In Academy City, the Paradise Project begins.

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After all, there are so many beautiful girls in Academy City, and his cognitive network is expanding, making it his perfect 'testing ground' and paradise.

"Research environment?"

Laura leaned forward slightly, placing her hands clasped on the table, looking just like a good friend who cares about her friend.

"What can the scientific side offer you besides cold steel and dangerous experiments? But we British Puritans are different."

Of course, there are also beautiful girls!

"We safeguard millennia-old wisdom and possess a vast network connecting the world. Ancient mysteries, lost forbidden knowledge, and even legendary relics of gods... these are all resources we can share."

Her tone was so seductive that if Higashino hadn't known her true nature, he might have actually believed her lies.

"That sounds very appealing."

Higashino responded indifferently, neither confirming nor denying.

"Not only that!"

Laura persevered, her smile growing even sweeter.

"With your talent, once you join us, you will immediately gain a position second only to me. Power, resources, unrestricted space for exploration... I will personally offer you all of these."

Her voice carried a touch of girlish excitement.

"More importantly..."

Higashino silently drank his tea without making a sound.

He didn't refuse immediately, and this hesitation made a glint of light flash in Laura's eyes.

There is a play!

"And what's more!"

As if she had made up her mind, she clapped her hands together, making a crisp sound, and a bright smile bloomed on her face.

"If you agree to join the Anglican Church! A 'private friendship bonus' from the Supreme Bishop..."

She deliberately lowered her voice, her tone carrying a mysterious allure, and leaned closer, a faint fragrance wafting towards Dongye.

"I can agree to anything you want, no matter what! Anything at all!"

Her voice trailed off, sweet as melting candy, and she winked playfully.

With such a seductive yet innocent appearance, Higashino even began to suspect that this devil's true form was actually a succubus.

"So, what's your decision?"

Deep within those sapphire-blue eyes, Higashino's figure was reflected, seemingly carrying an indescribable expectation and... a hint of barely perceptible cunning.

If Higashino really agrees, then he will be like a moth drawn into a spider's web, completely at her mercy.

"Oh?"

Higashino finally put down his teacup, letting out a soft, ambiguous hum. He slowly raised his eyes, his gaze piercing through the sweet facade, and calmly looked at Laura.

"Unconditionally...anything is acceptable?"

This was truly an unexpected delight; the plan he had been working on needed just such a plausible excuse.

"uh-huh!"

Laura nodded confidently. She didn't think that she could resist such a offer from this young man, Higashino.

"Of course~ As long as it's not something as outrageous as destroying the world or asking me to betray the Puritan Church~ everything else, whether it's rare treasures or certain... special privileges, is no problem!"

The blush on her face was just right, as if it were just a bold joke between friends.

However, Higashino felt that if he really showed a tendency to destroy the world, this guy might get even more excited.

"I am not interested in your so-called treasures or privileges."

Higashino revealed the most crucial step in achieving the plan.

"What interests me... is your 'first kiss'."

Time seemed to stand still for a moment.

For the first time, Laura Stuart's smile froze.

Her blue eyes, which were always full of smiles and seemed to see into people's hearts, flashed with a clear look of surprise, followed by an incredulous bewilderment.

This answer clearly deviated completely from the script she had prepared, which was full of ambition, interests, and desires!

She imagined that Higashino would offer to help him become stronger, gain more power, overthrow Aleister and become the new chairman of Academy City, and even ask many beautiful girls to be his women.

The only thing I didn't expect was that his target would be her.

He wants his first kiss? Just because of the little incident in the bathroom earlier? Or is it some kind of deeper provocation? Or is it just something he thinks is fun?

How does this man's thought process work?! How could he make such a demand of the Supreme Leader of Necessary Evil?! Is he blinded by lust?!

Even with her experience, she had never encountered that type of guy before, and she didn't respond for a moment.

The few seconds of silence felt incredibly long in the quiet reception room.

Higashino waited calmly, without urging him in the slightest. This was the most crucial part of the plan, and if he were rejected or doubted because of his urging, it would truly backfire.

Only by patiently waiting and letting her make her own choice can he kiss her in a reasonable and natural way.

With his current strength, it would be difficult for him to fight someone of Kronzun's caliber using his abilities to influence her. But when Higashino received her text message, he wondered why he kept thinking about how to fight her head-on.

To deal with an existence of this caliber... a sneak attack is the best option, right? Moreover, his ability can be enhanced through a kiss, but it's still uncertain how effective it will be against Kronzun.

Combined with the existing anchor points nearby, Higashino felt there was still potential, and it was worth taking the gamble.

As for what to do if you lose the bet, you can just sneak back to Academy City and give Aleister a headache.

However, he is actually quite optimistic about the probability of success, as long as his phase...

"Pfft..."

A soft laugh, like a flower petal blooming, broke the almost frozen silence and Higashino's thoughts.

Laura lifted her eyes, the bewilderment on her face vanishing, replaced by a deeper, more radiant smile, tinged with both helplessness and a sense of relief.

