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Chapter 038 – A Tragic Life

Kuboyama’s memories flashed frantically in his mind.

The love for his wife, the vows of a newlywed, the joy of having a child, his sister’s childhood promise to marry only him…

All of this was shattered by his boss.

When he was still a driver, on a business trip, he came home a day early, only to find not his tender wife and just-learned-to-say-dad daughter, but those sounds of pleasure.

He recognized his boss’s car, at the time he had thought about calling the police, thought about taking an iron rod and beating him to death, but what was his final choice?

He called his wife and told her he was back at the station early.

In less than five minutes, his boss left his house.

When he came back home, his wife was just like nothing had happened, cooing over their daughter.

At that moment, he felt so cold inside, he didn’t know if his wife had done that in front of their daughter, their daughter crying, her calling out.

In the following years, his temper became more and more volatile, often going to brothels to vent, whenever he was dissatisfied, he would beat his wife, even taking his daughter for a paternity test.

Luckily, the daughter was his.

He didn’t know when his wife got involved with his boss, maybe after having a child, maybe after marriage, or even before, before she met him.

It was very likely that she was the boss’s mistress to begin with, and he was just someone helping the boss maintain his mistress.

But thinking about his own good life, good treatment, his young daughter who depended on him, his sister who depended on him, he began to endure wearing the green hat.

Until his daughter went to high school, and he went to pick her up, what did he see then? His beloved sister had actually gone into a love hotel with his boss!

He could endure his wife’s actions, but his sister, he couldn’t endure that!

After all, he had always doted on his sister, treated his sister like a forbidden beauty, his sister was twenty-five and hadn’t even had a single relationship!

How could she just go to a hotel room with that bastard?

Perhaps it wasn’t just that, his sister and his wife might have both been…by his boss.

At that time, his faith completely collapsed, his mind was only filled with thoughts of revenge.

He had thought about a murder-suicide by driving, but his boss always had bodyguards when going out, those were formidable guys, if he made the slightest move he would be subdued by the bodyguards, and then his boss would be fine while he would be gone.

He had thought about sabotaging the car, but his boss always had the cars checked by bodyguards before going out.

After all, his boss was from the underworld, very cautious in his actions.

He didn’t have a gun, even if he could get one, he might not be able to hit the target.

Just then, the Seven Deadly Sins app appeared, and he vented his wish on it.

Unexpectedly, there was a response? There really was a devil responding?

He was panting heavily, his eyes bloodshot.

“Sign this, and you’ll have the power of revenge, I guarantee your boss will never again appear in your wife’s and sister’s bed, I guarantee he will lie in a pool of blood, never to move again.” Luo Feng said softly.

Kuboyama grabbed the ground with both hands, his fingers sinking into the soft soil.

“You need revenge, you need to make him regret everything he’s done.” Luo Feng smiled: “I can also guarantee that his soul will be damned in hell forever.”

“I…”

Kuboyama looked at the contract in front of him, trembling as he reached out his fingers.

Images appeared in his mind, of the consequences if he traded his life and soul.

His life would be deducted by 40 years! Maybe he would die the next moment!

His soul would be tortured in hell forever, unable to attain Buddhahood!

The tortures that might appear in hell flashed before him, he was a bit scared…

I can call the police, I can call the police, the police will do justice for me…

“You don’t really think the police or the law can help you, do you?” Luo Feng showed a delighted expression: “If the police were useful, Japan would be so much more peaceful, right? If the police were useful, why didn’t you call them before? You should know that if you call the police, he has ways to make you withdraw the case.”

“The law is fair, but the enforcers are not. You know? In this world, the only one you can rely on is yourself.”

“Think about your sister, think about how she clung to you when she was just born, she’s always seen you as a support since she was little, said she only wants her brother, nothing else… but what did your boss do? Guess how he seduced your sister? Using your future to tempt her, or using the safety of your family to threaten her? Think about whether the two of them have slept with your boss together, like a special video, only the protagonist isn’t you, you’re the victim.”

“If you’re still a man, don’t endure anymore, go, go kill him!”

“I’ll sign!” Kuboyama gritted his teeth, ignoring the chilling scenes.

The last bit of his rationality was to glance at the soul contract, everything Luo Feng had just said was written there properly.

Instantly, the world returned to normal, as if the previous events had never existed.

The only difference was that Kuboyama was no longer the same, he had two guns in his hands, feeling full of power!

Never having handled a gun before, at this moment he seemed like an elite special forces soldier.

He decisively raised the gun, aiming at his boss.

“No!” Haruno shouted.

She had witnessed the whole thing, she knew what had happened, but she didn’t have Kuboyama’s memories, couldn’t empathize.

That person was the last hope for the Yukinoshita family, only he could offer such a price!

Upholding justice and all that, in many people’s eyes, it doesn’t exist.

Telling a joke, netizens don’t take action, passersby don’t go online.

When seeing injustice, most people choose to ignore it or watch coldly, not rushing up to uphold justice, only typing away at their keyboards after getting home, as virtual saints.

Of course, there are still good people, but the humanity of the kind-hearted is also gradually being worn down by society.

Another joke, good people will always be rewarded.

There is positive energy, but not that much.

If this matter had nothing to do with Haruno, she would be very happy to see this person get revenge.

But this matter is directly related to her interests, everything is different now.

Just like a person who sees a car accident, will comment on the side, then take a photo and post it on their social media.

When he knows the one in the car accident is his relative, he will scold the cold-hearted world, why didn’t anyone go help.

Unfortunately, Haruno’s voice couldn’t stop a sister-complex seeking revenge.

Bang!

The gunshot rang out in the lively banquet, hitting Ishiyama straight in the chest!

Chapter 037 – The Turbulent Upper Echelons

“A good show…” Yukinoshita Haruno frowned slightly, suddenly having an ominous premonition in her heart.

“That’s right, a good show.” Luo Feng saw a maid pass by, casually picked up a glass of wine from the tray she was carrying, and took a light sip: “Didn’t you think I’ve been deceiving you all along?”

“Isn’t that the case? Serving for ten years and all that…”

“Don’t misunderstand.” Luo Feng shook his head: “Your soul quality is too average, sleeping with you would make me feel like I’m at a loss, I just want you to be my secretary for ten years.”

“Hmph, a ploy of feigning weakness to overcome, is it?” Yukinoshita Haruno no longer wanted to bother with Luo Feng, her gaze fixed on the person she was waiting for.

He was dressed in a proper suit, looking to be around forty years old, but if he took good care of himself, fifty wouldn’t be impossible either.

This person is a real estate tycoon in Tokyo, planning to expand his business in Chiba, the Yukinoshita family’s construction company has complete procedures, enough talent, and good hardware facilities.

If it weren’t for the fiasco in the stock market, he wouldn’t even be able to consider acquiring them.

The price he offered, though still unreasonable, is at least stronger than others, he just wants to use his prestige to directly take over the Yukinoshita family’s construction company, to avoid other variables.

Haruno has been keeping an eye on him, he brought two bodyguards, a secretary, and a driver.

Judging from the female secretary’s appearance, in terms of temperament, she is in no way inferior to Haruno, she looks like a very capable secretary.

After he came in, he didn’t greet Haruno first, but went to visit the host, an Englishman.

After that, he should first talk to those with more influence, and by the time it’s Haruno’s turn, it would be at least half an hour later.

Social etiquette can sometimes be very real, they can’t just ignore the famous ones and go straight to someone like Haruno.

In the past, her ranking may have been much higher, but unfortunately the Yukinoshita family has fallen.

“I wonder, what kind of dark soul is hidden under this glamorous appearance?” Luo Feng had an entranced expression: “The evil in these people is countless.”

“You don’t naively think that those who can build such a family business are all good people, do you? How naive.” Haruno sneered.

“Hmm, never mind.” Luo Feng, holding a glass of wine, headed towards his driver.

His bodyguards and secretary have been following him, only the driver was left alone.

Haruno was somewhat puzzled, she couldn’t understand Luo Feng’s behavioral pattern at all.

Soon, Luo Feng approached his driver, a middle-aged man who looked very honest.

