Chapter 181: Contracts
Dia: "Now that this Naberius family is finished and Tearju is recovering from her captivity, I think it's time to take care of your case."
My gaze rested on the two Nekoshou sisters.
Kuroka: "What are you going to do with us?"
Dia: "Nothing bad. I could just let you live your life, but the problem is that you have no home or money. Besides, some devil families who were friendly with the Naberius are more likely to target you because you're one of the causes of their family's downfall."
Kuroka: "But I did nothing except defend my sister."
Dia: "You can be angry with them, but they don't see it that way. You decimated almost the entire family, and as a result, your power is seen as dangerous in their eyes. If they can't control you by legal means, they'll try to kill you or attack your sister."
Fortunately, his little sister did not hear and was asleep by force so that she wouldn't have to face the cruel truth of the world.
Interestingly, her hair is so nice to stroke, and if she's awake, she almost purrs.
Dia: "This is why I'm making you this offer. It's up to you to decide whether to accept or refuse. Since I know you may be skeptical about such an offer, know that the contract will be a cursed contract, so I won't be able to break my oath."
A piece of parchment appeared, preparing to record my statement.
Dia: "The proposal is very simple: you become a member of my peerage, and your sister becomes a member of my sister's peerage. In return, we will provide you with shelter, food, training to help you grow stronger, and protection against future threats. Of course, if my sister doesn't treat Shirone well, I will remove her from the peerage, and she will be free — although she can still decide to join another peerage, where I'm sure her talent will be recognized and will not be mistreated."
I had much more confidence in So-tan to lead a proper peerage than Riri.