Magic - Page 143

The battle to determine who will be the next king of the demon world takes place every 1,000 years in the human world. 100 demons each own a spell book that allows them to draw out their unique powers, and they must team up with a human in order to fight for their own survival. Gash Bell, a happy-go-lucky but fiercely determined child, is one of 100 demons chosen to fight in this battle. His partner is Kiyomaro Takamine, an aloof junior high prodigy who could learn a thing or two from Gash and his optimistic approach to life. The bond between Gash and Kiyomaro deepens as they continue to survive through many harsh battles in Gash's pursuit to become a "kind king."

Hired as a laundress in a castle, Mary finds herself in the company of a demented Earl who harbors an overwhelming desire to transform her into a lifeless figurine.

Malt Arcane is a "Tamer" whose ancestors are heroes of the human race. When Malt goes to defeat monsters, he is attacked by two low rank demon Succubi! When he activates his [Tame] skill on them, they both undergo a mysterious change... The Hero, now branded as a failure and exiled from his home, begins to explore the demon territory accompanied by the two Succubus, Filei and Miru...!

At the age of 15, Shino Meguro finds himself cursed by a fellow classmate. Is there hope for his salvation in the form of a transfer student who asserts themselves as a wandering shrine maiden?

Despite being born into the highly respected Hoshikawa family filled with exceptional magicians, Chihiro is unable to wield magic herself. However, her fortunes may change as she enters Nanahoshi academy and becomes the apprentice of Subaru, the brilliant student council president. Can Chihiro prove her worth and earn the approval of her mentor through rigorous testing?

Infatuated with a kind-hearted lady, the lion yearns to transform into a human and earn her affection. His desire leads him to seek the aid of a witch, but in order to realize his dream, he must relinquish his natural identity. Will the lion's devotion to love compel him to surrender his essence, or will he risk everything he cherishes in pursuit of his heart's desire?

West Town is renowned for its skilled celestial mages. One particular mage from the town arrived at a village to assist in unravelling the mystery of the vanishing girls. This mage, though extremely attractive, had a preference for boys over girls.

From Gaku Gaku Animal Land: The winds tell Aya of a scoop. What will it be?

1. En wa Inamono Aji na Mono (Fate Has A Strange, Strange Taste) [Yamamoto Souichirou] 2. Majo wa Houki de Sora wo Tobu (Witches Fly Through the Sky on Brooms) [Matsuse Daichi]

Chapter 32 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).