Chapter 3: The Devil's Bargain
Jake sat in front of the Devil, utterly drained. Hours had passed as he painstakingly explained the intricate—and often absurd—concepts of neotori and harem. The Devil, surprisingly attentive, leaned back in his grand throne, rubbing his temples as though processing a particularly dense philosophical debate.
Lucifer, fascinated, leans back in his throne and strokes his chin thoughtfully. "So, you're telling me humans spend hours—no, years—creating entire stories about stealing lovers and juggling multiple partners?"
Jake shrugs sheepishly. "Uh, yeah. It's pretty popular, actually.
Finally, Lucifer let out a long sigh. "So, what you're telling me is… you risked your mortal life, got hit by a truck, and landed here in Hell… all because you wanted a harem?"
Jake blinked. "Well things didn't exactly went as planned as you can see, but… yeah, I guess that's pretty much it, oh and a little bit of NTR won't hurt."
The Devil raised an eyebrow. "You humans truly never cease to amaze me. Your sheer audacity is… commendable, in a way."
Jake shifted uncomfortably. "So… uh, you're not going to torture me for this, right?"
Lucifer suddenly grinned, his sharp teeth glinting in the flickering flames of Hell. "Oh, quite the opposite, Jake. I've decided to help you."
Jake's jaw dropped. "Wait, what? Help me? You mean, like… you're going to give me a harem? Look, I don't mind if it's with demons. I'm open-minded."
The Devil barked out a laugh, his voice echoing through the infernal halls. "Oh, you foolish mortal. I don't have the power to simply give you a harem. That would be far too boring. No, no… I have something much better in mind."
Jake frowned, his curiosity piqued. "What do you mean, 'better'? What could be better than a guaranteed harem?"
Lucifer leaned forward, his fiery gaze locking onto Jake. "I'm going to give you another chance. No—many chances. I'm going to transmigrate you into another world."
Jake's eyes widened. "You mean… like those isekai stories? A new life in a completely different world?!"
The Devil smirked. "Precisely. And maybe—just maybe—you'll have the opportunity to build your precious harem there."
Jake's heart raced. "This is incredible! This is the break I've been waiting for! But wait…" His excitement dimmed slightly. "What's the catch? There's always a catch."
Lucifer's grin widened. "You're smarter than you look. Yes, there is one catch. If you transmigrate into another world, you must survive there for 24 hours. If you die, you'll be sent right back here to Hell. And then you'll have to start all over again in a new world. Every time."
Jake gulped. "So… it's like a survival game? A new world every time I fail?"
"Exactly."
Jake thought about it for a moment, then asked, "Why would you do this for me? What's in it for you?"
Lucifer's expression turned cold, and his voice dropped to a low, ominous tone. "Because I'm bored."
Jake blinked. "Bored?"
"Yes, bored." The Devil leaned back, waving a hand lazily. "Eternity is long, Jake, and I've seen it all. Torturing souls, endless flames, the same old screams… It's all so tedious. But you… you bring something new. Something entertaining. Consider this my personal reality show."
Jake hesitated, then nodded slowly. "Alright. I'll do it. I'll take the deal. I mean, what have I got to lose, right?"
Lucifer's grin returned, sharp and sinister. "That's the spirit. Prepare yourself, Jake. Your first world awaits."
With a snap of his fingers, the Devil enveloped Jake in a swirl of black smoke, and the last thing Jake heard before he disappeared was Lucifer's amused laughter echoing through the halls of Hell.