The air in the room began to grow heavy.
Nunnally opened her mouth, but in the end, she did not speak.
In all honesty, after so many years together, she had long since stopped treating Shinozaki Sakiyo as a servant, but rather as true family.
Knowing the benefits of becoming a demon, she naturally hoped that the other woman could seize this opportunity.
However! The power of decision was not in her hands at all.
At this moment! Fine beads of sweat had already appeared on Shinozaki Sakiyo's forehead.
To her, Alex's gaze felt exactly like the gaze of a god.
And... there had been no response for so long.
Was it really not going to work?
How could she compare herself to Miss Nunnally and the others?
A flash of dimness passed through Shinozaki Sakiyo's eyes.
And at this moment, Alex spoke: "Fine."
Just a single word.
Shinozaki Sakiyo seemed as if she had collapsed from exhaustion, her entire body slumping to the floor.
"Haa!" Shinozaki Sakiyo took a deep breath, feeling that sweat had already soaked her back.
The pressure from just a moment ago was something that even her ninja training could not compare to.
Fortunately, she had gained his approval.
She raised her head, revealing an expression she had never shown before.
Ah... it was fawning.
Watching this scene, the expressions of Mirei and the others were somewhat subtle.
This kind of expression was something they were seeing for the first time.
Alex's expression was calm, showing no extra reaction.
After all! The [Demon Contract] had already confirmed that she had the aptitude to be a Dependent.
And her appearance also matched his aesthetic preferences.
Since that was the case, there was nothing to hesitate about.
"Then, Master, what should I do?"
Truly sensible.
Alex smiled slightly and said slowly, "First, take off your clothes."
Hearing Alex's words, Shinozaki Sakiyo subconsciously glanced at Nunnally, a look of realization appearing on her face.
So that's how it was!
No wonder it was like that earlier.
Without hesitation, Shinozaki Sakiyo began to move.
Soon! She was left with only a pitch-black undergarment.
Hmm... quite well-endowed.
Alex's eyes lit up.
Wearing that maid outfit earlier, it really hadn't been easy to tell.
After taking a few good looks, Alex did not hesitate and dripped his blood directly onto Shinozaki Sakiyo's fair skin.
"Hiss!" The scalding blood made Shinozaki Sakiyo's body tremble slightly.
Thump-thump! The sound of her heartbeat seemed to ring in her ears.
An inexplicable power began to surge within her body.
The hidden injuries originally caused by her ninja training seemed to heal in an instant.
Following that! Her blood began to boil.
Her entire body felt as if it had been reborn.
Shinozaki Sakiyo widened her eyes, feeling all her cells cheering and leaping for joy.
Her body, which had long since reached the limits of humanity, seemed to have broken through some kind of shackle.
This was the power of the extraordinary.
A flash of excitement passed through Shinozaki Sakiyo's eyes.
She hugged her shoulders tightly, her entire body beginning to tremble uncontrollably.
This was not fear.
It was excitement.
In today's society, her ninja clan was still dedicated to developing physical potential.
They just wanted to prove that in the current world, individual strength was still useful.
But unfortunately, humans have their limits.
No matter how one trained, in the face of the power of a mecha, it was still vulnerable.
But now, after becoming a demon, she had easily crossed this chasm.
She felt!
Even if facing a mecha, she could still put up a fight.
Meanwhile.
Countless mysterious characters gradually emerged on Shinozaki Sakiyo's skin.
[Shinozaki Sakiyo]
[Race: Devil]
[Master: Alex Lucifergus]
[Level: L16]
[Skill: Ninjutsu]
[Ninjutsu: Cast Ninjutsu using magic power to create legendary effects.]
Alex looked at the text information, his eyes flickering slightly.
L16, huh.
For a human in this world, directly transforming into a Middle-Class Devil certainly proves that Shinozaki Sakiyo's combat power is not to be underestimated.
However... Alex looked at the description of [Ninjutsu].
This Skill really has a very distinct personal style.
After thinking for a moment, Alex shook his head.
Oh well, better than nothing.
