The Demon Goes to Work Today As Well - Chapter 22

Chapter 22: Exam Preparation (1)
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“…Are you telling me to fight goblins?”

Owl asked Jung Minwoo with an incredulous expression.

“Yes, but you have to be careful not to hurt them.”

Unlike the individual training rooms, which generated a protective barrier during sparring, the individual breeding grounds unfortunately lacked such a function.

“Ha, I never thought I’d be fighting such inferior beings.”

Owl let out a deep sigh.

“Starting tomorrow, spar with them for an hour every day. And give them feedback immediately if there’s anything they need to improve on.”

“An hour every day…”

Owl’s expression grew increasingly worse at the following words.

“Why, don’t you like it?”

Flinch―

Owl shuddered at Jung Minwoo’s question and said,

“…Haha, how could I not like it? I’ll do as I’m told.”

Owl had no choice, as refusing an order meant death.

“Right? I knew you’d like it.”

Jung Minwoo said with a bright smile.

“…But, may I ask why we’re doing this training? My mind can’t comprehend training pet monsters.”

Jung Minwoo chuckled at Owl’s question and replied,

“Don’t be curious, just do as you’re told.”

Jung Minwoo’s reason for having Owl spar with the goblins was simple.

‘I don’t know what kind of test they’ll give us. I have to be prepared for everything.’

He had no idea what the monster management exam would entail.

Therefore, Jung Minwoo intended to have Owl do everything possible to prepare for the exam.

“…I see, I overstepped my bounds with that question.”

Owl nodded, realizing that Jung Minwoo had no intention of answering.

‘Well, shall we get started then?’

Jung Minwoo looked away from Owl and towards the goblins.

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“Did you all hear what I just said?”

“””Kieeek!”””

The goblins waiting on the training ground answered energetically.

“Good, you’ve all been training hard, so I expect good results. Everyone, take up your weapons.”

At Jung Minwoo’s words, the goblins, with fear in their eyes, presented their respective weapons.

“The first one to fall will have to do extra training, you hear?”

Flinch―

At the mention of extra training, the fear in the goblins’ eyes vanished, replaced by a burning desire.

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“Then, begin!”

“””KieeEEEeeek!!!”””

At Jung Minwoo’s shout, the goblins all charged towards Owl.

“Haa… It’s not exactly pleasant to see these inferior beings charging at me.”

Owl sighed and adjusted his stance.

“Kieeek!”

The goblin at the forefront swung its sword at Owl.

Swish―Woosh!

Just as the sword neared his abdomen.

“Who would fall for such an obvious attack?”

Owl sidestepped, effortlessly dodging the goblin’s attack.

Thud―!

He then kicked the goblin in the abdomen.

“Kieeek?!”

The goblin flew back, tumbling pathetically on the ground.

“Ki, Kieek!!”

Seeing their comrade get sent flying, the other goblins erupted in anger, swinging their weapons.

“Hoo, so they can use demonic energy.”

Owl observed the goblins with a curious gaze, his feathers fluttering.

“But, they’re still inferior.”

“””…Kieeek!”””
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Clang, Clang, Clang, Clang, Cla―ang!

The goblins seemed to be blocking Owl’s attacks well with their weapons, but.

Thud, Thud, Thud, Thud, Thud―!

“””KieeEEEeeek!”””

Unable to overcome the difference in strength, they ultimately succumbed to his attacks.

“Are your heads just for decoration? If you have numbers, you need to know how to use them.”

Owl pointed out the goblins’ shortcomings.

“Do you not know what teamwork is? Did you think simply charging would be enough?”

And, surprisingly, he began to instruct them passionately, despite his initial reluctance.

‘He seems to have a knack for teaching.’

Jung Minwoo observed Owl with an amused look.

‘Well, he wouldn’t have become a member of the Demon Communion if he was incompetent.’

Although he became a slave after getting caught for his foolish actions, Owl’s abilities were not to be underestimated.