“Hello there.” Luo Feng greeted him.

“Hello, I’m Kuboyama, the driver for Mr. Ishiyama.” Kuboyama was a bit puzzled, why would a ‘big shot’ want to greet him, but he still respectfully bowed.

Could it be that he wants to get close to the master and find out about Mr. Ishiyama’s hobbies?

“You have a pretty good wish.” Luo Feng looked at the chatting Ishiyama, with a half-smile: “You want to kill your boss.”

“Sir, please don’t talk nonsense!” Kuboyama frowned slightly.

“Nonsense?” Luo Feng’s squinting eyes opened a little wider: “Didn’t you download an app called the Seven Deadly Sins?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Kuboyama wanted to distance himself from Luo Feng, but found that he couldn’t move.

The entire mansion seemed to be covered in black and white, only Luo Feng and Kuboyama were in color.

Those people were motionless, as if time had been frozen.

Haruno looked horrified at the freely moving Luo Feng, although she couldn’t move, her mind was still active.

Other people’s time has been stopped, but hers hasn’t!

This, this has already gone beyond the realm of magic, even the Kaitou Magician Gang wouldn’t dare to do this!

Soon, both Haruno and Kuboyama felt a shudder from the depths of their souls, a fear of the supernatural.

In the black and white world, ghostly souls, earth-bound spirits who haven’t transcended death, and some yokai normally unseen, began to manifest in the air.

The seemingly peaceful Kyoto, was like a night parade of a hundred demons.

The golden sky earlier, at this moment seemed to be dyed in the color of blood, it was not a blood-red sunset, but a sea of blood floating in the sky!

And Luo Feng’s figure, in the eyes of the two, suddenly became mysterious and towering.

He is a devil, he is truly a devil!

This was the cry in Haruno’s heart.

Previously, her disrespect towards Luo Feng was entirely because he behaved just like a normal person, just like a trickster.

In today’s society, it is increasingly difficult to deceive people, especially someone as sharp-minded as Haruno.

If he didn’t show some supernatural means, it would be impossible to convince people.

If Luo Feng had shown this hand earlier, Haruno definitely wouldn’t have treated him with the previous attitude.

Of course, Luo Feng didn’t mind, if she had believed him right away and signed the contract, wouldn’t he have been shortchanged?

He won’t stop until he’s drained the other party of everything.

“I am a devil, the devil who grants you power.” Luo Feng turned around and looked at Kuboyama, then sat down on the floor.

“Your wife, sister, they’re all involved with your boss, aren’t they?” Luo Feng sat on the ground, smiling at him: “You’ve served him for twenty years, your wife was introduced to you by him, he attends your daughter’s birthday every time. You’ve long since discovered something was wrong, but faced with the high salary, you’ve endured in silence, even berating your own wife.”

“That…that app is real…” Kuboyama muttered.

“Of course.” Luo Feng took a sip of red wine: “Originally, you were willing to endure if it was just your wife, but when you discovered your own sister went to a love hotel with him, you could no longer endure it, but you lacked the ability, you didn’t even know where to get a gun, so you could only turn to the devil for revenge, right?”

“Can you really help me get revenge?” Kuboyama was taken aback.

“Of course, I can give you power, give you weapons, but I won’t kill anyone.” Luo Feng shook his head: “Devils like transactions, not assassinations.”

“But if I kill him, I’ll go to prison…” Kuboyama swallowed.

“Prison? You’ve already lived like this, your wife, your sister, are all his mistresses.” Luo Feng stood up and walked up to him: “At this point, are you still afraid of death? Do you think your life still has meaning?”

To endure it this way, Luo Feng was quite impressed with him…

Chapter 036 – The Banquet

After separating from Gabriel, it was already dusk, and the two had been playing games for nearly a whole day.

Luo Feng could sense that the woman who had come to make a deal before was waiting in his shop all day, but he wasn’t in a hurry to go back.

Since there was no direct contract at first, the price now would not be the same, better tease her appetite a little first.

Moreover, she doesn’t seem to be in too much despair.

Not desperate enough, how can he negotiate a transaction that brings him pleasure?

Compared to the transaction itself, what he has always liked more is the joy that the transaction can bring.

Soon, Luo Feng arrived in Chiba.

For him, the so-called distance is like nothing, in the morning he was in Osaka, the next moment he appeared in Tokyo, and the moment after that he appeared in Chiba, distance can’t really restrain him.

Chiba can be said to be the embodiment of all regrets, from Narita International Airport, Tokyo Game Show, Tokyo German Village, to the so-called “Chiba Shibuya”, none of them have given up on keeping up with Tokyo. But Chiba people also like to retain the taste of Chiba in strange places, and add some variations, this is Chiba.

Compared to the crowded Tokyo, Luo Feng prefers Chiba, and this has nothing to do with Chiba’s sister complex, it’s purely that Luo Feng doesn’t like the extremes of Tokyo.

Tokyo should originally be a vibrant big city, but those ordinary office workers often give him a sense of soulless zombies, as if living is just to rush against time.

Going through the motions every day, having their own trivial troubles, without dreams or ambitions, their souls are folded up, not very useful.

Not everyone is like this, but the majority are, which is already enough to make one uncomfortable, just to breathe there.

Now that the transaction method has been reformed, it is easier to transact with people like Yukinoshita Saori, because she will ignore the cost and forge ahead for her own goals, instead of being timid and hesitant.

Knowing it’s a trap but still wanting to jump in, Luo Feng loves it the most, it saves him so much effort?

Luo Feng adjusted his hat and strolled into a spacious mansion.

Mansions of this scale are relatively secluded, but the foot traffic at this time is not particularly low.

There is a banquet being held here today, hosted by a famous diplomat who particularly enjoys such occasions.

The guests invited here are mostly famous figures in politics and business, with a few of their drivers, attendants, and family members.

The security on site is nothing to Luo Feng, he naturally blended in.

Since there are all kinds of people present, not all of them Japanese, Luo Feng’s attire doesn’t stand out among the crowd.

Just then, a blonde girl passed by Luo Feng.

Luo Feng saw the tray she was holding, which had two glasses of orange juice, and he casually picked up one and took a sip, the taste was not bad.

“That’s…” the blonde girl stared at Luo Feng in disbelief: “That’s the one I got for myself.”

“I see, I just had a sip, you can continue drinking it?” Luo Feng handed the glass back to her.

The blonde girl was suddenly at a loss for words, you want me to continue drinking it? You actually said that out loud!

Come to think of it, do I really look like a waitress?

No, this is a self-service banquet, and there are only two maids bustling about, do I look like a maid?

Luo Feng looked her up and down, blonde hair, blue eyes, with a cute fang.

Although she looks dazzling, Luo Feng saw a sense of decadence in her, the same decadence as Gabriel, this girl is a shut-in, or a girl who is very good at pretending.

Hmm…

It’s quite interesting, who would have thought that a shut-in’s soul wouldn’t be much worse than Sora Ginko’s, she also has her own obsession.

Some obsessions are with shogi, some with light novels, some with painting skills, some with medicine, some with math problems, more or less related to art or academics.

Since we’ve bumped into each other, should I lend a hand and ask if she has any needs?

This obsession is a bit weak, seems a bit forced…

The blonde girl has attended banquets more than once, but this kind of weirdo is the first she’s encountered.

Freely drinking my own juice, as if he doesn’t know me at all.

Could it be, he’s trying to attract my attention?

“I’ll go get another glass.” The blonde girl turned and left, since he’s one of her father’s guests, whatever his purpose is, it’s better not to be too nosy.

Whew, maintain politeness, maintain politeness…

Luo Feng shook his head, he had other business here today, his gaze quickly fell on the distant Yukinoshita Haruno.

She was chatting amiably with several wealthy ladies, even with the family teetering on the brink of disaster, she didn’t show it on her face.

Just as Luo Feng was looking at her, her gaze also swept over to Luo Feng.

Her pupils shrank, she couldn’t help but find it unbelievable, how did this guy get here?

“Excuse me for a moment, I saw a friend.”

