The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 253

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Chapter 7

How do I stop this?

Seeing even Seo-ryeon and Yu-un, whom I had trusted, completely immersed in the game left me utterly dismayed.

Who would have thought I’d experience such a mind-numbing situation at a picnic?

There’s no penalty for being eliminated, so why are they all acting like this?

Is this how everyone plays in the martial arts world?

I’m in my seventh year of being possessed, but I still can’t adapt to this.

“Time for lunch!”

Fortunately, just as I was sighing deeply, a savior appeared – none other than Sook.

“Everyone come quickly!”

Thanks to her, the intense game naturally came to an end and a meal was set up in the meadow.

Sook’s arrival before anyone was eliminated was truly a godsend.

“Wow, you brought all this?”

As expected from someone from Jamigwan, the side dishes were a magnificent feast.

Since I had been expecting a simple lunch box, not just me but everyone’s faces lit up with joy.

“Thank you for the meal!”

“We’ll eat gratefully!”

Having unexpectedly used up our energy, it was natural to be hungry.

The members who had been hesitant to share a meal with me just moments ago were now busy eating ravenously.

‘I like this.’

Given my background, having them maintain excessive formality was still burdensome.

My wish was for them to see me as a fellow comrade without crossing the line.

“Sook’s cooking is truly the best, the best!”

Every single side dish she brought was a work of art.

How could each grain of rice be so perfectly alive? I was truly blessed with good friends.

‘But what should we do for the next game?’

When I decided on the picnic, several games had popped into my head.

But after seeing the handkerchief game, I was thinking I should abandon those ideas.

Squid Game?

Absolutely not.

If we played that, there would definitely be bloodshed.

Grappling techniques called Geumnasu would probably dominate the field.

Would chicken fighting be better?

No way!

At least three or four people would obviously suffer serious injuries with broken bones.

‘Red Light, Green Light would be relatively safe, but…’

No.

I saw what happened with the handkerchief game.

I couldn’t let my guard down.

Some other bizarre situation could unfold.

Let’s just end it safely and peacefully with a treasure hunt.

The final finale of picnics was always a treasure hunt, and it always ended harmoniously.

Since everyone would scatter to find treasures, there would be no reason to fight.

‘They’ll definitely be happy since I even prepared prizes.’

I stuffed the remaining rice into my mouth in one go and secretly wrote numbers on paper while the members were resting.

Clap clap!

When I lightly clapped my hands, the scattered members gathered one by one.

“Everyone enjoyed the meal, right?”

“We already thanked Sister Sook separately!”

“That’s good.”

During our stay at Yeong-eun Hall, Yang Ha-rin had also become close with Sook.

Seeing them get along well, calling each other sister, even when I wasn’t around made me wonder if this was really the same person I used to know.

“The atmosphere this morning seemed rather intense. Everyone agrees with that, right?”

Knowing they had gone overboard, they lowered their heads and avoided my gaze.

It’s not like I completely couldn’t understand.

After all, these were martial artists with strong competitive spirits, and their rivalry had been triggered.

From their first meeting, they naturally wouldn’t want to lose to their opponents.

However, we were now one team.

When facing enemies, we needed to become a relationship of perfect trust, fighting back-to-back and entrusting our lives to each other.

With an important mission ahead, the sooner this process happened, the better.

“Look at the person next to you.”

“…?”

“I’m telling you to look at the comrade standing beside me.”

At my words, the members looked left and right.

“We have gathered in one place under the name Phoenix Corps. Though we were strangers who didn’t even know each other’s faces until yesterday, we are now family who must rely on each other and move forward together. Everyone knows what family means, right?”

As the First Miss, I had conveyed everything I wanted to say.

Unless they were fools, everyone would have understood sufficiently.

“So let’s play comfortably this afternoon.”

I emphasized again and again.

“It’s just a game, a game! Understand?”

Then Song Mu-hyeon cautiously raised his hand and asked.

“May I ask what kind of game it is?”

This kind of thing, where he stepped forward to ask without waiting!

In my own way, I was happy that we seemed to have gotten a little closer.

“This game is even simpler than the handkerchief game. No explanation really needed.”

“What is it?”

Looking playfully at Yang Ha-rin, who was even bouncing with curiosity, I shouted.

“It’s called a treasure hunt!”

“…Treasure hunt?”

“Did some treasure appear somewhere?”

“What kind of treasure is it that we’re moving for?”

“Is this our first mission?”

Suddenly the members started murmuring.

