"As payment for your attack on me, agree to one condition?"
Akame gave a strange look at the chains on her body.
Did she have a choice?
"Of course you have the right to choose."
Linde smiled, "After all, when I take Retainers/Subordinates, it's best if they do so willingly."
"..."
Is that so?
Why was she getting special treatment?
"Retainer/Subordinate?"
Akame was startled, and subconsciously said, "What is a Retainer/Subordinate?"
Linde explained, "To be precise, it means to reincarnate you as a Devil, to become an existence that serves me."
"You mean, you are a Devil?"
Akame was somewhat incredulous.
Although she was usually a bit naive, she wasn't stupid.
How could a creature like a Devil possibly exist?
Whoosh!
Black Devil wings extended from his back, stirring up gusts of air.
"How about it, do you believe me now?"
Akame's pupils constricted violently.
She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know how to begin.
"So,"
Linde gazed at Akame, a smile playing on his lips, "What is your decision?"
Akame took a deep breath.
The existence of Devils made her head spin.
Even her worldview was on the verge of collapsing.
After all, who could have imagined that such legendary creatures truly existed?
However...
The Empire was already so corrupt.
With so many nobles and officials who deserved to go to hell...
The existence of Devils seemed to have become somewhat more reasonable.
Most importantly, the other party didn't seem to have any ill intentions.
Since that's the case... I'll give it a try.
Akame's eyes flickered slightly, then she cautiously said, "Um... Mr. Demon."
"I can agree to your request, but can you agree to one condition of mine?"
"Speak."
"Can you not harm my Night Raid comrades?"
"Of course."
Linde agreed to Akame's request without a second thought.
In his heart, those individuals were all his Retainer/Subordinate reserves.
How could he possibly harm them?
A warm smile appeared on Linde's face as he said, "Since the transaction is complete, let us begin."
He agreed just like that?
Mr. Demon is too easy to talk to, isn't he?
Akame's eyes showed a hint of surprise.
She had originally approached him with a 'just trying it out' mentality.
But who knew it would succeed so easily?
And from the looks of it, Mr. Demon didn't seem to be lying.
Speaking of which...
Mr. Demon is so different from how he's portrayed in myths.
Shaking off all her random thoughts, Akame solemnly said, "Alright, I agree to become your Retainer/Subordinate."
"Excellent, you've made a wise choice."
Linde smiled slightly, "Now, let us proceed with the Reincarnation Ritual."
"Mhm."
Akame's expression became serious.
How does a human become a demon?
"First."
Akame listened obediently.
"Take off your outer clothes first."
"Oh."
Akame nodded, then reached out and unbuttoned her clothes.
Two round forms, freed from their restraint, swayed, making Linde a little dizzy.
"Do I need to take off more?"
Akame asked blankly.
"No need, this is fine."
Seryu, unable to watch any longer, spoke up to remind her.
This woman is too naturally clueless, isn't she?
"Oh."
Akame nodded and said seriously, "Then what do I do next?"
"Leave it to me."
Linde extended his finger, and a drop of golden blood seeped out, touching her skin.
"So hot—"
Akame's pretty face flushed slightly.
Although she didn't understand many things,
being touched by a man for the first time in her life still made her instinctively feel shy.
Buzz!
As Linde wrote the inscription,
Akame felt a world-shattering change occurring within her body.
Especially in her back and tailbone area.
It was as if something was about to grow out.
"Hmph!"
She let out a muffled grunt, directly revealing her demon form.
Two light wings and a tail had already broken through her body.
"Am I really a demon?"
Akame looked at her tail in a daze, subconsciously reaching out to grab it.
"Hiss..."
She gasped, and her body became hot.
This feeling, how strange?
With curiosity, she vigorously kneaded her tail.
Her entire body began to tremble slightly, twisting unnaturally.
"..."
Should he say, as expected of his sister?
No matter what, she could always act so candidly.
"Ahem, Akame, have you had enough fun?"
Linde coughed.
If it weren't for the wrong timing, he would have lost control.
"Oh."
Akame obediently let go, but her face was already beet red.
She placed her hand over her heart.
Thump! Thump-thump!
Her heart was beating so fast, why was that?
Almost instinctively, she looked towards Linde.
Why did she feel her master was so attractive?
Ignoring Akame, Linde looked at her attribute data.
[Akame]
[Race: Demon]
[Master: Linde Lucifergus]
[Level: LV35]
[skill: Slash]
[Slash: Comprehend the profound meaning of the sword; nothing in this world cannot be cut.]
...Looking at the text information, Linde nodded with satisfaction.
It seemed this was a purely offensive skill.
And the skill description was also very impressive.
Its potential was probably not low.
"Master, what are you looking at?"
Akame looked down, but saw nothing except her own flesh.
"Your attribute information."
Linde finished transcribing it, then handed it to Akame.
"Attributes?"
Akame was a little confused and immediately began to browse it.
"So that's it, Master, your name is Linde."
Continuing to look down, Akame's eyes lit up.
Slash?
A skill very suitable for her.
"Sister."
At this moment, Kurome hugged her from behind.
Akame turned to look at her, her eyes a little complex, "What's wrong, Kurome?"
Kurome was lost in thought for a long time before she finally came back to her senses.
She whispered, "Sister, we won't be separated again, will we?"
"Mhm."
Akame turned around and gave Kurome a head pat, a faint smile gracing her lips.
"However, if possible, I still want to overthrow the Empire."
"No, because the Empire now belongs to Master."
"???"