Izakaya.
Shizuka drank her sake slowly.
The matter with Seiko had too strong an aftereffect.
Now, whenever she was idle, her mind was filled with the other's high-pitched cries.
And she, shamefully, had...
"Shizuka, I heard you have information."
Just then, Haruno appeared. "What's going on? What's the situation with that man?"
Hearing this, Shizuka gave her a look.
To help her, she had gotten herself involved.
Although overall, she was the one who benefited.
"Hurry up and tell me."
Sensing something off in Shizuka's attitude, Haruno grew anxious.
She was usually a very smooth, able to handle any situation person.
But when it came to her younger sister, she lost her composure.
"Alright, alright, I'll tell you."
Shizuka took a sip of sake. "Haruno, do you believe in the existence of a more mystical world?"
"Of course."
"Hmm?"
Shizuka was caught off guard.
'I had just started, and the other already believed.'
'Was her ability to accept things that much stronger?'
"Shizuka, ever since you trained at that mountain and kicked down a big tree, I knew there were different worlds out there."
Shizuka: "..."
'So it was a misunderstanding.'
She said helplessly, "What I'm talking about is different."
"For example, do you believe in the existence of monsters, cursed spirits, even gods and demons in this world?"
"Ah?"
Haruno was confused.
What she knew, through Shizuka, was only the martial arts world.
And things like gods and demons... weren't those just legends?
"Shizuka, don't tell me these things actually exist?"
Shizuka nodded. "It's true."
Hearing this, Haruno fell silent.
She knew the other wasn't the type to joke about such things.
But wasn't this too exaggerated?
She asked instinctively, "Does that man beside Yukino have something to do with this?"
"Exactly."
Shizuka nodded. "The only thing I can tell you is that Yukino is very safe. You don't need to worry at all."
She was, after all, a new servant and didn't understand many things.
So,
She couldn't tell Haruno everything.
At least not yet.
"Being so hesitant and indecisive... that's not like you."
Haruno looked deeply at Shizuka, but didn't press further.
But,
She had no intention of letting it go.
Whether it was her younger sister...
Or this world of gods and demons.
Now that she knew, she had to get to the bottom of it.
"Oh, right, what's that man's name?"
"Why are you asking that?"
"Just curious. I should at least know my sister's boyfriend's name, right?"
"If the family really asks, I need to have something to tell them."
After hesitating, thinking this point was probably harmless, Shizuka slowly said Ayato's name.
"Thanks. Today's on me."
"Boss, another round of drinks."
As she drank with Shizuka, Haruno's eyes flickered slightly.
'Mori Ayato... Supernatural Service Club.'
'And Shizuka... what were they hiding?'
'This is all so interesting.'
Unconsciously, the originally dull world seemed to be coming alive.
…
Black Bullet World!
A magic circle flashed!
Kisara, like a kitten catching a scent, immediately clung to Ayato.
Seeing this,
Utaha's expression stiffened.
What was this?
She had been beaten to it.
Damn!
Her instincts had been right. This sneaky cat was definitely a major threat.
"Master, I've made great progress in my training recently. I'll show you later."
"Okay."
Ayato gave her a head pat.
'Mm!'
'Very smooth!'
He wondered which shampoo she used.
'Damn it, I can't lose either.'
Utaha took a deep breath and came menacingly before Ayato.
She placed her slender, fair hand on his face.
"Master, I've used up my blessing."
"Okay!"
Ayato smiled slightly.
The blessing was not something to be neglected. It needed to be replenished promptly.
"Mmm..."
Utaha's eyes grew dazed.
'Th-this woman?'
Kisara watched, dumbfounded.
While Kisara was still hanging on Ayato, Utaha just went for it.
'As expected of a senior servant, truly not to be underestimated.'
A moment later.
Utaha stepped back and shot Kisara a triumphant look.
"Hmph!"
Kisara snorted coldly, then her gaze sharpened.
If that was the case, she felt she couldn't lose either.
Regarding their master, she couldn't back down on this point.
Smack!
Kisara's feet landed. She slowly stepped back.
Her breathing quickened. She pressed her lips tightly together.
Ayato stroked his chin, nodding to himself.
'Not bad!'
'Very good, very passionate.'
'Indeed!'
'Even if they were all my wings, they had to compete. Only then would I, the master, reap better rewards.'
Just then, Artoria walked over and said quietly, "Master, you're back just in time. Isn't it time to work?"
As she spoke, she moved aside, revealing the long line of Cursed Children.
"..."
Ayato's face stiffened.
'Wow!'
'How were there so many again?'
'I had only been gone a few days.'
"Hello, Ayato-nii!" xN
Seeing Ayato, all the Cursed Children happily greeted him.
Each face showed affection.
Clean clothes, comfortable homes, delicious food… all the things they dreamed of were here.
They knew,
All of this was given to them by this big brother.
"Hello!"
The corner of Ayato's mouth twitched.
'How long would this take?'
'Why did it feel like I was back in my past life?'
Sensing Ayato's mood, one child said pitifully, "Does Ayato-nii dislike us?"
As soon as she said this...
The others also grew nervous, all looking at Ayato with expressions on the verge of tears.
"Of course not."
Ayato's smile was warm. He patted the child's head and said,
"Don't be so sensitive."
"Onii-chan was just thinking about some experiences from being a workhorse."
"Mm!"
She nodded, her big eyes slightly squinting.
'Onii-chan's hand was so warm.'
'As expected…'
'Onii-chan was a kind and good person.'
"Alright, let's begin the Reincarnation Ceremony."
Ayato took out the Evil Pieces and smiled. "Everyone line up. One at a time."
"Yes." xN
Watching Ayato forced to work, a smile appeared on Artoria's lips.
'Master... is indeed a good person.'
'He would be a good father someday.'
Thinking this, Artoria paused.
'Why would I think about such things?'
'Had I unknowingly fallen?'
Unconsciously, her gaze grew complicated.
Various images flashed through her mind. Two blushes appeared on her cheeks.
But to be like Utaha and the others...
It was still a bit embarrassing.
"Artoria, come help."
Ayato turned his head and spoke.
"Okay!"
"Hmm, what's with that look?"
Staring at Artoria, Ayato smiled. "What, finally ready to succumb to my charm?"
"Master, please focus."
"Oh, you didn't deny it."
Artoria took a deep breath. "Fine, for the sake of argument, I'll admit Master has charm."
Ayato smiled. "Is that so? I'm really looking forward to seeing you in a wedding dress."
"...Master, you wish."