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 .