"Master, you must be joking, right?"
Emilia said quietly. "Killing someone... I mean, killing an animal for a reason like that... isn't that a bit bad?"
Ayato shrugged. "Do I look like someone who reasons?"
Indeed, as expected of a Devil.
"Don't worry. Why are there so many 'ifs'?"
Ayato gave her a head pat. "If Puck were male, I wouldn't have taken you as a servant in the first place."
Emilia: "..."
Ram retorted, "Indeed, Master is an incorrigible Lustful Devil."
"Then thank you for the compliment."
Ayato smiled slightly. Just as he was about to continue speaking, his expression suddenly shifted.
"What is it, Master?"
Elsa, who had noticed Ayato's expression change, asked curiously, "Has something happened?"
"Nothing. A very strong guy is coming."
Emilia said instinctively, "How strong? Stronger than Puck?"
"Much stronger."
Ayato casually said, "If they fought, probably two slashes would be enough to kill Puck."
Puck: "???"
Am I that weak?
Or is everyone a monster like you?
"Alright, let's go take a look."
In front of the Servant Headquarters.
Elsa looked at the red-haired figure appearing at the door, a vigilant look on her face.
"I didn't expect it to be him. Reinhard."
Emilia said in surprise, "It's him? The legendary Sword Saint?"
Puck's eyelids twitched. "If it's him, I indeed am no match."
As they spoke, subtle changes appeared on everyone's faces.
Even Ayato's eyes flickered slightly.
On Reinhard's body, he felt an indescribable sense of oppression.
It was as if the other person was not an individual.
But rather an entire world appearing before him in human form.
In a sense...
That statement was not wrong.
Because strictly speaking, this person was probably the protagonist of this world.
From birth, he had been loved by the entire world.
Whatever blessing he wanted...
The world would grant it.
He was a true cheater.
The strongest person in this world.
"I am really nothing special."
A sunny smile appeared on Reinhard's face. "The name Sword Saint is just the kindness of others."
"Excessive modesty is arrogance."
Ayato said calmly. "May I ask why you have come here?"
"Don't misunderstand. I have no ill intentions coming here."
Reinhard waved his hand. "I merely sensed two powerful auras and came here out of curiosity to take a look."
"Now that I see them, indeed..."
As he spoke, Reinhard looked everyone over.
But when his eyes fell on Felt, his voice stopped abruptly.
"You..."
Reinhard's pupils contracted as he stared intently at Felt.
"Wh-what?"
Felt was startled and quickly hid behind Ayato.
"Staring at a young girl like that is very rude behavior, you know."
Ayato's gaze gradually became dangerous. "Besides, she is my person."
Ehhhh?
Hearing Ayato's words, Felt's face instantly turned bright red.
This master, why does he say such things to outsiders?
But...
His person?
Unconsciously...
Her mind recalled the scene of Ayato granting her a Blessing.
She felt her face burn so hot, her thighs unconsciously squirming.
"Please don't misunderstand. I have no intention of being offensive."
Reinhard quickly shook his head, then said seriously, "I am merely excited because I have found the person I have been looking for."
Felt looked at him with disdain. "That pickup line is way too old-fashioned."
"I am not such a lecher."
Reinhard said helplessly, "If I am not mistaken, you should be a descendant of the Lugnica royal family."
As he said this, Reinhard's tone became serious.
"And you are indeed the person I have been looking for."
"I hope to..."
But before he could finish his sentence, he was mercilessly interrupted by Ayato. "You don't need to say any more."
"No matter what, Felt is now my servant. She will absolutely not go with you."
Ayato knew Reinhard's intentions all too well.
He undoubtedly wanted to become Felt's knight and help her run for royal candidate.
But since he was here...
How could he allow someone else to do the job for him?
Even if the other party was the strongest in this world, it was not allowed.