Empire World.
In the palace.
"Master, Chelsea is the most outstanding talent in the empire recently. According to your instructions, she is qualified to become a servant."
Najenda's expression was solemn as she bowed to Ayato.
"Your subordinate, Chelsea, pays homage to Ayato-sama."
Chelsea knelt on one knee, speaking fervently. "Please, my lord, let me become your servant."
Her eyes were filled with fervor and admiration.
The person before her was the one who had single-handedly created a prosperous age.
The people lived in peace, and the empire was clear and bright from top to bottom.
This was truly a legendary achievement.
After the failure of the revolutionary army, she had accepted Akame's invitation to join the empire.
All just to see Ayato.
And now,
Not only could she see him, but she also had the chance to serve such a person. It was truly the highest honor.
But soon,
Her heart became nervous.
'Would I perhaps not gain Ayato-sama's approval?'
Watching this, Najenda remained expressionless.
This scene was very familiar.
It was her master's common tactic.
But as a servant, not only could she not expose it, but she also had to cooperate well.
So, regarding this matter, she hadn't breathed a word of it.
"Since you were recommended by Najenda, I naturally trust her judgment."
Ayato, sitting on the throne, smiled and spoke. "But you must think carefully. After becoming my Devil, your body and mind will be my possessions. You will have to serve me forever."
"Of course, that would be my honor."
Chelsea looked up sharply, even on the verge of tears of joy.
Ayato: "..."
'In this situation, wasn't her reaction a bit too intense?'
Ayato gave Najenda a look.
"Is there something wrong with this girl?"
Najenda blinked and returned a look.
"She's always hanging out with Leone and the others. Who knows what they've been feeding her."
"..."
'Leone, huh.'
'Never mind then.'
"Since you've made your decision."
Ayato raised his hand, and an Evil Piece appeared in it.
Seeing this, Chelsea quickly stepped forward a few steps and knelt again on one knee.
This distance would allow the piece to easily touch her.
'Oh!'
'Very perceptive, isn't she?'
Ayato smiled with satisfaction.
'Come to think of it,'
'From now on, my card collecting in the Empire World would be complete.'
Then, he spoke. "The Reincarnation Ceremony... Leone told you about it, right?"
"She did, Master."
'The role transition was very quick, wasn't it?'
Giving her a look, Ayato continued. "In that case, take it off."
"Yes, Master."
Taking a deep breath, Chelsea began to move.
Although she had been prepared, her face uncontrollably flushed.
Being like this in front of a man was a first for her.
She wondered if Ayato would be satisfied with her.
'Come to think of it,'
'Leone had said that Master seemed to like...'
She instinctively looked down.
Chelsea felt an inexplicable unease.
Ignoring Chelsea's thoughts, Ayato took the Evil Piece and slowly pressed it down.
Hum!
A dark red magic circle appeared.
Under Chelsea's watch, the piece sank into her skin.
'I'm now Master's servant?'
A happy smile appeared on her face.
Thump! Thump!
But soon, she had no time to think.
Her body was so hot.
Her heart felt like it was about to jump out.
Inside her, her flesh and cells seemed to be undergoing earth-shattering changes.
Then,
Unbearable itching appeared around her tailbone area.
"Hnnh..."
She let out a soft grunt and instinctively began to move.
Whoosh!
The next moment, a pair of small Devil wings burst from her back.
A slender Devil tail also emerged, its heart-shaped tip constantly swaying in the air.
"How do you feel?"
Ayato casually pinched her wing and asked.
"Haah!"
Chelsea's body went soft, and she nearly fell to the ground.
She gave Ayato a charming look and even actively offered her tail.
"Very good. The power in my body is unprecedented."
"I see."
Ayato grabbed the tail with his other hand and began to knead it.
Since it was offered, how could he refuse?
From a long time ago,
He had done some research on his servants' tails and wings.
Esdeath's was cold.
Utaha's was hot.
As for Chelsea's, it was somewhat like cotton candy. Anyway, it's not bad.
"Mmm..."
Watching this, Najenda only felt her skin burn.
'She was already in Master's shape.'
'To think it would be like this...'
After a moment, Ayato let go of his hand.
He thought to himself,
'Should I start a servants' tail contest in the future, with myself as the judge?'
'Mm!'
'That was a good idea.'
"Phew!"
Chelsea breathed a sigh of relief and slowly withdrew her wings and tail.
"It's over. You can get up now."
Seeing Chelsea not moving, Ayato said, "There's no need to kneel all the time. I don't have that many rules with my servants."
"N-No, that's not it."
Chelsea quickly shook her head, wrapped her arms around Ayato's thigh, and whispered, "Has Master forgotten? Isn't the next step for me to serve Master?"
Ayato: "..."
'Was that so? How come I didn't know?'
'But, it could be arranged.'
Looking at Chelsea, the corners of Ayato's mouth curled up.
Since the servant was so proactive, he of course had to fulfill his duties as Master.
On the other side,
Najenda silently withdrew.
On her way back, Najenda breathed deeply.
She touched her face. It was still hot.
'Dammit, what kind of nonsensical knowledge had that Leone been teaching the newcomers?'
Originally,
She had thought she could give herself right after the Reincarnation Ceremony.
Who would have thought,
She would be beaten to it by a newcomer.
And, she couldn't take action either.
After all, this was an unwritten rule that the servants had gradually established after the Utaha incident.