"I am sorry, but I don't have any healing powers. I can only give you magic power," Inuth, in a trench coat, said.
"Then, the deal is off. It is better to stay safe anyway. Who cares about becoming the strongest?"
This little shit... He even believed he could be a hero before. Inuth was angry. He needed Colt to accept his offer.
Of course, one soul didn't matter much, but still, it was hard to find them. 18 years wasn't too much for a demon. No, it was like one year for humans.
But, still, it was time spent. He had marked this soul 18 years ago and wanted to take it now. Also, now that people had powers on Earth, it was harder to deceive people with powers.
He used to be a crossroads demon, deceiving people easily. But people with power didn't want what he could offer since he couldn't offer soul power to anyone.
Only those with marks in their souls could receive the power he could give. So, he didn't want to miss this opportunity.
"Sigh... If you say so, I will leave. But don't forget that this is a one-time offer. You won't have power your whole life if you reject my offer now."
Of course, he was going for the intimidating approach. Since Colt didn't have any power, Inuth was sure that Colt would waver.
But...
"I see. Okay, then. I feel better, actually. I was a bit disappointed since I didn't get any power. But now that I think about it, isn't this better? I don't have to die fighting in the front!"
Unlike what he thought, he only made Colt feel better.
This little...
Inuth was older than 1000 years old. He had been deceiving people as well as demons for a long, long time.
But there weren't many that could get him to this state.
"I am happy that you feel that way. But I hope you will feel the same when the Earth ends."
Colt was about to leave when he heard this and stopped. He was smiling in secret. He had been dreaming of having some fun by ruining this demon's plans.
Of course, he wouldn't exaggerate it too much.
"Huh? What do you mean when the Earth ends?"
"Ah, didn't you know? Well, it is normal; this hasn't been made public yet. Why do you think the monsters are here? The Earth's time is almost over. Soon, a few realms will merge. But I am sure you and your family will be safe since you are not at the frontlines."
Then, Inuth also got ready to leave.
"W-wait!" Colt called him.
"Huh? I don't think we have anything to discuss. I should leave now."
"Wait, don't leave. Uhm..."
"Sigh... What is it?" Inuth asked. This time, he was acting like Colt was a door-to-door salesman.
"Well.. I can't have a magic power. I really can't. Isn't there a way for you to give me some kind of healing power? It doesn't have to be a strong one."
"What are you even going to do with it? When the time comes, the magic power will be stronger."
"I know that! But I was never a fighter. I will find people and create a group so that they can defend me while I heal them." Colt was about to cry. But he wasn't that good as an actor.
So, if this went on, he couldn't cry.
In the meantime, Inuth was proud of his acting, thinking that he had won.
But the healing power was an issue. It wasn't that there was no way. But his own power was magic. He would need to use another demon's power. And he would also need to give some benefits to them.
He didn't like it, but Inuth knew Colt's kind. He was shaking with fright, but still didn't accept the magic power. He was real trash.
It is better than nothing, Inuth decided at the very end. If he didn't accept at least this much, he wouldn't be able to receive anything from Colt.
Just you wait! I will work you to the bone when the time comes!
He would come under him anyway. He just needed to wait ten years. And then, Colt would belong to him.
"Alright, alright. I will give you the healing power you need. Just wait here."
The moment he said that, Colt's eyes opened wide. Then he hugged Inuth's trench coat. Unfortunately, he couldn't cry, so he couldn't wipe his snot with it. But Inuth thought he did, leaving the scene at once.
In half an hour, he was back with a new trench coat. The anger was visible on his face, but Colt acted like he didn't realize it.
"Let's talk about the contract now," Inuth said and took out the same contract again.
But Colt took it from Inuth's hands and said, "Where do I sign?"
"Huh? Won't you read it?"
"There is no need, sir! You are a good man! You accepted my selfish request. Thank you so much!"
He made a move to hug the trench coat again, but it didn't work this time since Inuth jumped back. If this trench coat was also dirtied, he didn't have another one. But he was happy still.
"Are you sure? Don't you try to take it back later? When this contract is signed, you can't take it back no matter what."
"No problem at all! I will give you anything you want as long as I can get that power!"
Hahahahaha, I won! This was the only thing Inuth and Colt were thinking at the same time. But, unfortunately, only one of them had really won.