At the very least, Shinozaki Sakiyo, who had just become a Devil, should now possess considerable combat power.
After transcribing the attribute information, Alex handed it directly to Shinozaki Sakiyo.
"Thank you, Master."
Alex had just explained it to Nunnally, so she naturally knew what was going on.
Without hesitation, she immediately began to browse through it.
Soon, her eyes lit up.
"Ninjutsu..."
"Can those legends really be recreated?"
Muttering to herself, Shinozaki Sakiyo subconsciously formed hand seals.
Boom!
The next moment, a massive torrent of fire erupted from her mouth.
It actually worked.
Shinozaki Sakiyo immediately became excited.
Her Ninjutsu had truly become a supernatural power.
Furthermore!
She looked at her level.
L16 was definitely not high.
It just meant that she still had the potential to continue growing stronger.
She had a gut feeling that as long as she continued to follow her Master, it was not impossible to even rival gods.
However...
She had just become a Dependent of her Master, and her status was of no significance.
How could she make her Master look at her differently?
A few seconds later, Shinozaki Sakiyo looked at Shirley and the others, and her eyes lit up.
At that moment, she had a realization.
"What is it? Do you need something?" Sensing Shinozaki Sakiyo's gaze, Alex was somewhat surprised.
"Yes." Shinozaki Sakiyo nodded, already prostrating at Alex's feet, a complex and obscure glint flashing in her eyes.
"Master, I am truly uneasy about having attacked you earlier. Please accept my service so I may atone for my sins against you."
After saying this, Shinozaki Sakiyo's cheeks flushed slightly.
But she still looked at Alex cautiously, feeling somewhat nervous about whether Alex would agree.
After all!
She had thought it through very clearly.
Status and position were all secondary.
As long as she could gain her Master's favor, or even bear his offspring, then all problems would be solved.
"..." Alex blinked, looking at Shinozaki Sakiyo with some surprise.
However!
Recalling her identity as a ninja, Alex felt relieved.
Feeling her sincerity and humbleness, Alex was touched.
Slap!
Lightly striking her cheek, Alex did not say a word, simply responding to her expectations with action.
"...Mmh... Thank you, Master, for giving me the opportunity to atone."
Shinozaki Sakiyo's eyes were misty and seductive, her lips slightly parted, yet she still maintained the seiza position.
"By the way, Sakiyo, I heard that you ninjas have some secret arts. Could you let me see them?" Alex gently stroked Shinozaki Sakiyo's head, rubbing her black hair.
"Yes..." Shinozaki Sakiyo nodded.
"Mmh... Master, although I haven't learned those secret arts, by relying on the Skill, I should be able to recreate them."
"I am very happy that you have such spirit."
Looking at the expression of pain on her face, Alex comforted her in a low voice.
"Although this is a punishment for you."
"It is also, in fact, your reward."
"I can tell that you have a heart that desires to grow stronger."
"???" Because of the pain, Shinozaki Sakiyo's eyes were already brimming with tears.
But on her face, a look of confusion flashed.
What did that mean?
"Rest assured, you will know soon enough."
"Yes." Shinozaki Sakiyo blinked, subconsciously swallowing her saliva.
The next moment!
She widened her eyes, all her doubts having been greatly resolved.
Shinozaki Sakiyo only felt a surge of power beginning to well up within her body.
"Is this the feeling of magic power increasing?"
Feeling herself growing stronger, she began to work even harder.
Her devil wings unconsciously stretched out and flapped, showcasing her effort.
Drip! Drip!
Tears of joy flowed down Shinozaki Sakiyo's cheeks onto the floor.
She felt that her body had once again broken through a certain bottleneck, reaching a whole new level.
"Not bad, your willpower is much stronger than I imagined."
"It seems that even before becoming a Devil, your body was tempered and had gone through hellish training."
"However, you must not slack off, because as a Devil, you are still too insignificant."
Alex's expression was solemn, and the [Natural Holy Sword User] Skill was activated unconsciously.
He wanted to see the other party's limit...
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