An Essay by Honorable Lucian Vale Blackwood Vex, Aka The Lesser of Two Evils.
In all my experience in dealing with outer being laws and contract, it is safe for me to say that Mortals above all else are unable to comprehend the Intricacies of a Written Contracts. Where mortals look at a contract and often see only what they want to see, an outer being may see things from a different point of view, often to their own benefit. It is why when you look at a written version of such a contract or worse, are required to sign such a document, their appearances can take different forms. Angelic contracts tend to be extremely short and to the point, Fae Contracts are long and tedious to read through, and Devil Contracts are in the middle ground.
If you, a mortal, have somehow come into possession of this document, it means that you have likely found yourself in a no win situation, feeling trapped in the darkest moment of your life. You likely have considered doing unthinkable things or perhaps may already have, conducting a deal with a devil to escape. You may be reading or even already have signed a contract that you are now finding the terms of the contract not as favorable as they at first seem. Someone, likely one of my associates, has been made aware of your plight and delivered this document to better your understanding of the situation you now find yourself in.
What Exactly is a Devil Deal
The first thing you need to understand is that in any situation a Devil offers you a deal, even if it would appear out of kindness or generosity, it is always to their benefit. The moment you accept a deal from a devil, they leave a black mark upon you, they corrupt your soul, making you more likely to conduct further deals with them or other devils. The more corrupt your soul becomes, the stronger the influence they have upon you, and the stronger the influence they have on you, the more likely they will be able to claim your soul at the time of your demise. If you think your life is bad now, in your darkest moment, your death would be much worse, with your being slowly consumed over thousands of years, in many circumstances in agonizing pain.
Remember, this moment you are experiencing does not have to be your darkest moment. It can be much worse.
Perhaps you still feel trapped, or even have already signed a contract. Perhaps the above argument has not been persuasive enough. If that is the circumstances you find yourself in, then understanding what you have signed or are about to sign is absolutely important.
The problem with understanding a Contract written by a devil is that they often use simple terminology that on the surface appears to be to the benefit of the signer to understand and properly read. The problem with these contracts however is that the simple terms used on such contracts can often be interpreted in other ways that a person in desperation would be able to understand. Devils deal in language and interpretation, bending words and letters to their will to fulfill their desires. The most famous examples of this are devils relieving a loved one of a life threatening disease or condition, just for another tragic incident to occur a short time after ensuring the death of the loved one.
What Can You Do?
Simply reading the words on the parchment is not enough, you have to understand their true meaning. As such, the easiest and most straightforward way to ensure you receive what you intend to receive is to either write your own contract or have one written by a third party, preferably a neutral party. In an ideal situation having the contract written by a rival of the devil you are dealing with will ensure you the best of terms, though will likely lead to a contract with the third party.
In most situations however, a devil will not allow you to use your own contract unless you catch said devil in a disadvantageous situation. In these situations, having a third party read over the contract would be recommended. Most devils often are confident in their wordings that their interpretation will not be spotted, and allow a third party’s opinion. While this is not full proof, a second opinion may reveal the flaws in the contract, and there will be flaws.
Most importantly however: Never knowingly enter a verbal agreement with a devil. Knowing is defined as showing an understanding you have entered a verbal contract, and agreed to the terms. Many devils trick mortals into entering such agreements by clever wordplay, but by showing ignorance to such games you can avoid unintentionally triggering such agreements. It is to note that the Fae also dabble in such trickery as well.
I Have Signed a Contract. Now What?
What if you have already signed the contract, and realized that you messed up. Normally at this point in time you will be out of luck. With the signing of the contract and the fulfillment of the Devil’s obligations, it is often considered too late to escape the contract. However, it is a natural compulsion of devils to include fine prints and conditions mortals can enact to try to end such contracts, however finding such fine prints or accomplishing the conditions are often designed to lead the mortal to an earlier grave so that the Devil may claim their prize earlier.
