Yukti was speechless. His words echoed in her mind, a cruel reminder of the twisted world she was trapped in. But she had no choice. She needed to find a way out of this, to get what she wanted without losing everything.
A plan began to form in her mind.Yukti's tounge slipped because of fear, and in the place of 15 souls she said 20.
"I'll give you 20 souls," she said slowly, weighing each word. "But you must take their bodies and souls immediately. No delays." The devil laughted and said "20??I want only 15 souls but if you want to give me 20 i will take it but i can't do anything with the body i can't take the body in my world so you should take care of it" The devil disappere. Yukti think and say to herself "oh god how can it happen what i done instead of 15 i said 20 and why call this devil in this world so should i have to kill no i don't wanna do it"She was so lost in thought that she barely noticed the time on her wristwatch—4:00 AM. Panic set in as she realized just how much time she had lost. How could she possibly gather 20 souls? She had no idea where to even begin.
"I killed rapists... but even then, I couldn't bring 20 people. What should I do?" she muttered under her breath, her mind racing.
Suddenly, there was a noise outside her door. Her heart leapt in her chest as she turned quickly. The door was locked from the outside. She hurried to unlock it, almost tripping in her haste. She pushed the door open and stepped out, but her thoughts were interrupted.
With quick steps, she rushed back to her room and closed the door behind her, the weight of the situation closing in on her. She collapsed onto her bed, her mind spinning. The devil's deal had been made. There was no turning back.
She closed her eyes, hoping for sleep, but knowing deep down that there was no escaping what she had just agreed to. It was too late.
She had made a bargain with the devil.
And now, she had to live with the consequences.
Two weeks had passed in the blink of an eye. Yukti had successfully opened her office, and within the next week, two bodyguards were already guarding her. But as the days passed, the weight of the deal with the devil grew heavier on her mind. One night, as she lay in bed, a voice echoed through the silence—an unmistakable, familiar voice.
DEVIL-"What are you doing? It's been two weeks. I need those souls. Bring them to me."
Yukti, half asleep, muttered in response.
"Yes..."
But suddenly, her eyes snapped open. The clock read 2:45 AM. She lay still for a moment, her mind racing, trying to process the situation. She whispered to herself in panic.
"I can't kill 20 people. I haven't even gotten over the trauma of killing those two. How can I do it again? How can I kill humans?"
A flood of conflicting emotions rushed through her mind. What could she possibly do to escape this nightmare?
She abruptly sat up in bed and turned on the light. The fear coursing through her veins had pushed her to the edge. She grabbed a bedsheet and started tying it to the fan, attempting to make a noose. She was about to end it all when the lights in her room flickered. They turned off, and the room was plunged into darkness. Then, as if the room itself was alive, a red light illuminated the space.
In that crimson glow, a shadow appeared, its form unmistakable. It was the devil. His voice was cold, filled with mockery.
DEVIL-"Why the shock of wanting to kill yourself? You signed an agreement, remember? The night you put your thumbprint in blood on that paper—that was your signature, fool."
The devil walked toward her, his presence suffocating. He grabbed her by the throat, lifting her off the ground with ease.
DEVIL- "I've done my job. I've fulfilled your dream. You got everything you wanted, and now you want to kill yourself? You wanted this, so why are you hesitating? What's taking so long to do your part?"
Tears welled up in Yukti's eyes, and with a trembling voice, she spoke.
"Just kill me. But I can't do that... I can't kill anyone else."
A single tear slipped from her eye, and the devil's face twisted in contempt.
DEVIL- "No, you'll do what's required. Come with me."
He transported her to the top of the tallest building in the city. She looked down at the dizzying heights, her fear escalating.
DEVIL- "You want to die, right? Fine, die. But remember this: If you don't fulfill your part of the deal in this life, you'll have to do it in your next life. No one, not even a god, can release you from this contract. You'll die, yes, but your soul will stay with me. I will never let you go."
With that, he threw her off the building. Yukti screamed as she fell, but before she could hit the ground, she was caught in midair by the devil, who effortlessly stopped her descent.
DEVIL- "I won't let you die. And if you don't give me those 20 souls in this life, I'll make your life a living hell. Your company will fall, your family will suffer, and your future generations will never know peace. Now tell me—what will you do?"
Yukti, her voice trembling but filled with determination, replied,
"I'll do it... I'll bring you 20 souls."
The devil, satisfied with her response, used his powers to transport her back to her room. The room was now bathed in a frightening red light, casting long shadows across the walls.
