Unstoppable (4)

Unstoppable (4)

“You said you didn’t care and that they were strangers, but in the end, you’re looking out for them. Was it that you didn’t like Rene creating and leading an organization called Casilena?”

“No. As I said, I don’t care at all. I just pointed out a fact that someone leading a faction, not a child, should consider. Knowing Rene’s personality, he probably won’t give up even after being knocked down like this.”

The world is unfair and cruel. While the Demon Realm I survived in was particularly harsh, human society is just the same in trampling and ignoring the weak.

In fact, Rene, who’s just borrowing the appearance of a magical girl and operating with his own power, is probably stronger than most S-class magical girls. But the more burdens you carry, the more strength is required.

Even if I got rid of Karin, who could have been a major obstacle, under the pretext of a challenge, it doesn’t mean we can relax.

“If I, who came out to play and act as I please, had to shoulder something, I wouldn’t have been able to go on a rampage like this. Let’s go back now.”

I turned towards the facility.

The most difficult moment in my life was during the unification war of the Demon Realm when I was competing for the demon lord position. No matter how strong I was, there was never a time when I wanted and needed more power than then.

Something difficult to achieve is considered an accomplishment.

“…Still, I think you’ve roughly achieved your goal. You’ve properly demonstrated your power, so those who were already afraid of you will try to avoid you even more.”

“That’s convenient. They’ll cower on their own.”

In the room I had just returned to, only Kim Su-jung’s soft breathing could be heard. After undoing my transformation, I yawned, scratched my belly, and flopped onto the bed.

The exam was just around the corner now.

An ordinary life far from violence, slaughter, and chaos. When I first came to Earth, I just wanted to indulge in nostalgia and have fun. But unlike in the past when I thought I couldn’t live without those things, lately I’ve been finding enjoyment in this simple daily life. No wonder dragons go around having fun.

“S-still, it would be good to show some results… Strictly speaking, the Karin you blew away today doesn’t count as an achievement.”

“Oh, come on.”

However, Ren’s grumbling voice just before falling asleep was irritating.

“You have an appointment today?”

“…Yeah. But why are your eyes so wide? I know you have an appointment too.”

“With whom?”

During the busy breakfast time in the cafeteria. As always, Kim Su-jung sitting next to me had a spoon in her mouth, and unusually, instead of watching the news broadcasting about the magical girls’ rampage from the night before, she turned to look at me as I casually told her about today’s schedule.

With narrowed eyes as soon as she heard I was going out for an appointment.

“What good does it do you to know that?”

“I-I told you who I’m meeting today.”

I snorted, and she flustered, urging me to answer. On the surface, it looked like a normal friend curious about another’s schedule, but having known what dark thoughts she harbored inside when possessed by an evil spirit, I could only click my tongue.

“With Park Tae-jun. The purpose is the same as yours, studying with classmates since the seniors are all busy with their own studies. He begged me to join, so I’m going to give it a try.”

“What?!”

Of course, I had no particular reason to hide it, nor did I intend to cater to her desires, so I just spoke honestly.

Kim Su-jung was shocked and turned into a stone statue while I continued eating. The appointment time wasn’t very flexible.

“Are you sure nothing will happen when you go there?”

“Don’t have useless delusions.”

I gave her a light tap on the head as she became increasingly serious. The problem was that I had planned to prepare leisurely, but after seeing something flickering outside the window, that was no longer possible.

On this bright day, a blue-burning fireball like a will-o’-the-wisp flickered.

It was the fox fire controlled by the nine-tailed fox, Gabi, the leader of the fox spirits who had come here with me and was calling for me.

“Have you met Jeon So-hyeon… I mean, So-hyeon unnie recently?”

“No. I don’t think I’ve seen her recently. I just saw her in passing once, and she looked very tired. Is it because of exam studying?”

I casually said to Kim Su-jung while returning the food tray. She opened her eyes wide, then shook her head. I was quite pleased with this testimony, and the corners of my mouth turned up slightly.

In fact, Jeon So-hyeon isn’t studying. She’s just being taught by Gabi about her innate spiritual power.

She seemed to be working hard on her training, looking so gaunt. Well, since Gabi was in charge from the beginning, she probably didn’t have the luxury of being lazy.

“What are you trying to do by giving her such teachings?”

“Discovering and nurturing excellent talent is a virtue of a ruler. This is our Demon Realm’s business, unrelated to the Magical Girl world. Don’t worry about it.”

