NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 121
Chapter 121: 1st Rank (2)
After the rank bestowment was completed.
“Everyone, you’ve worked hard taking the exam. I wish for all of you to continue to develop without being complacent and reach higher ranks.”
The proctor added words of encouragement to the demons, telling them that they could now return.
“I’ll head in.”
T h i s w a s co pi e d fr o m ki n g m t l .o r g
Jung Minwoo greeted the proctor and went outside the waiting room.
‘They were waiting right in front, huh?’
He was able to spot the Demon Communion members waiting for him in front of the waiting room.
T h i s w a s c op ie d f r o m k i n g m t l . o r g
“It seems like the exam ended quickly for everyone?”
As he approached, waving to the Demon Communion members.
“Yes, it ended faster than expected.”
Venus replied with a bright smile.
“Did you do well on the exam?”
Following that, to Venus’s question of whether he did well on the promotion exam.
“Of course.”
Jung Minwoo gave a sly expression and gave a thumbs up.
T h i s w a s c o p ie d from k i n g m tl .o rg
“Minwoo-nim, congratulations.”
“Oh, you’re 3rd Rank now? Congratulations.”
“…Congratulations.”
“As expected, I knew Minwoo would pass the exam! Ribbit, ribbit.”
The Demon Communion members offered their heartfelt congratulations upon hearing the news that he had become 3rd Rank.
“Thanks. How did you all do?”
Jung Minwoo expressed his gratitude and asked about their promotion exams in return.
Of course, he knew that they had all passed the promotion exam and obtained their names.
‘Rather than pretending to know first, it’s better to hear it directly from them, right?’
He wanted to hear about their accomplishments directly, so he asked the question while pretending not to know.
The Demon Communion members, upon receiving the question, showed expressions full of confidence, and then.
“We passed the exam.”
“Isn’t that obvious?”
“…Passed.”
“We’ve been promoted to 4th Rank! We even got real names instead of just titles now! Ribbit, ribbit.”
All of them replied that they had passed the exam and had been promoted to 4th Rank.
‘Amazing.’
Even though he already knew beforehand, hearing it directly made him feel anew how amazing the Demon Communion members were.
T hi s w a s cop ie d f r o m ki ngm t l . o r g
‘To think they would casually pass an exam that’s 2nd or 3rd Rank higher than their current rank.’
If they were demons other than the Demon Communion members, they wouldn’t have been able to achieve the feat of everyone passing.
As he was lost in thought for a moment, observing the Demon Communion members.
T h i s w a s c o p ied f r o m kin g m t l . o rg
“And as we reached 4th Rank, a new effect for our unique traits was unlocked!”
Anubis informed him that she had obtained a new effect.
“Did you get a good effect?”
“Of course! Want me to tell you?”
Jung Minwoo was curious too, so he wanted to hear what effect had been unlocked, but.
“No, there are too many eyes here. Tell me later.”
Due to the risk of other demons overhearing, he decided to listen later.
After that, as they went outside the promotion exam venue to return to the Demon Lord’s Castle.
Flash, flash―
A dazzling carriage that was familiar to his eyes was parked in front of the exam venue.
T h i s wa s c o pied f r o m ki n g m t l . o r g
‘…Could it be?’
Jung Minwoo, with a hopeful heart, moved towards the coachman’s seat.
“Yo, you’re here?”
Satan, sitting on the coachman’s seat, greeted him with a bright smile and a wave.
“Seeing all of you with bright expressions, it seems like you all passed the exam?”
To Satan’s question, Jung Minwoo nodded and replied.
“Yes, we all passed the exam.”
“Really? As expected, I knew you guys would all pass.”
“…But Demon Lord-nim, weren’t you busy with work? It must have taken quite a while to come here…”
To Jung Minwoo’s concerned words, Satan shrugged and gave a sly smile.
“I am busy, but there’s no task more important than taking care of our talented individuals.”
“…I see.”
Even though he spoke as if it was nothing, running for eight hours to pick up his subordinates wasn’t an easy task.
“I am truly grateful for Demon Lord-nim’s boundless consideration.”
When Jung Minwoo expressed his gratitude with a sincere voice.
“What’s with the thanks between us? Forget it and get in the carriage.”
