It was already evening.
After "us" being scolded by Makima, we continued to wander around the city, hoping to find someone. Well, demons or fiends.
Even the police were asked if it was quiet around, to which they replied quite positively. Heh...
Bottom line, we ended the day with nothing.
Here we are... Standing at the drink machines now. To be exact, I was standing and choosing, and our Power was looking at all the drinks and staring at the flickering light inside.
- Huh... You're weird, Power. - After choosing two drinks, I waited for the rest of the money to be returned to me and the sweet water to be handed out. - Why do you choose to disobey me? We could come up with a cunning plan to kill that demon and take the laurels for ourselves. - I decided to talk to her since we were on the same page.
Our lives depended on our future relationship.
After a while, a cat came up to her, petting her and asking for attention.
- I can only trust cats. - she started petting the pussy. - I hate people! Not because they've done anything bad to me. It's just my demonic nature. I hate them, that's all! - The Demoness of Blood lifted the vagrant up and hugged him. - But I hate demons too! After all, they stole my Meowy from me! - she shouted in anger.
Smirking, I took out the drinks and walked over to her and held out the pomegranate juice. Since a blood demon, such a drink would be fine for her too.
- What happened next? - I asked.
Power looked at me and took the free drink without even thanking me. Well, I wasn't expecting that.
- I... Was captured by Makima when I wanted Meowy back. She may be dead, but I'm not going to give up. - She said depressed and began to drink the contents of the jar.
She seemed to like it.
Although, there's something she's not telling me. Why did she choose to tell me? And not Makima or anyone else?
Nah, it's suspicious to hear a heartwarming story from a liar like her. Power wasn't telling the truth anyway.
Standing next to her and leaning against the machines, I thought for a moment and spoke.
- Of the animals I had... I had a dog. The only friend who could listen to me and dream with me. - I smirked, remembering those days. - Pochita was my best and only friend... But he died because of a demon.
- So what? A dog is much worse than a cat! - protested the girl. - I don't care about anyone else but cats.
- I didn't say that. What matters is who and what your friend is to you. I trusted Pochita, and you trusted Meowy, didn't you? That's why I told you about my friend. So to speak... I shared the tragedy, just like you did with me. - I told her and drank all my juice.
I'm a fast drinker. I drained the can in one go. I guess I do like fruity drinks, like the Blood Demon.
- ...If I can get Meowy back, I'll do anything. I'm even willing to listen to people and do whatever you want. - she said, hinting at my help.
Nah... That already smells like a trick. But if that's the case... I guess I'd better play along.
- Really? - As I stroked my chin, I thought about it. - Then let's start by saving your Meowy. - I suggested the idea and smiled at her. - If that way we can be friends, I think it's a good idea.
- Are you willing to help me save Meowy? Without even asking for something of equal value in return? - She asked.
Inwardly grinning, I realized that this was my chance.
- Unfortunately, like demons, humans are also greedy, so let's make a contract. That way you can trust me, and I can trust you. Deal? - pulling a pack of cigars out of my jacket, I offered.
- ...Okay. Anyway, I promised, and I don't lie! - she proudly stuck out her fake chest, letting the cat go to the ground. - As a Blood Demon, I will fulfill all the conditions and create a contract between us!
- Then let's begin. - I stood in front of her and held out my hand while I put the lighter away. - The terms of the contract: I will help you save your Meowy and kill the demon who disturbed you, and you in return will obey my orders without question. If you do not fulfill my terms, you will be cursed with a curse of pain. And the only way to end it is to be forgiven by me. Do you agree? - I asked.
Power immediately grabbed my hands and smirked.
"That's one hell of a girl. Thinks I can't sense the demonic contract between us?" - Humming, I didn't feel much of a change.
When making a contract, I could feel things that normal people couldn't....
When contracting with the top three demons like Chainsaw, Control, and Darkness, I could feel the very thread of connection that facilitates the contract. It can be felt if you focus and contemplate what others can't see. Since she is a Blood Demoness, I should have sensed her bloody aura, but alas, she was faking it.
