"Sister, you..."
Mai was dumbfounded.
She had never imagined that one day her own sister would take the initiative to throw herself at someone.
Now she finally understood why...
Despite her own superior talent as a Jujutsu sorcerer...
No matter how hard she tried, she could never surpass her sister.
It could only be said...
In terms of resolve, the gap between them was far too wide.
On the other side.
Nobara wasn't much better off.
She thought she had misheard.
Maki-senpai was this fierce?
Ayato gazed at Maki, the corner of his mouth curling up.
Not bad.
Having just become a servant and already having this kind of resolve.
"I-is it not allowed?"
Feeling Ayato's gaze, Maki was completely red.
"No, it's very allowed."
Ayato smiled, reached out to grab her wrist, and applied a little force.
Hum!
The next moment.
A flash of light.
Both their figures vanished.
That afternoon.
"It's still... not over."
"The time... is way too long."
Mai and Nobara sat on the sofa, their bodies constantly twisting.
Listening to those indescribable sounds...
Images were forming in their minds.
It felt like they were starting to become strange.
Thump.
Mai suddenly stood up.
"???"
Nobara blinked. "What are you doing?"
"Nothing. I'm getting a drink of water."
Gulp, gulp, gulp.
After drinking a large glass of water, Mai let out a breath.
After calming down, she looked at Nobara and said, "Do you think we should work hard like my sister?"
"..."
Nobara's eyes widened.
How did the topic turn to this?
Were these sisters this competitive?
Or was the problem with me?
Night gradually fell.
In the dining room.
Nobara and Mai sat facing each other.
They looked at each other.
But had no appetite at all.
Aside from the fact that dinner was the most ordinary thing...
The most important thing was.
The sounds from upstairs hadn't stopped.
Nobara held her chopsticks, instinctively squeezing her thighs together.
Her face was as red as an apple.
She muttered unconsciously.
"Why did I choose to live here?"
If she had known, she would have bought an apartment elsewhere.
It wasn't like she didn't have money.
Now this situation...
Was just making things difficult for herself.
Mai was also restless, wanting to rush upstairs several times.
But she forcibly restrained herself.
No way.
Doing it together or something...
Absolutely impossible.
Her fists clenched, and she gritted her teeth.
Tap, tap, tap.
Just then, Maki came downstairs.
It was finally over?
Mai and Nobara were overjoyed and instinctively looked over.
But soon.
Both of them were dumbfounded.
Nobara stammered, "S-senpai, y-y-you..."
Maki paused, then looked down and smiled slightly.
"What's wrong with it?"
"Putting them back on is too much trouble."
After speaking, Maki opened the refrigerator and took out several cans of iced drinks.
Her throat was a bit sore.
She needed to moisten it.
"Oh, by the way, Master isn't leaving tonight."
As if remembering something, Maki winked at them.
"You two should get some sleep too."
Leaving those words, Maki drank her beverage while going upstairs.
At the same time.
A glow of Blessing shone on her body.
Mai: "..."
Nobara: "..."
Early the next morning.
Occult Research Club.
"The Khaos Brigade guys are really careful. I can't find their tracks at all."
Ayato drank his black tea, shaking his head in disappointment.
These past few days.
Although it seemed like he hadn't done any proper work...
In Tokyo.
He had been constantly releasing his perception, searching almost every corner of Tokyo.
But aside from a few Stray Devils...
He hadn't found a single member of the Khaos Brigade, nor any powerful Special-grade Cursed Spirits or even deities.
However.
This also indirectly confirmed that Tokyo was indeed facing a brewing storm.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be a complete absence of even Special-grade Cursed Spirits.
"I do have some good news, though."
Rias propped her cheek with one hand and smiled. "According to intelligence from my brother..."
"We can roughly determine the general timeframe of the Khaos Brigade's actions."
"And the main location is indeed Tokyo."
Hearing Rias's words, Ayato's eyes flickered slightly.
If that was the case...
He would need to place his pieces in advance and make some preparations early.