179 Episode 179 "The Sea Dragon I Met After A Long Time Was Fearing Nagi and the Slave Girls".txt (1/2)

Early morning of the next day.

Me, Cecil, Aine, Iris and Rafilia came to the 'Sea Dragon Sanctuary'.

The sea dragon's blessing is back this time, so no demons are appearing. There are no enemies either.

Still, just to be sure, we armed ourselves and went down the rocky terrain in two lines.

Me and Cecil are in the front. Iris is in the center. Iris and Cecile in the center, and Aine and Rafilia at the back.

Maybe it's because it's early in the morning, but the air is clear and crisp. The smell of the tide is pleasant.

The ground of the cave is filled with seawater, so we can't help but feel damp. Let's take a bath when we get back. It's time to leave for the sanctuary.

'It's been a while, hasn't it? It's been a while since I've been here.

Cecil said as he illuminated the cave with his 'light' magic.

''It kind of reminds me of. Nagi-sama, Rita-san and I came here together and found a mural of a sea dragon.

Thank you for what you did for me.

Iris giggled behind me.

''It feels like a long time ago. Even though we just arrived during the Festival of the Sea Dragon, it seems like a long time ago.

We've been through a lot since then. We've gone on company trips, met Delilira. And then,

You're going to have a baby, right?

Iris said, and patted the 'Heavenly Dragon's Bracelet' on her left arm.

If you listen carefully, you can hear sleepy breathing from the eggs. White seems to be asleep.

''It's strange. When I was caught up in the role of a priestess, I didn't like the rituals. Now, to 'Kerkator the Sea Dragon' - I have so much to tell you, Iris' ancestors.

'Yes. I, too, have a question for the sea dragon.

If possible, it would be nice if we could get information on the 'Demon Dragon Dungeon' that's the target of the 'Hero's Quest'.

Since it's called a 'demon dragon', it could be one of the dragons.

''It's going to be difficult though. It's like asking God a question.

Uh, you know what, Master?

”What's up, Rafilia?

''If the Sea Dragon is God, then the Heavenly Dragon is also God, right? What kind of person is this 'Otosan' master?

...... I hadn't thought of that idea.

Come to think of it, I remember a residual thought of a celestial dragon reading the sea dragon Kerkator as ”that little snake”.

That celestial dragon child is sleeping inside an egg, attached to the arms of a sea dragon maiden, so .......

' ...... I'm starting to get a little confused about the hierarchy.

Then I guess Nagi would be the highest ranking.

I think that's fine with Aine, too.

It's easy to understand.

You're also... you're also... Why are you holding your mouth, brother!

'Because when a miko says things like that, it's no joke!

I don't want to be punished. Oh, my God.

While we were talking about this, we arrived at the hall at the far end of the cave.

On the other side of the corridor is a double-opened door.

The center of the Sea Dragon Sanctuary is beyond that.

''What do we do now?　Me and Iris will go into the center and have everyone listen to the 'Shared Consciousness (Mind Linkage), Revised'?

We've already confirmed during the festival that 'Consciousness Sharing' can be understood in the center as well.

The area ahead of us is experiencing 'Sea Dragon Pressure', so only me and Iris can enter the area. It's so bad that even opening the door will affect us.

''That's right ...... I'd like everyone to hear the story in person, if possible.

Sure, with the message, there might be some information missing.

No, you are family to Iris. I don't like to talk about secrets.

Iris nodded with a serious face.

'You are all family to Iris, so I don't like to keep things private.

Why do you keep repeating it?

...... I thought it would make it easier for you all to hear how things are going with your brother.

............ You know what, Iris?

What is this? Oh, oh, oh, brother.

That kind of trickery is forbidden in our family.

...... ugh, ugh, ugh. I can't help it. The virgin's kokishina, so ......

You didn't have to tell me about it to make me red.

Yeah, it's all right. There's nothing to worry about. Both Cecil and Aine have turned red enough.

Iris pointed to Cecil and the others, with a snort.

Yeah. Cecil, you're sitting there all red, .......

...... You're really bad at hiding things, aren't you? My party.

''That's good, but if you can't get into the ...... center, then I guess it's time for 'Dragon Seed Awakening Empathy 《Dragonic Brave Sympathy》'

Yes, sir. I'll need your help, White.

With that, Iris took a few steps forward.

She turns around with her back to the door leading to the center and bows deeply to me.

