The Narrow-Eyed Villain of the Demon Academy-Chapter 257: The Narrow-Eyed Villain of the Demon Academy

The Half-Demon Alliance.

I was lost in thought about what kind of group it was.

Even within Sytan, where an atmosphere hostile to half-demons was prevalent, there were those who supported me.

And they called themselves the Half-Demon Alliance.

To be honest, it was closer to a 'club' than an association.

Their official name was also the Half-Demon Club.

It was surprising that there were students in Sytan who participated in club activities, but I suppose it wasn't entirely unexpected.

Anyway, there was one reason why I suddenly thought about the Half-Demon Club.

On my way back to class after my conversation with Robolt:

"Greetings! This body is Hansel, the representative of the Half-Demon Club!"

"Is Gretel not present?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"...It's nothing."

"What a bland man! Anyway, it's the first time this body has seen Sytan's celebrity up close, but I've always been rooting for you!"

It was because there was a half-demon who blocked my way and greeted me with sparkling eyes.

I could subtly sense a human aura.

Along with that, the aura unique to demons was also emanating from him.

It seemed that demons hated this kind of mixed aura.

I didn't feel this way when I saw Luna, though.

It felt somewhat uncomfortable.

'Is it because I consumed Crete's body?'

Perhaps it was also evidence that I had become closer to a demon than a human.

However, since it wasn't that bothersome, I calmly continued speaking.

"Is there a reason why you suddenly addressed me?"

"Of course! There certainly is!"

Hansel replied with sparkling eyes.

She was a small girl with short brown hair, and her cheeks, which still seemed to have some baby fat, looked cute.

However, my mental strength was exhausted from the previous conversation with Robolt, so I didn't have time to leisurely evaluate her appearance.

Whose class was it next?

I wish I could just take a nap.

As I was thinking that, Hansel thrust a piece of paper towards me.

"Join!"

"Excuse me...?"

With my narrow eyes, I scanned the paper with the words "Club Application Form" written in large letters.

Ah, I see.

It seemed she wanted me to join the Half-Demon Club.

'Where do I have time to join a club?'

I was about to flatly refuse, but then I thought it would be somewhat rude.

"...."

"Huh? You'll join, right? You have to join! I'm looking forward to it!"

"...."

Why were there so many people giving me burdensome looks today?

I sighed at the awkward situation.

They wouldn't leave me alone for even a moment.

It was difficult to easily reject the offer when she was making such an expectant expression.

Is this why a candidate's impression is also important when recruiting salespeople?

If Hansel had offered me insurance or a phone plan, I might have reluctantly signed the contract.

That's how much of an aura Hansel had that stimulated soft hearts.

"Are you going to join or not!"

"No, putting that aside, why are you speaking like that?"

"Hmm! That's a good question!"

Hansel straightened her chest and spoke in a deliberately dignified tone.

It didn't sound like an adult, though, because her voice was still immature like a child's.

I decided to listen to the end for now.

"To avoid being ignored, you must use a dignified tone! This way of speaking is the result of painstaking training!"

"...Who on earth would do such a thing?"

That's awful.

I was curious who taught her to speak like that.

It seemed certain that the person had a terrible hobby.

But there was something strange.

"I've been curious about this ever since I learned about the Half-Demon Club."

"Huh? What do you want to ask?"

"Who allowed the club to be established?"

My question was valid.

Common sense dictated that Sytan wouldn't allow the establishment of an Half-Demon Club.

Wouldn't it be so?

The Half-Demon Club only does things for half-demons.

Well, even if that's all they do, it would be things like supporting me or putting up papers on the wall with slogans against discrimination against half-demons.

Even so, it was unreasonable.

There would be no instructor in Sytan who would allow the existence of a 'group' that could be hostile to demons.

Hansel hesitated for a moment at my words and then opened her mouth.

"It wasn't the instructors who allowed it."

"Excuse me?"

The instructors didn't allow it?

Then could it be...

"Did the Headmaster allow the establishment?"

That would make sense.

The Headmaster was a scheming individual, so she would have planned out how to use the Half-Demon Club members as her pawns.

'Is she trying to recruit me by using the fact that I'm a half-demon?'

This situation could also be something the Headmaster intended.

For some reason, the Half-Demon Club hadn't contacted me until now.

