[168] Except for Me, You Can't Bow Down to Anyone! 

Soon, August's first day of school routine passed.

Overall, apart from being surrounded by girls and getting to know Sona's peerages a bit, nothing much happened.

This day was quite fulfilling, and Sona's efficiency was extremely high. Before the afternoon school dismissal, five phones and five computers were delivered.

As a qualified otaku, not playing with a phone for over four months was quite incredible.

Because the Kuoh Academy had an early dismissal time in the afternoon, most of the afternoon was dedicated to students participating in various clubs, reducing the need for teaching staff.

Since August had just arrived today and hadn't joined any clubs, he directly chose to return home.

After all, there was still the newly deflowered maid waiting for him at home, so he had to return early.

Because the Kuoh Academy was very close, he quickly returned to the apartment.

Pushing open the door, he saw a well-organized and spotlessly clean room.

In the living room, Hilda was sitting on the sofa, attentively watching TV. A romantic soap opera was playing, but August took one glance and felt indifferent.

"My Lord, you're back, I'm sorry, I didn't notice."

Seeing August sitting on the nearby sofa, Hilda quickly stood up, looking flustered.

A maid's duty is to serve the master. Now that the master has returned, she didn't notice and continued watching TV, this was a serious dereliction of duty.

"Alright, sit down. You are now my retainer, my knight, and above all, my woman, so there's no need to be so formal."

"My Lord, Hilda is your maid, and that will never change."

"I'm not saying you're not, but you're not just my maid. Do you understand?"

"But, My Lord..."

"Here, I have the final say, or do you?"

"Of course, My Lord, your will is everything."

"In that case, in my presence, you don't need to be so formal. Isn't Sirzechs's maid also his wife? Don't be so concerned about status."

"Hilda wouldn't dare to compare herself to Lady Grayfia."

Hilda was extremely anxious due to the strict and terrifying system within the devil race.

While Grayfia was indeed a maid, she was born into the prestigious Lucifuge family, which is directly under Lucifer's command.

Strictly speaking, the Lucifuge family served as the vassals of Satan Lucifer, not mere servants.

They had been faithfully serving Satan Lucifer for generations, unlike Hilda's family, a true second-rate family, whose daughters were used to gain favor with other families.

The difference between the two was not even in the same league.

"Hilda, remember, you are now my maid, and Sirzechs and I are friends. So, you and Grayfia are on the same level, understood?"

"My Lord, this is a great disrespect. She's Satan Lucifer's wife."

"You-"

August was also helpless. For devils, the majesty of the Satan had already penetrated their bones.

The reason why the devil race fell into internal strife after the fall of the four Satans was because the Satan was the devil's belief. Losing that belief was akin to an angel losing its master.

"Hilda, in your heart, is the Satan above all or am I above all?"

"Of course, My Lord. If it's your will, even if it's the Satan, Hilda is willing to give everything for you, including life and soul."

"In that case, remember this from the bottom of your heart, I am supreme. Everything else is just a distraction."

"This..."

August's words were equivalent to overturning her years of accepted beliefs.

In the underworld, the Satan was considered supreme, the ruler of the underworld, the master of all devils. This image had been ingrained in them.

Now, August's words meant she had to overturn all of this and acknowledge only August as the ultimate authority.

"I'll give you time to accept it, but Hilda, remember, in this world, the only person you should bow down to is me, because I am your master."

"Yes, My Lord, Hilda will always remember."

It was like suddenly making a devout believer lose faith in any gods and instead believe in one person.

It was impossible to accept this immediately, so August would give Hilda time. He would never allow his subordinate, even if just a servant, to bow down to others.

Perhaps his current strength couldn't match such arrogance, but as someone who knew his own potential, it would be foolish if he didn't at least have some pride of his own.

"Come here~"

"Yes."

Hilda walked over, and August immediately pulled her into his arms.

Sitting on the sofa, he directly hugged Hilda, who was momentarily unsure of what to do.

She believed that as a maid, she didn't have the right to enjoy her master's embrace. However, this feeling made her reluctant to let go.

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