Chapter 72

I made a demon my familiar, and its name was Mastima.

So I decided to call it "Mati" as a nickname.

"Mati, the bathroom is getting dirty, so please clean it."

"Yes, Master."

"Mati, please wash these clothes for me."

"Yes, Master."

"Mati, please buy some bread for lunch."

"Yes, Master."

He was very useful.

"Isn't it just doing chores!? What do you think a demon is!? N-no, I'm sorry... I have no complaints... Please, give me any orders..."

He is still very small.

This is because I deliberately kept him in a state where he has lost his power.

If he were in his adult demon form, it might cause a commotion outside the Black Academy.

At his current size, he is less likely to be feared.

He is probably mistaken for a fairy or something.

I showed him to Kaito, Kufa, and Colette, but they didn't seem to think he was a demon.

"Is this your master's familiar? It looks pretty weak..."

Kaito said this while sizing up Mati.

"Damn brat! Who are you talking to—Kyaa!?"

"For someone who looks so weak, he sure acts high and mighty."

"You! You hit me, you bastard!?"

Kufa scolded Kaito.

"Hey, Kaito. It's not nice to bully a pet."

"I'm not a pet! You flat-chested hag!"

"...It seems he hasn't been properly trained?"

"Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!?"

Kufa grabbed Mati by the head, and he screamed.

"K-Kufa, you're going to kill the familiar! I'm sorry, Alar!"

"Don't worry. He probably won't die from this."

After being released from Kufa's iron grip, Mati panted heavily.

"...Damn it... I'll definitely break the contract and take revenge someday..."

"Did you say something?"

"Nothing, Master."

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No way!

I am a high-ranking noble in the demon world!?

A genuine great demon with tens of thousands of demons under my command!

Why do I have to be a familiar for a lowly human!?

As he claimed, Mastima was indeed a high-ranking demon in the demon world, holding a title and a territory.

Now, he is being treated like a human's familiar.

It is nothing but humiliation.

If this were to be known by other demons, he could become a laughingstock throughout the demon world.

However, he is not at all despairing.

"Subjugation magic? Hehehe... Did you think I couldn't break something like that?"

Although he has lost most of his power, it is not impossible, though it will take some time.

"Once I'm free, I'll take revenge on you in a way that's more terrifying than death... Hahaha!"

Burning with the flames of revenge, he obediently followed his Master's orders while waiting for the right moment.

He needs to time it carefully so as not to be noticed.

Fortunately, he has heard that humans, unlike demons, must sleep.

During sleep, they become completely defenseless.

Come on, go to sleep already.

That will be the end of you!

--- One week passed.

Unfortunately, the Master hasn't slept yet.

Damn, this guy doesn't sleep much...

But it's only been a week, so I guess it's not surprising that the opportunity hasn't come yet.

Hehehe, enjoy your last moments as much as you can.

--- Two weeks passed.

The Master still hasn't slept.

Hurry up and go to sleep!

By the way, how much do humans usually sleep?

I thought I heard they sleep quite frequently...

--- One month passed.

The Master still shows no signs of sleeping.

What the hell is going on!?

It's been a month already!

Could it be that the story about humans sleeping was a lie...?

Damn it! Who spread such a lie!?

Mastima, trembling with anger, but of course, the story is not a lie.

Humans normally sleep at night.

Of course, Alar is the exception.

However, he claims, "I sleep every night."

"Um, Master..."

"What is it, Mati?"

With no other options, Mastima decided to ask Alar one day, almost pleading.

"I heard that humans sleep regularly..."

"Hmm, that's correct. Every night, from evening until morning, they sleep. Usually for about 6 to 8 hours."

"Every night? And 8 hours!?"

Mastima was surprised.

In the harsh environment of the demon world, such a thing is unimaginable.

If someone were to be so defenseless for such a long time, they would die quickly in the demon world.

"However, Master, it doesn't seem like you sleep at all..."

He had been watching for an opportunity every night, but the Master trained in magic without a break, day and night.

Alar said casually,

"I just train while sleeping."

Mastima couldn't understand what he meant, but he thought,

Ah, this is impossible...