In the restaurant,
Ayato and Rias had already left.
Because there were things to explanation, Yuri was left behind with Kaoru.
"Sayanomiya-sama, how could you do this?"
Yuri immediately collapsed into a chair, as if she had lost her soul.
Serving a king...
She had never thought about it before.
Could she really do it?
"What do you mean by that? Isn't serving a king a good thing?"
"Aren't you afraid that if I somehow anger that king, I'll bring trouble to the entire country?"
Yuri's eyes were full of worry.
Although Ayato appeared quite gentle and seemed easy to talk to...
Facing the invitation from the Netherworld, he had shown a strong side, undoubtedly a hegemon.
"So?"
Kaoru said calmly: "You want me to refuse a king's request? Wouldn't that anger him even more?"
Yuri said quietly: "B-but..."
She couldn't continue.
Refusing would be even worse.
"Actually, you don't need to worry so much."
Kaoru smiled and said: "Why do you think I came alone with you?"
"Wh-why?"
"Although it sounds like boasting, we two are indeed rare beauties."
Kaoru said with a grin: "According to our investigations, that king is quite tolerant when it comes to his own harem."
"Ha... harem."
Yuri's eyes widened, her face turning bright red. She instinctively said: "How can this be, I..."
"It's just as you think."
Kaoru nodded: "And not just you. Even I hoped to have something happen with that king."
"But unfortunately, Mariya-san beat me to it."
"Th-this... this... this..."
Yuri was dumbfounded, not knowing what to say.
…
At night…
Ayato's house!
Ayato looked at Yuri, who was carrying large bags and small bags, and smiled: "So, you're going to live with me from now on?"
"Li-live together and such, please don't talk nonsense, my King."
Yuri blushed, but still said quietly: "It's just that this is convenient for serving the King, and for communicating with Sayanomiya-san about any matters."
"Is that so? How disappointing."
Ayato looked hurt and said: "In your heart, am I just a task?"
"N-no, that's not it."
Yuri panicked, gesturing wildly: "The King is very kind, very handsome. Living with you is my honor."
Utaha, watching from the side, couldn't take it anymore and said: "Master, stop teasing her."
Having said that, Utaha introduced herself: "You're Mariya Yuri, right? I've heard the master mention you. I'm Kasumigaoka Utaha. You can call me Utaha."
Yuri said shyly: "Hello, Utaha-san."
After a brief introduction, Utaha helped her with her luggage and walked into the apartment.
Then,
Yuri was stunned by the residents inside.
'So many... beautiful girls?'
Remembering what Kaoru had said that morning, her face grew even redder.
'The king's harem and such...'
'Was far too exaggerate.'
"They are all my servants. They're very easy to get along with."
Ayato introduced them briefly and said: "By the way, would you like to become my servant too?"
"Ah?"
"Simply put, it means being reincarnated as a Devil and serving me for life."
"Eh? Eh? Eh? Eh? Eh..."
Yuri's cheeks flushed, and she began to look around.
'Asking for this so quickly...'
'I wasn't ready yet.'
'And becoming a Devil... I am a Hime-Miko.'
"It seems another pure maiden has arrived."
Erica said with a hint of jealousy: "The king seems to like this type."
"She-fox, you're not so confident anymore?"
Liliana teased: "I know you went to see the king last night."
"But why did you come back so early?"
Erica: "..."
"Hey, are you alright?"
Liliana's eyes widened: "She-fox, pull yourself together."
Erica rubbed her temples: "I was completely defeated yesterday."
Who could have expected Xenovia to be so bold?
And today,
Another servant had been added.
If this continued, things would really be hopeless.
No!
She was the Red Devil, Erica Blandelli. How could she admit defeat?
"You don't need to answer right away."
Ayato saw Yuri's expression and smiled: "My servants must be willing."
"First, get to know everyone. If you have any questions, just ask them."
Having said that, Ayato walked up to the second floor and entered the study.
It had been tidied up, so there's no more messy scene from the morning.
He casually took a book and began to read.
An hour later.
Ayato's phone rang.
"Erica?"
Raising an eyebrow slightly, Ayato still answered the call.
"My King, I have something to ask you. Could you come?"
"Of course."
Ayato smiled and hung up.
Walking down a few corridors, as soon as he entered, he saw Erica kneeling on one knee on the floor.'
She wasn't wearing her school uniform, but a dashing knight's outfit, as valiant as a lion.
But her face was as red as a ripe apple.
"My King... there are some things about the blessing I still don't understand."
"So... please."
'A knight's outfit... she knew how to play.'
'Had she taken lessons from Utaha or Xenovia?'
'Or was she self-taught?'
Ayato rubbed his chin, but didn't refuse.
He had scared her off once yesterday.
If something else went wrong today...
Even with Erica's courage, throwing herself at him would probably be hard for a while.
He stepped forward, helped Erica up with both hands, and pulled her into his embrace.
First floor, living room!
Yuri, who was getting to know the other women, had her expression shifted slightly and looked towards the second floor.
'It seemed like there was some sound?'
'But Utaha-san and the others looked normal.'
'Was it my imagination?'