The Contractor of the New Sister Devil

"...What do you want to do?"

"Didn’t I tell you, I’m here to do my duty—I’m Naruse Mio’s watcher; therefore, as a subordinate of the Marquis of Zokir, you should also do your duty. Your job, Do everything you can to help your beloved master, right?"

of course--

"I won't let you come back empty-handed... I will dedicate this guy to the Marquis of Zokir and exchange it with you for Serimio."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lars summoned a black sphere out of thin air and threw the unconscious human youth on the ground rudely.It was a young man from the former brave clan who the owner Zokir said he wanted to get everything. The owner was as interested in him as Mio.His appearance made Jeste squint a little.

"When you observed Narase Mio and the brave clan in the city before, you should have noticed that this guy has special abilities? In a way, it is better than Wilbert in Narase Mio. Strength is even more powerful. I will give you this guy, as for Narase Mio, please bear with me."

Russ continued:

"Otherwise, I would have to take this incident as if the Marquis of Zokir carried His Majesty Leohart and the Cardinals on his back to report the rebellion. Then, everything you have worked hard so far will be ruined? You and Zoki The Marquis doesn't want to see this happen, right?"

Takikawa's offer made Jeste fall into long thoughts.

——Russ' words do have some truth.All the dangers that could put Zokir into a desperate situation must be avoided in any way.Not to mention Narase Mio's mind and body, even Wilbert's power sleeping in her body is not that important.As a subordinate who must serve the master, he has the obligation to protect the master, even if he will be severely punished for it.therefore--

"...It seems that there is no way." "Oh, that's it, thanks."

Lars smiled contentedly after hearing Jeste's whisper.

At this moment--the distance between the two of them shortened instantly, and Jeste rushed into Russ' chest.

This is a trick that Jeste, who is more powerful than Russ, can do.

"What—"

The completely unexpected super-high-speed assault made Russ look astonished and made a voice that seemed to be talking.

——But Jeste didn't let him go on: The nail turned into a sharp right hand like a knife, which had penetrated his chest.When Jeste pulled out the right hand that felt really penetrated through the flesh--

"Uh...ah! You... unexpectedly, dare...!"

Russ' mouth and chest that had opened a hole were bleeding constantly, and he groaned like a groan; at the last two knees, he knelt and raised his head in pain, and Jeste followed and extended his right hand to his face.

"Thank you for your advice, but as long as I kill you here, I don't need to trade Mio Narase with you for the Dongcheng swordsman, and the matter here will not be passed to His Majesty Leohart or the Cardinal."

Lars said to the indifferent Jest with a twisted expression:

"If... kill, I... soon...!"

But there is only so much to say.Because of the black magic wave released by Jeste's right hand, Russ's head was blasted off.Looking at the headless corpse of Ras Nayu's back--

"Don't worry, when His Majesty Leohart knows about your death-Lord Zokir has long been given the power of Wilbert and Dongcheng Swordsman, and he will come to the apex of the Demon World."

Just said this lightly, and burned the body to ashes with magical flames.

Then he set up the communication magic circle that only Zokir could hear, and said to the void:

"——Sir, I’m sorry to bother you. Something that needs to be reported to the adult just happened here. Although the subordinates have already dealt with it... But for the sake of caution, the subordinates implore the adult to instruct the next step."

Min, who was chained to the wall, was still asleep.

Naruse Maria—No, Maria was looking up at her silently.

".................."

It was Maria herself that robbed Mio consciousness.Not only that, she also obeyed Zokir's order to help him capture this young girl who should have been protected by her life and the master who dedicated her service to him.

Because there are family members taking hostages in Zokir's hands—this kind of thing simply cannot rationalize his behavior, however—

"I'm sorry... Master Mio, I'm sorry... I--..."

Maria, who was weeping, squeezed out a little voice and murmured.

——Mio is the daughter of the former Demon King Wilbert, whose life is precious beyond comparison by Maria's family.Although Wilbert's brother, Ramsay, the leader of the moderate faction, refused to listen to persuasion and always contemptuous of Mio, the existence of Mio is still a hope for most of the moderate demon clan.As long as there is her, there is a chance to realize Wilbert's last wish-to create a demon world that no longer wars.

The Maria family, who lost their father in the previous war, have also struggled for this ideal.

I hope that compatriots will not shed unnecessary blood and lose their precious lives.

...But I...

Maria thought.What I have done for a long time has betrayed such a great ideal.

He has betrayed his companions of the steady faction, Mio who should be guarded-and the brother who accepted him.

Betrayed this group of people who fight for their beliefs and fight for survival.

——In the past, Maria also had a period of living for faith.

When she served as the guard of Mio alone, she vowed to stay with her for life.Therefore, when Mio was killed by her adoptive parents and was about to become a plaything, Maria was able to miraculously rescue her from Zokir's clutches.

However-after Zokir was revoked from monitoring Mio and returned to the demon world, Maria’s family was immediately taken hostage, which changed the situation.Maria soon received a calm notice from her sister, asking her to abide by her duties, and the family members who were taken away will try to rescue them.

sister……

The sister Maria respected is a mature woman who can calmly judge the situation at all times.If it was her who was guarding Mio today, she would rather give up the lives of her family members who became hostages and prioritize her own mission - no, I believe she would never put these two things on the balance.

From this point of view, my sister is far more suitable for Mio's guard than Maria; in fact, there have been such proposals, but they have not been able to get approval.

Because my sister already has the leader of the steady faction-Ramsay, the object that must be protected with his life.

That's why in the end, I will take second place and choose Maria.

——Unexpectedly, Maria obeyed Zokir’s coercion.

At first, Maria pretended to obey Zokir in order to create a chance to rescue the hostages; but at some point, the idea that her family is more important than Mio flashed through her heart—the momentary slight shake became fatal. .Zokir told her that her hesitation had already represented a betrayal of her companions and mission, which made her unconsciously obedient to Zokir's words.

——These days, it's like living in hell.Must repeatedly betray people who believe in themselves, repay the suffering and guilt caused by the encouragement and trust given by Mio and Bladegen with lies and masks, just like a pair of hands pinched to the chest, making Malia unable to breathe.

But today, Wan Liya finally crossed the boundary that shouldn't be crossed, and things can't be undone.

Following Zokir's order, Mio and Jeste were arrested.

——I can't go back anymore.Maria thought.

Not only couldn't look back, but also lost belonging.

I can't go back to the comrades of the modest faction, nor can I go back to the position of Narase Mio's subordinates.

And-I can't go back to the home where Blade and Xun opened the door and everyone lived together.

If he betrayed everything, he would definitely end up like this.

"……………………"