She gently smoothed the strands of hair that had fallen beside her ear and gave Higashino a smile that was both slightly provocative and charming.

"Ah…"

She parted her red lips slightly and said, word by word, "Okay."

Higashino was overjoyed. If he succeeded, the chances of his subsequent plans succeeding would be greatly increased.

"Is it really okay?"

He countered by asking if it was necessary to ascertain Laura's true thoughts once again.

Higashino was afraid that her agreement was a joke, after all, given Laura's character, it wasn't impossible for her to give such a joking reply.

"of course."

Laura stood up, walked gracefully around the tea table, and stood in front of Higashino.

She tilted her head back, almost eye to eye with him, so close that they could feel each other's breath.

"As the highest bishop of the Anglican Church, my promise is also a covenant with God."

Her voice became solemn and clear.

"I grant your request."

She extended her finger and pointed it in the air. A wisp of pure golden light flowed from her fingertip, like liquid gold, and quickly condensed and outlined in the air between the two of them, transforming into a "contract" engraved with complex and mysterious runes and rose emblems.

The words written in beautiful cursive script clearly appeared above: [A kiss to fulfill a specific agreement].

As for the densely packed small characters at the end, Higashino couldn't understand them at all, but he knew they couldn't be useless text.

"This serves as proof."

Laura's face still wore that perfect and mysterious smile.

"So, the decision is yours, Mr. Higashino? Are you planning to... collect your 'reward' now?"

She looked directly into Higashino's eyes, as if trying to see through his heart.

"Or... should we leave today's contract for later?"

As long as she signs this contract, what does it matter if she loses her first kiss in this body? She, a great demon, wouldn't care about such a trivial matter.

But she will make this brat pay the price for this sin of lust, slowly for his rude arrogance.

The devil's kiss doesn't come without a price!

Chapter 179 I have come in response to the call. I ask you, are you my Mast?

My choice is...

Even if Higashino were incredibly stupid, he wouldn't sign a contract he couldn't understand at all. Since she had already verbally agreed, his subsequent actions would probably be acceptable.

Before she could finish speaking, Laura's flawless bishop's smile was still frozen on her face.

The next second, Dongye's figure had already passed the floating golden contract, one hand forcefully gripping Laura's slender nape, the other arm encircling her delicate waist, pulling her towards him.

The familiar fragrance wafted into his nostrils, and with the fragrant beauty in his arms, Dongye didn't give Laura a chance to react, and immediately lowered his head.

"Well?!"

Laura's azure pupils suddenly contracted, reflecting Higashino's rapidly enlarging face.

Laura was somewhat bewildered, confused, and dazed.

This man is once again acting unpredictably. Shouldn't a contract be signed first, and then the agreement be fulfilled?

Do you even have any sense of contractual obligation?!

To actually ambush a beautiful young woman of unknown age like her is utterly despicable and shameless.

But what's with this feeling...? I'm dizzy, is this what it feels like to be ambushed by humans?!

She tried to push them away, but the hands gripping the back of her neck and waist felt like iron clamps. Without using considerable strength, it would be difficult for her to break free.

She couldn't possibly use her immense magical power to retaliate against him over such a trivial matter, could she? That would be making a mountain out of a molehill!

Although she really wanted to kick this guy away, she still had some sense of reason.

However, given her current status, wouldn't it be reasonable for her to retaliate so aggressively? A normal human woman being ambushed certainly wouldn't...

Before she could think any further, Higashino's next action left her speechless: the hand around her waist was actually tickling her!?

Is this guy a demon? He's actually scratching himself at a time like this, under these circumstances?!

"!!!"

A powerful, unprecedented feeling instantly swept through my entire body.

An unprecedented sense of shame and an indescribable strangeness made her weak all over, almost unable to stand, and she could only futilely press her hands against Higashino's firm chest.

Laura wanted to laugh, but she couldn't laugh at all now!

Her sobs were stuck deep in her throat, unable to make a sound.

A peculiar force, one that even she herself was unaware of, was subtly influencing something.

The attack lasted quite a while. It wasn't until Higashino felt the trembling of the body in his arms reach a critical point that he slowly ended his sneak attack on the demon, with a hint of lingering satisfaction.

The attack was successful, leaving behind an anchor and force powerful enough to influence her very existence.

Laura gasped for breath, her fair cheeks now flushed like a burning sunset, the color spreading from her ears all the way down her neck. Her eyes were filled with astonishment, shame, and a hint of bewilderment at having her rhythm completely disrupted.

Her beautiful blue eyes welled up with tears. She instinctively reached out to wipe her lips, but found that her body was still firmly held in Dongye's grasp.

"You...you actually dared to..."

Her voice lost its usual calmness, carrying a hint of disbelief and suppressed anger.

She knew that this time, Higashino Yu had definitely gotten away with it for free. After taking advantage of her, the little rascal would definitely not sign a contract with her!

In some ways, this guy is even more of a demon than I am; he has absolutely no shame!

Well, his shamelessness and brazenness definitely give him the potential to degenerate into a demon!

Ignoring Laura's anger, Higashino smiled happily, feeling the same way.