Reborn As A Ghost: Time To Build My Undead Army!

Chapter 1214: A New Lackey



We glanced at the Nightmare Princess while unleashing our "true forms" so intimidating and monstrous that it made her go a bit crazy.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"W-What is this...!" the Nightmare Demon Princess cried. "J-Just what are you all?! How come you're... this is not right! They sent monsters?! Are you Nightmares too, like me?! Nightmare Demons, perhaps?!"

"I guess she can't rationalize our existences otherwise," I said to my family.

She seemed to be going insane, something incredible for a being born from humanity's traumas, hatred, and fears. But no, we are not beings as simple as "Nightmare Demons" that's really dumb.

So, let's call ourselves "Otherworldly Gods" instead! Isn't that much better? Yeah, it has a nice ring to it, I like it!

"You can call us that, but we're Otherworldly Gods that come from a higher world. Now... you either cooperate with us, or I eat you and your soul, and I drain every hint of info within you anyways," I said. "I'm hungry, you know? Normal food doesn't make it for me anymore."

My ferocious jackal-like face groaned, as I showed her my sharp teeth. I could essentially eat her right now if I wanted, a single bite was enough.

However, it would be more useful for her to be alive for us, as she could help us infiltrate with the other Nightmare Demons, and more.

Although I beat her to almost death back then, it seemed she didn't realize I was going easy on her... She imagined she could defeat me after regaining her strength.

And that I was a softie that would let her live until then...

She was wrong, completely wrong.

And it showed, her face was growing fearful, she was sweating a lot, her eyes spiraling with insanity, head was trembling, she was gritting her sharp eyes.

"Eeep! P-Please spare me! I'll do anything you say!" she kept crying tears of horror, our presences seemed to even inflict damage into her mind. "Mighty Nightmare Demons of such a high lineage as you... I-I'll serve you! Y-Yes! I dislike my father anyways! S-So please let me serve you! I'll tell you! Anything you want I'll tell you!"

"That was easier than I thought," I laughed. "Where is that bravado from earlier, Nightmare girl? Now tell me your damn name, we're making a contract."

"A-A contract?" she asked feaerfully.

"Yes! Nightmares are beings similar to Spirits," I said. "So I want to try making a contract with you. I'll become your master and you, my Nightmare Demon Spirit! Do you like the idea? You may even grow stronger than before, dear."

"B-But that's... isn't that slavery?!" she cried. "I-I...! I am made from the fears, hatred, and trauma of humanity, but even this is... a bit too much? Please have mercy, we're on the same side if you're truly Nightmare Demons! Why don't we... cooperate normally?"

"Screw this bitch! Why don't we just eat her?!" Partner roared angrily. "I'm not in the mood for her yapping anymore! You either cooperate or you're dead meat!"

"Hyeeeh! Okay, okay! I'll do it! I don't want to dieeeee!"

She didn't want to die for some reason, she's very cowardly, even though she was so rough against me and thought she could win, risking her life as we battled.

Does that mean that she pussies out when she learns that she has no chance?

"Aren't you quite the pussy? HAHAHAHAH!" Partner laughed at her, pointing her fingers at the

tiny head. "Pathetic bitch! Don't even try to get cocky again, you heard me?!"

"Y-Yes!" the Nightmare Demon kept crying. "I don't want to die... Uwaaah! Papaaaa!"

She started calling her papa now...

Dammit, why do I have to feel a bit bad now?

I'm so stupid.

"Okay, just give me your name and we'll stop bullying you," I said. "Then, a contract! And I could even help you regrow your body afterwards."

"Ugh... Sniff, my name is... Beatriz," she sighed. "I am the Third Daughter of the Nightmare Demon King! A-And... I specialize on Shapeshifting. I can turn in any form and shape!"

"Well, that's convenient," I nodded. "Alright, Beatriz, I'll start the contract now. agree to all terms and you will live, and even gain benefits."

"Okaaay?"

She lifted an eyebrow as she glanced at me curiously and confused.

I stated all conditions.

Very basic stuff, such as total loyalty, no betrayals, giving all info, giving all her help, and even fighting other nightmare demons or nightmares if necessary.

Also not killing humans anymore, unless I tell her to do so, and she'll obey every word I say, always, forever.

"T-These terms are insane; wouldn't it be better to just die?!"

She complained, groaning angrily as her head hopped on the floor.

"Well! I'll gladly make your wish come true!"

Partner smiled viciously, licking her bat-like jaws, opening them and...

"Hyaaaaggh! Noooo! Okay! I-I accept the terms! Eww, your breath stinks!"

As she complained while Partner intimidated her, she agreed to the terms and conditions of our contract.

Perfect.

FLUOSH!

A Spiritual and Cursed Connection was established between the two of us, as threads made of our dark souls combined and got together.

She was now a new Spirit of mine, yet she wasn't really a spirit either, kind of like Tyr!

I felt a surge of her Nightmare energies, feeling slightly stronger.

I had already obtained Nightmare Elemental Powers from absorbing part of Arachne's

powers.

But it seemed these were completely different elements anyways.

The Nightmare Essence of this world wasn't Nightmare-type Mana at all, nor Demonic

Energy.

It was just... its own and twisted Essence.

Amazing!

Ding!

[Congratulations! You have successfully created a [Spirit Contract] with the [Nightmare

Demon Princess: Beatriz (SSS Rank)]!]

[Your Starting Affection with Beatriz is of 0/100!]

[A terrible Affection level! Please get to her better side and make her happier to get more

bonuses!]

[Currently, your bond is forced, therefore, you can only gain a bit of her powers.]

[Nightmare Essence is coursing through your body, a completely new energy and element!]

[If you can assimilate enough, you may assimilate the unique power system of this world permanently, and even gain new Stats and Skills.]

Interesting!