The Demon Goes to Work Today As Well - Chapter 38

Chapter 38: Competition (1)

The morning of the competition.

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Unlike the usual quiet mornings, the Training Center was bustling with activity.

“””It is an honor to meet the Demon Lords.”””

The instructors stood at the main gate, bowing their heads towards the entering Demon Lords.

“Oh, yeah.”

“It’s been a while.”

The Demon Lords accepted the greetings with indifferent faces, raising their hands dismissively.

As the Demon Lords entered one by one through the main gate.

“Oh, Deetan! How have you been?”

One Demon Lord approached a massive demon, greeting him.

“Have you been well, Demon Lord-nim?”

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The massive demon, no, ‘Deetan,’ greeted him with a humble posture, unlike the imposing presence he had shown during the entrance ceremony.

“Have you been well, Demon Lord-nim?”

The massive demon, no, ‘Deetan,’ greeted him with a humble posture, unlike the imposing presence he had shown during the entrance ceremony.

“Still not telling the trainees your name?”

At the Demon Lord’s question, Deetan replied with a firm expression.

“Not yet. It’s a luxury to reveal our names to those who can’t even be called demons.”

That’s right.

The reason the instructors hadn’t revealed their names to the trainees until now was because they were still trainees.

“Well, it was the same in my time. I guess it won’t change.”

The Demon Lord said, his face momentarily lost in reminiscence.

“Oh my, I’ve kept you too long. Well then, good luck.”
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“Please enter, Demon Lord-nim.”

Meanwhile, the group of Demon Lords heading towards the auditorium was engaged in a heated conversation about the trainees.

“I wonder if there are any decent trainees this time. Last time, they were all trash, so I couldn’t choose any.”

At the words of ‘Belial,’ ranked 68th, ‘Andromalius,’ ranked 72nd, spoke up.

“Belial-nim, haven’t you heard the news?”

Belial tilted her head at Andromalius’s words and asked.

“What news?”

“The news that a trainee with the ‘Demon Eye’ has appeared.”

“…Really?”

At Belial’s question, Kimaris, ranked 66th, who was listening to the conversation, stepped forward and said.

“Haven’t you even checked the documents? It’s been quite a stir this time because a trainee with the ‘Demon Eye’ appeared.”

At Kimaris’s words, Belial scratched her head and said.

“I didn’t think to check because there haven’t been any decent ones.”

“Tsk, that’s why you’re stuck at 68th place, you’re so unprepared.”

“…Haha, I guess I’ll have to check properly next time.”

As they continued their conversation, they entered the auditorium.

Unlike the entrance ceremony, the interior of the auditorium was decorated quite luxuriously.

“Let’s each sit at the number written on our seats.”

The Demon Lords walked to their seats with their numbers on them, as if familiar with this scene.

As time passed, the auditorium was filled with Demon Lords.

“The Demon Lord-nim will now enter. Please show respect.”

A demon announced Satan’s arrival.

“What, the Demon Lord-nim is here?”

“Isn’t this his first time in 2,000 years?”

“Could it be that he’s here because of the trainee with the ‘Demon Eye’?”

The Demon Lords couldn’t hide their surprise at the Demon Lord’s visit and began to murmur amongst themselves.

Creak―

And as the door opened and Satan entered.

“””Greetings to the noble Demon Lord-nim!!”””

Thud―!

All the Demon Lords knelt on one knee and bowed their heads.

“Oh, hello.”

Satan waved his hand and entered the auditorium with his subordinates.

Thud, thud, thud.

As he walked in and was about to move to the seat marked ‘0.’

“Demon Lord-nim, have you been well?”

A Demon Lord blocked Satan’s path and greeted him.

A demon with a decrepit appearance.

If it weren’t for the black horns protruding from his forehead, one would have mistaken him for an ordinary old man.

Satan looked at the Demon Lord who had stepped forward with a disgusted look and said.

“…Baal.”

The Demon Lord in front of him was ‘Baal,’ ranked 1st among the 72 Demon Lords.

“It is quite a pleasure to see you after 2,000 years.”

