Attack!

Cassandra screamed and immediately began dressing herself again, her prior lethargy complete evaporated. “The cunt’s fucking here!”

Ojou-sama didn’t bother to respond Cassandra. She was instead focused on the intercom. “Intercept her. Move as planned.”

“Intercept?”, Cassandra shouted. “These guys will get fucking slaughtered! Send your devil out!”

I agreed with that sentiment and stood up. “You have one, right? Call her. I can provide support.”

Despite the urgency of the situation, Ojou-sama was completely calm. “Asmodeus...come.”

Just like that, Ojou-samas guardian devil descended upon us. This was the first time I actually saw her up close. She was certainly impressive.

“You heard?”, Ojou-sama asked casually.

The devil of lust, evidently not perturbed in the slightest, nodded with a smile. “Certainly, although you are aware that you can not order me to fight against a Dark Lord. Not without a contract.”

“Oh you got to be shitting me!”, Cassandra cursed, her pants and shoes were back on and it didn’t look she was inclined to bother with anything else. “The fuck good is a devil then!”

Shit. If it comes to this I have to…

“Would my soul suffice, Asmodeus?”

We both stared dumbfounded at Ojou-sama.

“Oh my”, the devil smiled at her master. “I could certainly do...things If I had your soul.”

“Excellent”, Ojou-sama nodded. “Set up a contract at once.”

“Have you gone fucking insane, Ojou?”, Cassandra shouted. “You can’t give up your fucking soul!”

“As a matter of fact, I can.” Ojou calmly countered. “Asmodeus will take point, everyone else will aid her in eliminating Minerva.”

“NO!”, Cassandra screamed, now desperation seeping into her voice. “I’m not letting that happen! No!”

“Take care of Cassandra for me, Feena. The contract Asmodeus.”

That was enough. Cassandra tried to lunge at Ojou, but all she managed was slam her head against a barrier that encapsulated the entire desk.

“Hey is that alright with you?”, I addressed Feena who remained astoundingly silent during all of this.

“If it is Ojou’s wish I have no right to interfere”, the treasure hunter calmly responded.

Cassandra was completely beyond herself, shouting and pleading as she banged at the barrier. Meanwhile, Ojou-sama calmly moved her pen over the contract and hovered it there for a bit.

Then, she set the pen back down again, pushed a button on the intercom which abruptly tuned the shouts and screams out. “On second thought, I decline after all. That will be all for now, Asmodeus.”

The devil smiled somewhat mischievously. “You can be such a tease.” And just like that disappeared in her void as the barrier around Ojou-sama’s desk vanished again

Cassandra, who was still pounding against it suddenly found herself slam against said desk. She was breathing heavily, her mind must be in complete panic. I was a bit calmer but no less confused.

“What are we doing about the attack?”, I asked.

“Well…”,Perhaps I should have realized it by the way Feena just calmly stood there the entire time. “There was none”, the treasure hunter casually confirmed.

...

“What?”

“I needed confirmation.” The crime boss lit herself a fresh cigar. “Regarding Cass loyalties.”

“Y-You faked an attack for this?”

“It proved to be quite enlightening”, Ojou-sama smiled towards Cassandra. “I am afraid I was not entirely truthful with you. Preparations are already underway for me to depart this city. This ruse was to determine if Cass will accompany me. I would offer you a place, of course, but knowing your policy towards abandoning your associates…”

I took a glance towards Cassandra. She still seemed to be in too much shock to comprehend anything.

Then, I focused my attention back on Ojou-sama. “Are you serious?”

Instead of answering Ojou-sama puffed her cigar. “Now then, Mr. Beta. I must ask you to hand over Cass once more.”

“No”, I growled. “That isn’t happening.”

“This again? Spare us the tedious theatrics, Mr. Beta. I have long since grown bored of them.”

I made a move towards her but before I could get far, Feena blocked me. “Easy there. Don’t do anything rash.”

“Were you part of this too?”, I glared at the treasure hunter.

“What would you do if I said yes?”

“Punch you.”

Feena smiled at me. “I was the one who suggested it.”

I punched her.

“You insane bitch!”, I roared. “How much longer do you plan on toying with Cassandra?”

Of course I immediately had numerous guns trained on me but Feena raised her hand, holding them at bay. “Now, now, let’s just all calm down...”

“You are all insane!” I shouted. “Can’t you see how much you are hurting her? Stop this already! This is…!”

“Asmodeus.”

I could evade the first strike. Not the second. The lightning hit me directly and send me flying through the room until I crashed in the wall and collapsed.

“I fear our previous meetings have given you the wrong impression about me.” As my entire body was paralyzed, Ojou-sama slowly walked towards me. Cassandra was shouting something but it was so shrill I couldn’t even make it out. “For Cass’s sake I overlooked your previous transgressions but if you think I let you lay a hand on my sister...”

She procured a small handgun, knelt down in front of me and proceeded to shove it into my throat. “Now then cocksucker, any last words?”

Cassandra was shouting again. My head was ringing so bad that I couldn’t concentrate on it but it caused Ojou-sama to pause.

“That is true”, Ojou-sama admitted as she removed the gun causing me to gag. She then lowered her gun towards my crotch. “This must suffice then.”

“Aww, such a waste”, Asmodeus had hovered towards us and giggled. “Isn’t it usually the hand that strikes you?”

“I suppose that would be more appropriate”, Ojou-sama mused, pondering just how exactly to maim me.

But before she could make a decision, the last of the three flowers, Feena cleared her throat. The crimeboss let out a sigh. “You too?”

“I appreciate the gesture but...” Feena rubbed her cheek and gave me a sympathetic smile. “He was holding back.”

“That is of no consequence”, Ojou-sama responded.

“Keep in mind that he still has to fight in the tournament.”

“I take the hit.”

“What about Cass’s feelings then?”, Feena finally asked as she stared over to Cassandra who was currently restrained by a bunch of guards. “If you were to hurt her beloved Daddy, it would break our poor Cass’s heart.”

“Oh, fuck off!”

“I do agree with this”, Asmodeus said with a wink. “Perhaps I could offer a bit more of a...situational appropriate punishment?”

“That does sound nice”, Feena giggled. “We can leave his punishment to Asmodeus.”

Ojou-sama seemed to weigh her options for a bit longer, pushing her gun uncomfortably close to my crotch. “This is your last warning. There will not be a next time. Do you understand?”

I was still too paralyzed to do much but nod.

Finally, she relented. “He’s all yours, Asmodeus.”

“And while Mr. Beta is serving his punishment.” Feena smiled coyly. “Why don’t the three of us have a drink. For old times sake?”