Pitfalls and Wizards

Unknown Space!

Tonight's night shift was handled by God of Light Duke from the Birdman World and Devil Duke from the Contract World. Putting an angel and a devil on duty together—who knew what the other Dukes had been thinking?

Still, it was not a serious problem. Devil Duke was no good man, and God of Light Duke was no good bird either. They were two of a kind and had plenty in common, since the nature of their work was the same—conning people!

The two traded remarks and shared their experiences in scamming and swindling. Both felt they had met too late in life. The only reason they had not sworn brotherhood on the spot was because they were both themselves.

"Give someone hope in the depths of despair, and without you saying a single word, the target will willingly offer up their soul." Devil Duke gave an example. "I once met a fellow who was extremely satisfied with his life. He had wives and concubines aplenty, held great power, and refused to make a deal with me. He was very decisive at the time. Three months later, the dynasty changed. He was thrown into prison, and when disaster struck, his wives and concubines all flew off separately. Unwilling to lose the power he once had, he voluntarily offered me his soul and made the harshest possible deal with me. Honestly, that could no longer be called a fair deal. Even as a devil, I had to admit that I was taking advantage of his misfortune."

God of Light Duke said solemnly, "No, that wasn't taking advantage of his misfortune. That was delivering charcoal in the snow."

"That's right, delivering charcoal in the snow! Adding flowers to brocade can never compare to delivering charcoal in the snow!"

"Hahaha..."

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