The Demon Goes to Work Today As Well

Chapter 29: Salvation (1)

“Wh-Who are you?”

The young boy looked around with a bewildered expression.

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“D-Did you hear that, Hyung?”

“I think I heard a strange voice too…?”

“…Wh-What was that?”

His younger siblings, who were with him, also seemed bewildered, their faces filled with confusion.

‘…Could it be, a demon?’

The young boy recalled the lessons he had learned at the orphanage.

‘They said demons use sweet words to tempt people into becoming Demon Servants.’

And a moment later, when he heard the voice again, the young boy was certain that his thoughts were correct.

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― If you ask for my identity, it would be polite to answer. I am what you call a ‘demon’.

The young boy tried to remain calm and asked the one who introduced himself as a demon.

“D-Demon-nim, why are you talking to us?”

―Because you called upon me with a strong desire to gain power.

Indeed.

As the demon said, the young boy yearned for great power.

And his siblings, as if sharing the same thought, lowered their heads and remained silent.

― Looking at you, you seem to have quite a bit of talent.

“T-Talent, sir?”

The young boy asked in response to the demon’s words.

― Yes, it hasn’t blossomed yet, but with a small trigger, it will bloom.

“H-How can we make it bloom?”

― It’s simple, become our subordinates. Then, you will gain immense power as it blooms.

At the word ‘subordinate’, the young boy once again recalled the lessons he had received at the orphanage.

‘They said if you’re caught becoming a Demon Servant, you will be executed by the Heresy Executioners…’

No matter how much he craved power, execution weighed heavily on his mind.

― What are you worried about? If you gain power, you will be able to save your siblings.

However, the demon, as if knowing his inner thoughts, tempted him with sweet words.

“…Bianca.”

“…Whitney.”

At the mention of saving their siblings, the children’s pupils visibly shook.

― Don’t you want to take revenge on this unfair world?

Gulp―

The young boy’s heart wavered at the words that seemed to pierce through his emotions.

― If you want revenge, take my hand. I will help you achieve your dreams.

Unable to resist the continuous temptation, the young boy closed his eyes tightly and spoke.

“B-But if we’re caught becoming corrupted, we’ll be executed by the Heresy Executioners.”

The demon chuckled at the young boy’s words and said.

― …Execution, it must be scary. If you’re thinking of staying trapped in the shackles they created, I won’t stop you.

“Sh-Shackles, sir?”

― Yes, what else would you call it when they demand obedience without offering anything in return?

Listening to him, the demon’s words made sense.

‘Do I really need to listen to those who won’t even save my siblings?’

And as the demon continued, the young boy felt foolish for even hesitating.

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― Even if you don’t make a contract with me, you will eventually become their prey and be toyed with. Doesn’t the kidnapping of your sister prove that?

‘…Right. It was a meaningless worry.’

Devour or be devoured.

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The law the young boy had learned in his short life.
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The law of the jungle.

‘I was just hesitant because I was stepping into unknown territory.’

The young boy made up his mind and spoke to the demon.

“I want to make a contract with you, Demon-nim!”

― A wise decision.

Then, his younger siblings behind him also spoke up one after another.

“W-We want to make a contract too!”

“I want to gain power and become strong!”

“I want to get strong and take revenge!”

At their responses, the demon let out a low chuckle and said.

― You will never regret this choice.

Whooong.

And then, a black fog appeared in the room.

Thud, thud, thud.

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Three figures emerged from it.

“Wow…”

The young boy couldn’t help but gasp in awe at the sight of the demon walking in the center.

Black hair with two horns protruding from his forehead.

Golden and red eyes, and a trident-shaped tail protruding from his backside.

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It was very similar to the depiction of demons in literature.

‘…Cool.’

The young boy, far from being scared, was captivated by his dignified appearance.

There were other demons behind him, but the young boy’s gaze was fixed solely on Jung Minwoo.

“What are your names?”

Jung Minwoo pointed at the young boy and the boy with glasses and asked their names.

“I am ‘William’.”

“I am ‘Sebastian’.”

The young boy and the boy with glasses introduced themselves in turn.