At Baal’s words, Satan let out a hollow laugh and said.

“Never mind that. What are you doing? Why are you standing there?”

At Satan’s reprimand, Baal shrugged his shoulders with a nonchalant expression.

“Shouldn’t there be at least one demon who welcomes you like this?”

Thud.

At Baal’s arrogant remark, a demon standing next to Satan stepped forward and said.

“Have you lost your mind? What kind of disgraceful behavior is this towards the Demon Lord-nim? Kneel down this instant and apologize for your arrogance.”

“…What?”

Baal frowned at the demon’s words and glared at him, but.

“If you do not kneel within 5 seconds, I will consider it an attempt to insult the Demon Lord-nim and immediately execute you.”

The demon, far from backing down, raised his demonic energy and threatened Baal.

“You… Have you forgotten that you are merely a 1st Rank demon? Those are not words to be spoken to a Demon Lord.”

“My only lord is the Demon Lord-nim, so I have no need to be polite to other insignificant beings.”

“…There’s a reason for ranks.”

“Then why aren’t you showing respect to the Demon Lord-nim?”
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Baal let out a deep sigh and simultaneously raised his demonic energy as he spoke.

“…Do you think you can handle the consequences of your actions?”

“I only do things I can handle.”

Crackle, crackle, crackle―!

As the demonic energy of the two demons collided and the auditorium began to shake.

“Both of you, stop it.”

Thud―!

Demonic energy from a different dimension pressed down on Baal’s body.

“Ugh!”

Unable to withstand the force, Baal was forced to kneel on one knee.

“Stop messing around and go back to your seat.”

As soon as Satan withdrew his power.

“…Understood.”

Baal got up from his position, grinding his teeth in frustration.

“…The fact that you came after 2,000 years means you’re here to recruit the trainee with the ‘Demon Eye,’ right?”

As if reluctant to return to his seat, Baal said with a meaningful expression.

“So?”

Satan flicked his finger as if to tell him to get to the point.

“…I’m just saying, it would be quite interesting if that trainee were to become part of my faction.”

“Are you done talking?”

“…”

“Then get lost.”

“…”

At the nonchalant response, Baal frowned and returned to his original seat.

“Crazy bastard.”

Satan shook his head and watched him go before moving to his own seat.

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By the time all the Demon Lords were seated.

“The competition will begin soon, so finish any preparations you have quickly.”

The trainees were busy preparing for the competition in the waiting room.

“Phew, I’m so nervous.”

“To stand before the Demon Lords.”

“I wonder if I can be chosen…?”

“Let’s just do what we practiced… Just what we practiced.”

Most of the demons were constantly practicing to show a good side to the Demon Lords.

However, there was a group who sat comfortably in chairs and rested.

“You guys don’t need to practice?”

That group was Jung Minwoo and the members of the Jungsin Cult.

“Of course.”

“Prepare? What more is there to do?”

“…Yeah.”

“We’ve practiced enough! Croak, croak.”

The Jungsin Cult members replied to Jung Minwoo’s question with confident expressions.

“What will you guys show at the competition?”

Jung Minwoo had been busy in the individual training room during the competition preparations, so he didn’t know what kind of competition the Jungsin Cult members would hold.

“I thought about showing my unique trait, but it seemed a bit ambiguous to show it during the competition. I practiced subduing the enemy with a whip.”

Jung Minwoo nodded at Venus’ answer.
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‘Well, it’s true that it’s a bit strange to show yourself charming a demon during the competition.’

Next, when he turned his eyes to Anubis.

“I’m prepared to beat the crap out of the enemies!”

Anubis pounded her chest and replied vigorously.

‘That’s so Anubis.’

Jung Minwoo thought it was a competition style that suited her.

“…I’m going to show them how I handle all the elements.”

Perhaps it was because she could now perfectly handle the elements that a subtle confidence was felt in Elin’s tone.

‘The Demon Lords will drool when they see her handling the elements.’

Her ability was rare, so she would be chosen by many Demon Lords.

