"Of course, no problem. I have many ways to solve the current issue."
Facing Saeko Busujima's wish, Ye Xiao immediately agreed.
He did indeed have many methods.
For example, he could just cleanse the surface of the earth. As for how many people survived, that was none of his business.
Or he could move the timeline forward or backward.
But this went against his original intention of increasing the undead, and why should he expend so much energy to help such a world?
Listening to Ye Xiao's words, light appeared in Saeko Busujima's eyes.
Could Mr. Demon really get rid of all these zombies?
"Can you really do it?"
"Of course, fulfilling the summoner's wish is my duty."
Ye Xiao looked at Saeko Busujima's expectant gaze, the corner of his mouth curving slightly: "However, to fulfill a wish, you must pay a corresponding price."
Saying that, Ye Xiao appeared directly behind Saeko Busujima.
Saeko Busujima quickly turned her head.
So... so fast?
No, it seemed like he had moved through space.
While Saeko Busujima was thinking, Ye Xiao leaned in front of her.
Looking into Saeko Busujima's eyes, he slowly said: "So, Miss Busujima, what price are you willing to pay?"
Saeko Busujima blushed, then silently took a step back.
After all, it was too close.
And the scent emanating from Ye Xiao was too alluring, making her want to succumb to it.
Ye Xiao watched Saeko Busujima retreat and chuckled softly: "The one thing we are least short of is time, so Miss Busujima has plenty of time to think."
Saying that, Ye Xiao lay down in mid-air.
Listening to Ye Xiao's words, Saeko Busujima began to ponder.
Meanwhile, Shizuka Marikawa, who was beside them, looked at Ye Xiao floating in the air, her eyes shining.
She leaned over and said: "Mr. Demon, can you make me fly?"
Ye Xiao turned sideways, looking at Shizuka Marikawa.
He said nothing.
He just snapped his fingers and made her float.
Saeko Busujima looked at this scene with some helplessness; why did her teacher have no sense of boundaries?
Indeed, all the nutrition went to those two lumps on her chest.
Ignoring Shizuka Marikawa floating around in the air, Saeko Busujima asked Ye Xiao.
"Mr. Demon, do you have any solutions?"
"Of course."
Ye Xiao sat up in the air, then extended his hand and raised his index finger, continuing: "The first one is that I directly cleanse the surface of the earth. This is simple, convenient, and efficient."
Ah?
Cleanse the surface?
Is it what she thought?
Even using nuclear weapons couldn't completely cleanse the little broken planet.
And something like cleansing the earth's surface was said so casually?
If that were truly the case, then all human survivors would die, right?
"Isn't that too radical? What about the survivors?"
"Does that concern me?"
Ye Xiao spread his hands, looking indifferent.
Saeko Busujima frowned, then relaxed.
It truly was the demon's way of doing things.
"That would involve many innocent people. Are there any other methods?"
A playful smile tugged at the corner of Ye Xiao's mouth as he raised a second finger.
"The second option is simple: you go."
"Me?"
Listening to Ye Xiao's words, Saeko Busujima pointed to herself.
Looking through the window at the swarms of zombies, what was the difference between her going and committing suicide?
She was just a human, without infinite stamina or energy.
"Don't joke, Mr. Demon."
"I'm not joking."
Ye Xiao waved his hand, then continued: "It'll be fine as long as you become a demon."
"Me? Become a demon?"
"That's right. If you become a demon, you can possess extraordinary powers. With those powers, you'll have enough ability to clear out the zombies, and you can even build a shelter for yourself, or even become a hero to save the world, that's not impossible either."
Listening to Ye Xiao's words, Saeko Busujima fell into deep thought.
Become a demon? Possess power?
This... this wasn't impossible; in fact, it was somewhat tempting.
Moreover, if she had power, she could protect the clueless Teacher Marikawa and help her survive.
According to what Ye Xiao said,
She could indeed establish a shelter.
She just had to wait for other countries to develop a serum, or wait until she became strong enough to save the world.
She looked at Teacher Marikawa, who was sitting in the air, looking serious yet completely bewildered.
During this period, she could completely protect Teacher Marikawa.
So she wouldn't be eaten by zombies or be trained into an object by others.
And at this moment, Shizuka Marikawa, floating in the air, was completely bewildered.
Become a demon? Save the world?
Every word was clear, but why couldn't she understand when they were put together?
Didn't he say how to deal with zombies before?
How did it escalate to saving the world?
However, Mr. Demon did give some suggestions for reference.
In that case, Mr. Demon must be a good demon.
Ye Xiao looked at the somewhat tempted Saeko Busujima and extended his hand: "So, become a demon, Saeko Busujima."
Saeko Busujima looked at Ye Xiao's outstretched hand.
She was somewhat tempted, yet also felt a mix of emotions.
Becoming a demon meant she would have to abandon her human identity.
If she didn't become a demon, she didn't know how long she could survive in this world. If she became a demon, she could survive in the apocalypse and save more people.
So, there was no need to think about these things anymore.
Saeko Busujima raised her hand, then placed it on Ye Xiao's hand.
"Mr. Demon, I beg you, please turn me into a demon."
"I don't know what the price of becoming a demon is?
Whether it's my body, soul, emotions, or everything I possess, as long as you deem it worthy, please take it all."
Listening to Saeko Busujima's words, the corner of Ye Xiao's mouth curled up.
Such good resolve and conviction, truly moving.
But his goal was always her, Saeko Busujima.
Ye Xiao said with a smile: "I don't need any of those things. All I need is you."
"Me?"
Saeko Busujima was stunned for a moment, then revealed a gentle smile.
"Since Mr. Demon deems it worthy, then Saeko is yours."
Ye Xiao looked at Saeko Busujima's firm expression, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
He released Saeko Busujima's hand.
In the shocked gazes of Saeko Busujima and Shizuka Marikawa, Ye Xiao's demonic transformation wheel appeared behind him.
Immediately, the wheel spun and stopped on the Knight list.
Ye Xiao raised his hand, and a drop of blood from the Reincarnated Knight class appeared on his index finger.
That drop of blood exuded an alluring scent.
Saeko Busujima and Shizuka Marikawa both involuntarily swallowed, and at the same time, the nearby zombies all raised their heads, their targets entirely focused on the room where Ye Xiao and the others were.
Then they quickly moved towards that direction.
This instinct of biological evolution propelled them.