I'm Actually Not Overpowered!

\'These guys don\'t realize it now, but this is really for their own good...\' I sighed and shook my head.

Humans in this world never passed the threshold of Level 30. There was a special way to bypass the rule, but I wasn\'t ready to divulge it yet.

That meant, for the time being, we needed strong allies that could help in our fight against the Demons.

Beings with higher thresholds—like Elves, Beastfolk, Dragons... even Demons.

\'I can\'t do everything myself... that has become painfully obvious.\'

Perhaps it would be possible if I was stronger, but I knew my limits.

I\'m actually not overpowered.

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The Mid-Demon was quiet.

She obeyed—without any form of resistance. Her life was at stake, after all.

However, that didn\'t mean she didn\'t despise what was happening. If there was one thing she hated the most, it was being subject to another.

Her experiences as a subordinate Demon in \'that\' society were enough to scar her for life, and she never wanted to suffer such humiliation at the hands of a human.

The only thing she despised more than slavery was death—which was why she agreed to the human\'s deal to spare her life.

\'Only five years. In five years... me free...\'

Still, she didn\'t like the situation at all. Her eyes observed the human who made her experience an overwhelming defeat.

\'They call him Hero... could it be—??!\'

Even the Demons had heard the myths that humans clung to—how a champion would be summoned, and how that person was going bring peace to the world.

Of course, no Demon would take such a thing seriously. They simply chalked it down to the desperate hope of humans as regards their inferior states.

\'But... if he Hero, then...\' It made sense why she lost.

No human could be capable of wielding so much power. That meant this \'Hero\' was special.

Whether he was the genuine article or not remained a mystery

\'He strong... me scared...\' Her thoughts trailed, remembering their earlier fight.

The Mid-Demon could have sworn that the Hero had her on multiple counts, yet he never killed her.

She had seen his eyes focused on her chest—the Demon Core there—and he was certainly fast enough to end her life easily.

Yet... yet...

\'He beat me. He beat me bad. He keep beating me.\' She was nearly in tears when she remembered how much she suffered.

Why hadn\'t he just ended her life? The Mid Demon was now convinced of the kind of personality the Hero had.

\'Sadist... He sadist...\' She sniffed, realizing just what she was getting herself into.

\'Have to brace myself. Have to be ready.\'

The five years she would be spending with the Hero was most likely going to be hell for her. A slight emotion of pity coursed through her as she looked at the unsuspecting Lower-Class Demons.

Their peanut brains could not understand what they were getting themselves into.

Once again, the Mid-Demon looked at the Hero—refusing to be deceived by his act of decency. Deep within, he had to be extremely cruel.

Why else would he prolong her suffering?

"You..." He finally glanced at her location and called for her.

The Mid-Demon instantly gulped as she jumped to her feet.

\'He hear my thought?!\' Her body trembled as she remembered the beating he gave her the last time.

Was it time for her first punishment? What horrid thing would she be subjected to? Her naked body wasn\'t cold, but she shivered anyway.

"What\'s your name?"

"E-eh...?"

"I said what\'s your name?" The Hero repeated, staring directly at her face.

"A-ah... me d-don\'t have one. No one give... name..." Her voice was trembling like a frightened child.

"Ah, I see. No wonder. Well, we can\'t have that. I\'ll have to give you a name. It\'s the only way to finalize the contract."

The Hero was currently drawing a rune—what he said would bind them together as Master/Servant for five years.

Of course, she didn\'t trust his words, but Magic never lied.

"My don\'t we call you Boob—no, Buba. Yes. I\'ll call you Buba."

"B-Buba...?"

He had no idea why and how the Hero came up with the name, but something about it sounded... inappropriate for her.

"Ah, that won\'t do, after all. Why don\'t I go with a classic? Let\'s call you Lilith."

That sounded much better to her ears, causing the Mid-Demon to nod. As of the moment, her name had become Lilith.

The Hero inscribed the name in the Magic Circle he was working on.

The Circle was more intricate than any Lilith had ever seen. It had to be of high quality. Once again, she wondered if he was really human.

"So, we\'re both going to stand in this Magic Circle. I\'ll state the terms of the agreement. If you agree, it records it. If you refuse, the term will not be put into full effect. Do you understand?"

Lilith gently nodded.

"You remember our agreement, don\'t you? Any small mistake, and mercy is forfeit.

"L-Lilith remember!" Her voice quivered.

"Perfect. Once I\'m done with you, we\'ll use a lower binding Spell on those Lower Demons. It\'ll take quite some time, but it\'s still morning."

"U-understood!" Lilith began moving to the Magic Circle the moment she saw the Hero enter it.

Once she did, her naked body was mere inches from the young Hero. She was within striking distance, and if he wanted, he could end her.

Evidence of this was how he kept looking at her chest—or rather, the Demon Core embedded there.

\'Lilith have to work hard. Lilith don\'t want to die!\' Determined to survive, Lilith pumped herself to cooperate, causing her two melons to jiggle.

This only seemed to worsen the situation as his eyes were now more focused on her Demon Core.

\'A-ah... what to do. Lilith scared...\' She wanted to break down, but she had to remain strong.

Any little slip-up, and death awaited.

Lilith closed her eyes and waited for the deed to be done.

She would agree to his terms and live a horrible life of slavery for five years.

The moment she obtained freedom, Lilith purposed in her heart never to attack humans again.

She would much rather just live on her own than risk another hell.

"Now, then..." The Hero\'s voice interrupted Lilith\'s thoughts, causing her to grow stuff.

"... Let us begin."

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[A/N]

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