As expected of a workhorse who has inspired countless fan works.
Alex observed intently, giving his assessment.
Vermouth was still kneeling on the ground, her hands clasped in front of her, her two exaggerated features slightly distorted from being squeezed.
"Master, what should we do next?"
She's already changed her address. She's really quick to catch on.
"Just leave the rest to me."
Alex smiled, satisfied, and extended his hand.
Seeing this,
Vermouth quickly straightened her back, pushing her body upwards with effort.
If she wasn't kneeling,
She would have already been charging forward.
Akemi: "..."
Shiho: "..."
The two sisters' gazes all sharpened.
This woman is truly shameless.
Akemi reminded, "Shiho, it seems you need to be careful from now on. This woman is not to be underestimated."
"I know."
Shiho nodded.
This witch is too skilled.
She hasn't even become a Retainer of the Master, and she's already vying for favor so much.
For some reason,
A sense of crisis arose within her.
"How about... big sister, you help me?"
As soon as this sentence left her mouth, Shiho's face flushed.
Oh god, what was she even saying?
"Huh?"
Akemi was stunned, a little bewildered.
Had her own sister evolved so quickly?
Was she completely unbound by human morality?
Alex looked at this scene and said faintly, "A little lower, there isn't enough space for me to leave an imprint."
"Ye-yes, I understand."
Vermouth responded weakly, realizing she seemed to have misunderstood.
But,
What exactly was the ritual for reincarnating as a demon like?
"Is this okay?"
Vermouth's arms shifted slightly downwards.
"That's fine."
Alex nodded, dripping blood onto Vermouth's skin.
Buzz!
Light appeared.
Countless mysterious characters flashed across her skin.
Thump! Thump-thump!
Vermouth's pupils contracted, the sound of her heart beating deafening.
Inside her body, changes were occurring.
It felt like something was surging.
Is this... the so-called magic power?
At the same time,
Lines of data appeared.
[Vermouth]
[Race: Demon]
[Master: Alex Lucifergus]
[Level: LV9]
[skill: Demon Mask]
[Demon Mask: Can freely change appearance, voice, and even aura, perfectly replicating others.]
...Looking at the text information, Alex was thoughtful.
Aside from Grayfia,
The other three who reincarnated as demons were all LV9.
It seems this was also a benefit provided by his Demon Contract.
Even ordinary people,
As long as they reincarnated as a demon, they would reach the limit of a Lower-rank Demon.
Putting this conjecture aside, Alex looked down.
"Demon Mask..."
Is it a shapeshifting skill?
Alex's eyes flickered.
This skill actually suits Vermouth very well.
Furthermore,
The description of 'perfect replication' was very intriguing.
Such vague descriptions,
Generally speaking, are not simple.
Then!
Alex looked at his own panel.
Alright.
There was still no major change, only the skill list had an additional Demon Mask.
Taking out a pen and paper, Alex wrote down Vermouth's attribute information and handed it to her.
"What is this?"
Vermouth blinked, slightly puzzled.
"The abilities of my Retainer."
Alex explained simply.
"I see."
Vermouth nodded in realization, her expression becoming excited.
The door to a new world had finally opened for her.
Without hesitation, Vermouth began to look down and read.
Alex Lucifergus.
So this was her Master's full name.
She murmured it a few times in her heart, committing it completely to memory.
She knew her place very well.
As a Retainer,
She had to start with the small things.
Then he continued to look further down.
LV9?
Why does it feel like an online game?
After a brief complaint, she saw her skill.
"It seems there's no difference from my disguise technique, right?"
She muttered softly, then prepared to try it out.
After understanding the skill,
Activating it was almost instinctive.
Buzz!
In an instant, a series of figures flashed through her mind.
She could replicate anyone she had some understanding of.
The more information she knew, the more perfect the transformation would be.
Finally,
She looked at Shiho.
The next moment,
A flash of light passed over Vermouth's body.
In just an instant,
Another [Shiho ] appeared.
She raised her hand to measure her chest, smiling with satisfaction: "Not bad, but still not as good as me."
Shiho: "..."
This woman, she feels like she could kill her.
Shiho gritted her teeth, subconsciously looking down.
Darn it.
It seems... probably... she really is a little bit lacking.
Alex surveyed the [Shiho ], nodding secretly.
Good.
It was absolutely flawless.
Even the aura was completely identical.
However.
"Is that all?"
Alex said, "Vermouth, sense your current state again."
"See if there are any other powers."
"Yes, Master."
Shiho nodded, her eyes gently closing.
Instantly, a memory surfaced.
She raised her delicate hand and began to channel magic.
Buzz!
Light flickered, and a light blue Magic Circle spread from her palm.
"This is… Wind Blade magic?"
Shiho's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief.
Seeing this,
Alex's face showed a look of understanding.
Indeed.
This was the true terror of the Demon Mask skill.
Not only could it disguise and imitate, but it could even replicate the opponent's moves.
"Use it, let me see its power."
"Yes, Master."
Vermouth nodded and began to cast the magic.
Crack!
Alex directly slapped the Wind Blade, shattering it.
"It seems… the power is weaker than when I use it."
Shiho breathed a sigh of relief.
"That is indeed the case."
Alex mused, "But this should be related to Vermouth's own strength."
Shiho is, after all, an Intermediate Demon, much stronger than Vermouth.
But this also meant that…
As long as Vermouth's strength increased,
Wouldn't it be possible for her to surpass the original?
"Oh, right, Vermouth, try to transform into me."
Hearing Alex's command, Vermouth immediately used her ability.
However,
There was no change whatsoever.
Vermouth was a bit confused.
Her ability clearly wasn't an issue, or was Master special?
Seeing this,
Alex secretly nodded.
Indeed, how could power bestowed by him be effective against himself?
On the other side,
Vermouth retracted her ability, but her beautiful eyes darted around.
Now… she had finally become Master's Retainer as she wished.
However,
It seemed she was in the lowest position.
Her opponents were two sisters, with a BUFF bonus.
In that case, she could only take the initiative.
Thinking this, Vermouth directly jumped next to Alex, firmly hugging his arm.
Alex immediately felt himself sinking into a sea of waves.
Vermouth's eyes were like silken threads as she said, "Master, I was truly disrespectful before."
"Vermouth feels uneasy, please bestow punishment upon me."
Hmph hmph, so what if they're sisters?
She had the Demon Mask, she could transform into anyone.
Alex raised an eyebrow, looking at Vermouth with a playful expression.
Such a direct approach?
But he liked it.
Alex scooped up Vermouth and threw her onto the sofa.
Shiho: "…"
Akemi: "…"