In the alleyway.
"It's true that I didn't need help."
Crusch said seriously. "But it's also true that you helped me."
"So it's only right that I thank you."
Ayato: "..."
She really was serious.
But people like this were also the easiest to deal with.
After all, an upright person can be taken advantage of by their own principles.
Although the subject was a woman...
It wasn't much different.
Sensing Ayato's gaze, Crusch raised an eyebrow slightly.
For some reason...
She felt like the other person was thinking about something rude.
But...
It must be her imagination.
After all, he was a gentleman who would help someone in trouble.
Just then, Ayato said, "Actually, I can see that deep down, you have a wish you desperately want to fulfill."
"Hmm, ha?"
Hearing this, Crusch was confused.
Where had the topic jumped to?
It felt so bizarre.
"Sir, I don't understand what you're saying."
Crusch shook her head and was about to end this bizarre conversation.
"No, you understand very well, and you've been working hard towards it all along."
The corner of Ayato's mouth curled up as he looked directly into Crusch's eyes.
"Everything you desire, I can help you achieve."
"???"
Crusch was stunned.
Was there no end to this?
Why did this person keep saying such strange things?
But if she refused harshly, wouldn't that be too hurtful?
After all!
He had just helped her.
"Um, thank you for your concern."
Ayato: "..."
She was too polite.
He said helplessly, "Actually, I wouldn't blame you for not believing me."
"I'm very sorry."
Crusch said apologetically. "I'm not very good at lying."
"It's nothing. That's only natural."
Ayato smiled slightly and took out a Devil flyer. "But it wouldn't hurt to give it a try, right?"
He was very familiar with taking in servants.
You couldn't rush it.
Different people required different methods.
"If you change your mind, just summon me."
Crusch instinctively took the flyer, her expression shocked. "A Devil summoning?"
"Sir, don't joke with me like that."
How could Devils exist?
A witch summoning might be more believable.
She wanted to return the flyer...
But when she looked up, Ayato had already disappeared.
At the inn.
"Haha, it looks like Master came back empty-handed this time."
Elsa and the others watched Ayato return, smiles on their faces.
It seemed even Master could fail sometimes.
"You need patience when fishing."
"..." xN
Ayato found a seat and sat down, ignoring the women's speechless expressions.
This inn was arranged by the kingdom as a temporary residence for the royal candidates.
So the factions of Felt, Anastasia, and Emilia were all gathered together for the first time in a while.
Felt said energetically, "Haha, whatever. Since we're finally together, let's have a big feast."
"Mm, mm, let's have a banquet! Rem agrees. Rem will go prepare the food."
Anastasia grabbed her. "No need for that trouble. Just order directly."
Ayato spoke, "Let Rem do it. Rem's cooking is better."
During this time...
Rem had frequently exchanged ideas with Erina and the others.
Her already considerable cooking skills had improved by several levels.
Before long.
Rem, having used the kitchen, continuously brought out dishes.
Ayato and the servants began to enjoy the food.
On the side.
Felt and Anastasia's eyelids twitched as they watched Kuroka and the others competing to feed Master.
Elsa and Meili aside...
Why had Emilia also turned out like this?
This was...
They didn't know how to comment anymore.
Had she already given herself away?
Damn it.
It seemed they needed to go back more often.
They were already falling behind.
Looking at this, Felt's eyes flickered.
Should she... do something?
After all, she was the senior servant who had joined first in this world!
And now...
It seemed like her position might be threatened.
After hesitating for a moment, she picked up a plate and ran towards Ayato.
"Master, try this."
Anastasia: "..."
Good grief.
Weren't you acting this way making her look foolish?
They were both slackers...
And you had to betray the cause?
"Oh?"
The corner of Elsa's mouth curled up. "Oh my, Felt, you're taking such action. How surprising."
The others' gazes...
Also became subtle.