The demon scam

Now is the time to be smart... If you tell her you're a mortal, she will most likely kill you, and Merle too for that matter. If you can pull of a scam, pretending to be a demon like her, you might have a chance.

You fake a smirk and straighten up, making a huge effort to ignore the sickening pain in your side. "Yeah, actually, quite a bit of fun," you say. "Got a little careless though, but it's just a scratch."

Yeah, I wish... you add in your mind, knowing that your wound is actually more than likely fatal.

The cat-demon giggles softly. "Serves you right..."