While Kim Su-jung went to wash up, I returned to the room alone and told Ren, who was frantically asking to be informed, about Jeon So-hyeon.

After all, Ren already knew about my true identity.

“How can it be unrelated! She’ll be active in this world anyway!”

“Oh? Are you perhaps trying to keep us in check? As a representative of the Magical Girl world?”

“N-no, that’s not it…”

“There are monsters called strange beings, and there are those who conduct experiments and research as they please. What does it matter?”

I looked down at the trembling Ren and grinned. My intention to use Jeon So-hyeon here and there was clearly correct. But recruiting and training a warrior locally like this was an extremely merciful act.

If I wanted to, I could move the entire Demon Realm to trample this land. It’s just that Earth is my hometown, and because of the watchful eyes of the Celestial Realm closely observing our movements, I don’t do that.

“And you might bring me the results you love so much.”

“Hah, so you’re going to meet that guy in that form now.”

Ren, seeing my transformed appearance, sighed and slumped down as if giving up completely.

*

“Ugh…”

“Now the… no, that person will come and evaluate you who has at least met the minimum qualifications.”

This is a room assigned to high school students. High school students have their own rooms, and the room size is not that small.

However, from the weekend morning, two people were occupying this space. To be precise, a silver-haired woman with nine lush, large tails wrapped in pure white fur, and a female student hanging upside down with her hands tied.

Just as Gabi the nine-tailed fox, who had hung Jeon So-hyeon upside down in the air, was frowning and about to light her pipe.

“You’ve arrived.”

Surprised, Gabi’s eyes widened, then she threw away her pipe and hurriedly knelt down in a submissive posture.

‘This crazy fox is showing such a demeanor?’

Jeon So-hyeon, groaning with blood rushing to her face, was inwardly shocked at Gabi’s appearance. After all, the image Gabi had shown so far was that of a strict, eccentric, and arrogant queen befitting the leader of the fox spirits.

“Why is she hanging like this anyway?”

However, when someone emerged from the flickering shadow on the floor.

Jeon So-hyeon forgot everything else and could only inhale with wide eyes.

“Ta-Takilas!”

Jeon So-hyeon was shocked at the sight of Takilas appearing upside down. Their last meeting was quite a while ago, and it wasn’t in a good situation.

To begin with, Takilas was an object of fear for Jeon So-hyeon, who had encountered him twice before and witnessed horrific scenes each time.

“How dare this wench…!”

“Calm down, Gabi. Are you trying to give us away?”

Gabi, who was so surprised that she had her fox ears perked up, didn’t even realize she was baring her sharp teeth in anger.

Tequilas chuckled and stopped Gabi, who looked like she was about to reveal her identity.

“Ahem. This is nothing. I’m just punishing her because the results of her training weren’t very good.”

“Ugh.”

The calmed Gabi snapped her fingers, dropping Jeon So-hyeon who was suspended in mid-air and releasing her restraints. She fell to the floor with a thud, immediately trembling and clutching her head that had hit the ground.

“The results weren’t good?”

“She met the basic standards you set, but her ability to handle her innate power is terribly lacking compared to that power. If I teach her ten things, she barely grasps ten… honestly, I thought I was going to die of frustration. I… I mean, Lord Tequilas.”

“Your standards are too high. She’s not a gumiho, just an ordinary human girl.”

Tequilas laughed incredulously at Gabi’s grumbling and pulled up a chair to sit down.

She, who had been watching carefully, looked up at Tequilas with wavering eyes, kneeling on the floor following Gabi while suppressing the throbbing pain in her head.

“It’s been a while, hasn’t it?”

“Y-yes… I mean, yes, it has.”

“You look very confused, but it’s nothing. Is there anything strange? Is it weird that there’s a gumiho in this world where magical girls and monsters run rampant?”

‘Of course not, right?’

Jeon So-hyeon couldn’t honestly express her true feelings to Tequilas, who spoke so casually, and forcibly shook her head.

After all, the greatest weapon she had acquired through her rough life so far was none other than her ability to read the room.

She could just accept the fact that there was a gumiho following the orders of a magical girl, and not just any magical girl but the strongest and most notorious one, and that this gumiho was an expert in psychic abilities.

“But why?”

However, there were still some facts she couldn’t simply overlook.

“Why, why did you save me that day, and even after saving me, why did you send Gabi to teach me how to handle power!”

It was a fundamental question that had been harbored for quite a long time.