Hearing Shade's question, the doctor holding the fishing rod gave him a suspicious look:
"Don't make deals with demons. That's common sense. Why would you actually consider trading with it? More importantly, how do you know for certain that you can't beat it?"
"Because I don't have—"
Only halfway through speaking did Shade understand what the doctor meant, and he could not help but laugh.
The doctor shook his head:
"What I can't stand most is demons stealing souls. Since you said I definitely wouldn't encounter one, then I'll assume you have no helpers around you."
There was actually the high-ring witch Miss Higgins as well, but she was suppressed by Black Mist Camp. If they truly fought, she might not even be able to beat Shade, so he did not mention her.
"A demon of greed can stir up mortal greed, but it is greedy itself as well. Find a way to make it agree to a wager, then use that soul as the stake. That way, you might not even need to fight."
The doctor reminded him, and Shade nodded. It was indeed a good method:
"But I might not win a wager."
"That's right, so cheat. This is a righteous cause; there's no need to talk morality with a demon. Bet with it on heads or tails. Since it is made of coins itself, it will definitely agree. I'll prepare a coin I made beforehand, one that can deceive it, and then you'll win. Of course, if you can't win, find a way to make it absorb that coin. Then you won't have to worry anymore."
Just like that, the doctor easily solved the problem Shade had thought would be troublesome.
"Detective, when will you need the coin? Making that thing isn't difficult, but it takes a