68 Episode 68 "Extra Part 4" The Wishes of the Liberated Priestess and the Encounter with the Master "".txt (2/2)

An hour later, an elf in a maid's outfit came to Iris.

She has beautiful cherry colored hair and a leather collar. She looks soft and gentle.

Her name is Raphilia-Grace.

She is Iris's slave companion who was given to me by Souma-sama as a liaison and bodyguard.

I'm Rafilia-Grace, who will be working in this mansion from today. I'm going to work hard as Iris-sama's maid, so I'm counting on you.

I mean, that's a front, isn't it?　Mr. Raphilia.

This is Iris's own room, so she doesn't have any reservations.

”Lady Rafilia and Iris are equals. They are both slaves to their brother.

Yes. But I'll get my reward from the Ilgafa lord's family, so I'll keep my manners as a maid.

Then Raphilia laughed.

Iris laughed, too.

It's strange. I feel so much calmer when I'm with my brother's friends.

It's as if I'm a child my age.

I volunteered for this role. I'll do the work, accumulate the rewards, and then the master will free me from slavery!

Is that so?

I thought that the slaves of my brother's brother would love to be with him.

Isn't Rafilia-san also in love with her brother?

'Yes, sir. So, for whatever reason, I'm going to have you sign up as a squire again!

...... Yes?

What is it? That's an amazing double-take, or maybe it's a hardship.

How is it that Raphilia-san closes her eyes and sends shivers down her spine?

It was the greatest pleasure for Rafilia to be a squire. I will never forget that feeling. I'll never forget the feeling I had when a pleasant vibration arose from deep within Raphilia and I was ...... convinced that she was born to be the Master's. Raphilia was born to be the Master's. ............

Watching Raphilia speak enthrallingly about ...... made me feel somewhat thrilled.

It's a great idea. I'm sure this is what mature women are all about.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future. After all, in order to be loved by your brother, you have to be this mature. ......

'I'm kind of sorry for Raphilia ....... It's a good thing that you're so devoted to your brother that you asked to be Iris's maid.

He's a fella while he wants to be with his master all the time.

Chitty-chitty, Rafilia-san waves her finger at you.

''The more difficult it is to meet someone, the stronger the feelings become.

You're an adult.

This is commonly referred to as 'leaving it alone'!

”Isn't that too much to ask?

No, I'm not sure what you mean, though.

I'm not sure what I meant by that, but seeing Rafilia wiggling around, I feel like it's wrong.

''So, Iris-sama is hiding the fact that she is a slave to her master?

'Yes. Since Kerkator, the sea dragon, decorated the collar that way.

It's nice. I'm jealous.

'Yes. Iris is also grateful to Kerkator, the sea dragon. ''I can be normal like this without bothering my brother.''

That's right.

The daughter of the lord, who is respected by everyone, is actually a slave. The daughter of the lord, who is respected by everyone, is actually a slave. I think it's a wonderful situation to imagine in her mind that she is delighted when she is favored by her master.

I didn't hit him!　I didn't do that!

Iris is a delusional person, though!　I've been giving my brother a lot of bad fantasies.

My fellow slave Rafilia, however, murmured a little, ”I love it! I'm sorry,” her fellow slave Rafilia murmured. She seems to be thinking about her brother. It's as if he's always next to you, even when you're far away.

Is this what being an adult is all about?

If you think about it, elves have a longer life span than humans. This means that Raphilia must have more life experience than you can imagine in Iris.

...... I'm sure we can learn a lot from this person.

'Get yourself together, here's what's to come.

Yes, sir.

We will be serious about each other.

This is going to be our base of operations from now on to help your brother.

That's why you have to be strong, Iris.

I will continue to serve as Iris's maid of honor, guardian and liaison to the master.

Rafilia-san holds out her hand.

Iris squeezes his hand in a firm grip.

”Iris promised your father that she would stay here until the lord's house settles down.

Of course, if your brother is leaving Ilgafa, I'll follow him, no questions asked, right?

''Since you can now go out freely, I will ask Rafilia-san to be your escort for that time. Other than that, I'll be responsible for giving you information about the town and quests so that my brothers can live in peace in this town.

If it were true, it would be better if Iris could move the budget of the lord's house.

Other than festival-related matters, Iris doesn't have that much authority.

Well, I'm supposed to help the Lord's family with their work as it is, so I'll try to move things around a little by little to make things work in my brother's favor.

''So, regarding the request from the master, ...... what happened to 'her'?

Raphilia's tone becomes serious.

'I've made a little work of the changeover time for the prison guards, creating a fifteen-minute gap.

Iris replies. 'This is very important.

'So, the Masters will be moving in the meantime.

''She'' will be sent to a prison in the magical research city the day after tomorrow. Contact will be made by then.

Yes, sir. Let's have a meeting with the master later.

'Later.' ...... Lovely words.

Iris is now free to leave the mansion.

It's like my life has just popped open right in front of me. I've never done that before.

Being a miko has been hard on Iris, though.

If I wasn't a maiden, I wouldn't have met my brother - Soma-sama .......