DEVIL- "I don't trust you, Yukti. So from now on, one of my servants will stay with you. He will be your keeper."
Yukti looked at him, confused.
"How will that work? Will it be your soul?"
DEVIL- "First of all, this isn't a soul. It's just a spirit that sold its own soul. Second, the spirit's name is Edward."
Yukti's heart pounded. She wasn't sure whether she was in control of her own fate anymore. The devil had already manipulated her life in ways she could never have imagined.
And now, a shadowy spirit named Edward would be watching her every move.
The following day, at 6 PM, Yukti was in her office, working late. It had been a stressful week, and the weight of the deal with the devil was never far from her mind. As the clock ticked on, the door to her office opened, and a man stepped inside. He looked every bit the professional businessman. His personality was calm and confident, and his attire was immaculate. He had the kind of presence that made people take notice.
He walked up to the receptionist, who greeted him with a polite smile.
EDWARD- "I need to meet Yukti."
The receptionist, raising an eyebrow, asked,
"Do you have an appointment?"
EDWARD- "No, but you can tell her that I was supposed to meet her today. My boss informed her last night."
The receptionist nodded and went to inform Yukti. After a moment, Yukti looked up from her work, feeling a sudden unease. She hesitated, then remembered the devil's words and his plan.
Yukti- "Let him in, and ask the others to leave. It's getting late. Let them handle the rest tomorrow."
Moments later, the door opened, and Edward stepped in. The receptionist left, closing the door behind her. Yukti gave him a hard look as he approached her.
Yukti- "So, you're the one the devil sent?"
Edward smiled, a knowing expression on his face. He walked calmly toward her desk and spoke in a quiet, yet assured tone.
EDWARD- "And you're the one who made a deal without thinking twice. Did you really think the gods would save you from the devil? Let me tell you something—your 'boss' is the more clever than anyone. He knows every move humans make. The moment he met you, he knew who you were, how far you can go, and what you would do. You're not the only one who thinks that you are smart. There are many devils who are far more cunning than you realize."
Yukti scowled, her frustration growing. Yukti- "Enough with the talk. No one asked you for your opinions. Tell me, where are you staying?"
EDWARD- "I will be staying with you. I will watch every move you make. And remember, you may think you're human, but you're nothing more than a pawn in this game. Don't even think about trying to trick the devil because if you do, your plan will backfire."
Yukti stared at him, digesting his words.
Yukti- "I didn't even think about it that way... but the idea's not bad."
Edward chuckled, clearly enjoying her response.
EDWARD- "Haha, well, tonight, you have a task. You need to kill someone. Don't act like you don't know."
Yukti blinked in confusion. Yukti- "What? When did this happen? Why do I have to do it tonight?"
Edward's smile faltered slightly, turning darker.
EDWARD- "I didn't tell you? You must do it tonight. Otherwise, your sister will be in an accident. She'll be in a car tonight, heading home."
Yukti froze, her blood running cold at the mention of her sister.
Yukti- "Don't do this! Please, don't harm her!"
Edward, unfazed, spoke in a cold, controlled voice.
EDWARD- "Then get started. You don't have much time."
Yukti, trembling with anxiety, clutched the sides of her chair.
Yukti- "But you can't stay with me all the time, can you?
Edward looked at her, his expression unreadable. EDWARD- "What's your problem? Do you think it matters whether I stay with you or not? You wanted to make a deal. Now, you live with the consequences. Do whatever you want."
Yukti, her mind racing, suddenly blurted out.
Yukti- "From now on, you're my cousin. You'll stay with me and assist me with everything. And yes, you'll also help with the business. Just pretend you're studying or something." You're my personal assistance from now.
Edward grinned, his amusement clear.
EDWARD- "Ha, fine. I'll play the part.
Yukti knew she was trapped. There was no way out of this deal now. As she sat there, her mind was spinning with all the implications of the devil's words and Edward's role in her life. The contract had been signed, and there was no going back.
She had made a deal with the devil—and now she had to live with it.
Yukti was driving her car, feeling the weight of her recent decisions pressing down on her. The night air was thick with tension, and her mind was racing with all the things that had happened. As she was making her way through the streets, she glanced at the seat next to her, where Mak Yong sat, quietly observing her.
As they passed by, Yukti suddenly noticed something that caught her attention—one of her office employees, Euno, was standing on the sidewalk, arguing with someone. Yukti slowed the car to a stop, staring at the scene before her.
