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Hwaaak

"Damn it...!"

The thick curse words burst out along with a puff of purple smoke. Moments later, something emerged from the smoke even before it fully dissipated.

"You crazy bastard! Why are you summoning me again!? Why, why, why!?"

A small, red imp rushed out, his face twisted in fury, grabbing Justin by the collar. Justin patted the imp's shoulder, half-smiling as the little creature looked ready to cry.

"You came at the right time. I need your help," Justin said.

"Help my ass! What now!? To disarm a trap? To be bait? Or are you just bored again!?" the imp ranted.

"No, this is something more important than that."

The imp blinked, taken aback by Justin's serious expression. Justin gently pushed the imp away, speaking in a calm tone.

"I've been using you for trivial tasks until now, and I apologize for that. A demon as capable as you deserves more," Justin said sincerely.