Surviving as the Heavenly Demon’s Concubine - Chapter 6

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“I’m Dang Ri-seo from Sichuan.”

Flinch.

The girl from the Namgung Clan flinched as if she had been threatened.

“Si, Sichuan Dang Family… you…?”

“That’s right. You must be from the Namgung Clan.”

The girl from the Namgung Clan reluctantly nodded as if something displeased her, then pouted her lips and rolled her eyes.

“Um. I’m called Jegal Lin.”

Sensing the atmosphere becoming strange, the girl in dark blue clothes quickly introduced herself.

“Nice to meet you, Lin.”

“And I’m Moyong Hye. As you’ve probably noticed, I’m from the Moyong Family.”

Wink! The girl from the Moyong Family boldly winked at their first meeting.

“Please take care of me, Hye.”

“I’m Peng Guyeon from Hebei!”

“Let’s get along well, Guyeon.”

Going around in turns for introductions, it quickly made a full circle.

Unable to be left out alone in the harmonious atmosphere, the girl from the Namgung Clan reluctantly joined the introductions.

“…Namgung Yeonhwa.”

“Please take care of me, Young Lady Namgung.”

Namgung Yeonhwa suddenly glared and trembled her lips.

‘Why, why am I the only one called Young Lady Namgung?’

In fact, Namgung Yeonhwa had been planning to humiliate Riser by finding fault with rude behavior if she called her ‘Yeonhwa’ like she did with the other children.

But when she was the only one called by a distant title, she strangely felt disappointed.

‘What’s this? Am I catching a cold?’

However, to Riser who didn’t know her inner thoughts, Namgung Yeonhwa’s sudden trembling simply looked like she was feeling unwell.

“You know. The Sect Leader is the Sect Leader, but I’m more excited about the Young Masters. They’ll come to today’s banquet, right?”

Moyong Hye poked her cheek with her finger while pursing and protruding her lips.

It was quite an unusual gesture, but she did it so naturally that her charm was bewildering.

‘This girl is no ordinary person.’

Riser was secretly impressed.

Such behavior wasn’t something you could do just by having a pretty face.

It was bold behavior that only those of truly highest rank could do, confident they wouldn’t waver no matter what social crisis befell them.

‘As expected of daughters from martial arts families. They have guts.’

Namgung Yeonhwa, who confidently staked her family’s name on uncertain information, was impressive, but Moyong Hye, who immediately displayed charm among peers she’d just met, was no less so.

Riser worried whether she could get along well among such formidable friends.

“Hye, Young Masters? Don’t tell me you…”

Jegal Lin looked around as if afraid someone might hear.

“You shouldn’t say such things. We’re the Sect Leader’s concubines.”

“Oh, you. Acting like someone’s listening.”

Moyong Hye chuckled and shrugged her shoulders.

“Honestly, how many of us will actually receive favor? The Heavenly Emperor has 13 sons and 6 daughters, and there are already ten officially appointed wives. Whether we maintain our chastity or not, the Sect Leader won’t have any interest.”

“Indeed. That makes sense.”

Riser nodded and agreed with Moyong Hye.

Over the past few months, Riser hadn’t been idle either and had collected information about the Demon Sect, which didn’t differ at all from what Moyong Hye said.

“So I’m most excited about First Young Master Cheonmu Hyeon, no matter what anyone says. I heard he has handsome features like Song Yu or Pan An! Isn’t a man’s face the most important thing?”

Peng Guyeon snorted and refuted Moyong Hye’s words.

“You don’t know what you’re talking about. An average face is sufficient. A man should have a reliable presence. Like Young Master Cheonmu Kang, with broad shoulders and thick arms to protect his woman in difficult situations.”

“Aha. So you prefer the Second Young Master.”

Riser sensitively checked the direction of the conversation.

‘I definitely remember having conversations with similar topics before.’

What was it? It had been so long that her memory was hazy.

【’Who do you like from ♬♪?’】

‘Ah!’

Realization flashed through Riser’s mind.

‘Idols! To them, the Demon Young Masters are idols!’

That was it.

This wasn’t simply a place to evaluate the Demon Sect Leader’s sons.

Depending on what attitude Riser showed here, her friendships for the next thousand days would be determined!

‘If I act completely uninterested, they’ll think I’m ignoring them. I need to show some enthusiasm to blend in smoothly. But our favorites absolutely can’t overlap. Though I also can’t choose Young Masters who are rivals.’

In this situation, it was advantageous not to pick a specific person. So the safest choice right now was the relatively less controversial, popular leader…

“Hmph. I’m devoted to the Sect Leader alone.”

‘Taken!’

Namgung Yeonhwa declared firmly.

“What does appearance or physique matter? If I’m to have a husband, wouldn’t the world’s greatest be best? Only the supreme man who holds all power in one hand is worthy to match this Namgung Yeonhwa.”

“Even though he’s over forty?”

“Honestly, he’s closer to fifty.”

“Ugh! Quiet! The world is full of men who achieve nothing even at that age, so what does being young matter!”

Namgung Yeonhwa waved her fist indignantly.

‘Sometimes there are girls like that who only chase after older men.’

Riser smiled warmly and respected Namgung Yeonhwa’s taste. In a way, wasn’t it the most proper mindset for a concubine?

“What about Riser?”

Finally, this moment had arrived.

Riser felt cold sweat flowing down her back.

Moyong Hye’s excited expression and the atmosphere where other girls seemed subtly interested.

‘Stay calm. Most importantly, our favorites can’t overlap.’

First Young Master Cheonmu Hyeon was claimed by Moyong Hye, Second Young Master Cheonmu Kang by Peng Guyeon.

With even the safest choice of the Demon Sect Leader blocked by Namgung Yeonhwa, the only place to turn was to the Young Masters below.

‘Below the Fifth Young Master, they’re too young. Not suitable for this kind of topic. Naturally, the candidates narrow down to the Third and Fourth Young Masters.’

The problem was Jegal Lin.

Since Jegal Lin hadn’t announced her favorite yet, her inner thoughts were unknowable.

Riser quickly racked her brain to guess who Jegal Lin’s favorite might be.

‘It’s commonly known that Third Young Master Cheonmu Jin is skilled in martial arts but a free-spirited troublemaker. On the other hand, Fourth Young Master Cheonmu Seong has a calm atmosphere and is the type with many female friends.’

Riser glanced at Jegal Lin.

Inconspicuous, calm dark blue clothes with a small, thin build.

A hesitant expression with a passive posture.

Though it was difficult to grasp someone’s taste at first sight, Jegal Lin seemed to have a quiet, introverted personality.

‘Wouldn’t she be more likely to choose the calm Fourth Young Master rather than the free-spirited Third Young Master?’

Having made her decision, Riser boldly spoke.

“…I like Young Master Cheonmu Jin.”

As soon as she finished speaking, ripples spread among the girls.

“The Third Young Master?!”

“Your taste is really unique.”

Moyong Hye and Peng Guyeon covered their mouths in surprise.

Was it that surprising?

“Of course we’re surprised. Young Master Cheonmu Jin is… famous for being a scoundrel.”

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