NOVEL NEXT Chapter 66
Chapter Sixty-Six: The Blue Clan Begins Recruitment (Request for Subscription)
“Is it already coming to an end so quickly?”
In the distance, Asato Seiri turned her gaze to the Sword of the Red King floating above the top of Infinite Castle. Her expression was very serious.
The positions of the Red King and the Blue King are naturally opposed.
However, this generation’s Red King, Tanjiro Kamado, clearly has more potential than Asato Seiri, and the height he may reach in the future is likely to surpass her.
“But…”
Asato Seiri noticed the scabbard next to Tanjiro’s Authority Holder’s sword, which made her quite reflective: “What incredible self-restraint.”
You see, among the Seven Kings, the Red King’s condition is the most unstable.
However, now that Tanjiro has severed the life of Mushan, his power has been restrained.
This ensures that Tanjiro will not fall into self-destruction due to losing control of his powers.
“With such a successor joining us, there truly isn’t a moment to slack off.”
Thinking this, Asato Seiri entered the house before her.
Inside, none other than Ikusu Ikusa-Ya and the Demon Slayer Corps’ Pillars were present.
“Who are you?”
“What happened outside?”
“And what is this place?”
Upon seeing Asato Seiri, the Wind Pillar, Sound Pillar, and Snake Pillar all simultaneously asked questions.
Because Bai Luo had expanded the Infinite Castle, all commotion was restricted to a small area.
This meant that the members of the Demon Slayer Corps, who were far away in another dimension, had no idea about the full extent of the dazzling sunlight.
“Could you temporarily set down your weapons?”
Asato Seiri’s tone was very peaceful, without any hint of coercion.
“Clatter clatter!”
“Bang! Bang! Bang!”
However, in the next moment, the Pillars felt their Nichirin Blades suddenly become heavy, causing them to drop to the ground one after another, unable to be picked up no matter how hard they tried.
“This!!”
“The swords are too heavy, I can’t lift them at all!”
“What kind of devilish blood art is this?”
Without their Nichirin Blades, the Pillars’ strength plummeted drastically.
Besides Butterfly Shinobu’s Wisteria Poison, the others had lost the ability to deal fatal blows to demons.
“Wait!”
Suddenly, the Pillars noticed that Asato Seiri lacked the characteristics of a demon, and more importantly, she did not have the unique stench of man-eating demons!
“She… she doesn’t seem to be a demon.”
“How could that be?”
“If she’s not a demon, then what about this strange power?”
The group quickly exchanged thoughts.
They didn’t know Asato Seiri’s identity.
There was only one thing the Pillars could confirm:
Asato Seiri was not a demon; she was human, purely human!
This slightly reassured everyone.
Otherwise, with the ability to disarm them with just a word, her danger level would be unimaginable.
“My name is Asato Seiri, and I am under my Lord as the Blue King.”
“A deity?!”
The Pillars were momentarily taken aback.
“Deities and such… such things…”
Butterfly Shinobu found it hard to accept, yet she couldn’t refute the existence of deities.
In the era of demon slaying in Japan, many superstitious people still existed, and most members of the Demon Slayer Corps were uneducated rough individuals.
The existence of deities held immense intimidation for them.
Not to mention, wasn’t the curse of the Ikusu family said to be divine punishment?
“Everyone, please do not act rudely.”
Ikusu Ikusa-Ya’s voice calmed everyone down, while his wife Ami immediately helped him stand up.
“Divine Messenger, may we ask if we might meet the deity you serve?”
“It is not yet time.”
Since Bai Luo had entrusted the affairs of the Demon Slayer Corps to Asato Seiri, she had to resolve the issues herself.
Moreover, from gaining her powers until now, Asato Seiri had completely mastered the authority of the Blue King, even advancing further on its basis.
[Asato Seiri]
Abilities: Blue King Sacred Domain, Judgment Power, Authority Order
Rank: Seven-digit number (early stage)
The Blue King Sacred Domain, this need not be explained, was the power Asato Seiri initially received from Bai Luo.
Judgment Power is an application of laws.
Through tracing cause and effect, when the Sword of Judgment representing law falls, even powerful beings of equal rank as Authority Holders can be severely injured.
As for the Authority Order, it is Asato Seiri’s foundation.
How should one put it?
Asato Seiri could be considered an internal war phantom god.
Her authority does not function strongly outside Bai Luo’s power system, entirely limited by Asato Seiri’s own strength.
