"No, are you really going to give it to me?"

"Hmm? Wasn't it you who wanted it?"

Kreti gave Herbert a surprised look and said with a pout, "What do you mean? I am very committed to contracts!"

Unlike demons, the Devil is very committed to contracts.

Although they only adhere to the agreements they make themselves, they also set various traps when signing a contract.

But once the contract is established, they fulfill it with all their heart.

Although Herbert and Kreti hadn't signed a formal trade contract, for some reason, Kreti felt she should diligently uphold the agreement.

She didn't notice anything amiss, but Herbert seemed to faintly understand something.

The power of the Devil's Tongue.

His verbal agreements also held power, establishing a mutually recognized contract between the two of them.

In fact, this power had always been there; he just hadn't paid it much attention.

Not only evident here, but it also appeared when he made a new agreement with Fremay before.

That agreement was far from a powerless verbal promise; it was a contract made between their souls.

The contract was established.

Reflecting on this, Herbert found nothing problematic, as he never intended to break the contract anyway.

In a previous life, there was a saying — rules actually restrict those who abide by them.

Because the punishment wasn't severe enough and supervision wasn't stringent enough, many chose to trample on the rules wantonly.

But in the Extraordinary World, the situation was the opposite.

Contracts have power.

Here, if you don't follow the contract, you're truly punished!

The binding of the contract only affects those inclined to break oaths, making them hesitate when wanting to abandon agreements.

For those who wish to adhere inherently, the presence or absence of a contract doesn't hold much significance.

"Herbert, what do you want?"

"Hmm?"

Kreti's hesitant voice broke Herbert's thoughts, and he looked up to find her contemplating with a conflicted face.

"The quality of these souls is high, and they are all the noble blood I like..."

Miss Devil tilted her head in slight annoyance and gently bit her lip.

She had often made unequal trades, but she indeed rarely made equal ones.

This sudden one made her a bit troubled.

"You don't need to worry so much."

"Hmm?"

Herbert smiled, walked to the throne, looked down at the chasm, and said, "If there's a shortfall this time, just make up for it next time."

"Kreti, this between us isn't a trade; it's mutual help."

"You help me, I help you."

"This time I help you a bit more, next time you help me a bit more, that's it."

Once unfamiliar, twice comfortable; social interactions are like this.

Everybody needs to owe each other a little.

Too clean a break makes people think you don't want too much entanglement with them.

Listening to Herbert's twisted reasoning, the devil raised an eyebrow and swapped her crossed legs.

"You..."

She glanced up slightly, looking at the Paladin who didn't hide his gaze, and without dodging, amusingly asked:

"Do you think I'm that easily fooled demon?"

You think I don't understand what you mean?

"You're not."

Herbert shrugged and said lightly, "Precisely because you understand, you'll more easily accept my suggestion."

This matter is mutually beneficial and has no reason for rejection.

"Exactly."

Just as he said, Kreti nodded openly and smiled meaningfully:

"This time, I'll indeed accept your goodwill."

"But, are you truly deciding to have more entanglements with a devil like me?"

The devil's voice carried a hint of allure and warning.

In all stories, those involved with devils never end well.

They may gain power and wealth short-term, achieving their goals, but in the end, all head toward destruction.

Are you truly prepared to be in league with devils?

And Herbert's response to her warning was —

"If you keep this up, I'll call Flora over."

Herbert looked at the devil with disdain, pouting.

What are you pretending for, silly sister?

Seems you're getting a bit full of yourself if you can even put on such pretenses.

Where were you when I walked with the Evil God?

"Tch!"

And unable to save face from Herbert's frank disdain, Kreti snorted:

"I warned you ahead of time. Don't blame me if something goes wrong later!"

In any case, my disclaimer is out there first. If something happens later... don't blame me!

"Rest assured, if things go wrong, you'll be the first I find!"

After saying this, Herbert and Kreti exchanged looks and laughed simultaneously.

"Alright, Miss Devil, see you next time."

"Hurry up and leave, Mr. Paladin."

Smiling, Herbert raised his hand to bid farewell to Kreti and pushed the door back into the Endless Maze.

And after the Teleportation Gate closed, Herbert's expression became a bit complex.

"..."

Was it an illusion?

Why did it feel like Kreti was much tamer than before?

Why so obedient?

["How is it? Has she become much more obedient?"]

Hmm???

Herbert blinked, suddenly realizing what had happened...

Kreti had received a lesson from Nenasha and had forgotten memories from that period!

He asked with reverence, and some uncertainty, "Master, you even possess the skill of personality cleansing!"

I want to learn this!

["....What?"]

Harmonious God was confused, not understanding what Herbert was talking about.

"Uh, never mind if you don't understand, it's not important."

Herbert rubbed his chin, nodded, and said, "But she indeed became much more honest than before."

["Thanks to my help!"]

"Yes, yes, but next time best not to do this again. If you lose control, your presence will be exposed."

["Hmm...okay."]

Knowing her previous actions were indeed impulsive, Nenasha didn't argue, and shifted the topic by asking:

["How about it? Have you decided to see that little angel and give it a try?"]

"It's something I have to try."

"Since she invited me so, pretending not to hear seems impolite."

Herbert smiled confidently and said, "Rest assured, this is the Third Commandment Hall, the advantage is mine."

With several layers of Spiritual Protection, he had just received an additional blessing from Flora earlier.

Solid.

If I could escape last time, I can definitely escape this time!

He placed his hand on the emerging door, pushed it open while saying:

"I will win."

Stepping boldly into the Light Gate.

Entering the Aurora Sanctuary, even before Herbert could see clearly the surroundings, a gentle voice pierced through his eardrums, broke through his mental barriers, and directly entered his heart.

The voice said:

"Child, do not be afraid."

Herbert: ???

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