The chaos caused by the Yamai sisters was smoothly resolved with the cooperation of Aki Hayakawa and Denji.
Half an hour later, the group returned to the villa where they usually stayed.
It was still early morning, and as soon as they entered, they saw Power having breakfast.
"Oh, you're finally back."
Power scanned the returning housemates.
However, when she saw that Yuzuru Yamai and Kaguya Yamai were still there, her eyebrows raised in surprise.
"Weren't you two supposed to go to the fusion ceremony?" Power asked in surprise. "I thought for sure one of you was going to be missing today. What happened? Did the fusion fail?"
"We've just temporarily postponed it. Now, both Yuzuru and I want to spend some time together."
"What? So boring! I wanted to see blood flow!"
Power, who had originally been excited for the spectacle, instantly lost interest.
However, her gaze shifted to the golden nameplate hanging from Kaguya Yamai's chest, and she tilted her head.
"What's that thing hanging on your chest?" she asked curiously. "It looks like real gold! Is it valuable?"
"Heh heh, although it's not gold, this nameplate is far more important than gold."
Hearing Power's question, Kaguya Yamai immediately wore a proud expression on her face. She straightened her chest and explained, "This is the official identification badge for being a Yamai Kazamachi. With this, I am no longer Kaguya Yamai, but Yamai Kazamachi!"
"What the hell... sounds worthless to me."
"That's because you don't understand the weight of the name Yamai Kazamachi!"
In a good mood, Kaguya Yamai didn't care whether Power was interested or not and began enthusiastically explaining the significance of Yamai Kazamachi.
Although, under Aki Hayakawa and Denji's guidance, the Yamai sisters had opened up to each other and abandoned their long-held goals — preferring to be with each other than to bring the true Wind Spirit into the world — the name Yamai Kazamachi was still very important to them.
Thus, Makima took advantage of this and proposed a new arrangement.
As long as they were willing to continue cooperating with the Public Security's Devil Division and maintain a good relationship with humanity, she would allow them to take turns being Yamai Kazamachi each month.
Although it sounded a bit mystical, it was essentially like the "Employee of the Month" concept.
Therefore, the Yamai sisters shifted from the era of "deciding who's superior and consuming each other to become the true Yamai Kazamachi" to the era of "Yamai Kazamachi taking turns, next month at my place."
The one who received the Yamai Kazamachi nameplate this month was Kaguya Yamai, who had slightly higher Devil-hunting achievements than Yuzuru.
"Just a reminder, Kaguya, don't get too happy too soon."
Seeing Kaguya Yamai start showing off to everyone, Yuzuru Yamai couldn't help but say, "Although I got the nameplate this month, the one getting it next month will definitely be me."
"Haha, I admit Yuzuru is strong, but when it comes to fighting, I'm still better~"
Perhaps because they had finally opened up to each other, their tone and demeanor had softened significantly. They still bickered with each other, but there was no longer the intense animosity they used to have.
This also put Aki Hayakawa's mind at ease.
"Get ready, it's time to go to work."
Aki Hayakawa casually picked up a piece of bread and said to the others.
"Although we've settled a big issue, Devil hunters don't get vacations. It's time for the usual patrol."
Meanwhile, inside the Cabinet Office in Tokyo.
In front of Japan's high-ranking officials, Makima recounted the events that had transpired with the Yamai sisters today.
Of course, she didn't reveal everything. She chose to hide some details.
After listening to Makima's account, the members of the Cabinet Office furrowed their brows.
"This is different from what you said before, Makima."
An elderly man with graying hair coughed twice and spoke slowly, "In the previous meeting, you clearly stated that the two Wind Devils would only stay with the Public Security for one month, yet now it seems you're planning to keep them under your control permanently?"
"Yes, because the situation has changed, and plans can't always keep up with the changes." Makima said calmly. "But there's no need to worry. Over the past month, the Yamai sisters have proven their stability through their actions. As long as they are properly managed, they can become Japan's guardians."
Although this was true, and the members of the Cabinet Office were aware of it, their expressions didn't change.
Were they afraid that the Yamai sisters might go out of control and wreak havoc in Japan?
Of course, they were afraid. After all, these were powerful entities that even Makima, a control Devil, couldn't control. The threat they posed to human society was only second to the Gun Devil and the Calamity Devil. Saying they weren't afraid would be a lie.
However, they were more concerned about Makima's growing power and her ability to control it.
First, she merged the first to fourth divisions of the Devil Division, becoming the sole leader. Now, she had added the powerful Wind Devils to her ranks. In a short time, her influence had expanded to a level that even the Cabinet Office needed to be wary of.
"Are you sure you can control them?" Another Cabinet Office member raised a concern. "Unlike you, they are wild Devils. It's not strange if they go berserk at any moment. If you, as a control Devil, can't even control them, their danger is far from zero."
"Indeed, as you said."
Makima nodded.
The part she had hidden in her earlier narrative was the part where the Yamai sisters had claimed they would destroy Tokyo.
If they knew about this, they would undoubtedly use all means to pressure her into abandoning the Yamai sisters.
Although Makima had long harbored rebellious thoughts toward these ineffective government officials in the Cabinet Office, the timing wasn't right, so she had to temporarily bow her head.
"Gentlemen, there's no need to worry. I've already devised a plan to address this risk."
"A plan? What kind of plan?"
"I plan to unseal the Yamai sisters' data and make them publicly known." Makima revealed her idea. "By doing so, their relationship with humanity will deepen, and their strength will decrease. If we're lucky, it might even weaken to the point where I can control them."
The strength of Devils is only related to two factors: the concept they were born from and humanity's fear of that concept.
Although Makima couldn't change the concept, she could reduce humanity's fear of the Devil.
"As long as the Japanese people — or even people all over the world — know that the Wind Devils are not only harmless but also stand on humanity's side, their fear will turn into worship, thereby weakening their power."
Makima smiled as she said this.
"I call this plan the Yamai Sisters Idol Project."