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Chapter 58: Esdeath’s Choice (Requesting Subscription)
“Sorry, Bai Luo, I’ve caused you trouble.”
Tzudoki understood that her request would bring Bai Luo more burdens.
She lowered her head, feeling quite guilty for her thoughtlessness.
Clearly, Bai Luo had helped her so much that the favor was immense and impossible to repay.
Yet, Bai Luo’s first command, Tzudoki couldn’t complete well.
“Snap!”
Bai Luo flicked the girl’s forehead in a bit of irritation.
“Ahh!”
The next moment, Tzudoki held her forehead, looking at Bai Luo fearfully.
“What are you thinking?”
Bai Luo said, “I’m not like Mushan that piece-of-trash boss. If you don’t want to do it, then just say it loudly.”
“Bullying people into doing things they don’t want to do.”
Bai Luo disliked such individuals and didn’t bother with such actions. “What kind of dictator is this?!”
If Tzudoki could obediently follow orders, Bai Luo naturally liked it.
But if she became a mere yes-man, what difference would there be from having a mannequin by his side?
“Besides, it’s just about staying two more days, it’s not troublesome or anything.”
Bai Luo didn’t care about this since investigating evil spirits inherently required time.
“Bai Luo, I should be able to recall them back to Japan.”
Realizing her mistake, Tzudoki quickly came up with a way to reduce Bai Luo’s workload: “Even though I can’t control them directly, using the authority left by Ghost Dancer Mushan, I can still issue commands to the ghosts abroad without any problem.”
This principle was similar to how Bai Luo let Tzudoki curse the evil spirits.
Cursing them works because when evil spirits were born, Ghost Dancer Mushan placed a curse on them, akin to a program of flesh destruction.
Activating this program isn’t difficult for Tzudoki and is independent of distance.
Similarly, Tzudoki only needed to make slight adjustments to impersonate Ghost Dancer Mushan.
Mushan: Not good, I’ve become a puppet!
“Alright, Bai Luo.”
Following the backdoor Ghost Dancer Mushan left in the bloodline, Tzudoki sent notifications to all the evil spirits abroad, ordering them to return to Japan within three days.
Although in the original anime, foreign evil spirits were never mentioned,
considering that evil spirits have a certain degree of autonomy, it wasn’t impossible for them to run to other countries.
Especially under the circumstances where the Blue Shoreline Flower remained unfound, Mushan also transformed Southern Barbarians and dispatched them to search across the continent and Southeast Asia.
“Bai Luo?”
Misaka Mikoto saw Bai Luo returning and hurriedly greeted him.
However, she soon noticed Tzudoki who had come with Bai Luo.
“Are you, Tanjiro’s younger sister?”
Tzudoki removed the bamboo tube from her mouth, and Ace momentarily failed to recognize her.
Fortunately, Tzudoki’s appearance and attire were highly distinctive.
After the initial surprise, members of the chat group who had met Tzudoki through Tanjiro before, such as Kurumi Tiske and Adolf K. Wiesmann, began asking about the events concerning the young girl.
“I am Bai Luo’s retainer now, the Red King.”
“Red King?”
Hong Ye and Xi Wu approached, curiously examining Tzudoki.
Previously mentioned, the Black King clan holds a status equivalent to the Seven Kings; the only difference being the latter’s ability to form their own forces.
In terms of strength, even if there’s a gap between the two, it wouldn’t be significant.
“Sister Hong Ye, Sister Xi Wu, nice to meet you.”
“Greetings everyone, my name is Kamado Tzudoki.”
“And others too.”
Tzudoki politely greeted everyone: “During this time, my brother has been taken care of by all of you.”
“She’s a polite child.”
“Hmm, much better than a certain electric sister.”
“Shut up, A-san!”
Ignoring the daily bickering between Ace and Kurumi Tiske, Bai Luo introduced Tzudoki to everyone.
They also learned about Tzudoki’s current situation.
Having inherited the legacy of the Red King, not only did her previous Oni Transformation improve, but her power also increased to the mid-level of a seven-digit number.
“In other words, she’s now about the same level as me, right?”
Esdeath immediately became interested upon hearing ‘mid-level of seven digits.’
Unfortunately, Tzudoki had no intention of engaging in combat.
Of course, this doesn’t mean Tzudoki isn’t skilled in battle.
In fact, Tzudoki now possesses both human and ghost princess forms.
When activating Oni Transformation, Tzudoki’s entire demeanor and personality undergo tremendous changes.
More violent, more combative.
Such a Tzudoki, Esdeath alone absolutely cannot withstand.
Just like Bai Luo’s breakthrough during the early six-digit stage, with tens of thousands of times amplification.
Early vs. early, middle vs. middle, there are differences between these stages.
Esdeath’s mid-level seven digits means she has just reached the mid-level.
While Tzudoki’s mid-level is merely one step away from the late-stage.
The gap might be exaggerated by ten thousand times, but several dozen times is certainly possible.
“No.”
