Demons - Page 32

In the sweltering summer of 202X, a crisis looms over the demon realm. The souls that have long fueled their magic are drying up. Why? Because humanity has become more ruthless than the demons themselves, making the old contract of selling one's soul for demonic aid utterly obsolete. Faced with a devastating unemployment crisis, demons are forced to adapt, retraining as "Incubi"—creatures who can feed on life force without a contract. The protagonist, Ufir, embarks on this path, but the transition is anything but smooth. As he attempts a dangerous shortcut to become an Incubus, his plan is thwarted by a man who is as unyielding as he is righteous: the detective, Cheolho.

Konoe Yuuto is a genius martial artist who is summoned to a different world where slave trading is legal. There, using his "Skill Taker" cheat ability, he steals the abilities of monsters he defeats, and starts building a slave harem while hoping to live a carefree life after retirement.

Noriko Tachiki has dreamt of a beautiful fantasy land for some time, though her friends think it is only her imagination. One day, on her way home, Noriko stumbles upon a bomb disguised as a paper bag that explodes right in front of her. However, instead of dying, she is transported to a mysterious forest full of strange plants and creatures. As she begins navigating through the woods, Noriko is suddenly attacked by a giant, worm-like monster. Fortunately, she is saved by Izark Kia Tarj, a swordsman who does not speak her language. Lacking the strength to survive on her own, Noriko decides to follow her stoic savior, taking the opportunity to learn the foreign land's language and be more useful to Izark. Unbeknownst to her, Noriko is a crucial piece of an ancient prophecy. She is "The Awakening"—a being destined to unleash the greatest evil known as the "Sky Demon." With influential people plotting to capture Noriko for her supposed powers, both she and Izark must fend for themselves and overcome a future laced with chaos.

On a cold winter night, Evan, who was an exorcist, came across a disheveled demon who was observing a family's festive celebration from outside their window. At the sight of Evan, the demon became nervous and quickly fled the scene. However, Evan was intrigued by the demon's youthful demeanor and peculiar conduct, prompting him to take the demon, now named Lily, with him. Despite her apprehension and pleas for mercy, Evan showed Lily kindness, providing her a place to stay, grooming her, and even offering her a delightful meal and a comforting teddy bear. This act of benevolence allowed Lily to realize that not all human connections are cruel or harmful, ultimately leading to her trust and attachment to Evan.

Despite his many attempts, Aono Tsukune fails to be accepted into any high school. Eventually, his luck turns around when his parents find a school that doesn't require test scores. Unfortunately, the school is in the middle of nowhere and is actually an academy for monsters called youkai. Feeling defeated, Tsukune decides to leave, but he meets a beautiful girl named Akashiya Moka, who also happens to be a vampire. Moka bites him, and they become friends. Tsukune looks forward to a happy school life with her, but his happiness is short-lived when he learns that any human found on the school grounds is to be killed. With Moka's help, Tsukune conceals his identity from the other monsters, but he must also allow Moka to feed on him whenever she wants. As Tsukune navigates this dangerous situation, he wonders how it will affect him, and if Moka will be able to keep him safe.

"Only do good deeds."—Asura follows his late mother's teachings and always strives to do good in life. No matter how much he is bullied, he goes on with a smile, firmly believing that evildoers will receive divine punishment. Until one day, an ominous old man offers him a key that can open the doors to hell...

Revised: Reborn as Clea Rino, the world's most wicked villainess, I made a deal with the Demon King before Clea's unfortunate demise. The pact was to wed Isaac Detroi, her true love, and thus restore my former self. But, I failed to examine the fine print, revealing that her frail physical body causes me to lose health points whenever I move. With time running out, I must sacrifice Clea's vast riches to win Isaac's hand in marriage, which is solely a business deal. However, I am astounded to find myself developing genuine feelings for him. Who would have guessed that an evil persona like mine could harbor such tender emotions?

In the Yamatoba Empire, where two races, humans and night demons, have existed since time immemorial. Iku, whose hair and eyes are as pale as white snow, is mistreated by her family because of her strange, demon-like appearance. She is treated as little more than a servant until the day she is sold to a man for money, a fate she thought impossible to escape from... One day, however, the next head of a prominent family, Subaru, learns of Iku's secret and offers her a marriage proposal. Though it is a political marriage, the two, both burdened with a damaged past, gradually become attracted to each other...? A love story of destiny unfolds as the hearts of a couple who have never known love melt together!

Upon awakening, Subaru Natsuki finds himself in an unfamiliar room with Rem and Ram standing before him. Despite feeling disoriented, Subaru wastes no time in playfully jabbing at the sisters over their unique communication style. However, Emilia interrupts before he can make much headway in that regard, thanking him for repeatedly sacrificing himself to save her from Elsa Granhiert's wrath. After explaining that she brought him to her residence due to his injuries, Emilia introduces Subaru to Roswaal L. Mathers, the hooded figure who owns the mansion. During breakfast, Subaru expresses his desire to serve as a butler alongside Rem and Ram, and Roswaal quickly grants his wish. Despite initially adapting well to this new role, Subaru ultimately finds himself back at the mansion with no memory of the past few days. Troubled by this, he suspects that his "Return By Death" ability might be a factor but can't say for sure. Will Subaru unlock the secrets of his power and uncover the truth behind his deaths, or will he remain lost in the enigma?

Yoon Haneul, who always aimed to please others, had a sudden realization when she woke up one day as Aila Mertensia, the villainous character from a book she wrote ten years ago. Even though she initially enjoyed the laid-back lifestyle of reading books endlessly, Haneul found herself trapped in a constant cycle of reliving Aila's role. However, Haneul was not familiar with how wickedness behaved, and her only chance to break free was with the help of Killian, a cryptic magician that arrived to offer his services. But the question remained: could Haneul trust him? To escape the cycle, she had to make a deal with Killian, who was dangerously charismatic.