'Brother ...... Iris, who is a slave of Souma-Nagi-sama, please allow me to borrow the help of the larval body of the Heavenly Dragon ....... Master.

Okay.

I hold out my hand to Iris.

She kneels down and offers my hand in hers.

'...... or rather, even Iris is White's 'okaasan'

Let me put you in the mood, please. Brother.

Saying that, Iris touched the 'Heavenly Dragon Bracelet' worn on her left arm.

As if doing so on a baby's skin, she slowly stroked White's egg before declaring.

''Your brother's slave, the 'Sea Dragon Priestess' declares. Activate!　”Dragon Seed Awakening Empathy, Dragonic Brave Sympathy!　The words of 'Kerkator, the Sea Dragon' who watches over us in the ocean beyond: ...... here!

Iris' small body gives off a faint glow.

Pearl-colored scales emerge on her pure white arms. The dragon's scales, which she had only hated before, Iris kisses them as if she were doing so to her beloved. She flips on her miko outfit and raises her arms towards the ceiling.

''I will activate them together. ''Illusionary Space!''　Here's what Iris feels about ”Kerkator the Sea Dragon”. Iris's friends - show your family what you look like!

”Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!

The air trembled.

A thunderous growl that sounded far, far away, cracking in the heavens and earth. With it, a huge dragon appears in the great hall. A long, snake-like body, a rugged head. A rugged head. Eight horns extending from its forehead.

There's no doubt about it.

I've seen a picture of him before at a festival. It's the appearance of the Sea Dragon Kerkator.

Iris communicates with Kerkator through the Dragon Seed Awakening Empathy and projects it in the Illusionary Space. It's a good idea to make it easier for everyone to talk to the Sea Dragon Kerkator through Iris.

I'm going to have to say that it's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. It's been a long time.'

Then the 'Sea Dragon Kerkator' appeared, twisted its torso and said.

Huge as always. And full of dignity.

It's a dragon that has lived for a long time. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

It's been a long time. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

Iris turned around and bowed to the image 'Sea Dragon Kerkator'.

'......'

Kerkator doesn't respond.

He's staring at us with his big eyes wide open, looking at Iris and us.

...... I wonder what's wrong with it. ”Kelkator, the sea dragon.

I said.

The Sea Dragon Kerkator remains motionless with its large head held up.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

...... Have we done something rude? Dear Nagi.

''...... Kai Ryu-sama. I'm staring at you, Iris.

...... No, no, no, not exactly, you're Mr. Iris' left hand.

Buh-buh.

The body of the sea dragon Kelkator trembled in front of our eyes.

It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on it. I'm a sea dragon maiden!

”Yes. Our guardian god, Kerkator the Sea Dragon.

”Is that ...... that you're wearing on your left arm?

What's this about a celestial dragon's egg?

Iris nodded his head.

To be precise, it's the item called ”Tenryu (White)'s Bracelet” from Iris's daughter White's ...... It is made by the magic power of the previous generation of celestial dragons and has a ”celestial dragon's egg” inset in the center. It's a very good idea to have a little Iris child inside the egg, a cute little Iris, ......, what's going on?　'Sea Dragon Kerkator'?

”............ I'm sorry. I'll have to leave.

Wait!

The figure of Kerkator the Sea Dragon is fading away.

It looks like the link to Iris is about to be broken.

Please wait, Sea Dragon Kelkator!　Didn't you have something to tell Iris and the others?

”I never thought my descendants would be with the great Celestial Dragon!

''Sea Dragon Kerkator's voice is trembling. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a perfect way to escape.

I'm not sure if the demonic sentiment would understand ...... but I, who have lived through the long ages, can clearly see that the sea dragon maiden is with the spirit of the celestial dragon. I'm sure you're not the only one who has lived through this long. Therefore ...... cannot be talked about in this state. I'm going to go to the cold water to purify myself first. After that, you must purify your heart in the warm ocean before you can connect with the great Heavenly Dragon ...... even indirectly!　So farewell, ...... my descendants, ...... my sea dragon heroes.

”I hope you'll calm down.

Suddenly, there was a voice.

A slightly lispy, innocent voice - White's voice.

The current White is the child of Nagi, Rita, Aine and Iris. Therefore, I thought he was a descendant of the sea dragon!

White?

”Oh, whoa!　''The voice of Tianlong Blanchalka!

The voice of ”Kerkator the Sea Dragon” echoed in the great hall.