"Wh-what did you say?"
Psykos was taken aback.
She, Psykos, one of the world's foremost espers.
And the secret mastermind behind the Monster Association.
Now, someone was calling themselves a Devil before her?
"Master is telling the truth."
Fubuki said calmly. "I am a Devil too."
"Ha?"
Hearing this, Psykos didn't know how to react.
Had this former friend lost her mind?
Calling herself a monster would be more believable than a Devil.
Shaking her head, Psykos said, "Alright, regardless of whether you're a Devil or something else, Fubuki, after all this time, what do you want with me?"
"It's not me who wants to see you, it's Master."
"Oh?"
Psykos raised an eyebrow. "Then, Mr. Devil, what can I do for you?"
Ayato smiled. "Nothing much. I'm just interested in the Vice-President of the Monster Association."
Hmm?
Psykos's expression tensed, her pupils instantly contracting.
Her identity was exposed.
Could it be that this whole meeting was a trap?
No, that's not right. If it was a trap, where were the Heroes of the Association?
She used her esper powers to sense the surroundings, but found nothing.
Fubuki was also confused.
Monster Association?
And Vice-President?
What dangerous things had her old friend been doing?
Sensing Psykos's thoughts, Ayato explained:
"Don't be so nervous. This isn't an ambush."
But Psykos didn't believe a word he said.
Hum!
Her telekinetic power surged, ready to strike directly.
"Goodness. Fighting here wouldn't be good."
Ayato snapped his fingers. A magic circle flashed.
The three of them vanished instantly.
It was as if the people around them hadn't noticed anything at all.
On the outskirts!
Psykos's expression was dazed.
In an instant...
He had brought her here?
"What exactly are you, and what power did you just use?"
Psykos stared at Ayato, her long hair beginning to float without any wind.
"I told you, I'm a Devil."
Ayato shrugged. "As for just now, it was just a simple teleportation spell."
"Still telling these childish lies at a time like this?"
Psykos sneered, her feet slowly lifting off the ground. She said coldly, "In that case, I'll just have to capture you and then ask for the answers."
The moment her voice fell, tangible telekinetic energy surged, tearing apart the ground like a shockwave, pressing down towards Ayato.
"Come to think of it, I should thank you for choosing a place like this, where I can unleash my power without restraint, without worrying about attracting Heroes..."
A proud look appeared on Psykos's face. To come with so few people knowing her identity was truly...
But the next moment, her expression changed.
Rumble!
A deafening roar echoed.
A visible shockwave rolled in all directions. The surrounding ground was torn apart, creating gullies dozens of meters long.
"Hmph!"
Psykos grunted, her whole body flying sideways. Her feet landed on the ground, shattering it into pieces.
The dust cleared.
Fubuki had appeared before Ayato, one hand slightly raised, her black dress fluttering without wind.
"Psykos, attacking Master is forbidden."
Her calm words were accompanied by a sweeping gale.
Behind her, Ayato secretly nodded.
Not bad!
Fubuki had become a qualified servant.
Although Psykos's telekinesis was nothing to him...
If the master had to do everything, what was the point of having servants?
"I underestimated you."
Psykos took a deep breath.
Although she had just struck casually, the fact that Fubuki could instantly shatter her telekinesis...
Spoke volumes.
"But fine. I've always wanted to know what expression you'd have after losing to me."
The corner of Psykos's mouth curled up, a glint of battle in her eyes.
"The current me will not lose."
Fubuki shook her head. A red light flashed over her, and her black dress transformed into red battle armor.
"Tech armor?"
A sharp glint appeared in Psykos's eyes. "Have you abandoned the path of the esper?"
"Stop talking. It only reveals your ignorance."
"Arrogant."
As they spoke, two invisible waves of telekinetic power collided directly like raging tsunamis.
Rumble!
A terrifying explosion shot straight into the sky.
A gigantic mushroom cloud, carrying vast amounts of dust and smoke, soared upwards.
The entire ground...
As if hit by an earthquake, began to tremble violently.