The Demon Goes to Work Today As Well - Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Unique Trait (2)

I looked at the message window.

【You have awakened the unique trait ‘Demon Eye’】

【You have awakened the unique trait ‘Mind’s Eye’】

A message window popped up, saying that I had awakened ‘Demon Eye’ and ‘Mind’s Eye’.

‘Demon Eye and Mind’s Eye?’

I don’t know why I awakened two unique traits, but……

‘This is a jackpot, isn’t it?’

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One thing was for sure: this situation was working out in my favor.

The process of obtaining a unique trait was truly horrific, but considering that I got not one but two, it could be considered a pretty cheap price to pay.

‘The other guys probably only awakened one. I can think of it as being a little ahead.’

The instructor had told me that only one unique trait could be awakened, so this could be considered the first case.

‘There could be someone who’s hiding the fact that they got an extra unique trait……’

Even if there was, I had a feeling it wouldn’t be common.

‘Alright, let’s check out the effects.’

Having finished organizing his thoughts, Jung Minwoo decided to check the effects of the unique traits.

‘But…… how do I check them?’

Jung Minwoo looked around and cautiously touched the message window that said ‘Demon Eye’.

【Demon – Demon Eye】

By focusing your mind, you can see through the desired desires of higher beings.

Then, an explanation window about the unique trait appeared before his eyes.

‘……You can see through desires?’

Jung Minwoo looked at the Frog Man sitting next to him to check the effect.

And when he focused his mind……

【Survival】

Letters combined above his head, forming the word ‘Survival’.

‘That guy’s desire is survival?’

Considering that they would be disposed of if they didn’t rank in the top 10, it made sense that he would feel the desire for survival.

‘Should I check the other demons too?’

As Jung Minwoo turned his head and looked at the demons around him……

【Survival】, 【Survival】, 【Survival】, 【Survival】……

The word ‘Survival’ was floating above their heads.

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‘Should I check the instructors too?’

The moment Jung Minwoo tried to check the desire of the giant demon standing on the platform……

Zzzap!

‘Ugh!’

A sharp pain shot through his right eye.

‘……What the, why all of a sudden?’

While Jung Minwoo was wondering about the sudden pain……

【Unable to confirm due to difference in Rank】

A message window appeared before his eyes, kindly explaining the reason.

‘Kindly my ass…… You should have explained this beforehand!’
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Jung Minwoo grumbled inwardly and rubbed his eyes.

‘But I can definitely see that it’s useful.’

Knowing the main desire would make it easier to control someone because you could roughly predict what kind of actions they would take.

Jung Minwoo felt a deep sense of satisfaction and decided to check his other unique trait, ‘Mind’s Eye’.

As before, when he touched the message window……

【Human – Mind’s Eye】

By focusing your mind, you can see through the thoughts of higher beings.
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An explanation appeared before his eyes, just like when he checked Demon Eye.
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‘You can see through thoughts?’

Being able to see desires was already amazing, but to be able to see through thoughts as well?

‘……This is insane.’

If he could read thoughts, he could prepare for anything in advance by taking a step ahead.

‘……And, if I play my cards right, I might be able to figure out the test questions.’

If he read the instructor’s thoughts while the class was in session, he would be able to raise his class evaluation score more easily than others.

‘You could say it’s cowardly…… but the world of competition is inherently ruthless.’

Jung Minwoo smiled slyly to himself.

‘I think I’ve awakened my unique traits quite successfully?’

He didn’t know what kind of unique traits the other demons had gotten yet, but he thought he might be ranked in the top tier with these.

‘Now that I’ve got Mind’s Eye, I should experiment with this too, right?’

Jung Minwoo looked at the Frog Man and decided to try to see through his thoughts.

As he focused his mind on the Frog Man……

【Monster Transformation…… I got an amazing unique trait! Ribbit, ribbit】

Letters combined above his head, forming the Frog Man’s thoughts into words.

‘Monster Transformation? Is it a unique trait that turns you into a monster?’

Judging from what he was saying, it seemed like he had gotten a pretty decent unique trait.

‘I’ll have to take a closer look when he demonstrates it later.’

