Chapter 141: A Faith Contract and a Siscon's Fury

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Yor, still unaware of the contract's successful completion, anxiously inquired, "So, did it work?"

"It was a success, Miss Yor," Badr replied with a smile.

"Oh, I'm so glad I could help..." Yor's face lit up with a smile.

Badr found her personality rather endearing. Interacting with her was refreshingly straightforward; there was no need to decipher hidden motives or suspect deception.

Dealing with someone so uncomplicated was a welcome change.

Unfortunately, people as genuine as Yor were rare in this world.

Their sincerity often made them easy targets, vulnerable to manipulation and mistreatment.

After enough such experiences, even the most innocent heart could grow jaded...

However, Badr's thoughts drifted to Yor's astonishing combat prowess, and he chuckled softly.

Taking advantage of Yor?

What a joke...

She was a super assassin capable of single-handedly taking down a group of armed men.

Perhaps that was the reason she could maintain such a naive and endearing personality?

With her superhuman combat abilities, her innocence posed no real vulnerability...

As he pondered this, the landline phone in the living room suddenly rang.

Yor quickly rose to answer it.

"Hello."

"Sis, it's me."

Badr's enhanced hearing picked up the voice on the other end.

Yor's younger brother, wasn't it...?

"Oh, Yuri!"

Yor's voice was filled with delight.

"Yes, Sis... I heard from Mr. Dominic that you have a boyfriend now? Is it true?"

Yuri got straight to the point, his voice laced with tension and... jealousy?

Badr raised an eyebrow, pondering the implications.

That tone definitely hinted at jealousy.

Flustered by her brother's question, Yor glanced at Badr sitting on the sofa before nodding.

"Huh? Oh... yes, I have a b-boyfriend..."

"Eh! It's really true?! Where's he from? What does he do? Is he older or younger than you? Is he strong? Is he good to you? Does he bully you, Sis? If he does, I'll never forgive him!! Just wait, I'm coming over to deal with him!!"

Yuri bombarded her with a rapid-fire series of questions, leaving Yor speechless, unsure which to answer first.

Even Badr was taken aback.

Hold on... how did this suddenly turn into him coming over to "deal with" him for supposedly bullying Yor?

Yor, completely flustered, quickly changed the subject.

"Um... Yuri! Calm down, I'm fine! H-how's work going lately?"

"Huh? Oh... I'm doing well, thanks for asking, Sis. I might be getting a promotion soon, so I'll probably be traveling more for work. But nothing is more important than you, Sis. I'll come visit you tomorrow."

"Uh... t-tomorrow?"

"Yeah, tomorrow's Saturday, right? You don't have work, do you?"

...No work, but both tonight and tomorrow night are reserved for assassination, Badr mused darkly.

Yor hesitated, her voice soft, "It's not easy getting a promotion, you should focus on your work as a way of showing gratitude. I'm doing fine. Badr... uh, my boyfriend, he's very good to me..."

Crack!

...The sound of something breaking?

"Huh? Yuri, what was that sound?" Yor asked quickly.

"...Nothing, Sis. The plastic cup in my hand just broke for some reason. Ah, I probably bought a cheap, faulty one..."

Yuri's voice was choked with emotion...

Badr: "..."

Seriously, he was clearly jealous hearing that his sister and her boyfriend were getting along well.

This guy... could he be a siscon?

Before Yor could respond, Yuri continued on the other end, "Anyway, I'm fine. I'll come over as soon as I'm done handing over some work tomorrow. Mr. Dominic said you two have been dating for a while now. Are you living together?"

"Eh?"

Yor was caught off guard, turning to Badr for help.

It seemed Yuri wouldn't be easily dismissed. They would have to handle this carefully. Any inconsistencies could arouse his suspicion.

Badr's mind raced, recognizing the need for a well-prepared strategy.

Otherwise, their charade might fall apart, requiring him to resort to altering memories and restarting the whole scenario, which would be a major hassle.

