CHAPTER 439: TOOL CONSTRUCTION (1/2)

In that case, I had to find other ways of boosting my combat strength. Clearly, Ferti’nier had something in mind on this front.

“Your big sis is planning to create a summoning tool that you only need to infuse your mana into and you can summon a helper to your side. Little brother, all you have to do then is announce yourself as a summoner mage. If it’s just this extent of mana usage, you won’t expose your true nature.”

I have to admit, she really thought this through this time; even such minor details were considered. Having such a big sis looking out for my back is truly a blessing… like heck it is! I’ll be more than happy if this she-devil doesn’t end up causing more trouble for me!

“Ohohoho, is our little brother scolding her big sis again?”

‘Nope, not at all! Why would I ever do that? If only there was some way I could express my adoration further, but thank god… I mean, alas…’

“Hmph, don’t think that just because you didn’t intend to say it, your big sis can’t hear it. We both share this body so our thoughts are linked as well.”

‘Oops… big sis… I mean momma… Can I call you momma? I’m in the wrong here… please be merciful… your son will forever be grateful…’

Now that we had finished our daily banter, the Devil King inside me made her somewhat displeased question known. “So how long do you plan on hugging her for?”

‘Hmm?’

“Your big sis is talking about that little girl in your arms. Isn’t it about time you let go now?”

“…”

‘My bad, it felt so right that I almost forgot I had her in my arms.’ I had to admit, a soft Elven girl like her was really nice to hug. She was light, and she even gave off a faint scent that just sets off all the right signals – there really was no better pleasure than hugging a girl like her. But now wasn’t the time for this. I had bigger fish to fry so I would have to have her draw the short end of the stick for now… Don’t worry, your master will be back to hug you as soon as he’s done.

I tossed a look at Paliseth who was still standing besides me, then lightly tapped on Jezsere’s head with my chin. Paliseth immediately understood what I meant and began walking towards us, a smile never once leaving her lips.

It was at that point that Jezsere finally woke up, despite having been asleep in my arms while I was gallivanting through the entire ingredients section. Perhaps it was the sudden movements around her that had set her off, but the instant Paliseth tried to receive her from my arms, she seemed to react.

“Mmm? Master?”

“Hey there, you’re awake, I see.”

“Master…” She blushed furiously. Even though she had just awoken, she quickly realised what kind of embarrassing situation she was in right now. She recoiled her neck back into her shoulders, her pointy long ears practically the color of a tomato at this point. If television was anything to go by, she would have probably been emitting steam from her ears right now. “Mas… Master… please put me down…”

“Of course.” I gently lowered her down onto the ground, but the moment I did so, I saw her slender legs start to cave in slightly. I quickly caught her arms. “Be careful.”

“It’s…it’s fine…” Jezsere quickly wiggled her way out of my embrace. This timid girl had always been quite close to me, but it was also a fact that being too intimate left her more than embarrassed. Even so, it was this sort of shyness that made me like her that much more… and want to bully her as well…

Now that our resident timid girl was settled, Ferti’nier addressed in a stern voice. “I need you to empty your mind now and hand over control of your body to me.”

‘Hand over control to you?’

“That’s right, I need control of your body for now. Is there a problem with that?”

‘No, but I’m warning you here, I’d better not see you pull any funny business.’

“Hmph, does your big sis seem like a person to do that?”

‘What do you mean ‘seem’? You clearly are such a Devil! In fact, you’re the only Devil King that is so bored as to torment me just for fun!’

This time, I was sure she had no way to refute my words. However, the satisfaction of this victory was short-lived. “Alright, then you can create the summoning tool yourself.”