Continuously using the blessing wasn't without benefits.
Esdeath, who had the strongest strength, was displaying her combat talent to the fullest.
She had found the best way to use the blessing in battle.
According to Ayato's estimate, Esdeath was now a strong subordinate god.
Although she was still only an Mid-Class Devil, most Ultimate-Class Devils were no longer her match.
If this continued, one day ascending to the realm of a Devil King was not just a fantasy.
Utaha, who had used the blessing the most times and had the most experience, had also gained a lot.
Although her combat talent couldn't compare to Esdeath's, she knew how to foster strengths and avoid weaknesses, focusing most of her energy on magic.
Possessing wonderful imagination, she had created many interesting variations with many spells.
As for Leone and Akame, having become Queen rank and receiving the blessing, their close combat abilities were not far behind Esdeath's.
Unknowingly,
Ayato's servants were growing stronger and stronger.
Crack! Crack!
Before he knew it, the specially customized throne had shattered.
After all, the throne's material was only ordinary.
Not to mention Ayato himself...
Even the servants, after receiving the blessing and bursting with the power of subordinate gods, couldn't bear it.
Fortunately... the palace was still standing.
…
Early morning.
Ayato felt refreshed and was about to go eat breakfast.
Having granted blessings all night...
He had also made Esdeath and the others understand that even with the power of subordinate gods, they still needed to keep working hard to become stronger.
Arriving at the dining room,
Artoria and the others were already eating.
"Master, you're here."
Medusa, holding a ladle, said with a smile: "Where are Esdeath and the others? Didn't they come with you?"
"As if you don't know. Who was the first to run away last night?"
"..."
Hearing this, Medusa and Irisviel's expressions were somewhat unnatural.
But they quickly returned to normal.
They had been through storms and waves; such small matters were nothing.
Just then, Mine and Sheele walked in.
"Oh, it's you two."
Looking at them, Ayato said playfully: "Weren't you always avoiding me?"
Mine said shyly: "De... Devil-sama, please accept me as your servant."
Sheele said seriously: "I also want to become Devil-sama's possession."
"Is that so."
Ayato smiled: "I invited you before, but you didn't reply."
"And now you just say it like that. It seems your sincerity isn't quite enough."
Hearing Ayato's words...
Mine gritted her teeth slightly.
"I understand."
She slowly crouched down, then knelt with both knees on the ground, hands on the floor, performing a standard dogeza.
She lowered her head and said quietly: "Please, Master... accept me as your servant."
"..."
Sheele blinked, thought she was supposed to follow suit, and knocked her head on the back of her hands.
"Master, please let me serve you."
That was still somewhat sincere.
Ayato looked down, his gaze flickering slightly.
But he didn't speak, just looked the two women over.
After all, what came too easily wouldn't be cherished.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the dining room subtly changed. Even Artoria stopped eating.
They watched this scene, their expressions somewhat complex.
They had a fairly good impression of the two women.
At least they had been the ones to guide them on the tour of the palace yesterday.
And both were indeed beautiful girls.
In this world, they could also be considered strong.
They could live well anywhere.
But none of them thought Ayato's actions were wrong.
After all,
Ayato was now not just a Devil, but a Campione.
An earthly king, a conqueror.
For anyone to follow him was an immense blessing.
"Devil Uncle, could you..."
Sakura wanted to say something, but Artoria pulled her back.
This was a matter that Ayato, as the master, had to decide.
As qualified servants, they must absolutely not do anything to embarrass their master.
Rin also whispered: "Sakura, let's not get involved in adult matters. Let's just eat cake."
"Alright."
Sakura pouted and stopped talking.
At that moment, Ayato spoke: "Since you two are showing such sincerity, I'll accept you."
"Thank you, Master."
"Thank you, Master."
Mine and Sheele felt as if they had been granted a reprieve.
Just yesterday,
From talking with Artoria and the others, they had realized something.
Ayato was not an ordinary Devil.
He was now an existence capable of killing gods.
Even in that world full of gods and demons, he was a truly important figure.
According to Erica, if Ayato simply announced it, countless people would rush to become his servants.
Even among his existing servants...
They were quite unremarkable.
At that moment,
They realized that becoming Ayato's servant was an immense opportunity.
Not to mention...
Ayato had never forced them.
That was a huge plus.
Most importantly, deep down, they didn't dislike Ayato either.
After all, he was the one who had saved the Empire.
So today,
Facing Ayato's difficulty...
Even someone as tsundere as Mine had shown her submission without hesitation.
"Since you've decided."
Ayato took out two Evil Pieces and said: "You're both very clear on the process, right?"
"Yes, Master."
"I understand, Master."
Having said that, the two women began to move.
Mine gritted her teeth slightly, her face already red, but she firmly took off her outer clothes, revealing a pink undergarment.
Yes, a rare color among his servants.
Ayato's gaze flickered.
Mine: "..."
Her master's gaze was strange. She felt as if she had lost something.
Meanwhile,
Sheele had taken off her purple jacket. Two rounds of softness gently bounced twice.
"..."
Mine blinked, then her expression changed.
'Damn it. I finally knew where I had lost.'