novelThe Demon World's Labor Market #1
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Let's say that your last year in middle school, you were told that you weren't an ordinary human and that the blood of a demon was running through your veins.
And there was a skill that somewhat proved that statement.
For the past five years, you imagined yourself as a demon for hundreds, no thousands of times, but is that a normal thing to do?
Yong-Ho imagined it.
He imagined himself as a demon and reigning over a feast.
In reality, he was someone that attended an all-boys middle and high school and majored in engineering. On top of that, finishing his military service will be added to the list. Despite that, Yong-Ho still imagined it.
Of course when a person gets older, the amount of times they use their imagination lessens and although it made them delusional, he still imagined it.
And Yong-Ho became a demon.
Although, his idea of the demon's position was different than what he had expected.
"It was during the youthful age of seventeen. I imagined a slender, nude Succubus lying next to me when I woke up."
It wasn't entirely wrong.
When he woke up a beautiful, chocolate-colored woman with silver hair was lying next to him.
But she wasn't naked and she wasn't lying on the same bed as Yong-Ho.
"Hey, hey. Hey!"
Mammon's dungeon had an issue where it lacked mana and this was the room that provided a good amount of mana.
Inside the demon's room where the demon's throne was located, a shabby, red carpet was placed from the entrance to the throne. On top of that, there was a straw mat that was too shabby for it to be called a blanket.
And there were two people that were lying on top of it.
One of them was Yong-Ho, who sat up, and the other was Catalina, who was enveloping their body with a cloak that was made out of a monster's skin.
Catalina whimpered and writhed in pain when Yong-Ho started shaking her shoulders. Since she was a mix between a Succubus and a Dark Elf, she was weak in the morning.
"Ahhhhh......."
Catalina opened her eyes halfway and closed them while moaning. Her moaning was seductive and on top of that, the way her face poked out of the cloak made her look beautiful, causing Yong-Ho to take a deep breath.
He thought he had gotten used to it, but Catalina was too beautiful for a guy that attended an all-boy's middle and high school and majored in engineering to not think much about her.
In the end, Yong-Ho gave up on waking her up and stood up from his seat while scratching his head. The dungeon's butler, Eligor, woke up early and went out to get some water.
'Yeah, get water. The water to fill the jar. '
The dungeon was in such a bad state that it caused Yong-Ho to let out a deep sigh again, but there was nothing he could do.
According to Catalina and Eligor, it wasn't like this from the beginning.
When the previous owner was alive, it maintained a noble appearance despite the fact that the word, downfall, followed them around.
'After the owner committed suicide... a lot of things changed. '
The summary of the story that Eligor told while crying was as follows.
First, the spirits that left the dungeon and changed jobs took the dungeon's assets and made an excuse saying it was their retirement allowance.
Second, after the owner died, since there wasn't anyone that could provide mana, they had no choice but to reduce the size of the dungeon. Unlike the other spirits, Catalina and Eligor belonged to this dungeon and couldn't leave, so their life was on the line.
Third, a new owner and it took a long time for them to find Yong-Ho. During that time, they were trying to save their mana as much as they could, so that's why they were in this state.
With a blank expression, Yong-Ho looked around the demon's room. Since it was the demon's room, it was quite big. It might not be as big as a soccer field, but people would have no trouble playing volleyball in here.
'Just doing a small touch-up will make a huge difference. At least they don't have any debt. '
Yong-Ho managed to laugh after thinking positively. Instead of sitting with a blank expression, he inspected to see what should be done.
As of right now, returning home was impossible.
In order to open the door that connected this world and the world that Yong-Ho lived in, it required an immense amount of mana.
According to Catalina and Eligor's explanation, they opened the door with the thought that they could possibly lose their lives.
If Yong-Ho didn't decide to become the owner, they would've either threatened him or fell to the ground and started crying.
Anyways, it was impossible to go back or call home right now. Eligor excitedly explained that once they install a permanent door later, then he'll be able to go home without using a lot of mana, but after seeing Catalina's expression, he wondered whether that day would actually come.
Yong-Ho made a decision.
In the demon world, the dungeon was his home. He planned on remodeling this entire place so that it was good enough for him to live in.
Yong-Ho stood up from his seat and moved to the only item he considered as furniture. The throne. As soon as he sat on the throne, a new Spirit of the Dungeon was born and greeted him.
"Hello, master. It's a great morning."
As if to prove that they were just born, it was the voice of a young girl. After nodding his head and greeting them back, Yong-Ho waved his finger.
[Maimon's Dungeon]
[Owner: Demon of Evolution, Chun Yong-Ho]
[Dungeon Rank -]
[Remaining Dungeon Mana: 30/300]
[Mana Points Produced Per Day: 30]
This situation would make anyone feel uneasy, but Yong-Ho didn't breakdown this time either.
'The dungeon was crumbling away because it didn't have an owner. Now that the owner is back, it'll be good as new. '
Yong-Ho closed his eyes again. He decided to inspect the resources he had right now.
The spirits, Eligor and Catalina.
It was safe to say that Eligor, the butler, didn't know much about combat. However, he had the ability to take care of one's life. According to him, he worked as a butler, a cook and a teacher for the previous generation.
Catalina, the guard, was the only soldier the dungeon currently had. However, he couldn't help but doubt Catalina's combat skills.
According to Eligor's evaluation, she's not that weak and on top of that, she informed us that the Crimson Ogre was a strong monster. She seemed so powerless during the first day that he couldn't really rely on her.
There were only two spirits.
The remaining mana was 30.
And the mana points it can produce per day was 30 as well. If Yong-Ho himself becomes stronger or if the dungeon's rank increases, then the amount it produces per day will increase as well.
A jar to fill with water.
A shabby, red carpet.
A throne.
He was only wearing a t-shirt and boxers. One suit that the previous owner left. The desk that came with the computer.
He wasn't sure when it will be revealed, but for now, he was sure that he received the power of the Seven Deadly Sins.
And one last thing.
This might be the most valuable asset that Yong-Ho currently has.
Yong-Ho closed his eyes. He recalled the Demon of Evolution's skill.
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