He was the first friend Jung Minwoo had made in the demon world after being reborn, but the Frog Man was also one of his competitors, so he needed to be wary.

Jung Minwoo looked away from the Frog Man and turned his gaze to the giant demon on the platform.

‘Should I try again?’

He didn’t want to feel the pain in his eyes again, but he thought it was worth experimenting to see if the human unique traits would work.

‘Alright, let’s do it.’

Steeling his resolve, he focused his mind once more.

Zzzap!

‘Damn it!’

A sharp pain shot through his left eye, and at the same time……

【Unable to confirm due to significant difference in Rank】

A message window popped up, saying it was currently impossible.

‘Tsk, it’s not working, is it.’

Jung Minwoo decided to try again when his Rank increased after getting a name.

Just as he was finishing organizing his thoughts……

“It seems like you’ve all awakened your unique traits, so come forward and demonstrate them.”

The giant demon on the platform ordered them to demonstrate their unique traits.

The other demons got up from their seats and began to line up where the instructors were.

“Shall we go too?”

The moment Jung Minwoo tried to move with the Frog Man……

“Ribbit, ribbit?”

The Frog Man looked at him with a puzzled expression.

“What, is there something on my face?”

At Jung Minwoo’s question, the Frog Man pointed at his eyes and said,

“No, it’s not that, your eye color has changed. Ribbit, ribbit.”

“Eye color?”

“Yeah, they were both black before, but now your right eye has turned red and your left eye has turned gold. Ribbit, ribbit.”

“……Really?”

At the Frog Man’s words, Jung Minwoo realized that his eye color had changed because of the unique traits.

‘As long as there’s no problem with my vision, it doesn’t matter.’

He had already gotten horns and a tail after being reborn, so what did it matter if his eye color had changed?

‘But I should probably check it out later when I get back to the dorm.’

Afterward, Jung Minwoo got up from his seat with the Frog Man and joined the line.

The demons were demonstrating their unique traits in front of the instructors.

‘Fortunately, there aren’t any amazing unique traits.’

He would have to look further, but so far, he hadn’t seen any unique traits that were better than his.

Jung Minwoo fell into thought for a moment as he watched the demons demonstrate.

‘What kind of unique trait should I show?’

Demon Eye and Mind’s Eye.

He pondered which one he should show to get a good score from the instructors.

‘There’s the option of showing both……’

Since there had never been a demon with two unique traits, it wouldn’t be a good idea to draw attention to himself in that aspect.

‘It’s too risky to reveal.’

If he wasn’t careful, his human soul might be revealed, and his life could be in danger.

‘Then, it would be better to show Demon Eye.’

Since Mind’s Eye was also obtained as a human unique trait, it would be safer to show Demon Eye.

As he finished organizing his thoughts……

“It’s my turn already. Ribbit, ribbit.”

The Frog Man’s turn came in an instant.

“Go for it.”

“Thanks. Ribbit, ribbit.”

At Jung Minwoo’s encouragement, the Frog Man nodded and walked toward where the instructors were standing.

“Number.”

“Number 2! Ribbit, ribbit.”

“What’s your unique trait?”

“It’s ‘Monster Transformation’! Ribbit, ribbit.”

The Frog Man answered the instructor’s question energetically.

“Oh, really? Show me right away.”

The instructor, who had been looking bored until now, showed an interested expression and ordered him to demonstrate.

“Monster Transformation!”

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The Frog Man immediately used his unique trait at the instructor’s words.

“……Riiiiibbbbbiiit!”

And his body began to swell rapidly……

“……Ribbit!!!!”

His human-shaped body transformed into a frog’s body, and something resembling bat wings sprouted from his back.

‘……Crazy.’

Jung Minwoo couldn’t close his mouth at the sight.

‘……This much?’

It was understandable, because a monster that looked at least 10 meters tall was standing right in front of him.

“Finally, someone with a decent unique trait has appeared.”

“I like it.”

“It’s the most useful one among the combat types.”

The instructors exclaimed in admiration as they looked at the Frog Man.

“Try attacking the wall.”