Bai Luo didn’t sympathize with Esdeath and bluntly said, “You probably aren’t a match for Tzudoki now.”
“Tch.”
Esdeath didn’t doubt Bai Luo’s judgment.
If he says she can’t win, then she definitely can’t, and it’s not by a small margin either.
Moreover, Esdeath didn’t get discouraged.
It’s just that she can’t win.
Esdeath would love to encounter more powerful opponents.
Because only then will she not be bored.
“Feels like cheating a bit.”
Misaka Mikoto was envious: “Tzudoki instantly became mid-level seven digits, while I’m still eight digits.”
Speaking of which, Tzudoki indeed felt somewhat embarrassed.
She did nothing, yet became so strong as if she’d stumbled upon a windfall.
In contrast, Tanjiro trained so hard and remains at nine digits.
Tanjiro: So pitiful, crying
“But Esdeath probably wouldn’t accept such a gift, right?”
Qian Renxue believed that given Esdeath’s character, she would likely refuse such charity.
“No, I would accept it.”
Esdeath never thought taking shortcuts was a problem.
Weaker ones have their pursuits, and becoming stronger still allows for continued training; as long as one’s mindset doesn’t change, it doesn’t matter what method is used to grow stronger.
After all, her initial consumption of the Demon God Diablo’s essence was also an external aid.
“If it’s your gift, Bai Luo, I won’t refuse.”
“Is that so…”
Bai Luo wanted Esdeath to become part of his royal family, but unfortunately, the Black King Sacred Domain showed no reaction.
How to put it?
It’s not that the Black King Sacred Domain looked down on Esdeath, but rather it knows its own limits.
If Esdeath were converted into an Authority Holder, it wouldn’t be helping her but harming her.
Esdeath has better options.
Becoming Bai Luo’s prince consort isn’t the path she should take.
“I’ve recently been studying the essence of magic power.”
“If you’re willing,” Bai Luo said, “you can give it a try.”
“Oh?”
Esdeath clearly became interested: “You’re talking about that silver-black energy spread throughout the world, right?”
“Yes, exactly that.”
Through reverse-engineering demonic possession, Bai Luo made some progress on the Diablo bloodline.
His idea was simple.
That is, the curse of demon possessors comes from Demon God Diablo.
In other words, the reason why Alpha et al.’s magic power is so potent stems entirely from Diablo’s influence.
Thus, Bai Luo proposed a hypothesis.
If the position of Demon God were replaced by Bai Luo using the same method, what would happen?
Yes, Bai Luo would serve as the originator, implanting his bloodline power into others’ bodies.
“Can it be done like that?”
Upon hearing Bai Luo’s plan, not only Esdeath, but also Ace and Kurumi Tiske became intrigued.
Magic power!
Bai Luo’s magic power is less about magical strength and more about chaotic force, possessing infinite possibilities.
If one could obtain this power, wouldn’t it be like instantly leveling up on the spot?
“You guys, it’s not feasible.”
However, Bai Luo shook his head, cutting off everyone’s fantasies very decisively: “The magic power in my world is highly corrosive. If the body can’t withstand it, it’s not help but murder.”
In Bai Luo’s deduction, among the current people in the chat group, only Esdeath might be able to endure this power.
A queen’s willpower, control over Imperial Treasures.
These qualities would also apply to magic power.
“I currently have about a seventy percent chance of allowing you, Esdeath, to gain magic power originating from the same source as mine.”
After Bai Luo finished speaking, he handed the decision over to Esdeath.
“Do I even need to think about it?”
As expected by Bai Luo, Esdeath grinned and replied straightforwardly: “I dared to drink the Demon God manifestation potion back then, so doing it again now, what’s there to fear?”
Rather, this is better!
Compared to free meals, Esdeath prefers the power gained at the risk of life.
“When can we start?”
“Let’s wait a bit longer.”
Bai Luo said: “Probably around a month, by then the success rate will be higher, and your limit will also expand.”
In about twenty days, Bai Luo would obtain an SSR card.
And his first SSR-level skill in life would also be born at that time.
At that point, the power of Bai Luo, the originator, would advance further, and the quality of the magic power Esdeath would gain would also improve accordingly.
“Then I’ll look forward to it.”
Esdeath didn’t say any words of gratitude. She’s different from Qian Renxue, harboring no calculations in her heart.
Whenever Bai Luo needs her in the future, whether it be climbing mountains of swords or seas of fire, Esdeath wouldn’t hesitate for a moment.
“Everyone, Tanjiro’s trial has begun.”
At this moment, Xi Wu raised her head and projected the scene inside the Fujise Mountain Wisteria flower cage onto the mist.
The next moment, numerous images appeared before everyone’s eyes.
Tanjiro, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Shinobu Kocho, Genya Shinazugawa, and Inosuke Hashibira – the five standout participants in this selection.
The final selection lasts seven days, but Bai Luo and the others definitely couldn’t wait that long.
The battles would end within a day.
And tonight would be the last night that evil spirits exist in this world.