The private military camp of the Fifth Prince of Apristos.

　A former general and a female elf with an eye patch were in a tent prepared for those in the upper echelons of the army in the center there.

'I was surprised that that race of people had this much power. But that's my power now.

That's right. If we can use that guy well, it won't be hard for the general to rule the world.

Oh. Thanks to you for suggesting revenge. I also thank you for facilitating the negotiations with Apristos.

Hmmm, no problem. All I wanted to do was to help you.

　Saying that, the eye-patched female elf put her hand around the former general's neck and kissed him.

''──?''

　The former general was surprised by the female elf's sudden action.
　And then he noticed.

"Oh, who the hell are you!

　She was not the female elf that the former chief knew.

"Oh, you noticed?　I was hoping to have a little more fun.

　The mood of the female elf has changed.
　Then, she removed the eye patch from her right eye.

　Her right eye, which she should have lost when she was attacked by a demon a long time ago, was glowing red.

''Where did you put that thing?

'She is here, isn't she? This body is unmistakably hers.

What do you mean by that?

It's just that I'm the one who granted her a wish. It was a sincere wish to help you with your problems, to help you with your problems.

　The female elf was saved from death by a former general long ago.
　To repay that debt, she tried desperately to repay him.

　However, there was a status barrier that could not be overcome by hard work alone. Still, she didn't give up on her feelings for the former general.

　As a result, she opened a forbidden door that must not be opened.

'I am Amon. I am the devil who heeded her wishes.''

　The female elf had summoned a demon.
　And they weren't just demons.

　These demons were called the great demons under the direct control of the evil gods.

　She had called out Amon, the seventh in that hierarchy.

''If you hadn't called me out, she wouldn't have been able to become the Deputy Commander of the National Army. She would have been happy to spend time with you, even if it was only for a while.

...is that guy gone?

　The former general understood.

　The female elf who adored him had sold her soul to a demon in order to gain power, he said.

''Yes, my time is up. By contract, I will allow you to have the pleasure of this body for the next hundred years.''

　By the time I invited the former chief to take revenge, the female elf had already lost her body to Amon.

''Call me Amon. I have a favor to ask of you.

What is it?

Use my body. I need to give it a rest.

　Amon rolls his eyes at the former general's suggestion.

'Are you sure?　My transfer into your body won't bring her back to life.

"I sold my soul to you (the devil), didn't I?　We already know there's nothing we can do about it.

　When you make a contract with the devil and borrow his power, you have to pay the price.

　And you can borrow the devil's power the most when you pay the price for your soul.

　When the contract is fulfilled, the soul is taken away by the devil to the underworld.

　The souls that are taken to the underworld will continue to suffer endlessly there.

　So I wanted to at least let my body rest in peace.

''It's really good, isn't it?''

"Oh, I'll make a deal with Demon Amon. Release my body now. The price is my soul and my body.

Let's make that wish come true.

　With a huff, the female elf's strength slipped from her body and she felt like she was about to collapse. The former general took it gently.

''I'm sorry. Get some rest.''

Well, then, we'll take the soul and body as we agreed. By the way, before we take your soul, I'd like to ask you something.

　A demon Amon, with a neutral face that could not be described as male or female, and two horns on the side of his head, asks the former general.

'What?'

How did you know it wasn't her?　Was my kissing bad?

I never laid a hand on this guy. I thought of this guy like a daughter.

　Even the former general, who liked to play with women, only really cared for this female elf. It was as a subordinate and as a daughter.

''Oh, I beg your pardon for that.

Enough. Just bury him carefully.

Yes, sir. Now.

　With those last words, the former general's soul was taken by Amon. And Amon enters his body.

"Hm, this body is quite well trained. With this one, it looks like it won't break immediately even if I give it my all.

　After checking the body for a moment, Amon picked up the wreckage of the female elf lying on the floor.

'Now, let's make good on our agreement, shall we?

　As they left the tent, Amon disappeared into the darkness.