“First Miss, I have a question. Was some ancient martial arts master’s grave discovered? If so, where is it?”

Huh?

“There was no such information until yesterday.”

Im Cheong from Ghost Spirit Hall answered on my behalf as I stammered.

Then Yun Ha-ram, also from Ghost Spirit Hall like her, raised a counterargument.

“It might be information at a level we can’t access.”

“Come to think of it, since the First Miss is Gong Gakju’s granddaughter, she might have heard it directly.”

Even though I hadn’t given any confirmation yet, it was as good as confirmed that there was a grave.

“First Miss! Whose grave is it that you’re calling it a treasure hunt?”

“That’s not it.”

I quickly denied it before causing a bigger misunderstanding.

“If it’s not that, are we perhaps raiding some sect?”

What?

Raiding where?

“With Phoenix Corps’ scale, it wouldn’t be a major sect like Shaolin Temple, so a small or medium sect?”

The two talents from Ghost Spirit Hall were imaginative, but the Yeom-wang Unit members were extremely belligerent.

As if to prove they were special forces veterans.

“Are they Jeongpa or Seopa?”

Jeon Hye-yun asked while lightly swinging a greatsword as tall as herself like twirling chopsticks.

Beside her, Baek Jin-seo was cracking his knuckles with loud pops.

Wow, it was hard to tell if they were serious or joking.

Why were their questioning gazes so intense?

Even if we’re from the Demon Faction, does it make sense to go rob a proper sect’s treasures?

I was so dumbfounded I stayed quiet, then Song Mu-hyeon chimed in.

“Since First Miss’s great-grandfather is the Grand Sect Leader of Nok-lim, he must have discovered treasures hidden in some good places.”

“Ooooh!”

“Then it’s not Seopa!”

“Raiding anywhere would be quite fun! Hehe!”

I clearly emphasized it was just a simple game!

In the end, it meant no one properly listened.

At this point, don’t they need mental reconditioning?

“Everyone quiet, I’ll briefly explain the treasure hunt game!”

At my voice filled with irritation, the members’ attitudes changed.

At least they have some sense, how fortunate.

“The treasure hunt I mentioned.”

I rummaged in my clothes and pulled out an oiled paper to show them.

“I’ve hidden a total of nine folded notes like this in that forest. Finding them is the treasure hunt.”

“…You’re saying paper is the treasure?”

Right, it would seem strange at first glance.

I continued my explanation.

“The nine notes have numbers written on them from one to nine. According to those numbers, I’ve arbitrarily prepared gifts.”

“Ah, so that’s why it’s a treasure hunt?”

Yang Ha-rin’s eyes sparkled at the word gift.

Not just her, but the members’ energy changed too.

Fighting spirit was slowly rising, and now even I couldn’t stop it.

“I have one question.”

Baek Jin-seo from the Yeom-wang Unit raised his hand.

“Is it possible to forcibly take notes that others have found?”

What?

This bastard really!

I was about to say that was naturally forbidden.

“Camaraderie and friendship are all well and good. But we are from the Demon Faction. Even in the same organization, hierarchy is necessary.”

Oh my?

“I absolutely won’t cause any incidents that First Miss worries about.”

So you want me to legally allow fighting?

I don’t know what sparked it, but the members’ eyes were burning hot, excluding Leader Seo-ryeon and Vice-Leader Yu-un.

They were ready to compete among themselves to determine who was above and below.

“Lady Seolha.”

As I hesitated to answer, Seo-ryeon requested.

“Please allow fists, palms, fingers, and feet. There won’t be any problems.”

Allow unarmed attacks?

“What if there are problems?”

“I, the Leader, will take responsibility.”

“You’re already taking the members’ side?”

When I asked, Seo-ryeon bowed her head apologetically.

“Fine. As the Leader wishes, I’ll allow fists, palms, fingers, and feet. The time limit is two hours from now. Each of you bring your notes to me. Any questions?”

“No!”

“Then dismissed!”

As soon as I finished speaking, the nine Phoenix Corps members scattered into the forest.

They said they’d be careful, so there really won’t be any problems, right?

“Ah, right! Duds!”

I forgot to mention there were duds?

“Eh, whatever. They’ll figure it out themselves.”

Treasure hunts aren’t fun if they’re too easy, right?

After the members disappeared, I also slowly walked toward the forest.

Fights should be watched from premium seats, after all.

I leaped up to the highest tree in the forest that I had marked beforehand.

“Let’s see, is everyone doing well?”

I pulled out the map where I had marked the treasure hiding spots and secretly watched the members.

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