ALL NOVEL Chapter 47
Chapter 47: Graduation Ceremony (1)
After finishing the dance with Venus,
“Hey, let’s dance together when the next song comes on!”
“… Dance with me too.”
Anubis and Elin proposed to dance.
“Really?”
Jung Minwoo turned his head slightly towards Venus, who was standing next to him.
“…”
Venus was pouting, showing her displeasure.
“… I danced, so others should dance too.”
However, she soon put away her pout and smiled brightly.
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‘Cute.’
Jung Minwoo thought her jealous look was rather cute, and turned his gaze to Anubis and Elin.
“Let’s take turns dancing when the next music comes on.”
“Oh, good, good.”
“… It’s a promise.”
After that, Jung Minwoo had to dance with the Demon Communion members in turn for two days.
And Rok, who was dead drunk, continued to sleep for two days and only barely managed to wake up on the day of the graduation ceremony.
“Minwoo, why didn’t you wake me up! Ribbit, ribbit.”
Rok woke up in the morning and made a long face when he heard that he had slept for two days straight.
“I tried to wake you up, but what could I do if you didn’t wake up?”
At Jung Minwoo’s words, Rok dropped his shoulders and said,
“Ha… I was looking forward to dancing with Anubis… Ribbit, ribbit.”
Seeing that, Jung Minwoo patted Rok’s back and comforted him.
“There will be another chance next time. Don’t be too depressed.”
“Okay, next time I’ll definitely dance with Anubis! Ribbit, ribbit.”
As they were talking about what happened at the ball and walking down the hallway,
“Minwoo-nim.”
“You were here?”
“… Hello.”
They ran into Venus, Anubis, and Elin in the hallway.
“… The hallway is so empty.”
At Elin’s words, Jung Minwoo smiled bitterly and said,
“It can’t be helped. Today is the graduation ceremony.”
Graduation ceremony.
In other words, it was the execution ceremony for the other cadets.
“The instructor told us to go to the auditorium first. Let’s follow the instructors’ words.”
At Jung Minwoo’s words, the Demon Communion members nodded and followed behind.
They arrived in front of the auditorium, opened the door, and went inside.
“… It’s empty here too. Ribbit, ribbit.”
Like the hallway, the auditorium also felt deserted without any demons.
“Let’s wait here.”
Jung Minwoo pointed to the ten chairs and said.
“I guess we sit in order.”
As Venus said, the numbers 1 to 10 were written behind the chairs.
“Then, shall we sit according to our rank?”
Jung Minwoo and the Demon Communion members sat on the chairs according to their ranking and were chatting.
Creak―
Thud, thud, thud.
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The door opened and a familiar figure walked in.
‘It’s Owl.’
It was Owl, who had placed 6th.
“You came early. Sit down and wait here.”
“Yes, sir.”
Owl bowed his head respectfully at Jung Minwoo’s words and sat down on the chair marked ‘6’.
“Did you find a faction?”
When asked if he had found a faction, Owl answered with a gentle smile.
“Fortunately, there’s a Demon Lord who is interested in me.”
“That’s great. So you’re going to join them?”
“Yes, the conversation went well, so I decided to join their faction.”
Based on his abilities alone, Owl could be considered a pretty outstanding demon, so Jung Minwoo expected him to join a Demon Lord’s faction without much difficulty.
‘He tried to play tricks, but ended up getting played himself and is being treated like this.’
Even if Owl went to another faction, the slave contract was still valid, so Jung Minwoo decided to use him when the need arose in the future.
“We started off on a bad note, but congratulations on finding a faction.”
“Oh, I thought you wouldn’t be able to find one, but you did? Congratulations.”
“… Congratulations.”
“Congratulations. Ribbit, ribbit.”
The Demon Communion members also offered their congratulations to Owl.
“Haha, I’m flattered by your congratulations.”
Just as Owl awkwardly laughed and expressed his gratitude,
Creak―
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The auditorium door opened and four figures walked in.
‘The lucky four have arrived.’
Jung Minwoo called them the lucky four.
The reason for this nickname was because they had managed to get into the top 10 by doing well on just one written exam.
