I Made a Contract with a Devil, but the Price is Strange

The faint shouts and laughter of adventurers could be heard from downstairs. Hearing that made me feel like I had awakened to reality from a sweet dream.

The sticky air gradually subsided.

“Ugh….”

As the hot passion suddenly cooled, Inis, who had been swept up in the atmosphere, covered her cheeks with both hands. Her face had turned bright red. Her ears were also dyed crimson.

When Egun snapped her fingers, the semen and bodily fluids that covered our bodies, as well as the secretions, all disappeared. As if nothing had happened.

After briefly marveling at the mirage-like scene, I cautiously brought up the question I had been holding inside.

“Lady Egun. I have a question.”

“You’re wondering why I involved Inis too. Is that what you’re curious about?”

I was startled. Egun raised the corners of her mouth slightly and said:

“Did you think I couldn’t predict even that?”

“I suppose not. So why did you do it?”

Until now, it had been something we did just the two of us, but why suddenly involve Inis?

“No special reason. Just because I thought it would be more fun. Because I thought it would be more exciting. That’s all.”

“Ah.”

“In fact, didn’t you enjoy it more when Inis licked you with her tongue than when I touched you?”

“…Comparing a mouth to a hand seems a bit unfair, doesn’t it?”

“It’s the hand of an arch-devil. How could it be compared to a human body? Well, I admit she had good technique for a virgin.”

At her words, I looked at Inis. Her face was turning even redder. I didn’t know it could get even redder than before.

“Did you like it? Even though she’s not your woman, but a slave?”

“Isn’t the first time valuable for everyone? So how could I not like it? Especially since Inis is pretty. That’s why I thought it was a bit unexpected.”

I wouldn’t have cared even if she wasn’t a virgin. As I said at the beginning, I intended to use her as a combat slave, not a sex slave.

“Inis has black hair. Considering human perceptions, it’s not strange that she hasn’t had a lover until now.”

“…Do you have to hit the nail on the head like that?”

‘Are you fucking serious?’ I almost blurted out. How coldly precise—this must be what it feels like to be cut by words.

“I’m just stating facts. And there’s nothing wrong with you and Inis having intercourse. Not only will the price be paid, but above all, the blessing will also become stronger.”

“Are you saying that if Inis and I mix bodies, the blessing will become stronger?”

“Yes. You are my contractor, aren’t you? So it’s natural that my blessing becomes stronger. It’s like you’re sharing the energy I gave you.”

“I see.”

It wasn’t really an explanation that made sense. What exactly was the relationship between those things?

But honestly, I didn’t really care. In a world where devils and labyrinths exist, common sense wouldn’t apply anyway.

“So, Inis. What were your impressions? I’d like to hear your thoughts.”

At Egun’s words, I also turned my head to look at Inis. As our gazes converged on her, she lowered her head.

“Well, that…”

Inis hesitated. Her fingers fidgeted on her knees. Sweating profusely, she spoke in a very small voice.

“…It was good.”

“She says it was good. Then there’s no need to worry further, right? It’s beneficial for both of you, and you both enjoyed it. There’s no better situation than this.”

“That’s true.”

It did feel like things had progressed in a somewhat haphazard manner. But since the outcome was good, it probably didn’t matter.

“Now that I’ve received the price, I should be going.”

Egun got up from the bed and stretched her arms. Her large breasts bounced as she did.

“Romon. As I’ve said before, don’t limit your ability. My power is not just mere flames. Understand?”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

“Good. You’re a smart human and a diligent contractor, so I think you’ll do well. And Inis.”

“Yes, Lady Egun.”

Inis straightened her back. She looked like a new employee tense before the boss. Of course, no new employee in the world would share semen with their boss.

“Eat more, move more. Train your body. Then there will be results, whether in skill or sexually. Understand?”

“…Yes.”

Inis clenched her fists with a red face. She looked rather cute.

“Explore deeper labyrinths, and desire more life. That’s all I want.”

With those words, Egun disappeared. She turned to ash and scattered. It was a much more amazing sight than going through a portal.

As Inis and I were left alone, the air began to feel awkward again. After having seen everything there was to see, how could it not be uncomfortable?

“…Shall we sleep?”

“…Yes. Good night, Master.”

Inis rose from her seat. She blew out the candle on the table with a “hoo-“. The room instantly darkened.

Lying on the bed, I recalled Inis from moments ago. Her dreamy face as she licked the semen off my dick. Just remembering it made my dick start to harden again.

“Hoo….”

“Ngh….”

I felt like I wouldn’t be able to fall asleep easily tonight. And it seemed the same was true for Inis.

In the dark, quiet inn room, only our sighs deepened with the night.

“Mr. Romon.”

I slowly opened my eyes to the feeling of someone shaking me. Naturally, my eyes met Inis’s.

“Are you awake?”

“Yes.”

She smiled broadly and held out a glass of water. I took it and drank. Gulping down the cold water, my drowsiness instantly vanished.

I got up from the bed and moved my body around. Others say they feel tired the day after ejaculating like that. But I felt refreshed and in good condition.

“Before we go downstairs, let’s cut your hair first.”

“Ah. Yes.”

I sat Inis in a chair. I brought the scissors I had bought yesterday and then came behind her. I stroked her hair with my hand. It was so soft, like touching silk.

“It’s a shame to cut it. It must have been difficult to grow it this long.”

“No. I’m not that sorry about it. Actually, it was cumbersome, so I considered cutting it many times.”