“Good. William, Sebastian, let’s make a contract.”

At Jung Minwoo’s words, the young boy, now William, asked with a worried look.

“C-Can’t my other siblings make a contract too?”

Jung Minwoo shook his head at William’s question and said.

“The others will make contracts with the demons over there.”

William breathed a sigh of relief at Jung Minwoo’s answer.

“Then, shall we proceed with the contract?”

Then, Jung Minwoo took out two parchments from his pocket and infused them with demonic energy.

Fwaaaaa―

The parchment was enveloped in light, and a magic circle floated up into the air.

“The contents there are the contract terms. Check them.”

At Jung Minwoo’s words, William and Sebastian stammered.

“I, I can’t read…”

“…Me neither.”

They lowered their heads, seemingly embarrassed by the fact that they were illiterate.

“This parchment is made with an artifact, so even illiterates like you can read it.”

At Jung Minwoo’s words, William and Sebastian checked the letters floating in the air.

“I, I can really see them?”

“I, I can read!”

And being able to actually read, William and Sebastian couldn’t hide their surprise.

“Then, check it slowly.”

After reading through the contract terms, William and Sebastian muttered to themselves.

“…There’s a lot of content, but the contract terms are clean?”

“…It’s just saying to serve you well as master? …Ah, are you really a demon?”

At their words, Jung Minwoo shrugged and said.

“Isn’t that obvious? Contracts should be conducted fairly so there are no repercussions.”

At Jung Minwoo’s words, William and Sebastian had the silly thought that maybe ‘demons’ were more virtuous beings than ‘angels’.

“…How do we sign the contract?”

To William’s question, Jung Minwoo pointed to the parchment and replied.

“Just bleed onto the parchment.”

“…Understood.”

William and Sebastian bit their thumbs and dripped blood onto their respective parchments.

Fwooosh―

Then, the magic circle floating in the air seeped back into the parchment.

【Contract Complete】

A message stating that the contract was complete appeared.
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Whoosh―

And the parchment was engulfed in black flames and burned to ashes.

“Uh, Uwaaaah!”

“Uwaaaah!”

William and Sebastian began to scream in pain as they were enveloped in black flames.

‘So this is what it feels like to have Demonic Energy drained.’

Jung Minwoo felt his strength draining from his body.

‘But the contract seems to have gone well.’

Even though he felt drained due to the loss of a lot of Demonic Energy, Jung Minwoo didn’t show it and looked at them with excited eyes.

About 5 minutes passed.

Tsssss―

The black flames died down, revealing William and Sebastian breathing heavily.

‘William’s appearance has changed.’

He used to have blonde hair and golden eyes, but now he had black hair and black eyes.

‘And Sebastian is the same.’

However, Sebastian only felt Demonic Energy; nothing else had changed compared to before.

‘His appearance must have changed due to the Awakening.’

Jung Minwoo could easily deduce that William’s appearance had changed due to the Awakening.

“How do you feel?”

To check their condition, he asked how they felt.

“Exhilarating.”

“It feels great.”

William and Sebastian replied with one corner of their mouths lifted.

At their answer, Jung Minwoo smiled with satisfaction and said.

“When you become a Demon Servant, new powers will be unlocked according to your talents. If you hone them, you will be able to grow stronger.”

William and Sebastian nodded silently at Jung Minwoo’s explanation.

‘Well then, shall we see if the other kids have finished their contracts?’

Turning his head, he shifted his gaze to one of the children.

“My, my body is surging with power!”

‘Aaron’, who possessed the ‘Super-Fast Growth’ talent, was staring at his hand with an incredulous look on his face.

“It’s natural for your power to surge after receiving someone’s Demonic Energy. Ribbit, ribbit.”

Rok straightened his back and patted his chest.

‘This side is fine. Shall we take a look at Ice Princess’s side?’

As he shifted his gaze to another child,

“…Omnipotence?”

‘Oliver’, who possessed the ‘Nature Affinity’ talent, was caressing his body with a dazed expression.

“…Welcome to being my servant.”

Seeing the faint curve of Ice Princess’s lips, she seemed quite satisfied as well.

