Devil's Bible

“That’s not it!” Nemus said calmly, without any emotional fluctuation.

He simply continued, “I have the ability to control my pain perception. If you keep talking nonsense, I will make your daughter experience ten times more pain than she is now.”

The village guard stared intently at Nemus, his bloodshot eyes filled with hatred.

However, Nems seemed unconcerned, as if a gentle breeze had swept over him. He simply waited a few more minutes for the village guardians to regain their composure and reason.

Nems then released the silence control and waited once again for the village guardian's reply.

"I summoned the demon..." As reason returned, the village guardian, forced by reality, had no choice but to confess.

Once you open your mouth, everything will be easy.

Soon Nems learned everything he wanted from the village guards.

Information about controlled whale transformation, the secret of Op, and the village guardian's knowledge of the old priest.

The information regarding whale transformation involves too many complex factors, and further experiments are needed.

The village keeper didn't know much about the old pastor either, but he opened up a breakthrough for Op.

"You mean, he's mining whale skin?"

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Chapter 15 Purpose

In this era, any valuable resources are either related to the extremely difficult-to-return land or to the floating whale.

Most of the body of the floating whale is covered by a thick layer of mud and rocks, forming the 'surface'.

Very few bodies are exposed.

The floating whale is a blessing from the gods, and since everyone is supposed to live on its back, any act that harms a floating whale is taboo.

Most of the materials related to the floating whale, such as whale oil, whale blood, whale bones, whale skin, etc.

Although whale skin is called skin, it is actually a relatively renewable mineral.

After digging through the earth, you can find the whale's vibrant skin.

This skin is very tough, and it takes a long time to dig out even a small piece.

And because it's skin, it can regenerate over time.

However, attacking the floating whale is also a taboo subject.

Whale skin ore is highly valuable; even a fist-sized piece can be snapped up by enthusiasts.

When Niall was in Fountain City, he saw a down-on-his-luck nobleman auction off a piece of legal whale skin slightly larger than a fist, thereby obtaining a huge fortune that supported the noble family's consumption for several months.

Of course, the reason that whale skin ore was so expensive was mainly because it was legal.

It can be traded openly.

“The whale skin mines that are privately mined like those in Op are mostly not that valuable, but they won’t be too cheap either.” Naim made a rough estimate and gained a fairly concrete understanding of Op’s financial resources.

The key point is that if Aupu has whale skin mines, then he himself would most likely have a lot of whale skin creations.

Whale skin ore can be dissolved and added as an auxiliary material to many items, and it can also be used in alchemy, medicine making, and other extraordinary fields.

The molten material is woven into cloth armor, making it the most desired armor for many extraordinary individuals who follow the meditation path.

Whalehide cloth armor has great toughness and is extremely resistant to damage from sharp blades such as swords.

At the same time, it also has excellent extensibility as a medium for casting spells.

“Op’s robe…” Nemus recalled the long robe that Op often wore, which seemed out of place in the village environment: “Could Op be a spellcaster?”

In addition, whale skin ore smeltings can also be used for papermaking.

Whalebill paper is a superior carrier for spell scrolls and is extremely valuable.

“Op is not simple!” This was roughly the only judgment Naim could make.

Reality is not a game; it does not have a clear level system or level characteristics.

If it's a physical class like a warrior or knight who practices breathing techniques, it's easier to sense and identify the life force from their strong body.

However, if it is a mage or priest who practices meditation, it is very difficult to find out the other party's true class unless the other party takes the initiative to use it or you cast a detection spell on them.

Just like the old pastor, before this, no one knew he was a member of the Iron Seed.

The same goes for Op; beneath his obese body, it's difficult for anyone to directly confirm whether his spirit has surpassed that of the Black Stone race.

“There are advantages and disadvantages. The stronger Op, the more limited the information the church’s investigators can obtain, and the less likely I will be implicated.”

"But at the same time, it will become increasingly difficult for me to get involved and clear my own name."

Nems hadn't forgotten that there were still some unresolved issues surrounding Nair.

The Dartmanley family didn't completely ignore him by exiling him to this place; rather, they simply didn't have the chance to kill him.

By his own efforts, Nair made Dartment a laughingstock in Airfoil City. If it weren't for his status as a Holy Knight of the Church, he would have been punished according to family rules long ago.

Relegating him to a small village is just a way to keep him out of sight and out of mind, but if Nair makes a mistake and gets caught red-handed, the Dartmanley family will definitely seize the opportunity to make a scene.

“Let’s sign the contract, village guardian!” Nemus thought for a moment, then looked at the village guardian, his eyes narrowing as he offered his solution.

The village guards also perked up at this moment, knowing that the moment that would determine the fate of the father and daughter had arrived.

"All I need to do is protect my daughter's safety!" the village guard said bluntly, stating his bottom line.

He was well aware of the demons' greedy nature. Nemus may appear to be a paladin, but he most likely has a close relationship with the demons.

The contract with the devil is never a tool for protection or making deals with the devil, but rather a weapon used by the devil to extract more benefits from its target.

Just like now.

Given their relationship, they have essentially become mortal enemies.

Once they are released, the village guards will definitely spread information about Nemus, thereby undermining Nemus's foundation of interests.

So without the demon contract, all Nemus could do was kill him.

But then Nems would feel it was a waste.

Despite how easily Nemus dealt with the village guards, he is still one of the strongest among the Blackrock race in terms of combat power.

