Chapter 17 - Demonic contract

Freako had come to Lyotan's house to take Karil back and make a deal with Kazaris.

Kazaris: "As long as Karil is alive, I am immortal."

When Freako understood the truth, he realized he was defeated by Kazaris.

Freako: "Karil, I hope you have a good life."

Karil decided not to go with Freako. Unable to bear it, Freako left. Lyotan went to find Freako, who was standing and watching the scenery, with the wind moving his hair. Lyotan stood next to Freako.

Freako: "Why did you come after me?"

Lyotan: "Because I realized what you said is true, so I sympathize with you."

Freako looked at Lyotan and said, "Thank you. All these years, you took care of my son and always supported him."

Lyotan smiled and said, "Well, I did it for my wife. It was her wish, so I decided to fulfill it."

Freako: "Your wife is dead, right?"

Lyotan's face twisted and he said, "She wanted to protect Karil, and that's why she was killed."

Freako: "How sad. I am truly sorry."

Lyotan smiled and said, "Karil was emotionally scarred because of this. He has a sensitive soul."

Freako: "In truth, Karil is cursed. I was always afraid of this, but now I feel if he stays with you, it won't be a problem."

Lyotan: "Cursed?! How can you say such a thing?!"

Freako sighed and said, "His soul is possessed by dark magic. If he cannot overcome the dark magic, it will control him."

Lyotan, shocked, said, "Dark magic? So that's why...!"

Freako, looking down, said, "I hope you're ready for this, because one day Karil's power might become so great that no one will be able to stop him."

Lyotan was deeply shocked by Freako's words. Freako smiled and left.

It was afternoon, and Kazaris was sitting in the yard, frowning, at the tea table. Mallory: "Mr. Karis, don't you like the taste of the tea?"

Mallory was sitting across from Kazaris, drinking tea. Kazaris, feeling irritated, thought, "Why does this girl come to our house every day?"

Mallory: "Mr. Karis, is something wrong?"

Kazaris, feeling uncomfortable, smiled and said, "No, let's continue."

Mallory smiled and said, "Alright, let's get to the point. I came here because I have a request from you."

Kazaris: "What request?"

Mallory blushed a little and said, "Could you please... I..."

Kazaris: "Say it quickly, I don't have the patience."

Mallory: "...be your girlfriend?"

Kazaris stood up in surprise and said, "What?! Do you even know who I am?!"

Mallory smiled and said, "Of course, you are the mighty Lord Kazaris."

Kazaris thought, "What is this feeling I have? Why is this girl acting like this?!"

Mallory: "Even if you don't agree to my request, it's okay. I will always be your supporter."

Kazaris smirked and said proudly, "I don't like self-absorbed girls who fall in love at first sight. You'll get tired of me soon and easily discard me."

Mallory stood up angrily and said, "That's not true!"

Kazaris: "Am I wrong? You just like my appearance, and you have no other reason for saying this."

Mallory's face twisted, then she smiled and said, "I'm neither a demon worshipper nor do I care about appearances. I support you because you once built a great empire that brought more justice to the people."

Kazaris: "Justice?"

Mallory: "My family was innocent, but the king accused them of a crime they didn't commit. If it weren't for you, we would have been executed."

Kazaris thought, "Why do I have this feeling?! I'm supposed to be the bad guy in this story!"

Kazaris, feeling irritated, frowned and said, "I didn't build that empire to help others. I enslaved all the people, and even other demons didn't dare to come near me. So don't talk as if I'm some kind of angel!"

Mallory was a little shocked, then she smiled and said, "If that's the case, I'm willing to be your slave for the rest of my life. No matter how annoying you are, it doesn't matter."

Kazaris thought: "It's not too bad. If she's so insistent on wanting to be my master, I'll accept it. This girl could be useful in the future." He grinned.

Mellory: "Is something wrong? Did I do something wrong?"

Kazaris grinned and said: "No, I'm just starting to like you."

Mellory got excited and said: "Really?!"

Kazaris: "The only thing left is for you to prove your loyalty."

Mellory eagerly said: "How?"

Kazaris came closer to Mellory, grabbed her wrist and said: "Come with me."

Suddenly, karil appeared and said: "Brother, I thought you said you had no interest in high school girls."

Kazaris suddenly blushed, let go of Mellory's hand, coughed, and said: "Sorry, I should take this young lady with more respect."

Karil said impatiently: "I just don't understand, why are you two so interested in each other?"

Kazaris suddenly shouted: "Who said I fell in love with her?! I just have a cunning plan in mind!"

Mellory eagerly said: "I really want to know what your cunning plan is!"

Karil: "Alright, I won't disturb you."

Kazaris, nervous and with clenched fists, said: "I'll deal with you later, karil."

Kazaris took Mellory to a secluded place so no one could see them. He led her to a dense forest filled with trees.

Mellory: "Why did we come here?"

Kazaris unbuttoned his shirt. Mellory excitedly said: "Did you accept my request?!"

Kazaris blushed and frowned: "Of course not! There's just something I need to tell you."

Mellory saw the seal mark on Kazaris's chest.

Mellory: "What is this mark?"

Kazaris: "It's a kind of seal that prevents me from using my powers."

Mellory: "Really?! So Leviathan has captured you?!"

Kazaris nodded and said: "You studied magic at school, I thought you might know how to break this seal."

Mellory thought for a moment and said: "It seems like a complex magic, I don't specialize in breaking seals."

Kazaris: "You can't?!"

Mellory: "I don't know, I don't think they teach such things at magic school."

Kazaris grabbed Mellory's hand and said: "Let's make a deal, if you can break this seal, you can love me as much as you want."

Mellory looked at Kazaris with wide eyes and said in surprise: "Would you really do that?"

Kazaris grinned and said: "Of course, I might be a demon, but I keep my promises."

Mellory smiled and said: "Alright, I'll do my best to break this seal."

Kazaris let go of Mellory's hand and said: "Good, as long as this seal is on my body, you're not allowed to touch me."

Kazaris flew away. Mellory looked at the sky and said: "No matter the cost of this sin, I'll make Kazaris fall in love with me."