Meanwhile, Abellus had some urgent matters to attend to and left for the laboratory.
Although he wanted to follow Iris and join the Youth Group Service, he had to reluctantly turn back because the lab had summoned him urgently.
There had been an accident in the lab. As the head of the research facility, he had no choice but to rush there immediately in an emergency.
No matter how talented he was, he was just an employee bound by a contract with J Corporation.
Biting his lip, he got into the car. Angel Girl—she felt so close, like he could reach out and grab her, yet he had to back down for now.
He glanced once at the Enraka Church Shrine where Iris was probably still staying, his face hardening.
‘Right. Staying here today won’t get me anywhere. I can’t act recklessly with so many eyes watching, and Angel Girl isn’t someone easily caught. If I linger too much, she might realize I know her identity.’
He thought for a moment. ‘Hmm, she must have registered as a believer, huh? Then there’ll be another chance to meet.’
Though he had to turn away today, he would soon have Angel Girl in his grasp.
Plotting ways to catch her, he hurriedly drove toward the laboratory.
Unaware of what Lucael and Iris were doing in the prayer room after he left.
***
“Phew, that was such a fruitful time. Having sex with a handsome priest and stealing his skill and level…”
After some time, Iris emerged from the church, tidying her messy hair while looking into a hand mirror.
In the prayer room, she had shared her body with Priest Lucael not once, but three times, stealing the skill <Rapturous Song> along with six levels from him.
Her hard work paid off as the Chastity Belt Hanger’s level instantly jumped to 36.
She clenched and unclenched her fists, lowering her gaze.
Perhaps because of the level boost, an unknown power surged within her body.
Her mind felt clearer, and her movements sharper.
All thanks to the sex with Priest Lucael, which was better than most tonic remedies.
‘Hmm, Lucael must feel like he’s been cursed by heaven. When will he realize his skill is gone? Since he can’t see his State Window… maybe around next week? Heh, he was a bad but decent guy…’
She smiled faintly, recalling the fiery moments in the prayer room.
She had been utterly wild there. Not just her, but Lucael, too.
Even after two times, their excitement didn’t subside, so they did it once more.
During the last time, Iris was on top, wildly shaking her hips.
Every time her hips swayed, she felt the enormous flesh pressing beneath her—so intoxicating.
Then, hearing footsteps outside, they pressed their lips together to stifle each other’s moans.
They remained stuck together in a wet embrace.
‘Phew, maybe I was a little crazy. I got so caught up in the thrill of breaking free…’
In her previous conservative and dull life, she must have harbored quiet resentment.
She burned with passion as if there were no tomorrow.
She tapped her flushed cheeks with her hands and hurried her steps.
Though it felt like just moments ago, it was already a distant memory, like from another life.
Thinking she might never get another chance with Lucael, a slight regret crept in—maybe she should have gone for it one more time.
Lucael seemed the same.
As Iris tried to put on her clothes, he grabbed her shoulder and, with eyes dripping reluctance, ran his hand along her waist.
Maybe she should’ve given in that time.
Next time, he’d be skillless. His mood would be a mess, so he wouldn’t want to be with her again.
It could be dangerous if she left a long trail—she might get caught.
‘I’m the only one who can see the State Window, but this is the Hero Worldview with all kinds of skills. He might notice I took his skill.
And no matter how bad he is, I have to leave him a way to survive.’
The power of the Soul-Draining Divine Art was incredible.
Stealing three levels at once, if she had sex as often as she liked, she could easily reduce Lucael to near an ordinary person.
But for now, she decided to stop here.
She had taken his most important skill, so he wouldn’t dare show up.
No, not just that…
‘Could he get expelled from the church? Huh, I don’t know. Even without his skill, he’s still a priest. He won’t get kicked out.
He just won’t be able to charm the believers like before.
In a way, I made him a priest who truly worships God—so it’s for the best.’
No need to feel guilty, then.
Comforting her complicated feelings, Iris boarded a bus.
The Antique Shop Owner had contacted her, saying the ring was ready.
She stopped by the antique shop and received the Fake Ring.
The owner didn’t ask any questions and just cheered her on with a “Fighting!”
A truly kind man.
Back home, Iris put the Fake Ring in her bag.
She planned to visit Laika’s house next weekend and made a note not to forget the bag with the ring.
A little later, she closed all the curtains and took a deep breath.
The moment had finally come.
‘Time to test the terror of this new skill. I hope it’s somewhat normal this time…’
Before seeing the actual effects, she read the detailed description first.
Rapturous Song of the Chastity Belt LV.1
A fantastic song emanates from the Chastity Belt, entrancing the target in ecstasy. The skill’s range expands with its level. Currently, it can randomly charm targets within a 1-meter radius. Those who hear the song develop affection toward the caster and feel compelled to grant the caster’s wishes.
‘Hmm, perfect for busking performances. Using this skill on the street, I’d become rich in no time. Well, if it weren’t in Gyodam City’s streets.’
In Gyodam City, where accidents and crimes happen constantly, putting down a money-filled hat and performing on the street would quickly make one a crime target.
It’s like saying, “There’s money here, so please attack me.”
But if it were somewhere safe in Korea…
A pleased smile spread across Iris’s lips as she imagined singing in the heart of a trendy Korean city and making a fortune.
Then she pictured the abomination protruding between her legs singing and crowds screaming as they fled.
Her brow furrowed deeply, shaking her head vehemently.
Such a horrific scene must never happen.
For that reason, it was essential to check what the skill looked like before using it in a real situation.
She took a deep breath and silently shouted, “<Rapturous Song of the Chastity Belt> skill, activate!”
After a moment, a twitch stirred below.
With a prayerful heart, Iris looked down between her legs.
She hoped the Chastity Belt wouldn’t pop out and start singing like with other skills.
She intended to use this skill on her grandmother and friends.
They were completely bewitched by Enraka Church and had their money drained, so to save them, Iris had to charm them once again.
“Oh! It looks like it’s not coming out this time.”
Fortunately, the Chastity Belt did not protrude outside her skirt.
Instead, vibrations pulsed from between her legs, and the rapturous song began to play.
Watching herself in the mirror, Iris opened and closed her mouth.
By moving her lips roughly, it looked like she was singing.
Repeating the skill several times, she noticed a pattern in the Chastity Belt’s song.
After learning the pattern, she stopped the skill with an ecstatic expression.
<Rapturous Song of the Chastity Belt> was a skill that made even the caster feel good.
Was she ready enough to charm her grandmother and others out of that den of evil?
Lost in thought, Iris made a brief stop at the Secret Exchange.
She remembered there was a good item to help perfect the skill’s execution: the Skill Level Amplifier.
Using it would surely make the skill’s effect more definite.
After buying the item at the Secret Exchange, she returned home, looking in the mirror.
The pill-shaped item would boost her skill level for an hour, so she planned to take it when her grandmother and friends arrived.
“Phew, all set. This should be perfect preparation. I wonder if Grandma and the others are still out in the busy district?”
She took her phone from her bag and checked.
There was a message from her grandmother.
As she read it, she paused at another message from Laika.
Having the Fake Ring in her possession, contacting Laika felt awkward—like she was a scheming fraud preparing to stab him in the back.
“Better check Grandma’s message first.”