Yukinoshita Haruno greeted the few wealthy ladies, and with graceful steps, walked towards Luo Feng.

Luo Feng went to a table with a self-service buffet, picked up a pastry and casually tossed it into his mouth.

The taste is not bad, this chef’s skills are better than mine.

“Are you here to see me?” Yukinoshita Haruno approached Luo Feng and got straight to the point: “Here to push your transaction again?”

“Yes.” Luo Feng said with a half-smile: “When talking to a devil, can’t you be a little more polite?”

“Devil? I admit your magic skills are advanced.” Yukinoshita Haruno frowned slightly: “If you keep pestering me, be careful I don’t call the police and get you arrested. I’ve checked your information, you’re just an ordinary chain izakaya manager, I don’t know how you got in here, but I don’t feel like playing your devil roleplay today.”

Her voice was cold, but her expression was always that mild smile, as if she was wearing a mask.

“A chain izakaya manager, huh.” Luo Feng couldn’t help but remark: “It seems that after this month, even if I’m just a chain izakaya manager, I should be richer than you, right?”

“The waters in Japan run deep, do you think simply having money is useful?” Haruno placed a hand on her waist and said softly: “I warn you, don’t try anything with my mother, she’s old now and easily deceived, I’m not the same.”

“Mm, I know you two are different.” Luo Feng smiled: “For your mother, the interests of the family are above all else, for you, your sister’s happiness is above all else, am I right?”

“Did she tell you anything else?” Yukinoshita Haruno raised an eyebrow.

“Not important, what’s important is that the person you’re waiting for is here, let me show you a good show.”

Chapter 035 – Natural Sora Ginko

Sora Ginko arrived at the teacher’s house just as Luo Feng had gone to visit Gabriel. He really didn’t follow Sora Ginko.

This is also part of the training, to first let her let her guard down, thinking that Luo Feng has already obtained everything he wants, so as long as Sora Ginko endures the nights, her daily life will not be any different.

As long as she rents an apartment herself, claims she lives in the apartment to focus on shogi, the problem won’t be big, and she can also cover it up.

Her parents don’t really manage her much either, whether it’s shogi or anything else, she discusses more with her teacher.

“Ginko, you’re here.” Kiyotaki Keika saw Sora Ginko come in and quickly greeted her.

This time, it was not only Kuzuryuu Yaichi, but also the two teachers, Kiyotaki Kousuke and Kiyotaki Dojo’s master, the so-called Emperor of Speed.

“Teacher, Keika-nee, junior, I’m here.” After breaking her illusions about Kuzuryuu Yaichi, Sora Ginko found that meeting him wasn’t as difficult for her to accept as she thought.

Even though she was with another man last night…

Her face flushed slightly.

Could it be that I really let go that quickly?

More cold-blooded than expected…

No no, who I like is my own business, a private matter, and has nothing to do with him.

Moreover, you were the one who hid from me and got close to another woman, being ambiguous with too many women, scumbag!

Regarding the part about Kuzuryuu Yaichi, it was her subconscious hiding her feelings, a self-protective mechanism, and not something Luo Feng had meddled with.

Luo Feng is still waiting to see her expression of despair, how could he do any unnecessary things?

“Senior.” Kuzuryuu Yaichi nodded slightly.

“Ginko, come, sit, I heard you’ve developed a new strategy.” Kiyotaki Kousuke immediately invited Sora Ginko to sit down.

“Mm.” This time Sora Ginko was very confident, and sat down cross-legged boldly.

“Tell us…”

“Dad.” Kiyotaki Keika glared at Kiyotaki Kousuke: “Why are you in such a hurry?”

“A new strategy, a strategy we don’t know about.” Kiyotaki Sosuke said dissatisfiedly.

“Let’s have a snack first, chat casually, and then talk about shogi.” Kiyotaki Keika said.

Kiyotaki Kousuke found it strange, he knew his daughter loved shogi very much, why did she want to chat about other things now?

Kiyotaki Keika didn’t respond to her father, sat down at the table, and didn’t take out the shogi board.

“Ginko, was that person who came to pick you up last night? What does he do exactly?” Kiyotaki Keika asked Sora Ginko.

“He…” Sora Ginko had already thought of an explanation on the way, but when she glanced at Kuzuryuu Yaichi, she had the urge to get revenge by saying he was her boyfriend, but thinking about it, if Keika-nee and the others asked her to bring him over to meet them… wouldn’t that be letting the wolf into the house?

Even though she no longer had those feelings for Kuzuryuu Yaichi, they had grown up together since childhood.

In addition, her heart was now completely focused on the only glimmer of hope for her, shogi, and she didn’t hate her own people out of love.

“He’s an older brother of mine.” Sora Ginko said softly: “I don’t get along well with my relatives and friends, and I don’t have much to do with him either, he just suddenly got interested in shogi and wants to learn, so he often comes to find me.”

Many women are born actresses, their lies come out smoothly without blushing or panting.

Hearing Sora Ginko’s explanation, the few people present nodded understandingly, not thinking much of it, her personality indeed made it difficult for her to get along well with relatives and friends.

Even if they wanted to think more about it, there was a white feather on the roof weighing them down…

Raphiel was afraid that this group would all go to Luo Feng one by one.

Everyone had their own obsessions, Kuzuryuu Yaichi with shogi, Kiyotaki Keika with shogi as well, Kiyotaki Kousuke with 2D wives.

Raphiel was afraid that Kiyotaki Kousuke would lose control and make some deal with Luo Feng, and be kicked into the 2D world by Luo Feng.

“I see.” Kiyotaki Keika heaved a sigh of relief: “Why doesn’t he go to the dojo to learn?”

“That requires money, doesn’t it?” Sora Ginko calmly gave an explanation that couldn’t be refuted.

“What kind of relatives are you?” Kuzuryuu Yaichi probed.

“We’re quite distant.” Sora Ginko said: “I occasionally go teach him, he also runs a shop himself, doesn’t have time to always come find me, his shop just happened to be under renovation these two days.”

Sora Ginko never lies, her expression isn’t that expressive either, so the few people really didn’t see through it.

“By the way, I had a dream last night about an angel.” Kuzuryuu Yaichi said: “She said you fell into a devil’s trap, and told me to go save you.”

Sora Ginko remained silent.

Save me?

Sorry, I don’t need you to save me.

The only ones who can save me are shogi, and myself.

“You’re at the age where you should stop dreaming.” Sora Ginko’s gaze fell on Kiyotaki Kousuke: “Teacher, let me demonstrate the new strategy I’ve researched, help me see if there are any flaws.”

She’s not just showing off, she’s really asking for advice.

In Luo Feng’s words, she just has computing power far exceeding her former self, not becoming a blank slate.

The number of moves she can pre-read, is something she can’t compare to.

Using shogi far beyond her own understanding to play against opponents is practically suicidal, she can only choose what she can use.

“Okay, let’s play a game.” Kiyotaki Kousuke saw Sora Ginko was eager, and nodded approvingly.

Not sure if it’s an illusion, but Sora Ginko’s passion for shogi seemed to have returned to how it was when she was young, unable to stop playing.

Kiyotaki Keika was more sensitive, she was the first to notice something was off.

Normally Sora Ginko would often lash out at Kuzuryuu Yaichi, getting angry and resorting to physical violence, but today her reaction to Yaichi was too calm.

Ginko really loves shogi, but Yaichi is also very important in her heart, she shouldn’t have just said a couple sentences like this.

She wasn’t like this yesterday, what’s wrong with her today?

Wait, could it be…

Kiyotaki Keika suddenly thought of something, and said to Sora Ginko: “After you left the Kansai Shogi Club yesterday, did you come back here?”

“The senior didn’t come back.” Kuzuryuu Yaichi said: “Afterwards, Ai came, and we’ve been studying shogi the whole time. If the senior had come back…”

After being glared at by Kiyotaki Keika, Kuzuryuu Yaichi shut his mouth.

“I just passed by here on my way to discuss shogi with that brother of mine.” Sora Ginko said calmly: “Anything else?”

