Chapter 235: The truth and forgiveness

"T-t-that can't be right, why would they want to kill me? We were at that cabin for a vacation away from the capital." Clara was on the verge of crying since it sounded inconceivable for her parents to want her dead.

"That is an answer I do not know, my only guess was someone or something corrupted them with dark magic and intended for you to be sacrificed. After I had killed your parents the magic circle disappeared and I decided then to take you in." Himeko wished she had all the answers about Clara's parents, but investigating the demon lands was not worth the investment.

"No that can't be right, say something false so I know this damn contract is working!" Clara was having her doubts and she needed to see what it was like if Himeko said something false.

"I wanted to kill your parents." Himeko said something that was a blatant lie and just as expected a message popped up confirming she was lying.