The procession of the Ilgafa lords' house with Iris on board arrived safely back home.

''We'll be arriving shortly, Iris-sama.

　Iris gives a small nod as a soldier calls to her from the carriage window.

　The nostalgic mansion comes into view.

　The carriage is being protected by soldiers. They should be able to get to the mansion without any problems.

　Aine and her master, Rafilia, are also riding in the same carriage.

　The two of them are probably feeling the same way.

　Before long, the carriage will be approaching an uphill slope. The Irgapha Domain House and the forest in front of it.

　When we reach that area...

We have to go, Ilis.

I'll go with you, Mr. Iris.

Then let's go home. Master Aine, Master.

　Aine, Raphilia, and Iris opened the carriage door, se-no, so




'Wait a minute, Miss Iris' house is that way!　That's the home of the maids!




　─ Iris, who was about to jump down and return to Nagi's house, was stopped by desperate soldiers.




...... boo.

Well, you know what I mean. Let's get to work.

　Iris, her cheeks puffed out, was walking down the hallway of the lord's house with Raphilia.

　Aine is in Iris' own room, checking the escape route in case of an emergency.

　The lord, Iris Papa, is afraid of Nagi - the brave man of the sea dragon, but don't let your guard down.

''...... This is the mission of Iris and the others,''

　Ostensibly, Iris was called in for a meeting with the incoming head of the lord's family, but frankly, that doesn't matter. It doesn't matter to the extent that the heavens and earth are turned upside down.

　The reason why Iris obediently listened to her father's orders was to protect Nagi's place.

　Nagi──Iris's brother is steadily preparing for the 'life without work'.

　At the same time, Iris and the other slave girls are also discussing their family plans (in private). Specifically, they plan to help their brother change clothes in rotation and accidentally bump into him in the bath.

　Master is smart. And cautious. If I show my face, I might get caught.

　So it would be right to consult with him while we're doing this, while we're doing our separate things, and boil our plans down.

　It's up to Iris to make such plans.

　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who can compete on equal terms with your master in a war of words.

But the problem is that the contents of your mind will soon become burnt out.

'Don't read my mind, Master!

Mr. Iris, you mentioned it, didn't you?

Shit.

　Iris involuntarily turns bright red and presses her face.

　I shouldn't do it.

But no matter how hard you all try, I don't think you can compete with the master.

It's true that your brother's planning skills are unparalleled in this world. ......

No, sir.

　Walking next to her, Raphilia smiled and shook her head.

'It's because I'm in love with you!

......

Iris, Cecil, Ritasa and Aine are in love with their master more than ever. Therefore, no matter what kind of conspiracies they hatch, they can't defeat the master. This is the law of the universe!

'What about those masters?'

　Iris puffed up her cheeks again, puking, and puffed up her cheeks.

'Even Master loves your brother, doesn't he?'

Yes. That's why I've already surrendered to my master.

Total surrender?

That's why I can't lose anymore. That's why I can't lose anymore. If the master wants to have ...... with me, I'll accept it, and if not, I'll just be there for him. But if you want to stick together, you do it. But if you want to get together with him, you do.

That's probably the strongest in some ways: ......

　At times like this, Iris would naturally think, 'Master amazing'.

　It's true, if you don't think about anything, your brother won't be able to read your strategy. Amazing.

''A talent like Master's is something Iris doesn't have: ......

That's why I get along so well with you, Mr. Iris.

Indeed, Iris loves her mentor.

I love you too, Mr. Iris.

...... Master.

Mr. Iris.

　Shut up.

　Two slave girls unintentionally embrace each other. However, one of them looks like a young lady and the other is a maid. Due to the difference in height, Iris, who is dressed with her head between Rafilia's big breasts, reaffirms her master's greatness once again. At the same time, she even feels fierce jealousy.

　Today we must take a bath together and find out the secret of this big thing - after making up our minds that we must find out the secret of this big thing - we stop when we realize that we have been walking past our father's room before we know it. This is the emergency exit ahead.

　Both Iris and Raphilia want to return to Nagi's house as if it were a homecoming instinct.

'...... would you like to do some work for us!'

　The two looked at each other and turned right around.

　They headed to the room of their lord, their current protector and strongest enemy.






'Oh, you're late, Iris.'

　The Ilgafa lord was waiting for Iris in his room.

　After his brother's rebellion, he seemed to have lost a bit of weight due to heartache, but he was recovering now. I think it's because the problem of his succession has been solved.

