As expected of a workhorse who has inspired countless fan works.
Linde observed intently, giving his assessment.
Vermouth was still kneeling on the ground, her hands clasped in front of her, her two exaggerated features slightly distorted from being squeezed.
"Master, what should we do next?"
She's already changed her address. She's really quick to catch on.
"Just leave the rest to me."
Linde smiled, satisfied, and extended his hand.
Seeing this,
Vermouth quickly straightened her back, pushing her body upwards with effort.
If she wasn't kneeling,
She would have already been charging forward.
Miyano Akemi: "..."
Miyano Shiho: "..."
The two sisters' gazes all sharpened.
This woman is truly shameless.
Miyano Akemi reminded, "Shiho, it seems you need to be careful from now on. This woman is not to be underestimated."
"I know."
Miyano Shiho nodded.
This witch is too skilled.
She hasn't even become a Retainer/Subordinate of the Master, and she's already vying for favor so much.
For some reason,
A sense of crisis arose within her.
"How about... big sister, you help me?"
As soon as this sentence left her mouth, Miyano Shiho's face flushed.
Oh god, what was she even saying?
"Huh?"
Miyano Akemi was stunned, a little bewildered.
Had her own sister evolved so quickly?
Was she completely unbound by human morality?
Linde looked at this scene and said faintly, "A little lower, there isn't enough space for me to leave an imprint."
"Ye-yes, I understand."
Vermouth responded weakly, realizing she seemed to have misunderstood.
But,
What exactly was the ritual for reincarnating as a demon like?
"Is this okay?"
Vermouth's arms shifted slightly downwards.
"That's fine."
Linde nodded, dripping blood onto Vermouth's skin.
Buzz!
Light appeared.
Countless mysterious characters flashed across her skin.
Thump! Thump-thump!
Vermouth's pupils contracted, the sound of her heart beating deafening.
Inside her body, changes were occurring.
It felt like something was surging.
Is this... the so-called magic power?
At the same time,
Lines of data appeared.
[Vermouth]
[Race: Demon]
[Master: Linde Lucifergus]
[Level: LV9]
[skill: Demon Mask]
[Demon Mask: Can freely change appearance, voice, and even aura, perfectly replicating others.]
...Looking at the text information, Linde was thoughtful.
Aside from Grayfia,
The other three who reincarnated as demons were all LV9.
It seems this was also a benefit provided by his Demon Contract.
Even ordinary people,
As long as they reincarnated as a demon, they would reach the limit of a Lower-level Demon.
Putting this conjecture aside, Linde looked down.
"Demon Mask..."
Is it a shapeshifting skill?
Linde's eyes flickered.
This skill actually suits Vermouth very well.
Furthermore,
The description of 'perfect replication' was very intriguing.
Such vague descriptions,
Generally speaking, are not simple.
Then!
Linde looked at his own panel.
Alright.
There was still no major change, only the skill list had an additional Demon Mask.
Taking out a pen and paper, Linde wrote down Vermouth's attribute information and handed it to her.
"What is this?"
Vermouth blinked, slightly puzzled.
"The abilities of my Retainer/Subordinate."
Linde explained simply.
"I see."
Vermouth nodded in realization, her expression becoming excited.
The door to a new world had finally opened for her.
Without hesitation, Vermouth began to look down and read.
Linde Lucifergus.
So this was her Master's full name.
She murmured it a few times in her heart, committing it completely to memory.
She knew her place very well.
As a Retainer/Subordinate,
She had to start with the small things.
Then he continued to look further down.
LV9?
Why does it feel like an online game?
After a brief complaint, she saw her skill.
"It seems there's no difference from my disguise technique, right?"
She muttered softly, then prepared to try it out.
After understanding the skill,
Activating it was almost instinctive.
Buzz!
In an instant, a series of figures flashed through her mind.
She could replicate anyone she had some understanding of.
The more information she knew, the more perfect the transformation would be.
Finally,
She looked at Miyano Shiho.
The next moment,
A flash of light passed over Vermouth's body.
In just an instant,
Another [Miyano Shiho] appeared.
She raised her hand to measure her chest, smiling with satisfaction: "Not bad, but still not as good as me."
Miyano Shiho: "..."
This woman, she feels like she could kill her.
Miyano Shiho gritted her teeth, subconsciously looking down.
Darn it.
It seems... probably... she really is a little bit lacking.
Linde surveyed the [Miyano Shiho], nodding secretly.
Good.
It was absolutely flawless.
Even the aura was completely identical.
However.
"Is that all?"
Linde said, "Vermouth, sense your current state again."
"See if there are any other powers."
"Yes, Master."
Miyano Shiho nodded, her eyes gently closing.
Instantly, a memory surfaced.
She raised her delicate hand and began to channel magic.
Buzz!
Light flickered, and a light blue Magic Circle spread from her palm.
"This is… Wind Blade magic?"
Miyano Shiho's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief.
Seeing this,
Linde's face showed a look of understanding.
Indeed.
This was the true terror of the Demon Mask skill.
Not only could it disguise and imitate, but it could even replicate the opponent's moves.
"Use it, let me see its power."
"Yes, Master."
Vermouth nodded and began to cast the magic.
Crack!
Linde directly slapped the Wind Blade, shattering it.
"It seems… the power is weaker than when I use it."
Miyano Shiho breathed a sigh of relief.
"That is indeed the case."
Linde mused, "But this should be related to Vermouth's own strength."
Shiho is, after all, an Intermediate Demon, much stronger than Vermouth.
But this also meant that…
As long as Vermouth's strength increased,
Wouldn't it be possible for her to surpass the original?
"Oh, right, Vermouth, try to transform into me."
Hearing Linde's command, Vermouth immediately used her ability.
However,
There was no change whatsoever.
Vermouth was a bit confused.
Her ability clearly wasn't an issue, or was Master special?
Seeing this,
Linde secretly nodded.
Indeed, how could power bestowed by him be effective against himself?
On the other side,
Vermouth retracted her ability, but her beautiful eyes darted around.
Now… she had finally become Master's Retainer/Subordinate as she wished.
However,
It seemed she was in the lowest position.
Her opponents were two sisters, with a BUFF bonus.
In that case, she could only take the initiative.
Thinking this, Vermouth directly jumped next to Linde, firmly hugging his arm.
Linde immediately felt himself sinking into a sea of waves.
Vermouth's eyes were like silken threads as she said, "Master, I was truly disrespectful before."
"Vermouth feels uneasy, please bestow punishment upon me."
Hmph hmph, so what if they're sisters?
She had the Demon Mask, she could transform into anyone.
Linde raised an eyebrow, looking at Vermouth with a playful expression.
Such a direct approach?
But he liked it.
Linde scooped up Vermouth and threw her onto the sofa.
Miyano Shiho: "…"
Miyano Akemi: "…"