“No…”

Hearing Sora Ginko’s indifferent tone, Kiyotaki Keika inwardly panicked.

She must have seen that woman hugging Yaichi, right?

Ginko is sulking…

Oh well, in a few days she’ll be fine on her own, just like last time during the Meijin match, at most I’ll give her a pep talk.

Chapter 034 – Embarrassing Fallen Angel

Soon, the two arrived at the arcade, randomly picked a fighting game, and started playing.

It’s hard for a normal person to imagine that a former angel and a devil are playing video games here.

“I say, how many days have you been on Earth? Do you find it interesting?” Gabriel felt like she couldn’t beat Luo Feng, so she started using out-of-game tactics.

Neither of them used any powers, just relying on their understanding of the game.

“It’s interesting.” Luo Feng licked his lips, Ginko is too cute.

“I wonder how many people you’ve ruined.” Gabriel sneered.

“As for you, as a good fallen angel, why do you have to live so miserably?” Luo Feng said: “You can completely do like me, open a shop, help people fulfill their wishes, you can apply for this kind of low-level administrative position. Since you have the excuse to not follow the rules, why don’t you go ruin some humans?”

“I’m too lazy to move.” Gabriel said.

“Lazy to move? You, you still retain the kindness of an angel, so you are not suited to survive in Hell.” Luo Feng said: “Many of the things you do go against the rules of Heaven, but not against your own kind-heartedness, you should just be an ordinary person.”

“I can’t just watch as my sister loses her wings, that’ll take at least a hundred years to recover! And I was preparing to be an ordinary person anyway, who knew the Heaven folks would pull this stunt.” Gabriel complained.

Thinking about the previous Luo Feng, Gabriel couldn’t help but shudder.

“I feel like you’re more of a demon than a devil.” Gabriel said: “You’re too violent in your actions.”

This demon is not like the two weirdos she knows. One can only do chuunibyou (8th-grade syndrome) and nothing else, and the other is on the same level as her sister in terms of holy light…

In those days, everyone said it was a simple and honest entity that led the world to ruin.

If it weren’t for the previous military exercise, everyone always thought peace would last forever.

“Hmm, I also feel that I’m not like a devil, nor a demon, but when I trick people into signing contracts and see their despair, I can indeed feel a sense of pleasure. During the military exercise, when I saw the angels’ wailing, I could also feel a sense of delight.” Luo Feng said: “I’m like a combination of a demon and a devil.”

“My sister also evaluated you this way, different from a demon who shouts and rushes in directly, and different from a devil who only knows how to use tricks.” Gabriel said: “In your current position, have you not used any violent means?”

“I guess not? Actually, I don’t really know the rules, I only know one rule.” Luo Feng said: “The spirit of the contract, that’s the foundation of a devil.”

“Why do I feel like you’re not that scary?” Gabriel thought for a moment: “I used to think you were so frightening, is it because I’ve become a fallen angel?”

“No, I just feel your style of doing things is very much to my liking, you can do whatever you want.” Luo Feng said: “You’re even freer than me in terms of respecting the spirit of the contract.”

“I’ve also paid a price, you can try it if you’re not afraid.” Gabriel said: “But you probably don’t have it as bad as me, the rules in Hell are quite lax, and the only ones stronger than you in Hell are about seven, that’s a world of the strong devouring the weak, as long as you don’t kill the higher ranking demons and devils, they’ll turn a blind eye even if you make some mistakes.”

“That’s true.” Luo Feng chuckled, his character lying down.

“Everyone says you’re a lunatic, but you don’t seem like one.” Gabriel said.

She saw that her tactical talk was working, and couldn’t help but secretly rejoice.

“I’ve never been a lunatic, I’m very clear about what I’m doing.” Luo Feng raised an eyebrow casually: “By the way, Gabriel, can Heaven find out what kind of person I was in my previous life?”

“Of course, I forgot, you’re not a pure devil, your soul was transformed.” Gabriel couldn’t help but be curious: “Vignette had said that transformed devils don’t go thinking about what they were before, why are you curious about this?”

“Even though my soul was transformed, I shouldn’t have memories from my previous life, but I still have some fragments of memory.” Luo Feng tapped his temple: “So I really want to know which world I was in before.”

“You don’t still have humanity, do you?” Gabriel’s pupils shrank: “Isn’t it said that only we angels and devils born this way have human emotions and weaknesses? You guys shouldn’t, right!”

“Humanity? I really don’t know if I have any.” Luo Feng chuckled: “But I do have some memories.”

“Never say this kind of thing out loud.” Gabriel said in a low voice: “If it’s known, it’ll be troublesome.”

“In the past, it would indeed be troublesome, but not now.” Luo Feng said: “You all think I’m a lunatic, including the other devils, so they don’t really bother me. As for having memories, Hell can’t trace my previous identity, if I really want to find out, I can only go to Heaven, I believe many devils want to see me cause trouble in Heaven.”

“Don’t you dare.” Gabriel was shocked: “Going to Heaven yourself is suicide.”

“Just a thought.” Luo Feng said: “As for this question, I’m not particularly curious, I just had this idea, I need to know first if someone has tampered with me.”

As he said this, Luo Feng revealed a playful smile.

“You’re so unguarded towards me.” Gabriel said: “This should be considered a secret, right?”

“As a devil, even if you tell someone, would they believe you?” Luo Feng said with a smile: “How do you know I’m having a serious conversation with you, and not tricking you to greet Heaven, so Heaven will deploy their important forces at the entrance and identity check areas, and then Hell seizes the opportunity to attack Heaven?”

“The contract…”

“You don’t really think the ceasefire agreement is useful, do you?” Luo Feng’s gaze returned to the game screen: “That’s not a devil’s contract, Heaven has also put in the effort.”

Gabriel closed her mouth.

Devils, she hates them the most, she really doesn’t know if Luo Feng is telling the truth or not, if she reports his words, it’ll probably just give a headache to a bunch of people.

A devil’s words are full of all kinds of traps, you may think it’s true, but there will be undetectable word games within.

For example, he said about his memories from his previous life, he can completely say he gained a new life at some point!

“Okay, go back early.” Luo Feng stood up and said softly: “I’ll have a guest coming, I need to think about how to make it interesting.”

“Pervert…” Gabriel suddenly thought of something, quickly grabbed Luo Feng: “Did you pay the housekeeping fees?”

“Paid.”

Luo Feng felt that Gabriel will definitely become an embarrassing fallen angel in the future.

But this also makes it more convenient for him to extract some interesting information from her.

Chapter 033 – Cherished Pet

Being compared to an object irritated Sora Ginko, but she was helpless against Luo Feng because his twisted logic was just too much.

Trying to take advantage of him verbally was basically impossible.

“Where are you going?” Sora Ginko suddenly thought of something and asked cautiously: “You’re not going to come with me, are you?”

“You’re overthinking it, you’re already the type who has completed the transaction, I can’t possibly spend that much time on you.” Luo Feng chuckled lightly: “I’m going to find a fallen angel, see you tonight.”

“Hmph, see you tonight.” Sora Ginko’s expression grew colder.

This was a typical “out of sight, out of mind” attitude!

If it were the old her, she would definitely have heaved a sigh of relief, but she felt that now they should have a special relationship, a physical negative contact relationship.

Unfortunately, this was all her own wishful thinking.

She headed towards the train station, preparing to take the train to find a place to play shogi.

She instinctively didn’t want to go back to her teacher’s house, but at this moment she suddenly received a phone call.

She glanced at the caller ID, it was Kiyotaki Keika.

She sneakily looked at Luo Feng, then answered the phone a bit guiltily: “Hello, Keika-nee, what’s up?”

“Ginko, come to my house today, the teacher heard that you beat Yaichi, and also won against Kunugi Souta at the Kansai Shogi Club, he wants to see your new shogi style.”

“Hmm…” Sora Ginko was conflicted.

The last person she wanted to face right now was Kuzuryuu Yaichi, he was most likely going to be there.

But he was the one who had another woman, he was the one who had been hiding things from her all along, what was there for her to be afraid of? Just treat him like a normal senior disciple.