In the same way that Devils enact their personal interpretation on their obligations of the contract, different interpretations can be inferred on the conditions on breaking or severing the contract. As an example, a contract may state “If the mortal can survive a 1000 ft drop without the assistance of magic”, as devils operate on multiple different Planes of Existence, one can transport to a plane with substantially less gravity which will allow them to survive such a fall.
And no, gravity is not some magical force, in almost all jurisdictions it is considered a fact.
In the same way, language is also a key detail in such severance clauses. When devils write a contract, they often use the same simple terms they use for the severance clauses as they do for the terms. Creative individuals can find ways to use these simple terms to their advantage. Again, it is up to the interpretation of the words that are used.
The final way to escape a Devil’s Contract is to find proof that the Devil did not fulfill their obligations of the contract. Many low level devils seeking to find a foothold to start their empire often try to do so in the laziest way. If you have signed such a contract already it is likely one of these low level imps that you have dealt with.
Such devils often do not have the influence or power to fulfill substantial contracts. Rather than doing what they agreed to, they use a combination of trickery, deceit and smoke and mirrors to fulfill their obligations. In giving the appearance that the contract is fulfilled, the devil believes that their obligation is complete. However, to the terms of the contract, it is not.
It is difficult for a mortal to prove that a devil broke their own contract due to the extent one does to hide this fact, however it is the most ideal situation to aim for this goal. Like many mortals, Devils have certain laws and restrictions that they must abide by, and the contracts and deals they forged are weaved into their very being just as it is forged into you. If a devil can be found to have broken the terms of its own contract, then it will suffer severe consequences upto and including the dissolution of its being.
But the question is, how can you prove a devil broke its own contract?
About the Author
It may surprise you dear reader that the author of this very document is a devil himself. Perhaps I am watching you right now, judging your reactions and waiting for your decision. The fact is this document you hold right now is my offer to you to assist you in your plight. You have been recognized by one of my associates as a good person who has been put in an unfortunate situation, and I am willing to help you.
I, Lucian Vale Blackwood Vex, have acted on behalf of many clients before across the Multiverse in all forms of contract dealings, from Devil contracts to Angelic contracts. I help severe the contracts and agreements they made out of desperation for a literal fraction of cost. Such contracts are often opportunistic and riddled with holes due to their rushed nature, which allows me and my associates to find ways to free you.
I understand that you mayhaps be cautious with the idea of dealing with another devil, but unlike the one who has already corrupted you, I give my word that I shall only corrupt what a small portion of it, while cleansing you of your previous devilish corruption I am aware of. Unlike other devils who seeks to wholy corrupt souls in an instant, I instead have formed a large network of clients with only a small portion of the soul tainted. This small taint does not influence your actions in any way, but will still grant me a small part of your power. The greater span of my network allows me to not require as much from you to sustain myself.
The compensation will take the form of a part of your being, which can include but not limited to a name, a talent, possibly a part of your body or a pet. This compensation will be infused with a small portion of your soul and be granted to me, preventing corruption to the rest of your soul from my influence. Exact details of compensation can be determined at a later time, but will be collected within 3 months of the completion of my obligation.
If you have taken the time to read this document until the end, then it is highly likely that you are in a situation that is out of your control. Within the back of this book you will find the runes and circle required to contact my firm, along with proper pronunciation of the incantation. Consultations are completely free with no strings attached, although with high demand you may be put in contact with one of my associates instead.
In conclusion, it is best to be knowledgeable when you intend to deal with a devil. By understanding how they twist the interpretations of the words on the contract to suit their needs, and knowing you are capable of doing the same, you can escape the situation you find yourself in. It is the reason why I am forthcoming with this information ahead of your decision to contact me. As per other devils, my offer to you does benefit me in a greater manner than what you can likely understand, but unlike other devils, it will not come at the complete damnation of your soul. Weakening and interfering with other devils goals is my true reward in all this, while your payment is only to make a living.
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