The night was like water.
The curved blade pulled out a cold, sharp gleam.
As if the next moment.
It would slice open Ayato's stomach.
"Is this your way of welcoming me?"
Facing Elsa's fierce attack, Ayato's expression was indifferent, and he didn't move at all.
Boom!
With a muffled sound.
Elsa's pupils contracted.
She saw what seemed to be an invisible barrier around Ayato, firmly blocking her blade.
Seeing this strange scene, Elsa, realizing something was wrong, immediately tried to retreat.
"Wah!"
But before she could move, a huge force came from her abdomen.
At some point, Ayato had thrown a punch, striking her abdomen.
Then!
Before she could fly away.
Ayato grabbed her arm and slammed her downwards.
Bang!
Countless cracks appeared in the ground.
Dust rose everywhere.
"Elsa."
Meili's expression changed, and an aura like swelling gas surged from her body.
"Everyone, save Elsa."
"Roar! Roar! Roar!"
With low growls.
Pairs of crimson eyes appeared in the darkness.
Seeing this, Ayato made no other move, just sweeping his gaze around.
Instantly, the roars of the magical beasts stopped abruptly.
Every magical beast lay prostrate on the ground, trembling.
They were... afraid?
Sensing the magical beasts' emotions.
Meili also felt a sense of horror.
They were absolutely no match for him.
Every cell in her body was telling her this fact.
Now what?
Would she and Elsa die here?
Smack!
Ayato casually tossed Elsa back.
"Hiss, so strong."
Elsa rolled on the ground a few times, but a look of awe appeared on her face.
Meili breathed a sigh of relief, but still complained, "Elsa, you were too impulsive."
"Hehe."
The corner of Elsa's mouth curled up, a fanatical look on her face. "I couldn't help it. He's a legendary Devil, after all."
"How beautiful must his intestines be? I was just too curious."
Meili: "..."
That little bit of curiosity of yours...
Nearly cost us our lives.
Although!
Even if they died, it wouldn't matter much.
After all, they were assassins.
Dying somewhere wouldn't be strange.
As they spoke, Ayato's eyes flickered slightly.
He thought for a while before finally determining which world he had come to.
It was the Re:Zero world.
And the one who had summoned him was actually a villain from the original plot.
If that was the case...
That "die and come back" protagonist hadn't crossed over yet.
But this world!
Was pretty good.
After all, among the worlds he controlled, there didn't seem to be one of swords and magic.
It should!
Also be able to bring him some new knowledge.
And although this world's power level wasn't as high as One Punch Man...
It still far surpassed the other worlds.
As a training ground for some of his mid-level servants, it wouldn't be bad.
And!
If he remembered correctly...
This world had many suitable candidates for servants.
"Although I came here to grant my contractor's wish."
Ayato looked at Elsa and said with a faint smile, "Unfortunately, because of your attack, you've lost that chance."
"..." x2.
Hearing this, Elsa and Meili realized something was wrong.
What could be more terrifying than summoning a Devil?
Offending the Devil directly.
And not being able to beat him.
Now.
They were truly meat on the chopping block.
Elsa twitched her mouth and said with difficulty, "So, Mr. Devil, what do you want to do next?"
Ayato smiled. "Naturally, collect the price."
Elsa said cautiously, "What is the price?"
"Simple. Be reincarnated as a Devil and become my servant."
"Huh?" x2
Elsa and Meili looked completely dumbfounded.
They never expected to hear this answer.
Was this Devil serious?
Why did he seem different from the legends?
Elsa hesitated for a moment and said, "May I ask what 'servant' means?"
Ayato explained, "It means being reincarnated as a Devil."
"Hmm?"
Elsa was somewhat surprised.
"Just like you, Mr. Devil?"
"There are some differences, but essentially the same."
Ayato nodded. "After all, I am somewhat different from ordinary Devils."
So humans could become Devils?
Elsa thought.
But she felt eager to try.
She didn't really care what race she was.
However.
Elsa suddenly said, "If I become a Devil, will you stop me from killing people?"
"What are you talking about? We're Devils."
Ayato grinned. "Of course, you're only allowed to attack enemies."