episode_0041

The square in front of the palace was engulfed in strange silence. The hastily constructed stage was a sight that could not have been imagined until a moment ago – it was built for the opening ceremony of the ‘Mya Contest’.

Under the stage, the crowd of demons gathered like a cloud to see Mya one more time and to feel her loveliness a little more.

The sight of demons well over two meters tall, clashing their horns and wings and scrambling towards the stage, was a spectacle in itself. The sight of each person holding placards, light sticks, and unusually shaped gifts expressing their passionate affection for Mya was reminiscent of a festival scene engulfed in madness.

“Crrrng… Those guys, how dare they attack my Mya…” Agni flew high into the sky in the form of a dragon and let out a disgruntled snort. Despite her hideous appearance, the demons gathered below did not pay any heed, and instead, “Agni! Please take care of Mya! ” They cheered.

Meanwhile, in the air, great nobles who were anxious to monopolize Mya were sitting on luxurious, magically created chairs and watching the opening ceremony.

With everyone’s attention focused, a demonic woman appeared on the stage. The host held the microphone for a moment, took a breath, and looked around.

Wherever she looked, she felt tremendous heat.

After a while, the host slowly opened his mouth.

“Everyone! The long-awaited Mya contest…”

Before she could finish her words, the shouts of the demons shaking the entire square rang out as if they were tearing the sky.

“Myaaa—!!!”

At the same time as her declaration, the shouts of the demons that filled the square erupted as if they were tearing the sky apart. Their loud shouts were like the roar of a huge beast, and their heat boiled like hot lava.

Under the colorful lights, colorful magic fireworks decorated the night sky. Excited demons each shout out the name of the participant they are cheering for or shout ‘Myaah! They were enthusiastic and chanted ‘Mya!’ It looked like the scene of a huge festival. However, Hyeonseong’s mood in the midst of this crazy festival was complicated.

‘Is it finally starting…? .’

Hyunseong looked blankly ahead and muttered bitterly. It was just a few days ago that I was attacked by a monster in the forest and was in fear of death. At that time, I couldn’t even imagine a situation like now.

‘My life has changed so much in just a few days… .’

Hyunseong sighed without realizing it. This bizarre and surprising reality has only just begun.

The heat weighed down Hyeonseong, as if he had been thrown into a boiling furnace. A deafening roar, and even unfamiliar scents passing by the tip of your nose.

“Myaaa—!!!”

The shouts of the demons that filled the square erupted once again. Hyunseong shrugged his shoulders without realizing it due to the overwhelming heat.

‘really… Is it really necessary to do this? .’

Hyunseong sighed inwardly. I couldn’t understand how I, an ordinary college student, had ended up in such a strange situation.

“Are you nervous?”

A soft yet playful voice tickled Hyunseong’s ears. When he turned his head, Leah, wearing a pure white lab coat, was looking at him with a mischievous smile.

“You don’t manage your facial expressions.”

Leah said as she sat down next to Hyunseong.

“Well, it’s strange that I’m not nervous. So many eyes are looking at only you.”

Leah pointed down with her finger. Below the stage, an endless crowd of demons undulated like huge waves.

“Don’t worry. I’ll be right next to you.”

Leah said with a playful smile.

“And don’t forget. That’s a festival for you.”

Hearing Leah’s words, Hyunseong looked down at the stage again with a confused expression. I still couldn’t believe that so many eyes were only looking at me.

‘It’s a festival for me… .’

Hyunseong muttered bitterly. To be honest, I still wasn’t happy about this situation. However, at least he could tell that they did not have malicious intent towards him.

‘… Yes, if it’s something that can’t be avoided anyway, it’s better to enjoy it.’

Hyunseong composed himself and took a deep breath. And he smiled at Leah.

“Yes, you are right. Enjoy it.”

Leah smiled brightly, as if satisfied with Hyunseong’s answer.

“That makes him worthy of being the subject of my research!”

Leah spoke in an excited voice and tapped Hyunseong on the shoulder.

“Now then, let’s enjoy it properly from now on!”

The stage was immersed in pitch black darkness. With a suffocating tension weighing down the entire square, the crowd of demons were excited and excited, like animals about to awaken.

