Hello Everyone!
Thank you all for reading and giving me such positive feedback. I am doing my best to write more and post more chapters but I am having trouble with the timeline of this story and how I will reveal information concerning Etsuko and her connection to the demon inside of her. But this chapter should give you a taste of what exactly is going on with her. It might be a little rushed with the information but it will all be explained in later chapters. For now, enjoy!
It was hard to sleep that night. My life had become less and less normal. Whatever answered me back, didn't say anything else after telling me that I was supposedly sharing my body, mind, and soul with a demon. You know a thing every girl goes through at a certain age? Nope. This was beyond abnormal.
Hey you!
I had tried to call it over and over again but it wouldn't budge.
Wake your ass up and explain!
Again it ignored me and said nothing.
Days passed and I still haven't heard anything from that voice.
If that wasn't bad enough. I had been fired from my cart vendor job. Since the delinquents in the area had heard about the incident involving Toujou beating that guy up, they had come to challenge him almost everyday. The idiot of course agreed and I knew better than to get in his way so I was left to cover for him. He would always say "I'll be back soon so just wait" and with that he would take off. Not like I was going to leave too.
It had been going fine until the old man came one day and Toujou wasn't there. Hours passed and there was no sign of him. The excuse I used that Toujou went to the bathroom was looking really bad by that time.
During this time, whoever Toujou was fighting took the opportunity to ambush the cart . The guy sent his minions to surround the cart. Their goal was to destroy it but they ended up sent back with their tails in between their legs by me. I should have known better than to use violence but they threatened the old man too. In the end although we won, we ended up being fired.
Yet again I was left needing a job.
Toujou wasn't as bothered by getting fired as I was. He was really calm about it and to add insult to injury, he had already gotten a new job.
.I was walking around town checking out any available jobs. My search was going terrible so far. I would have stopped my search for the day but my worries were overcome with suspicion. Someone was following me. It had been a while since I felt like someone was watching me. Whoever it was felt...odd. Their movements were swift and graceful. Someone with excellent skill. No one who has ever followed me has ever moved that way.
It was time to bring that person out. I walked into a convenience store and pretended to browse. Sure enough the door opened and a blond woman come in.
I walked away from her as if I hadn't notice her. Turning a corner, I ducked behind a shelf . I was glad I was short because this made it perfect to hide. I carefully moved to another aisle, trying to make the least noise as possible. Once I found a good spot I stood up and waited. She would come over soon and then I would confront her.
But she never came. Instead I heard the door open and shut.
She left.
I narrowed my eyes.
Who the hell is this person?
I decided to follow her and find out.
Leaving the store and stepping outside, I was meet with the blond woman.
"Your a fool if you thought, I'd fall for your plan"
Looking at this woman. She was odd. First, she was dressed as some sort of maid. Second although she had spent most of the time following me, she thinks I'm the fool?
She raised an eyebrow and tilted her head to the side as she stared at me.
"What do you want? You just don't follow strangers around. Especially fools like me for no reason"
At my response a small smirk formed on her lips.
"Hmm well your an interesting human. Not only because you're capable of controlling such demonic energy…".
"I have no Idea what you're talking about..."
"Of course you don't. No human would...Master Mastema isn't one to explain things either…"
Master Mastema?
She closed her eyes and sighed.
"For my masters sake, I suppose it would be best for me to explain what situation you're in."
As much as I did want answers, I was not going to go follow this stranger so easily.
"Who exactly are you?"
"My name is Hildagarde. You?"
"Takenaka Etsuko"
"Well, Takenaka I suppose we should follow human traditions and discuss this over some coffee."
She wasn't really asking more like ordering me to go with her. After knowing who she was, I decided it was ok to follow her. So far she was proving to be honest.
Following her lead, we ended up at a nearby coffee shop.
My observations demonstrated that Hilda was a just woman. She was very direct and communicated her thoughts clearly. Being the capable woman she was, she wasted no time.
""First and foremost, I'll be straight with you. You are holding a demon inside of you."
"W-Why is a demon inside me?"
"I am unsure of reasons but the demon you are the host of happens to be an important person in the demon world. He is the brother of the Demon Lord."
WHY IS THIS DEMON WHO IS THE BROTHER OF THE DEMON LORD INSIDE MY BODY?
"Weird things have been happening to me and it is all his fault. Why is he in here?!" As I said this I shot up from my seat and pointed at myself.
"I told you I am not sure. But you must understand that you are in a crucial situation. You are holding a powerful entity inside of you. Control yourself!"
Man, you're boring Hilda. I was waiting for the right time to tell her this.
Hilda's expression became annoyed hearing the voice. While I froze.
"I wouldn't ruin your moment if you didn't do it sooner. Why are you here?"
I'm on vacation
V-Vacation?
Oh hey girly. Go get some more candy. My energy is running low.
Hilda already looked annoyed and at his responses she did not look pleased.
"Master Mastema, why would you need to form a contract with this human?"
Geez Hilda…
The voice sighed.
Wet Nurses are a pain.
"Don't insult me. Or ill make you pay with ease"
Fine, fine. This human and I are in a strict contract with each other. I am using her body as a temporary place. In return I allowed her to use my powers.
I made no sort of deal with you. So get out of my head and body!
Ahhh yeah you did. Don't you remember?
I frowned. How could someone forget that they made a deal with a demon.
It wouldn't be fun if I made you remember but yes you did. This is my temporary vacation home. I am not leaving without your soul.
M-My WHAAAT?!
Once I'm done. I will be taking your soul girly. I am a demon after all. I will explain the rest after my nap. Hilda stop bothering me and leave my host alone.
Just as he said he fell asleep because I could hear him snoring
I looked over at Hilda who was silent. She was debating something.
"I cannot leave things like this. Whatever Master Mastema has planned could become troublesome for my master."
Although I didn't know exactly what she meant, I slowly nodded. I didn't know what he had planned but it had to be bad. Nothing good could come with communicating with demons.
"Therefore, know that I will be keeping my eyes on you. Any wrong move and I won't hesitate to fix things."
I turned away my gaze away and frowned.
"Fine. I can't stop you anyway."
She got up and left.
Demons were now responsible of my life. Great.