　It's a good thing, Iris thinks.

　It would be even better if she didn't need him anymore - she thinks.

I'm sorry to call you on this journey. I'm not - I mean, the person who was accompanying me was not offended by it?

He's not such a small person to be concerned about such things.

'Yeah, right. Surely, if you're that one, you're probably right: ......

However, I wonder if you would be so kind as to introduce us to your friends.

　Iris looked at the boy beside his lord and the large man.

　The boy was probably a child taken in from a branch family. His age was still less than ten years old. He looked frail and kept his eyes down, trying to hide behind the man beside him.

　Of course, Iris had never met him before.

　Iris, who had never been in the public eye, didn't know anyone, whether it was a branch of the family or a relative, who knew him.

　Next to the boy is a large, muscular, middle-aged man. He doesn't have a weapon, but he wears silver armor, and on his back is a cloak. He wears a cloak on his back. Rather than for practical use, it was probably more of a ritual.

　He has a moustache and watches Iris and Rafilia with suspended eyes. Is it the boy's bodyguard?

'This is the boy who will become our family, Royeld. He will take over the Hapheumea family name after we complete the adoption ceremony.

Well, nice to meet you, miko.

　The boy, Royeld, stumbled and bowed his head to Iris.

'Royeld-Helmarga, sir. It's a pleasure to meet you. ......

'I'm Iris-Hafeumea. The role of a sea dragon priestess is half done. You won't be called by an undue name. The next head of the family.

　Iris pinched the hem of her dress and bowed gracefully.

　The boy seems to be afraid of Iris, but he doesn't seem to be a bad boy. It's awkward, but it's because he's smiling at Iris. It would be nice if he would inherit the Lordship family as normal. Iris is no longer in the public eye. He will just be present at this adoption ceremony.

''Could you introduce this one as well, father?

　Iris looked at the man standing next to Roi Eld.

'He was sent by the branch family, Royeld's bodyguard.

Please call me Galunggala.

　The man of the guard placed a hand on his chest and bowed to Iris.

　It was the formal bow of a knight to a noblewoman. And three times.

'Are you a knight, Lady Galungara?'

Oh. That's the sea dragon maiden. You've been noticed.

　No, you wanted me to notice, didn't you?　I've done it three times.

　And only a knight wears a patch of armor on his shoulder. I don't see the point of wearing a cloak indoors, do you?　There's a crest on that one, too, and by all accounts, you've come all the way out here to show it, right?

............ This is not good 'cool'.

　Raphilia murmured, behind Iris.

　Iris agrees. This is not really "cool".

You're going to be able to have a great time.

　Take a lesson from your brother.

　He's not trying to be cool, but rather, he's trying to be inconspicuous, but who's that cool?

It was not uncommon for a knight to be the escort of a leopard...

　Iris asked, suppressing the voice in her mind.

'No, no. I'm a retired knight, but I'm already retired. I am now teaching the next generation.

　The middle-aged man strokes his beard and replies quickly.

''Retirement for such a young man...''

I was originally a knight under His Majesty's command. "I was originally a knight under His Majesty's direct command, but His Majesty ordered me to serve a nobleman. After that, I moved from place to place, and I was about to return to King's Landing when I was wounded in battle. His Majesty told me that it would be better for me to instruct the younger generation.

　It doesn't stop.

　The middle-aged former knight Galungala continues to talk about his profile.

　And it's dicey. He's repeating the same story over and over.

　Iris chooses to ignore it mid-sentence and gets right to the point.

　Galunggala was a knight in shining armor for his king.

　Because of that, he was ordered to serve a nobleman who was in the king's inner circle.

　He was injured in battle before returning to King's Landing and retired as a knight. He was then left to concentrate on training young knights.

　He is a guard for Royeld because his hometown in Galungara is near Royeld's family home. His wife died a long time ago, but he has a child and has been 'properly educated' to become a knight. While doing so, he was asked by Royeld's parents, who knew him, to escort him to Irgafa.

"...... Uncle Galungara is a fine ...... but he's a bit scary and a little scary...

Quite a lot of knights are not getting any younger!

　Interrupting Royeld's words, Galungara threw out his chest.

''I have been Royeld-sama's guard up to this point, but if a demon appears, it will move on its own. You will not ask for my judgment. They ignore my instructions. I will not even observe the order in which the demons are defeated!

