Kreti had already decided in her heart—if one day she were to beco stronger than Flora, she would repay all the things she suffered in double!
For example, hanging Flora up and beating her!
Beating her hard!
"...Hehe, hehehe, hahahahaha!"
Just imagining such a scene, Kreti couldn’t suppress her smile and burst into laughter.
"Hehe."
Herbert noted the excitent in her eyes and secretly chuckled, then continued in a deep and serious tone, "But, you know the consequences if such abilities were known by outsiders."
"The ability to enhance others’ powers will always be greedily coveted with the greatest malice, no matter the era."
Kreti nodded in agreent, understanding his concerns.
"Hmm."
Indeed, that’s how it is.
As Herbert said, if such abilities were exposed, future days would be disturbed by various people.
She knew what Herbert was worried about, so she decisively made a promise: "Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone else, this can be written into the contract."
To gain Herbert’s help, Miss Devil indeed showed utmost sincerity.
Not only did she offer fair treatnt for "the strong," she even proactively suggested unfair treatnt as though dealing with the "Wise Man."
For Miss Devil to willingly sign an unequal treaty, it’s evident how much Kreti coveted this power—she’s too eager for revenge.
After being oppressed by Miss Demon for hundreds of years, she finally saw hope for overturning the situation and would never let go.
Faced with Kreti’s generous offer, Herbert maintained a serious face, pondered for a mont, and said sowhat apologetically, "Kreti, you’ve indeed given a great surprise, showing very satisfactory sincerity."
"I am willing to accept your conditions, but before we sign the contract, there’s sothing important I must remind you of."
He looked deeply into Kreti’s eyes and said solemnly, "Don’t be misled, the assistance I offer is not without cost. You will have to pay a certain price."
"Note, this cost isn’t paid to ; it will be sothing you’ll personally lose—do you understand?"
Faced with Herbert’s serious reminder, Kreti’s lips curved slightly, and she smiled: "Don’t worry, I understand."
How could Kreti not understand this logic?
There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world, nor will pies fall from the sky.
Alchemy stresses equivalent exchange, and the gifts of fate are priced in advance.
She’s no naive child; she’s well aware of the world’s principles.
To be outright, as a Devil, she’s even more aware of these than Herbert!
Kreti waved her hand boldly: "No need to say more, I get it, let’s sign the contract quickly!"
Very urgent.
But Herbert still hesitated, hesitating for a while, then whispered:
"So, have you really decided...after all I’ve said, you still want to help you, right?"
"Yes!"
To gain strength, Miss Devil decided to risk everything!
She wanted an upheaval!
To beat that damn Demon down!
Even though it might an dealing with a devil, paying a heavy price...wait, sothing seems wrong here?
I am the Devil!!?
Strange, why did I subconsciously put myself in the position of the weak?
A bit embarrassed by her foolishness, Miss Devil bit her lip, vented her anger on Herbert, and huffed: "Alright! Stop dawdling, are you a man or not?"
"I’ve said so much, and you’re still hesitating, what’s there to hesitate about!"
"I’ve made it clear, even if things go wrong afterward, I’ll bear it myself, you don’t have to be responsible!"
Procrastinating, indecisive, this was not at all like the arrogant young man she once knew.
It seems no one is perfect.
Even soone as proud and outstanding as Herbert reveals shortcomings in certain matters.
After Miss Devil’s urgent push, Herbert helplessly raised his hands, sighed, and conceded: "Alright, alright, since you’ve earnestly requested and demanded so strongly...sigh! Alright, I’ll give you a chance."
He sighed deeply, barely suppressing his upturned lips.
No way out.
Really no way out.
I just can’t...hold it in anymore.
Pfft.
Hahahaha!
Everyone saw it, you know!
It wasn’t my intention, she insisted on giving it to !
I’m absolutely innocent, completely innocent!
Did Herbert not want to sign the contract? Not want to provide special guidance to Kreti?
at delivered to one’s mouth, it’s a waste not to eat.
How could there be a reason to refuse?
From the start, Herbert never planned to refuse, intending to comply with Kreti’s request.
However, he also knew the cause of the whole thing was a small misunderstanding, that Kreti didn’t understand what Herbert’s help involved.
Such a small misunderstanding is easily cleared up.
Did he want this misunderstanding to be resolved?
Of course not.
So what Herbert had to do was take advantage of the misunderstanding to fulfill his own goals.
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