*fsssh*

After the announcement, Rein has immediately arrived to James' location after knowing the result the training from Yuuji

No, maybe it's more accurate for him to say it as,

The fruit has ripened.

"Hey, Rein long time no see." (James)

A cheerful and light voice. James only interact with Rein same as usual.

".…." (Rein)

"It feels weird since the beginning of training, we never talked to each other."

".…."

"At least I know that you are watching me. Well, it's kind of lonely though."

".…."

"So, are going to do it? If it--"

"Shut up."

For the first time, after arriving in front of James, what James faced is neither his leisure face nor the gentle voice.

It was cold and indifferent feeling, just like ice.

If the Rein who summoned James is the warm spring, then the current one is just pure winter with no warmth at all.

"Umm.. Rein is there something wrong? You look diffe-" (James)

"Different?" (Rein)

"Y-yeah, it's not like--"

"Hah, maybe it's because that useless eyes never see anything at all."

For the first time, Rein insulted and express condescension toward his inheritor.

As for James, he 'looks' dumbfounded for a few seconds and shocked until he can't close his mouth. However, he regain his composure and spoke toward Rein again.

"H-hey what's the matter? Why do you say such thi-" (James)

"Like I said, SHUT THAT DAMN MOUTH. Because it's unnecessary for the ritual." (Rein)

"What? What do you--"

"Begin."

From the beginning until the end, Rein didn't let James speaks his sentence until the very end. It was just like a tyrant who treat a person as trash who has no worth to speak with. In fact, maybe it's worse than that as Rein, didn't see James as human, but tools for him only.

Therefore,

He will proceed his plan without giving a damn at all.

[The keyword for the last code has been inserted.]

[Processing…]

[Accepted. The requirement and preparation for the last stage of the contract have been met.]

[Commencing the ritual...]

[Ting.]

[The ritual has started.]

After series of electronic announcement, the irregularity has happened.

At the same time, Rein' and James' body begun dissolving into blue particles. Rein's particles flow to James' original body while James' is flowing toward Rein'.

"...Ahh."(James)

"You know what idiot human, you are just a tool for my desire. Nothing else, nothing more." (Rein)

".….."

"Saving the world? Becoming my successor? Do a great adventure? Hah, are you misunderstanding something?"

".….."

"Those are just details for you to believe and be the drive for your process. Even if it will happen, it won't be in the same form you are thinking, you piece of shit."

".…."

"What, too shocked even to open your mouth? That is why you are an idiot. Let me tell you something. From the beginning until the end, YOU ARE NOTHING MORE THAN A VESSEL. Even if you are another me, your worth is even less than piece of dust."

The situation has drastically reserved.

Instead of Rein being silence, He spoke his mouth sharply nonstop to James who looks dumbfounded and quiet at the same time.

However, it is natural.

What will you feel if your best friend who treats you like a family betray you in a split second and dispose you thereafter?

Only the person experiencing it will know but, the emotional pain will be unimaginable.

"Haaahhh, it was tiring to hold the facade. I even need hold my puke toward you by smiling like an idiot to fool you. Well, at least it's worth it. Your body has become strong enough to hold my existence."(Rein)

".…Is….that so…" (James)

"kuh, KUHAHAHAHAHA!! What's with that shitty face!? Even a goblin looks better than you! Yeah, that's right! Do you understand now! You are just a resource for me to use!!! It's all too late for you to understand it!!"

".….That…means."

"Hah, what? Do you think I tell a lie? I didn't lie to you nor do I need to. All I need to change it a bit so even a peaceful idiot like you will be easily convinced."

".….Then"

"Yeah, you will defeat Satan. I didn't say a lie. To be accurate, YOUR BODY ONLY will defeat that asshole. Your soul? Go rot in hell for all I care after transferred to my body! It won't even last a second after receiving the curse without the power!! HAHAHAHAA!"

".… Was it.."

It was really tragic. No matter what form it is. At least James believed that Rein will help him so he can beat the final boss together. However,

All of it is just covered by white words to hide the black desire.

Without caring James' response, Rein is continuing the ritual with tremendous pace.

[30%…. 50%...65%...80%….]

Just for a few minutes, the process of the ritual is already nearing to end.

The process of the ritual itself is quite simple.

Switching and transferring.

Rein switch his soul with James, so he can move his body to a new one that has no curse. However, the prerequisite of this action is that both souls must be on same wavelength and appropriate vessel to hold the power.

That is why Rein summoned and train James.

As for transferring, it is a bit complicated as Rein need to transfer the power ONLY without getting mixed with the curses. After all, strong curses given by dark god can last eternally even on small amount.

That is why Rein has succeeded in separating it during the 3 months Yuuji train James.

It was all originally planned so he himself be in optimal state without side effect and caring the other soul's cruel ending.

Logical and Cold.

That is the contract made from Rein to James.

".…a..ie.." (James)

"Hmm? What, trying to save oneself? Don't even try. I can't nor even want to stop it. All you can do is cry loudly for having shitty fate."

"Was it all… a lie?"

Confirmation.

Even after all of this, James still wanted to believe Rein that he has developed some sort of kinship, so he can share the body without regret.

The original plan was to be like that if Rein keep his promise.

But,

"pft,pfhahahahaha!! Oh God, I always though you are an idiot, but to this much!! Do you only have flowers in that damn head!? At least you have the worth to make me laugh this much!" (Rein)

".….."

"Hah, I don't know what you are expecting so I will say it plainly until an idiot like you can understand. A DISPOSAL GARBAGE LIKE YOU IS FOR ME TO BE THE STEPPING STONE FOR MY GOAL. Understand?"

"...I…see"

[85%….92%….95%]

"Almost finished huh? Well, in any case I will be using that body so be grateful that useless guy like you can be useful for someone like me."

[96%….97%….98%]

"Finally….Finally I have the opportunity to butcher that son of a bitch! Just you wait asshole! I will the repay the debt without missing a cent!"

Just like a pirate, the treasure that will make him rich is just few steps away.

Nevertheless, history has always proven that the last moment is the most dangerous point in your life.

Nothing is decided until the end.

[….99%...]

"Haaah…." (James)

(….It really came down to this huh?)

[….100% reached.]

[The process of the ritual is completed without disruption.]

[The movem—Bzt..bzt…]

"…What?" (Rein)

Isn't there a wise word to describe this situation?

"…. What the hell is happening!? There Is no problem at all !!" (Rein)

"Yes. There is no error in this process Rein, it's a success." (James)

"What the.. What do you—"

"That's why."

[…..*bzt* nt… *bzt*….ping."]

Only the last standing will have the last laugh.

[Due to additional command inserted by the contracted party, the ritual has been modified from the original one]

"It's my win. And." (James)

[The transfer and exchange of the soul has been cancelled due to additional command. However, the contractor will have its WHOLE power be given to the contracted party without any form of rejection.]

"It's your loss." (James)

The predator and the prey have been decided at this moment simultaneously.