"Wow, two more beautiful girls?"
"As expected of Ayato-senpai. I'm so jealous."
On the road to Kuoh Academy, exclamations came from all directions.
This was only natural.
After all, Ayato had six servants walking beside him.
On the road, it was simply the most eye-catching sight.
Erica and Liliana had also completed their transfer in a very short time, putting on Kuoh Academy's uniforms.
Watching the women chatting and laughing along the way, the corner of Ayato's mouth curled up.
It had to be said...
When it came to social skills, Erica was a master.
With her help, even Liliana quickly integrated into the group.
"Actually, you don't have to push yourself so hard."
Ayato gave Irina a head-pat: "You could have had Utaha ask for leave for you."
"I-I'm fine now."
A blush crept onto Irina's face, and her heart began to race again.
Yesterday's events had too strong an aftereffect. Thinking about it now was still too embarrassing.
She had completely lost any maidenly reserve.
'How had I agreed to Xenovia's suggestion back then?'
'But fortunately, the outcome was good.'
Ayato looked at her and chuckled: "You can come to me today too."
Irina's body stiffened slightly, then she said reproachfully: "Master, could you think about something else?"
"Isn't taking care of my servants what a master should do?"
Ayato's expression was serious.
"Heh... heh."
Erica, following behind, twitched her mouth.
Her king, with that serious expression, was simply something else.
Thump!
A dull sound rang out as Erica bumped directly into Ayato, the waves at her chest instantly flattening.
"My King, what's wrong?"
"Can't tell from the outside, but there's quite a bit there."
"My King, please be serious."
Erica blushed and said with shame and anger: "You're deliberately taking advantage, aren't you?"
"You're my servant. How can you call it taking advantage?"
Ayato smiled, then turned serious: "Alright, I'm just teasing you. We have a guest."
Hearing this, the women looked ahead.
It was a man dressed in casual clothes, but with somewhat eerie and unusual features.
Utaha asked instinctively: "Who is he?"
"One of the Four Great Satans, Ajuka Beelzebub."
"Satan?" x6
Asia said nervously: "The same named Satan as Rias-san's brother?"
Erica said warily: "My King, it looks like he's here for you. Be careful."
Looking at Erica, who was like a lioness, Ayato laughed: "No need to be nervous. I'm not just a Campione, I'm also a Devil."
"That's true."
Erica was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
She was indeed being a bit oversensitive.
After all, her king's identity was truly special.
"Haha, it seems you know me. That makes things simple."
Ajuka walked over and laughed: "Nice to meet you, Mori Ayato-dono."
"It seems you already know about me."
Ayato nodded: "Then I don't need to introduce myself either."
"Of course."
Ajuka sized up Ayato and said: "If it's convenient, would you come with me for a moment?"
"Alright!"
Ayato signaled the women to continue with their classes, while he followed behind Ajuka.
Soon,
The two arrived at a quiet place.
"First, I must apologize."
Ajuka said: "I am very busy, so I can only meet you in my spiritual form."
Ayato shook his head, indicating it was fine.
The moment he appeared, he knew that this Demon King was not present in person.
"So, what is it you came to see me about?"
"Haha, you are the only king in countless ages to become a Campione as a Devil. I had to meet you."
Ajuka laughed heartily: "Also, I won't be able to attend the upcoming meeting due to other matters. Coming here is also my way of apologizing."
"Meeting?"
"You don't know yet? It seems Sirzechs hasn't had time to inform you."
Ajuka explained: "Before long, regarding you being a Campione, the Three Factions of us Devils, the Angels, and the Fallen Angels will hold another meeting."
Ayato laughed: "It seems I'm quite important."
"Important? If news of you completely spreads, it will likely turn the world upside down."
Ajuka said with complexity: "After all, your appearance could very well completely break the balance between the Three Factions."
"I see."
Ayato understood, then laughed: "Since you feel sorry, shouldn't you show some sincerity?"
"..."
Ajuka was stunned.
'Good grief!'
'I was just being polite, and this guy really knew how to take advantage.'
With a helpless smile, Ajuka said: "Then what kind of sincerity would you like, Ayato-dono?"
"Nothing much. I'm just interested in the technology of the Evil Pieces."
Ayato revealed his true intentions: "Would you let me have a look, Satan-sama?"
He had long found the Evil Pieces insufficient.
Although he could recruit followers without them...
Nothing was as convenient as the Evil Pieces, especially with their immense potential.
"You're interested in this?"
Ajuka looked at Ayato with surprise and laughed: "Sure."
"You agree just like that?"
"Why not? It's not anything valuable."
Ajuka laughed and said: "After all, I developed the Evil Piece technology simply to allow Devils to propagate."
"If it weren't for those old pure-blood fossils afraid of losing their status, I would have spread the technology long ago."
As he spoke, light flickered in Ajuka's hand, and a notebook was handed to Ayato.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony."
Ayato reached out and began to read.
[Origin +1001]
[Origin +1005]
Although the technology was complex, the content was truly not much, so Ayato quickly memorized it all.
"This technology... with just a slight modification, it wouldn't need to be confined to chess."
Closing the notebook, Ayato's gaze flickered.
"Like I said, those old fossils don't want to see too many reincarnated Devils."
Ajuka shrugged: "It's a compromise."