"The contract document is an extension of my power."
Luo Shu explained the details of the contract document without exceeding his tolerance threshold:
"Signing that contract document will awaken an ability based on your power's nature and inner desires."
"The upper limit of the ability is currently unknown, but some individuals have awakened Demigod-level Abilities, even Demigod-level Classes."
Hearing Luo Shu's explanation, Serafall's pupils contracted slightly.
"Ara ara? Have I just uncovered the fundamental reason why the Hidden Management Department has so many Demigods?"
A chance to awaken Demigod-level abilities and Classes after signing the contract?
This claim was so shocking that Serafall couldn't help but interrupt Luo Shu.
After all, this almost amounted to admitting that Luo Shu could mass-produce Demigods.
Though there might be stringent conditions, putting 'mass production' in question.
However, among the Demigods currently within Serafall's sight, apart from Aya Tokoyogi, the others had most likely become Demigods due to Luo Shu's ability.
Thus, Serafall finally understood many of the 'whys' that had piled up in her mind.
Why were all members of Luo Shu's Hidden Management Department female?
—Because likely only females could awaken abilities by signing the contract.
Why could Luo Shu rise like a comet to become the head of the Hidden Management Department?
—Because the SDS higher-ups, at least those with decision-making power, had long known about Luo Shu's ability and might have even signed contracts with him.
Focusing on these questions, Serafall realised a crucial point:
"If I sign the contract, there's a chance I could awaken a Demigod-level Class and become a Demigod?"
"Am I right?"
Luo Shu looked at Serafall, then chuckled softly:
"I can only say there's a probability."
Serafall nodded in understanding, then asked again:
"This contract must come with a heavy price, right? Like having to obey your commands as the contract master, being bound to you for life?"
"Correct!"
Luo Shu acknowledged this fact.
Serafall wasn't surprised, as this was something that could be deduced with a little thought.
"As long as I refuse to sign the contract, Mr Luo Shu probably doesn't intend to let me live, right?"
Luo Shu smiled faintly and nodded at Serafall:
"Indeed."
Serafall laughed, raising a hand to cover her mouth as she giggled:
"I thought as much~"
"It seems I might die here today."
Luo Shu looked at her in surprise and asked:
"Do you think you can get the message out?"
Serafall shook her head: "Though I'm somewhat confident in my strength, this encounter with a Demigod has made me realise I'm still far from matching one."
Sighing lightly, Serafall looked at Luo Shu and said:
"When I say I'll die here, I mean Satan Serafall Leviathan will likely die here today."
Luo Shu instantly grasped Serafall's meaning. The deceased was Her Majesty Serafall Leviathan of the Underworld demons, and the survivor was Serafall Sitri of the Hidden Management Department.
Understanding the implication behind Serafall's words, Luo Shu curled his lips slightly and said:
"A wise choice."
By now, Serafall had fully comprehended what she was about to face.
Twirling her pen, she gazed at the contract documents she'd casually placed on the low table, her face breaking into a mischievous smile:
"Who'd have thought I'd one day sign my own indenture contract? How amusing~"
"But even if it's selling myself, shouldn't there be some compensation?"
"If Satan Leviathan were to perish in this world without accomplishing anything, that would be utterly humiliating~"
"As my future master, Mr Luo Shu surely wouldn't want such an embarrassing subordinate, would he?"
Hearing this, Luo Shu glanced at Serafall, immediately discerning her intent:
"I can only say this - if we obtain Demigod Classes usable by demons, I'll permit you to gift them to designated individuals, with a maximum of five recipients."
At these words, Serafall sighed dramatically, pouting:
"What a bargain for those bastards!"
She then shot Luo Shu a pointed glare, adding petulantly:
"And for you too."
Luo Shu raised an eyebrow in genuine surprise:
"How does this concern me?"
"Don't play dumb~"
"After signing this contract, wouldn't a scoundrel like you take advantage of this super beautiful maiden?"
As Serafall pressed the pen's end to begin signing, she pulled at the collar of her grey sweater with exaggerated distaste, revealing a tantalising glimpse of milky-white skin:
"Just thinking about my precious body being defiled by a villain like you makes my blood boil."
The flash of white momentarily dazzled Luo Shu, who inhaled sharply through his teeth:
"...Does this look like the behaviour of someone who's angry?"
"What else would it be?" Serafall cooed with deliberately saccharine sweetness.
Truth be told, Serafall's flirtatious manner was undeniably alluring.
Especially when clad only in that sweater, shamelessly displaying her long, porcelain legs while teasingly concealing strategic areas - enough to make any man's pulse quicken.
Luo Shu had to admit that if Serafall truly became his Familia, he'd likely be unable to resist making advances.
Just then, Serafall lifted her head after signing, curiosity sparkling in her eyes:
"Speaking of which, you mentioned earlier that awakened Classes reflect one's deepest desires?"
"Does that mean I could awaken as a Magical Girl Class?"
Luo Shu considered this before nodding: "Theoretically, it's possible."
"Even if not, we could create a Magical Girl Class through artificial means."
"And I happen to possess some methods for Class creation."
At these words, Serafall's eyes immediately shone with starry excitement:
"You said it yourself! If I can't become a Magical Girl, I'll bite you to death!!"
'Bite me to death...' Luo Shu froze momentarily before his expression turned peculiar.
'Well... that doesn't sound entirely unpleasant...'
Under Luo Shu's subtly suggestive gaze, Serafall signed the contract that would determine the rest of her life.