‘They ended up in the rankings by chance because we monopolized the second and third exams.’
Also, they had only contracted with one Demon Servant and received 10 bonus points.
‘Luck is also a skill, but it’s unlikely they’ll survive long in the Demon World in their current state.’
A demon had to be excellent in all aspects, so if they were mediocre like them, it would be difficult for them to survive outside.
In other words, even if they graduated, it was no different from being on borrowed time.
“Oh? You’re already here?”
“Wow, it feels new to graduate together!”
“Now we’re all graduates?”
“You know we’ll help each other out after graduation, right?”
They found Jung Minwoo and came over to him, trying to be friendly and talking to him.
“Tsk.”
Jung Minwoo frowned and clicked his tongue at the sight.
It disgusted him that they were acting as if nothing had happened, even though they had teamed up with No. 716 and tried to get him and the Demon Communion members eliminated from the second and third exams.
“Get lost.”
Jung Minwoo ordered them to disappear with a cold expression.
“… Hey, we’re all demons who will become graduates, aren’t you being too harsh?”
“Yeah, are you already acting high and mighty just because you’re graduating as the top student?”
The demons expressed their displeasure with bewildered faces.
“Really?”
Jung Minwoo got up from his seat and approached them.
“Can you handle those words?”
The demons realized that the atmosphere was becoming serious.
“Wh, what’s wrong…”
“Y, yeah, I was just kidding…”
They laughed awkwardly, trying to smooth things over, but
“… I’ll give you one warning. If you want to keep your lives, it’s best not to act cocky like that.”
Instead, Jung Minwoo gave them a warning with a menacing look in his eyes.
“Y, you’re crossing the line, aren’t you?”
“S, sorry.”
“I, I guess I got carried away and lost track of my place.”
The demons immediately sensed that if they said anything more, something they couldn’t handle would happen, and hurriedly apologized to Jung Minwoo.
“Get back to your seats if you understand.”
The demons obeyed Jung Minwoo’s order and sat down, shutting their mouths.
“Tsk, tsk, there are always those who ask for a beating, aren’t there?”
Anubis clicked her tongue as she looked at them.
“There’s a saying, ‘A playful werewolf doesn’t know how scary a werewolf is.’ Ribbit, ribbit.”
Rok nodded in agreement.
“It’s a happy day today, so let’s not pay them any more attention.”
At Venus’s words, Jung Minwoo and the Demon Communion members agreed to ignore them.
About five minutes later,
Creak―
Rumble, rumble, rumble―
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The auditorium door opened and the instructors, led by the huge demon Deetan, walked in.
‘Bloodstains…’
Judging from the dark bloodstains on their clothes, it wasn’t difficult to guess what had happened.
‘The execution must be over.’
Jung Minwoo smiled bitterly as he looked at the bloodstains.
“The graduation ceremony will now begin. Everyone, come up to the podium.”
Deetan climbed onto the podium and gave the order.
“””Yes.”””
They went up to the podium as ordered.
“Good, you’re quick. Now you can be considered proper demons.”
Deetan showed a satisfied smile.
“Well, except for some cadets.”
Flinch―
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The four demons flinched at his pointed words.
“Anyway, the cadet who placed 10th, please come forward.”
“Yes!”
The demon who placed 10th walked forward.
“This cadet has successfully completed all the courses at the training center and has met the requirements for graduation. I hereby declare you a graduate.”
Deetan awarded the graduation certificate.
“Thank you!”
Afterward, he said “Same as above” up to 6th place, but when Anubis, who placed 5th, walked forward, he said something different.
“Since your unique trait is more specialized for combat than other cadets, you will be able to climb to a higher position easily if you use it well.”
“Yes!”
And when Rok, who placed 4th, came forward, he said,
“Work on developing your unique trait, ‘Monster Transformation,’ so that you can use it effectively depending on the situation.”
He gave advice on developing his unique trait.
“Since you can control the elements freely, you will need to practice controlling them meticulously.”
When Elin, who placed 3rd, came forward, he emphasized the versatility of Elemental Affinity.
“You are one of the top three most talented cadets I have ever seen. If you continue to work hard like this without becoming arrogant, you will surely reach a high position.”
