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◈ The Precious Demon King

Chapter 90: Yu Jia

"U-Ummai!"

Yoichi Sasaki heartily ate the sandwich Yu Jia had made for him.

"P-Please, eat a lot. I'll make more for you."

"Thank you, Yu Jia."

"You're welcome."

Yu Jia was flustered by the natural Japanese that came out of her mouth, but she had no choice but to accept it.

I can't bring myself to study.

More precisely, her dream had wavered, and her passion had faded. In their place, new desires and ambitions stirred. She wanted to pick up the bow once more.

Today was Sunday. Tomorrow, she would have to go to school.

Mom will be home in the evening.

Perhaps because she was so excited about traveling with Edmond, she hadn't called at all. If there were ever an opportunity, it was now.

As Yu Jia quietly watched for the right moment to speak to Kim Junyong, she decided to do so.

Flash.

"Special Advisor!"

With a burst of light, Lee Mina appeared in the yard. A moment later, Cheon Yubeom appeared in the same way.

"Hm?"

"Oh!"

"Let's go inside."

"Yes."

When the two stepped inside, they saw the Special Advisor's niece and nephew, as well as a man they had never seen before.

"Hm?"

"Huh?"

Cheon Yubeom, Lee Mina, and Yoichi Sasaki all froze at the sight of each other.

"Oh, so this is your first time meeting?"

"This is our first time meeting in person."

"He's a Japanese hunter."

Yoichi Sasaki was a well-known figure. As Hunter Management Bureau agents, they had only read about him.

And with good reason. He was the top hunter of Japan's Psychic Awakening Agency. However, since Japan's hunter market was driven by private companies, his ranking was lower when considered nationwide.

Although he might not have been Japan's representative hunter, he was the top hunter of the Japanese government.

"Why is a Japanese hunter here..."

"Ah, field training."

"Huh?"

Yoichi Sasaki stood up abruptly and bowed deeply.

"Senpais! I look forward to your guidance!"

"Huh? Ah, y-yes."

No one could reject such politeness. Faced with his earnest bow, Cheon Yubeom and Lee Mina returned the greeting almost involuntarily.

"Ah, I'll make some more sandwiches."

"I'll help too, Noona!"

Yu Jia and Yu Jihun scampered off to the kitchen, leaving an awkward silence behind. Kim Junyong switched into spectator mode, watching the strange war of nerves among the three of them.

Oh, super fun.

All of his familiars were connected by a strand of consciousness centered on him. Since they instinctively knew who was stronger and who was weaker without having to fight, this kind of battle of nerves could not exist.

"Special Advisor. First, I have something to say."

"Uh, say it."

Cheon Yubeom revealed his decision.

"I have resigned from the Hunter Management Bureau. From now on, I will personally serve Special Advisor."

"Hm?"

How was this any different from before? Kim Junyong tilted his head and laughed lightly.

"Are you asking me to give you a salary?"

"I don't care about things like salary. If I need money, I'll get it myself."

"How?"

"From the Hunter Management Bureau."

"Oh!"

With that last remark, Kim Junyong fully understood his intent. He was clarifying his stance by settling his ambiguous affiliation.

It was a declaration of will that, if vague alliances broke down, he would draw a sharp line between friend and foe.

"I've been promoted to Chief Director of the Special Advisor Support Division."

"Wow, so now you're a team leader?"

"That's right. Hehe."

The two people's duties were no different. They simply had to stay by Kim Junyong's side and assist him.

For Lee Mina, an agent of the Hunter Management Bureau, ensuring Kim Junyong's safe adaptation to modern society was her top priority.

For Cheon Yubeom, now a Knight of the Arbiter, his sole goal was to obey the Arbiter's commands without question.

"P-Please give me much guidance and support!"

"..."

But then, a strange Japanese guy stuck himself to them. His reason for coming was obvious.

"You came because our sudden rise in rank made you curious, didn't you?"

"N-No! I came here to follow and learn at my hyungnim's side!"

