"No, Mr. Devil, that's absolutely not okay."
Coming to her senses, Euphemia waved her hands frantically, shaking her head repeatedly: "If all humans die, world peace would be meaningless."
"This is the wish you made."
Ayato said playfully: "I only care about completing the task. The rest doesn't matter."
Euphemia: "..."
'Indeed, no matter how good a Devil looked on the outside...'
'It couldn't change their essence of evil.'
"Of course, there is another way."
"Please, you must choose the other way. I beg you."
Hearing this, Ayato wasn't surprised.
Destroying the world and such, although he could do it, didn't align with his goals.
He wanted to turn this world into a backyard garden like the Empire World.
And now,
The Federation was already in his hands.
Adding this Holy Britannian Empire's princess would make implementation much easier.
"The other method will take a very long time."
Ayato's eyes flickered as he slowly spoke: "Since you have this intention, try to make this world peaceful and equal according to your own ideas."
"How... could I possibly do that?"
A look of confusion appeared in Euphemia's eyes.
"Of course you can. I can give you power."
Ayato extended a hand and smiled: "I can give you power that this world would call divine."
"With this power, you can change all this."
'Divine... power?'
'Could it really be done?'
"But let me be clear. You should know how much resistance your ideas will face."
"Not to mention various countries, countless vested interests will not allow you to create this world."
Ayato's gaze was deep, as if seeing through everything, mercilessly revealing the truth of the world to Euphemia.
"Some of them may even include your father, your brother, your sister."
Hearing this, Euphemia fell silent.
Because she knew Ayato was right.
"The path to creating an ideal world is destined to have bloodshed and sacrifice."
"And even so, you still want to achieve all this?"
"Do you have the awareness to bear all the sin?"
Hearing Ayato's words, Euphemia felt a little breathless.
She felt she truly was too naive.
She hadn't thought about any of this before.
She had just naively wanted to create a peaceful and beautiful world.
And now,
The cold reality was laid before her.
But...
She truly wanted to change things.
She wanted to change this world full of war and inequality.
She clenched her fists, suppressing the urge within.
Could bloodshed and sacrifice really not be avoided?
The beautiful world she hoped for was meant to prevent bloodshed and sacrifice.
And now,
She would have to achieve all this through such means?
If so…
What meaning would her wish have?
She was tangled, confused.
The beliefs deep within her began to waver.
'The time is about right.'
Watching Euphemia like this, Ayato's eyes flickered, and he continued: "You've seen war, haven't you?"
Hearing this, Euphemia was stunned.
In this world with developed media, how could she not have seen war?
Not to mention, she was a princess of the warmongering Holy Britannian Empire.
"War happens every day in this world, with tens of thousands of people dying."
"But with my help, the number of people who die in the process of granting your wish will be far fewer than those who would die in the next few years."
"Is that so?" Euphemia's pupils contracted, a look of wavering in her eyes.
She felt that if that was the case...
It didn't seem unacceptable.
After all, she knew her own empire would never give up war.
"So, have you made your decision?"
Ayato spoke gently: "Are you ready to move forward bearing this sin?"
Euphemia's knuckles were already turning white from too much force.
Bearing sin?
She believed if it could really achieve a peaceful world…
Even if she fell into hell, it would be worth it.
She looked up suddenly, the confusion in her eyes gone. She bowed deeply: "Mr. Devil, please give me the power to grant my wish."
"If it can be done, let me bear all this."
"No, let us bear all this together."
Ayato smiled slightly: "Because you will become a Devil, become my servant, and from then on be one with me."
"We will face everything together, no matter what it is."
Hearing this, light appeared in Euphemia's eyes.
'Bear all this together with Mr. Devil?'
'Having someone to share the burden... was really nice.'
Unconsciously, the corner of her mouth curled into a smile.
As for becoming a Devil...
How could she gain power without paying a price?
She took a breath and said: "Mr. Devil, I am ready. But what should I do next?"
"It's very simple."
Ayato smiled slightly, taking out an Evil Piece: "Just put this piece into your body."
Euphemia: "..."
'Chess?'
'Was this some kind of joke?'
In an instant, the mysterious and powerful image of the Devil in her mind showed signs of collapsing.
'And how was I supposed to put this thing in?'
"Don't worry about the details."
Ayato smiled: "Just follow my instructions."
"Yes!"
Euphemia sat up straight.
At this point, there was no turning back.
"First, take off your outer clothes."
"Hmm?"
Euphemia blinked, her eyelids twitching.
'I had just put them on not long ago.'
'Could Mr. Devil be doing this on purpose?'
Looking at Ayato with some suspicion, Euphemia still began to follow suit.
Soon,
The familiar pink undergarments slowly appeared.
"Wh-what next?"
Holding her outer clothes, Euphemia said quietly.
"Then just leave it to me. It will be done very quickly."
Ayato didn't let her wait long. Skillfully picking up the Evil Piece, he pressed it down.