Now I'm a Demon Lord! Happily Ever After with Monster Girls in My Dungeon: Volume 7 [Parts 1 to 6] by Ryuyu

Author:Ryuyu
Language: eng
Format: epub

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I wasn’t totally sure because I hadn’t really listened to it much even in my old life on Earth, but what sounded like classical music was playing in the ballroom, piping out of a magical item that looked like a gramophone. It wasn’t a real ballroom, though; that was just the best way I could describe the space Nell and I were currently in, with the wall bordering the castle’s courtyard having been removed. She was acting as my dance partner-slash-teacher as we practiced how to dance.

“Mr. Yuki, stop rushing. Take it slow.”

She giggled while instructing me.

“Gah! D-Dammit!”

“No, no. You’re stiffening up again.”

Nell was grinning like an idiot, clearly enjoying herself as she pulled me by the hand and spun us around leisurely. I tried my best to follow her lead and match her movements, but it was very possible that I lacked a talent for dancing. For one thing, I definitely wasn’t used to it. For another, ever since we’d started, I’d somehow kept stepping on my own feet. There’d even been a few times where I’d damn near tripped over myself and fallen. Despite the slow dance movements, I was having an unexpectedly hard time syncing my body to the rhythm of the music.

“Another thing to note, Mr. Yuki. We generally only dance during banquets and celebrations. Naturally, the upcoming event falls under this category. So your expression mustn’t be so strained. Smile, please. Smile!”

“Nh...”

She’s expecting way too much of me. This is nuts. I didn’t say that out loud, of course. Instead, I forced my facial muscles to do as she said and fashion a smile. An ever so cool, cover-of-GQ-handsome, refreshing demon lord smile. I was sure it would win the hearts of women and children everywhere. Heh. Sorry, folks. My heart already belongs to several women, so I can’t accept your love.

“On second thought, maybe it would be best if you didn’t smile. I feel like someone walked over my grave.”

“Cripes, you’re not even gonna pull your punches?!”

My shock was completely genuine, and I retorted without even thinking. Nell cackled in response.

“Forgive me. But it’s important to act natural instead of being self-conscious and creating a facade. I realize this is your first time at such a social event, though, so I understand. Just try your best to stay relaxed. Keep your expression calm. That should be enough to smooth your way through any interactions.”

“O-Okay, got it. I’ll try.”

Nell was unexpectedly knowledgeable about etiquette and stuff, most likely on account of her role as a hero keeping her in constant contact with the royal family. So I meekly obeyed, deferring to her expertise in this area.

It was probably easy to guess why I was even bothering to practice dancing—something that was very much uncharacteristic of me. Just like the formal attire I’d bought in town, the dance lessons were in preparation for the upcoming ball. For as much as I obviously didn’t give a damn about what this country’s aristocracy thought of me, the fact remained that, in human society, a servant’s behavior reflected directly on their master.

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