My Wives are Beautiful Demons

Vergil raised an eyebrow, holding the letter Viviane had just handed him. The wax sealing the envelope bore the symbol of Amon, the Archon of the Underworld. He sighed, clearly unenthusiastic.

"Looks like he wants you to work," Viviane said, crossing her arms.

"A job?" Vergil asked, frowning. "I didn't even know demons had jobs."

"Well, most of us have obligations," Viviane explained, scratching her head. "Apparently, Amon thinks you've been slacking off too much, and considering the situation, he wants you to start taking on contracts. According to him, you barely understand how our world works."

Vergil let out an exasperated sigh. "So he wants me to... work full-time as a demon? Wonderful..."

"Yeah, but look at the bright side," Viviane continued. "Use it as training. It'll help you better understand your new life."

Across the room, Katharina scoffed without even looking up from her demonic cellphone. "Nonsense. Just ignore the order."

"Yes, ignore it!" Alice chimed in cheerfully, sitting near Vergil as he brushed her hair. "You have much more important things to do... like taking care of my hairstyle!"

"I don't think it's a good idea to ignore Amon..." Ada murmured, her expression worried. "Especially given how influential he is in the infernal world. He wouldn't take rejection lightly."

"And what exactly does he want me to do?" Vergil asked, eyeing Viviane with suspicion.

"Contracts," Viviane replied. "The Archon wants you to start making contracts with humans."

Out of nowhere, Roxanne let out a provocative laugh. "Ah, so the dear Vergil is supposed to steal humans' souls!"

Vergil immediately raised a hand in protest. "Steal souls? Wait a second. That's not what you guys do, is it?"

Katharina finally looked up, resting her chin on her hand. "Technically, it's not exactly stealing," she explained, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "It's more like... a business transaction."

Alice blinked, confused. "Stealing is stealing, though, isn't it?"

Katharina sighed, rolling her eyes. "Let me explain it simply. Every demon has an Infernal Core. It's the source of our energy. It works like a pump, keeping the flow of power running through our bodies. The stronger the core, the more powerful we are."

Ada nodded slightly, adding, "But the core alone isn't enough. Demons need additional energy to grow or even maintain their strength."

"That's where contracts come in," Viviane added. "Contracts are an organized way to negotiate with humans for their essence—their soul. It's a controlled method created with the help of witches and their runes. They prevented demons from running rampant and causing unnecessary destruction."

Vergil crossed his arms, still unconvinced. "And how exactly does this work? I just... make a deal, and that's it?"

Roxanne laughed again, rising dramatically. "Oh, darling, it's far more interesting than that! A contract is an exchange. We offer something they desire, something only we can provide, in return for a piece of their essence."

Katharina shook her head, cutting in. "That's the basic theory. But depending on the level of the soul and the energy it carries, you can absorb much more than just raw power. You might even gain unique abilities. That's why contracts with special humans are so highly valued."

"And there's more," Ada added, her tone more serious. "It's not just about contracts. Demons can also consume the essence of other beings—spiritually or physically. That's why so many factions see us as a threat. Our appetite can be... destructive."

Viviane cut in, gesturing with her hands to calm the conversation. "But that's exactly why contracts are important. They maintain the balance between worlds. Without them, we'd be at war with every supernatural faction out there."

Vergil furrowed his brow. "So... to sum it up: you want me to start exploiting humans and stealing pieces of their essence so I can grow as a demon? Is that what this boils down to?"

"Stealing isn't the right word," Viviane corrected, trying to maintain her composure. "It's an exchange. And you need this, master. You're just beginning to understand how the demon world works."

Katharina went back to focusing on her phone, shaking her head. "Ignore it. This kind of work is tedious and... really boring."

"Yes, ignore it!" Alice repeated, holding onto Vergil's hand as if to protect him.

Ada sighed, averting her gaze. "I don't think it's that simple..."

Vergil looked at the letter in his hand, undecided. "So... if I refuse, what happens?"

Viviane gave a nervous smile. "Well, let's just say Amon isn't exactly known for his patience. He might not take it kindly."

Roxanne grinned devilishly. "Oh, I'd love to see what he'd do to you if you decided to disobey."

Vergil sighed again, rubbing his temples. "It seems like my life is about to get even more complicated."

Viviane shrugged. "Think of it as a learning experience. Welcome to the demon world, master."

Vergil let out a long sigh, massaging his temples with frustration. "Alright... where do I start?"

Viviane smiled, pleased with his reluctant acceptance, and made a gesture with her hand. Five scrolls appeared magically in the air, each one floating in front of Vergil. They were outlined in different colors, each emanating a faint aura of varying intensity.

"First, we'll start with the basics. These scrolls are preselected contracts. They've been reviewed by our witches to avoid... well, bigger problems. Each contract is categorized by complexity, risk, and reward."