“Alright.”
At Satan’s words, Jung Minwoo chuckled and was about to climb onto the coachman’s seat, when.
“Today, ride in the back instead of here. You passed the exam, so shouldn’t you chat a bit with your colleagues?”
He stopped him from getting on and showed consideration, telling him to unwind with his colleagues.
“…Thank you.”
At this magnanimous gesture, Jung Minwoo felt as if a halo was shining behind Satan.
‘No, he’s a demon. Wouldn’t it be more accurate to say darkness surrounded him in this situation?’
Jung Minwoo had a silly thought and got on the carriage, following the Demon Communion members.
“Now that there are no eavesdroppers, can I hear what kind of effect you unlocked?”
“Of course.”
Venus was the first to answer Jung Minwoo’s question.
“The effect I newly unlocked is…”
And this is what Venus’s unique trait effect was.
【Charm(魅惑)】
― Seduces the target using demonic energy. Can be used regardless of race or gender, and the effect doubles when the target has personal feelings for the caster.
― Can steal a certain amount of demonic energy from the seduced target.
However, this can only be used on those with a lower Rank than the caster.
‘She can steal demonic energy… That’s a really good effect that was unlocked, huh?’
It was a shame that there was a condition attached, requiring the target to be of lower Rank than the caster, but.
‘Still, it’s undeniably a cheat-like effect.’
If she could seduce demons and steal their demonic energy, her power would increase exponentially.
‘Of course, since demons have their own affiliations, she can’t use it carelessly.’
Nevertheless, simply being able to increase demonic energy was remarkable.
“…Is it my turn next?”
After Venus’s explanation, Elin spoke up.
“…I didn’t unlock a new effect. Instead, my existing unique trait was strengthened.”
【Elemental Affinity(元素親和)】
Can manipulate all elements using demonic energy. When manipulating elements present in the surroundings, the demonic energy consumed is reduced, and the power of the element is enhanced.
‘It was strengthened to specialize in combat.’
Hearing the explanation, Jung Minwoo anticipated that Elin would show an even stronger side in combat from now on.
“Is it my turn now?”
Next, Anubis spoke up with a confident expression.
T h i s w as c o p i e d f r o m ki ngm tl. o r g
“Don’t be too surprised when you hear it.”
【Awakening(覺醒)】
― Physical abilities are enhanced according to the usage of demonic energy.
― Physical abilities continuously improve as the battle progresses.
‘Her physical abilities continuously improve…? That’s insane, isn’t it?’
Hearing the effect, he understood why Anubis was reacting this way.
‘If she can just stall for time, it wouldn’t be difficult to fight against even high-Rank enemies.’
Not only against strong opponents but also when facing multiple enemies, this effect would be incredibly powerful.
“If we spar, you won’t be able to beat me as easily as before.”
T hi s w as c o p i e d from k i ng m tl. o r g
Sensing her competitive spirit, Jung Minwoo made a suggestion.
“Shall we have a spar once we return to the Demon Lord’s Castle?”
Anubis, receiving the offer, lifted the corners of her lips and then.
“Don’t forget that promise.”
“Of course.”
She readily accepted the proposal without a moment’s hesitation.
“Is it my turn now…? Ribbit, ribbit.”
Rok, with an unconfident expression, scratched his head and spoke up.
“Did you unlock a decent unique trait effect?”
To Jung Minwoo’s question, Rok gave an awkward smile and replied.
“It didn’t unlock… Instead, my unique trait changed. Ribbit, ribbit.”
“It changed? Then, does that mean your unique trait was strengthened?”
“…I’m not sure. Ribbit, ribbit.”
He had seen it with his own eyes, yet he wasn’t sure.
‘How did it change to make him say that?’
Seeing that, Jung Minwoo felt curious and asked, and then.
“Well, it’s like this… Ribbit, ribbit.”
Rok looked around cautiously and then began to explain his changed unique trait.
【Ultimate Evolution(最終進化)】
― Can ultimately evolve into three forms using demonic energy.
However, the abilities available differ depending on the amount of demonic energy used.
After hearing the explanation, Jung Minwoo understood why Rok couldn’t give him a definite answer.
‘His unique trait changed from Monster Transformation to Ultimate Evolution.’
