[CH.15] Demon's Pact
The demon's pact, it can bestow upon the one who signs it the powers of the demon and an almost immortal life. However, the price is the complete ownership of the person, including their body and soul, by the demon.
The pact can manipulate the will, thoughts, and even emotions of the one who signs it. It can control their actions. It can be said that the one who signs the pact will become a complete servant of the demon for their entire life.
Despite the steep cost, there are still many humans who choose to enter into a pact with demons. Some do it for eternal life or immense power, and most of these decisions are driven by personal desires.
Of course, those who willingly enter into a pact with demons are usually not in high positions or possess great strength, as they are the ones in need of the demon's power to elevate themselves.
As for those in high positions with significant power, their pride would never allow them to become servants of demons.
However, the key is that such individuals are exactly what demons need. Subduing a powerful individual brings much higher returns than subduing hundreds or thousands of ordinary people. At this point, demons need to employ their most adept tactics to seduce humans. Each of the Seven Deadly Sins is associated with one aspect of human emotion, and demons can exploit these emotions to entice individuals into becoming their servants.
A demon specializing in greed can exploit a person's greedy nature to lead them into corruption, while a demon associated with wrath can turn an angry person into their servant. As for a succubus, who represents lust, her methods are quite obvious and she is the most adept at corrupting humans.
Because whether it's greed, wrath, sloth, or pride, these negative emotions can be mitigated by adjusting one's mood. However, lust is different because it is more of a physical response and can be intensified by certain substances. The saliva and even the scent of a succubus can ignite a person's desires, and given that every succubus is naturally skilled in seduction, anyone captured by a succubus is likely to succumb to their most primal desires after the succubus's manipulation, even if their willpower is initially strong.
However, there are both advantages and disadvantages. The situations in which a succubus can train or manipulate people are quite limited; in most cases, they must capture the individual to lead them to corruption. Unlike other demons, who can guide their target's emotions during battle to induce their fall.
After all, the methods a succubus uses to lure others into lust often involve physical contact. Unless dealing with individuals who are already easily swayed by a seductive appearance, such as some seasoned lascivious individuals who can be corrupted without physical contact, most cases require direct interaction.
Now, Kieran hears the succubus mention an agreement with the little cat-girl in front of her, indicating that they have already made a pact.
Demons are generally very committed to contracts that involve selling one's soul, and they will strive to fulfill the wishes of the contractee. However, the specifics of how those wishes are fulfilled are not always clear.
"I remember, meow. As long as Miss Succubus saves my sister and little sister, I will become, become your servant."
【That's right. I've already kept my promise and rescued your mother and sister intact.】
"But there are still many people captured by the Church, and they are going to be executed. Miss Succubus, can you please..."
【Don't push your luck. Our contract specifies rescuing your sister and little sister. Besides, do you even know what those people have done? Do you still want to save them?】
In simple terms, the situation is reminiscent of a typical palace intrigue plot. The cat-girl and her sisters are born to the queen, the legitimate heirs to the throne. However, her uncle rebelled and seized the cat-girl's sisters after the king's death.
At that desperate moment, she encountered the succubus and, in order to save her family, chose to make a pact with the succubus.
As for the people captured by the Church now, they are also members of the royal family in the palace. During the rebellion led by the prince, they remained neutral, neither aiding nor resisting.
So, the cat-girl doesn't have a necessity to save them, but due to her kind heart, she still went to rescue some members of the royal family from the prison.
"But..."
【Don't talk conditions with me. If it weren't for your decent looks, I wouldn't have made a contract with you. Otherwise, with a naive little girl like you, I could have enslaved you with just one hand.】
As she spoke, the succubus's slender fingers gently lifted the little cat-girl's fair chin.
The succubus was right, she could easily make this cat-girl her possession without a contract, just by simple training. After all, for prey that couldn't resist, the succubus practically had them in the palm of her hand.
The reason she agreed to this little cat-girl was that she pitied her initial pitiful appearance. Plus, considering how pretty this girl looked, she assumed her sisters would be too, and having them all together would surely be a delight.
However, despite this little cat-girl appearing foolish, she was quite clever. She seemed to be aware of the succubus's intentions, fearing her sisters might also fall into the hands of demons and become slaves. So, when she rescued them, she took the opportunity to have her sister lead their escape.
This incident infuriated the succubus, but at that moment, representatives from the Church appeared, diverting her attention.
【I didn't hold you responsible for letting your sisters go back then, hehehe... For redemption, you alone will bear the play your sisters were supposed to endure in the future.】
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