Faced with Eve's apology, Kayal forgave her because of her sincere attitude.

"However, because of your arguing with me just now, I don't think it's necessary to give you that much freedom anymore."

"At the same time, to prevent you from holding a grudge because I made you participate in this trial that you see as a certain death, and from possibly finding an opportunity to betray me and take revenge on me in the future."

"I think it's necessary to exert some necessary control over you."

“Tell me your real name.”

Kayal's indifferent gaze made Eve feel a sense of unfamiliarity, and her body trembled involuntarily.

A real name is not the name given by one's parents, but the true name that is born and imprinted on one's soul, and only the person in question knows it.

All living beings other than humans have this true name imprinted on their souls.

Once the true name imprinted on the soul is known, a master-servant contract can be established using contract magic, allowing the creature to be controlled at will through the binding force of the contract.

This is a common method humans use to control demi-humans as slaves.

If Eve reveals her true name, she will be essentially a slave of Kyal, her life and death entirely in Kyal's hands.

All I have left is this life, and a meager amount of dignity and freedom…

Am I going to have even the last thing I have taken away from me like this?

Eve really wanted to refuse, because if she did, she would truly lose her freedom, but could she refuse?

"I…"

Eve opened her mouth, her voice so dry.

His eyes, which met Kyal's, were full of pleading.

No... I'll be obedient... I won't betray you... I won't rebel against you... I won't take revenge on you... Please don't turn me into a slave...

As if reading these emotions from Eve's eyes, Kyal felt inexplicably uneasy and realized that something was wrong with his situation.

Sure enough, something felt off from the moment I started... something very off...

My values ​​make it impossible for me to tolerate the existence of slavery... Why would I even have the idea of ​​having Eve sign a slave contract?!

The thought flowed naturally into his mind as a response, as if someone were whispering in his ear: Isn't it safer to make her a slave? Besides, she's just a demon; there's nothing wrong with making her a slave.

No, that's not right... I would never think like that... Everyone's life has equal dignity and value... How could I possibly do something like easily controlling others as slaves, exploiting their value, and trampling on their dignity?!

Damn it! You guys are the ones influencing me!

Kyal's main personality roared at the restless, repressed memories that had spawned new personalities.

Get out of here, all of you! Mind your own business! Stay put and behave yourselves!

"hiss……"

Kyal felt a sharp pain in his brain, and instinctively clutched his head, staggering back two steps.

This feeling is extremely uncomfortable, like a group of people having a fight in your head.

This is the reaction of the main personality, supported by a strong will, fiercely fighting back against numerous memory personalities.

"Kayal?!"

Eve was stunned by Kyal's sudden change of heart.

Just a moment ago he had a gloomy face, but suddenly his expression became ferocious, and he held his head in his hands, as if he was suppressing some kind of pain in his brain.

Eve was completely at a loss, utterly unsure how to handle the situation. What should she do? She had absolutely no experience. What should she do? What should I do?

But it didn't last long, and soon after, Kyal finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh shit……"

The hidden dangers of memory's influence on personality are finally beginning to emerge...

If numerous memories are not organized into a personality to suppress them, it is very easy for one's personality and values ​​to become chaotic, turning one into a madman.

Even if they form a personality and use their strong willpower to suppress all the memory-derived personalities from their main personality, these numerous personalities will still resurface at any time to try and influence Kyal's mind and judgment.

The magic of restoration can manipulate memories to a certain extent, but it cannot completely erase them. The only solution seems to be to seal these memories away.

The sealed memories will eventually resurface. If too many memories are stored within the seal, then when the seal is broken, all the memories will erupt like a torrent, directly overwhelming Kyal's personality and mind.

This problem must be solved, and time is of the essence.

Kyal finally made a decision: addressing his own internal problems would be his primary objective.

The development and training of Nen abilities will be put on hold for now.

This might mean that you can only train the emission-type [Instant Transmission] for the next period of time, but having that is enough.

The Nen Beast, developed by combining five different elements, was envisioned as a powerful weapon of mass destruction. However, it would be of no use in covert operations after returning to the capital, so it was fine to put it aside for the time being.

"Are you alright, Lord Kyal?"

Eve's crimson eyes gazed at Kyal, casting a look of concern and worry upon him.

"I'm fine now, Eve. I need to apologize to you. I was a little out of sorts just now and said some things I shouldn't have."

"Just pretend I didn't say anything... I'm sorry, and I also promise you that I will never ask you to reveal your real name again."

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