I was about to speak up—but my body froze solid. Unable to move or utter a word, I could only stare blankly at Class Rep Hanhan.

[Fancy that—the prey walked right into my trap. Perfect. How about we double the fun?]

At that moment, the Fox Demon’s twisted voice slithered through my mind. She seized control, examining Class Rep Hanhan with keen amusement before flashing an evil smirk.

“Oh, thank you. I’ll remember this kindness.”

Though Class Rep Hanhan rarely accepted gifts, the sweltering thirty-degree heat and three-block sprint had left her parched. Trusting Yushan, she accepted the bottle without suspicion and took a deep gulp.

Gulp, gulp, gulp—

“You don’t need to thank me. Su Su bought it.” Yushan added shyly, pointing toward me.

“Pfft— WHAT?! This is *hers*?! You’ve doomed me—!”

She spat out the water instantly—but half the bottle was already gone.

Something felt off. Since arriving, she’d glared at me with hostility… yet said nothing upon seeing me. And why such a violent reaction to learning *I* bought the water? Could it be…

“Who is she? What’s her connection to Su Su?”

Wiping her lips, Class Rep Hanhan yanked Yushan behind her, shielding him firmly. A tiny pang of disappointment pricked my heart. So she treats everyone this way. That charm she gave me wasn’t special after all.

Outwardly icy class rep—secretly a softie.

“What are you doing? He’s Su Su’s younger sister! Do you even know her?”

Pulled away from me, Yushan frowned, trying to step closer—but she blocked him.

“Don’t think your human disguise fools me. You know what you are. Taking the form of a grown man? Disgusting.”

She produced a string of rust-streaked copper bells. Unshaken by any hand, they chimed on their own—*ting… ting… ting…*

[Just used my bloodline power… demonic energy’s unstable. Never expected detection. Seems I underestimated this girl.]

“Class rep, what are you doing?” Yushan asked, utterly baffled by the usually meticulous rep’s strange behavior.

“Yushan, girl talk. Give us space?”

“You… sure you’re okay? You two seem…”

“Ugh, fine. Don’t make me annoyed—just go.”

He hesitated only a second before walking to the opposite curb, glancing back once. My familiar act with the rep raised no suspicion. Smart move—he could rush over fast if needed.

“Talk. What did you mean earlier?”

The moment Yushan vanished, I dropped the cute act. Amusement glinted in my eyes as I faced her.

“Still clueless? A freshly transformed demon. You latched onto Su Su days ago—that’s why you mimic his form, right?”

…She wasn’t wrong. I *am* newly remade. Body shifting. Human… demon… transitional.

“Oh? So what? You’ll exterminate me?”

I stepped closer. The bells rang louder, grating on my nerves. *Smash them.*

“Stay away from my classmates. Or I won’t hold back.”

No fear flickered in her stoic face—only sharp hostility.

“Go ahead. If you had real power, you’d have used it. Rusty heirlooms from ancestors? Don’t cosplay a demon hunter.”

I hooked a finger under her chin. Even shorter in stature, I still loomed slightly over her.

“What do you want? Afraid I’ve got an ace?”

She didn’t flinch. Beads of sweat traced her flushed cheeks as she endured my touch.

“Such smooth skin… far sweeter than stinky men. Submit. Become my demon slave. I’ll spare those humans.”

Under the Fox Demon’s control, my fingers brushed her cheek, slid into her shoulder-length hair, then lifted to my nose. A deep inhale. A pleased sigh.

*Damn. Pervert. Using my body like this!*

…Though… yeah. Smells nice.

“In your dreams!”

Why wasn’t she resisting? A blush crept across her face under public touch. Heat? Or…?

“You will. One day, you’ll kneel and call me master.”

I leaned closer. Spiritual energy mingled with her girl’s scent—intoxicating. Two centimeters apart. My tongue could’ve tasted her lips.

“You… what *kind* of demon are you?”

Her breath warmed my skin. Teeth clenched. Ripples trembled in her wide eyes—fighting something hard.

[The blood curse is working. How long until this stubborn girl breaks?]