"Um, can we start the ritual now?"
Looking at Ayato, Haruno's cheeks flushed red.
Although she had used a little cunning...
After all, she was still an unmarried girl.
In this situation, how could she not be shy?
Ayato looked at Haruno, the corner of his mouth curling up.
Very good!
This woman knew what she was doing.
Without hesitation, Ayato picked up the Evil Piece and pressed it directly onto Haruno's body.
"Mm!"
The cool touch made Haruno's body tremble.
She felt a strange power begin to surge within her.
So this was the power of a Devil?
Haruno's eyes widened.
She felt her heartbeat quicken.
Her blood began to boil continuously.
Her normally frail body seemed to be constantly breaking through its limits.
Indeed!
A look of excitement appeared in Haruno's eyes.
Becoming a Devil had completely transformed her.
At the same time.
Ayato raised his right hand, summoning the Boosted Gear.
Hum!
A crimson line slowly flowed into Haruno's body.
Hmm, a Magic-type Balance Breaker.
After sensing for a moment, Ayato nodded.
Whoosh!
The next instant, a pair of Devil Wings burst out from Haruno's body.
A heart-tipped tail also slowly emerged.
Ayato flipped his hand, and a magic book appeared. "Here. This is the knowledge you need to learn."
"Mm."
Haruno took the magic book and instinctively began flipping through it.
The more she read, the brighter her eyes became.
She hadn't expected that becoming a Devil was just the appetizer; there were even bigger surprises.
She murmured softly, "Other worlds really exist."
And!
Master had several under his command.
She knew very well what this abundant resources meant.
Not to mention!
A God-slaying King.
Arbiter of the Three Factions.
These titles were each more frightening than the last.
Her little heart couldn't quite take it.
The servant group she had joined was unbelievably powerful.
"Oh, right."
Ayato said, "I still haven't given you the Blessing."
"Blessing?"
"I think I saw that."
Haruno instinctively looked down and flipped through the book.
This...
The protection of a god?
The literal meaning was easy to understand.
But the way it was granted seemed a bit absurd.
But... it didn't seem bad either.
She instinctively looked up and met those ruby-red eyes, inches away.
"Mmph..."
Her eyes widened, her expression becoming dazed.
"Seiko, I'm here."
Just then, the door opened, and Yukino, carrying her schoolbag, walked in.
Then!
She froze in place.
S-sister?
Yukino's eyes widened, staring fixedly at Ayato and Haruno.
Why was her sister here?
Wait!
Those were Devil Wings.
Had she also become Master's servant?
A moment later.
Haruno moved away from Ayato's lips.
Her breathing was heavy, as if she hadn't yet come back to her senses.
"Sister, where are your clothes?"
Seeing this, Yukino finally spoke quietly.
Haruno's body stiffened slightly.
Damn.
She had been so focused earlier that she hadn't noticed Yukino had arrived.
That meant...
Yukino had seen everything!
She still wanted to maintain some sisterly dignity in front of her little sister.
Although her thoughts were churning, Haruno still pretended to be completely composed and calmly put on her clothes.
She looked at Yukino and smiled, "Yukino, from now on, we'll be fellow servants."
Yukino's expression stiffened.
Good grief!
She just acted like nothing happened.
As expected of her sister.
She said crossly, "I don't want to be fellow servants with you."
"That's not for you to decide."
Haruno brushed her hair, suddenly stepped forward, and said quietly, "Oh, right, Yukino. Have you gotten into Master's bed yet?"
Yukino's face instantly turned red. "Wh-what kind of nonsense are you thinking about?"
Although she spoke quietly, everyone present was a Devil. Who couldn't hear?
This sister...
What was going on in her head?
"..." xN
Yuri and the others' gazes gradually became subtle.
Especially Mikumo and Seiko, their eyes sharpened.
Indeed!
This woman was not to be underestimated. They had to pay close attention.
"Yukino, you really are useless."
Hearing this, Haruno sighed and shook her head.
Her silly little sister.
Could drag her feet on something like this.
So much time had passed since she had first learned about Ayato.
And she still hadn't made any substantial progress.
It seemed!
She would have to take the initiative.
After all, status and such...
Had to be fought for by oneself.