Having finally secured a [Faith Contract], Badr wasn't about to let it be jeopardized.

He nodded to Yor.

"...Yes, we're living together," Yor confirmed.

She, too, realized that denying it would be suspicious, considering Badr's established backstory of their long-term, secret relationship...

"As expected... Damn it!"

Yuri's frustration was evident on the other end.

Yor: "..."

Badr: "..."

Badr's expression turned blank.

Well, well, it seemed they had encountered a rather troublesome character.

After hanging up, Yor returned, looking distressed, and sat down opposite Badr.

"Oh, what should we do... Yuri's coming over so suddenly..."

She looked at Badr, a mix of anxiety and embarrassment in her eyes. "Um... could you please do me another favor...?"

Badr smiled gently. "Consider it part of our contract. I'll do my best to help you handle this."

"Thank you so much... I'm so sorry to trouble you again..."

"Don't mention it. Let's focus on figuring out how to get past your brother."

Yor sighed, rubbing her temples. "There's something you might not know. Yuri works for the State Security Service <SSS >. According to your cover story, you're colleagues..."

Badr: "..."

Had he just dug himself into a hole?

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Things had just become complicated.

Badr hadn't expected Yuri to work for the State Security Service <SSS >.

If he investigated even a little, their deception would be exposed...

The difficulty level had just increased dramatically.

Badr chuckled wryly, realizing he had his work cut out for him.

He needed to establish his secret agent identity somehow.

Should he infiltrate the Security Service and create a file for himself?

That was probably impossible. The State Security Service <SSS > wasn't just any organization...

At least, as far as Badr knew, their higher-ups were already in contact with devils, angels, and other supernatural factions. Even altering common sense might not be enough!

So, as a fallback, should he directly use common sense alteration on his soon-to-be brother-in-law?

Badr pondered the idea but shook his head internally.

While convenient, altering common sense was a superficial solution. Once the effect wore off, the person would revert to normal, and a perceptive individual might even notice inconsistencies.

Moreover, since Yuri worked for the State Security Service <SSS >, he might have methods to counter such powers, making it a risky approach.

Badr felt a wave of frustration.

He just wanted to complete the contract without any issues. Why did it have to be so difficult?

He briefly considered swapping clients with Koneko...

"Um... Badr? Why do you look like that? Is there no way...?"

Yor's concern grew as she observed Badr's conflicted expression.

"It's nothing. Give me a moment. I'm going to phone a friend."

Badr pulled out his phone, ready to seek assistance.

He had previously avoided asking for help, preferring to handle everything himself. Partly because involving other devils increased the risk of contract failure, and partly because he was aiming for a [Faith Contract].

But now that the [Faith Contract] was secured, he had nothing to worry about!

He could take the easiest route available!

He would ask Rias and her peerage for advice.

They might have experience dealing with human authorities...

He dialed Rias number. She was currently on an archaeological assignment and quickly answered.

"Badr? What's up? It's unusual for you to call at this hour."

"I have something I'd like to consult you about. Are you free at the moment?"

"Oh? It's rare for you to ask for my help." Rias chuckled. "Alright, hold on a moment. Professor, could you handle this for a bit? I need to take this call..."

Rias seemed to put her work on hold, moving to a private area before speaking again.

"So, what is it?"

Badr briefly explained the situation, leaving Rias speechless.

"...How did a simple contract lead you to the State Security Service <SSS >? Humans aren't as simple as you think. Don't underestimate their power."

"I know it's not simple, that's why I'm asking for your help."

Badr chuckled wryly.

"Anyway, that's the situation. I need to acquire a secret agent identity, but I can't directly interfere with the Security Service. So I came to you, hoping you might have a solution."

"Heh, you've come to the right place."

Rias sounded slightly smug. "The State Security Service <SSS > is different from other organizations. It would be difficult for others to handle, but for the Gremory family, it's quite simple. We have influence within their ranks."

Badr was slightly surprised

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