Her body was changing!
Kallen's body trembled slightly.
She was very strong, so she could clearly feel the earth-shattering changes happening inside her.
Especially the occasional itch in her back and tailbone area.
'This should be the Devil's wings and tail, right?'
Thinking this, she could no longer hold back.
Swish!
Her school uniform tore in two places, and a pair of bat-like Devil wings burst from her body.
At the same time, a heart-shaped tail tip slowly emerged.
Before long,
The crimson magic circle slowly disappeared.
Kallen slowly reached out, clenched her fist tightly, and felt power many times greater than usual surging.
'This is... the power of a Devil?'
She even guessed that now, she could probably dismantle a mech with her bare hands.
'By the way, why did it feel chilly?'
Kallen was stunned for a moment, then realized and quickly began to fumble around.
Euphemia gave Kallen a hug and smiled: "Welcome to the team."
"Yes."
Kallen nodded and said solemnly: "Now, can you tell me your specific plans?"
"Not yet. First, the final step."
Euphemia blinked and said gently: "To become Master's servant, you naturally need to receive the blessing."
"Blessing?"
A look of confusion appeared in Kallen's eyes. She instinctively looked at Ayato: "Is it some kind of protective power?"
"You could say that."
"With the power of the blessing, even if you, as a new Devil, go to war, you won't be in any danger."
Ayato said, walking towards Kallen.
"Oh, then thank you, Master."
Kallen half-understood and actively went to meet him.
But soon,
She realized something was wrong.
'Eh, isn't this a bit too close?'
Looking at those ruby eyes, Kallen was a bit dumbfounded.
"Mmpphh..."
...It was sealed.
'Th-this... was the blessing?'
A moment later,
Kallen slowly stepped back, lightly biting her lip, her expression slightly dazed.
"Focus and sense it. The power of the blessing is now flowing through your body. You can activate it with your will."
Ayato reminded: "Of course, I have other settings. Once you face a life-threatening crisis, the blessing will automatically protect you."
Hearing this, Kallen came back to her senses, her face bright red, and said: "Th-thank you, Master."
Her tone was slightly complex.
Receiving the blessing was a good thing.
But why did it feel like she had been taken advantage of?
Next,
The war progressed fiercely.
But for such matters, Ayato completely left it to Cornelia and the others.
Formations and troop deployment... he really didn't know much about them, because there was no need to learn.
But like this, in this world of rebellion, Ayato became the only idle person.
Even Kallen, who had just joined, had started piloting a mech and heading to the battlefield.
It was worth mentioning that the one having the most fun was Irisviel.
She had obtained a specially manufactured mech with the highest performance, and named it Princess.
And she applied her experience from modifying vehicle magic to the Princess.
For a time, her strength improved considerably.
One day,
The group of servants was preparing to go to the battlefield again.
Utaha said reproachfully: "Master, you treat us like workhorses. Is it really okay for you to be so leisurely?"
Ayato smiled slightly and said: "Of course. As qualified servants, it's your duty to share Master's burdens."
"That's true, but shouldn't there be a reward?"
At this point, Utaha revealed her true intentions and said: "Tonight, I want to be alone."
"Utaha-san, how can you…"
"Indeed, you can't let your guard down with this one for a moment."
Utaha ignored them, just staring directly at Ayato.
"Rewards should be given, but it wouldn't be fair to only give them to you."
Ayato thought for a moment and shook his head.
Hearing this, Utaha, for some reason, suddenly felt a sense of foreboding.
'This master, had he been waiting for this moment?'
"How about this…"
Thinking for a moment, Ayato said: "Whoever is most efficient in today's mission will get what you suggested."
Utaha: "..."
'It's over!'
'Had I unknowingly made the servants start competing?'
As she stood dumbfounded, the light of magic circles flashed one after another.
Soon, aside from Artoria and a few others, only she remained.
"Wait, wait for me."
Watching Utaha leave, Ayato said to Cornelia: "Alright, I'll step out too, to take care of some serious business."
"Serious business?"
Cornelia looked at her master suspiciously.
'This Devil whose brain was full of perverted thoughts... did he really have any serious business?'
She is really doubtful.
…
Occult Research Club.
"By the way, the Khaos Brigade has been very active lately, hasn't it?"
Rias leaned on Ayato's shoulder and said softly: "As the arbiter of the Three Factions' peace, aren't you going to do something?"
Ayato stroked her vivid red hair and smiled: "I'm the arbiter, not a workhorse. If I have to solve everything, wouldn't I lose my reputation?"
Rias looked up and said with a smile: "Just as expected from a Campione. Such arrogance."
"What, you want me to act?"
Rias tucked her hair behind her ear and smiled: "Of course not. Let my brother and the others worry about it."
"But what have you been up to lately?"
"Nothing much. Just conquering a world."
"Ah?"
Rias blinked, somewhat dumbfounded.
"It's true. I found another other world. When you have time, I'll take you to see it."
"Alright, I'll look forward to it then."
Rias smiled, her eyes flickering as she looked at Ayato.
"But first, accompany me to see some other places."
Her tone was gentle, very soft.
Hearing this, Ayato smiled.
The next moment,
The light of a magic circle flashed.
The entire clubroom was empty.