The next day,
Early morning!
Ayato hadn't slept all night, but he was still energetic.
He was no longer human now.
With the dual enhancement of Campione and Origin Magic, sleep was just a habit now.
He picked up the documents on the table and continued reading.
[Origin +199]
[Origin +201]
[Origin +305]
After turning the last page, Ayato nodded with satisfaction.
This research provided new ideas for the Zombie virus and Gastrea virus.
Perhaps the two could be used to create controllable war machines.
Of course,
Their power would be insignificant to him.
But they would be perfect as cannon fodder.
And also,
Perhaps there was a chance to integrate the power of Demons as well.
He could make this Sumire's next research direction.
Just as he was thinking, there was movement beside him.
Ayato turned his head and saw Sumire waking up groggily.
He was slightly surprised.
'She had just fainted and was already awake?'
'As expected of a mad scientist.'
'Although she was only a Low-Class Devil now with average physique...'
'Her willpower was indeed not to be underestimated.'
"Blessing, that's right, blessing."
Sumire was completely awake. Without any hesitation, a faint golden light radiated from her body.
A look of frenzy appeared in her eyes.
'As expected of the power of a god.'
'Every use brought a brand new experience.'
Ayato: "..."
'Wow!'
'Why did this feel a bit strange?'
'This woman was indeed a bit abnormal.'
…
At that moment,
Sumire began to activate the instruments she had built, using her newfound power.
Instantly,
Countless devices began to flicker.
But soon,
Some instruments started smoking.
'Not good, huh?'
It seemed she had failed again.
Seeing this, a look of disappointment appeared in Sumire's eyes.
'As expected,'
'Researching the power of a god wasn't so easy.'
'But that was okay.'
'I have plenty of time.'
She turned her head and looked at Ayato apologetically.
"Master, about this blessing..."
"Don't worry."
Hearing this, Ayato immediately agreed.
Researching the blessing might benefit the servants even more.
As Master, it was his duty to help.
He just didn't know how many times she would faint.
…
Evening.
Several dozen Cursed Children gathered again at the door of the Adoption Center.
"What a coincidence."
Saeko looked at Yomi and Kagura, who had returned at the same time, and greeted them with a smile.
"Mm, we happened to bring these children back together."
Yomi patted a child's head, a look of tenderness in her eyes.
Compared to killing Cursed Spirits...
These things were more meaningful.
"Everyone, you've worked hard."
Ayato walked out of the door, expressing appreciation for his servants' work.
Seeing this, Seitenshi said gently, "Everyone, come with me. Clothes and food are ready."
"Really?"
"Great, the rumors we heard before are true."
"We... we all have a home."
Hearing this, some Cursed Children even cried with excitement.
"..."
Watching this, Seitenshi was unusually silent.
'What had I been doing all this time?'
'These children shouldn't have to suffer these hardships.'
Kisara said, "Master, I'll go explain the precautions for the Reincarnation Ceremony to them."
"No rush."
Ayato smiled playfully, his gaze looking into the distance.
"Compared to that, we have uninvited guests."
"Hmm?" xN
Kisara and the others looked confused.
But being Devils...
They soon sensed something, more or less.
"Again... someone is causing trouble."
Seitenshi clenched her small fists. "Is it... them again?"
No one answered.
Seitenshi didn't expect an answer either.
Because she already had the answer in her heart.
"Interesting. It seems those people have put some thought into this."
Looking into the distance, a smile appeared at the corner of Ayato's mouth.
"Master, are the enemies strong?"
Saeko blinked, a flicker of excitement in her eyes. "Whoever they are, I'll kill them all for you."
"No, they're not strong at all. They're pathetically weak."
"???"
Saeko's face was full of question marks. She didn't quite understand.
But soon,
She knew the reason.
Hum—
The roar of engines came from distant to near.
"That's right, this is the place."
"Adopting these Cursed Children is unforgivable!"
Various noisy voices. Various civilian vehicles came from all directions.
On some trucks, many people carried iron bars, molotov cocktails, and other weapons, approaching menacingly.
'O-ordinary people?'
Looking at these people, Saeko and the others were stunned.
'What were these people trying to do?'
Only Cornelia and a few others seemed thoughtful.
'So, they had chosen this method?'
'Under normal circumstances, it would indeed be highly effective.'
'But unfortunately,'
'They had chosen the wrong opponent and had no idea what they were facing.'
"Everyone, this is the place. Daring to adopt those filthy things is a grievous sin."
A middle-aged man got down from a truck, holding a megaphone. "And this is something we absolutely cannot allow!"
"Can't allow!"
"Can't allow!"
Voices of indignation rose.
Countless people drove closer. The Molotov cocktails in their hands were lit.
"Kisara."
"Understood, Master."
Kisara's figure flickered and disappeared.
When she reappeared, she was before the middle-aged man.
Crack!
Before the middle-aged man could react, he felt pain in his knee. He knelt on the ground.
Blood flowed everywhere.
After doing this, Kisara turned to look at Ayato.
"Don't hold back just because they're ordinary people."
Ayato said calmly.
Since they came to do this...
Not a single one of these people was innocent.
He wouldn't casually harm ordinary people, but that didn't mean he would be restricted.