At the same time, the information he provided about controllable whale transformation may not be reliable, and Naim will most likely stay behind to verify it repeatedly later.

Therefore, keeping him alive and controlling him through a demonic contract is the optimal solution to maximize benefits.

The village keeper was generally aware of this, so he planned to use his own value to do his best to protect his daughter.

From the moment he stole whale skin ore, which led to the destruction of his family and caused his daughter's whale-like illness, this is what he owes his daughter!

“Of course!” Nems agreed immediately.

With a snap of his fingers, a demonic contract appeared before the village guardian.

[Party A: Neil Dartmentley; Party B: The Village Guardian (Designated by Blood)]

[Clause 1: Party A, Neil Dartmenley, promises to protect the life of Lydia (specifically targeting the whale-man), provide her with resources such as food and water, and do his utmost to ensure Lydia's transformation into a whale.]

[Clause Two: The village defenders of Party B shall unconditionally execute the orders issued by Party A, including combat, reconnaissance, silence, and self-destruction.]

[Clause 3: Party A allows Party B to visit Leah once a month and participate in research on whale-like diseases. The research process may cause non-permanent damage to Leah.]

[Clause Four: Party B shall not disclose any intelligence or information related to Niall through language, writing, behavior, suggestion, or other means.]

[Clause Five: This contract shall be terminated in the event of force majeure (such as Leah's death due to whale disease, or being accidentally discovered and killed by the church, etc.).]

This is a standard demon contract, where both parties have their own needs, and the last clause concerns the contract itself.

Only in this way, by conforming to a contract that roughly aligns with the principle of equal rights and responsibilities, can the validity of the contract be maintained to the greatest extent.

"Sign it, you have no choice!" Nemus said to the village guard.

The murderous intent became clear at this moment, leaving no room for negotiation. If the village guard disagreed, Nemus would kill him.

Extra chapter! Extra chapter! Stay tuned and keep reading, brothers and sisters.

Chapter 16 Transformation

The village keeper carefully examined the contract, reading it word by word, and then flipped through various parts of the contract, searching for patterns on the paper.

He had heard that some demons would disguise their demonic language as patterns and write them on contracts to form supplementary clauses.

Many people sign contracts without understanding why, and thus are tricked by the devil.

The village keeper wanted to conduct further research, but simply didn't have the necessary resources.

Given the current situation, until he immediately identifies a clear problem, signing the contract is his only option.

As the village guardian drips his blood onto the contract's designated spot for the second party, the contract is officially established.

It was at this time that Nems received some feedback.

As Nemus used the Oath Rope to subdue the whale-woman Lya, he took her to the basement of his house and set up a protective barrier at the entrance to the basement using the Oath Rope.

Only when the contract is signed can the preliminary conditions be considered officially completed.

The precepts have been updated.

[Identity 1 Main Ring: Keeping the Oath]

[Discipline Feedback: New - (Alteration): The material of the artifact has altered, acquiring some characteristics of life.]

[Identity 2 Main Lawyer: Forgiveness]

[Discipline Feedback: New additions—(Village Guardian): Containment and Control—possesses extremely high adaptability to abnormal forces entering the body; (Whale Woman Leah): Picavener—can consume abnormal foods to acquire certain traits.]

Although the purpose of signing the contract was to better exploit the village guards, Nemus did indeed use this method to forgive the village guards and Lia.

“I see…” Nemus sensed the newly acquired information about the precepts, and thus gained a general understanding of the whole matter concerning the village guardians.

Feedback on discipline is not entirely arbitrary; it is all based on the individuals involved.

Based on the information provided by the village keeper, he was able to deduce the whole story.

The village guards took the opportunity to steal a piece of whale skin ore.

The villager took the ore back to his home.

Based on Leah's feedback about the pica, it's highly likely that Leah ate that piece of whale skin mineral, and it was because of this behavior that she contracted whale-like disease.

That's why, when Op held her accountable later, Lydia entered a state of suspended animation and didn't actually die.

“This ability is still somewhat useful…” Nemus stood at the basement door, stretched out his hand, and a faint black aura emanated from it.

This is the trace that Nemus left on his body when he used his true power.

Because of his ability to contain and control, Nemus was able to remove that wisp of energy relatively easily.

At this moment, the village keeper took one last look at the basement and then turned and left.

Downs was also asked by Nemes to go into hiding, which is why he used the power of the demon, and his body was covered with demonic marks.

If we run into the old pastor again, it won't be so easy to get away.

Of course, this is not absolute. Nemus does have a way to deal with the situation where the demonic aura is too obvious, but it will take some time to study.

After that, only Poole remained in Nemes's house.

"I beg you, my lord, to grant me power!" Poole knelt and looked up at Nemus, making his request.

In this ambush, Poole's two arrow attacks were perfectly timed.

But... it's too weak!

He had no chance to officially participate in the battle; he could only use archery to find weaknesses in the enemy and then cause some disruption.

It seemed like Leah had been blinded in one eye, but by the time Nemus took her to the basement, her eye had almost fully recovered.

While this is a unique recovery ability of patients with cetaceanosis, it also illustrates some issues.

Poole has no problem dealing with some wild beasts, but he can't really fight against the superhumans.

"Whether it's summoning a demon to possess me or some other method, I need to gain power."

"Only with power can I better assist you, sir!" Poole's eyes burned with fervor, a deep yearning for power.

“I had already made arrangements for this,” Nems said with a smile, satisfied with Poole’s attitude.