Lastly, when Venus, who placed 2nd, came forward, he cheered for her bright future.
‘He gives surprisingly appropriate advice.’
Jung Minwoo had thought he wasn’t very interested because he always had an indifferent expression, but listening to him talk, it seemed like he had been paying quite a bit of attention to them.
‘I wonder what he’ll say to me.’
Jung Minwoo waited with a curious expression.
“The cadet who placed 1st, please come forward.”
It was Jung Minwoo’s turn.
“Yes.”
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He walked forward and stood in front of Deetan.
“You were the best cadet I have ever seen.”
Deetan smiled faintly and suddenly complimented him.
“So, continue to improve and assist the Demon Lord.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Then, I should tell you about the rights and benefits that the top student enjoys, right?”
Deetan handed him the graduation certificate and mentioned the rights and benefits of the top student.
There were three rights and benefits that the top student could receive.
The right to receive a name.
The privilege of choosing an assistant.
10,000 DP payment.
“I’ll get a name when I receive my rank, and I can use this card for the 10,000 DP.”
Jung Minwoo received a black card and put it in his pocket.
“And lastly, you have to choose an assistant, right?”
Deetan clapped his hands lightly.
Thud, thud, thud.
Ten demons walked out from behind the podium.
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‘An assistant…’
Jung Minwoo used Demon Eye to see if there was anyone useful among them.
Then, he saw the demons’ total amount of demonic energy, and
【Promotion】, 【Promotion】, 【Promotion】…
The word ‘Promotion’ appeared above their heads.
‘Their demonic energy is unimpressive.’
Judging from their total amount of demonic energy, they seemed to be around 9th Rank.
Jung Minwoo wanted to use Mind’s Eye to check their talents to be sure, but
‘It’s a shame I can’t see it yet because they haven’t received their ranks.’
He could only use Mind’s Eye on those who were lower in rank than him, so as a cadet, Jung Minwoo couldn’t check it yet.
‘It’s hard to choose.’
Because he had such capable comrades, none of them caught Jung Minwoo’s eye.
‘But why is everyone’s desire promotion?’
Jung Minwoo looked at them and wondered why they all had the same desire.
‘Do they get other benefits if they’re chosen as an assistant?’
Jung Minwoo used Mind’s Eye to read their thoughts in order to find out.
【If I’m chosen, I’ll be 8th Rank】
【How should I appeal to him? I have to get promoted this time】
【Wouldn’t it work if I just talk well?】
After reading their thoughts, Jung Minwoo understood why they all had the same desire.
‘Their rank goes up if they’re chosen as an assistant.’
Jung Minwoo turned his gaze to Deetan to confirm this.
“Is there a benefit for the demon who is chosen as an assistant?”
“You’re sharp.”
Deetan’s eyes sparkled as he answered the question.
“Yes, if you’re chosen as an assistant, your rank will increase by one, regardless of your current rank.”
Jung Minwoo stroked his chin and thought for a moment.
‘Then there’s no reason to choose any of them, is there?’
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He had no intention of taking on someone whose abilities were clearly lacking.
‘They’re all just aiming for a rank increase, so it’s unlikely they’ll do their job properly.’
Therefore, Jung Minwoo asked Deetan another question.
“Is it possible to choose someone from among the graduates?”
He was asking if he could appoint one of the Demon Communion members as his official assistant.
“Of course. However, it’s only possible if the cadet agrees.”
“I see.”
Jung Minwoo smiled with satisfaction at Deetan’s answer.
‘I can make anyone I choose 6th Rank.’
If they were 6th Rank, they would get a name and their power would increase, making them a reliable ally.
As Jung Minwoo pondered who to choose, he shifted his gaze to where the Demon Communion members were.
Twinkle, twinkle―
The Demon Communion members were looking at him with expectant eyes.
“Minwoo-nim.”
“… I’m looking forward to it.”
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“You’re going to choose me, right?”
“Minwoo, we’re friends! Ribbit, ribbit.”
Jung Minwoo was flustered by their burdensome gazes.
‘Who should I choose?’
Jung Minwoo found himself in an unexpected predicament at the graduation ceremony.