Indeed, it was an inappropriate hair length for an adventurer. Most women active in the labyrinth had short hair.

“Then why didn’t you cut it?”

“I didn’t have anyone I trusted enough to entrust my hair to.”

She said with a bitter smile. I fell into thought for a moment, wondering what she meant.

“Ah.”

And then I understood what Inis was saying. She has black hair. And cutting hair requires using a blade. So how could she entrust that to someone?

“Originally, I cut my hair by myself, so it was all crooked. Even then, my hands would often get cut.”

Snip snip-

“Cutting your own hair isn’t that easy.”

As the scissors began to cut her hair, Inis’s body twitched. I deliberately tried this now that the atmosphere had become more comfortable.

“Anyway, it didn’t matter much since I usually hid my hair. In fact, I didn’t really care. While I was active alone, there was a time I helped a party.”

Visible through her hair and shoulders, she clenched her hands tightly. Her body trembled slightly. I stroked her head to reassure Inis.

There’s no one here. Only you and me. So you don’t need to feel worry or anxiety.

Did my feelings reach her? The trembling gradually weakened.

Snip snip-

“Those bastards were injured while fighting orcs. I found them as I was passing by and helped them. After the battle, when I was about to leave, they made a proposal to me.”

“To form a party together?”

“That’s right. I was also tired of going through the labyrinth alone. And judging it to be dangerous, I started going with them. It was the first time I trusted people.”

The party that recruited Inis prospered, she said. With her joining, their profits increased significantly.

“It seemed like the good atmosphere would last forever.”

She said that much and then sighed deeply.

“…May I drink some water?”

“I’ll give it to you.”

“Thank you….”

Inis received the water, drank it, and then resumed her story.

“The trigger was my hair. As I continued to be active in the party, my hair gradually grew longer. Eventually, it became cumbersome. So I called that bitch from the party… ah, I’m sorry….”

“No. It’s understandable. Don’t worry about it and continue.”

Snip snip-

“I called her separately, took off my robe, and asked if she could cut my hair. But she waved her hands and refused as if it was troublesome.”

“How did you feel then?”

“…I felt disappointed. I thought we had become quite close. Still, I tried to understand. I thought it could happen. Eventually, I cut my hair alone, and then we went to the labyrinth again, but….”

She clenched her fist tightly. This time, as if it might crumble.

“It started out the same as usual. Everyone seemed to avoid me a bit, but I firmly believed that time would resolve it.”

“But it didn’t.”

“Yes. From then on, I began to be exploited by them. Every day, I had to face orcs and goblins that were unreasonably numerous. They reduced my share of the distribution for various reasons.”

“Those bastards.”

At my words, her shoulders jerked slightly.

“When drinking, those bastards kept saying I was useless. They threatened me, saying do you think anyone would accept you if it weren’t for us?”

She had been gaslighted.

“Whenever a problem arose, they blamed me entirely. And they demanded money for that reason. I foolishly gave them everything. My profits and money gradually decreased, and when I couldn’t pay anymore….”

Snip snip-

“They told me to make up for it by borrowing money. They threatened to expel me from the party if I didn’t.”

“Ah. So that’s when you borrowed money?”

“Yes. I was scared at the word ‘expulsion’. Eventually, I paid them money even while incurring debt. The debt kept piling up, and my body and mind gradually deteriorated. When I became unable to do my part….”

Her body trembled intensely.

“You were abandoned.”

“…Yes. When I injured my leg in the labyrinth, they discarded me like worn-out shoes. Left alone, I couldn’t pay my debt and became a slave.”

“Those fucking bastards. No, you got along well at first, right? But their attitude changed drastically after seeing your hair.”

“That’s right. But thinking about it now, I wonder if it was destined to happen. It didn’t seem like they were inexperienced.”

“That’s sad. Very sad. If you had continued to be active then, you would have been exploring deeper labyrinths by now.”

I sincerely pitied Inis.

Living life distrusting people, then trusting someone for the first time. And this is what she got in return.

“But if there’s one thing I’m grateful to them for, it’s that they provided the opportunity for me to meet you, Master. If I hadn’t become a slave, I wouldn’t have met you, right?”

“Maybe we could have met as equals.”

“If that were the case, wouldn’t we have been unable to have this kind of relationship? I wouldn’t have trusted you, and you wouldn’t have trusted me.”

I couldn’t argue with that. It was all true.

“So now I even feel thankful. Because they allowed me to live with someone I can rely on.”

“Still, you should get revenge.”

I blurted this out because things were getting a bit mushy. I worried that I might have ruined the good atmosphere.

“Yes. I absolutely should. I have no intention of letting them off. It would be one thing if only I was harmed, but they might harm you too, Master.”

Snip snip-

I put down the scissors and moved to her front. Inis had her eyes tightly closed and both hands on her knees.

Now that her hair framed her face, I came back behind her, gathered it with my hand, and tied it with a hair tie.

“There. It’s done.”

Coming to the front, I saw that the ponytail suited her very well.

“Um, does it look okay?”

She smiled gently with her eyes closed. I brushed off the hair clippings that had settled on her and said:

“You look fucking beautiful.”

“Hehe….”

Inis’s laughter made my heart feel warm and fluffy.

Just as Inis was grateful that she had become my slave, I too was grateful that she had become my slave. And also to Egun, who had given Inis the opportunity.

To turn such a lovely woman into a living corpse. I don’t know what kind of bastards they are, but I definitely won’t give them an easy death.