The Demon Goes to Work Today As Well - Chapter 45

Chapter 45: Ball (1)

While Jung Minwoo and the Demon Communion members were fighting against 700 demons.

“Is that truly the power of a single cadet…?”

The instructors, who were observing the scene from the control room, couldn’t hide their astonishment.

“Although it’s a bit inaccurate to call a cadet with ‘Demon Eye’ a mere cadet, other cadets agree.”

Although overshadowed by Jung Minwoo’s outstanding performance, the Demon Communion members were actually demons with tremendous talent, the kind that rarely appeared in a single cohort.

“Indeed, they have the talent worthy of being chosen by the Demon Lord.”

“As expected, the Demon Lord’s insight is exceptional.”

“That’s why the Demon Lord visited the training center for the first time in 2,000 years.”

With this level of skill, they wouldn’t be far behind even against active demons after graduation.

“Sigh, I wonder if another cadet like Cadet No. 1 will appear in other cohorts.”

At one instructor’s lament, another instructor nodded in agreement.

“It’ll be difficult. Even the Demon Lord didn’t show this level of impact when he was a cadet.”

“…Was Cadet No. 1 that amazing?”

The instructor who had lamented was surprised and asked back at the other instructor’s words.

“You seem to be unaware because you’ve only been an instructor for 500 years, but Cadet No. 1 is overwhelming even compared to all other cohorts combined.”

“…Oh dear, our standards have become so high because of Cadet No. 1. This is a problem.”

As the instructors were conversing while looking at the monitor.

Creak—
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“You’re having an interesting conversation.”

The massive demon, Deetan, opened the door and entered the control room.

“P-President!”

The instructors, startled by Deetan’s appearance, rose from their seats.

“Stay seated and continue your work. I just stopped by to see how the exam is going.”

“Ah, yes sir.”

After sitting in the chair brought by the instructor, Deetan carefully observed the monitor.

‘As expected, they’re dominating.’

Knowing the talent of Jung Minwoo and the Demon Communion members, Deetan had anticipated this outcome.

‘The Demon Lord has gained quite the talented individuals.’

Although Deetan maintained neutrality publicly, he was actually working as a close aide to the Demon Lord.

‘I’m glad I informed him beforehand.’

He had briefly contemplated whether it was appropriate to report Jung Minwoo’s Demon Eye to the Demon Lord, but looking back, it seemed like the right choice.

‘The Demon Lord’s influence will become even stronger in the future.’

As he was lost in thought, looking at the monitor.

‘It’s over.’

Jung Minwoo and the Demon Communion members were heading towards the cave after dealing with the remaining stragglers.

‘There’s no need to drag out the exam for a month here.’

With sleeping quarters and food already prepared, continuing to observe would be a waste of time.

Deetan rose from his seat and spoke to the instructors.

“End the exam.”

“””Yes sir.”””

As if the instructors shared Deetan’s thoughts, they didn’t express any questions and immediately began preparations to end the exam.

Seeing the instructors leaving the control room, Deetan turned his gaze back to the monitor.

Jung Minwoo’s figure, lying on the bed and eating fruit, appeared on the screen.

“The Demon World will be buzzing soon.”

With an expectant expression, Deetan left the control room.

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While Jung Minwoo and the Demon Communion members were taking a break.

“The exam is over.”

An instructor approached and informed them that the exam had ended.

“It’s over already? It hasn’t even been a day yet?”

At Jung Minwoo’s question, the instructor chuckled and explained.

“You’re the only survivors anyway. There’s no point in continuing, so we decided to end it early.”

Jung Minwoo nodded at the instructor’s explanation.

‘As expected, this is how it goes.’

He had anticipated this outcome.

‘It’s good for me if we return quickly.’

No matter how carefully Owl had prepared it, it couldn’t be better than the bed in the dormitory.
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Furthermore, the Demon Communion members, although not expressing it outwardly, seemed uncomfortable and welcomed the idea of returning to the training center.

