Hearing Ayato's words,
Grayfia's expression changed for an instant.
She gazed at Ayato, nodded, and said: "Yes, I like you very much."
Ayato was stunned, 'She admitted it just like that.'
"Then, could you tell me, when did it start?"
He was genuinely curious.
Although he had grown up in the House of Gremory and had always been in contact with Grayfia...
He had never noticed this.
"I... I liked you not long after we first met."
Grayfia's face flushed slightly and said: "It's... it's quite embarrassing, isn't it... liking..."
"So that's how it is. I didn't expect Grayfia-nee to have liked me so early."
Ayato was slightly stunned.
Good grief, really good grief.
He couldn't tell from her appearance, but Grayfia had such tastes.
He looked at Grayfia, whose face was gradually turning red, and smiled: "How is liking me embarrassing?"
"Then, Grayfia-nee, would you like to see me as I was back then?"
"Hmm?"
Grayfia blinked, a look of confusion in her eyes. She asked instinctively: "Can you do that?"
"Of course. I'm a Campione now."
Incarnation: Youth!
The moment his voice fell, Ayato's figure began to gradually change, as if he had become more than ten years younger.
Grayfia's eyes immediately widened. She murmured: "So... so cute."
"How is it?"
Ayato spread his hands, spun around, and smiled lightly: "This is an Authority from the War God. I believe I am no different from back then."
"No... no different, the s-same."
Grayfia was already turning red.
But her body kept moving forward, beginning to look at Ayato.
"I didn't expect to see Ayato-chan like this again. What a wonderful surprise."
Looking at Ayato, an unprecedented possessiveness arose in Grayfia's heart.
Hearing Grayfia's words, Ayato's thoughts began to drift.
Because...
Looking up at the surging waves so close, Ayato's eyelids twitched.
Then, he saw the fervor in Grayfia's eyes.
'Something's wrong!'
'Very, very wrong!'
'Using this Authority might have been a bit hasty.'
"Um, Grayfia-nee, have you looked enough?"
Ayato chose his words carefully and said: "I'm going to release the Authority now."
"No."
Grayfia flatly refused, saying: "I haven't had my fill of Ayato-chan like this."
Having said that, she waved her hand casually, and a gentle magical force acted on Ayato's body.
Ayato: "..."
After a moment's hesitation, Ayato also went along with this magical force and lay down on the ground.
Then, he looked at Grayfia.
He really hadn't expected such a development.
But it seemed good.
Sensing Ayato's gaze, Grayfia felt a wave of nervousness.
In her entire life, she had never even replenished magic power.
She had acted on impulse just now.
But what was she supposed to do next?
Although she had read some books, her mind was now blank.
She tried to move, but was extremely clumsy.
"Grayfia-nee, what's wrong?"
Ayato looked completely innocent and said: "You seem very nervous. Can I help you with something?"
Hearing this, Grayfia's cheeks grew even redder. She lowered her head and said softly: "I... I... right... the blessing... I heard you've given every servant a blessing."
Ayato smiled slightly, his body floating up gently: "So that's it. Grayfia-nee, you should have said so."
"After all, granting blessings is a master's duty."
Having said that.
Ayato's figure flashed, appearing above Grayfia.
Grayfia looked up and said: "Then come. I also want to see what a god's blessing is like."
"Alright."
"Mmm..."
"But Grayfia-nee, this form is quite inconvenient. Let me release the Authority, how about it?"
"No, I haven't had my fill yet. You're not allowed to change back."
"Grayfia-nee, what are you using magic for now?"
"Less complaining. Just focus on granting the blessing. Be good, Ayato-chan."
The entire Game Field roared again.
Terrifying magical energy surged continuously.
…
Late at night!
In the Game Field.
It was even more ruined now.
The ground all around was covered in patches of cracks.
Grayfia, the Silver-Haired Queen of Annihilation, was very strong, but Ayato was stronger.
As a Campione, he was truly well-rounded.
At this moment, he summoned the virtual panel.
[Origin +2]
[Origin +3]
Looking at the text, a strange expression appeared on Ayato's face.
'What was this?'
'A new world?'
'But gaining Origin Points was an unexpected bonus.'
Thinking this, there were rustling sounds beside him.
Ayato turned his head. Grayfia was already awake.
It had to be said…
She was truly tough.
She had actually used that level of magical power.
If it weren't in a different space, if it were in reality, his entire apartment would have been demolished.
And if he hadn't released the Youth Authority midway, he probably wouldn't have been able to hold on.
"You cheated."
Looking at Ayato, Grayfia said angrily: "You released the Authority."
"Don't worry, there will be other chances."
Hearing this, Grayfia smiled with satisfaction.
Everything that had happened today was like a dream.
She stood up somewhat unsteadily. With a flash of light, her battle dress transformed back into the familiar maid outfit.
She tidied up, then suddenly remembered something and said: "Oh, Ayato-chan, Azazel asked me to bring you this."
As she spoke, a magic circle flashed in her hand, and a gauntlet appeared.
The gauntlet was completely crimson, exquisitely shaped, resembling a dragon's head, radiating an inexplicable intimidating aura.
This was, without a doubt, the Boosted Gear.
"That Azazel, I almost thought he forgot again."
Taking the Boosted Gear, a gleam of light flashed in Ayato's eyes.
With his strength...
Ordinary Sacred Gears were useless.
Only Longinus could catch his eye.