A Deserved Reward

“We should have given it to you right away... but you were unconscious all this time, so we’re only handing it over now.”

“Normally, we’d distribute it based on each person’s contributions... but this time, it’s clear to everyone that Mr. Yor put in the most effort. Thank you once again.”

The Public Official said so and bowed deeply in front of Mr. Yor. Though he was handing it over willingly, Yor, in fact, was prepared to take it by force even if he had no intention of giving it to him.

To him, the object before his eyes was incredibly precious. How long had he yearned for the day his berserk state would disappear? Each month, the pain of the berserk state was truly awful... but what was even more despair-inducing was the fact that he might have to endure it for life.

Years ago, when he was holed up alone in the Cave, groaning, that fact would weigh on his back like a thousand pounds. Back then, he naturally thought this berserk state was an incurable disease.

But now, the miracle cure for that disease was right before his eyes. Therefore, Yor swallowed hard, reaching out his hand slowly.

*...Hmm.*

Meanwhile, the Public Official across from Mr. Yor groaned inwardly. She also knew that when a Manifestor absorbed the Demon that was their true lineage, they would become significantly stronger.

She had already seen and heard about it firsthand when she met a woman named Nikki.

But to absorb a part of Asmodeus, who had caused them so much trouble... it also felt a little frightening, while curious...