“It’ll take some time to get back, so I’ll explain about your grades and graduation on the way.”

At the mention of grades and graduation, the Demon Communion members perked up their ears and focused on the instructor’s words.

“It usually takes about two days for the grades to be announced, but thanks to you guys, the time has been shortened, so you’ll be able to check them in the hallway when we arrive at the training center.”

Grade check.

‘I’ll be first place anyway, but it’s better to check, right?’

With only five of them left, first place was guaranteed, but the feeling of seeing it with his own eyes would be different, so he decided to check.
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“And since the third exam is over, the bonus points for Demon Servants have also ended.”

Bonus points.

‘That’s a different story.’

There had been significant fluctuations until the third exam began, so he couldn’t be sure about getting first place in this area.

‘Even if my bonus points are lower than other demons, I should be able to graduate as the top student without any problems.’

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As Jung Minwoo was thinking about checking his grades and bonus points as soon as they returned to the training center.

“And there will be a two-day ball on the weekend, followed by the graduation ceremony on Monday.”

Jung Minwoo tilted his head at the mention of a ball.

“It’s a preview for graduating cadets to get familiar with the atmosphere of balls before going out into the Demon World. And for those being disposed of, it’s a courtesy to let them enjoy themselves before they go.”

The instructor kindly explained the reason for the ball.

“And after the graduation ceremony, your assigned factions will visit the training center to pick you up.”

Jung Minwoo and the Demon Communion members nodded at the final explanation.

They then returned to the training center under the instructor’s guidance.

“Shall we go check our grades right away?”

As soon as they arrived at the training center, Jung Minwoo suggested checking their grades.

“Sure.”

“Let’s go check and then rest.”

“…Okay.”

“I wonder how it turned out. I’m excited. Ribbit, ribbit.”

As they walked down the hallway towards the notice board.

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‘It’s empty.’

Unlike before, there were no demons to be found.

‘They probably don’t want to see it.’

Since they had failed the exam, they wouldn’t feel the need to check their grades.

Jung Minwoo approached the notice board and checked their grades.

[Demons Are Highly Capable: Grade Announcement]

1st Place – No. 1, No. 2, No. 777, No. 888, No. 999.

He could see that he had achieved joint first place with the Demon Communion members.

“Now let’s go see the bonus points.”

After confirming their grades, Jung Minwoo turned to the Demon Communion members and spoke.

“Let’s go.”

“Right away.”

“…I’m more curious about the bonus points.”

“I wonder if there’s a demon with more Demon Servants than us. Ribbit, ribbit.”

They moved to another hallway and checked the bonus points displayed on the screen.

1st Place – No. 1, No. 2, No. 777, No. 888, No. 999 (20)

Fortunately, they had also perfectly maintained their first-place position in bonus points.

“…Phew.”

Perhaps because the tension had eased, fatigue washed over him, and at the same time.

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‘…I did it!’

He felt a thrill at the fact that he had graduated as the top student, just as he had aimed for.

‘If I were to compare it to a game, it’s only clearing the tutorial… but I guess it’s okay to be happy for now.’

It was similar to the feeling he had when he completed his military training.

‘Back then, I felt a sense of exhilaration like I had been discharged. Not knowing that hell would unfold afterwards.’

He felt like he could see the future again, but.

‘That was then, and this is now.’

Jung Minwoo decided to erase his worries about the future and enjoy the present.

As he continued to look at the screen.

“Minwoo-nim, congratulations on graduating as the top student.”

Venus smiled brightly and offered her congratulations.

“As expected, my judgment wasn’t wrong. Congratulations!”

“…Minwoo, congratulations.”

“Minwoo! I knew you could do it! Ribbit, ribbit.”

Following that, the Demon Communion members each offered their congratulations.

“Thank you.”

Jung Minwoo burst into laughter and expressed his gratitude.

“It’s a monumental day for everyone graduating. Shall we go to the meeting room and unwind?”

