Zeta looked at Ayato solemnly. "I suspect the Cult is going to harm our Gold Panther tribe."
"If the worst happens, I hope Mr. Devil can come to our rescue."
"At the very least... save my relatives."
This was just her speculation.
But with her father's and relatives' lives at stake...
Even making a deal with a Devil was worth it.
"No need for such trouble."
Ayato chuckled lightly. "They're just ants. I'll just kill them all."
In this world.
Aside from a few individuals, no one was worth his attention.
K-kill them all?
Zeta's eyelids twitched as she looked at Ayato blankly.
Was he joking?
With that many people...
Even if they were pigs, slaughtering them all wouldn't be easy.
Not to mention the Cult's elite.
But...
Mr. Devil seemed very serious.
Was this the legendary power of Devils?
"What, is that not acceptable?"
"Of course it is."
Zeta nodded. "I'll leave everything to you, Mr. Devil."
She had no good feelings for the Cult whatsoever.
Mr. Devil's method suited her even better.
"Then, as you wish."
Ayato snapped his fingers lightly, and a magic circle's light appeared.
Tap, tap, tap.
Footsteps sounded as Xenovia led a group of servants out.
Ayato pointed at the Cult forces in the distance. "Xenovia, these are the enemies. I'm leaving them to you."
"Understood, Master."
Xenovia smiled. "They've been clamoring for a big fight for a while now."
Listening to their conversation, looking over Xenovia and the others, Zeta's eyes were bewildered.
So many elves?
Were they all Mr. Devil's subordinates?
But.
Shouldn't Mr. Devil personally take action?
Could these people do it?
Aside from Xenovia, they all seemed about her age.
Ayato smiled. "Then, begin."
"Haha, Brother Ayato, leave it to us."
"Brother Ayato, we'll show you the results of our special training."
The group of little ones spoke in turn, all leaving afterimages on the ground as they charged out of the village.
So fast.
Zeta's pupils contracted sharply. Before she could even react,
Screams reached her ears.
By the time her vision caught up, what she saw left her shocked.
Xenovia, leading the way, had charged into the Cult forces.
Wherever she passed.
Blade light and sword light flashed.
Severed limbs and broken arms flew into the air.
Columns of blood sprayed or spurted out.
Then.
Including Xenovia.
Everyone split up.
Although the numbers on both sides were vastly different...
The battle unfolding was the complete opposite.
Clang!
Two swords clashed, sending up visible sparks.
At the center of the battlefield.
Xenovia and a Cult priest stood opposite each other.
"You dare to oppose the Cult?"
"You talk too much."
Xenovia's figure flashed, vanishing from the spot.
When she reappeared, she was behind the priest.
Pfft!
Blood sprayed.
Half of the Cult priest's body was severed.
"The strongest is dealt with. I probably won't need to fight anymore."
Xenovia walked slowly, only occasionally raising her sword, already withdrawing from the main battlefield.
Leaving the stage to the little ones.
"Wh-who are these people?"
The Gold Panther tribe members, who had been on alert, were completely dumbfounded.
Things had happened too fast for them to react.
At the same time.
Zeta stared at the slaughter, which could only be described as crushing, completely stunned.
These people... were this powerful?
Then what about Master, Mr. Devil?
Instinctively, she looked at Ayato, a flash of adoration in her eyes.
As a beastman...
Revering the strong was her nature.
"It seems it's only a matter of time."
Ayato withdrew his gaze and looked at Zeta. "Now, shall we discuss my compensation?"
Hearing this, Zeta's expression didn't change at all.
The moment she summoned the Devil...
She had already prepared for the worst.
"What do you need, Mr. Devil?"
Zeta gazed into Ayato's eyes. "You granted my wish."
"Even if it's my life, you can take it."
"I only hope... I can say goodbye to my parents."
She was already a Demon Possession. She wouldn't live much longer anyway.
Her only bond was with her parents and relatives.
"What would I do with your life?"
Ayato chuckled lightly. "All I need... is you yourself."