Also, he noticed that the effects had changed slightly in content.
‘Originally, it was transforming into monster forms without any numerical restrictions, right?’
At first glance, it might seem like the effect had become worse with the addition of restrictions, but.
‘…It has become incredibly better, hasn’t it?’
T h is wa s copi e d f r om k i n g m tl. or g
If one understood the meaning of “Ultimate Evolution,” they would realize how cheat-like Rok’s unique trait had become.
Ultimate.
The very last.
Evolution.
The phenomenon of organisms gradually changing since the origin of life.
In other words, it meant that he could transform into the most perfect form by using his unique trait.
‘So, it’s natural that there are numerical restrictions.’
If he could ultimately evolve into an unlimited number of forms without restrictions, there would be no one who could stand against Rok.
“Rok, congratulations!”
As he patted Rok’s shoulder and offered his congratulations.
“…Ribbit, ribbit?”
He had an expression as if he didn’t understand what he meant.
“You obtained a very good unique trait.”
He kindly explained it to Rok, who seemed confused.
“R-Really? Ribbit, ribbit.”
Rok’s face began to brighten.
“Try experimenting with your unique trait when we get back. You’ll be very satisfied.”
“Okay, I will! Ribbit, ribbit.”
Anubis, who was listening to the conversation, gave a playful smile and then nudged Rok’s side with her elbow, saying.
“Wow, Rok. You must be feeling good, huh?”
“Hehe, ribbit, ribbit.”
Th i s w a s c o pie d f ro m k i ng m t l . o r g
“To celebrate, how about we spar when we get back?”
“Shouldn’t I practice it first since I haven’t used it even once…? Ribbit, ribbit.”
“Usually, with things like this, practicing through actual combat is faster.”
“I-Is that so? Ribbit, ribbit.”
In the end, Anubis, having secured a promise to spar with Rok.
“Hehe, there are two people I can spar with when we get back.”
Showed a satisfied smile at the thought of being able to spar to her heart’s content.
After the conversation about unique traits with the Demon Communion members ended.
“Aren’t you bored?”
Jung Minwoo moved to the coachman’s seat and sat next to Satan.
“Why did you come out when you were in the carriage?”
Satan, seeing Jung Minwoo sitting next to him, gestured for him to go back inside, but.
“How can I comfortably rest inside the carriage when Demon Lord-nim is working hard for us?”
Jung Minwoo simply shrugged, speaking playfully.
“You rascal, you know how to get on your superior’s good side.”
“I guess I am the type that’s good at getting on my superior’s good side.”
“Pfft, you’re right.”
Satan nodded, as if acknowledging it, and then.
“You’re not far from becoming 1st Rank now, are you?”
He brought up the topic of Rank.
“That’s right. Now that I’m 3rd Rank, I’m planning to make an appointment with Baal soon.”
“Ah, you don’t need to make an appointment.”
“Don’t need to… What do you mean?”
To Jung Minwoo’s question, Satan explained the reason.
“I told Baal to come to the office tomorrow.”
At Satan’s words, Jung Minwoo felt bewildered and said.
“What were you going to do if I failed the promotion exam?”
“Then I would have sent him back, obviously?”
“…”
At his attitude, as if asking why he would even ask such an obvious question, Jung Minwoo couldn’t give a response.
‘…You’re right. He could have just sent him back, right?’
There was nothing wrong with what Satan said.
‘Even if Baal harbored animosity towards Satan, he would have no choice but to obey his orders.’
In terms of hierarchy, Satan was above him, so it was a natural act to order his subordinate around.
‘I was thinking too much from my own perspective.’
Since an ordinary demon couldn’t order a Demon Lord around, it seemed like there was a difference in their thinking.
‘More importantly, thanks to Satan, things will progress quickly.’
If he had contacted Baal himself, he would have tried to delay the meeting somehow to avoid it.
‘That aside, I’m curious what kind of expression he’ll have when we meet tomorrow.’
One thing was for sure, it wouldn’t be a bright expression.
‘He’ll definitely have a sour look on his face, right?’
Thinking about Baal’s sour expression made him feel good.
‘I’m looking forward to tomorrow.’
Jung Minwoo was more excited to see Baal’s sour face than to become 1st Rank.