"Have you heard? Under Ayato-sama's command, the Revolutionary Army's forces have been completely annihilated."
"No way... wasn't the Revolutionary Army supposed to have a million troops? They only just rose up a few days ago!"
"It's absolutely true. The million-strong army has completely collapsed. Countless high-ranking members of the Revolutionary Army have been captured. Ayato-sama is truly brilliant."
Inside the Imperial Palace, some guards gathered, discussing the recent major events. When they spoke of Ayato, their eyes were filled with awe and reverence.
And at that moment, Ayato and the others also walked out of the palace.
Although they were far apart, none of them were ordinary people, so they heard everything clearly.
Najenda sighed, "Devil-sama, you are becoming more and more popular."
A Devil being adored by people?
Although it felt strange, it was indeed the truth.
"Really?"
Ayato looked at her with a half-smile. "I wonder if I've won your heart yet?"
"..."
Najenda wanted to refute it, but the words simply wouldn't come out.
Yes, that 'people' included her.
Najenda looked at Ayato with some complexity, thinking about everything that had happened during this time.
Her long-cherished wish had always been to build a country where everyone could live with laughter and joy.
Now, because of Ayato's appearance, that goal was within reach.
She said softly, "Aren't Akame and the other two enough for you?"
Ayato smiled meaningfully. "Who said there were only three?"
"..."
Najenda was stunned, then said instinctively, "How many more?"
"You'll know when you become my servant. Tempted?"
Hearing this, Najenda's face felt hot. She thought about the process of Akame becoming a Devil.
But she didn't refuse. Instead, she said with some complexity, "My mind is a bit confused. Let me think about it, okay?"
After all, she was once the boss of Akame and the others.
If she really became a Devil...
Wouldn't she be competing with them for a man?
Thinking about it, it was strangely embarrassing.
Ayato looked at her deeply. "Don't worry, my door is always open for you."
Najenda didn't realize that by saying those words, she had already sealed her fate.
Then, Ayato said, "Leone, I'm taking Akame and Esdeath out for a while. You stay and guard the palace."
Leone nodded. "Master, leave it to me."
Esdeath smiled charmingly. "Master, are you taking me out on a date? But why bring Akame?"
Stare!
Akame didn't say a word, just stared intently at Esdeath.
For some reason...
She really disliked this woman.
Ayato looked at Esdeath strangely.
'I knew Esdeath became gentle when she was in love...'
'But this contrast... was too big, wasn't it?'
'However, it felt pretty good.'
...
The Far West!
Whoosh!
Ayato and the other two flapped their Devil wings, quickly slicing through the sky, and landed in a mountain range of continuous volcanoes.
As soon as they landed, an immense wave of heat and sulfur hit them.
"The environment here is very harsh."
Looking at the churning magma in the nearby volcanic craters, Esdeath's eyes narrowed. "For a Super Danger Beast to live here, it truly deserves the title of King."
"Hmm."
Ayato nodded, a faint glimmer in his eyes.
He could sense a fairly strong presence deep within the volcanic magma.
Strong enough that he even felt a slight hint of danger.
'This King of Danger Beast... was no ordinary being.'
Ayato walked forward a few steps, looking down into the crater. "Both of you, step back."
The two nodded and obediently retreated a distance.
"What, still not coming out?"
Ayato said calmly. His magic power shot up into the sky, causing the magma to churn violently, even making the entire volcanic range tremble slightly.
And at that moment, deep within the magma, a colossal being opened its eyes.
Those eyes were blood-red, as if flames were burning within.
Its massive body moved, stirring up towering waves in the magma.
"Roar!"
The next instant, an earth-shattering roar erupted from the volcano.
The sound waves passed through the ground, visibly distorting the air. Even Akame and Esdeath in the distance had their expressions change.
Since becoming Devils, their strength had been growing by leaps and bounds.
Yet just the roar had made them feel intimidated.
"This is the King of Danger Beast? It's this powerful?"
Esdeath looked eager to try. If not for Ayato's order, she would have attacked without hesitation.
Boom!
And just then, the entire crater exploded. A giant beast, mountain-sized, neither dragon nor snake, rose into the air.
Boom!
Then, like a monstrous tidal wave, flames erupted from the giant beast, instantly sweeping in all directions.
The already terrifying temperature began to rise even further.
"Hmph!"
Esdeath snorted coldly, stamping her foot forward. A wave of freezing cold spread out.
But even so, she could still feel the onrushing heat.
"So hot!"
Akame said blankly. "Such a strong Danger Beast."
But even so, she made no other move.
If her master said wait, then she would wait.
Above this giant beast's head, a flash of excitement appeared in Ayato's eyes.
"This is quite a harvest. I didn't expect this world to produce a Danger Beast that rivals an Ultimate-Class Devil."
Among countless worlds, there was never a shortage of exceptionally talented beings.
Like Esdeath and Akame.
If not for the limitations of this world's resources, they could definitely become stronger.
And this beast before him was even more so.
"Roar! Roar!"
The King of Danger Beast roared repeatedly at Ayato, its eyes filled with ferocity and brutality.
But it did not attack.
Instinct told it that the tiny creature before it was very dangerous.
Sensing the King of Danger Beast' hostility, Ayato's gaze turned cold. "You are indeed very strong. No one in this world can threaten you."
"But unfortunately, you've met me."
As his words fell, Ayato's figure remained still. With a light wave of his hand, a massive light blue magic circle covered the sky.
"Roar!"
The King of Danger Beast' pupils contracted violently.
The feeling of danger, after the magic circle appeared, had increased countless times.
Although it couldn't speak, its intelligence was certainly not inferior to a human's.
Without any hesitation, the King of Danger Beast shot into the sky.
Towering flames erupted violently, as if to incinerate the sky, to burn Ayato to ashes.
Looking at all this calmly, Ayato's gaze was indifferent. He simply waved his hand slightly, as if brushing away dust.
Crackle!
Terrifying lightning flashed, illuminating the world.
The towering flames solidified in an instant, then collapsed and scattered.
The terrifying lightning engulfed the King of Danger Beast. The immense power exploded, as if destroying the world.
Under Akame and Esdeath's watch, most of the volcano was destroyed.
Before long...
The dazzling lightning disappeared.
The King of Danger Beast let out an unwilling wail and fell like a meteor.
"This Danger Beast' flames are no joke. What kind of Imperial Arm should I make from it?"
Unconsciously, Ayato thought of Esdeath's Demon's Extract.