Surviving as the Heavenly Demon’s Concubine - Chapter 45

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‘Whatever work he does, he’ll do well, but he’ll especially demonstrate his abilities in the Office of the General Manager.’

Where could you find a subordinate who was thorough yet resourceful, clever but not sly, reliable but not frustrating?

“Isn’t he going to the Palace of the Concubines anyway?”

“Hmph. It’s not like he’ll receive the emperor’s favor, so what does it matter? Since we’re on the topic, I should start assigning him some external duties as soon as his training at Cheonryeon Palace ends. There’s no reason to wait the full five years. When he officially joins the department, if we recognize his experience, his promotion will be faster and his salary higher, so he’ll be pleased.”

What kind of sweet dream was making him so excited?

The subordinate thought his superior was being quite disgusting in his old age, but since the pain from the judge’s brush still lingered, he held his tongue.

“Your guest is waiting.”

“Ah, that’s right. I’ll be back.”

But only for a moment, as a weary expression crossed his face at the thought of having to entertain a guest.

But what could he do? It wasn’t just anyone—the Sword Demon, leader of the Five Great Demon Lords, had come to visit, so he couldn’t send a representative.

Mukjin hurried toward the inner quarters.

Even before the door opened, a sharp metallic smell pierced his nose.

“Announce me.”

“Your Lordship, the General Manager has arrived.”

Then from beyond the door came a voice with no strength in it at all.

-Yes.

When the door opened, a thin woman with long ebony hair flowing down to the floor raised her head.

Her skin was pale beyond white, almost sickly, and her expressionless face seemed to lack any vitality, fitting the description of frail.

Muae Sword Demon Yeon Soha.

At first glance, she appeared utterly weak, but in reality, she was the second-best swordsman after Cheonma Cheon Yugang.

“It’s been a long time, Your Lordship.”

“…Me too.”

Yeon Soha nodded her head in place of a proper greeting.

The General Manager sat across from her and politely offered tea.

It was extremely rare for her, who was uncomfortable with all conversations that weren’t conducted through swords, to visit someone like this.

‘She must have something important to say.’

Whatever it was, he should try to accommodate her if possible. The General Manager made this resolution.

Unlike the other demon lords who were greedy madmen, the Sword Demon was a relatively quiet madwoman.

“I want. Person.”

“Someone you want to get close to has appeared?”

The Sword Demon slowly nodded.

Then she bit her lips and made an expression as if she was dying of frustration.

“Take him away. Sangwan Baek. Won’t give him up. Petty bastard. I’ll kill him.”

“Calm down, calm down, Your Lordship.”

The teacup Yeon Soha was holding cracked and split with crackling sounds.

Oh no. It was an expensive cup he had ambitiously brought out because a demon lord had come.

‘I’ll have to send it to the Grand Princess later. She’ll have a skilled potter repair it with gold powder and return it.’

If Yakseol handled it, the cost would be expensive, but it was such a fine cup that it would be profitable to salvage it even that way.

“It seems you asked the Princess of Cheonryeon Palace but were refused. He’s not an unreasonable man, so I’ll try asking him too.”

When the General Manager said this much, he sensed an ominous feeling creeping over him.

‘That’s right. Sangwan Baek isn’t an unreasonable person.’

There was no way he would flatly refuse a demon lord’s request without reason.

Which meant there must have been a reason he had no choice but to refuse.

“Why… did he say no?”

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