Yoichi Sasaki spoke earnestly.

"I won't report a single thing I see or hear here to my country."

"...Anyone can say that."

"Hmph! I do not lie!"

Yoichi Sasaki felt stifled. How could he convey a person's true feelings?

"I gave permission."

"H-Hyungnim!"

At Kim Junyong's words, the expressions of Cheon Yubeom and Lee Mina relaxed. Well, since the master of the house had given permission, from the position of subordinates, there was no way to raise an objection.

"My goal is SR-rank! Until then, I will absolutely not descend the mountain!"

Kim Junyong laughed slightly at Yoichi Sasaki's aspiration.

"Just think of it as gaining another subordinate."

"Yes, understood."

Three people from different affiliations had become Kim Junyong's subordinates.

"Train on your own."

"Yes!"

Yoichi Sasaki had come seeking instruction, but Kim Junyong was under no obligation to train him right then.

Such things were always up to the individual.

At that moment, Yu Jia returned with more sandwiches. She placed them on the table and spoke cautiously.

"Uncle."

"Yeah?"

"...Could you test me, just once?"

"What?"

Her voice was barely above a whisper, so Kim Junyong asked again. With her face flushed red, Yu Jia gathered her courage and asked.

"Could you check if I have talent as a hunter?"

"Ohh."

Kim Junyong's gaze naturally turned to Yu Jihun. The boy's neck flushed bright red as if he were embarrassed.

"The siblings are very interested in hunters."

"Hm? Jihun, you too?"

"Huh?"

"Oh, you didn't say anything?"

"...Yes, not yet."

Hearing the conversation between Kim Junyong and Yu Jihun made Yu Jia's curiosity explode.

"What? What is it, Yu Jihun?"

"I've already gone into the Demon Realm once."

"What? Are you crazy? What are you going to do if Mom finds out?"

"Th-Then what about you, Noona?"

"Uh, uh..."

Yu Jia was flustered too.

Of course, it was the adults' job to mediate the children's quarrels.

Kim Junyong smiled faintly and said.

"Hey, let's head out before your mother catches you."

"Huh?"

"Everyone, turn on your phones."

When Kim Junyong took out his hunter phone, everyone else took out their phones too.

"Remi, aren't you coming?"

"Not necessarily."

"Well, don't come if you don't want to."

Remi shrugged. Even if she didn't enter as a hunter, she could be summoned as a summoned demon at any time, so it didn't matter if she wasn't brought right away.

Kim Junyong.

Cheon Yubeom.

Lee Mina.

Yoichi Sasaki.

Yu Jia.

Yu Jihun.

A six-person party was formed and entered the Demon Realm.

Flash.

Once they had all disappeared, only Remi remained in the dining room. Holding her sword as usual, she quietly murmured.

"Come out."

Flash.

Luciel, who had been quiet inside the void pouch, appeared. The Demon King's butler knelt respectfully before Remi.

"Commander of the Demon King's army. I did not recognize you. My apologies."

"..."

Remi looked at Luciel indifferently.

"What's your game?"

"..."

Luciel hesitated to answer the implicative question.

Remi asked more specifically.

"Why did you submit to Master?"

"..."

The Demon King Modeus. The souls of the monarchs slain alongside him ended up trapped in Kim Junyong's void pouch.

Edmond, the Demon King's chef, and Luciel, the butler, perished then as well, and their souls were collected.

Edmond had long since become Kim Junyong's familiar. After that, every Demon Realm monarch summoned refused Kim Junyong's offer to become his familiar.

"Is the question difficult?"

"No."

"If you had refused, you would have started anew in the Demon Realm, wouldn't you?"

"Isn't it only natural to follow the strong?"

Despite Luciel's courteous words, Remi was not satisfied. It wasn't enough of an answer.

"Butler...no."

Remi drew her sword.

"Luciel, son of Modeus."

Shing–

"Why did you so willingly become Master's familiar?"

