The Demon Goes to Work Today As Well - Chapter 35

Chapter 35: The Demon Who Manages the Lowly (5)

Jung Minwoo, instead of returning to the dormitory, moved to the conference room with the Demon Communion members.

“Why did you call us to the conference room? Anyway, tomorrow’s exam is a fight with the instructor, so there’s nothing much to talk about, right?”

Jung Minwoo shook his head at Anubis’s question and said,

“No, the test has changed.”

“Huh? You’re saying the test changed?!”

“It makes sense that it would change, considering how many goblins died.”

“Now that I hear it, it does make sense.”

Anubis nodded as if she understood Jung Minwoo’s explanation.

“How did the test change?”

Venus, who was listening to the conversation, asked while looking at Jung Minwoo.

“The test has been changed to fighting ‘orcs’.”

“Orcs…”

At Jung Minwoo’s answer, Venus fell into thought for a moment before saying,

“Orcs are definitely monsters that are belligerent in battle, right?”

“That’s right, they’re called battle maniacs.”

“It seems a bit overwhelming for goblins to deal with them.”

Rok, who was listening to the conversation, said while scratching his head,

“Doesn’t it matter if we lose? Anyway, there are only 10 left, so we don’t have to worry about scores, right? Ribbit, ribbit.”

Jung Minwoo shook his head at Rok’s words and explained the reason.

“You only get points if you kill the orcs. And since the stage is set, shouldn’t we aim for the top 5?”

“That’s true. Ribbit, ribbit.”

Rok clapped his hands and answered as if he understood.

“And you don’t have to worry too much about dealing with orcs. They’re surprisingly easy to deal with.”

“Easy to deal with?”

“Yes, they’re belligerent in battle, but their attacks are slow and simple, so if you make good use of the advantage of numbers, you can hunt them without difficulty.”

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The Demon Communion members, after listening to Jung Minwoo’s explanation, seemed to be lost in thought, as if they hadn’t grasped the idea.

‘Hmm… I need to explain the strategy in detail.’

Since it wouldn’t do for other demons to steal their rankings, Jung Minwoo explained the strategy he had in mind to the Demon Communion members in detail.

“Did everyone understand?”
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After explaining the strategy for about 10 minutes.

“Certainly, we can subdue them by taking advantage of our numbers!”

“Hmm, with that, we can catch them without losing any goblins.”

“…Not bad.”

“I don’t have the advantage of numbers, so I’ll have to use the second strategy that Minwoo talked about. Ribbit, ribbit.”

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The Demon Communion members answered with sparkling eyes.

Just as the talk about tomorrow’s exam was coming to an end.

“Minwoo-nim, did you also find out about this with ‘Demon Eye’?”

Venus asked about his unique trait.

‘Now, I need to explain it.’

Jung Minwoo had been thinking about the ability to talk about this in preparation for this moment.

“You asked me before if I could see the future, right?”

“I did, right?”

“As you said, I can see the future.”

“””?!”””

Venus and the Demon Communion members couldn’t hide their surprise at the statement that he could see the future.

“But, I can’t see the future perfectly.”

And at Jung Minwoo’s following words, the Demon Communion members tilted their heads.

“Because it shows me multiple futures.”

“…Multiple futures?”

“Yes, I choose the future that seems most likely and tell you about it.”

At Jung Minwoo’s words, Venus’s eyes sparkled as she said,

“Isn’t that amazing enough?”

“It seems that way, but there’s another drawback.”

“Another drawback?”
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“Yes, I can’t see it whenever I want.”

“What do you mean…?”

“It comes to mind randomly.”

“””Ah…”””

The Demon Communion members let out sighs of disappointment at the words that he couldn’t see it at will.

‘I’ve explained this much, they must have understood.’

The reason why Jung Minwoo came up with such detailed settings and made up this story was simple.

‘Later, even if I make a mistake, they’ll overlook it without suspicion.’

It was laying the groundwork to avoid being suspected when he made a mistake.

Because if a situation unfolded differently than he expected, he could just gloss over it by saying he saw a different future.

“Desire, talent, and even the future… It’s not for nothing that it’s the unique trait possessed by the Demon Lord.”

