"So, have you made a decision?"
"Huh?"
Eta was stunned.
"About the deal with me."
Ayato said helplessly.
This woman, her thoughts had wandered again?
Was she really not worried about her own life?
Eta snapped back to reality, a look of determination on her face.
"Mr. Ayato, please return me to normal."
She didn't want to die.
And she didn't want to end up in such an ugly form.
"What, you're not going to ask about the price and method?"
"If I asked, would you tell me?"
"Of course."
Eta was stunned, then gave Ayato a deep look.
Indeed.
This Devil before her was completely different from the legends.
She bowed slightly and said seriously, "Mr. Ayato, please tell me everything."
"There's nothing really complicated about it."
Ayato shook his head. "The cure and the price are the same."
"Becoming my servant."
"Reincarnate as a Devil?"
Eta was stunned, then asked cautiously, "Mr. Ayato, could you explain in detail?"
"It means reincarnating as a Devil."
Ayato explained. "Then your problem will naturally be solved."
"And a servant means dedicating yourself to me as master, serving me for life with both soul and body."
Th-th-th-this...
Eta's pupils trembled violently, her cheeks turning bright red.
Indeed.
The price of making a deal with a Devil was not simple.
But.
She carefully examined Ayato.
It didn't seem unacceptable.
"So, refuse or accept?"
Ayato's gaze was deep. "I'm very patient. You don't need to answer me right away."
"No, I accept."
Without hesitation, Eta nodded.
She didn't really care about her identity as an elf.
And as long as she had life...
She could study all kinds of unknown things.
Not to mention...
The living Devil before her.
And even more exciting worlds.
Compared to these...
Reincarnating as a Devil was insignificant.
"Excellent. Then let's begin the Reincarnation Ceremony."
A light flashed in Ayato's hand, and an Evil Piece appeared.
"First, step one."
"Yes, yes."
"Take off your outer clothes."
"???"
Eta's face was full of question marks.
After a moment of silence, confirming she hadn't misheard, she began to move.
A few seconds later.
Eta clutched her outer clothes, her ears completely red.
After all.
She was still a girl.
Being like this in front of a man for the first time in her life...
It was impossible not to be shy.
She said timidly, "What should I do next?"
Ayato shook his head. "Just stand there. I'll do the rest."
Good.
Eta breathed a sigh of relief.
Although she had mentally prepared herself...
If it were any more extreme, she wasn't sure she could handle it.
Then!
She saw Ayato holding the Evil Piece, getting closer and closer.
The next moment.
She saw her skin ripple.
The Evil Piece had completely sunk into her body.
At the same time.
An obscure, complex magic circle appeared beneath her.
So this was the Devil's Reincarnation Ceremony?
A look of excitement appeared in Eta's eyes.
Go to work, my intelligent brain.
She began to record the changes of becoming a Devil on her own.
Heartbeat speed at least doubled.
Blood temperature increased by ten degrees Celsius.
Itching in her back and tailbone area.
These should be the Devil's tail and wings.
"Mmph..."
She licked her lips, her gaze growing more and more fanatical.
Ayato: "..."
This reaction... was hard to comment on.
Oh well.
Science maniacs were indeed different.
Ayato shook his head and summoned the Boosted Gear.
Hum!
A crimson light shone.
"Hiss..."
"This is..."
Eta's eyes became dazed.
This should be a completely different kind of power.
Becoming a Devil was simply wonderful.
She had completely opened the door to a new world.
"A Reinforcement-type Balance Breaker."
Ayato felt a bit regretful.
He had originally thought that Eta, not being a purely combat-oriented person...
Might surprise him.
But now it seemed, he had thought too much.
But it didn't matter.
Eta herself was a true treasure.
He believed Sumire's side was in dire need of such talent.
"So this is the Devil's body?"
Eta clenched her fist, quietly feeling everything about her body.
Both her physical body and magical power...
Had at least increased several times over.
An uncontrollable excitement appeared in her eyes.
"Oh, and I also need to give you a Blessing."
"Hmm?"
A look of joy appeared on Eta's face.
More good things?
Then.
She saw Ayato's face right in front of hers.