‘If it weren’t for me, he wouldn’t have been caught for poisoning the coffee either.’

If Jung Minwoo hadn’t caught him, Owl would have won the debate competition.
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‘Now that I know he’s competent, it’s only right to work him harder.’

Jung Minwoo decided to think about more tasks he could assign to Owl.

“””KieeEEEeeek!”””

Meanwhile, the goblins, listening to Owl’s advice, finally started using their heads.

“Hoo, what are you going to do by surrounding me?”

“KieeEEEeeek!”

Provoked by Owl, the goblins raised their weapons and charged simultaneously.

Lower body, abdomen, upper body.

The goblins launched a diverse array of attacks, ensuring their movements didn’t overlap.

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“You’re a bit more watchable now, but…”

Owl said, scattering his feathers.

“You’re still lacking.”

As feathers surrounded Owl.

Clang, Clang, Clang, Clang, Cla―ang!

They effortlessly deflected the goblins’ attacks.

“Foolish.”

Then, the feathers dispersed, intercepting each goblin one by one.

“””KieeEEEeeek!”””

The goblins fell helplessly under Owl’s attack, but.

“””KieeEEEeeek!!!”””

Desperate to avoid extra training, they got back up and charged again, screaming.

“…You’ve got tenacity, I’ll give you that.”

Owl continued to point out the goblins’ mistakes.

“Thrust with more sharpness!”

“Kieeek!”

“Stop wasting demonic energy like that!”

“Kieeek!”

“Stop attacking so predictably!”

“Kieeek!”

“Work together!”

“Kieeek!”

With each piece of advice from Owl, the goblins’ skills visibly improved.

‘They’re growing quickly.’

Jung Minwoo, watching the sparring session, smiled with satisfaction at their noticeable growth.

‘They’re still clumsy, though.’

After an hour passed.

“Training ends here.”

Owl, checking the time, announced the end of the session.

“Ki, Kieek…”

Thud―

The goblins collapsed onto the ground, gasping for breath.

“How was it?”

Jung Minwoo, seeing the training had ended, approached Owl and asked for his feedback.

“They’re still weak, being an inferior race, but they’re several times better than my own monsters.”

“In what way?”

“They’re good at handling demonic energy, and they quickly grasp the advice I give them.”

Jung Minwoo nodded at Owl’s praise.

“You’ve got your work cut out for you.”

“…Understood.”

Jung Minwoo then told Owl what time to come the next day and sent him on his way.

The next day.

“Now, with the exam approaching, all classes will be replaced with theory lessons.”

The instructor made an announcement about the exam.

“As you all know, the exam will cover five subjects.”

At the mention of five subjects, Jung Minwoo recalled the courses they were taking.

History of the Demon World, Great Figures of the Demon World, Characteristics of the Pigeons, The Demon’s Duty, and Planetary Invasion.

‘That’s quite a lot…’

The textbooks were at least five times thicker than the ones he had studied in his previous life, so there was a lot to memorize.

‘Especially “Great Figures of the Demon World,” it’s almost twice as thick as the other books.’

Even Jung Minwoo, who had been burning the midnight oil studying every day, hadn’t been able to fully review it due to its sheer volume.

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“Theory will be immensely helpful for your life as a demon, so study hard.”

The instructor’s words made Jung Minwoo fall into thought.

‘Even if I finish reviewing, it’ll be difficult to memorize everything perfectly.’

No matter how good he was at studying, his memory had its limits.

So, Jung Minwoo decided to use a little trick.

‘Well, it’s more like utilizing my ability than a trick.’

That ability was.

‘Using Mind’s Eye.’

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He would read the instructors’ minds to figure out the scope of the exam.

‘If I visit the instructors in charge of each subject, I should be able to figure out the scope without much difficulty.’

If his plan worked, securing first place in the exam would be a piece of cake.

Breaking off his thoughts, he looked back at the instructor, who was.

“Well then, good luck.”

Having finished his announcements, the instructor left the classroom without hesitation.

‘I should get going too.’