No wonder. I mean, she agreed to such brutality... In fact, she can become my slave.
Ah, yes. Power already is, because I'm a demon too, and I can do the contracts that the Dark Demon taught me.
But even so... Thanks to the concealment, she won't feel it, because the Darkness envelops my aura.
A useful skill nonetheless... So far, I don't regret making a contract with "him".
I could clearly feel how smoothly from my entire body, some shadowy energy gathered in my hand, and then traveled towards Power.
The pact is made. There's no way for her to escape now. Hehehe.
- Great. We'll start tomorrow. - With a grin, I let go of her hand and headed down the main road with Power to get a cab and turn in today's report to headquarters. Oh, and the fiend is settling in there....
Lighting a cigarette, I was already looking forward to tomorrow.
"Maybe I'll meet Aki at the base. And then home in his car..." - were my thoughts before leaving.
....
The next day.
It was much easier to wake up than before. Still, my third night had gone smoothly and I was rested after drinking myself into a stupor. How do you say drunk... Turns out demons don't get drunk. Alcohol quickly flows out of our bodies and leaves no trace of drinking.
Eh... Maybe some demons have a strong tincture that helps them get drunk....? Maybe we should find an alcohol demon. After all, alcoholics are feared by many.
It's a pity that Aki refused to have a drink with me yesterday, because he had already drunk enough with his partner. I had to drive the car and put the weakling on the bed... It was dangerous though, I didn't have a license, which made me think about getting one.
Anyway, in the morning I felt great.
I was ready for action! And I knew I was in for an uphill battle with a demon today. Well, let's see what I can do.
And now I've come for the bully to take her with me. Turns out that's no easy task.
I had to stamp her and have her back by 5:00 p.m. Fiends don't have a very good life either. He needs an eye on him.
Taking my axe, I headed towards the subway with Power. We took one of the subway lines and went to the end station to catch a bus to the far side of Tokyo.
It was a long ride to see the demon and her Meowy. What can I say... It looks like the demon is hiding out since it's in such a remote location.
As I got off the bus and stretched, I wanted to pull out a cigarette, but I remembered that the smell might attract the demon.
- You realize you're going to have to fight that demon yourself, don't you? - Power asked. - If I fight it too, it will use Meowy as a human shield. - the fiend said to me, walking ahead of me.
- I don't have to. I can defeat this demon on my own, for I am no different from you when it comes to strength. - I yawned, following Power.
- You're human and obviously weaker than the demon will be. - she said.
- I don't know. - I smirked at her words.
"Uh-huh... Still haven't figured out who I really am?" - I wondered mentally.
As we walked along the path in the wilderness, we came upon a hill where there was a house... It was quite old, and judging by the clearing nearby, it was a farmhouse.
There was a town nearby, and I realized that we had gone to the farthest distance from the town, where there were no hunters.
Did that mean the demon was hiding from something? No. Someone. Hunters, by the looks of it.
- There! That's the house where the demon and Meowy are hiding! - Power pointed it out.
- I already figured that out. Come on, let's go. - I followed her.
The closer we got, the more I smelled the demon. I'd sensed it before, when we were on the bus, but now it was very close.
He was big, judging by his shadow. So one axe won't do it.
That's where I caught Power in the act.
- Hey, won't he feel you? - I asked, looking at the house nearby.
- А?
I guess I forgot...
- I thought you said he was going to cover for Meowy. So why are you walking ahead of me?
- .." she stopped talking. - Did I really say that? - she asked either herself or me a question. - ...I must have misspoken.
Huh... It didn't take her long to hide her lie.
I sensed bad intentions from her and ducked down with a sigh.
Just as I expected... Thick red blood came out of her veins and it immediately turned into a hammer. But she couldn't hit me because I had already succeeded in dodging.
Abruptly standing up and grabbing her arm, I slammed her against my knee, thus breaking her bones. The bloody weapon fell away, and I grabbed the girl's scruff and threw her over me to the ground.
