"Although you have already made your choice, I need to confirm one last time."
Ayato looked at the five and said solemnly, "After becoming servants, you will serve me permanently and become my possessions. Is that acceptable?"
"Yes, Master."
Everyone spoke in unison, and even their address had already changed.
'Not bad. These servants have potential.'
A look of satisfaction appeared in Ayato's eyes.
He took out five Evil Pieces and spoke. "Then, let's begin."
Hearing this, the five quickly began to act.
Various colors began to emerge.
But...
Nina did not stop her movements.
Her actions were clean and efficient, but she was clearly getting cooler.
She even stood up straighter.
"..." xN
Everyone was shocked.
'This thorough?'
Euphemia, her face red, poked her sister and whispered, "Didn't you tell her clearly? Only the outer clothes?"
Cornelia blinked blankly.
'I had told her!'
'Hadn't you seen that the others were normal?'
'Why was she the only one so outstanding?'
Seeing the current scene, Utaha's eyes sharpened.
'As expected, this woman is not simple.'
Radar activated.
'Confirmed. She was a bad woman like that thieving cat.'
On the other side, looking at Nina at this moment, Anya and the others were also dumbfounded.
'What was happening?'
'Had we remembered it wrong?'
'Or was this woman already competing?'
Hesitating for a moment, Anya and the others gritted their teeth and began to move again.
The others... never mind.
But Nina was becoming a servant at the same time as them.
They absolutely could not lose.
In the end, only five beautiful scenes remained.
But upon closer observation, one could see that their skin was gradually turning pink.
Even Nina, the instigator, was the same.
After all...
This kind of thing was a first for them.
Ayato played with the Evil Pieces and gave Nina an appreciative glance.
'This was truly an unexpected bonus.'
'The more catfish among the servants, the better.'
After a moment, Ayato said, "Then, I'll begin."
"Yes, Master!"
Hearing this, Ayato did not hesitate and placed the Evil Pieces into the designated positions one by one.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
In an instant, the sounds of heartbeats rose and fell.
Nina and the others all felt that the moment the Evil Pieces entered their bodies, their bodies underwent earth-shaking changes.
Their heartbeats grew faster and faster, their blood seemingly boiling.
Especially the itching in their backs and tailbones, which grew stronger and stronger.
"Th-This is what it feels like to grow wings?"
"It... it seems... the tail... is coming out...."
With a series of low grunts, pairs of black wings burst from their backs.
Five tails with heart-shaped tips of varying lengths moved across the floor.
"So this is what it feels like to be a Devil?"
"Amazing. Is the power flowing inside... magic power?"
"Great. I've become the same race as Master."
"I feel so much stronger."
Feeling the changes within themselves, joy appeared on the faces of Nina and the others.
At this moment, they had all transcended the mundane, completed the leap of life, and entered the door of supernatural power.
Ayato smiled. "How does it feel to be a Devil?"
"Great!"
"Master's power is wonderful."
Nina and the others spoke, subtle changes appearing in their eyes.
"This is only the beginning."
Ayato stepped forward. "The Reincarnation Ceremony is over. Next is the granting of blessing."
The moment he spoke, Nina had already come before him, looking up with admiration. "Master, I am ready."
Hearing this, Ayato smiled slightly and did not hesitate.
"Mmm mmm!"
Nina began to glow red, her pupils gradually widening.
'This is... Master's power.'
Soon,
Nina pursed her lips and stepped aside.
Ayato continued granting blessing.
"Come to think of it, I also need to replenish my blessing power."
Seeing this, Utaha's eyes darted around.
"Don't start. You haven't used your blessing power at all recently."
"Are you sure, Xenovia?"
Xenovia realized. "That does seem to be the case. And I need to replenish my blessing too. This is a good opportunity."
"???"
Listening to the conversation between these two, Yukino's eyelids twitched.
'Good grief!'
'They were using such flimsy excuses?'
'What kind of servant group had I joined?'
"Yukinoshita-san."
Irina suddenly leaned in. "The atmosphere among us is very good. You'll get used to it soon."
"Although you're a newcomer, if you don't fall too far behind, would you like to come listen to Xenovia's lecture?"
Yukino's eyes lit up. "Is it about learning magic?"
"It's about Master."
"???"
'What did that mean?'
'Had things about this new master of mine reached the point where we needed to be taught in lectures?'
Meanwhile,
All the blessings had been granted.
Nina came up again, stood up straight, and said, "Master, please let me fulfill my duty as a servant."
"Master, us too."
Anya and the others quickly spoke.
After saying this, their faces were bright red.
But they had no choice. Nina was just too competitive.
They had been part of the Round Table Knights. No matter what, they couldn't be outdone by a schoolgirl.
The corners of Ayato's mouth curled up.
'Well done, Nina.'
"Ah?"
Utaha and Xenovia, who had been eager to try, were immediately dumbfounded.
'Wasn't the development of events a bit too fast?'
Even for the two of them, who were considered the hidden geniuses, this was completely beyond their expectations.
Before they could react,
The glow of a magic circle appeared ahead.
When they came to, the figures of Ayato and the others had completely disappeared.
"Dammit, those thieving cats." x2
"How did things evolve to this point?"
Cornelia slapped her forehead and shook her head with some distress.
She had guessed the beginning,
But she hadn't guessed the result or the process.