“I’m going to show them the different forms I can transform into. Croak, croak.”

“Forms?”

“Yes, I can now transform into other forms. Croak, croak.”

At Rok’s words, Jung Minwoo looked at him with interest.

“What kind of forms can you transform into?”

Rok replied to Jung Minwoo’s question with a bright smile.

“I’ll show you at the competition. Croak, croak.”

“Alright.”

Jung Minwoo chuckled and nodded at Rok’s answer.
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“Minwoo-nim, are you well prepared?”

Jung Minwoo pointed to the auditorium at Venus’ question.

“It’ll be faster to see the competition, which will begin soon, than to answer that.”

“You’re full of confidence.”

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“Of course, I prepared with all my heart.”

“I’m really looking forward to it.”

As Jung Minwoo and the Jungsin Cult members were chatting and spending their time.

“Number 1, the competition will begin soon. Come out.”

An instructor entered the waiting room and called Jung Minwoo.

“I understand.”

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Jung Minwoo got up from his seat with the answer.

“I’ll be back.”

Afterwards, Jung Minwoo headed to the stage, receiving cheers from the Jungsin Cult members.

As he climbed onto the stage.

“Is that the trainee with ‘Demon Eye’?”

“He’s good-looking.”

“Surely, he’ll hold a competition related to ‘Demon Eye’, right?”

“Then, we’ll be able to get a glimpse of ‘Demon Eye’?”

The Demon Lords murmured, looking at Jung Minwoo with interested eyes.

‘They’re all expecting me to use ‘Demon Eye’.’

But unfortunately, unlike the Demon Lords’ expectations, Jung Minwoo had prepared something different.

And as he looked at the audience and took in the faces of the Demon Lords.

‘…He’s in a very noticeable spot.’

Perhaps because of his position as the Demon Lord, Satan was sitting on a chair that was several times more dazzling than the chairs the other Demon Lords were sitting on.

As he made eye contact with Satan.

Wink—

He closed one eye and winked.

“…Hmm.”

He didn’t know when Venus winked at him, but when he was winked at by a man, he felt a creepy feeling.

Jung Minwoo avoided Satan’s gaze, bowed to the audience, and said.

“It’s an honor to meet the noble Demon Lord-nim and the Demon Lords. I hope you’ll enjoy my competition.”

Then, Jung Minwoo breathed demonic energy into the ring and chanted the activation word.

“Shadow Deployment.”

Squirm, squirm, squirm.

Then, the shadows began to rise slowly, taking the form of demons.

Dozens of them.

“…Shadows?”

“What is this? Wasn’t he going to show us ‘Demon Eye’?”

“Is he really the trainee with ‘Demon Eye’?”

Some of the Demon Lords were bewildered by the sight.

“Is he trying to deceive us?”

“Ha, to hold a competition that’s not about ‘Demon Eye’… How absurd.”

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“Is he that confident of being chosen even if it’s not ‘Demon Eye’?”

Some of the Demon Lords expressed their anger towards Jung Minwoo.

‘It’s the reaction I expected.’

But, unlike the two reactions, there were also some Demon Lords who showed a calm reaction.

‘The Demon Lords within the top 10…’

They were looking at him, as if they had expected this situation.

‘That old man is a bit annoying.’

And among them, the gleaming eyes of the Demon Lord, who looked like an old man, were very annoying.

‘Well, it’s none of my business.’

Then, Jung Minwoo, ignoring the old man’s gaze, gave an order while looking at the shadows.

Slide—

With stealthy movements, they found their places.

“…Could it be?”

“That… look?”

A few quick-witted Demon Lords realized what Jung Minwoo was trying to do.

“Hoo…”

Also, Satan, who was sitting on the dazzling chair, looked on with an interested gaze.

Jung Minwoo embraced a shadow in the shape of a woman in the center and said.

“Music, please.”

―!!

Then, at the same time as the music that was used at the Demon Lord’s inauguration ceremony began to flow through the auditorium.

Step, step, step, step!

Jung Minwoo and the shadows began to dance, showing off their dazzling movements.