Seven Sins System Chapter 178. A Devil Always Asks A High Price (Patreon)

Seven Sins System Chapter 178. A Devil Always Asks A High Price

Azrael’s PoV

'Seriously, what's wrong with her?!' I screamed internally when we went back from the convenience store to the academy. Her hand was still holding mine just like how we went to the diner. Her other hand was carrying her groceries bags when before, I thought she would make me her servant to carry all her bags. But I was wrong.

My thoughts were consumed by confusion and annoyance, and I felt a sense of disgust as I looked at the foolish smile on her face. It sent shivers down my spine, and I couldn't help but question what was wrong with her. Why was she so insistent on holding my hand, and why did she have that stupid smile on her face?

Furthermore, she had previously told me that she wanted to be friends with me. I had tried to discreetly gather information about the blonde-haired girl from my memory, but she had merely replied to me with teary eyes and a bitter smile, saying that she didn't know. It only confused me even more, and I couldn't help but feel frustrated with the situation.

Yes, after she clearly showed that she knew something about it, she said that she didn't! She was a goddess, yet she lied to my face like nothing! And the worst of all, even though I knew that I couldn't say anything!

SHIT! This is literary shit!

"Is there something wrong with me? You keep staring at me,” Aria said once she noticed my gaze.

'Yes! There's something wrong with your head! Why do you keep smiling stupidly at me?! Did you land on your head when your mother threw you into the mortal realm?! Or has this realm rotted your brain?! You know what?! I hate this chit-chat! I don't want to be friends with you! What I want is to torture you and make you spill everything! Including your brain!' I wanted to say that, but of course, I held it. Instead, I forced my smile and said something else. “Do you remember what I told you this morning? About our rumors?” I reminded her with a weird calm tone, trying to steer the conversation away from my annoyance.

Aria's expression turned serious as she replied, "Yes, I remember."

"Well, I think this will only make the rumors worse," I said, gesturing to my hand that she was still holding tightly. It felt as though she was trying to handcuff me to her.

"Oh, right." Immediately, she removed her hand from me in a panic especially since we almost arrived at the academy. "Sorry about that," she apologized.

"That's okay," I replied to her, trying to sound as casual as possible. "I'm more worried about you. You're a new mentor, and Theo's family thinks we're related. They even accuse you of cooperating with me to get rid of him. You better be careful."

Aria sighed, a wry smile playing on her lips. "You're right..." she said, trailing off. Aria's expression grew pensive, and I could see the wheels turning in her mind. "Actually, I was really disappointed when I found the summoning formation in his room..." she finally said, her voice soft.

My curiosity was piqued. I turned to face her, my frown deepening. "Why? You don't know him. Why should you care about him?" I asked, a guess crossing my mind. "Or was it because she summoned a demon instead of an angel?"

"Yes." She turned to me and gave me a serious look. "I don't know what he was asking for. But for sure, a devil always asks a high price for every wish, while a goddess only asks a mortal to show her/his sincerity. Only praying and fasting, yet most mortals would rather make their wishes to the devil than us goddess.” Her voice sounded like a complaint.

I didn't answer and kept my poker face. At the same time, I held back my laughter desperately since I knew the answer very well. 'This is so funny. Is she dumb? It doesn't take a genius or a mortal's expert to answer it yet she doesn't know it?’ I laughed internally like crazy.

Well, maybe the goddesses were mostly ignorant of this since they didn't know how rotten mortals could be.

Despite my inner laughter, I managed to keep a straight face and calmly replied to her, "I don't know either." I didn't want to let on how much I was amused by her innocence and naivety. It was quite endearing, in a way.

Again, she took a deep breath. "That irritated me," she complained, a hint of frustration in her voice.

I nodded repeatedly. “Yeah. It also irritated me.” My voice was full of fake empathy.

Then a short pause followed.

"Allen?" She called me and I turned to her.

And answered her with a hum. "Hmm?"

She replied to me with a serious look. “Promise me. Never summon a devil. Whatever the reason, “she said in an emphatic tone.

I bit my lower lip, trying my best to hold back my laughter at her request. 'Why does a devil need another devil to grant his wish?' "Okay," I replied simply. It was getting harder for me to act in front of her.

Luckily, we were almost at the academy gate. I stopped in my tracks and cleared my throat.

She turned to me. "Yes?"

"I think you should go back first," I said, trying to keep my voice steady.

She furrowed her brows, her eyes narrowing in disapproval. "Why?" she asked in objection.

"You know---," I replied. "The rumors, they've been spreading like wildfire, and I don't want you to get caught up in it."

She nodded, realization dawning on her face. "Oh, I see." She sighed, her shoulders dropping as she looked down at her feet. "All right, if you say so. I'll see you later," she said, turning to walk away.

As I watched her walk away in silence, a thought swirled in my head. ‘How long can I hide my identity from her?’ For sure, I was more curious about her expression when she found this out.