Vergil narrowed his eyes, examining the scrolls. "Categorized? This seems... a bit too organized for demons."

"You'd be surprised," Katharina commented, still scrolling on her phone. "Amon might be annoying, but he has a peculiar taste for hierarchy."

Viviane continued, ignoring the interruption. "Here's how it works. Each contract is ranked on a scale of five levels, based on the color of the scroll: Green, Blue, Yellow, Red, and Black."

Vergil pointed at the green-bordered scroll, the simplest of them all. "What does this one mean?"

"Green contracts are... how should I put it? Simple tasks," Viviane explained, picking up the scroll and opening it. "Things like playing video games with the contractor, helping someone clean their house, or even giving advice on a minor problem. They're low-risk, and the energy reward is minimal, but they're good for beginners."

"So, it's like... supernatural babysitting?" Vergil asked, incredulous.

"Exactly," Alice said with a bright smile. "Isn't it cute?"

"No."

Viviane rolled her eyes and pointed to the next scroll, the one with a blue border.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Blue Contracts are a bit more challenging," Viviane continued. "They involve tasks that require some skill or creativity. For example, finding a way to get money for the contractor without direct theft, helping resolve interpersonal disputes, or ensuring someone has good luck at a major event. The rewards are higher, but so is the risk, as humans in more desperate situations tend to attract supernatural attention."

"So... a little less babysitter, a little more life coach?" Vergil raised an eyebrow.

"Exactly!" Viviane smiled.

Katharina interrupted, shaking her head. "Blue is still boring. Just a waste of time."

Viviane ignored her again and moved to the yellow-bordered scroll.

"Now we're starting to get into serious territory," Viviane said, holding the yellow scroll. "Yellow Contracts deal with more complex situations. For example, resolving legal disputes, intervening in business negotiations, or even protecting the contractor from physical threats. These contracts require you to use your demonic abilities more directly. They may also involve moderate use of your Infernal Heart to perform specific feats."

Vergil frowned. "This sounds like something that could put me in real danger."

"Exactly!" Alice replied enthusiastically. "Way more fun, right?"

Viviane sighed. "The danger is relative. For you, with your special bloodline, it should be easier than for an average demon. Still, contracts like these are a good test of your abilities."

She picked up the red-bordered scroll, which glowed with an intense aura.

"Red Contracts are a different story," Viviane said, her tone growing more serious. "These involve dealing with minor supernatural factions, human hunters, or even protecting the contractor from other demonic entities. The energy rewards are significantly higher, but so are the risks of failure—or getting yourself killed."

"Wait," Vergil interrupted, alarmed. "These contracts put the contractor in real danger?"

"Not exactly," Katharina replied, still distracted by her phone. "Usually, they're already in danger, and you just have to fix the problem without making it worse."

"Or without dying," Alice added cheerfully.

Viviane sighed and lifted the final scroll, its black border emanating a heavy, oppressive aura.

"And this," Viviane said, holding the scroll carefully, "is a Black Contract. Highly risky and generally avoided by demons unless they have no other choice. These contracts involve bargains directly tied to the life or death of the contractor—or the contractor and everyone around them."

"And why would I ever take something like that?" Vergil asked, incredulous.

"Because the rewards are absurdly high," Roxanne replied, grinning. "But of course, the chance of failure—and ending up dead—is even higher. These are reserved for the best—or the most desperate."

Viviane quickly closed the scrolls with a flick of her hand and set them in front of Vergil. "Now that you know how it works, the choice is yours. Where would you like to start?" Enjoy exclusive adventures from empire

Vergil stared at the scrolls, hesitant. "How about... none of them?"

"Oh, no, absolutely not," Viviane replied, shoving the green scroll toward him. "You're starting here. Even infernal princes need to learn the basics."

"Just tear the scroll, and you'll be teleported directly to the contract's location."

Vergil looked at the green scroll with disdain, shaking his head. "Sorry, but that's not happening."

Before Viviane could react, he reached out and grabbed the Black scroll, the most dangerous of all.

"Hey! What do you think you're doing?!" Viviane shouted, alarmed.

"If I have to do this, I might as well pick something that's actually interesting," Vergil said with a confident smirk. Holding the Black scroll firmly, he tore it in half without hesitation. "Babysitting insolent humans? Hard pass. Be back soon."

And with those words, he vanished in a burst of dark energy, leaving Viviane and the others speechless.

"He's insane!" Viviane exclaimed, nearly pulling her hair out.

"And that's why we like him," Katharina remarked casually, not even looking up from her phone.

"He'll survive... right?" Ada asked, her voice tinged with worry.

"If he doesn't, well... Sapphire will probably kill whoever hired him," Roxanne replied with a mischievous grin.