Chapter 26: Negotiation

"Your expression, have you seen lord Wolbach before?"

"Nononono…I've never seen it before."

The trembling Yunyun, under Megumin's twisted stare, which was unknown whether to ask for something or a threat, finally gave an ideal answer.

"Is that so…"

Maybe because their previous interaction was quite good so Host did not doubt her. It just frustratedly said: "How unfortunate, I still thought that you might have seen it, as both of you also came out of the crimson demon village."

Seeing that Host had believed it, Megumin was also relieved.

Then Megumin suddenly felt her head lighten, the mage hat she had always worn was suddenly taken away by Sato Hikaru.

And then the black cat named Chomusuke, which was always sleeping silently on her head was pinched behind its neck by Sato Hikaru and brought in front of Host: "Does the black cat you are talking about look like this?"

"Hm? Yes, right, it looks just…hm? Lord Wolbach!!!"

Nodding halfway, Host suddenly reacted and excitedly reached out its hands, wanting to take Chomusuke from Sato Hikaru's hands.

However, Sato Hikaru who had been very cooperative before suddenly pulled back Chomusuke and dodged Host's claws.

"Human! What do you mean by this?"

Seeing Sato Hikaru's action, Host's aura changed.

That jade-like muscles squirmed and its wings slightly spread open. Its image changed from a demon who was easy to talk to into a demon who was ready to explode at any time.

"Don't be so anxious, although I have no idea why you are looking for Wolbach's clone, and what you are going to do after finding it, but there is something that I need to tell you."

Sato Hikaru shook Chomusuke in his hand, causing it to whine in dissatisfaction, and said with a smile.

"This little guy is now named Chomusuke, and it is Megumin's familiar. Isn't it bad that you just want to take him away without saying anything?"

Hearing Sato Hikaru's words, Host solemnly looked at Megumin: "Although it's a clone that had lost its power, but to be able to sign a familiar contract with lord Wolbach…"

"That's why."

Putting Chomusuke back on top of Megumin's head, Sato Hikaru spread his hands and said: "If you want to take it away, you would need to obtain Megumin's consent."

"I see…to be honest, I also did not want to confront the crimson demon clan right now."

After hearing this, Host did not immediately rob her, instead just looked at Megumin: "So, crimson demon clan young lady, what do you want from me before you are willing to hand over lord Wolbach to me?"

"Strength, magic, knowledge, wealth? As a high-level demon, my treasury can be considered not bad."

Sato Hikaru gave a reminder at the right moment: "This trade, whether you do it, how you do it, everything depends on what you want."

After speaking, Sato Hikaru stepped aside, then unsheathed the blade on his waist and started to wipe it.

The meaning is very clear.

If Megumin really did not want to hand over Chomusuke, and did not want to trade this black cat for glory, then this cat would be protected by Sato Hikaru.

With the background of the destroyed forest, Sato Hikaru's words gave Megumin a sufficient sense of security.

"Mr. Sato, is this alright?"

"Hm?"

At this time, Yunyun cautiously approached Sato Hikaru and asked in a low voice: "That is a demon, can it be trusted?"

"Regarding this, there is no need to worry, as long as the contract was agreed upon, demons are much more reliable than humans."

"That's right, demons will not break a contract."

Although Yunyun had lowered her voice, at this distance, Host could still hear the content of their conversation.

"Since you cannot make a choice, why don't you try my proposal, as long as you hand over lord Wolbach to me, then I will leave immediately."

"Ahem, are you trying to threaten us?"

Raising his eyebrows, Sato Hikaru interestedly asked: "Then if we reject the trade, what will you do?"

"Then there is no other choice."

As he spoke, Host flapped its wings lightly, the strong wind pressure made both Megumin and Yunyun stand unsteadily.

Only Sato Hikaru still stood there stably, looking at the demon who had already flown up and looked down at the three of them.

"Although I do not want to take action against the crimson demon clan because of that little devil, but little brother, you are not a member of the crimson demon clan, right? Furthermore…"

Raising his fingers towards Axel that could be seen in the distance, Host tilted its head: "Axel is a novice town, right?"

"As expected of a demon."

Sato Hikaru could not help but sighed as he heard this: "Not only do you aimed at me; you even threatened the innocent people in Axel as well. What a despicable thing to do."

"If possible, I also did not want it to escalate to that, furthermore, it is also just a trade proposal from me."

Against Sato Hikaru's comment, Host did not pay attention to it. He simply explained then looked at Megumin again.

"Young lady, if you have any trade proposal, you can also put it out. Considering that you are a member of the crimson demon clan and also had looked after lord Wolbach for a while, I will agree to them as long as it is not too excessive."