"I-I'm sorry, it's all my fault."
Felt pitifully took out the wallet. "I shouldn't have targeted you."
"Please forgive me."
As she spoke, Felt's body visibly trembled.
The corners of her eyes even grew moist, as if she would cry the next second.
She looked truly repentant and frightened.
Seeing this, Ayato's expression was somewhat peculiar.
Even Elsa and Meili's expressions became somewhat playful.
This woman... was a very good actress.
Elsa and Meili exchanged glances.
If not for their heightened senses after becoming Devils...
They might have actually been fooled by her acting.
"Nice acting, but stop pretending. You can't fool me."
"Tch!"
Felt's expression changed instantly.
She looked at Ayato, spread her hands, and said, "Anyway, I gave you back your wallet. I don't have any money. You can beat me up if you want."
"Or you can send me to jail."
Ayato: "..."
This woman... really wasn't afraid of boiling water.
But he wasn't that easy to deal with.
"Felt, right?"
Ayato said meaningfully, "I happen to know some things about you."
"The bloodline of the Lugnica royal family... has become a thief?"
Hmm?
Eh? Eh? Eh? Eh? Eh?
Felt's body stiffened, her pupils contracting violently.
H-he... he knows my identity.
That means I've been targeted by him all along.
No wonder he found me so quickly.
Her body began to tremble uncontrollably.
At this moment, Felt was truly afraid.
Compared to the crime of theft...
Having her true identity exposed could get her killed.
It seems she's behaving now.
Elsa and Meili's eyes flickered simultaneously.
That was only right.
The other party had no idea what she was dealing with.
"Don't worry, I have no intention of using your identity against you."
Ayato smiled. "I just want to have a proper talk with you."
"Heh... hehe."
Felt twitched her mouth.
She didn't believe a single word Ayato said.
But now that she was at his mercy...
She had to bow her head.
After all, although she wasn't afraid to die...
She had to consider those close to her.
Thud!
Instantly, Felt slid to her knees and said, "Sir, whatever you ask, please just say it."
"Since you put it that way, I'll be direct."
Ayato said, "I'm very interested in you. How about becoming mine?"
"Haah?"
Felt's face instantly turned red.
She never expected to hear such a request.
Although she lived in the slums...
She had always kept herself pure.
And now, with someone she had only met twice...
That was just too...
But if she refused...
Would he get angry?
Thinking of this, she deflated.
Felt stole a glance at Ayato, pink already flooding her ears.
Oh well!
Just pretend to be bitten by a mosquito.
And looking closely.
This guy was actually quite handsome.
As a first, it was acceptable.
Felt took a deep breath, her gaze becoming determined.
"Fine, I agree."
She reached down and pulled hard. "Better make it quick. I still need to get back for dinner."
"???" x3
This woman... was this brave?
"Felt, you misunderstand."
Elsa, not wanting to let the situation develop, spoke up. "That's not what Master meant."
"Huh?"
Felt nearly fainted.
She had misunderstood?
That was just too embarrassing.
She immediately started fumbling, wanting to find a hole to crawl into.
"That's right, you're overthinking it."
Ayato explained. "From start to finish, I just wanted you to become my servant."
Felt hesitated for a moment, then asked, "If I become your servant, will you keep my secret?"
"If that's your request, then of course."
Ayato said. "And besides that, there are various benefits."
"Like immortality, eternal youth..."
Listening to Ayato's words, Felt blinked.
Was that really possible?
This "servant" business... wasn't some kind of cult, was it?
But!
Either way!
She had to agree for now.
At least!
It was better than what she had been thinking.
"Fine, I agree."
Felt nodded solemnly.
A smile appeared on Ayato's face. "Good. A very wise choice."
"Then let's perform the ritual to reincarnate you as a Devil."
Felt was stunned for a moment, then said cautiously, "Um, what does 'Devil' mean?"
"A Devil's servant is naturally a Devil. Is there a problem?"