Venus said while gazing at Jung Minwoo with envious eyes.

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“Well, that’s true.”

Jung Minwoo shrugged his shoulders, about to end the meeting.

‘…Come to think of it, I didn’t even know their unique traits?’

He belatedly realized that he had not checked something so obvious.

‘I was so caught up in other things that I didn’t think to ask…’

Since he had already talked about his unique trait, Jung Minwoo decided to ask about theirs as well.

“So, now that my explanation is over. Can you explain your unique traits?”

When he asked what their unique traits were.

“I’ll answer first!”

Anubis raised her hand and said,

“Mine is, I get stronger!”

A concise explanation.

“Can you tell me in detail?”

However, since he needed to know the detailed effects to use them properly later, he asked for a proper explanation.

“Really? Let’s see…”

Anubis called out her unique trait and read the explanation as it was.

【Awakening】

Physical abilities are enhanced according to the use of demonic energy.

‘Awakening?’
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Listening to the explanation, Jung Minwoo realized it was a more outstanding unique trait than he had thought.

‘I thought it just made her stronger, but it actually enhances her physical abilities. That’s no joke, is it?’

Some might wonder what the difference is.

‘There’s a huge difference.’

Physical abilities include various things like senses, flexibility, and recovery, so there was a big difference between simply becoming stronger and improving overall physical abilities.

“I’ll answer next! Ribbit, ribbit.”

As soon as Anubis’s explanation ended, Rok raised his hand and said.

“Explain.”

“My unique trait is…”

【Monster Transformation】

Transforms into a monster form using demonic energy.

However, the monster’s appearance and abilities vary depending on the amount of demonic energy used.

Hearing Rok’s unique trait, Jung Minwoo stroked his chin and fell into thought.

‘The appearance and abilities vary depending on the amount used…’

He couldn’t be sure yet, but he had a hunch that if the abilities changed according to the appearance, the versatility would be limitless.

‘I can check this out later.’

Jung Minwoo looked up at Elin.

“…My unique trait is…”

Elin blushed shyly as she talked about her unique trait.

【Elemental Affinity】

Can manipulate all elements using demonic energy.

‘Crazy…’

And hearing the explanation, Jung Minwoo couldn’t hide his bewilderment.

‘She was only using ice with this ability?’

Elin had the most unique trait of the three.

‘I underestimated Elin too much.’

Jung Minwoo revised his assessment of Elin’s value.

“Is it my turn now?”

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Venus, who was listening, stepped forward and said.

“As Minwoo-nim knows, my unique trait is ‘Charm’.”

As Venus said, it was something he already knew, so he listened to her explanation with an indifferent expression.

【Charm】

Seduces the target using demonic energy. Can be used regardless of race or gender, and the effect is doubled when the target has personal feelings for the caster.

‘It’s definitely a cheat ability.’

Hearing the unique traits of the Demon Communion members, Jung Minwoo thought once again that he had made the right decision in taking them as his subordinates.

‘They won’t lose to other demons even after graduation.’

He wanted to discuss how to utilize their abilities, but since they had the exam tomorrow, he had no choice but to postpone the conversation and end the meeting.

The next day.

The third exam was conducted in each individual’s personal breeding grounds.

“Trainee number 1, are you ready?”

Jung Minwoo smiled brightly at the question of the instructor in charge of the ‘Monster Management’ subject and answered.

“Yes, I’m ready.”

At Jung Minwoo’s answer, the instructor took out a stopwatch and said,

“You can start fighting when I give the signal.”

At the instructor’s words, Jung Minwoo turned to the goblins and said,

“Did you all hear that?”

“””Kiek!!!”””

The goblins answered vigorously with fierce eyes.

Satisfied with their disciplined appearance, Jung Minwoo smiled and shifted his gaze towards the lone orc.

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“Snort, snort.”

Green skin and a pig nose. Unlike its comical face, its body was muscular.

Moreover, with its huge size and the axe it was holding, it was even intimidating.

Just as the orc and the goblins were staring at each other, exuding a menacing atmosphere.

“Start the battle.”

At the instructor’s shout, the orc started charging towards where the goblins were.

