Chapter 739: The Rage of the Eighty-Year-Old Social Animal
Aleister looked at Earl Dawn, who was frozen into an ice sculpture, and pinched his chin habitually.
The honey badger, who was sitting quietly on the side, suddenly had his pupils shrink.
She had seen similar looks before—the lust-filled gazes the Moon Children gave those young blood servants, like a chef intensely gazing at a piece of prime beef, pondering how to carve and cook it.
As a high-ranking demon, Winter Demon, especially one with special attack capabilities against a race as vigorous as the Children of the Moon, will be quite helpful to Aiwass's next actions.
If it is sealed as a Sin Card, it is not impossible... but it feels a bit wasteful.
If you only use one card to seal, there is only one card to choose from.
--grim Reaper.
Same card as Earthbound Alice.
The card "Death God" has both Dark and Water attributes, and Winter Demon meets both of these attributes. This makes it a rare opportunity to create a dual-attribute card.
However, as a high-ranking demon, the Winter Demon was higher in rank than the Earthbound Spirit and even the Shadow Demon. The materials needed to seal it were also more scarce... To be on the safe side, Aleister did not use his ritual material-saving ability, but instead ensured that the ritual could be completed.
What if the seal fails and instead awakens the Winter Demon, awakening Earl Dawn who is hibernating in an endless illusion?
"Mirror Demon."
Aleister suddenly spoke.
"I'm here."
The mirror was instantly covered with a layer of black mist, and a low, echoing voice rang out: "Please give your orders."
Although the voice could almost be described as majestic, it sounded full of undisguised flattery.
"To ensure I can kill your master, I'll need some ritual materials, which may be difficult to find."
Aleister looked at the mirror that had been transformed into a magic mirror by the Mirror Demon and said something that the honey badger found quite outrageous in a serious tone: "Maybe it's in the Earl's ritual room, but it won't be easy to find right away. Please help me find it."
"Please tell me, this is my duty."
The Mirror Demon agreed without hesitation, and even added, "Even if my former master doesn't have the materials here, I can find a way to get them for you as quickly as possible."
"...That's really troublesome for you."
Even Aleister was surprised by the Mirror Demon's enthusiasm in this matter, as well as how properly and thoroughly it handled it.
…Now Aleister seemed to know why Mirror Demon didn't want to sign a contract with him.
It's probably been scared by its owner.
Judging from its appearance, it was probably being used as a butler. No wonder he was the Earl of Xingti, but he didn't have a butler at home... Perhaps it was because he didn't trust mortals who could be bribed or controlled.
According to the Mirror Demon, it had been over eighty years since it was summoned. As a noble, Earl Dawn must have had his own demonology mentor, and the Mirror Demon was likely already bound when the contract was signed.
This advanced contract was clearly different from what ordinary demonologists could use—the fact that the Mirror Demon could leave his side at will was proof of that. When Aiwass had originally contracted with the Shadow Demon, the Shadow Demon was unable to leave Aiwass's shadow.
Once Earl Dawn ascended to the fourth power level, the Mirror Demon could no longer cause any trouble. From then on, as long as Earl Dawn remained alive and unwilling to give up the contract, the Mirror Demon would be bound to him and work endlessly.
Because the Mirror Demon can travel between mirrors, peering into any mirror it chooses; it can also remove people and objects from the mirror and seal them away. It's incredibly convenient. Earl Dawn must have gotten used to calling out to the Mirror Demon whenever he has something to worry about...
...This is not even the 996 work intensity, but 007.
This level of intense work had lasted for over eighty years... This wasn't a demon, it was simply an oppressed office worker. No wonder, after realizing Aleister's intentions, it appeared before them, offering to lead the way.
——On the other hand, if the mirror demon had no grudge against Earl Dawn, it could even have seen Aleister's assassination plan in advance and escaped from the mirror with Earl Dawn as soon as possible.
"No, it's my honor to serve you..."
Mirror Demon said very respectfully.
Aleister recalled the ingredients for the Winter Demon's seal. Relying on her vague and fragmentary memories and her current in-depth understanding of rituals, she pieced together a set of more suitable materials: "I need thirteen different kinds of flowers that wither in winter but still have vitality, a rotten fish that has been frozen for more than thirteen years, and the first snowfall in the past three years.
"I also need a complete set of feathers from a crow, the complete skeleton of a third-level Dusk Path Transcendent, a scorpion soaked in five toxins, a live snake that has just shed its skin, a living and energetic eagle, and a volume of rotten mud over three hundred years old, at least enough to cover a live snake."
Even Aleister himself felt that the ritual materials she requested were too tricky.
So she took the initiative to add: "If it takes some time to gather these materials, you can tell us approximately how long it will take."
The implication was that she could take a nap first, and then come back to kill him after waking up.
But perhaps it was too anxious to get off work and go home for the holiday; or perhaps its desire to kill its boss was as strong as a fire, difficult to suppress...
The Mirror Demon replied without hesitation, "It will only take half an hour at most. Please take a short rest here."
As it spoke, the mirrors beside it turned into a pitch-black base, reflecting the ritual materials one after another. "Sir, please confirm, are these the things?"
After checking each one, Aleister nodded slowly: "Indeed..."
"Please wait a moment. I'm collecting information. Please rest here for a while. Or if you want to explore, feel free to walk around. If you want to visit the ceremony room or study, I can teleport you there. I've put all the servants in the Earl's mansion to sleep, so there's no need to worry about anyone witnessing. I've also opened the seals on all the rooms and removed the warning and defensive barriers.
"Also, if you don't want to rest in this bed..."
As the Mirror Demon spoke, Aleister's eyes suddenly flickered, revealing another set of luxurious and soft beds and sofas: "This is the clean bed in the guest room, and there is also a sofa that has not been used yet.
"The refreshments are ready for you. I prepared them based on the previous owner's preferences. I can also bring other snacks. If you would like to drink, please let me know. The Earl's collection is very comprehensive. If you like to mix drinks, I can also make them for you in the mirror world. I have copied the bartender's skills."
As soon as it finished speaking, a steaming cup of black tea and a plate of snacks appeared in front of the sofa table. These were all things that the mirror demon had transported from other places to the mirror world and then processed.
"If you have no further instructions, I will be leaving for now. If you require, I can leave behind a clone to serve you wholeheartedly on my behalf."
"……hiss."
Aleister took a deep breath subconsciously, quickly hugged Vignes from his shoulders, and touched the feathers to calm himself down.
She was silent for a moment, then said, "That's not necessary. Please leave. I want some quiet time."
"Yes, then I will immediately and completely withdraw from this room. Before I reenter, I will cover the mirror with black fog three seconds in advance to indicate my imminent return, so as not to interfere with your secret.
"Have a good rest."
The Mirror Demon's respectful and fluent voice fell, and then all the mirrors in the room that were emitting black smoke returned to their original state.
Now, even the Night Demon and the Honey Badger were silent for a moment.
(End of this chapter)
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