Finally, the curtain on the stage slowly began to rise.

The huge curtain spread majestically on both sides, revealing a dazzling golden throne. And on top of that…

“Myaaa—!!!”

The entire square exploded with cheers that threatened to leave. Tens of thousands of demons were enthusiastic, shouting the same name as if they had become one.

Under the dazzling lights, Hyeonseong was sitting on a rather small golden throne.

An ordinary young man from Earth, he now stood at the center of a scene he could not even imagine. Hyunseong, feeling awkward and burdened, tried hard to smile, but the stiff corners of his mouth could not be loosened.

“I… excuse me… hi… ?”

Hyunseong hesitated and said hello into the microphone. Of course, to the demons, it just sounded like a lovely ‘myeongh’ sound.

“Myaaa—!!!”

At Hyeonseong’s greeting, the demons once again became enthusiastic.

‘this… What should I really do… ?’

Hyeonseong looked around with a confused expression.

It was then.

A black shadow was cast on the slightly larger and more ornate throne next to Hyeonseong, and then Queen Luciferia, with flowing silvery hair, sat down in an elegant manner.

Today, instead of her usual dignified appearance, she chose a somewhat subdued yet elegant black dress with subtle silver embroidery.

“Let’s start.”

Luciferia looked down with cold gaze and commanded quietly. But even in those short words, her charisma was clearly revealed.

The emcee resumed the declaration that had been drowned out by shouts earlier.

“Mya Contest… now… Here we go… !”

The host declared in a very nervous voice. Of course, the reason her voice trembled wasn’t just because of the queen’s majesty.

Beneath the stage, in the tens of thousands of eyes pouring in on them, maniacal obsession and possessiveness was boiling over. Towards Mya, the judge of this competition and also the ‘reward’ at the same time…

Hyunseong was overwhelmed by the pouring gaze and trembled. Luciferia, who was quietly watching the scene, lost all of the cold and overbearing appearance she had shown before, and held Hyunseong’s hand with a gentle touch, as if comforting a child.

“It’s okay, Mya. You don’t have to worry about anything.”

Luciferia’s hands were cold but soft. Hyunseong seemed to calm down a little under her touch.

“They just… I was just fascinated by Mya’s cuteness. No one can hurt Mya. Because I will protect you by your side.”

Luciferia looked straight into Hyunseong’s eyes and whispered softly. Her red eyes were a mixture of warmth, affection, and a strong possessiveness that could not be hidden.

“So… Don’t stress too much. Just enjoy it. Mya.”

Luciferia lightly kissed the back of Hyunseong’s hand and smiled softly.

Hyeonseong felt his tension relax a little due to her gentle consolation.

‘Yes, the Queen is next to you.’

Hyeonseong calmed himself down, relying on Luciferia. At least here, there was no one who could keep him as safe as her.

“Thank you, Luciferia… .”

Hyunseong expressed his gratitude in a low voice.

Luciferia smiled with satisfaction and stroked Hyeonseong’s head.

“Then, mya. Shall we begin now? Let’s check their passionate feelings for Mya.”

As she spoke, the first contestant appeared on the huge magic screen installed below the stage.

The fierce competition between demons for Mya has just begun.

Underneath the stage, with tension in the air, the host held a softly shining microphone and smiled brilliantly.

“Okay then! Let us introduce the long-awaited first contestant!”

Her loud voice echoed throughout the square. The demon audience held their breath and watched the huge magic screen on the stage.

The screen showed the appearance of a female demon with a clear look of nervousness.

“The first participant is! It is said that they plan to present a beautiful melody with passionate love for Mya!”

As the host gave an exciting message, the audience erupted in loud cheers and applause.

“It is said that this song was specially composed for this contest! The title is… ‘I want to catch Mya’s tail’!”

In an instant, the entire square became a sea of laughter.

‘my… The tail… ?’

Hyunseong felt his face getting hot and smiled awkwardly.

He had no tail. If so, it must be metaphorical.

The part of his body that can be likened to a tail is…

However, the participant on stage paid no heed, sighing deeply and fixing his instrument with a solemn expression.

What was in her hand… Surprisingly, it was a huge ax made to cut down enemies on the battlefield.