Next, swinging, but not with much force, I hit that one in the chest, breaking her ribs now as well. Even the fake tits didn't help her.
- Kha! - she vomited spit mixed with blood. - W-wait!
- Yeah, yeah. Now you're gonna say you were used and had no other choice. - I said, standing up and crunching my bones. - Maybe you told me about the cat, too, huh? - I grinned and looked down at her, waiting for the demon to come out.
He was calmer than I thought. Probably waiting for the right moment to attack or slip away.
- You lied to me about the demon and the kitty, Power-Power... - I shook my head and sat down and covered her mouth.
She looked at me in anger and tried to break free, but her strength was lacking and the fiend was slowly recovering.
"Yeah. Clearly wants to scream that she wasn't lying. But I'm sorry... You're only going to ruin my fun."
- Anyway, let's call it a night and I'll get you back to public safety and then tell Makima. - After saying that, the blood demoness was scared out of her wits and started trying to break free with renewed vigor, but to no avail.
The blood demoness stopped and suddenly, she cried. Wow... I've brought the poor thing to tears.
- Shh. - Putting my finger to my lip, I looked toward the house, hinting to her, but it seems that the little thing did not understand my plan. - You're dumb, eh... - I shrugged without any playfulness.
*squeak*
- ...But not dumber than him. - When I heard the squeak, I pushed myself up from my seat and headed for the house at full speed.
Breaking down the door, I swung my axe. Looking at the bat-like freak in the darkness, I grinned only harder.
It was four meters tall and covered in hair. It had a voluminous musculature and was ugly... Sharp teeth, tiny eyes and big ears.
Everything that fit the description of a bat. Except... He was missing his right arm, but had decent-sized wings.
- Here is Denji-i-i-i-i! - I stuck out my tongue and shouted.
Seeing the cage Meowy was in, I jumped and chopped the fingers that held that very pet prison.
- Hiiiii! - The mouse squealed and flew outside, smashing through the roof of the building. - Stupid Blood Demon!!! Who did you bring me!!! - he shouted, apparently heading for Power.
I managed to catch the cat's cage, but it was a bit stained purple with blood, but whatever. We'll wash it later.
When I got out of the collapsing building, I rushed to the blonde still lying on the ground. But the mouse grabbed her and flew upward, leaving only dust behind.
- You tricked me! I told you to bring an ordinary man, not a strong hunter! - Clutching Power tighter, the Bat Demon let out a scream.
- Aaarghhhh! - Screaming in pain, Power spilled quite a bit of blood from herself.
- Hssssss!
The cat in the cage became furious seeing and hearing the screams of its mistress.
The demon began to soak up all the blood that flowed out and regained his severed arm. It wasn't the only thing he could get back, for the recently shredded fingers were regenerating.
- How disgusting! Fueue! - He shook his head, almost vomiting.
So demons can't drink the blood of their brethren? What's so surprising, though? Humans can't do that either, for God's sake.
But there was no time for that... After all, now the demon had regained his strength, albeit with difficulty.
- We need to cut the flavor, with human blood. - he looked toward the city and grinned as much as I did. - There's a lot of blood out there. - and looking at the Power in his hands, he lifted it above him and opened his mouth. - And I'm taking you with me! You can still be useful, you stupid demoness!
And when he let her go, he swallowed her alive.
- It smells like kerosene. - I didn't see things so rosy anymore.
- I'll show you again! I'll kill you! Just you wait! - the Bat Demon flew high, cursing me.
And flew toward the city.
- Well... Meowy. It's going to be a little shaky, so I'm sorry. - I smiled, setting her cage on the ground and taking off my jacket.
Pulling the starter out of my chest and unbuttoning my shirt, I sighed.
- Time for the fucking chainsaw.
Determinedly I pulled the cord and the rumbling sound of the motor in my heart sounded.
Oh... Just wait for me, bloodsuckers. The party's just getting started!
To be continued...
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