“How funny. I'm not even a 'demon king' yet. How can I give away the stakes in a giant story I don't have?”
“You can do it if I help.” Asmodeus had an arrogant confidence on his face. It was an expression that made becoming a 'demon king' simple. I watched his face and followed up with,
“…Okay, I will give away a stake if I become a demon king.”
At this moment, the stars in the sky were flashing.
[A few constellations are greatly disappointed in your judgment.]
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is looking at you with troubled eyes.]
[The constellation who likes to change sex wants to change your sex.]
The constellations showed a strong reaction as I expected. However, I couldn't help it for now. Unless I knew how to not lost against Asmodeus, I couldn't do anything that would antagonize him.
Asmodeus laughed like he was satisfied with my answer. “Good thinking. How much will you give away?”
“30%.”
Light disappointment flashed across Asmodeus' face. “It is too little.”
“Don't you think you're being too greedy?”
“50% and write the contract here.”
What a shameless swindler. If I gave away half of a giant story, I wouldn't be able to draw on its strength without Asmodeus' permission. I firmly shook my head. “I can't sign that agreement.”
“Why?”
The pebbles started to float into the air. This was blatant intimidation but I wouldn't have come here if I would be caught by such intimidation. I stared up at the sky and kept speaking, “I won't give a stake to just you.”
A deep silence instantly fell at my words. Asmodeus' face was blank and he didn't understand what I meant. The stars all around me were holding their breaths and demanding clarification.
“30% of the giant story will be released as competitive shares.”
“…Competitive shares?”
“It means whoever helps me can gain part of those shares. The extent that they obtained will depend entirely on their contribution to the story.”
The gazes staring at me from the sky started to change on by one.
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is making a interested expression.]
[A few constellations are greedy after hearing your words!]
'Competitive shares' was the last card I could offer. If I had to take a beast with me while moving forward, it would be better to expand the choice of beasts. Asmodeus noticed my intentions and his expression hardened. “…I was deceived.”
TL: Rainbow Turtle
Chapter end
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