I am the devil, I only know how to trade.

This guy is a succubus, much lower in rank than Luo Feng, but her master is quite powerful, on the same level as Luo Feng before, with many years more seniority and a wider network of connections in Hell.

As the saying goes, "Even a third-rank official can stand before the prime minister's gate," and that's absolutely true.

"I see."

Luo Feng picked up one of the cards and started looking at it.

The gist is that Luo Feng attacked an angel because of his own preferences, violating the beautiful cooperation of peace and friendship. Heaven issued a strong condemnation and demanded an explanation from Hell.

Furthermore, his ability to collect souls is too convenient, which could potentially cause imbalance in the human world.

Ugh, what a disgusting harmonious coexistence of heaven and hell. Ancient times were so much better; nobody cared if someone splattered someone's brains out.

The way Hell handles this is that everyone who makes a contract will have a general idea of ​​what it means.

For example, some people don't take their souls seriously, but that was in the past. Now, if they make a contract, they will truly feel what it's like for their souls to suffer in hell.

The same applies to Luo Feng collecting lifespans; they will know that their lifespans will truly decrease, rather than Luo Feng deceiving them.

As for the details... that's a lot of knowledge involved.

Simply put, some deals that were made before might not be possible to complete now; it's a little more difficult than before.

The second document is Luo Feng's punishment. Hell demands that Luo Feng give up a thousand years of his lifespan and one hundred souls, to be handed over immediately.

If Luo Feng has been in this position for a long time, this punishment is negligible, as it's equivalent to only a month's salary for a high-performing but not exceptional individual.

Kelufeng has only just started and hasn't received many, so it's impossible for them to produce any.

Therefore, the other party offered another form of punishment: Luo Feng had to hand over one of his collections, such as a pair of angel wings.

"Pay the fine quickly." The succubus waved her hand. "I have to go back and report."

"Hmm... let me think. I probably don't have a soul or lifespan unless I cut it off from myself." Luo Feng stroked his chin. "Angel wings, huh? With so little soul and lifespan, how could I possibly exchange them for angel wings? My worst collection is at the level of an Archangel, I don't even have Archangels."

“Then take Exusiai’s,” the succubus said. “I didn’t expect you to hand over the wings of Gael, who is known as the Hand of God.”

"The Hell authorities wouldn't give such a boring punishment, would they? That guy was after my collection... I choose the third option." Luo Feng looked at the succubus.

"What do you mean? Either give up your soul or surrender your wings. Do you still want to sever your own power...?"

puff!

Luo Feng's large hand pierced through the succubus's chest without any resistance.

He wasn't groping her breasts, but rather...

Pfft!

Luo Feng withdrew his hand, clutching a beating heart.

The black blood splattered all over Luo Feng, spreading everywhere on the ground.

puff.

The succubus, who had been so arrogant just moments before, suddenly knelt on the ground, and the magic circle vanished.

An expression of disbelief appeared on her face, as if she couldn't understand why Luo Feng wanted to kill her.

Luo Feng's face showed an expression of rapture: "Not bad."

"You, how dare you... I am a messenger of hell... Give it back... to me..."

The creatures of hell are incredibly resilient; even after Luo Feng ripped out their hearts, they didn't die immediately.

Feeling the strong beating of the heart in his hand, Luo Feng squatted down and said softly, "Don't forget, I am now the acting monarch. Next time you see me, you should call me 'Sir.' Well... there won't be a next time."

When the succubus first heard "next time," a glimmer of hope ignited within her, but when she heard there would be no next time, her face turned ashen.

"What was your name again? Hmm, that's not important. The messenger who came to me to proclaim the judgment of hell was purified by holy light because he couldn't withstand the holy power of the angel's wings. Acting monarch Luo Feng is very saddened and heartbroken by the weakness of the messenger of hell."

Luo Feng placed his large hand on her head, and her body deflated rapidly like a punctured balloon until it disappeared completely.

That heart is still beating in Luo Feng's hand.

Chapter 026? I'm a devil

Luo Feng had no objection to the restrictions on the trading methods; he liked challenges and found them more interesting.

This is hell's compromise with heaven, but this compromise is limited. He can still ignore this rule and will only receive mild condemnation.

Am I, a devil, afraid of your condemnation?

As for the fine, her master was reluctant to provoke Luo Feng personally, so she planned to let her succubus try to pry a pair of angel wings out of Luo Feng and show them off.

Luo Feng said that if you like it, go hunt for yourself. He hates people who want something for nothing, as it goes against the elegance of the devil.