For instance, earlier, Asato Seiri disarmed everyone with just a word, demonstrating the power of the Authority Order.
However, this effect of words becoming law can only be used on those one realm below her.
In other words, if the opponent is a seven-digit strong individual, the effect of the Authority Order would be significantly weakened.
On the contrary, if the target of this ability is Tanjiro, or the Black King clan, Beta Gamma, or the beast-eared girls under Snow Princess’s command, it would be terrifying.
In short, the Authority Order is akin to the Imperial Sword bestowed by Bai Luo upon Asato Seiri to govern her territory and subjects.
Its power is so potent that even Tanjiro, who is one realm higher than Asato Seiri, would find it difficult to win in a one-on-one battle.
If we add the legal basis for judgment,
Asato Seiri’s actions conforming more closely to Bai Luo’s established rules, the power she can exhibit within this domain would increase by one or two minor realms, making it easy as play.
External battles are amateurish, but internal battles are expert-level — that’s exactly Asato Seiri’s situation.
“May I inquire why the Divine Messenger has come here?”
“There’s no need to be so tense.”
Asato Seiri was not accustomed to the way Ikusu Ikusa-Ya and others spoke: “Among those selected for the Demon Slayer Corps this year, there is a friend of someone from my side.”
“Due to his request, that great person has come here.”
“This!!”
Everyone was shocked by Asato Seiri’s words.
They never imagined that among this year’s candidates, there was someone so extraordinary.
To have connections with deities.
What a solid backing!
“Who is it?”
“Someone who can communicate with deities, how wondrous.”
Hearing that there was such talent in the Demon Slayer Corps, everyone began guessing immediately.
“That young man is named Tanjiro Kamado, and he is the disciple of trainer Rengoku Shingetsu.”
Asato Seiri mentioned Tanjiro’s name, and indeed, she was speaking the truth.
Without Tanjiro joining the chat group, Bai Luo and the others wouldn’t have been able to enter the Demon Slayer World, let alone eliminate Mushan.
Tracing back to the source, the bridge built by Tanjiro was crucial.
“So, the deity has heard the child’s plea and plans to help us?”
Ganru Mizu Temple, filled with longing for the deity, hoped to hear some good news.
“Yes.”
Asato Seiri said: “That great person has accepted Tanjiro’s request and has come here to exterminate the evil demons!”
“Really?!?!”
Hearing that the deity was willing to descend and punish the evil demons, the Demon Slayer Corps’ Pillars were instantly delighted.
Though there were still some doubts, even if it wasn’t a deity, just the strength shown by Asato Seiri alone was a tremendous help.
“You need not worry.”
“Unforeseen circumstances aside, the Twelve Demon Moons should already be finished.”
“As for Mushan…”
Asato Seiri gestured for everyone to look towards the distant sun: “Under the power of the Red King, his fate has long been sealed.”
Turned to ashes — that is the end of Mushan.
“Red King?”
“That’s the sun over there.”
Asato Seiri pointed to the scorching Sunfall-like Sword of Damocles in the distance: “That is the ability of another Authority Holder of equal rank as myself.”
“Gulp.”
Even from such a distance, the group could not bear to look directly at that light.
And the hot wind rushing towards them allowed them to imagine how terrible it would be to approach that blazing sun.
“Hmm?”
Suddenly, just as everyone wanted to ask something else, Ikusu Ikusa-Ya, who had collapsed again due to exhaustion, was holding his forehead in pain.
“Lord?!”
“Lord, what’s wrong with you?”
“What’s happening, Lord? Are you alright?”
The unexpected incident involving Ikusu Ikusa-Ya immediately drew concern from everyone.
“Did you do something?”
Kyougi Mushito, the most hotheaded of them all, rushed to Asato Seiri and questioned her.
“Your temper is a bit too fiery.”
Asato Seiri was not one to suppress her anger, she glared at the rude Kyougi Mushito, and the azure Sacred Domain instantly enveloped him.
“Boom!”
An unimaginable pressure, like a mountain falling from above, slammed Kyougi Mushito to the ground.
“Ah!!! “
Kyougi Mushito felt as if all his bones were about to be crushed. He tried to get up, but no matter how much he roared, he was powerless against the suppression.
“The Wind Pillar meant no harm! Please show mercy!”
Ami Ikusa-Ya quickly pleaded for Kyougi Mushito, hoping the Divine Messenger would forgive their disrespect.
