Chapter 360: Be Careful What You Wish For
Seven Sins System Chapter 360. Be Careful What You Wish For
The day wrapped up with yet another round of bickering with Puriel. This time, it was over her refusal to hand over the crystal tears she owed me as payment.
Her excuse?
Apparently, I hadn't handled the last mortal woman "properly."
What did she even expect? I'm the devil, not some fairytale matchmaker. Did she really think I'd set the woman up with a charming demon husband and let them skip off to my realm for a happily-ever-after? Yeah, right.
The argument dragged on for what felt like forever. Puriel's high-and-mighty ideals clashed with my devilish instincts in an exhausting tug of war. After half an hour of back-and-forth, she finally gave in and handed over the crystal tears. But, of course, she'd prepared them ahead of time, denying me the satisfaction of seeing her cry in person.
I had hoped for a show—maybe a tear rolling down her cheek or a crack in her pristine goddess façade. Instead, I got a pre-packaged offering, like a cheap takeout version of what I really wanted. It was efficient, sure, but also completely anticlimactic. It's like she went out of her way to make sure I couldn't enjoy even a sliver of victory. Typical Puriel.
The next few days passed in their usual chaotic rhythm. By night, I prowled the shadows, hunting and reveling in my devilish escapades. By day, I played the part of Dr. Allen, the combat doctor. Balancing these two lives wasn't easy, but hey, I made it work.
Between all that, I occasionally entertained mortal summons. These humans always wanted something—usually money, power, or, on rare occasions, revenge. They were predictable but still amusing.