Living room.
Half an hour had passed since Naobito had returned.
Both Maki and Mai had red-rimmed eyes.
Clearly.
They had both just been crying.
He looked at them and said with relief, "It seems the misunderstandings between you two have been resolved."
"Now you're pretending to be a good father."
"Don't act like you understand us."
Maki and Mai exchanged glances, showing no good will towards their father.
To this.
Naobito's expression didn't change much.
He had no solution for his daughters' complaints.
After all.
Everything he had done was for the family.
He thought for a moment and then spoke, "Mai, you should also try to become the King's servant."
Maki: "???"
Mai: "..."
This father really was exhausting himself for the family.
But becoming a Devil... would she also become stronger?
A flicker of hesitation appeared in Mai's eyes.
Maki, however, looked thoughtful.
Master was a great man.
And he treated his servants very well.
But...
Although she hadn't been a servant for long...
She had also learned indirectly from Nobara that the competition among servants was fierce.
If that was the case...
Having her sister to help her wouldn't be a bad thing.
"I also approve of this decision."
Maki said seriously.
Even her sister supported it?
Mai's gaze became complicated.
But in her heart.
She was eager to try.
Because she also desperately desired power.
Before, it was to surpass her sister.
But now...
Since the misunderstanding had been resolved...
She wanted to work hard for herself.
"Fine, I understand."
Mai no longer hesitated and agreed.
Naobito looked at her with relief.
Good.
If all went well...
Their Zenin Clan would have two followers of the King.
This was undoubtedly getting ahead of the starting line.
Hmph.
Their Zenin Clan would finally rise.
"Don't get too excited. Whether you become a servant or not depends entirely on Master's decision."
Maki timely poured cold water on him.
"By the way."
"Father, organize the family's various secret techniques. Master needs them."
"Of course, no problem."
Naobito nodded.
Besides that.
Since the King was interested.
He would also collect other knowledge.
Although time was limited...
With the Zenin Clan's connections, he could find some.
Since he wanted to serve the King, he naturally had to do his utmost.
Early the next morning.
Jujutsu Service Club.
Mai, who had been waiting there since before dawn, very obediently performed a dogeza towards Ayato.
Ayato sat in a chair, flipping through the book before him, and smiled. "Not bad, you put some thought into it."
Although compared to Ayato's current knowledge...
This was a drop in the bucket.
For the Zenin Clan, it was another matter.
Then, he looked at Mai, who was still kneeling, and said, "What is your intention?"
Hearing Ayato's words, Mai became nervous.
Although she had learned from her sister...
That Ayato was approachable.
Not as terrifying as the legendary Devils or Kings.
But when facing him in person...
It would be a lie to say she wasn't nervous.
"Whoosh!"
Mai took a deep breath, folded her hands on the floor, and performed a formal bow.
"I hope Your Majesty will take me as your servant."
"Oh."
Ayato blinked and turned his gaze to Maki.
"Does she know what becoming my servant means?"
"Yes, I have explained everything to her."
Maki nodded without hesitation and also performed a standard dogeza.
"I also beg Master to let Mai join the harem."
She deeply knew what benefits came with becoming Ayato's servant.
This was truly a ladder to the heavens.
The only issue was...
The two of them joining the harem together felt a bit strange.
But compared to the benefits gained...
It was insignificant.
Nobara stared blankly at Maki.
Good grief.
Maki-senpai was indeed no simple person.
In such a short time...
She had already dragged her sister into the fold?
Mai lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushing.
She had never expected her sister to make such a shocking statement.
Ayato also inwardly marveled.
As expected of someone from a prominent family.
Their style of action was indeed vigorous and resolute.
"Fine, since it's your request, I'll agree."