Chapter 3 - The Succubus's reward

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Looking at each everyone of them glimmering in reverence and utmost loyalty as if it felt like their faith to a devotee. She knew that if he ordered then any command they would heed them without any hesitation even if they may refute and doubt because in the end their goal is to please him. He was filled with joy seeing them in person rather than just pixels on screen.

“It seems everyone is here.” Arlecchino said, stepping into her self-made throne and tapping her weapon while Demiurge spoke.

“Then, everyone, let us pledge our loyalty to the Supreme One.”

All the Guardians nodded as one, and Arlecchino arrogantly rested his cheek on his knuckle watching them lined up before him. Albedo stood at their head, while the other Guardians formed a line behind her. All the Guardians had solemn, respectful expressions. They showed no sign of playing around.

Shalltear, who stood on one end of the line, stepped forward:

“Shalltear Bloodfallen, Guardian of the First, Second and Third Floors, presents herself to the Master.”

She went to one knee, one hand pressed against her chest, and bowed deeply. After that, Cocytus stepped forward and said:

“Cocytus. Guardian. Of. The. Fifth. Floor. Presents. Himself. To. The. Master.”

Much like Shalltear had, he knelt before Arlecchino like a vassal before a lord. Then, it was the twin dark elves’ turn:

“The Guardian of the Sixth Floor, Aura Bella Fiora, presents herself to the Master.”

“Al-Also a Guardian of the Sixth Floor, Mare Bello Fiore, presents himself to the Master.”

They knelt respectfully and lowered their heads to Arlecchino. Shalltear, Cocytus, Aura, and Mare all had different bodies and thus they should have each taken their steps forward differently. Yet, the way with which they knelt was identical, and they lined up neatly. After that, Demiurge advanced in a dignified manner.

“The Guardian of the Seventh Floor, Demiurge, presents himself to the Master.”

Following his crisp words, Demiurge went to one knee in a graceful descent, as though expressing his heart through his actions. Next was Queen Marika and spoke.

"The Guardian of the Eighth Floor, Marika, presents herself." Her voice was soothing and graceful fitting for a queen. Next was Morgan Le Fay.

“The Headibrarian of Nazarick, Morgan Le Fay.” Her voice was also graceful but there certainly allure that it was difficult to describe.

“Vice Head Librarian of Nazarick, Baobhan Sith, awaits your command.” She said with a hint of sadism like Shalltear.

“Mordred Pendragon, reporting for duty, Father.” She cheerfully said.

“Semiramis, It is nice to see everyone doing well.” She said with a smile.

“Artoria Pendragon, Guardian Vice Overseer, awaits your next command.” She spoke in regal tone fitting for her knightley aesthetic. Finally, Albedo stepped forward as well.

“The Guardian Overseer Albedo presents herself to the Master.”

She smiled at Arlecchino, and knelt like the other Guardians. However, Albedo continued speaking in a high and clear voice as she delivered her report to Arlecchino.

“With the exception of the Fourth Floor Guardian Fenrir, all the Floor Guardians are gathered before you. Thus do we offer up our utmost loyalty to the Master."

Albedo remained kneeling while Arlecchino grin released his aura that overwhelmed and cast pressure that was enough for them to know who was their ruler. She was their master and it was fair that she should act like one.

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