Yukti- "That's Euno. She works in my office... But who is she arguing with? And it looks like they're fighting."
Edward, who had been silent up until that point, leaned forward, intrigued by the situation.
EDWARD- "Want to hear what they're saying?"
Yukti, feeling both curious and cautious, asked, Yukti- "Is that even possible?"
Edward smiled darkly.
EDWARD- "I'm a devil. Anything is possible. Just take my hand."
Yukti hesitated, then reached out and grabbed Mak Yong's hand. Almost instantly, she could hear the conversation between Euno and her boyfriend, as if they were sitting right next to her.
Euno was yelling at her boyfriend, her voice trembling with frustration.
EUNO- "Tell me, who was that girl? Why didn't you tell me about her? You were kissing her, weren't you? What else did you do with her?"
The boyfriend, looking guilty, tried to defend himself, and said "She's my sister."
Euno scoffed, clearly not convinced.
EUNO- "A sister? No one kisses their sister on the lips! She knew we were about to get married, but even then, she ran off! I'm leaving you, even though you were planning all of this." As Euno turned to walk away, the boyfriend grabbed her hand, trying to stop her. But Euno yanked her hand free, walking away without looking back. She got into a taxi and drove off. Yukti, watching the whole scene unfold, felt a strange sense of satisfaction, but there was also something unsettling about the way it played out.
Yukti- "That was... unexpected. But now I know. What else is going on here?"
Edward smirked, his eyes gleaming with malice.
EDWARD- "It seems like you've got your target now. But just so you know, this guy is involved with more than just Euno. He's also having a 'friends with benefits' situation with her as well. And both these girls? He had his 'wedding night' with them. So, if you want to, you can kill him. He's a perfect candidate."
Yukti, her anger and frustration bubbling over, nodded in agreement.
Yukti- "You're right. I can do it. He deserves it."
Edward's smile widened as he looked at her, sensing the darkness growing in her heart.
EDWARD- "You'll make a good servant of the devil. Keep going down this path, and soon, there'll be no turning back."
Yukti gripped the steering wheel tighter, the weight of her decision heavy in her chest. She had made a deal, and now she had to follow through—no matter what it took. Yukti and Mak Yong tailed Euno's boyfriend as he made his way home. The dimly lit streets provided them cover, and with Mak Yong's powers, they remained unnoticed. Yukti gripped the steering wheel tightly, her heartbeat steady yet filled with anticipation.
Finally, the car rolled to a stop in front of an apartment complex.
Mak Yong, sitting beside her, raised his hand, and in a mere flick of his fingers, all the CCTV cameras in the vicinity crackled and went dark.
EDWARD
"No witnesses."
Yukti smirked and drove inside the apartment's parking area, carefully pulling up near the entrance. As soon as the engine turned off, the voice of Euno's boyfriend rang out.
EUNO'S BOYFRIEND- "Hey! Who are you? This isn't your house!"
Yukti stepped out of the car gracefully, flashing an innocent smile.
Yukti- "Oh… I must have made a mistake. I thought this was someone else's place. Actually, could I get a glass of water? I've been driving for a while."
The boyfriend, eyeing her up and down, smirked. EUNO's BOYFRIEND- "Of course, come on in."
Yukti followed him inside, taking a quick glance around his apartment. Messy. Cheap cologne in the air. Empty beer cans on the table. Typical.
She sat down, watching as he went to fetch water from the kitchen. As he poured the drink, Yukti's eyes flickered to the wine bottle sitting on the counter. A wicked idea formed in her mind.
She knew he would drink heavily that night.
While he was distracted, she moved swiftly—unseen, unnoticed. Taking the wine bottle, she unscrewed the cap and added an excessive amount of salt, increasing it to lethal levels. By the time he turned back around, she was already seated, sipping her water.
Yukti- "Thanks for the drink."
She set the glass down, smiling.
Yukti- "I should get going now."
Without another word, she exited the apartment, walking calmly to her car. Mak Yong was already waiting.
EDWARD- "You seemed quick. So, how do you plan to kill him?" Yukti smirked.
Yukti- "Oh, don't worry. He'll take care of that himself." She started the car, but instead of driving away, she parked at a distance—hidden—where no one could see them. And then, they waited.
An hour passed. The night stretched on, and then finally, at exactly 2:00 AM, Yukti turned to Edward.
Yukti- "Do you think he's dead yet?"
Edward chuckled darkly, his eyes gleaming under the dim streetlights.
