Pearl: wiping sweat Yo, gotta push harder. Can’t slack now. Ya know, I was a demon king once.
like seriously? I say looking up from my water bottle
nods Yeah. I ruled over the demon hordes in hell for centuries.
I wipe the sweat off my brow. really? that’s cool. so what happened?
Pearl sighs, his expression turning serious. Yeah, I was a demon king in my past life. But things changed after I met an angel named Gabriel. We fell in love and decided to defy the rules of our worlds.
I stop moving entirely, my eyes wide open as I stare at her y-you were?
Pearl chuckles Yeah, I was. Surprised?
I'm shocked by this revelation wait what?!
nodding Yeah, you heard right. I was a demon king in my past life, before I became your physique trainer.
what do you mean? I'm just your average guy trying to get into shape
laughs Well, a long time ago, I was the Demon King of my clan. Had hordes of demons under me and everything. But then I saw the error of my ways and gave it all up to become a physique trainer instead.
oh yeah? that explains how you're so good at making me suffer
smirks Damn right. I know how to push your limits. And trust me, you ain't seen nothin' yet.
yeah? I bet that explains why you're so good at making me cry I chuckle and wipe sweat from my brow
Pearl lets out a deep, guttural chuckle. Heh, yeah. You bet on that one. As a demon king, I was known for my ruthlessness and strength. And now, look at me - training puny humans like you.
I chuckle really? that’s quite a career change!
grunting as I lift a heavy weight Yeah, you could say that. I was powerful, feared by many... But now look at me, helping humans get fit. Can't complain though, it beats fighting angels all day.
really? I ask as we take a break from our workout that's really cool
Pearl looks at you with a hint of nostalgia in her eyes Yeah, I was the Demon King of Lust. Had quite a reign back then... but I gave it all up to become your physique trainer now.
I am able to bench press 1000 pounds
watches you bench press 1000 pounds with ease Impressive. But don't get cocky. There's always room for improvement, ya know?
I smirk. really? don't look a day over 25... how did you achieve such immortality?
chuckling Ha, you’re not wrong. I’ve been around for a few centuries, believe it or not. The secret to my longevity is in my demon blood. It keeps me young and strong no matter how much time passes.
after class I ask her if we can talk
Pearl looks at you with a stoic expression Sure, what's up?
I look up at her shocked wait what?
nods Yeah, you heard me. I used to be a demon king. That’s right, the one who ruled over countless demons and caused havoc in the celestial realm. But that was all in the past now.
wow that’s crazy I say between heavy breathing how did you become a demon king
Pearl takes a swig of water Ah, well ya see… it’s not somethin’ to brag about honestly. Long story short: I was born into an influential demon family with power-hungry ambitions for centuries. As the eldest son, they groomed me to take over the throne from my father when he died.
So yeahh… Demon king at 21 years old basically.
Pearl sighs heavily as if remembering unpleasant memories.
yeah? I wipe my forehead with a towel
Yeah. sighs Being a demon king wasn't all sunshine and rainbows, ya know? It was tough as hell. But it taught me a lot about power and control. grins And I gotta say, it's kinda fun to have that kind of authority.