"I suggest nothing," Azazel corrected gently. "I merely request that you observe what unfolds before terminating the test prematurely. If I'm mistaken, and the boy has truly lost himself beyond recovery, then I will personally end his existence before he becomes a threat to anyone." The demon's voice took on absolute conviction. "The Equal Life Contract ensures that his death means my own. I am quite literally betting my continued existence on what happens next."
Yan Shou studied the demon for a long moment. An entity of Azazel's caliber—one of the legendary Seven Deadly Sins—didn't make such wagers lightly. If he was willing to risk permanent death...
"What makes Lord Azazel believe this boy is different from all the others who failed?" the guardian asked quietly, his tone shifting from challenge to genuine curiosity.
