"Raynare, go summon your two companions. I'll brand each of them with a Master–Servant Contract one by one."
Sitting at the dining table, Takumi didn't move, calmly issuing his command.
Even though it was only his first day as a "Master," he found himself surprisingly comfortable with the role.
Raynare, whose heart had already shifted from defiance to obedience, lowered her head respectfully.
"Yes, Master. As you wish~"
Knowing there was no room left for resistance, Raynare stepped out the door immediately.
As she moved, she began to feel the subtle changes in her body. To her shock, her strength had risen.
The light-energy within her had increased by nearly a tenth compared to yesterday. That kind of progress… under normal training, she might not achieve in hundreds of years.
"Could it be… the Master–Servant Contract?"
Her gaze grew feverish.
If this contract really made her stronger, then becoming his servant didn't seem like such a loss.
At the same time, Takumi noticed changes within himself. His own power had grown sharper, more aggressive.
The speed of this growth was unnaturally fast—it had to be tied to the contract from last night.
Just then, Maria appeared with her head wrapped in bumps, looking dejected, followed by Mio.
"Maria, good timing. Tell me more about the fine details of the Master–Servant Contract."
The moment it was brought up, Mio also turned her head quickly, the motion sending ripples across her overly-full blouse.
Definitely more than a G-cup—bigger even than Raynare!
No wonder when he buried himself in her, he felt like he was being swallowed whole.
Outwardly, Takumi remained calm, but inside he marveled. A world-class treasure like this… he had to cherish it carefully.
And given Mio's age, she still had plenty of room to grow!
"Mmm… stop staring~~"
Takumi's gaze felt like it carried heat—or maybe it was the subconscious bond of Master and Servant.
Mio immediately sensed it, giving him a bashful glare.
Meanwhile, Maria, under double pressure, began to explain the contract's finer rules.
If a servant betrays their master, the contract's curse will trigger immediately.The servant isn't forced into absolute obedience—if the order is unreasonable, the curse won't activate.A servant has the Right of Defiance, as long as it's done for the master's sake.As long as both sides act out of consideration and trust, the curse won't be triggered.Most importantly: when Master and Servant engage in "soul communication," it produces a dual-cultivation effect that boosts strength.
"Mio-sama, you should be feeling some changes yourself, right?"
Maria cautiously shifted the topic.
Blinking innocently, Mio tentatively felt her own magic. And sure enough, her power had grown—her control was sharper, her reserves greater.
If it had been yesterday, she might've had enough strength to at least put up a fight instead of being crushed instantly.
Takumi's mind screamed bug!
Such a heaven-defying contract, and yet demons had actually discarded it?
But it made sense. Normal contracts were harsh, with instant-death triggers for betrayal.
That left no room for "dual cultivation," and even weakened overall loyalty, leading to power decline.
Compared to the gentler but more reliable Evil Pieces, the Master–Servant Contract seemed like a poor choice.
Now that Mio understood the rules, she tried a test.
"Taku…Onii-chan."
But the moment she called him by name, the curse ring at her neck flared.
Face flushing, she immediately switched to: "Master…"
The curse faded. Mio's cheeks were crimson as she glanced at him.
"Why does calling you Onii-chan not work… is it because it doesn't match your will?"
"It's subconscious. What I want is… a capable little sister."
Not realizing the double meaning in his words, Mio puffed up angrily. "There's no little sister that gets bullied by her big brother like this…"
She muttered under her breath as she sat at the table and began nibbling at her breakfast.
Maria, still smiling sweetly, agreed with Takumi without hesitation:
"Takumi-nii is right! A little sister only has value if she's showing blissful faces and screaming sweetly, otherwise what's the point?"
"Mari-aaa!!!"
Mio roared, dragging Maria over by the scruff.
Watching their squabble, Takumi felt oddly relaxed. This life was far better than what he'd had before.
At the table, he laid out his plans.
"—As for Mio, I'm going to arrange for you to transfer to Kuoh Academy. Before the term starts, I'll also open an exorcist office to take requests, make some money, and build connections. You two can tag along and help—it'll be good training."
Mio nodded at the first half, but hesitated on the second.
Placing her hand on her massive chest, she whispered, "I still have some of my adoptive parents' savings. I don't need to earn money."
"The point is training!"
Takumi flicked her forehead, looking at her like she was hopeless.
Why suffer searching for trouble when trouble could walk right into his office?
Pouting with teary eyes, Mio sulked at him.
Maria quickly smoothed things over. "Mio-sama, your combat ability really is too weak. By rights, you should've been able to fight Raynare on equal footing."
And she wasn't wrong. Mio's potential was extraordinary.
If she mastered her innate Gravity Magic and combined it with her deep demonic reserves, she could easily reach Ultimate-class demon levels—possibly even Demon King-class.
With both of them insisting, Mio couldn't refuse.
Takumi grinned to himself.
A capable little sister… and a rich one at that. Not only useful, but one he could mooch off—perfect!
The property for the office had been something he debated for a while, but Mio had bought it outright without blinking.
If not for her being underage, orphaned, and Maria looking like a child, they wouldn't have been wandering around homeless in the first place.
Thanks to money solving most problems, purchases and renovations were settled quickly.
At the same time, information came back from Raynare. Her two remaining companions, Kalawarna and Mittelt, along with a group of Fallen Priests, were now gathered at the church in Kuoh Town.
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