The Devil's True Goal

"Talking like this won't get us anywhere near any solution," Selica sighed, "Let's head to Sena's office for Roberta to see the contract and read it,"

"I'll go check on how Arad's egg is doing," Mira stood, "I'm sure we'll need his help with this,"

"Can he really beat a devil?" Abel stared at them, "I know Arad is powerful, but this isn't a problem that could be solved with raw strength,"

Mira smiled, "Arad is probably the smartest of us when it comes to understanding an opponent and adapting to him. I'm sure he'll figure a way to win,"

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"HAHAHAHA!" The devil laughed in his house, sitting on a chair and staring at the mortal world through a scrying crystal, "They are thinking of a way to void the contract. Fools, aren't they?" He looked back at a bowing woman, chains dangling from her neck and limbs.

"You're the fool," The woman smiled, "Do you think you can beat my Roberta?"