Then, they pointed at the wall and ordered him to attack.

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“Ptoo!!!”

The Frog Man puffed out his cheeks and spat at the wall.

Sizzle―

The wall where the spit landed instantly melted away.

‘……’

Jung Minwoo, witnessing the immense destructive power, resolved to treat the Frog Man well in the future.

“We need to check other things, but this is enough for now. You can go.”

“Yes, sir.”

The Frog Man released his unique trait and stepped aside.

“Next, come out.”

The instructors wrote something on their documents, then looked at him and said.

‘……Damn it.’

Jung Minwoo made a dismayed expression inwardly.

‘I should have demonstrated first if I knew this was going to happen.’

After such a flashy display of a unique trait, the next person up would inevitably feel pressured.
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But it was too late for regrets, so Jung Minwoo steeled his resolve and walked forward.

“Number.”

“Number 1.”

“What’s your unique trait?”

“It’s Demon Eye.”

At Jung Minwoo’s words, the instructors made bewildered expressions.

“De, Demon Eye?”

“……Demon Eye?”

“……Are you talking about the Demon Eye we know?”

Jung Minwoo tilted his head at their reaction.

‘Why are they reacting like that?’

And it didn’t take long for him to realize why they were reacting this way.

“Didn’t they say the Demon Lord also has Demon Eye?”
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“You mean the eye that can see through desires?”

“Isn’t this the first demon with Demon Eye in 10,000 years?”

Coincidentally, the ‘Demon Eye’ unique trait was possessed by someone called the Demon Lord.

“You said Demon Eye?”

The giant demon, who hadn’t even glanced at the demons until now, came down from the platform and spoke to Jung Minwoo.

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Then, try to see through the instructors’ desires.”

“Yes, sir.”

Jung Minwoo nodded and looked at the instructors.

He was bewildered by the sudden turn of events, but……

‘This is a chance to make a good impression!’

Jung Minwoo wasn’t stupid enough to miss this opportunity.

‘Can I see the instructors’ desires?’

He hesitated to use Demon Eye because he had failed to see the giant demon’s desire just now, but……

‘If I try and it doesn’t work, I can explain it then.’

Giving up without trying wasn’t his style, so he decided to give it a go.

As he focused his mind on the instructors……

‘It’s, it’s working!’

【Maintain the Status Quo】, 【Promotion】, 【Strength】

Letters combined above the instructors’ heads, forming words.

Jung Minwoo pointed at the instructors and said one by one,

“You have desires for maintaining the status quo, promotion, and strength.”

“””Gasp!”””

The instructors covered their mouths, unable to hide their surprise.

“Hmm.”

The giant demon, who had been watching, said with an intrigued expression.

“Then, can you see my desire too?”

At the demon’s question, Jung Minwoo carefully answered, trying not to offend him.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t confirm due to your high Rank.”

“Rank…… I see. You can go now.”

“Yes, sir.”

Jung Minwoo left his spot and cheered inwardly.

‘……Success!’

He knew it was a good unique trait, but he didn’t expect it to be so highly praised.

‘I can’t believe I even got the giant demon’s attention.’

This could be considered a pretty good start.

“I’ve never seen the instructors make those kinds of expressions before. It must be a really amazing unique trait. Ribbit, ribbit.”

The Frog Man, who had been waiting in front, congratulated him, happy as if it were his own accomplishment.

“I just got lucky.”

Jung Minwoo chuckled and shrugged.

The moment he started walking with the Frog Man to leave the auditorium……

Tingle―

He felt numerous gazes on his back.

‘Hmm?’

When Jung Minwoo turned his head to where the gazes were coming from……

‘……’

The demons waiting in line were looking at him.

And not with friendly eyes.

‘Are they feeling competitive?’

Jung Minwoo could tell their desire without even using Demon Eye.

【Victory】

They wanted to defeat him.

‘Bring it on. I don’t run from fights that come my way.’

He had spent his entire life before being reborn going through hellish competition.
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‘I’ll use you as stepping stones to climb even higher.’

Jung Minwoo smiled slyly at them and left the auditorium with the Frog Man.