"Devil's Harem: A New Familiar's Game."

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At Minato's house—

Utaha squinted slightly as she looked at Minato, who seemed full of energy and in an unusually good mood.

"What's up? Is there something on my face?"

"No," Utaha sniffed the air, her expression becoming a little complicated. "It's just... you smell kind of different."

Her nose twitched again. The look in her eyes turned sharper. "You were with President Rias all night, weren't you?"

For the first time, she truly hated how enhanced her sense of smell had become after turning into a devil.

Seriously? This is just your first day back and you've already... devoured President Rias?

The thought made her expression shift.

She had long since realized her feelings for Minato—she really did like him.

Sure, she knew that Rias had the unshakable position of the "main wife."

But even a concubine's gotta dream big, right?

She had considered getting ahead of Rias.

But this? This was way too fast. Didn't even give her a shot.

Damn it!

Was she being too reserved?

"Utaha-senpai, you look scary right now..."

Asia, who had been standing nearby, quietly took a step back.

She could see the aura of resentment around Utaha.

Did something happen last night?

Asia blinked, a million question marks popping up in her head.

"Anyway, I've got something to announce."

Minato clapped his hands and said:

"The Rating Game's been scheduled. It'll happen in three days."

"Before that, I want to introduce you to a few of my companions."

"Eh? Wait—Master, hold on—"

Utaha didn't even finish her sentence before Minato vanished into a magic circle.

"Ugh…"

All she could do was sigh softly.

"It's okay, Utaha-senpai," Asia said, trying to comfort her. "You heard him—Master's coming right back."

"It must be nice not knowing anything..." Utaha sighed again as she looked at the innocent girl.

So much could change in just one night. She couldn't afford to gamble anymore.

But now, it was too late to say anything.

After thinking for a moment—

Utaha hurried out of the apartment and made a beeline for the clothing store in the mall.

The place was packed with all kinds of styles and outfits.

She opened her secret stash of cash.

She was buying everything—every style, every look.

By the time she left the store, her cheeks were bright red.

But in her eyes? Determination.

"Screw it. I'm going all in."

"You're really taking them to your world?"

Inside a palace, Najenda looked visibly hesitant. "Are you... coming back?"

"It's just for a game. Of course I'm coming back," Minato replied casually. "Besides, I'm pretty attached to this world."

After all, he'd already mentally claimed this world as his own.

Najenda's face flushed slightly as something crossed her mind. She mumbled, "Is it... because of me?"

Minato paused for a second, then smiled naturally. "Well, yeah. Obviously."

What a beautiful misunderstanding.

After a brief silence, Najenda looked up and asked, "Will you be gone long?"

The empire had only just stabilized.

There was still so much to do.

"Don't worry. You'll be running this world while I'm gone."

Minato looked at her calmly and asked, "So? Do you have an answer for me now?"

"Will you become my familiar?"

Najenda's eyes turned resolute. "Yes, I will!"

"You won't regret it," Minato said with a grin as he pulled out a devil piece. "You already know how this works."

"I do."

Najenda blushed and began unbuttoning her top as she stepped closer.

Seeing that, Minato pressed the devil piece against her.

In an instant—

The piece merged into Najenda's body.

Buzz!

A pale red magic circle lit up beneath her, and Najenda finally understood what Akame and the others had experienced.

Something inside her felt like it was awakening.

Her breathing gradually grew heavier.

"Nnngh..."

With a soft groan, bat-like wings burst out from her back.

A long devil tail also slithered out behind her.

"So... this is what it feels like to become a devil...?"

She whispered, staring at her new tail, then glanced at Minato.

The next moment, her tail slowly reached toward him.

"Master, we're here!"

"What's with the urgency? Did you call us just to go on a date?"

"Nah, he probably found some new tasty meat."

Esteth and the other two approached, just in time to see that scene—each of their eyebrows twitched slightly.

"Hey there!"

Najenda froze, instantly retracting her wings and tail and hurriedly buttoning up her clothes.

What a shame.

Minato regretfully pulled his hand back.

Still, she belonged to him now. No need to rush.

A few hours later—

Using the devil contracts as coordinates, Minato set up a magic circle that linked the two worlds directly.

It wasn't much different from a regular teleportation circle.

The only catch—it needed his source magic to activate.

As the glowing circle appeared, Esdeath and the others stared at it curiously.

They were very interested in the world of devils.

"Najenda, you okay staying behind to run the empire for now?"

"Leave it to me, Master."

"Good."

Minato nodded and turned to the others. "Alright, step into the circle."

The three women walked forward.

Buzz!

The magic circle flared to life, and the four of them vanished.

Back at Minato's house—

A flash of light filled the room.

Four figures gradually appeared out of thin air.

"So this is Master's world?"

"Wonder what kind of strong people live here?"

"Heh, I just hope they have good booze."

Esdeath and the others looked around the room, muttering to themselves.

"Master-kun, you're back?"

Always alert to any movements, Utaha immediately pushed the door open.

But her gaze quickly sharpened as it landed on Esdeath and her crew.

They smelled like rivals!

And seriously—each one of them was a drop-dead gorgeous girl.

Not only that, they all seemed super strong.

Especially that ice-blue-eyed woman… her gaze was straight-up dangerous.

Nope. Utaha, you cannot lose here.

She straightened her back and met the three women's eyes head-on.

"You must be our senior familiar, right?"

Leone gave a big, friendly grin. "I'm Leone. Let's get along, yeah?"

"I'm Akame," the red-eyed girl said plainly. "Nice to meet you."

Esdeath gave Utaha a teasing smile. "I'm Esdeath. Gotta say, I like your attitude."

"I'm Utaha. Just call me Utaha."

"And I'm Asia!"

Having heard the commotion, Asia poked her head out from behind the door.

"....."