My path is still very long, the Dragon King or whatever, as long as I become a professional shogi player, I’ll definitely go challenge him at the Dragon King tournament, with my shogi!

“What’s wrong, is it inconvenient?”

“No.” Sora Ginko hurriedly said: “I, okay, I’ll go over there right away.”

“Mm, we’ll be waiting for you.”

Sora Ginko turned back again, finding that Luo Feng had already disappeared, and couldn’t help but head towards the train station.

Luo Feng stood on the rooftop, silently watching the departing Sora Ginko.

He just won’t stare at Sora Ginko every day, but he will still spend a lot of time on her.

After all, to finish her training, he still needs to witness more of her despair.

After going through a few more instances of despair, her soul will become more resolute and more beautiful, like polishing a raw jade into a stunning collectible.

…

Gabriel was leisurely playing games in the room.

She said she wanted to compete with Luo Feng, and had even regained her own power.

Her wings had turned black, and her halo had also turned black, although she had many abilities, she was too lazy to go out, let alone stop Luo Feng.

Let Raphiel mess around if she wants to, I don’t want to play with him.

Knock knock knock.

At this moment, the sound of knocking on the door rang out.

“Who is it?” Gabriel scratched her leg, didn’t even put on shoes, and walked to the door barefoot to open it.

As a fallen angel, she wasn’t afraid of encountering bad people.

But as soon as she saw the figure at the door, her instinct was to close the door.

Bang!

The door slammed on the other person’s hand.

With their combined strength, they could easily punch a big hole in the door, but the door didn’t budge at all, as if Gabriel’s power didn’t exist at all.

“Tsk, I’m here to ask someone to help clean up your house, how rude of you? Your sister is much more polite than you.”

A light voice came from outside.

Gabriel trembled all over, gritting her teeth: “Let me tell you, I’m not afraid of you, last time my sister was sneak attacked by you, if it was a direct fight…”

“Good girl, come out first, your house is too messy.” Luo Feng stretched out his hand and yanked Gabriel out.

The housekeepers seeing that the two were familiar, didn’t say anything, one of them reminded: “It’s a bit cold outside.”

“It’s fine, women are second only to polar bears in cold resistance, aren’t they?” Luo Feng grabbed Gabriel’s collar, like picking up a cat.

“Hey hey hey, at least let me put on shoes!” Gabriel struggled in dissatisfaction: “I’m in the middle of a guild battle, let me go back, you think I won’t report you to Heaven…”

“You should report to Hell, don’t forget, your affiliation now is that of a fallen angel.” Luo Feng said: “Go put them on.”

“Tch.” Gabriel seeing that Luo Feng had no intention of letting her go back, could only go to the bathroom to change clothes.

The housekeepers from the company were all respectable ordinary people, two aunties, and Gabriel didn’t mind the underwear scattered all over the place.

After changing clothes and washing her face, she was ready, and walked out.

“Hey, what do you want from me?” Gabriel said: “It’s not the military exercise period now, and this isn’t your territory, don’t try to do anything to me!”

“With the protection of Heaven and Hell, your confidence has grown a lot.” Luo Feng chuckled lightly: “I just want to chat with you, don’t be so nervous.”

“Hmph, let me tell you, I’m only 20 years old, you can’t bully the young.” Gabriel felt emboldened thinking about the age gap between them.

“Don’t worry, I won’t bully you.” Luo Feng’s large hand rested on Gabriel’s head, gently ruffling her hair: “Come on, I’ll treat you to some video games.”

“Really?” Gabriel was taken aback.

Even though she had become a fallen angel, adding another identity, both Heaven and Hell hadn’t given her any money due to her sensitive identity, she was too lazy to trade like a devil, so she had been relying on mining in games to maintain her life.

Luckily, she had regained her divine power, and as an adult angel, she didn’t need to eat or drink, the chuunibyou energy drinks and potato chips were just to satisfy her own taste buds.

“Of course, I have conflicts with your sister, that’s between us, our standpoints are different, but I’ve always been good to you, right? I’ve always had high hopes for you!” Luo Feng pinched her cheeks.

“I always feel like you have some scheme…” Gabriel sarcastically commented: “You’re a devil after all!”

“Did I give you such a big shadow in the past?” Luo Feng asked curiously: “I wasn’t in an administrative position before, nor was I responsible for any transactions, I was in the combat division, I didn’t deceive you, did I? This is the first time I’m being a manipulative devil.”

“Hmm, your goodwill just feels off.” Gabriel shook her head: “You’re not trying to make me withdraw from the competition, are you? No way, Raphiel will pull the plug on my internet if I do!”

“Whatever, compete all you want.” Luo Feng’s large hands went under Gabriel’s armpits and lifted her up, placing her on his neck, smiling: “I never even considered you an enemy.”

“Then what am I to you?” Gabriel asked curiously.

“Hmm…”

Luo Feng felt that Gabriel was lazy and laidback, just like a pet cat.

When he becomes the monarch, he can raise her, then she can serve as a footrest for him, since she just lies there all day and doesn’t move, and she can also adapt to the atmosphere of Hell, how wonderful.

Chapter 032 – Collectible

“Fully take over? What are you going to do?” Yukinoshita Saori’s pupils shrank: “You want to sell off the law firm that the Yukinoshita family has accumulated over generations?”

“Mother, our only choice now is to give up these things, do you think many people are willing to take them over at this time?” Yukinoshita Haruno shook her head: “The only one who has offered a price at this level is one person.”

“How much money?” Yukinoshita Saori quickly asked.

Haruno casually mentioned a figure and the name of the buyer.

Yukinoshita Saori was just about to explode, after all, the price offered was simply taking advantage of the situation.

With the buyer’s financial capacity, they could easily swallow the law firm and then restore it to its original value.

But after thinking about it, she sat back down dejectedly.

Indeed, at this time being able to offer this price is already very rare.

“The reason I’m willing to sit here and talk to you is because I need your consent.” Yukinoshita Haruno said softly: “Your way is completely unreliable, we can’t pin our hopes on vague occultism, but should rely on our own abilities to solve the current problem.”

“Then what about our future?” Yukinoshita Saori couldn’t help but feel confused.

She had never imagined that her family would be on the edge of the cliff due to the three circuit breakers.

The Yukinoshita family was actually doing very well, at this point taking a step back wouldn’t lead to everyone jumping off a cliff.

“It’s the three choices I mentioned, we rely on a big family, and the Yukinoshita family will cease to exist, just like the Shijo family relying on the Shinomiya family, but even being able to rely on a family like the Shijo is lucky for us.” Yukinoshita Haruno analyzed calmly: “The Yukinoshita family will be subject to others in the future, but our enemies won’t swallow us up.”

“What else?” Yukinoshita Saori continued.

“The second choice, go abroad, be a small-time wealthy person in another country, don’t even think about big cities.” Yukinoshita Haruno said: “At least this way we can ensure that we few won’t run into danger.”

“What’s the third one?” Yukinoshita Saori began to weigh the options.

After calming down, or rather, accepting reality, it wasn’t that difficult to choose anymore.

“Become a small family, operate a few industries, maintain the status quo, Yukino can forget about relying on the family to advance in her career, father also needs to keep a low profile, including you and me, if others bully us, we can only choose to endure, not retaliate, in this way…” Yukinoshita Haruno sighed: “Maybe the next generation will adapt, and after accumulating for two more generations, if everyone is very outstanding, it’s not impossible to reach the current level.”

“Sigh, let it be.” Yukinoshita Saori said indifferently: “The future of the Yukinoshita family is in your hands.”

“Okay, remember to sign the papers when the time comes.” Yukinoshita Haruno nodded, put down the red wine, and walked out.

“You’ve been drinking, remember not to drive.” Yukinoshita Saori said.

“Don’t worry, the driver has to finish this month’s work.” Yukinoshita Haruno waved behind her.

Seeing Haruno leave, Yukinoshita Saori seemed to have made up her mind about something, and started to get dressed, preparing to go to that mysterious izakaya.

