After becoming a demon, Miyano Shiho had always worked hard to cultivate.
Besides magic, she chose a blade as her weapon for close combat.
And the first lesson was the maintenance and care of the blade.
This was physically demanding work.
Miyano Shiho's breathing gradually deepened.
First, the cleaning aspect, which required great care to resonate with the blade.
Then, sharpening, which would make it even more formidable.
Finally.
It was the stage of use and practice... Outside the door.
Miyano Akemi, holding a magic book, froze in place.
She had originally wanted to ask her sister about magic, but who knew she would see blade practice.
Hesitating for a moment, Miyano Akemi leaned closer.
She was also very curious about everything concerning demons.
Gradually!
Miyano Akemi's skin instantly turned pink.
Her body trembled slightly, and she unconsciously bent her waist.
After a while.
Miyano Akemi cleaned the floor, then carefully left.
Downstairs.
"Oh my, you took quite a while."
Vermouth, hearing the sounds from upstairs, rested her chin in her hand, smiling like a fox.
Miyano Akemi's body trembled slightly.
She had been too focused just now and had forgotten about this woman's presence.
This is bad.
She wouldn't have guessed everything, would she?
This is truly too embarrassing.
Miyano Akemi was incredibly frantic, but her face remained outwardly calm.
No matter what, she couldn't lose face.
However.
It was chilly down there.
She really wanted to take a shower.
It was all Shiho's fault.
Vermouth blinked, teasing, "Was it exciting?"
"I don't know."
Miyano Akemi rolled her eyes.
Vermouth twitched her nose, saying with a complex expression, "It seems it was indeed very exciting."
Miyano Akemi was thoroughly embarrassed.
She could even smell that?
Are you a dog?
Vermouth looked at Miyano Akemi with an envious expression.
"You're really lucky to have met Mr. Linde."
Although the time was short.
Through subtle probing.
She had also figured out many things.
These two sisters had both become demons.
This... this was practically an overnight ascent to power.
Unconsciously, she recalled the power Miyano Shiho had displayed.
Thump! Thump-thump!
Vermouth's heart began to race.
She looked at Miyano Akemi with an inscrutable expression.
If they could.
Why couldn't she?
She just didn't know if she could gain Mr. Linde's approval...
The next morning!
Linde walked down from the second floor, holding Miyano Shiho's hand.
Shiho's ability to care for tools had improved so much that it had captivated him.
In the living room downstairs.
Miyano Akemi's face instantly flushed when she saw Linde and Miyano Shiho.
The sounds had lasted all night.
Is this something a human could do?
No.
They were both demons.
Then it's fine.
On the other side.
Vermouth's eyes flickered slightly when she saw this scene.
Then, without hesitation, she walked directly in front of Linde and knelt down.
"Lord Linde, Vermouth wishes to pledge her loyalty to you."
Linde's expression shifted, and he looked at Vermouth with a half-smile.
Vermouth's body immediately stiffened, and she didn't even dare to breathe loudly.
As time passed.
Her heart grew increasingly anxious.
A fine layer of sweat beaded on Vermouth's forehead.
Linde did not speak.
Making the space even quieter and more oppressive.
The inexplicable pressure was already making Vermouth feel breathless.
Had she failed?
In the end, would she be killed?
Miyano Shiho and Miyano Akemi also watched this scene silently.
They actually didn't have a good impression of Vermouth.
Although there was no particular grudge between them.
They knew very well that this was a genuine witch.
However.
Whether or not to take a Retainer/Subordinate was the Master's business.
As Linde's Retainer/Subordinate, all they needed to do was obey, so they naturally couldn't say anything extra.
Who knows how long passed.
Linde looked at the flickering Demon Contract and said lightly, "Are you still pure?"
"Absolutely, I haven't even been touched by a fingertip."
"Alright, I agree."
Hearing Linde's words, Vermouth's eyes widened, and her tense body immediately relaxed.
Then.
She realized that, unknowingly, her entire body was already drenched.
Vermouth's face showed an expression of relief after a narrow escape.
Just now.
She had truly despaired.
Believing that her death was already counting down.
Fortunately, she had always kept herself pure.
She composed herself and showed Linde a fawning smile.
Linde stroked his chin, lost in thought.
Speaking of which.
All those he had met who qualified as Retainer/Subordinates.
Regardless of their aptitude.
Every single one of them.
Was pure.
Could this also be a condition for the Demon Contract to determine Retainer/Subordinate qualifications?
Subsequently.
He looked at Vermouth, a smile playing on his lips.
He had actually been considering her for a while.
He had originally wanted to temper her personality a bit.
He hadn't expected her to be so cooperative, which saved him the trouble.
Linde looked down from above and said calmly, "Take off your outer clothes."
Hearing this, Vermouth did not hesitate for a moment and began to move.
She had never witnessed a Reincarnation Ritual, nor was she clear about Linde's purpose.
But now.
Even a second of hesitation would be disrespectful to a demon.
Since Lord Linde told her to take them off, she naturally couldn't hesitate.
In fact, she even had a little trick up her sleeve.
Seeing this scene, Miyano Shiho and Miyano Akemi's eyelids twitched.
Miyano Akemi couldn't help but say, "Master only said outer clothes."
"Hmm?"
Vermouth blinked, feigning ignorance, "Is that so?"
"Did I hear wrong?"
She looked at Linde pitifully.
"No problem, it doesn't affect anything at all."
Linde nodded as he watched.
Hearing this, Vermouth's movements became even faster.
Finally, she completely revealed herself to Linde.
However, her face was flushed with heat.
Although she was called a witch.
She was still a woman.
For the first time in her life.
She was like this in front of a man.
Even with mental preparation, it still feels so shameful.