...... Your uncle is my bodyguard, not my command of the soldiers...

"Anyway, you're not getting it!　It doesn't matter what the logic is!

....... That's why I'm an uncle.

"You do not understand, Master Royeld. I am a knight who has served for many years!　If I say I haven't become, I haven't become!

"...... huh?

　I want to go home...

　─ I want to see my brother, Master.

　I have to stay in the house until the ceremony is over? No way...

　While synchronizing various things, Iris and Rafilia sighed.

''Therefore, Royeld will be given a rest in the mansion until the ceremony, and after that he will receive an education suitable for a lord.

　Finally, just like that, Iris's father interjected.

"Gulungara is...

'I'm sorry, but I have to leave for King's Landing in a few days. I have a knighthood exam!　I have been charged with the task of overseeing and testing you!　Oh no, too bad!

　No, no, I'm not disappointed at all.

　In the first place, this is the place to introduce the next Ilgafa Lord, Royeld, and you're not the star of the show. There's no need to brag about it.

''I see. That's a shame.''

　Iris gave an external smile, not saying what she was thinking.

　I've been so busy with Nagi and his friends lately that I've almost forgotten how to give a perfunctory smile.

But if you are in a hurry, wouldn't it be better to go to the capital immediately?

No, no, no, I have to encourage the knight candidates to go to King's Landing.

　Former knight Galungara's lips twisted into a smile.

''And moreover, a knight is an ever-present battlefield (Jozai Senjo). There's even a legend that the spirits of dead knights will test the candidates for knighthood who are careless and head to the royal capital!　Oops, it's only a legend!

...... legend?

Yes, sir. You're a legend!

　The knight Galungara stroked his beard with a high smile.

It's just that you never know what will happen in the world. It is my mission to see what happens to the candidates for knighthood who are sifted out of the world.

　Hahahahahaha, throwing Galungara, who is laughing high, out of consciousness, Iris activates her cheat skill, "Shared Consciousness (Mind Linkage), Revised". She tries to send a message to Nagi. But she doesn't respond.

　She is out of range as Nagi said.

　I'd like to clear up the information.

　This person is originally a knight, and serves as an examiner for those who are to become a knight.

　That's why he wants to go to the capital.

　And he wants to do something to the knight candidates who are on their way to King's Landing.

　I know from experience that the nobles love "that kind of thing". And if The Trials of the Knight is just a legend, then there's no reason for former knight Galungara to be here. I'm not sure. But──.

　My brother tells me that you rescued a potential knight from a demon. She said that she rescued the knight candidate from the demon. Now, if you're still with him, just in case...

　Somehow, I have to get the word out.

　I don't have time to listen to you bragging about how trivial it is. I've got to get out of here.

　When Iris thought that...



'...... tah tah tah tah tah tah!　It is!




　Suddenly, Rafilia let out a strange cry.

'Master──no, Rafilia-sama!

　Reflexively, Iris turned around.

　I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do anything about it.

It was ...... tat-tat-tat!

'Master, you didn't expect ...... your brother's child before you know it!

Not yet. I don't mean that. I've been having some trouble with my disease... ......

　As she says it, Rafilia snaps and snaps, and looks at Iris.

　Iris, who immediately sensed the intent, raises her voice to the lords.

''I'm sorry. It seems that the maid has developed a chronic illness - 'oniiichan assbowshou'. I'll have to leave this place for a moment. I'll be right back!

　Before the lord, former knight Galungara, and Royeld can say anything, Iris goes into the hallway, supporting Raphilia. Controlling the other maids who were trying to help her, she whispered to Rafilia in a whisper.

''Master. Call Aine-sama immediately.''

I don't care what you knights do, but it is the slave's duty to protect his master.

'The two of you can figure out a way to get in touch with your brother. Iris will return to her room after serving the guests appropriately for now. After that, you can tell Iris the results of your talk with Aine-sama.

Yes, sir.

　It's not just knights who have a standing battlefield. The same is true for slaves.

　The world is full of dangers, and it's not certain when someone will not appear to interfere with your brother's 'slutty life'.

　When that happens, it's a slave's role to think of ways to protect their master in advance.

　Gash.

　Iris and Rafilia secretly clasped each other's hands and with a bang, they split off to the left and right.

　Iris goes to the center of the mansion.

　Rafilia went to the outside of the mansion.

　They started to walk towards their respective battlefields.