"Borrow something?"
Beelzebub froze.
But he seemed to guess something right away, baring his teeth in a terrifying grin.
"Power, is it? You want to sign a contract with me and become a devil host?"
Normally, before the devils of Hades invaded a world, they would use every possible means to tempt beings who craved power, channeling their devil power into them through contracts.
Until those beings, in pursuit of even greater power, opened the Gate of Hades under their guidance.
This method was little different from casting a wide net.
The number depended only on how many beings the devil itself could supply with power.
But as long as one of them successfully opened the Gate of Hades, it would count as a great achievement.
Not only would they receive rewards from the highest-ranking devil of that level, they might even earn the favor of Hades's will.
"Hmm?"
Imu, who had been about to make his move, was also drawn in by Beelzebub's words.
A devil host?
Zenon from the Black Clover World immediately came to mind.
If he killed Beelzebub, Zenon presumably would not receive any more devil power. That would most likely affect the development of later events.
But the thought flashed through Imu's mind and vanished just as quickly.
What did Zenon or the Black Clover World have to do with him?
A fierce killing intent suddenly burst from Imu's calm eyes.
In an instant.
Brilliant golden light and scorching heat erupted. Beelzebub, who had been about to mock and toy with Imu, felt an icy chill sweep through his entire body.
A slash blazing with golden flames came down upon him.
Beelzebub immediately realized that what the other party wanted was not to become a devil host, but his life. The realization filled him with