Devil's Bible

Chapter 4 Harm
"Demon language?" The rat demon's anger vanished in an instant, replaced by an equal amount of greed.

"Your fluency in demon language is not that of a paladin!"

In the material plane, some villages and towns are often garrisoned by two to five clergy.

Priests need to master certain divine spells, while paladins need to master the Holy Breathing Technique, which allows them to draw upon their life force to kill demons at any time.

These clergy members need to have a certain knowledge and understanding of demons. Demon language is an elective course, so it's not normal for people from such a small place to be so fluent in demon language.

“People always need to be prepared, otherwise how can they succeed?” Nemus gave this reason, and then went straight to the point: “Let’s sign a contract, demon.”

"I know a way to free you from your current physical form and allow you to exist permanently in the material plane."

"I will help you get out of your current state, and in return, you need to lend me your own strength to do some things for me!"

Nemus revealed his 'purpose'; he knew all too well the cognitive circuits of these little devils.

They have brains, but not many.

"Hehehe...Looks like he's an ambitious person!" The rat demon chuckled, then spat out a mouthful of black blood.

The blood emitted black smoke, and then the power of the abyss was activated, and a demonic contract containing the power of the abyss appeared before the two of them.

The Little Devil's only Abyss Authority—the Demon Contract.

He can use his demonic identity to involve a portion of the power of the abyss in binding the contract.

Subsequently, the black blood that the rat demon had spat out earlier formed demonic characters and landed on the contract.

"Come, ambitious paladin, sign your name!"

Nemus took the contract, his fingers tracing the paper's texture—ordinary demon parchment. As for the terms, he glanced at them and immediately recognized the several major pitfalls within.

“I think some changes are needed, as this does not conform to the principle of unified rights and responsibilities in the terms.” Nemus grasped the contract, activated it with his mind, and the terms on the contract began to change.

This is the basic manifestation of the power of the abyss, ensuring that even ordinary people who do not recognize demonic script can understand the contents of the contract when they hold it, and providing the power to easily modify it.

Of course, this power of written language is limited to demonic script.

The rat demon was taken aback when he saw the changing contract. Why did this paladin seem more professional than him?
Their gazes were involuntarily drawn to the contract.

[Term One: Niall Dartmenley will provide a method for demons to permanently reside in the material plane, and will assist the demons (—) in accomplishing this method.]

[Clause Two: The demon must cooperate with Nel, try to avoid attracting attention, and maintain secrecy.]

[Clause Three: After the method is completed, Niel must ensure that he does not harm the demon and that the method remains effective.]

[Clause Four: After the method is completed, the demon must provide assistance when Niel needs demonic power.]

[Clause Five: After this contract is established, neither party may disclose this contract in any way, by implication, or by conduct.]

After seeing clauses three and four, the rat demon sneered and changed them to—

[Before and after the method is completed, Niel must ensure that he does not harm the demon and that the method remains effective.] And [After the method is completed, when Niel needs demonic power, the demon must provide assistance as appropriate.]

"You think you can trick a demon with such a simple contractual trap?"

Nemes gave a sheepish chuckle and then signed his current identity as Neil Dartmenley.

"Please also sign the excerpt of the demon's true name!"

The Rat Demon paused in his attempt to sign a pseudonym, realizing that the paladin was an expert. He had no choice but to invoke the power of the abyss and sign an excerpt of his true name—Klogg.

With the contract in place, the atmosphere here instantly eased considerably.

At the same time, Nemus could sense that with the establishment of the new contract, his oath-keeping discipline was being subtly activated. The hidden artifact was also being strengthened to some extent.

"Come with me!" Nems didn't say much more and led Kulog toward the sheepfold.

Seeing this, Kurog knew that the existence of the contract was the greatest guarantee for both parties, so he also lurked in the shadows and followed them.

On the way, Nemus asked Kulog who had summoned him, but he did not get a clear answer.

The summoner did not appear in person, but during the summoning, a certain agreement was directly signed with a sacrifice, causing some commotion but restricting the summoner from killing indiscriminately.

The summoner was clearly very cautious.

Inside the sheepfold, Downs was waiting anxiously. He had lost interest even in the sight of his beloved sheep swaying their soft, large rumps in front of him.

His breathing became rapid, and his whole body trembled slightly. He was waiting, waiting for a change in his fate.

Once he gains power and becomes a superior person, I will no longer have to live in this stinking sheep pen. Then I can do whatever I want in the village... no, in the surrounding towns!
Just as he was excitedly envisioning the future, he heard footsteps outside.

"Is...is it Lord Nel?!"

“Now, listen to me!” Nemes walked into the sheep pen, stood in front of Downs, and gave the order directly.

The torch flames flickered, making Nems's figure seem to wriggle for a moment.

At this moment, Towns' desires had reached their peak, and his mind was completely occupied by the thought of gaining power and becoming a superior person.

Just like those who are blinded by huge profits and fall for even simple scams.

Upon hearing Naim's words, Towns immediately became like a puppet, awaiting Naim's orders.

“Cut your finger and let your blood drip onto the soil in front of you.” Nemes swung his knight’s sword and placed it in front of Downs.

Downs moved in sync with Nems’ words, reaching out to grab the sharp blade and cutting his finger.

"Good boy!" Nemes praised, using his knight's sword to scratch the blood-stained soil in front of Downs, and a simple inverted pentagram symbol appeared.

"Now repeat after me!"

Towns had no idea what he was doing; he could only instinctively follow Nemes's words and unconsciously begin to recite them—

"Listen to my desires, look into my soul, and drink my blood!"

“My body is lacking, my soul is yearning, and everything about me is radiating emptiness.”

"Please enter my body... demon!"

When the word "demon" appeared, Tang Dun was stunned for a moment, only then realizing belatedly what he had said.

Before he could react, a dark shadow was drawn into his body, like smoke and water being siphoned in.

"Hehehe, your body is mine now..."

"No, Lord Nair, save me, Lord Nair..." Downs felt as if everything was being taken away from him.

It was at this moment that Nemes completed his next move. With a slight flick of his sword, the blood-stained mud, painted into inverted pentagrams, was sent flying and landed on Downs.

The original inverted pentagram was thus imprinted on Towns' body, forming a seal.

"Let me tell you something common sense: the process of completing a method doesn't include the moment of completion, you foolish little devil!"

　During this crucial period for the new book, your continued reading is especially important. Thank you all for staying tuned.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)