As Jung Minwoo gathered his textbooks and was about to get up.

“Minwoo, are you confident about doing well on the exam? Ribbit, ribbit.”

Rok, who was sitting next to him, spoke up.

‘It wouldn’t hurt to chat a little before leaving.’

Jung Minwoo sat back down and answered Rok’s question.

“No problem. You know I’m good at theory.”

Rok let out a small sigh and said,

“I envy you… I’m worried because I’m not making any progress with studying. Ribbit, ribbit.”

“Why, is it hard to understand?”

“Yeah, it’s harder to understand than I thought. Ribbit, ribbit.”

Jung Minwoo stroked his chin, lost in thought at Rok’s words.

‘Is he the type who’s weak at theory?’

Judging from Rok’s usual behavior, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that he had the second-best attitude in class after Jung Minwoo himself.

Moreover, knowing that Rok had been studying and training after class, he was aware of how much effort he was putting in.

‘There are always those types.’

The type who, no matter how much they studied, couldn’t seem to get results.

In most cases, such individuals tended to have flawed study methods.

‘I feel like I could help him quickly if I helped him…’

If he shared his study knowledge and the scope of the exam, Rok’s grades would also significantly improve.

‘However, I’m a little hesitant to help a competitor.’

It would be troublesome if Rok ended up doing better than him on the exam.

‘But… if I leave him like this, he might get disposed of.’

However, he felt uneasy leaving Rok to his own devices.

‘He’s the only one who’s been genuinely kind to me without any ulterior motives.’

The fact that Rok was the first friend he made after becoming a demon also played a part.

‘Ha, I guess I can give him some hints about the scope of the exam.’

He decided to help Rok this once, as it would be bothersome if his only friend ended up getting disposed of.

‘And, I might gain a good collaborator after graduation.’

Having made his decision, Jung Minwoo looked at Rok and said,

“Want me to help you with your studies?”

“R, Really? Ribbit, ribbit.”

Rok’s eyes widened in surprise at Jung Minwoo’s offer.

“Of course, what are friends for?”

“M, Minwoo… Ribbit, ribbit.”

“Ah, don’t cling to me.”

He pushed Rok away, who was trying to hug him, and said,

“How about we study in the evening?”

“Sounds good. Ribbit, ribbit.”

“Then, let’s meet in front of the library at 6 pm.”

“Thank you. Ribbit, ribbit.”

At Rok’s repeated expressions of gratitude, Jung Minwoo waved his hand and said,

“No need for thanks. Just work hard.”

“Got it! Ribbit, ribbit.”

“I have something to take care of, so I’ll be out for a bit.”

As Jung Minwoo left the classroom with his textbooks.

“Bye!”
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Werewolf waved at him.

‘Why is she here?’

Jung Minwoo frowned as he looked at Werewolf.

“It’s nothing special. I have a favor to ask.”

Werewolf scratched her cheek and smiled awkwardly, then.

“A favor?”

“Yeah, teach me how to study!”

She suddenly asked him to teach her how to study.

‘How can she ask so boldly?’

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Although Jung Minwoo had offered to help Rok with his studies first.

‘She’s different from Rok.’

Unlike Rok, she was nothing more than a competitor.

‘I should refuse.’

Jung Minwoo shook his head and said to Werewolf,

“Sorry, but teaching isn’t really my hobby.”

As he tried to pass her by.

“If you teach me, I’ll grant you one wish, within reasonable limits!”

Werewolf made a tempting offer.

‘One wish in exchange for teaching her… not bad.’

Although she was ignorant, her combat abilities were unmatched, so if he utilized her well, she could be a valuable asset.

“Are you really going to grant me any wish?”

Jung Minwoo, as if he had never coldly refused her, put on a friendly smile and asked again.

“Y, Yeah.”

Werewolf nodded reluctantly at his expression.

“Alright, let’s go make a contract right now.”

Jung Minwoo smiled mischievously and immediately took Werewolf to the meeting room.