EDWARD- "He was so depressed… he drank the whole bottle an hour ago. He's already dead." Yukti scoffed. Yukti- "And you just now tell me? That's something you could've mentioned earlier."
Now came the real problem—getting inside and sealing the deal.
Yukti- "How do we get in?"
Edward leaned back casually.
EDWARD
"Want me to unlock the door from the inside?"
Yukti- "Absolutely."
With another flick of his fingers, a gust of energy slipped through the cracks of the door. A soft click echoed in the silent hallway.
Unlocked.
Yukti entered cautiously, stepping into the silent apartment. The air was thick with the pungent smell of alcohol. And there he was—Euno's boyfriend, lying lifeless on the couch, the empty wine bottle still in his hand.
Yukti wasted no time. She pulled out a knife from her sleeve and made a small cut on her own thumb. The pain was nothing compared to what she had endured before.
Then, she grabbed his lifeless hand and pressed his thumb against the contract paper—the one the devil had given her. The moment his blood touched the document, the ink glowed faintly before fading into darkness. The deal was sealed.
Yukti wiped down every surface she had touched, erasing all traces of her presence. Then, without a single glance back, she walked out and got into the car. Edward flicked his fingers once again, and just like that—the CCTV cameras came back online. No one would suspect a thing. As they drove off into the night, Yukti let out a slow breath. One down. Nineteen more to go. Yukti sat in her office, staring at the crimson-stained contract. Two names crossed out. Eighteen more to go. The air around her felt heavy, as if unseen eyes were watching her every move. Edward sat opposite her, sipping on an espresso like this was just another ordinary day at work.
"So, what's next?" he asked, his eyes glinting with amusement.
Yukti clenched her fists. "I need to be careful. I can't just kill randomly. It has to look natural, like an accident. Something no one will suspect."
Edward smirked. "And do you have someone in mind?"
She didn't reply. Instead, she turned on her computer and started scrolling through news articles. She wasn't searching for just any target—she needed someone whose death would seem inevitable. A name caught her attention.
Kang Dae-jung and Im Se-hoon – Leaders of a Rape Gang Operating in the City's Underground.
Monsters disguised as men. They had ruined countless lives, yet justice had never touched them. Protected by wealth and influence, their crimes were whispered about, but never punished.
That night, Yukti followed them. They were at a private club, drunk and laughing, their arms draped around unwilling women. Yukti's blood boiled. Edward, standing beside her in the shadows, whispered, "You know the rule. Their blood, their thumbprint, or it doesn't count."
Yukti smirked. "I know."
She waited. Watched. When Dae-jung stumbled outside for a smoke, she followed. A flick of her wrist—a small needle pierced his neck. He collapsed instantly. Edward dragged his unconscious body into a nearby alley.
Se-hoon came looking for his friend minutes later. He barely had time to react before Yukti pressed a chloroform-soaked cloth over his face. He struggled, then went limp.
Both men woke up tied to chairs in an abandoned warehouse. Fear flickered in their eyes as Yukti stepped forward, holding a knife.
"You preyed on innocent women," she said coldly. "Tonight, you are the prey."
Dae-jung snarled. "You think you can scare us?"
Yukti didn't answer. She lifted Se-hoon's hand, slashing his thumb slightly. Blood dripped onto the contract she had laid out before them.
Se-hoon's eyes widened in horror. "What—what the hell is this?"
Edward chuckled. "A deal. Your souls are no longer yours."
Yukti did the same to Dae-jung, pressing his bleeding thumb onto the contract. The ink shimmered, the paper absorbing their essence.
And then she stepped back.
Edward raised his hand, and the shadows around them shifted. The air turned freezing as an unseen force grabbed the two men, pulling them into the darkness. Screams filled the warehouse.Then silence.
Yukti closed the contract, another two names crossed out. The next morning, news broke about the mysterious deaths of Kang Dae-jung and Im Se-hoon. The police were baffled. There was no sign of forced entry, no apparent cause of death. Just two men, found lifeless in a locked warehouse.
Yukti barely had time to process her success before another problem arose. Police officer arrive when Yukti arrived at the office of a prominent company. She was here to inspect the situation, as there had been reports of wealthy individuals being targeted. Entering the office, she calmly addressed everyone, "We're here to make sure everything is running smoothly. We are checking to see if there are any problems, especially with the increasing cases of attacks on rich people. Three individuals who were recently murdered were all wealthy. We just want to make sure you're safe and that nothing untoward is happening."