If he were proposing a deal, Luo Feng would be happy to discuss it, but he's trying to use Hell to put pressure on him.

The powerful are treated well, and so is hell.

Even if Luo Feng killed this succubus, as long as he provided a reasonable explanation, Luo Feng wouldn't dare say anything. Hell is a world that follows the law of the jungle; daring to come here to collect debts without sufficient strength is simply courting death.

As for keeping the succubus for personal use?

Luo Feng said that he didn't care about succubi that others had used.

He preferred fallen angels to succubi in hell, especially those he personally seduced into corruption.

Soon, another magic circle appeared on the ground, and Luo Feng casually tossed his heart into it.

Black flames erupted from his body and the ground, cleaning away the filth and blood.

Luo Feng put on his hat and walked out of his izakaya.

It was perfectly peaceful here, as if nothing had happened.

…………

Sora sat on the tram, her eyes glazed over, her mind wandering.

Selling her body in exchange for talent...

Impossible, absolutely impossible. Even if I were nailed to the pillar of shame in the reward association, becoming a negative example of female shogi players striving for a professional career, and ridiculed by countless female shogi players, I would never betray myself!

Yes, even without shogi, I still have Bayi.

But if I weren't a professional Go player, he probably wouldn't even give me a second glance... Do I even deserve to stand shoulder to shoulder with him?

Wait, that bastard said that if I apologize properly, he might not consider me blasphemous.

Something's not right, is it? Isn't he the devil? Am I committing blasphemy?

Is he... a devil, or is he a god? Yet he insists I apologize...

Yes, just let him see it, apologize, and that's all I need to do to become a professional shogi player, change the entire shogi world, and even become a role model for countless female shogi players.

I can respond to anyone's expectations.

I……

She got off the tram silently, her mind filled with this matter, as if another part of her was whispering in her heart.

Let him see it, just one look. I was forced to do it; I didn't want to. Otherwise, he'll keep bothering my life.

I'll apologize properly and I don't need any of that anymore. I did something wrong, and I really should apologize.

No, no, this is still unfair to Bayi.

If we get together in the future, how will he see me?

Perhaps I don't even have the right to like him anymore?

Have we arrived at Master's house?

We should have arrived by now...

I need to adjust myself, adjust my mindset, adapt to my mediocrity, and win with my own skill, rather than relying on external forces.

Sora Ginko's gaze went from being lost in thought to focusing, and then her eyes widened.

The scene before her eyes left her somewhat incredulous.

At the entrance to his master's house, Kuzuryu Yaichi was embracing a woman. Wasn't this the female champion, Yamashiro Sakura, Mitsuru Gohan?

Before Kuzuryu Hachiichi took on a disciple, this woman and another woman were always rivals and objects of suspicion for Sora Ginko in their romantic relationships.

I always crushed her in shogi, so much so that she lost all confidence in herself.

How could she be with Bayi?

The two embraced. Sora couldn't see Yaichi Kuzuryu's expression, but she could see Machi Gohan's. At first, she looked happy, but when she saw herself, her expression turned playful, as if she were looking at a loser.

If Kuzuryuu Yaichi were holding his disciples, Sora Ginko wouldn't have any objections, because they are still children, no matter how cute they are.

If Kuzuryuu Yaichi were to hug Katsura, Sora Ginko wouldn't have any objections, because Katsura is like an older sister to them.

Even though Luo Feng said that Kuzuryu Yaichi liked big breasts and had liked Katsura, Sora Ginko regarded it as a problem from his childhood and some male aesthetic issues.

but……

This guy is about the same age as Yaichi Kuzuryu!

To win the women's title, one's chess skills are naturally quite good, and the women's strength is far superior to one's own.

Were they already together? Was Ba Yi's apparent slowness a way of rejecting himself because he had someone he liked?

Sora opened her mouth, wanting to interrupt Kuzuryuu Yaichi, wanting to question them about what was going on.

Unfortunately, she couldn't bring herself to say it.

Why should I ask?

Thinking back to her previous failed confessions, looking at the scene before her, and recalling the expectant, wary, or jealous gazes of those people, Sora Ginko suddenly smiled—a silent smile.

She was a girl who rarely smiled and always had a cold expression.

That smile was like ice and snow melting, like a night-blooming cereus in full bloom—its beauty was beyond compare.

She turned around, hailed a taxi, and left.

Sitting on the rooftop, quietly watching Luo Feng, Kong Yinzi suddenly felt that she looked so beautiful at this moment.

This feeling of heartbreak is something not everyone can experience, nor is it something that can be witnessed only once in a lifetime.

It's really... so delightful.