I Am Really The Best Anti Hero In Another World!-System Of Anti Hero! novel Chapter 68

Chapter 68: Chapter 68 - A Vengeance Pact

"After leaving them there, burning and screaming in agony, I flew in her direction and began to follow her. From that day on, I kept pestering her for a while..."

"I see—so you already knew her mother. Well, I know how to fix this problem," Noah said with a grin.

"What do you mean by that?" the bird asked, puzzled.

Noah met the snake’s gaze and offered,

— How about we strike a new deal, just the two of us?

The bird shook its head and, with what sounded like a reluctant sigh, warned,

— ...I think I know where you’re headed with this... but you’d better not even suggest it.

"Huh? And why not?"

"I’m not sure you were listening to what she said, but if you propose what I suspect... know that there are a lot of them. And their power is... well, it’s probably even stronger than before."

"I’ve been paying very close attention, so don’t worry. Just answer: do you accept the deal or not?"

"Are you certain about what you’re asking, human...?" the snake hissed, edging closer to Noah. "You’d turn against your people just for a scrap more power?"

Noah laughed,

— My people...?

He couldn’t stop chuckling, leaving both creatures bewildered. After a moment, he caught his breath, sighed deeply, and continued,

— Ah hah... my people... that’s a good one. Honestly, it’s so naive to think you’re equals just because you share some physical traits. Sorry to break it to you, but I never saw it that way. Those who should’ve treated me as their own never did.

The two beasts exchanged confused looks, each trying—and failing—to decipher Noah’s meaning. The snake, nervously, finally said,

— ...Alright...! I accept... But you must promise me there’ll be nothing—and no one—left behind!

"Absolutely... I’ll make sure of it."

Relieved she’d agreed, Noah smiled and said,

— Then let’s get started...

His smile faded as he suddenly remembered,

— Damn...! How are we supposed to form a contract if you two are already dead?

He fell backward onto the ground, thrust his arm down, and cursed,

— Shit!

"Calm down, human," the phoenix said. "There’s still a way."

Noah sprang to his feet. Once he’d regained his composure, he asked,

— A way...? And what would that be?

"It’s very simple. Right now, in this place, all that exists are our souls. So we merely need to forge a soul contract. After all, what you’re seeing at this moment is your soul as well."

"I understand... so that’s why I could refine them so easily... But I still don’t grasp how this contract will work."

"Don’t worry—it’s straightforward. Now stand up and come a little closer."

Noah hesitated, uncertain what to do, but he rose and stood directly before them.

The phoenix glanced at the snake and urged,

— Hurry—do it now!

After hearing that, Noah grew even more bewildered.

’Make...? But make what?’ he wondered.

The serpent hesitated, and the phoenix bowed her head— the snake did the same. Noah had no clue why they were bowing, but before he could ask, the phoenix spoke:

"Come closer and place one hand on each of our heads. And don’t forget to keep in mind exactly what you wish to gain from this contract as we forge it."

He stepped forward and did as instructed, resting his palms on their heads and focusing on his desire. The serpent and phoenix closed their eyes, and after a few seconds, a delicate white, lace-like mark appeared on their foreheads—and on Noah’s chest as well.

Moments later, the mark vanished. They opened their eyes and stood upright as the bird announced,

"Done! Now, human, remember: you must fulfill every promise, or..."

"Or what? What happens if I don’t?"

"This binds our souls. If you break your word, your soul will be destroyed—no chance of reincarnation."

Noah gave a mocking bow.

"Oh, lovely—thanks for the heads-up. So... how do I use your powers?"

"There’s not much to explain," the phoenix said. "Wielding our gifts is as natural to us as breathing. But thanks to this bond, you’ll feel a blaze ignite in your chest, begging to be unleashed. Once you sense it, it will guide you—just try, and it will work."

With that, Noah turned and began walking away.

"All right then—see you around... or better yet, I hope we never meet again. That’d mean I’m stuck in bed, so..."

"Wait, human! Don’t forget what you swore."

For a split second, the face of the man she hated most flashed through her mind. In that single glance, she conveyed her contempt:

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