“You’re misunderstanding the situation somewhat..0”
Asato Seiri shook her head; she disliked people who assumed themselves superior.
Especially those who couldn’t recognize the gap between both sides and recklessly charged forward like fools.
Asato Seiri had already decided internally that recruiting Kyougi Mushito was out of the question.
This guy was unsuitable for joining the Blue Clan and would better serve as a subordinate to Tanjiro.
The defect of demons eating humans and fearing sunlight has been rectified.
Nowadays, demons are more like the legendary ghost race, capable of enjoying the fine wine and cuisine of humans, free from being enslaved by their original desires.
One could say that the ghost race without defects is indeed more advantageous than humans.
“Do you know why I came here?”
Asato Seiri: “Mushan will die, but the evil demons will not disappear.”
“What?!”
Hearing that the evil demons would still exist, the Demon Slayer Corps immediately became alert.
As for Ikusu Ikusa-Ya, he had already recovered.
Not only that, but the grotesque half of his face was no longer as hideous as before.
Although his blind eyes did not recover, Ikusu Ikusa-Ya could clearly feel that his body had improved significantly.
The torment that plagued him like maggots burrowing into his bones was leaving.
“Everyone, do not act rudely before the deity.”
“Deity, I apologize for Shimmi’s offense.”
“If possible, please allow me to take the punishment on behalf of this child.”
Enduring the pain in his body, Ikusu Ikusa-Ya immediately pleaded for mercy from Asato Seiri after recovering.
“You are a good leader who cares for your subordinates.”
Asato Seiri released the pressure on Kyougi Mushito: “There is something I must tell you; compared to others under my Lord, I am relatively easy to talk to.”
“Understood.”
Ikusu Ikusa-Ya nodded, keeping Asato Seiri’s warning in mind.
At the same time, he would teach the children of the Demon Slayer Corps well.
Otherwise, even if the children chose to follow the woman before them, they would suffer losses for various reasons in the future.
Ikusu Ikusa-Ya did not care about his own life and death.
But he really hoped the children could find happiness.
“Hereby, on behalf of the Ikusu family, I express our sincere gratitude to the deity.”
“Thank you for eliminating Mushan and lifting the curse imposed by the gods on our family.”
Ikusu Ikusa-Ya bowed humbly to Asato Seiri, his attitude incredibly sincere.
Additionally, Ikusu Ikusa-Ya was indirectly informing everyone that Mushan was dead.
And the evidence was that the curse placed on him by the gods had completely disappeared!
“Lord… “
“Hmm.”
Ikusu Ikusa-Ya: “My curse is gone.”
“That’s wonderful!!”
Knowing that Ikusu Ikusa-Ya would no longer endure the torment of illness, everyone rejoiced for him.
Likewise, the respect in everyone’s eyes for Asato Seiri grew increasingly profound.
As for Kyougi Mushito,
After Asato Seiri lifted the pressure, he knelt down directly, admitting his mistake.
No matter what punishment the deity wished to impose on him, he would have no complaints.
Kyougi Mushito held deep admiration for Ikusu Ikusa-Ya.
If his rashness caused the lord to be cursed again, he would deserve death a hundred times over.
“This heart is rather commendable.”
Asato Seiri disliked rash people, but she would not deny, nor was she qualified to deny, the bravery and fearlessness of the Pillars.
They were heroes.
This was the only point Asato Seiri genuinely recognized from the bottom of her heart.
However, Kyougi Mushito…
Asato Seiri did not wish to keep such a troublemaker in her clan.
“Is there anything else you want to ask?”
Except for Kyougi Mushito, Asato Seiri was very friendly towards the other Pillars and Ikusu Ikusa-Ya.
“Divine Messenger, could you explain why the evil demons won’t disappear?”
Ikusu Ikusa-Ya indicated that everyone should be more respectful: “According to our knowledge in the Demon Slayer Corps, when the Demon King dies, the demons connected to him will also vanish together.”
This connection mainly depends on whether they consumed humans after becoming demons.
The more humans they ate, the closer the connection between the evil demons and Mushan would be.
And when Mushan dies, this close connection would turn into a curse, causing these evil demons to perish alongside him.
Well, one could only say that Mushan, the despicable boss, had thought things through quite clearly.
He died, and no one else would survive either.
Therefore, Mushan had set up a self-destruct program in advance, preventing others from reaping the benefits after his death.