She wanted to know, how much could the family bleed if she staked herself, whether there was a chance of not being cheated.

As a former business tycoon, she was still very good at reading contracts.

Hopefully… the devil really is as respectful of the spirit of the contract as the legends say.

At this moment, a pure white feather fell on her head.

The fate of those few people was very clear…

Yukinoshita Saori’s gaze quickly became resolute.

So what? At this point, can they still rely on the gods to save the Yukinoshita family?

Haruno is working hard, she can’t fall behind either.

Sometimes, people have to go into the abyss, even the gods can’t stop them.

They all have their own reasons, their own purposes.

Some for family, some for love, some for the family, some for wealth and status.

To achieve their goals, even if it means selling their souls, even if they’ll die the next moment, they are unafraid, there are things more important than life or even the soul.

…

At the same time, Sora Ginko had already left the izakaya, and Luo Feng had followed.

“Where are you going?” Luo Feng asked.

“I don’t know.” Sora Ginko turned her head away.

She had realized that Luo Feng was really obeying the contract, at 8 o’clock sharp, he directly stopped his… actions towards her.

Given his physical strength and abilities as shown yesterday, he clearly could have gone on for much longer.

“Aren’t you going to play shogi?” Luo Feng adjusted his hat.

“Shogi?” A faint smile appeared on Sora Ginko’s face.

She could now respond to that child’s expectations, right?

When the time for the matches comes, she can show off her new shogi style.

Was this all… not in vain?

“Yes, I’ll go play shogi.” Sora Ginko nodded firmly, then her gaze became a bit complicated: “I don’t know how I should interact with you during the day…”

As for the night, no need to say, with this guy’s despicable nature, he probably won’t waste a single second.

She had originally thought that she wouldn’t be able to get out of bed today, and her voice would be hoarse, but unexpectedly, she was quite normal now.

“It’s up to you, an occasional izakaya owner, a passing devil, a big brother, or even wanting to make me your boyfriend or husband, all are possible.” Luo Feng said casually: “I will try my best to accommodate whatever way you choose to interact with me, and if you need me, I can even keep you company when I’m bored.”

“You’ll marry me?” Sora Ginko was taken aback.

“Of course not.” Luo Feng looked at her with a puzzled expression: “When did you get the illusion that a devil would get married?”

“Then why did you say I can treat you as a husband?” Sora Ginko gritted her teeth.

Even though he did that kind of thing to her last night, now he’s just acting like he didn’t take responsibility, is this what a devil is like?

No, he is taking responsibility, it’s just that his way of taking responsibility is different from normal people.

She suddenly had the illusion that she was somehow being “rented” by him…

“I never said you can treat me as your husband.” Luo Feng said frankly: “How you handle our relationship is your own business, it has nothing to do with me. Oh right, you have to remember, you can’t have intimate contact with anyone other than me, at most you can shake hands.”

“Tch…” Sora Ginko turned her head away: “We’re just a simple transactional relationship, whether others touch me or not…”

“It’s very important, if you don’t believe me, go to the museum and let them touch those precious collectibles, see if they agree?” Luo Feng smiled: “If I think you’re not clean anymore, not only will you be punished, the other party will too.”

“How can that be the same?”

“It’s the same, you are my collectible.”

Chapter 031 – Don’t Come Over Here!

Early the next morning, Luo Feng was hugging the still sleeping Sora Ginko, pondering about life.

After becoming a devil, he has been fighting, fighting, and never stopping. Although there are many succubi who want to join him, they are all too filthy.

Being an administrative officer is better, even the lowest-ranking devil can fire an Armstrong circular acceleration jet-propelled Armstrong cannon three times a day.

Look, this child is so good, her soul is pure, her age is suitable, if I cultivate her well, she will definitely be my most wonderful treasure.

Don’t be fooled by the fact that Sora Ginko only signed a six-month contract, some contracts, as long as you sign them, the person is gone.

Once you take the first step into the forbidden, she won’t care about the second step or the third step.

Sinking into the abyss doesn’t mean you have to jump in, but to sink step by step.

I only signed a six-month contract with her, and gave her 80% of the previous computing power, this shouldn’t be too much, right?

Discounted merchandise must have some flaws!

Actually caring about her, I really am a benevolent devil.

By the way, from noon to midnight yesterday, I really put this child through a lot, it’s a good thing I’m a devil, so I can use my powers to heal while I’m at it, otherwise with this ordinary human body, it would have been a bit too much to bear.

Luo Feng lifted Sora Ginko’s bangs and gently kissed her forehead.

How should I coax her to continue the contract next?

Let her sell her soul and become mine forever, now that seems too simple, the temptation of playing against the gods is not something these shogi players can resist.

But, isn’t this a bit too boring?

Take it slow, to conquer her, one night is not enough, after conquering her body, I need to conquer her soul.

Bit by bit, let her know that the Kuzuryuu Yaichi incident was all a misunderstanding, let her know that Kuzuryuu Yaichi liked her from the beginning, I wonder what expression she will have?

Thinking about it is quite interesting.

The expression of human despair and collapse, is the best spiritual nourishment.

I need to grasp the right degree, can’t completely ruin her, this kind of beautiful soul is not easy to find.

“Umm…”

At this moment, Sora Ginko slowly woke up.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Luo Feng staring at her.

She was startled and quickly retreated a bit, covering her body with her clothes, tears falling down her face.

From now on, she won’t be able to get married, is there really a big difference between half a year and one year? Can she really get away from this guy?

But feeling her lively brain, she couldn’t bring herself to regret it, and couldn’t deceive herself either.

“Get up early.” Luo Feng patted Sora Ginko’s adorable little head: “If you want to stay with me a little longer, I don’t mind.”

“Get out…”

“Why?” Luo Feng looked at her puzzled.

“Get out! I need to get dressed!” Sora Ginko shouted.

“Tsk, let me check the time…” Luo Feng looked at the clock and smiled: “Look, it’s only 7 o’clock.”

“7 o’clock? What do you mean?” Sora Ginko was stunned, forgetting her embarrassment and anger.

Meanwhile, in Chiba, at the Yukinoshita residence.

Yukinoshita Saori silently watched the news on the TV, her leather sofa almost having holes clawed into it.

Why, why did the US stock market have a third circuit breaker?

This is simply a joke!

Didn’t they say that this was a good time to bottom fish, and that there wouldn’t be any more circuit breakers?

Watching the reporter deliver the news, that damned president still rambling on there, even going to play golf, Yukinoshita Saori was furious.

How is this person still alive? Hasn’t there been a good Samaritan passing by to directly take him down?

He must be a mole, definitely a mole from another country? He became president just to undermine the US, right?

Yukinoshita Saori felt that this possibility really couldn’t be ruled out.

In fact, at this time, no matter which president it was, it wouldn’t be much better. After all, in a capitalist country, especially where people are so unruly, it’s basically impossible to make them behave normally.

Your country’s downfall has nothing to do with me, just don’t drag me down!

Yukinoshita Saori took a deep breath, but still couldn’t calm down, instead feeling a bit hypoxic.

Yukinoshita Haruno was sitting next to her, the graceful posture she usually had in front of her mother was gone, she was just lying on the edge of the sofa, holding a glass of red wine, sipping it slowly.

She looked at the TV and suddenly laughed: “Really, even the legendary stock god hasn’t seen a scene like this, huh?”

She had already given up any illusions about the US stock market, it was basically done for.

“You can still laugh?” Yukinoshita Saori growled.

Now this money can really be treated as non-existent! Apart from gods and devils, there’s no one who can save the stock market, right?

“Mother, you’ve taught me that we must always maintain the etiquette of the Yukinoshita family, you haven’t forgotten that, have you? Roaring is not within our family’s etiquette.” Yukinoshita Haruno said softly: “Now, hope is even more remote, we must treat this capital as non-existent.”

“Do you know what it means to lose this capital?”

Crack.

One of Yukinoshita Saori’s nails broke: “If we don’t have this capital, your father won’t have any say anymore!”

In Japan, a county councilor’s voice is completely tied to the capital behind him, if the capital is not enough, he’s basically just a decoration.