‘Everyone has finished their contracts, so shall I start giving orders?’

Jung Minwoo clapped his hands and called them.

“Now, since you’ve gained power, we need to go save your siblings, right?”
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At the words “save your siblings,” their eyes instantly turned fierce.

“””Understood.”””

And the children, with a vicious smile, immediately set off.

“I-I’m scared.”

Bianca was trembling in fear, trapped inside an iron cage.

If only Whitney were here with her, she would’ve felt a bit more at ease. Unfortunately, they had been separated and imprisoned.

“…Someone, please save me.”

At that moment, she desperately wished for someone to come and rescue her from this situation.

― Do you desire the power to escape this place?

A sweet voice tickled her ears.

“Wh-Who are you?”

Bianca asked cautiously, her body flinching.

― They call me a ‘Demon’. Do you perhaps know of us?

“Ah, a Demon…”

Bianca’s face turned pale at the mention of the word ‘Demon’.

“Aren’t Demons evil beings?”

― Hmm, is that truly so? I don’t believe that’s the case.

“Wh-Why not?”

― Because the ones who kidnapped you are the evil beings.

“…”

― On the contrary, I am a being who wishes to help you. Could I truly be considered evil?

Bianca found herself nodding at her explanation.

― If you make a contract with me, I will grant you power.

“A contract?”

Bianca felt a sense of resistance at the word ‘contract’, but…

― Oh my, the guards will be here soon. Quickly, please make your choice.

Bianca felt she had no choice but to accept the offer, as if she let this being leave as well, there would be no one left to help her.

“O-Okay, I’ll do it.”

Then, the being let out a captivating laugh and said,

― What a good child you are.

Meanwhile, the same offer was being made where Whitney was held captive.

― Hey, if you want great power, wanna make a contract with me?

Whitney replied to the Werewolf’s question,

“If I make a contract, I can really become strong?”

― Of course.

“Then, can I even defeat the guys who kidnapped me?”

― Why are you asking something so obvious?

“Answer me.”

― You’ll crush them and then some.

Whitney said with blazing eyes,

“I’ll make the contract.”

And the Werewolf, as if amused, laughed and said,

― Oh, that’s pretty cool.

Although Bianca and Whitney wanted to escape from the iron bars right after signing the contract.

―Even if you run away now, you’ll be caught quickly. Instead, take the opportunity to escape when you’re sold.

―Hey, no matter how strong you’ve become, you know there’s no such thing as being too strong for a group, right? Run away when you’re sold.

Following the advice of Pink Girl and Werewolf, they chose to stay instead of escaping.

“Follow me.”

Soon after, the guard came and pulled on their collars.

“…”

“Tsk!”

Bianca and Whitney silently followed the guard outside.

Murmur, murmur, murmur.

They could see people wearing masks sitting on luxurious chairs, staring at them.

“Well, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for waiting!”

Then, someone presumed to be the auctioneer came out and started to explain about Bianca and Whitney.

“Some of you might be wondering why they’re coming out together, but today’s product will be auctioned off as a special set!”

As the auctioneer’s explanation continued, greed filled the eyes of the masked people.

“Then, shall we start the auction right away? The starting price is 1 gold, and the price will increase by 1 gold each time!”
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Following the announcement of the start of the auction.

“Number 123-nim, 1 gold! Oh, and following that, Number 56-nim, 2 gold!”

The masked people started to raise their bidding paddles one after another.

“Number 52-nim, 15 gold!! Oh, Number 70-nim, 16 gold!!!”

As the price caught fire, the competition became increasingly fierce.

“What? Who do you think you are to come in here? Get out right now?!”

A commotion could be heard from outside the auction house.

“Hmm? Seems like there’s a disturbance outside. Let’s ignore it and continue…”

The auctioneer tried to calm the anxious guests and resume the auction.

Crash―――――!

The auction house door shattered, and four figures walked in.

“A kid?”

The auctioneer muttered with a chuckle, looking at them.

The young boy in the middle glared at the people as if he would kill them and shouted.

“Are you ready to pay the price for kidnapping my siblings?”