“Kuiiiiik!”

As the orc swung its axe towards the goblins.

Whoosh!

The goblins lay flat on the ground, calmly dodging the axe.

“Kieeeeek!!”

And the goblins took out the daggers they were wearing on their waists and infused them with demonic energy.

“Kuik?”

The orc, sensing something was wrong, tried to approach the goblins.

“””Kieeeeek!!!”””

But the goblins’ attack was faster.

Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud.

As the daggers embedded themselves in the orc’s body.

“Kuiiiiiiik!”

The orc snorted and tried to pull out the daggers stuck in its body.

Thud!

“Kueeeeek!!!”

Two daggers pierced the orc’s eyes.

Clang!

The orc dropped its axe and covered its eyes with its hands.

‘No matter how strong it is, if it can’t see, it becomes meaningless.’

The strategy Jung Minwoo devised was simple.

Aim for the vital points.

‘Even if they can handle demonic energy, they can’t bridge the gap between species.’

Therefore, he had them aim for the body first to make it let its guard down, then strike the vital points.

‘I’d like to weaken it with bows, but…’

Unfortunately, bows were weapons that required proficiency, so they were difficult for the goblins to use.

“Kieeeeek!”

The goblins, having thrown all their daggers, started to pressure the orc with spears.

“Kuek!!”

Thud, thud, thud, thud!

The orc tried to resist by swinging its fists.

“””Kiek!”””

But the systematically trained goblins took advantage of the orc’s openings and persistently attacked.

As time passed, the number of wounds on the orc’s body increased.

“…Kuik.”

After about 10 minutes, it was driven to the point where it could barely stand.

Seeing their chance, the goblins abandoned their spears and raised their swords to finish it off.

“Kiek!”

And 100 goblins rushed at the orc, hacking at its body.

Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud!

Thump!

In the end, the orc couldn’t withstand the attacks and collapsed to the ground, dying pathetically.

“Kieeeeek!”

The goblins rejoiced at the fact that they had defeated an enemy stronger than themselves and shouted amongst themselves.

‘They fought well.’

Jung Minwoo thought that at this rate, he might be able to aim for first place in this exam as well.

“12 minutes and 34 seconds. Excellent.”

The instructor, who had been watching the fight, exclaimed in admiration.

“Trainee number 1. To have trained them so systematically is truly remarkable.”

At the instructor’s words, Jung Minwoo bowed his head and replied,

“It’s all thanks to listening diligently to your lessons.”

The instructor burst into laughter at Jung Minwoo’s flattery.

“Hoho, is that so? If Trainee number 1 says so, it must be true.”

The instructor put away the stopwatch and continued speaking.

“The exam results will be announced comprehensively in the evening, so you can check them then.”

“Understood.”

Afterward, Jung Minwoo saw the instructor off and left his personal breeding grounds, returning to the dormitory.

That evening.

“Shall we go?”

Jung Minwoo headed towards the bulletin board with the Demon Communion members to check their grades.

Mumble, mumble, mumble.
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The demons who were chattering while looking at the bulletin board, upon spotting Jung Minwoo and his companions.

Clack!

Shut their mouths as if on cue.

Step, step, step.

And as Jung Minwoo walked forward.

Swoosh!

The demons, without exception, started to make way for them.

‘Hmm, seeing this reminds me of the beginning of the semester.’

Jung Minwoo smiled faintly, remembering when the demons made way for him after he subdued Rok and another demon.

“…”

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However, the demons, seeing his smile, seemed to interpret it differently as their expressions stiffened.

Not particularly interested in clearing up the misunderstanding, Jung Minwoo ignored their gazes and approached the bulletin board.

[Managing the Lowly Exam Results Announcement]

1st Place — 1st Exam (100) 2nd Exam (100) 3rd Exam (100) = 100 And as expected, Jung Minwoo’s number was written at the very top.

‘Good, it went according to plan.’ Jung Minwoo smiled with satisfaction at the fact that he was one step closer to graduating at the top of his class.

‘Now I just need to do well on the last exam.’

Afterward, Jung Minwoo and the Demon Communion members finished checking their grades and left leisurely.