I Reincarnated As A Villainess, But Why Did I Become A Cat Butler Instead? - Chapter 197

Chapter 99.1

“Why aren’t you saying anything?”

“Hmm?”

Dimitri looked at me as if he were puzzled.

“You can’t hear him?”

“Can Dimitri hear him?”

Dimitri responded by conveying Agaliaept’s words.

“He said the contract is unstable because he didn’t have a direct contract with Rowaine. That’s why he couldn’t get through the door.”

Then, the two of them continued to have a lively conversation and relayed the conversation to me.

“He says he has been helping Rowaine even from beyond the door. Have you ever felt like your memory has improved significantly or anything like that?”

I looked back at my memories carefully.

“Come to think of it…”

I once had the thought that it was amazing how well I remember the contents of the novel. Not only the stories of the main characters but also vivid details from Dimitri’s past and Blois, so I was prepared appropriately for various occasions.

“I think you’re right.”

Dimitri seemed to be listening to Agaliaept’s story, but soon, he turned to look at me.

“Since it’s an unstable contract, he might not do a lot, though he intends to help by leveraging the knowledge Rowaine already knows.”

“Knowledge I already possess? So, can I continue to remember it?”

“He plans to use the knowledge stored in Rowaine’s mind to provide direction so that it can be handy in the necessary situations.”

“In that case, would you ask if he can also make use of the knowledge I gain in the future?”

“He can hear Rowaine’s voice.”

It seemed like I was the only one who couldn’t hear his voice. When I asked the question directly to Agaliaept while looking at Dimitri, the answer came through Dimitri.

“It seems that once knowledge enters Rowaine’s mind, he’s able to leverage all of that knowledge.”

“I should read a lot of books then!”

As I was getting enthusiastic, a question suddenly occurred to me that I thought would be good to ask Agaliaept.

“Can you think of anything good to do against Cayetana and Count Schdental, Agaliaept?”

After those words escaped from my mouth, Agaliaept opened his mouth wide enough to reach his ears, revealing numerous sharp teeth, and smiled. Even though I couldn’t hear his voice, it was a very joyful expression.

“Even such a question came from you.”

“I beg your pardon? I just came up with it!”

Then, Dimitri furrowed his brow. It was a serious expression.

“It’s a relief that you didn’t make a direct contract with him, Rowaine. He’s a demon who manipulates human thoughts.”

Saying so, he glared menacingly at Agaliaept.

“He’s probably the kind who not only dominates but also devours the mind of the contractor.”

I got goosebumps.

Only then did I remember that Agaliaept wasn’t like a guardian angel helping me, but literally a demon. Demons were never benevolent beings. They may be temporarily useful through contracts, but ultimately, demons eagerly await the day when the contractor dies, and they could devour their soul.

Feeling a bit disheartened, I asked Dimitri.

“Why did the cats attach such a scary demon to me?”

“Oh, it seems I’ve frightened you too much.”

Dimitri smiled reassuringly as if to put me at ease.

“Even if you don’t know it, the cats must believe that Rowaine isn’t someone who would easily succumb to a demon’s control.”

“Me? I’m not that great of a person.”

“Desires are simple and pure, aren’t they? Demons can’t easily dominate people like that. People who are easily satisfied and don’t harbor endless greed are like impenetrable shields to demons.”

“I see.”

All I desired was to live a peaceful life, spending my days happily with the cats.

That was why I had been diligently saving the money Dimitri regularly gave me to maintain my dignity and position without indulging in extravagance. If I were to divorce him, I’d need to support Coco and Sasha on my own, and I didn’t really have any reason to spend money unless it was for a specific purpose.

As Dimitri had once mentioned, my desires were too simple to be swayed by a demon’s control.

‘But what about Dimitri?’

I looked at Dimitri with concern.

‘In the novel, he was described as having strong ambitions for power.’

Behind him, Samael was floating in the air in a supine position, seemingly floating in thin air, but it felt somehow unsettling.

Dimitri, noticing my concern, chuckled confidently.

“He’s a combat demon, so I can use him relatively safely. He doesn’t have abilities like mind control.”

“Oh, then that’s a relief.”

“Anyway, Rowaine.”

Dimitri crossed his arms and stared at the Agaliaept with a cold gaze, a distinct difference in temperature from the way he looked at me.

“It seems like he can use his abilities without being specifically called upon, so it’s best not to summon him unless absolutely necessary. Anyway, it’s better to keep demons at a distance. Human desires can change anytime, so always be cautious and ensure you don’t inadvertently fall under his control.”

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