Hiss—
Just thinking about these things made Hayasaka Ai's heart tremble.
The competition was truly too intense!
As Lynn's personal maid, Hayasaka Ai was very clear about one thing.
She, sooner or later, would also have to join the competition!
Therefore...
Forming cliques and seeking alliances were essential!
So...
Kaguya Shinomiya, whom she had grown up with, knew everything about, and who was even quite gullible, was a very good helper!
However...
Although Lynn hadn't done anything, Hayasaka Ai could still tell.
There was still some distance between Lynn and Kaguya.
Breaking the ice!
She had to break the ice!
Hayasaka Ai made up her mind, preparing to find an opportunity to 'help' Kaguya Shinomiya!
Not only that.
Hayasaka Ai also had to plan ahead!
Just herself and Kaguya wasn't safe enough.
Thinking of this, Hayasaka Ai fell into deep thought.
Then, a sharp glint flashed across her eyes.
The identity of a maid, it seemed, could allow her to do many things?
For example...
Forming a maid squad?
Wouldn't the maid squad then all be her natural allies?
Thinking of this, Hayasaka Ai faintly had some ideas.
Right.
There was also her mother!
Hayasaka Ai suddenly remembered Hayasaka Nao.
Her mother was also a qualified maid!
If there was a chance to become a Reincarnated Devil and be bestowed with Falna by Lord Lynn, Hayasaka Ai naturally hoped her mother could also get such an opportunity.
She would find an opportunity to pull her mother in too!
And...
The mother-daughter tactic...
She, it wasn't impossible for her...
Thinking of certain scenes, Hayasaka Ai pursed her lips, her ears faintly burning.
"Phew..."
--- Seeking Flowers ---
Hayasaka Ai exhaled a hot breath and muttered to herself, "This is still too stimulating for me..."
"What's too stimulating?"
Kaguya Shinomiya looked at her with some confusion.
Hayasaka Ai shook her head, "Nothing."
Then she looked at Kaguya Shinomiya and said with an unreadable expression, "Kaguya, do you want to atone for your sins to Lord Lynn?"
"Of course!"
Kaguya Shinomiya nodded without hesitation.
She had originally come to atone, but...
She hadn't expected that before even atoning for her sins, she had first received a series of benefits, making her sense of guilt even heavier.
As long as she could atone for her sins to Lord Lynn, she would do anything!
Kaguya Shinomiya swore in her heart!
Seeing Kaguya Shinomiya's attitude, Hayasaka Ai nodded with satisfaction.
"Rest assured, as long as you fulfill your maid duties diligently, I believe Lord Lynn will cleanse your sins!"
"Mm!"
Kaguya Shinomiya nodded vigorously!
She would definitely work hard to complete her maid duties!
As for what the work content was?
That would be up to whatever Hayasaka Ai said.
Meanwhile.
Outside Lynn Manor.
Yotsuya Miko and Touko Yotsuya arrived at the gate.
Gulp!
Touko Yotsuya stared at the vast and lavishly decorated manor before her, swallowing hard.
...
Her eyes were filled with disbelief, and she said incredulously, "This..."
"Is this where we will live from now on?"
Yotsuya Miko nodded, unfazed.
"Can we really live in a place like this?"
Touko Yotsuya's eyes were dazed.
As an ordinary person, when had she ever encountered such a luxurious and noble place?
Even...
And she would be living here?
Touko Yotsuya could never have imagined that she, who was originally ordinary, would one day, thanks to her daughter, achieve a leap in social class in one step!
And...
And didn't even need to work...
Touko Yotsuya began to feel a bit uneasy.
As an ordinary person, how could she accept all of this with peace of mind?
"Miko, how about..."
Touko Yotsuya said in a daze, "Why don't I serve the deity with you too..."
"!"
Yotsuya Miko's eyes widened immediately, "Mom!"
Her cheeks flushed red, and she became a bit anxious, "Your daughter here hasn't even found an opportunity yet, so don't go causing trouble!"
"?"
Touko Yotsuya had question marks flashing in her mind, and she asked in surprise, "You actually haven't given yourself to the deity yet?!"
"Ugh..."
Yotsuya Miko pursed her lips, turned her head away, and whispered, "It's not my fault, it's because I had to live with Mom."
Mm...
It was definitely not her problem!
Touko Yotsuya rolled her eyes at her in annoyance.
To think she would brazenly shift the responsibility onto her?
However...
Touko Yotsuya didn't say anything, but instead said with an agreeing expression, "That is indeed Mom's fault."
Miko: "?"
"Therefore!"
Touko Yotsuya's eyes sparkled, and she said righteously, "Let Mom make up for the progress you've fallen behind on!"
"!"
Miko's heart jolted violently, and she said loudly, "No, that won't do!"
Touko Yotsuya's expression was unreadable, and she said in a ghostly tone, "Well, that won't be up to you~"
Miko's heart tightened abruptly!
A trace of anxiety rose on her face.
The sense of urgency was pressing down on her!!
Seeing Miko's expression, Touko Yotsuya gave a subtle curl of her lips.
She understood her own daughter better than anyone.
If she didn't push her a little, she didn't know how long she would drag it out.
Through her investigations, she knew.
There were quite a few shrine maidens serving the gods...
Since she had already embarked on this path, she had to bet everything she had!
You idiot daughter!!
If things continued like this, she...