For that, I want to sincerely thank Kairyu for that.

...... Then, I have a favor to ask Rafilia-san.

Now, you are going to be a normal girl.

As a senior slave, could you tell me what your brother likes to wear?

Iris opened the closet.

I don't have that many clothes. There are a few dresses for ceremonies and going out, and the rest are just loungewear.

Since going out is basically a sneak peek, I can't wear a dress. It's too conspicuous.

Here, we should have Rafilia-san, the senior slave, pick out an outfit that won't be rude to go out in front of her brother - preferably one that will say 'cute' - and have her pick it out for us.

'...... It's not right. They are in the wrong order. Dear Iris.

But Miss Raphilia shook her head.

She looks at Iris with a stern face.

You don't think ...... Iris has made ...... some terrible mistake?

Choosing from the clothes is a silly thing to do. The first thing to choose is the underwear.

?

As a slave, you must be prepared to leave everything to your master. Also, you may have to take your underwear off in front of people. And if you do, you will embarrass your master by wearing disgusting underwear!

You did not?　My brother never forced a slave to take off his pants in public.

There was ..........

When the ”Knights of Divine Life” attacked me in the dungeon, Rafilia-san in front of me didn't hesitate to take off her underwear and feed it to the slime.

That was it.

Rafilia-san is a slave to her brother with that much determination.

'...... Raphilia-Grace-san ...... how amazing ......'

He's an expert archer, slime wielder, courageous and titty-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie-boobie - no, that doesn't matter.

The fact that such a person would help Iris: ......

”May I call you master ......?

Iris couldn't help but mutter.

'Please, Raphilia. Please guide Iris so that she can work for her brother!

Oh, I'm so embarrassed.

Raphilia pressed her cheeks with a bright red face.

Iris had always learned. Her knowledge of being a priestess, of sea dragon legends, of scheming, of accounting, of business administration. I'm good at learning. I'm sure there are things I can learn from him as well.

''I understand!　Raphilia will be responsible for teaching you to be a worthy slave to your master, Iris-sama!

Yes, please!

Then we'll start with the underwear: ...... I was wondering if this would ever happen, and I borrowed Aine's treasured copy of her ”Shobutashigi”. It's a free size, so please send this to Iris at .......

It's a thrill.

It's as if a new world is opening up to me.

Iris listened intently to Rafilia-san's explanation with shining eyes.

And then──...

'I've come to visit!　Brother... no, master!

Iris visits Souma's house.

Her brother was reading a book in the living room. Aine has just prepared her lunch and Cecil and Rita are helping her.

Iris also tries to help, but she says, ”It's okay,” she says. Iris, please talk to Naa-kun. I know it's ”punsuka” to treat customers, but we'll take your word for it. There are times when I have to talk to my brother, you know.

Sorry to bother you, brother.

Iris bows to her brother in the chair.

I was able to say it without stumbling.

I was worried that I wouldn't be able to say it right, because the moment I saw my brother, my heart leapt in my chest, but I'm relieved. I'm relieved. I hold my chest and sigh. I can tell even I'm blushing.

...... I wonder if my brother has noticed me.

'Welcome, Iris,'

My brother suggests a chair next to me and I sit down.

On the living room wall are my brother's black sword and a leather armor. I heard you don't have any quests planned for today, what's going on?

I'm glad to hear that the lord has given you permission.

Yes, my dear. Dear Mr. Souma. I have an announcement to make.

There's a lot to talk about.

First, let's start with the information about ”her”. That she's being transferred to the magical research city. Arrangements have been made for you to meet her. Then there's .......

There's so much to talk about, it's mind boggling.

Shall I tell you about your father? How he got forgiveness.

Or shall we talk about how Iris supports your brother's life?

And then, and then...

Dinner's ready.

You should eat as well, Mr. Iris.

'You can sit on your sister Rita's lap if you want, okay?

Can you do it on my lap, master?

But first, let's go to dinner.

Cecil, Rita, Aine and Master. And of course, my brother, too.

Come to think of it, it's the first time I've ever sat around a table with someone I like.

It's strange. Being with her brother, Iris is full of firsts.

''So, how did your lord react?　Do you think you'll get along with Raphilia?

For some reason, Iris turned bright red at her brother's words.

To the sea dragon, I should have wished for it.

So that I could be with Soma-Nagi-sama forever.

So that I can always communicate my feelings to her properly.

Yes. Rafilia-san has become Iris's teacher.

Sir!

Rafilia-san and I look at each other and laugh.

I'm going to learn a lot of things from Rafilia-san, and I'm going to learn a lot about my brother, and I'm going to do my best to be useful - one day, my brother and .......

But that's still a long way off.

For now, she has a group of kind friends and her beloved brother - her husband.

That's enough for Iris.

Thank you very much. Kelkator, the sea dragon.

The guardian god that should be migrating in the distant sea - the distant ancestors, Iris prays to them today too.

To thank her for making Iris into Souma-sama's, and...

I wish for days like this to last forever. ......

It's the only thing that Iris wishes for next to (next to) her brother.