"As the price for attacking me, grant me one request."
Akame glanced oddly at the chains binding her.
Did she have a choice?
"Of course you do," Kaiser smiled. "When I recruit a peerage member, it's best if they're willing."
"…"
Was that how it worked?
Why was she getting special treatment?
"Peerage member?" Akame blinked, asking instinctively, "What's that?"
Kaiser explained, "More precisely, I'll reincarnate you as a devil, making you serve me."
"You're saying… you're a devil?"
Akame found it hard to believe.
She could be a bit airheaded at times, but she wasn't foolish.
Devils? How could such creatures exist?
Flap!
Black devil wings unfurled from his back, stirring the air.
"Now do you believe me?"
Akame's pupils contracted sharply.
She opened her mouth, wanting to speak, but words failed her.
"So," Kaiser gazed at her, a smile playing on his lips. "What's your decision?"
Akame took a deep breath.
The existence of devils threw her mind into chaos, her worldview teetering on collapse.
Who'd imagine mythical beings were real?
But…
The Empire was rotten to the core, filled with nobles and officials deserving damnation.
Devils existing suddenly seemed… plausible.
More importantly, this man didn't seem malicious.
If that was the case…
She'd give it a try.
Akame's eyes flickered. Carefully, she said, "Um… Mr. Devil."
"I can agree, but can you grant me one request?"
"Speak."
"Please don't harm my Night Raid comrades."
"Of course."
Kaiser agreed without hesitation.
In his mind, they were all potential peerage members. Why would he hurt them?
A warm smile spread across his face. "Since we have a deal, let's begin."
Just like that?
This devil was too agreeable.
Akame's eyes widened in surprise.
She'd only asked on a whim.
Yet he'd accepted so easily—and he didn't seem to be lying.
Devils were so different from the myths.
Shaking off her wandering thoughts, Akame said solemnly, "Fine. I agree to become your peerage member."
"Good choice," Kaiser smiled. "Now, let's start the reincarnation ritual."
"Mm." Akame grew serious.
How did a human become a devil?
"First," Kaiser began.
Akame listened obediently.
"Remove your outer clothes."
"Oh." Akame nodded, unbuttoning her top.
Two full, freed mounds swayed, making Kaiser's vision blur.
"Do I need to remove more?"
Akame asked blankly.
"No, that's enough," Seryu interjected, unable to watch. This woman's too airheaded!
"Oh." Akame nodded seriously. "What next?"
"Leave it to me."
Kaiser pricked his finger, a drop of golden blood emerging, which he dotted on her skin.
"It's hot—" Akame's cheeks flushed.
Though oblivious to many things, a man's first touch instinctively embarrassed her.
Hum!
As Kaiser inscribed the markings, Akame felt monumental changes within her body.
Especially around her back and tailbone—something was growing.
"Hngh!" She grunted, revealing her devil form.
Light wings and a tail burst forth.
"I'm really a devil now?" Akame stared blankly at her tail, instinctively grabbing it.
"Hiss…" She inhaled sharply, her body heating up.
This feeling was so strange.
Curious, she squeezed harder.
Her body trembled, twisting unnaturally.
"…"
As expected of big sister, Seryu thought. So straightforward about everything.
"Ahem, Akame, had enough?" Kaiser coughed.
If the timing weren't wrong, he'd lose control.
"Oh." Akame released it, her face crimson.
She placed a hand over her heart.
Thump! Thump!
Her heart raced—why?
Almost instinctively, she looked at Kaiser.
Why did her master seem so appealing?
Ignoring Akame's daze, Kaiser checked her stats.
[Akame]
[Race: Devil]
[Master: Kaiser Lucifuge]
[Level: LV35]
[Skill: Slash]
[Slash: Mastered the essence of the sword; nothing cannot be cut in one strike.]
…
Satisfied, Kaiser nodded.
A pure offensive skill, with impressive flair—high potential.
"Master, what are you looking at?" Akame peered down, seeing only skin.
"Your attributes."
Kaiser transcribed them and handed her the note.
"Attributes?" Akame scanned it curiously.
"So your name is Kaiser, Master."
Her eyes brightened further down.
Slash?
Perfect for her.
"Sister."
Kurome hugged her from behind.
Akame turned, her expression complex. "What is it, Kurome?"
Kurome stared blankly before responding softly. "Sister, we won't be separated again, right?"
"Mm." Akame turned fully, ruffling Kurome's hair with a faint smile.
"But if possible, I still want to overthrow the Empire."
"No," Kurome said. "The Empire belongs to Master now."
"???"
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