At that time, how could he protect the Yukinoshita family?

Or rather, how could the Yukinoshita family provide him with assistance?

Capital and politics are interdependent, this is the environment in Japan, and no one is an exception.

Even though her nail broke, she didn’t cry out in pain, nor did she bandage it.

How could the physical pain compare to the pain in her heart?

The Yukinoshita family, the Yukinoshita family… is it going to be destroyed by her own hands?

“There’s still hope.” Yukinoshita Haruno said in a floating tone: “As long as we give up the construction company and downsize the scale of operations, there’s still a chance to stand up again.”

To abandon a major part of your family’s industry, this kind of courage is not something everyone has, and this kind of decision is not something everyone can make.

Haruno had thought about it a lot before, and reluctantly, this was the only way.

Amputate a limb to save the body…

“Give up? You’re thinking too simply.” Yukinoshita Saori said hatefully: “If we go under, do you think those people will let us go so easily?”

“If you had listened to me three years ago and married well, wouldn’t this have never happened?”

“Marry?” Yukinoshita Haruno sneered: “In the end, weren’t you the one who backed out? I was the one to marry in, and the marriage between Yukino and someone else, wasn’t that your final decision?”

“Don’t think I don’t know, the two marriage alliances of Yukino, were all sabotaged by you.” Yukinoshita Saori said coldly.

“Oh? It was indeed me who sabotaged them, wasn’t it you who were testing me?” Yukinoshita Haruno swirled the red wine in her hand: “You wanted to see how far I could go, so you chose marriage candidates that weren’t to your liking. You wanted someone who could help our family, not have ambitions against us, and be stronger than us, but how easy is that to find?”

“…” Yukinoshita Saori didn’t say anything, it was indeed like that.

Because of Haruno’s excellence, she always wanted to find a husband for Haruno who could be dominated by Haruno, without ambition, and be capable enough to be presentable.

When finding a boyfriend for Yukino, she always wanted someone who perfectly fit her ideal family standard.

In fact, many people are single not because they can’t find someone, but because they are too picky.

And the Yukinoshita family, indeed has the capital to be picky.

Both daughters are stunningly beautiful, and also very capable, one in business, one in politics, with bright futures.

Unfortunately, now it’s all gone.

Their appearance is still there, but capital will not marry them just because they are good-looking, after all, there are plenty of beautiful women out there, and with this money they can do much more.

A woman? Just pay a similar price.

Helping the Yukinoshita family, obviously is not just a similar price.

“Then, shall we go find that guy? He really has the ability to save us.” Yukinoshita Saori tried to discuss with Haruno: “I won’t let you go trade, let Yukino go trade, as long as you’re still here, both of us sacrificing ourselves won’t matter, you can rise in the family, let’s just take a look at the contract…”

She had no other way, even though she had seen how terrifying the devil’s actions could be, at this moment, she could only pin her hopes on the devil.

Normal people, now it’s impossible for them to save the Yukinoshita family, capable people will only laugh at them and try to take advantage, they won’t do those thankless and difficult tasks.

How they would act, Yukinoshita Saori knew it all too well, these tricks she had used on others before.

Cause and effect, retribution is inevitable.

“Didn’t you say it yourself?” Yukinoshita Haruno put down the red wine and said softly: “Even if he really is the so-called devil, our wishes may be realized in a distorted way.”

She actually still didn’t believe that Luo Feng was the devil.

“But we have no hope left!” Yukinoshita Saori became excited: “Rather than having the family devoured, we might as well all die together, at least we’d die with dignity!”

“Calm down.” Yukinoshita Haruno put down the red wine and said calmly: “Don’t dream about going back to the prosperous days of the past, we still have hope.”

“Today I’m going to attend a banquet, someone is willing to fully take over our company, although the price has been squeezed down a bit, as long as we have new capital, we’ll have a little bit of living space. Whether it’s relying on a big family, becoming an ordinary small Chiba family with reduced voice, or starting over in another country, at least we have options.”

Chapter 030 – Thank You for the Compliment

Seeing her reaction, Luo Feng was very satisfied as he squeezed her chest, “A bit small, but she should grow bigger in the future.”

It doesn’t matter. A child with such a beautiful soul, size doesn’t matter at all.

Small has its advantages, and big has its advantages too.

Luo Feng was looking for a lover, not a wife, and he never planned to just find someone like this. His relationship with Sora Ginko was a purely transactional one.

Don’t they have big ones waiting for him to save as well?

Tsk, I really am a benevolent devil, always thinking about how to save the masses.

At that moment, a contract appeared in front of Sora Ginko’s eyes.

According to the contract, she had to serve Luo Feng every night from 7 PM to 8 AM the next morning, when she had to go to school.

If there were shogi tournaments, she could take a leave of absence with Luo Feng. This izakaya only operates until midnight, so she would have 8 hours of sufficient sleep, or rather, it ensures she will be energetic the next day.

With the power of the devil, she can sleep for 4 hours and still be energetic the next day.

There will be no rest days for half a year.

See, a very humane contract.

Just as Sora Ginko was about to put her hand on it, a voice rang out in her heart. Her instinct told her that if she signed this contract, she would have to fulfill it.

Any ambiguous terms would ultimately be interpreted by Luo Feng.

During this period, Luo Feng can do anything to force her to sign the contract and kill her. He can put her in any position, and she won’t be able to resist.

If violated, the contract will forcibly execute it.

Sora Ginko had already made up her mind. At this point, she didn’t care anymore.

How much more miserable could it get? Kuzuryuu Yaichi doesn’t belong to me, he doesn’t even like me.

My body doesn’t matter anymore, the only thing I want is shogi!

And he has already given me a discount, I don’t know if it’s because I moved him, or his kindness, or because I apologized to him…

She steeled her heart and put her handprint on it, also imprinting her soul.

It’s back, it’s all back.

The memories of that game, and my inspiration, they’re all back!

She enjoyed replaying the game in her mind, the one she played with Luo Feng…

Hmm, I don’t know if it’s an illusion, but the chessboard I could simulate in my mind before seemed to be missing two pieces?

Not only that, the number of moves I could pre-read also decreased a bit…

Is it because I’m not focused enough now?

It should be like that.

“Comfortable.” Sora Ginko closed her eyes in enjoyment.

Only those who have experienced this kind of chessboard in their mind know how precious it is, and how enjoyable playing shogi can be.

Bring on the 3-dan tournament, professional shogi player matches, all of them!

I’m no longer the me from before, I can change the entire shogi world, my shogi skills have improved by leaps and bounds.

Those difficult matches in the past now seem exceptionally easy.

Is this the power of the devil? Awesome!

I hope he didn’t lie to me, and that he really did give me this ability.

It turns out he’s not an utterly evil guy.

This kind of reaction from her is very normal, just like how a person curses the other person, but as long as the other person treats her a little better, she will be very grateful.

On the other hand, if you’re always too good to her… there are too many examples of “repaying kindness with resentment”.

Sora Ginko’s mind was now crystal clear, completely immersed in the countless chessboards and matches.

Kuzuryuu Yaichi, the angel’s warning, all of these were thrown to the back of her mind.

She suddenly understood why Luo Feng said that woman, even knowing it might be a trap here, would definitely come and sign the contract. In the absence of any retreat or way out, this is the only glimmer of hope.

This feeling of regaining what was lost is the most wonderful feeling in the world!

Those who were originally geniuses really don’t know how hard-won this ability is. Only someone like her, an average person, can truly appreciate the preciousness of this talent.

Even if her life is only half a year left, as long as she can enjoy this power again, she can accept it.

Shogi is her everything!

Hearing the truth in the morning, being willing to die in the evening.

The matches between famous players and Kuzuryuu Yaichi, as well as some other brilliant matches that she couldn’t understand before, she can now understand them all.

She even wonders when she will transcend the shogi recognized by this world, when she will ascend to the realm of the gods, and trample on Yaichi, the famous players, and all those other shogi players.

If Sora Ginko wasn’t so obsessed with shogi, she wouldn’t enjoy it so much, like giving Yukinoshita Saori this kind of shogi talent. She wouldn’t just give up her soul, but even a year of her life.

