The Demon Goes to Work Today As Well - Chapter 65

Chapter 65: To the Demon World (1)

Upon becoming the emperor of the Demon Empire, William found himself with a new goal.

That goal was to make every kingdom a vassal state of the Demon Empire.

Initially, he thought it would be enough to simply save children in similar situations as his own, but…

‘I should give those who committed sins a chance to repent as well.’

Seeing the repentant demons reflect on their past actions after becoming demons, he began to think that giving them a chance might not be a bad idea.

‘Of course, waging war would save more time than making them vassal states and allow me to create a complete empire, but…’

If he did that, the repentant demons would die in the war.

‘I can’t just stand by and watch them die after they’ve even repented.’
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William had no intention of pushing those who had been given a new life over a cliff.
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‘So, for now, it’s better to first target those in front of me, turn them into demons, and then slowly absorb the Verin Kingdom.’

The position of emperor, contrary to appearances, was plagued by a considerable amount of busy work.

He didn’t have enough time to spare to act as a guide for them.

‘They’re said to be bright, so once they become demons, they should be able to take over the Verin Kingdom quickly.’

Nevertheless, the reason he offered to act as a guide was because it was an investment for a stable takeover of the Verin Kingdom.

‘They seem to have already come around to some extent, so I just need to observe.’

If they were as bright as they were said to be, they would understand the benefits that come with becoming a demon, so they would seek him out to become demons soon enough.

‘It’s about time I head back to work.’

William moved towards the carriage and spoke to the 3rd Prince and 1st Princess.

“Will you be staying a little longer to look around? I have work to attend to.”

The 3rd Prince and 1st Princess bowed their heads and answered.

“”Yes, Your Majesty. We will look around a little longer.””

“Then, I shall take my leave. If you go to Plaza Park in an hour, someone will be there to guide you through the nightlife.”

“”We will keep that in mind.””

Just as William was about to board the carriage…

“Ah, right.”

As if he had remembered something, he clapped his hands and spoke to the 3rd Prince and 1st Princess.

“If you wish to become demons, let me know. The Demon Lords are merciful.”

“”…””

And as if he had finished what he wanted to say, William boarded the carriage and departed.

Watching the carriage disappear, the 3rd Prince and 1st Princess looked at each other with solemn expressions.
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“Sister, what do you think of the emperor’s proposal?”

“…It’s not bad.”

“In what way?”

“First, there’s the advantage of not getting sick and having a greatly extended lifespan. And above all, the ability to prevent crime also plays a big role.”

A country without crime.

A country without disease.

A country without the disabled.

A country without homeless people.

What a beautiful sentiment!

“But, it’s too hasty to decide based solely on what we’ve heard.”

The 3rd Prince nodded in agreement with the 1st Princess’s words.

“That’s right. It’s better to decide after seeing it with our own eyes.”

No matter how appealing becoming a demon seemed, the reality might be different, so it was best to confirm it firsthand.

“So, let’s observe the demons while we’re in the empire and then decide.”

“Let’s do that.”

The 3rd Prince and 1st Princess decided to thoroughly explore the empire before the hour was up.

How much time had passed?

“Just as the emperor said, there really are no slums…”

“…There are truly no homeless people.”

There was not a single flaw to be found.

“The demons seem to be enjoying their current lives.”

Compared to the Verin Kingdom, the satisfaction level of the Demon Empire’s citizens seemed dozens of times higher.

“And they are all engrossed in sword training or studying.”

Moreover, since the Skeletons were doing the work for them, the demons were using their free time for self-improvement and development.

“This will rapidly reduce the number of illiterate people.”

Most commoners were busy making ends meet and had no time to learn, leading to a high illiteracy rate.

“If illiteracy rates drop, we can issue taxes on paper in the future.”

As the 3rd Prince said, notifying taxes through documents would significantly reduce the manpower needed to visit each household and announce taxes.

The more they saw, the more appealing becoming a demon seemed.

“If we become demons, reviving the Verin Kingdom would be a matter of time.”

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“And with extended lifespans, stable governance would be possible as well.”

“If we say we want to become demons, the emperor will likely demand that we become a vassal state, right?”

The 1st Princess answered the 3rd Prince’s question with a confident look.

“That’s right. That’s why he showed us all this.”
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Being as intelligent as they were, the 3rd Prince and 1st Princess had already grasped the emperor’s intentions.
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However, even though they understood his intentions, the fact remained that it was an attractive proposition.

“In a way, becoming a vassal state might be beneficial. We’ll have a strong shield in the form of the empire.”

Afterwards, the 3rd Prince and 1st Princess enjoyed the nightlife guided by a servant and returned to the Imperial Palace.

A week later, after much deliberation, the 3rd Prince and 1st Princess expressed their intention to become demons to the emperor.

William welcomed their choice with open arms, as it was exactly what he had hoped for.

The 3rd Prince and 1st Princess signed a contract, becoming demons on the condition that they would enter the empire as a vassal state upon inheriting the throne.

A month later.

Rumors from the Verin Kingdom spread to other countries, and other countries began showering the Demon Empire with gifts.

The letters that came with the gifts were long and detailed, but in essence, they were excuses for being late in sending the gifts or explaining the process of choosing them.

‘I think it’s safe to say I can wash my hands of the Demon Empire now.’

Jung Minwoo asked the Jungsin Cult members if it was time to return to the Demon World.