Remi's sword touched Luciel's neck.

Restriction? That rule didn't apply to a spy who approached while hiding his intentions. She would decide whether to behead him based on his answer.

"If I can annihilate my enemy Modeus, even if I become Master's dog, I would gladly accept it."

"..."

Remi could not cut Luciel's neck. He was someone who called his own father his enemy.

So it's true.

In any case, the unfortunate family affairs of demons...Modeus's death was not annihilation, but rather a return to the Demon Realm. Thus, his complete destruction had not yet occurred.

Shing–

Remi withdrew her sword. Since Luciel posed no threat to her master, she had no reason to remain on guard against him.

Luciel looked at Remi and asked.

"And you? Why is that?"

"What do you mean?"

"...Why does the first corps commander of Demon King Modeus follow Master?"

"..."

Remi gave a faint smirk.

"Is there a sword that chooses its master?"

"...!"

Remi brushed herself off and stepped outside. Once she had completely disappeared, as if she had left the dungeon, Luciel let out the breath he had been holding.

"Hahh."

A faint smile crossed his face. Wasn't she even more secretive than he was?

"Could it really be only personal vengeance?"

He truly desired Modeus's annihilation, but that wasn't all. He had ambition too...

Kim Junyong was someone worthy of being the master of the scale, so he had no reason not to follow him.

If he returned to the Demon Realm, he would only end up a servant of that damned Modeus again. At least Kim Junyong was a master worth staking his life on.

"I can afford to relax a little."

At least toward Reminox–once of Modeus's Demon King army–he had less worry about losing his head.

* * *

Metaverse 32.

Six people appeared with a pop.

"Why did you follow along?"

"Huh? I-I did it without even realizing."

When everyone took out their phones, Yu Jihun–who had taken his phone out without thinking–ended up following them into the Demon Realm.

He looked around, visibly on edge.

"Hey, Jihun, you're not here to fight. Just think of it like a picnic."

"Eep, y-yes. Uncle."

"You don't have any talent, so just don't become a hunter."

"Hahh. O-Okay..."

Yu Jihun looked sullen, but Kim Junyong patted his shoulder.

"Think how sad your mother would be if you died needlessly."

"Ah, y-yes, that's true."

Seeing Kim Junyong speak so indifferently about death made Yu Jihun come to his senses. This wasn't a video game character. This was truly a matter of life or death.

And Noona wants to do this?

He realized how dangerous and noble a profession hunters, once his object of admiration, really was. It didn't suit his sister at all...

She had only ever studied diligently up through her senior year of high school. What sudden whim made her decide to become a hunter?

"Jia."

"Yes, Uncle!"

"Do you know the condition for formal awakening?"

"Monster hunting."

"Good."

Kim Junyong took out the same kind of dagger that he had given to Yu Jihun and handed it to Yu Jia. After receiving it, Yu Jia swung the dagger a few times in the air, then nodded.

"I'm ready."

"Ohh."

This niece was better than the nephew. At least when it came to resolve and mental preparedness, she was far superior.

"I'll have one dragged in and bound. Just try to kill it."

"Yes!"

Yu Jia had braced herself for a fight, but with Kim Junyong's help, she only needed to deliver the final blow.

"Kieeek!"

The perceptive Lee Mina quickly brought over a monster. Black tentacles, responding to Kim Junyong's mana, wrapped around the monster and immobilized it.

"Thank you."

Yu Jia bowed politely, then stepped up to the monster and thrust her dagger without hesitation.

Stab.

Bracing the back of the dagger with one hand, she drove it in with her full weight.

Splurt!

Though she was splattered with blood spraying like a fountain, she silently applied more force. At last, the struggling monster fell still.

Flash.

The monster's death energy converted into experience points and was absorbed by Yu Jia. Her eyes filled with joy from that elation.

Huh, this is fun.

Kim Junyong watched with great interest.

His niece, Yu Jia. Unlike her brother, she had talent.

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