Chapter 40
I woke up with the bell signalling the end of the class .
Todays classes are now over . Everyone, please be on time tomorrow .
Emilia leaves the classroom and all the students start getting ready leave .
Ray who sits in front of me leaned his chair back and tilted his head my way .
Should we get something to eat?
Youre always hungry .
My bodies efficiency is bad .
I push my chair back and stand up .
Do you want to come to my house and have a victory celebration? My mothers home-cooked food is the best .
Sounds good . Its your treat then . Ray says before standing up
Next to me, Sasha has a doubtful look on her face .
Nee . Just this morning we were cruelly fighting for our lives in the demon tree forest . Why are you both so friendly? Also, isnt it humiliating to celebrate with the person you lost to?
Ray and I look at each other .
Is that so?
It was my complete defeat and I dont feel bad about it because Ill win next time .
Ray smiles at me . Hes a funny guy .
Surely you dont think youve got a grasp of my power with just that one match?
Ive never lost to the same opponent twice .
Ive never lost .
In response to my gaze that looks down from the high place Im in Ray smiles his refreshing smile .
. Why are you competing against each other again? I thought you were going for a victory celebration? I dont understand at all .
Sashas complaint seems to come from the bottom of her heart .
What dont you understand?
Its a difficult thing for girls to understand .
Aah, I see .
We laugh together as we reach an understanding .
It felt like we could understand each others thoughts and feelings without speaking .
Theres some similarities to the master-servant relationship from the age of myths but theres more a sense of equality between us here .
Is this what friendship between men is like? Its not bad .
Jealous? Misha said to Sasha .
Ive said before but Im not even though Misha keeps saying it .
Shouldnt I?
Its fine . Its good you speak your mind .
Hey! Dont answer for me! Misha asked me not you!
What are you getting so excited for?
I say what I want to say when I want to say it .
Sasha seems dissatisfied but I lightly brush her off .
Anyway, lets go . Theres a guy over there whos face is saying hes hungry .
That would be me, but I can last another 10 seconds if needed .
Is that your limit?
Me and Ray laugh .
. . What are those two laughing at?
. Relations are good .
Sasha and Misha mutter something to each other .
Ill transfer us .
I hold out my hand and Sasha takes it firmly while Misha takes Sashas hand .
I offer my other hand to Ray .
Aah, could you wait a moment?
Ray seems to have remembered something and calls out to a girl whos about to leave the classroom .
Misa-san .
Misa stops and comes over to us .
Whats wrong?
Were going to have a celebration at Arnos house . Do you want to come with us?
Ehthats . Im happy to be invited but isnt it better for just your group to go?
Ray makes a meaningful face at me .
Is he just being kindhearted or is he interested in Misa?
Either way is fine I guess .
What are you talking about? You are already one of my subordinates .
Eeh . . ? But I completely lost to Sasha-san and Misha-san . I borrowed the power of Ray-san .
Victory or defeat is irrelevant . You showed great promise . Also, mazoku cannot use spirit magic but you can and it was the same magic as the great spirit Riniyon .
. . Riniyon?
You dont know?
Misa shakes her head .
If I remember right she did say that her mother was dead . No wonder she doesnt know anything .
Its one of the great spirits that protected the spirits forest during the age of myths . You probably have some kind of link to it . A spirits magic is deeply related to its existence .
Misa was seriously listening to my words . She must be interested in her deceased mother .
Its pretty interesting that you can use the true power of a spirit .
There were no half spirits half mazoku in the age of myths so I have no idea if Misa will be able to completely use the power of a spirit yet .
. Thank you . Id love to be one of your subordinates but
Whats wrong?
. What about the others in the Arnos Fan Union . ?
Aah, thats right .
For the time being its only you . It seems like it would be too noisy if the others joined my group .
Ahaha . thats right . .
Misa looks uncertain .
Whats wrong? Is it that hard to join by yourself?
More like I feel sorry for themTheir reactions will be scary . I might be attacked in the dark if things dont go well . . Ahaha . .
Fumu . Those fellows are a little crazy .
But thats my problem . Please dont worry about it Arnos-sama .
If you say so .
Fast! What a heartless response .
Sasha pokes fun at me again .
Aah Sasha-san, that reminds me .
Misa sneakily beckoned her over .
Whats up?
Fufufu . Because I lost the match .
Misa takes out the magic photo and gives it to Sasha who looks hard at it .
. . Tentatively, Ill take it as loot . for now
Whats on the photo?
Kyaaa!
Misha suddenly appeared surprising Sasha and causing her to drop the photo .
Fumu . What are you making noises over?
I pick up the fallen photo .
Don, dont look! You mustnt look!!
What are you so panicked about? Its only a photo . Whats going to happen?
Turning the photo around I saw a boy with black hair and eyes . Hes also naked .
Because it was necessary to change clothes for class the photo was taken in the few moments when changing clothes with magic that you are naked .
. .
Sashas face is red hot and she shrinks into herself .
Even though its a voyeur photo Arnos would be aware of the magic . Ray says while looking at the photo over my shoulder .
Theres no way I wouldnt notice . Loads were taken after all but I left it alone because it seemed harmless .
I present the photo to Sasha .
Its a very cute thing to do . Did you always want to see my figure?
Sasha raises her eyes and glares at me . Her cheeks are red hot and her <Demon Eyes of Ruin> have formed .
Dont be so conceited! Okay? Listen up . I like naked men! Your body just happens to be my preference! Its only your body Im after!!
Fumu . Is that so? Even Im a little troubled by her words .
The classroom has fallen silent and everyone is pulling back a little .
I also like Arnos naked body . Misha says throwing Sasha a lifeline .
Misha . You dont have to support Sasha you know?
Misha shakes her head .
Arnos naked body is artistic . I like it .
Misha stares into my eyes .
Yare yare . How brave, but isnt it shameful?
Truly? I had no idea my nakedness was so attractive . Im really sinful .
I let out a laugh .
All right then . Ill fulfil the wishes of my subordinates . If you want to see it that much Sasha, Ill show you . Not with a photo but directly!
Eeh . ? Directly . . eeeh! Ah . . errrm
Sasha is completely confused .
Whats wrong . Wasnt my body your aim? Ill give you todays reward .
Tha, thats right . I did say that
What? Dont you want to?
Sasha looks down .
. I do .
All right . Here you go .
I strongly clench my fists and flex my muscles .
The upper half of my uniform explodes .
Look at it!
Why are you taking it off here!? You idiot!!
Sasha regained her full form and yelled at me .
Its not bad to play the fool once in a while .