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In just a few minutes, Yukina Himeragi's painful cries gradually faded away.

After about ten minutes, everything fell into silence. Yukina's eyes had turned pitch black, and a mark identical to the sigil of August's demon form appeared on her neck.

This mark was something that both Akame and Beatrice possessed as well, though theirs were located on their chests. Yukina was the first to have it on her neck.

Having successfully fused with this immense power—especially the power of the Commandment—Yukina was left in awe.

[Commandment: Gluttony – The ability to devour all forms of magic, rendering any magic-based attacks null and void.]

August smiled as he observed Yukina. The Apostle of Gluttony had been born.

Magic nullification was practically a cheat ability, especially in this world, where familiars were beings that manifested through magic as their medium.

However, this did not mean Yukina was invincible. The ability to "devour all magic" had its limits.

If she were to face an opponent whose power vastly surpassed hers, she would still be powerless.

"Master..."

As she stood up and looked at August, Yukina's expression flickered with complex emotions. In the end, she knelt before him on one knee.

Seeing this, August's smile widened. Now that Yukina had fused with the Commandment, she belonged to him. Whether she wished it or not, under the influence of the Commandment, she would become his most loyal servant.

Asagi Aiba observed with narrowed eyes. She noticed Yukina's internal struggle, yet her newfound devotion to August was undeniable.

Meanwhile, Sayaka Kirasaka was fuming, clenching her fists so tightly that they might as well have shattered. If looks could kill, August would have died countless times already.

Her beloved Yukina... now kneeling before this despicable man—it was simply too much to bear.

"From today onwards, you shall be my Apostle of Gluttony, Yukina Himeragi."

"Yes, my lord."

"Before you, there are two others whom you'll meet soon. They will be your closest companions from now on."

"Understood."

Yukina nodded, though deep down, she had resigned herself to this fate.

The attitude of the Lion King Organization and the intentions of Asagi Aiba had made it clear—her future belonged solely to August. As someone raised within the organization, she had no way to escape it.

"Since everything is settled, I'll take my leave now."

Asagi Aiba wanted to return and report everything immediately.

Especially regarding August's Commandment power—not only could it enhance others, but it also granted him absolute control over their lives and souls.

Most importantly, Yukina was merely the third one. There were two others. If she didn't uncover their identities, she wouldn't be able to sleep in peace.

August said nothing as Asagi left, leaving only himself, Natsuki Minamiya, Yukina Himeragi, and Sayaka Kirasaka in the office.

With Asagi gone, the spell placed on Sayaka was lifted, allowing her to speak again.

"You bastard! How could you do this to Yukina?!"

"Oh? Asagi just left, and you're already stirring up trouble?"

"I—mmph!"

Before Sayaka could continue, Yukina quickly covered her mouth.

Having personally experienced August's power, Yukina understood the consequences. She had already paid the price for her actions, and she wouldn't allow Sayaka to suffer the same fate.

August, however, didn't take Sayaka's outburst seriously. There would be plenty of time to "educate" her later.

"You're in the same class as Kanon, correct?"

"Yes, Master."

"Then Kanon's safety is now your responsibility. Ensure that not even a single strand of her hair is harmed."

"Understood. I will protect her with my life."

Regarding Kanon Kanase, Yukina Himeragi had always held a good impression of her.

Thanks to Nagisa Akatsuki's introduction and their interactions, the two had become friends and maintained a fairly close relationship. For such a pure-hearted girl, Yukina would have protected her even if August hadn't mentioned it.

"As for you," August's gaze shifted to Sayaka Kirasaka, "from now on, you'll serve as my personal maid."

"Huh? What did you just say? A maid?"

"What, do you have a problem with it? I don't really mind, but I believe your superior, Himeragi, hasn't gone too far yet."

That statement instantly silenced Sayaka. Before coming here, she had been thoroughly lectured by her teacher and repeatedly warned by Yukina's superior.

She was explicitly told not to displease August under any circumstances. Especially her teacher—who had given her a strict ultimatum. If she were to be expelled or cause dissatisfaction, the consequences would be dire, involving punishments she never wanted to experience in her lifetime.

Sayaka knew her mentor well, and the punishments she devised were as creative as they were terrifying. This time, the severity in her tone indicated that failure was not an option. If she messed up, she was as good as doomed.

"Fine. A maid it is."

Seeing Sayaka yield, August couldn't help but smile.

He already had a fair number of maids in his service, particularly in the world of High School DxD, where two perfect demon attendants faithfully served him.

Each of them was an exemplary maid, but now, with Sayaka, he had someone who resented the role and accepted it begrudgingly. The prospect of gradually shaping her into his ideal was amusing to him.

This was precisely why August had only presented one Commandment. From the beginning, he had never intended for Sayaka to fuse with it. Training a proud and reluctant girl into submission was, in his eyes, an entertaining pastime.

Moreover, Sayaka's androphobia—the extreme aversion to men—made things even more interesting.

"Speaking of maids, I wouldn't mind having one myself," Natsuki Minamiya chimed in, a sly smile playing on her lips.

August blinked, suddenly reminded that this woman was a known enthusiast of maids.

In the original timeline, the artificial lifeform, Astarte, had been assigned as Natsuki's personal maid.

"Sure, why not? What's mine is yours. Maids are nothing special; I can split them with you."

"Now that's an offer I can't refuse."

Natsuki's eyes gleamed mischievously as she glanced at Sayaka, who looked as if she were on the verge of tears.

Sayaka felt like she had walked straight into a den of wolves. Not only was August an insufferable man, but this witch was no better.

She, the most outstanding Miko of the Lion King Organization, was now reduced to being a maid—not just for one, but for both of them.

Her future suddenly seemed bleak and hopeless.

The only source of comfort was Yukina Himeragi, the sole pure presence in her life, a glimmer of solace amidst the chaos.

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