Humans: The Worst Kind Of Demon

——— Mira ———

Although my mind was racing trying to decipher why Minho called me 'cute' out of nowhere as we left the Headmaster's office, I was still reveling in my victory, savoring the memory of seeing Kimus kneel before me and apologizing in front of all the spectators - one of the best moment in my life for sure. 

But it was then that Celestine, possibly the most talented mage in the class (and certainly the most popular in the entire Academy) approached me and Minho in the hallway.

"That was a fantastic victory, I must say", she spoke in a soft alluring voice that somehow also had a very commanding and confident tone. 

"Thanks"

I found it a little weird though as we have never spoken to each other before. I would not like to classify myself as an outcast, but I certainly wasn't exactly in what felt like an exclusive social circle that Celestine was at the center of. 

"May I speak to your Demon, Minakong?"

Huh? She's just gonna casually drop 'Minakong' here?

I tried to read what she was thinking but couldn't make anything out of what she was hiding behind that pretty smile of hers. 

"I guess"

"Thank you", Celestine nodded and turned to Minho, extending her hand. 

"Hi, my name is Celestine. It's a pleasure to meet you"

Her hand hung in the air for a second awkwardly as Minho did not respond. 

Pfft, my Demon's giving her a cold shoulder, well done!

Beautiful as you may be, this Demon's mine. He's MY servant and even said I was 'cute' just now, not to mention the fact that he already gave me a 'piggy-', kek, I don't want to think about that for now. 

My smug happiness only lasted for a moment though. 

"Oh… Hi… nice to meet you", it finally registered to Minho that Celestine was offering him a handshake.

He took it a little too tenderly to my liking and…

What are you getting all flustered for, you IDIOT!

"You have warm hands", Celestine remarked. 

What did she expect? Minho's hands are cold like a corpse? He's a Human Demon, not an undead.

"And such a handsome Demon. Oh, my. Minakong's got a real gem here"

Is she trying to FLIRT with MY demon?!

"That's enough"

I landed a chop on their hands to physically separate them. 

"It's rude to touch other people's summoned creatures, you know?"

"I do apologize. I couldn't resist", Celestine responded with a smile that would melt anyone's heart, but not me. 

"Right, let's get going then, Minho"

I turned and started to walk away, only to realize that Minho wasn't following me as I didn't hear his footsteps. Then I turned to see that this cringe cow Celestine was holding onto Minho's sleeve. 

"May I talk a bit with you?"

As Celestine pleaded with her eyes, Minho seemed hesitant. Looking at her, glancing at me, then looking at her again, then glancing at me.

Is he waiting for my approval?

Well, you won't get it.

"NO. Move it, Minho. This is a command"

With that, Minho had no option but to give Celestine an awkward smile and follow me. 

"Minho-", she tried to hang on.

"It's MISTER Minho for you, Celestine. Even Lord Kinsky addresses my demon with the title"

"Minho, you have some very interesting magic, and as a human, I'm sure you have some amazing power"

Ignoring me just like that?!

Don't play with fire, you dirty dog. I see what you are doing now. 

"Why have you become Minakong's servant?"

"Because she is the mage with the most potential I have ever seen"

YOU ARE GIVING WRONG ANSWERS AT WRONG TIMES, YOU FOOL!!!

Why the heck did he call me cute in front of the Headmaster and suddenly call me a prodigy to Celestine? It should have been the other way around!

"Wow, I didn't know Minakong was that strong"

Well, time to leverage this though. I'll scold him later. 

"Ha. Ha. Ha. Now you see why. The most evil demon in history recognizes my strength!"

"Indeed. I'm sure you'd do well in the Contest. Maybe even go on to win it"

"You bet!"

"Will you stay with Minakong after the contest is over though?", Celestine asked Minho directly. 

Eh…?

"I suppose…?"

"After the Contest is over, you won't be bound to Minakong anymore, Minho"

"Ha! Trying to steal my Demon, aren't you? Give up, Celestine. Minho doesn't want to leave me. Mm-hm"

"May I invite you to my mansion after the classes are over today?"

"Why?", I asked. 

"I thought demons like indulgence."

Uh-oh. 

"And I have a lot of worldly pleasures to offer"

"S…SHAMELESS SNAKE!"

"Haha. Please, don't take it the wrong way. I just wanted to show my gratitude for giving me such a spectacle at the battle today. It was most enjoyable"

"Worl….Worldly p…pleasures…"

Ah, darn it! I should have expected this. This useless demon's tempted now!

Foregoing all caution and modesty, I clung tightly to Minho, holding his arm.

"He's going nowhere. He has more than enough worldly pleasures with me"

"Is that so?", Celestine grinned. 

"What pleasures?", Minho asked me.

Dang it… don't make me say it, but this was a desperate situation. I can't let this girl woo my demon away from me. 

"He gave me a pi…pi…pi…"

"Mmm?"

"Piggyback!"

Celestine gasped.

"You… oh, my… Minakong. You traded… to sign a contract with a demon…"

"Damn right, I did!"

Even Celestine blushed. 

God, I hate myself. 

"I see, I see. You're really giving everything for this contest, Minakong"

Oh the shame, the humiliation…

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone", Celestine recomposed herself and reassured me. 

Now I feel like she's holding my secret. This isn't good.

"In exchange for accepting my invitation today, though. If that's acceptable"

She's already abusing it?!!

"I can give you a piggyback too"

:Bonk:

I landed a chop on Minho's head.

"You are NOT going to give piggyback to anyone, EVER, got it?! You disgusting demon"

"Pfft, I see, I see.", Celestine laughed, covering her mouth.