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Edgar watched the figure retreating in a panic and chuckled, shaking his head.
This was the first time he'd ever seen Grayfia like that.
"But seriously... how do I get stronger?"
Rubbing his chin, Edgar fell into deep thought.
There were definitely a lot of powerful tools in this mixed-up world he could mess around with.
But the problem was—it was a chaotic blend of different universes.Who knew if the storyline still followed the original plot?
"Wait… do I really not have a cheat or system or something?"
As soon as he said that—
Ding!
A faint sound rang out.
Suddenly, a semi-transparent system screen slowly appeared before him.
[Edgar Lucifergus]Race: Progenitor DemonLevel: LV30Authority: Progenitor Demon TransformationSkills: Demon Contract, Demon Summon]
"Huh, this system screen's pretty bare-bones."
Edgar muttered to himself but stared hard at the info displayed.
Then, as if triggered, more information flowed straight into his mind.
The Demon Contract was a method to gain followers, kind of like the Underworld's Evil Pieces system.
But unlike the chess pieces, this contract could convert any race into a demon—and even grant them their own leveling system.
Depending on a follower's potential, they might even gain unique skills.
On top of that, Edgar could grow stronger by leveling up and receiving power feedback from his followers.
Demon Summon, on the other hand, could send out contracts across the multiverse.As long as someone summoned him, Edgar could cross into their world.
As for the Progenitor Demon Transformation, it temporarily unleashed a portion of the ancient power within his bloodline.
Even without using that transformation, his bodily fluids were already considered insanely valuable among demons.
...
Edgar's expression turned serious.
Yeah… he'd need to be extra careful going forward.
He definitely didn't want to end up locked in some woman's dungeon for breeding purposes.
"But... gaining power just by collecting followers?""That's honestly pretty sweet."
His fingers tapped his chin as his eyes lit up with scheming energy.
"The only issue is—my followers need to have enough potential to survive the contract."
"Otherwise, the transformation into a demon might kill them."
Then, suddenly, an idea sparked in his mind.
He did know someone perfect for it...
"Fia-neesan, become my follower."
Grayfia stared silently at Edgar, who had suddenly come to her with the offer.
That pitch was way too direct—it caught her completely off guard.
She gave a helpless smile. "Little Edgar… I wouldn't mind becoming your follower."
"But the evil pieces I requested for you haven't arrived yet. You'll have to wait."
"I don't need any evil pieces. I just need you to say yes, Fia-neesan."
Grayfia blinked, clearly confused by what he meant.
Edgar glanced at the system screen, where his Demon Contract skill was glowing softly.
This must be the passive effect—it could detect people who qualified as potential followers.
As he expected, Grayfia fit the criteria perfectly.
"You're not messing with me, are you?" Grayfia asked, her eyes narrowing."Did you invent a new reincarnation method or something?"
Edgar shook his head. "Not exactly… I guess I awakened a special ability."
Grayfia's eyes widened in realization.
In the Underworld, demons came in all shapes and flavors.Many had bizarre powers and unique forms of magic.
But this… something like Evil Piece effects without the actual system? That was a first.
"Well, alright. I'm in."
She tilted her head slightly. "So, how do we do this?"
"First... take off your top."
As her face flushed bright red, Edgar hurriedly added:
"I need to inscribe the demon contract using my blood—your clothes are kind of in the way."
Honestly, even Edgar found this a bit awkward.
But on second thought, teasing a future follower didn't sound half bad.
"Okay…"
Grayfia took a deep breath. Her fingers trembled slightly, but she didn't hesitate—slowly undoing her buttons.
Watching her hold her clothes in front of herself, cheeks and ears blazing red, Edgar felt his heartbeat start to race.
If it weren't for the fact that he had to complete the ritual, he might've actually lost control.
"Fia-neesan (Grayfia), I'm starting."
Edgar stepped forward, raised his index finger, and watched as strands of faint golden blood began to seep out.
He paused for a second, a bit surprised.
Seems like awakening this ability changed more than just his powers—even his blood was different now.
Still, he didn't hesitate. Pressing his blood-coated finger gently against her smooth skin, he watched as it glowed faintly.
A radiant golden light quickly spread, forming a glowing heart-shaped pattern on her skin.
Mysterious symbols flashed and disappeared inside the light.
Grayfia suddenly heard something—like a shattering sound echoing inside her body.
In her eyes, the world had completely shifted.
It was like something inside her had finally been set free.
At the same time—
Edgar could feel it the instant she became his follower.
His power and magical energy began surging wildly.
He had only just stepped into the territory of high-class demons, and now...He was skyrocketing far beyond that.
While the ritual was still finishing up, he opened his system panel again.
[Edgar Lucifergus]Race: Progenitor DemonLevel: LV51Authority: Progenitor Demon TransformationFollowers: GrayfiaSkills: Demon Contract, Demon Summon, Infinite Magic Power[
Staring at the screen, Edgar's pupils shrank.
Whoa.
That was a huge jump in power.
It must've been because Grayfia herself was so strong.
Then his eyes fell to the new skill: Infinite Magic Power.
[Infinite Magic Power]
Your magic is endless. Any magic consumed is instantly replenished.
Edgar's eyes sparkled as he read the description.
Now this was a broken skill.
No more worries about long battles—he could just go all out, all the time.
"Little Edgar… are you a Demon King now?"
Grayfia looked at him in pure shock, the ritual now complete.
Wait, what??
Edgar was just a high-class demon a second ago, and now he had Demon King-level mana?
That's insane.
"It's just part of my ability,"Edgar explained casually."Also—you've got a new skill too."
"What do you mean?"
"Hang on a sec."
Edgar grabbed some paper and a pen and started writing.
Technically, the Infinite Magic Power skill belonged to Grayfia.
But since she was now his follower, he could access her skills through their link.
After scribbling for a moment, he handed the paper to her.
She took it and looked down.
[Grayfia Lucifergus]Race: DemonMaster: Edgar LucifergusLevel: LV63Skill: Infinite Magic Power]
[Infinite Magic Power]
Your magic is endless. Any magic consumed is instantly replenished.
Grayfia's eyes widened in disbelief."This... this is real?!"
She looked at Edgar with a mix of awe and excitement.
It was mind-blowing.
Her magical power hadn't even increased that much—
But just this skill alone boosted her strength massively.
And most importantly...
She could feel it.
That bottleneck she'd been stuck at for so long?Gone.
And it was all thanks to Edgar.
Her expression turned serious.
"Little Edgard… is there a limit to how many followers you can take?"
Edgar shook his head. "Nope."
Unlike Evil Pieces, that was one of his biggest advantages.
As long as someone had the potential, he could make them a follower—no limit.
"In that case, you must keep this a secret," Grayfia warned, her tone sharp.
"Until you're strong enough, do not let anyone find out."
Being able to turn anyone into a demon—and even give them new powers?
If that information got out, the old monsters in the Underworld would lose their minds.
"..."
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