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TL Note: Although in different divisions, Suzuki and Leos have the same ranking as "Commander Adjutant." Is it just me, but don't you find it weird that such a higher-up needs orientation training? Is this kind of nepotism common in demon's armies?
ED Note: Nyaaa!!! Imagining a big lion beastman going Nya! Hahahahaha!
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Away from Suzuki's seat, Nephira and the human slave were holding hands in joy. Leos gritted his teeth as he recalled his earlier actions.
(DAMN IT! I ended up saying it was correct!)
Looking at him smiling and sticking out his tongue, Leos felt that Suzuki was too cute... he inadvertently blurted out that he was correct. Leos regretted it bitterly.
It would not be easy to kidnap Suzuki, who was also the same commander adjutant but of the Thunder-Lance Charge. In order to prepare for this, Leos went as far as brutally killing several students from the beginning of the homeroom.
He wanted to instill in the students the idea that "If you get the answer wrong on a question from Leos, essentially you get the death penalty." And to top it off—
[Suzuki. You got the question wrong. You are getting remedial lessons.]
—if he spanned the story like that, Nephira wouldn't be able to say anything because she'd be relieved that Suzuki didn't get the death penalty. After class, Suzuki and Leos would be left alone together in a very natural way. Then he could abduct him easily that way.
A well-thought-out plan ——— and yet, Suzuki's cuteness got the better of him.
(What an idiot! Keep your guard up! Aren't you resolved to use Suzuki for the sake of your purpose?!)
[Dealers should never use their own herbs or drugs. Always handle them as tools.] ——— Leos had always told his trusted retainer, Gahbell, the tiger beastman, as such.
(But how could I be ensnared by Suzuki?! Like herbs or drugs, Suzuki is a tool! A mere tool for the benefit of our rise in the ranks!)
He could not believe his very own actions in response to Suzuki.
(I'll make sure to fail him in the next question!)
Leos stared at Suzuki with fierce, determined eyes.
"Suzuki! I'll continue to give you questions! Answer me!"
"Y-Yes!"
"Second question! 'Can humans and demons coexist? One, they can. Two, they can't. Three, they can't without a reason… Answer with a number!"
(Suzuki will definitely choose "One, they can"! At that moment, I'll declare the answer incorrect and fail him!)
It's a simple task. This time, Leos turned to look at Suzuki, bracing himself, determined not to be misled in any way ——— However, Suzuki was not in his seat.
(I-Impossible!? Where the hell did that son of a bitch go? Tha——)
And there, right in front of Leos' eyes, stood Suzuki.
(Whoa–!? Too close!! Suzuki is too close–!!)
"H-Hey, bastard!! Don't get up from your seat without permission—"
"The answer is… 'One. They can!'"
(Fu… fu hahaha ha–!! I knew it!! Just as I thought! You said it!!)
"You moron!! That answer is inco..."
Just as he was about to say incorrect, Leos felt warmth in his hand.
(…rrect?)
He noticed that Suzuki was clasping his hands with both of his.
(Eep–!? W-W-What in the hell, does this guy think he's doing?!!)
"They can…"
"AAH!? What did you say!?"
Suzuki exclaimed, his eyes moistening.
"Definitely!! They can definitely coexist!! Humans and demons can understand each other if we open our hearts!!"
(You're too intense, man! And don't hold my hand, please!!)
Leos thought about shaking off Suzuki's burning hot hands away and opened his mouth.
"D-Don't touch menya!!"
(No, what the hell is "menya"!! I was in such a hurry that I blurted out something weird!!)
After clearing up his throat to smooth over his mistake—
"I-In any case, your answer is…"
And then he looked at Suzuki once again ——— Leos was astonished.
The perturbed Leos was greeted by Suzuki, who looked like a lion beastman, just like himself, standing in front of him. Moreover…
(A-As if… he is a two or three-year-old brat beastman? Isn't he…!)
In the eyes of Leos, Suzuki appeared to be a young lion beastman. And he was an infant. He was at the cutest age for both man and beastman.
Even the ruthless and cold-hearted Leos had a love for his own race. His desire to revive the fallen Beast King's Oni Squad was also his own expression of such feelings.
(AH… Cutenyaa…! HUH–!? Not good!!)
Suzuki, who looked as adorable as a toddler beastman, was exclaiming at Leos.
"Teacher!! The correct answer is!?"
(Who is a teacher?! This, this is all just a ploy, in order to deceive YOU!! I'm not some kind of teacher or anything!)
"Teacher!! Instructor Leos!!"
When he was called, "Teacher" over and over again, Leos' heart throbbed tenderly "tohkun".
(W-What, is this feeling…!)
"Instructor Leos!! Please tell me the correct answer!!"
"A-Ah. That's…"
Leos' heart started pounding faster with a "Dokidoki."
("Teacher"… How pleasant that sounds…! Call me "Teacher" even more! Ah… more, much more… I would like to instruct together with Suzuki.)
"Demons and humans CAN coexist, right!? Instructor Leos!!"
(Coexist——— I'm starting to feel like they can. Yea. Wouldn't they be able to do it if they worked hard enough? Hahaha. They can, surely they ca…n, No, what am I thinking? That's incorrect!! Say it!! Say that it’s incorrect!! I gotta say it!! I gotta say iiitttttt!!)
"In– In– In..."
The words stuck to his throat like petrol sludge, and Leos tried to force it out with all his willpower. The result was...
"Innyaaaaaaaa–!!"