It was also suspicious that they suddenly appeared before me now, when they hadn't even tried to recruit me before.

'But it's strange.'

I had already assured him that I was on her side by joining forces with Idea.

Therefore, there would be no reason for the Headmaster to use the Half-Demon Club to force something on me.

Then, why did Hansel, the representative of the Half-Demon Club, appear before me?

While I was thinking about it...

"It wasn't the Headmaster who allowed our club to be established."

"...You're saying it wasn't the Headmaster either?"

Then who could it be?

If it wasn't the Headmaster or the instructors, was there anyone else in Sytan who could authorize the creation of a club?

I was extremely curious, but Hansel was just fidgeting with her fingers and gauging my reaction, as if she couldn't answer.

Ugh.

If you're not going to tell me, don't drop hints.

"...I'm sorry."

"It's fine. It can't be helped. Instead, I'll have to refuse the offer to join the club..."

-Just then.

Thump, thump-

Someone was walking towards Hansel and me and acknowledging our presence.

I knew her appearance well, so I looked up at her with a hardened expression.

"Oh my, Mr. Escort?"

A woman with eyes that held a subtle and slimy something that was difficult to discern.

A woman with pale white hair and eyes greeted me.

"...Greetings, Lady Diana."

"Yes, it's been a while. Hmm, but Mr. Escort, are you only going to greet me?"

"...."

I looked at the woman behind Diana.

A face that had become even thinner than before, and black hair that seemed to hold gloom.

Rene was hiding behind Diana, glancing at me.

"...Greetings, Miss."

"Hello."

Whoosh-

And then Rene hid behind Diana again.

The awkward atmosphere made me want to leave this place immediately.

Hansel seemed to be frozen by the sudden appearance of the 'big shot' and didn't say anything...

Huh?

That's a different reaction than I expected.

"D-Demon King! You've arrived!"

Hansel, so nervous that her voice rose, saluted.

However, her eyes held emotions like awe and gratitude rather than fear.

Huh.

What's going on?

As I couldn't easily grasp the situation, Diana bowed towards me and spoke.

"Mr. Escort, did you receive a club invitation?"

"Ah, yes. I did. I was just about to refuse it."

"Hmm, Howi. Aren't you being too harsh? You could at least join the club."

No, I could, but...

Why are those words coming from you?

When I showed a puzzled expression, Hansel shouted.

"T-That's right! It's only natural! Mr. Adel, please join the club!"

"...What?"

Suddenly speaking formally?

Weren't you talking about using a dignified tone just a moment ago?

Now I understand.

"It was you."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"...It's nothing."

This confirmed it.

Seeing her pretending to be nonchalant while smiling slyly, it was clear.

The person who allowed the establishment of the Half-Demon Club wasn't an instructor or the Headmaster.

It was the being who held that much power in Sytan, even if they weren't them.

Diana was the one who had allowed the Half-Demon Club to exist.

Even if I asked why, she wouldn't answer.

However,

'This is unsettling.'

Suspicion sprouted deep within my heart.

Why did Diana allow the establishment of the Half-Demon Club?

Because I couldn't understand it, my decision tilted in one direction.

'I refuse to get involved in complicated matters.'

Towards refusing Hansel's offer.

It was then, as I was about to decline joining the club.

"Mr. Escort, do you know?"

"What are you talking about?"

Diana leaned towards me once again.

Through the distance where her lips seemed to almost touch my ear, Diana's voice tickled my eardrums.

"That girl with the pink hair is also a member of the Half-Demon Club."

"...!"

In that instant.

My fists clenched.

It was because I couldn't easily dismiss Diana's words.

Luna, a member of the Half-Demon Club?

That meant that Luna might be connected to Diana, whose motives were unclear.

"You..."

Although I had made constant efforts to control my inner thoughts in front of Diana, this time, my emotions weren't easily suppressed.

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Diana flinched and hugged Rene tightly.

"Oh my, how scary. Rene, save me! Mr. Escort is trying to bully me."

"..."

Rene was still silent.

She just sighed as if annoyed.

At that moment, Diana's gaze shifted to my clenched fists.

"Heh."

"..."

She had confirmed that Robolt's ring was on my finger.

I felt a headache coming on and closed my eyes.

How...

Could I get out of this situation?

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