'Ayato-san's hand is so warm.'
Asia's eyes curved into crescents.
'And this is a good opportunity.'
'I had to succeed this time.'
"So, Ayato-san."
After Ayato's hand left, Asia looked up and said softly, "Can I have a reward?"
"Of course."
Ayato smiled. "What do you want?"
Hearing this, Asia's eyes lit up.
'As expected, it is possible.'
'Thank you, Xenovia-sensei.'
Her eyes flickered with anticipation. "Anything at all?"
Ayato raised an eyebrow.
He had a feeling that this girl seemed very excited.
Without hesitation, Ayato nodded.
Not to mention such a good achievement in training, even under normal circumstances...
He wouldn't refuse a reasonable request from his servants.
Hearing Ayato's words, two blushes appeared on Asia's cheeks.
Trembling slightly, she said, "Do you remember that message from before?"
Her gaze darted away, her face growing redder.
"Message?"
Ayato blinked.
'What was going on? Why was she beating around the bush?'
He took out his phone, scrolled through the history, and then showed a look of understanding.
'Oh, right!'
'Come to think of it...'
'Last time this girl had asked him to come see her...'
'But something had stopped her.'
Although he was curious...
Seeing her hesitating like this, Ayato didn't press further and simply agreed with a 'Mm'.
"Okay, you can't break your promise this time."
Asia looked at Xenovia with delight.
'Xenovia-sensei, I finally succeeded!'
Then, she hurriedly ran upstairs.
'I had to use the battle outfit she had prepared for so long.'
Seeing this, Erica and the others all showed kind smiles.
How should they put it...
They almost felt sorry for Asia after her several failed attempts to offer herself.
So, they would all stand down tonight.
"Why does everyone seem so strange..."
Looking at Asia's retreating figure, Ayato shook his head and began discussing recent training progress with Utaha and the others.
He had to say...
None of his servants had weak aptitude.
Everyone in the apartment could now use their Subspecies Balance Breaker proficiently.
Unknowingly...
The power of his servants had become quite strong.
At the top were Grayfia, Gabriel, and Athena.
Among the other combat personnel, excluding the newest members...
Led by Artoria and Esdeath, the weakest had reached the realm of Ultimate-Class Devil.
With the blessing...
They would be even stronger.
Among the support personnel, led by Asia, they could now play a major role in team battles.
"Hmm?"
Ayato stood up from the sofa, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly.
The mark he put on Momo had reacted.
He hadn't expected her to encounter trouble so soon.
"Master, are you thinking about something bad again?"
Utaha blinked curiously. "It wouldn't be that some unlucky person has caught your eye again, would it?"
Ayato raised his hand and brought it down with a smack on Utaha's black-stockinged thigh.
"Utaha, is your luck bad too?"
"Mmm..."
Utaha felt that warmth and couldn't help but tremble slightly.
She gave Ayato a look and said, "Fine, my luck is very good."
As she spoke, she leaned in.
"Cough!"
Just then, Xenovia coughed meaningfully and gave her a look.
'Pay attention.'
'It was agreed that tonight was for Asia.'
Utaha's eyes wandered, looking a bit embarrassed.
'Right, I had almost forgotten about that.'
She changed the subject. "Master, if you're going to see a future servant, I want to come too."
"Okay, no problem."
With a flash of light, the figures of Ayato and Utaha disappeared.
…
Tap! Tap! Tap!
In the dark, deep tunnel, hurried footsteps echoed continuously.
Momo ran as fast as she could, using all her strength.
Even as her breathing grew heavier and her heart felt like it would burst, she still ran like crazy.
Faster, she had to go faster.
Behind her was the Turbo Granny.
According to urban legend, if she caught up, she would curse her.
And she knew the consequences would definitely not be good.
…
Elsewhere!
High above the tunnel.
Ayato and Utaha appeared.
"Oh, this girl seems to have a different kind of power inside her. No wonder you're interested, Master."
Utaha's eyes flickered as if piercing through the tunnel. She smiled and said, "But Master, with such a good opportunity to be a hero saving a damsel in distress, why haven't you acted yet?"
"She can still run. I want to see first."
Ayato shrugged. "Besides, she has my flyer on her. It would be a waste not to let her use it."
"Master, you're quite mean."
Utaha said helplessly. "But that method is certainly simple and crude."
"But it's very efficient, isn't it?"
Ayato smiled slightly, watching everything below.
…
Meanwhile,
Momo suddenly stumbled and fell to the ground.
'It's over!'
'I'm dead!'
Such thoughts filled her mind.
But the next moment!
A flyer floated out from her chest.
"This is... from that guy?"
Momo was stunned. Feeling the Turbo Granny getting closer behind her, she had no time to think.
"Devil or whatever, if you exist, grant my wish."
Hum!
As soon as she spoke, the flyer began to glow.
A magic circle swirled and rose into the air.
Momo looked up and saw a man and a woman stepping out of the magic circle.
"Ayase Momo, I didn't expect us to meet again so soon."
Ayato helped Momo up and smiled. "And it seems you need help."
Staring blankly at Ayato, Momo's brain crashed.
'The legendary Devils... were real?'
She really couldn't believe it...
But the magic circle that had just appeared...
And these two appearing out of thin air were all so real.
"Contractor, what is your wish?"
Momo was stunned, then quickly reacted. "Quick, save me! I don't want the Turbo Granny behind me to catch up!"