"…"
The special-grade cursed spirit stared wide-eyed.
Pure magic power shattered its domain?
Impossible.
Special-grade—ordinary devils no match.
Without even magic?
"High-Class devil—no, at least Ultimate-Class?"
Facing calm Kaiser, the spirit grew more ferocious.
"You forced this."
It roared, swallowing a crimson stone.
"Witness the Killing Stone's power."
Boom!
Terrifying aura exploded centered on it, filling space.
In an instant, cursed power and presence multiplied several-fold.
Meanwhile, sensing the shift, Kaiser realized.
That odd aura—the Killing Stone.
This world's appetite vast—more stitched elements.
"Devil, kneel and beg—perhaps quick death."
Unprecedented power inflated it.
Kaiser responded coldly.
"Really?"
Voice echoed; Kaiser flickered before it.
So fast!
Spirit's pupils shrank; doubled tentacles shielded.
Kaiser raised right hand; Devil's Gun manifested, muzzle blazing.
Pierce!
Magic beam pierced tentacles and body fully.
No time to wail—a shoe sole enlarged infinitely.
Bang!
Terrifying force; spirit crashed, massive body cratering ground.
"Aaah!"
Agony wracked it; wails pierced as body thrashed.
Kaiser overlooked indifferently, foot pressing lightly.
Next moment, wails ceased; head burst like melon.
"Mere special-grade—thought Killing Stone made you my equal?"
Kaiser raised hand; Killing Stone vanished into magic circle.
Rare item—might prove useful.
Meanwhile!
Watching, Izumi Tomori trembled uncontrollably, terror peaking.
Thud!
Legs gave; she sat heavily.
"No more praying to your god?"
Kaiser smirked, lifting her chin.
Alluring face fully revealed.
Worthy of hidden world—style distinct.
Strength rivaling Leone's group.
Near infinite E-cup territory.
Most importantly…
Glowing devil contract—eyelid twitched.
Untouched original.
Planned elimination—change of plans.
"D-Don't kill me."
Izumi pleaded pitiably.
"Relax. No killing."
Kaiser pinched cheek lightly. "Wicked women like you—welcome as peerage."
He cherished peerage.
Unlike those fallen angels—used without care.
"Th-Thank you."
Izumi pitiful. "Spare me—any price."
Kaiser silent; cast cleaning magic.
Instantly, blood and corpses vanished.
Hall pristine.
"Right—money. Lots."
Terror clouded mind; Izumi hoped acceptance.
Kaiser overlooked. "Money—I have plenty."
"But celebrate—you interest me."
"You understand?"
Smack!
Izumi reacted late—cheek stung.
"…"
Swallowed; murmured: "N-No… everything for god."
"Oh—that ground lump?"
Kaiser smiled faintly, grabbing neck, lifting.
"Miss him? Send you along."
Intense suffocation; death's tide.
Drip drip.
Warm flow pooled ground.
Kaiser amused. "Faith seems shaky."
"Scared wet—pathetic."
Izumi rolled eyes, squeezing through teeth.
"P-Please… don't want die…"
Kaiser released; Izumi gasped air greedily.
Soon, prostrated, begging mercy.
"Chosen, then."
Kaiser pressed head, thumb rubbing smooth short black hair.
Like petting kitten.
"Do what you should."
Hearing, Izumi raised head.
No choices left.
Humiliation or not—obey devil.
Damn devil—treating god's servant thus.
One day…
Inward roar; hate flickered occasionally.
But thoughts blurred.
Absolute dominance blanked mind.
Kaiser watched, sighing.
"I said—heart matters."
"Half-hearted even in faith?"
Cold words; Izumi trembled.
"Shut up… I'm not…"
Faith trampled repeatedly overcame fear briefly—show will.
But facing reality.
Instant—overwhelmed, spinning.
Church bishop—ordinary human.
Flexible body; strength below average.
Soon, weak will and physique—tears of pain.
"Right—nearly forgot ritual."
Kaiser realized; finger dripped blood onto skin.
Hum!
Brilliant light; heart pattern emerged.
Mysterious runes etched.
Flap!
Skin writhed.
Long devil wings unfurled back.
Heart-tipped tail danced air.
"You… what did you do?"
Seeing wings and tail, Izumi stunned.
"Aaah!"
Words out—soul-deep pain spread.
Kaiser expressionless, hands dragging her across ground.
Izumi glanced occasionally.
Hate sparked—contract punished promptly.
Countless pains; eyes held deep fear—and deeply buried attachment.
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