“Now that there’s no need to worry about them getting destroyed, I think it’s a good time to return to the Demon World.”

“I’m tired of Yurain planet. Let’s go back to the Demon World quickly.”

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“…Agreed.”

“I also agree with returning to the Demon World. Ribbit, ribbit.”

The Jungsin Cult members welcomed the idea of returning to the Demon World with open arms.

‘Indeed, staying here any longer would be a waste of time.’

Currently, the Demon Empire had more than achieved stability, so there was nothing more to worry about.

‘Time will take care of the rest.’

Even if another angel appeared and tried to meddle, the Demon Empire had become so solid that it would be impossible to overturn the situation.

‘Then, shall we say our goodbyes to William and the other children and return?’

Jung Minwoo and the Jungsin Cult members went to where the demons were to bid them farewell.

“…You’re leaving already?”

William’s face fell at the news of their departure.

“Don’t be too sad. I will visit from time to time to check on the situation.”

After all, in order to create more Higher Beings, someone from the Jungsin Cult would have to visit Yurain planet periodically.

Despite Jung Minwoo’s words, William pouted, expressing his disappointment.

“The statues aren’t even finished yet…”

“I will definitely see them next time.”

“…Alright. I will finish the statues before you return.”

“I look forward to it.”

As Jung Minwoo patted his head affectionately…

“Hehe.”

William blushed and gave a faint smile.

“Demon Lord, shouldn’t we inform the people of this and have them see you off?”

“No need. It’s better to not let the other kingdoms know, in case they try to pull any strange stunts.”

“Understood.”

Jung Minwoo channeled demonic energy into the necklace around his neck.

Whoosh.

A blue portal appeared in the air.

“Let’s go.”

The Jungsin Cult members lined up behind Jung Minwoo and waved to the demons.

“See you all later.”

“Be even more grown up when we see each other next time, you little ones.”

“…Goodbye.”

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“I’m looking forward to seeing you next time. Ribbit, ribbit!”

As Jung Minwoo and the Jungsin Cult members stepped into the portal…

Whoosh.

The portal shrunk and disappeared.

“They’ve gone again.”

William clicked his tongue in disappointment as he looked at the spot where the portal had vanished.

“Brother, they said they’d be back. Let’s focus on what we need to do in the meantime.”

At Sebastian’s words, William smiled brightly and replied.

“Right, let’s show them how much the Demon Empire has grown when they return.”

They resolved to further develop the Demon Empire so that the Demon Lords would be satisfied when they returned and turned away.

As they passed through the portal…

“Congratulations on completing your probation.”

Satan greeted them with a smile and words of congratulations.

“How did you know we were coming today?”

In response to Jung Minwoo’s question, Satan shrugged nonchalantly.

“How would I know? I was just waiting in front of the portal until you guys arrived?”

“…”

Jung Minwoo chuckled inwardly at Satan’s answer.

‘…If he’s that free, he could have helped us out, couldn’t he?’

He wanted to argue, but it would only make things more tiring, so he decided to hold back.

“You all look so much more impressive now that you’re proper demons.”

“””Thank you.”””

Jung Minwoo and the Jungsin Cult members bowed their heads at Satan’s words.

“I don’t think you came all the way here just to congratulate us… Is there something else?”

At Jung Minwoo’s question, Satan pulled out an invitation from his pocket.

“Sharp as ever. Actually, I was waiting to give you this.”

Jung Minwoo tilted his head in puzzlement as he received the invitation and opened the envelope to check the contents.

― You are invited.

“…Birthday?”

“That’s right, it’s my birthday in a month. You can’t enter without an invitation, so keep it safe.”

“What happens if we don’t go?”

“I’ll be sulking?”

“We’ll definitely be there.”

Satan patted Jung Minwoo’s shoulder approvingly.

“Good thinking. You see, I hold grudges for quite a while… About 5,000 years or so?”

As Jung Minwoo tucked the invitation into his pocket…

“You guys just finished your probation, so you don’t have to prepare a gift. Really.”

Satan subtly pressured them about the gift.

“…Understood.”

“Well, if you insist on giving me something, personally, a play depicting my life story would be enough.”

“Didn’t you just say we don’t need to bring a gift?”

“That’s right. If you insist on giving me something, I’m saying a play would do.”

Jung Minwoo sighed lightly at Satan’s transparent act.

“Who knows? If I like the gift, I might give you a gift in return?”

At the mention of a gift, Jung Minwoo and the Jungsin Cult members’ eyes sparkled with interest.

“We’ll do our best to prepare something.”

“Such materialistic bastards…”

“Thank you for the compliment.”

Satan shook his head with a tired expression.

‘A month should be enough time to prepare.’

There would be the hassle of researching his life story, but that was a small price to pay.

“So, that’s all for that matter. Shall we move on to the next item on the agenda?”

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“Was there something else?”

“Of course. This is the most important part.”

Jung Minwoo and the Jungsin Cult members expressed their curiosity at his words.

“Now that you’ve finished your probation, it’s time to sign the contract.”

At Satan’s next words, Jung Minwoo and the Jungsin Cult members gasped in unison.

‘…After being caught up in all this work, I forgot about the most obvious thing.’

Fighting demons, invading the Holy Empire, establishing the Demon Empire, and so on.

He had been so busy dealing with so many things that he had unknowingly forgotten something crucial.

“Shall we head over to sign the contract then?”

At Satan’s words, Jung Minwoo and the Jungsin Cult members followed him.