Chapter 17

Todays lesson came to an end .

Explanations of different magic concepts and techniques that did nothing but make me sleepy . The test against Sasha barely qualified as light exercise .

For the last week, Ive been going to Deruzogedo but nothing happened . No surprise raids by the humans, no petty tricks by the spirits, not even some conspiracy from the gods . Nothing at all .

I must remain wary though and be ready to protect Deiruheido if it comes to it .

I say this, but the greatly weakened Mazoku who should be vulnerable have prospered to this day .

Is there no need for my protection?

Total calm seems to have visited the Mazoku . Peace is boring, though thats no bad thing .

What I mean is

Leaving the gates of Deruzogedo Demon King Academy Sasha walks behind me complaining .

Why do I have to go back with you?

I tilt my head to the side as Misha looks at me as well, her eyes blinking rapidly .

So we can deepen our friendship as members of the same group .

I joined as your subordinate . I have no recollection of saying I would be your friend .

Now, now . If its that unpleasant you can go home .

Indeed? Well then, Im off . Have a nice day .

Turning around Sasha walks off in another direction from us .

Misha stares at her back .

Despite being expressionless she seems a bit lonely .

Cant be helped .

In the group opposition test, I suddenly appeared in front of your castle .

Sasha stopped suddenly .

What magic did I use? Shall I show you?

Twin-tails shaking gently Sasha looks back at us .

Ill use Contract <Sekt> .

As I thought, shes interested .

Do whatever you want .

Sasha used <Sekt> and I signed it with magic .

Here .

I hold my hand out to Sasha .

What?

I said Id show you but its faster to actually experience it .

Even so, why do I have to hold hands with you?

You obediently held it a while ago .

Sashas face became red .

Tha, thats was just part of the scene . This is . . mongrel . .

She makes an excuse that I dont understand at all .

It doesnt matter which hand you take but I cant show you if you dont hold my hand .

. .

Sasha holds my hand with great reluctance .

Misha .

Nn . .

Misha takes my other hand .

I make Sasha and Misha hold each others hand as well .

What! Why!?

This fellows expressions change an awful lot .

If you dont want to see it thats fine . I wont be breaking the contract that way .

Sasha quietens down and holds out her hand to Misha again .

Here you go .

Misha takes her hand with no sign of hesitation .

Hold it tighter .

Like this?

Sasha holds my hand tighter .

Misha tightens her grip .

Hey . Do it properly . Tighter . If you dont, I cant use the magic .

Sasha holds Mishas hand tighter .

. . Nn

Misha also increased her grip .

Somehow her expressionless face seemed really happy like she was smiling broadly .

Thank you, Mishas eyes seemed to say to me .

Dont worry about it I laugh back with my eyes .

Nee, you . What are you talking about with your eyes?

Sasha glares at us .

What? Do you want to join in?

I stare into Sashas eyes and her face quickly turns red .

Fumu . You are not used to meeting peoples gazes due to your <Demon Eyes of Ruin> are you Sasha?