Yotsuya Miko looked up at Linde, her tone firm: "Mr. Demon, please let me become a demon."
"Alright, then take off your outer clothing."
"Huh?"
Yotsuya Miko's eyes widened, her brain already ~ frozen.
Take... take off her clothes.
What was happening?
Or did becoming a demon require her to offer herself first?
But she wasn't ready yet.
"Don't misunderstand. I just need to leave a mark on your body."
Linde extended his hand, and golden blood seeped from his index finger.
"Oh, I see."
Yotsuya Miko breathed a sigh of relief, then looked around and said weakly, "Um, can we go somewhere else?"
"Sure."
Linde snapped his fingers, and a Magic Circle appeared on the ground.
The next second,
Linde and Yotsuya Miko's figures had vanished.
"Oh dear, it seems something interesting just happened."
A petite figure leaning on a cane quietly watched everything that had just occurred from a rooftop in the distance.
Linde's Villa.
"Alright, you can now."
"Mm."
Yotsuya Miko took a deep breath and somewhat tremblingly removed her school uniform, revealing her pure white undergarments.
She looked at Linde, feeling intensely hot all over.
"Master, you have a new Retainer."
Shiho Miyano and the others, hearing the commotion, all appeared in the living room.
Yotsuya Miko: "..."
What was going on?
Why were there so many people here?
Didn't that mean she was about to be watched?
This was even worse than the alleyway from before.
Yotsuya Miko was frantic internally, feeling like crying but unable to.
But now that it had come to this,
she could only face it.
"Come closer."
"Mm!"
Yotsuya Miko's body trembled, and she slowly took a few steps forward.
Some inappropriate scenes inevitably flashed through her mind.
With so many people...
it shouldn't come to that, right?
Just as she was overthinking, her ears burning red,
a burning sensation came from her skin.
She subconsciously looked down, only to see golden blood flowing on her skin.
Immediately after!
A brilliant light entered her vision, making her let out a muffled groan.
Something was surging within her body.
Her heart rate began to accelerate, and a power coursed through her blood.
The transformation of her entire body's flesh and cells forced her to clench her teeth.
No.
She had to endure.
Otherwise, making a sound would be too embarrassing.
Next,
countless mysterious characters had already appeared on Yotsuya Miko's skin, attracting Linde's attention.
"Yotsuya Miko"
"Race: Demon"
"Master: Linde Lucifergus"
"Level: LV9"
"skills: Spirit Eyes, Exorcism"
"Spirit Eyes: Eyes that can see both the Yin and Yang realms, allowing one to perceive mysterious things invisible to ordinary people."
"Exorcism: Forcibly signing a contract with a Cursed Spirit using demonic power to command it."
"Two skills, that's quite good," Linde said, a smile playing on his lips after glancing at it.
The Spirit Eyes were no surprise to him; it was Miko's inherent talent.
As for Exorcism, if a suitable Cursed Spirit were found, it would be a considerably powerful skill.
At this moment!
Kanasaki also floated over.
Just one look, and her body stiffened slightly.
"Commanding Cursed Spirits, huh…"
This skill was truly terrifying.
However.
She was no longer a ghost.
Hmph, hmph, then there was nothing to fear.
Linde transcribed the attribute information and patted Yotsuya Miko's head:
"Alright, the Reincarnation Ritual is over. You can come back to your senses now."
Hearing Linde's words, Yotsuya Miko was still somewhat dazed.
Was she… a demon now?
But… her body did seem to have become countless times stronger.
And a strange energy had appeared within her.
Was this the power of a demon?
A thoughtful expression flashed in her eyes.
Immediately after.
She felt a chill, which instantly made her face flush.
Picking up her school uniform jacket from the ground, Yotsuya Miko quickly put it on.
"Phew!"
After getting dressed, Yotsuya Miko immediately let out a long sigh of relief.
Then!
A piece of paper appeared before her.
"This is your attribute information. Take a look."
Yotsuya Miko: "???"
Seeing this, Shiho Miyano and the others began to explain in a flurry of voices.
"I see."
Yotsuya Miko showed an enlightened expression, thanked Shiho Miyano and the others, and then began to browse the attribute information.
"Let me see, an LV9 level. It didn't start from zero, then?"
"As for skills, it's Spirit Eyes."
When she saw this, Yotsuya Miko's gaze became complicated.
It seemed the culprit behind her 'exciting' life must have originated from this skill.
However.
Because of the Spirit Eyes, she had stepped into a whole new world.
She wondered if it was for better or worse.
Subsequently!
Yotsuya Miko continued to look down.
When she saw Exorcism, her eyes immediately lit up.
"This skill is truly amazing."
"Hmph, hmph, I'd like to see which Cursed Spirits dare to bother me again."
Yotsuya Miko clenched her fists, her confidence swelling unprecedentedly.
"Don't be so overconfident."
Linde flicked her on the head: "You are only a Lower-rank Demon right now. Ordinary Cursed Spirits are indeed no match for you."
"But don't be careless; many Cursed Spirits are far stronger than you, you know."
"Is that so?"
Yotsuya Miko flinched a bit, then suddenly became excited: "Then Master, I just need to level up, right?"
"Let me raise my level quickly."
Linde looked down at Yotsuya Miko and said seriously: "Are you sure you want to level up quickly?"
"Mhm, mhm."
"Alright, then I shall grant your wish."
Yotsuya Miko was overjoyed, her face filled with anticipation.
What kind of method could allow for rapid leveling?
Then!
She saw Linde's handsome face getting closer and closer.
Wait a minute.
Was something wrong?
Hmm… her mouth was… blocked by something.
After a long while.
"Huff, huff, huff!"
Yotsuya Miko gasped for air, her cheeks flushed crimson.
Her school uniform was soaked with sweat, perfectly outlining her graceful figure.
Yotsuya Miko said in a daze: "Master, I just became your Retainer, so please don't deceive me."
"It's truly real."
Linde said with righteous indignation: "Haven't you noticed that your strength has increased?"
Yotsuya Miko blinked, forced herself to sense it, and then said in surprise: "Master, I do seem to have gotten stronger."
Although the increase wasn't much.
She seemed to have touched a bottleneck.
She just needed to make a little more effort to break through in one go.
"Yes, this is just the beginning."
Linde nodded and took out the Level Breakthrough Potion.
"Miko, this is the ultimate secret to becoming stronger."
"Then you'll be able to thoroughly defeat those Cursed Spirits."
Her cheeks became even redder, and at that moment, she wanted to turn away, but she couldn't move her gaze.
Her heart pounded faster, and her breathing became heavier.
"That's right, all of this is for becoming stronger."
"Miko never wants to be afraid of those Cursed Spirits again."
Yotsuya Miko murmured softly, extending her fair, delicate hand.
"Very good, let me see your determination."
Linde smiled, speaking gently.
"Hmm… I will try my best."
Feeling the large hand on her head, Yotsuya Miko swallowed and nodded heavily.