Thinking about it, if it weren’t for this guy, she probably wouldn’t have found this path.

This path, directly leading to the peak of shogi.

“Hmm, since it’s comfortable, then shall we…”

“Huh?” Sora Ginko suddenly felt something strange, especially on her chest, it seemed like…

She lowered her head and saw a pair of large hands covering her chest.

She opened her eyes wide.

Wait, is it starting this fast?

Sora Ginko was completely unprepared, the previous anger and numbness had been skillfully resolved by Luo Feng, and now she was in a panic.

Even though she was decisive when signing the contract, it doesn’t mean she was ready!

It’s like a person who has gone through thousands of mock exams, but still gets nervous when they enter the real college entrance exam.

My upper body is now bare, and he is currently…

She suddenly noticed that the surroundings had changed, and the two of them were no longer in the previous izakaya, but had come to a spacious bedroom. She was lying obediently on her side, and Luo Feng was hugging her from behind.

This bed is too big, at least ten people could lie on it!

The bedroom’s decor is very luxurious, not the familiar Japanese or European style, but an antique Chinese style.

The man is wearing English-style clothing, while she is wearing a typical Japanese sailor uniform, in this Chinese-style bedroom, this scene gives Sora Ginko a sense of absurdity.

“Wait, we don’t have an emotional foundation…”

“Emotional foundation? Why think about that.” Luo Feng’s low voice sounded in Sora Ginko’s ear, and one of his large hands slowly moved downward: “This is a transaction, a reasonable transaction. You accompany me for half a year, and I grant you abilities. Don’t worry, the current abilities are for life, and I won’t take back those two games’ memories either, this is what you deserve.”

“Don’t ever think of me as a good person. Granting you abilities you shouldn’t have, and then having to cultivate feelings, that would be a losing business.”

“Although the timing today is not quite right, since you’ve already signed the contract and have the resolve, don’t even think about running away.” Luo Feng did not stop his actions: “The real ritual has begun.”

“No, your clothes…” Sora Ginko couldn’t resist, instinctively covering her face.

“What do you think? Haven’t you watched those special movies?”

“I, I haven’t…”

“Lying to the devil is not a good thing, you know.”

“Wait… you really are a devil!”

“Thank you for the compliment.”

Chapter 29: The Fatal Blow

Ginko Sora vented all the conflicting emotions she had over the past few days with this momentum. After venting, she was like a deflated ball.

“Seal memories, yes, you can indeed seal the memories of these past few days. Then I’ll go back to my previous life…” Ginko Sora mumbled. “Tell me, to seal my memories of these past few days and make me forget you, what kind of price do I need to pay?”

“Young lady, your thoughts are very dangerous.” Luo Feng pressed his forehead against Ginko Sora’s. “Wanting to erase a devil from your mind and erase your most precious memories.”

“It’s not precious at all!” Ginko Sora broke free from Luo Feng and let out a low roar.

Seeing her so spirited, Luo Feng showed a fulfilled and gratified expression.

“Indeed not precious.” Luo Feng snapped his fingers. “But do you think your previous memories are very precious?”

Ginko Sora saw some scenes in her mind.

Nine years ago, in the elementary school Meijin match, Machi Kugui lost to Tsukiyomisaka in the semifinals and sat alone on a long bench in the corner of the venue, crying.

At this time, Yaichi Kuzuryuu appeared. He gently said, “Don’t cry. Let me show you an extremely interesting shogi game!” Then he defeated Tsukiyomizaka in the finals.

Love at first sight! Because of shogi!

Ginko Sora was in a daze for a moment. They, they had known each other since they were young? At that time, she still hated Yaichi, so that woman had taken advantage of the situation back then?

Luo Feng was afraid she would fall and quickly held her to sit on a chair. One hand naturally stroked her lower abdomen, and the other was placed on her temple.

The first scene was when she confessed to Yaichi Kuzuryuu for the first time, which was when Yaichi Kuzuryuu broke down for the first time during the Ryuou match.

“Is there really nothing you want me to do… Right now, I can make an exception… and do anything for you…”

“Can you not come and bother me? There are still title matches coming up, and Senior Sister, you also have the Women’s Gyokusa title defense match, right? I appreciate your concern for me, but for now, it’s better for us to focus on our own matters.”

“I’ve always been with you until now! And I will always be with you in the future! Can’t we just get stronger together like before? Is that not okay?”

“Even if you’re by my side, what can you do?”

“?”

“So what use can a Reward Association member like you be? Do you know who I’m fighting against? It’s that Meijin! Without even the experience of the 3-dan league, you dare to compare your child’s play-like shogi to a professional title match? If I study with you, I feel like I’ll become even more dull, you know? I’d rather study alone with software for higher efficiency!”

Next was the scene of her second confession to Yaichi Kuzuryuu and being ruthlessly rejected by him again.

Then there were Yaichi Kuzuryuu’s stories with lolis and some female shogi players. Under Luo Feng’s brilliant editing, Ginko Sora went from anger to despair and finally returned to calmness.

Didn’t you just see it? What’s the big deal?

She laughed. So the previous me was so stupid… only knowing how to give without receiving anything in return.

My shogi, my feelings, were all denied by him…

Indeed, I never had any beautiful memories. I shouldn’t be living in this world!

Luo Feng expressed that he absolutely didn’t deceive Ginko Sora here and didn’t fabricate anything. These were all real events. But what was god-level editing?

This was something he learned from humans. As long as you quote out of context, you can make people fall into an inescapable situation.

Luo Feng didn’t want a puppet on strings or a corpse, so it was time to show her what she should see.

Ginko Sora saw scenes of herself playing shogi in the past. When she was four years old, she took a car to find her master to play. She defeated one female shogi player after another, maintaining an undefeated record among them. The joy of winning, the unwillingness of losing to male shogi players, and the desire to become stronger gradually awakened her love for shogi.

In Ginko Sora’s calmness, fluctuations appeared again. That ash-like state of mind slowly rekindled.

“You had bad memories in the past, but these memories are also the most precious things to you! Not to mention the past, just the memories of these past few days, don’t you think they’re precious?” Luo Feng snapped his fingers.

Instantly, a memory appeared in Ginko Sora’s mind, along with the talent she had lost!

It was that segment! That shogi game played by three people! Every move could be called a divine move!

The man and woman weren’t playing one move each. Sometimes one would play a move, sometimes the other. It was two against one.

Such beautiful shogi…

Every move could extend into countless possibilities. Even though some strategies had already been defeated, changing a move or a way of thinking would create a new way to play.

This must be the true God of Shogi, right? If one could play against such an existence and lose to them, wouldn’t that be a lifelong fulfillment?

She also saw Keika Kiyotaki’s gratification upon knowing her improvement and that child’s expectation, that pure love for shogi.

He wasn’t flattering her to death, but truly wanted to see her creative shogi.

And that creative way of playing, the god-like way of playing, was all in her mind!

What she could calculate was definitely inferior to what that god-like being could calculate. How many moves could she see, how many moves could that child see, how many moves could the Meijin see?

If she possessed such shogi strength, she could even defeat computers…

No, defeating computers would be too insulting to that god-like existence!

“Beautiful, isn’t it? Do you want this kind of shogi?” Luo Feng smiled. “You’ve lost love, but you still have your career! You know what? Those two weren’t gods, but ordinary humans. They relied on their own abilities to play against gods and even… defeated gods.”(No Game No Life reference)

“You’re human too. Why can’t you do what they can do?”

“Women’s number one? Yaichi Kuzuryuu? Meijin? These are all too low-level! As long as you make a deal with me, your shogi can let you climb to the top step by step, allowing you to jump out of this world and play against gods.”

“Anyway, you have nothing to lose anymore. Why not try my proposal? Sign it. I’ll give you a discount. Half a year is enough. It’s super cost-effective!”

Hearing the devil’s whispers and seeing that magnificent shogi, thinking about the withdrawal symptoms of losing that power, Ginko Sora silently…

nodded.