At Jung Minwoo’s suggestion, Anubis slung her arm around his shoulder and said.

“Sure, let’s go right away!”

At that sight, Venus’s face hardened slightly as she said.

“Ahem, Anubis-nim, please refrain from such actions…”

“Let’s gooo!!!”

However, Venus’s voice was drowned out by Anubis’s loud voice.

Afterwards, Venus glanced at the two with a slightly jealous look as they headed towards the meeting room.

Time passed, and the weekend arrived.

“You can get your clothes and makeup done by the stylists we’ve prepared for you and then come to the ballroom.”

At the instructor’s words, Jung Minwoo and Rok headed to the waiting room to get styled.

“Oh my, with such good looks, you’ll look great in anything.”

“Haha, thank you.”

The woman couldn’t help but admire Jung Minwoo.

“I’m really having trouble deciding what to dress you in…”

The stylist made a serious expression, then clapped her hands and asked them to wait for a moment before going somewhere.

‘What is she going to get?’

As Jung Minwoo sat and waited for her.

“Have you been waiting long?”
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The woman returned with a tuxedo.

Jung Minwoo looked at the clothes with a curious expression.

‘A Renaissance-style long sleeve shirt and coat…’

He confirmed that she had brought a tuxedo that looked like it would be worn in the Middle Ages.
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‘It seems balls are similar to those on Earth here too.’

Of course, he had never attended a ball himself, but he had seen them in movies, so he could tell that the cultures of the Demon World and Earth were quite similar.

‘Hmm… I wonder if there’s any connection to Earth?’

It could be a coincidence that the cultures overlapped, but.

‘It’s a bit too similar to Earth for that.’

There were too many similar cultures to dismiss it as a coincidence.

‘I’ll have to look into this separately after I graduate.’

Jung Minwoo cleared his thoughts and let the stylist dress him.

“Oh my, how can you look so good in this outfit?”

As he finished getting dressed, the stylist exclaimed in admiration.

Jung Minwoo was also surprised at how well the outfit suited him.

‘Not bad.’

Just as he was about to become self-absorbed while looking in the mirror.

“I’ll take this outfit. Ribbit, ribbit.”

“No, that doesn’t suit you at all!”

“I don’t care. I want to wear this one! Ribbit, ribbit.”

He heard a commotion coming from nearby.

‘What’s going on?’

Turning his head towards the source of the noise, he saw.

“I like this outfit! Ribbit, ribbit.”

Rok and the stylist were having an argument.

Jung Minwoo wondered what was happening and went over to them.

‘Hmm…’

The stylist was trying to undress Rok, while Rok was hugging a green tuxedo, refusing to take it off.

Even though Jung Minwoo was clueless about fashion.

‘…Camouflage?’

He couldn’t help but sigh at the outfit that seemed to match Rok’s skin color.

“Rok, what’s going on?”

Jung Minwoo approached to mediate the situation.

“Oh, Minwoo!! Ribbit, ribbit.”

Rok, looking at him as if he had seen his savior, began to explain the situation.

“Really?”

“I’m telling you! Ribbit, ribbit.”

“Then change into a different outfit.”

“…Huh? Ribbit, ribbit.”

Rok looked shocked at Jung Minwoo’s betrayal, as he had believed he would take his side.

“She’s a professional in this field for a reason.”

“B-But… Ribbit, ribbit.”

“And I think Anubis will hate this outfit too.”

“…”

At the mention of Anubis, Rok’s eyes began to shake violently.

“R-Really? Ribbit, ribbit.”
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“I think so.”

Rok made a serious expression and fell into deep thought, then.

“Sigh… Okay, I’ll change. Ribbit, ribbit.”

He spoke with a determined look, as if he had made a major decision.

Afterwards, the stylist repeatedly thanked Jung Minwoo and helped Rok change into a different outfit.

“Shall we go then?”

“Yeah! Ribbit, ribbit.”

And so, Jung Minwoo and Rok headed towards the ballroom the instructor had mentioned.