NOVEL NEXT Chapter 67
“You need not worry about these things.”
Asato Seiri: “Our Lord will take away the demons, and from now on, your world will no longer be troubled by man-eating demons.”
“Take away?”
“Yes.”
Asato Seiri explained: “The world is not the only one; beyond the space you inhabit, there are countless other worlds.”
“And our Lord will take the demons to other worlds.”
“This?!”
The Pillars understood Asato Seiri’s meaning, but this outcome was truly difficult to accept.
“Then, will these demons continue to wreak havoc elsewhere?”
The one who asked was Tooru Giyu.
His voice was incredibly calm, yet Asato Seiri could sense his inner unrest.
Indeed, if the demons leave this world, the mission of the Demon Slayer Corps would indeed be considered complete.
After all, with no demons left in the world to slay, the Demon Slayer Corps’ reason for existence would also cease to exist.
But the question remains, what will happen to the demons later?
Will they continue to eat humans in other worlds?
If that were the case, then what exactly have they accomplished as members of the Demon Slayer Corps?
Many who joined the Demon Slayer Corps had their families destroyed by demons. They hunted demons not just for revenge, but more importantly, they hoped that fewer people would endure tragedies like their own.
So, simply exiling the demons or allowing them to harm others elsewhere—what does it mean?
“Rest assured.”
“Our Lord will judge each demon.”
Asato Seiri said: “Most demons have already fallen into twisted monsters of the mind.”
“For them, our Lord will not spare them; sending them to hell to receive punishment is the destiny of these demons.”
“However…”
Asato Seiri added: “Not all demons are beyond saving.”
“What!”
The Pillars furrowed their brows slightly, some wanting to refute Asato Seiri’s words.
For instance, Kyougi Mushito.
Even after being beaten, he remained obstinate.
“When a person turns into a demon, they are first controlled by Muzan Kibutsuji, then driven by a physiological craving for flesh and blood.”
“Since none of you have become demons, how can you speak so easily without understanding the pain?”
Asato Seiri’s words were not baseless or intentionally confrontational.
None of those present could truly understand the state of a demon.
“Many demons did not willingly choose to become demons.”
“If they could return to being human, would they feel remorse and regret for their past misdeeds?”
Asato Seiri’s words left the Pillars momentarily speechless.
Even the fiery Kyougi Mushito began to ponder this question.
If a mother knew she had killed her child, how much pain would she feel?
Kyougi Mushito’s mother became a demon and ate her child.
Was the mother guilty?
She didn’t choose to fall willingly.
Becoming a demon causes one to lose memories, and under the control of demonic hunger, how many could resist the allure of flesh and blood?
Asato Seiri was right.
Without having been a demon, one has no right to question another’s willpower.
“Under our Lord’s power, those who unwillingly became demons will change their nature, making up for their flaws.”
Asato Seiri: “They can walk in the sunlight, and no longer need to feed on human flesh and blood, instead eating normal food.”
In this way, demons returning to humanity would make no difference.
Regarding the actions of Bai Luo, the divine being, the Demon Slayer Corps’ higher-ups had no objections, finding the arrangement very reasonable.
“Thank you, Divine Messenger, for enlightening us.”
Ikusu Ikusa-Ya bowed deeply to Asato Seiri, and the Pillars quickly followed suit.
“There’s no need for such formality.”
Asato Seiri said: “I came here to tell you where the demons will go next, and also to share some thoughts with you.”
“Thoughts?”
Everyone looked at each other, unsure what they had that Asato Seiri, the Divine Messenger, valued.
“Compared to such power, we can’t really help you, can we?”
Pointing to the distant, still blazing fire, the Sound Pillar doubted his own strength deeply.
“Don’t underestimate yourselves.”
“You are excellent, heroes of humanity.”
Asato Seiri highly praised the Demon Slayers, openly stating: “I plan to establish my own clan, so I want to recruit you. Would you be willing to follow me to other worlds?”
Subsequently, Asato Seiri mentioned the benefits of joining the Blue Clan, and that leaving doesn’t mean permanent departure.
If they wanted to return, they could apply anytime.
Tanjiro Kamado would welcome them back in the Demon Slayer World, so everyone felt like they were just going to work in another city, with no worries about the future.
“Become followers of the Divine Messenger?”
“Go to another world?”
“This sounds like something out of mythology.”
Everyone discussed among themselves, unable to decide immediately.
“Once this matter is over, you can think about it.”
Asato Seiri did not force an immediate decision: “When you’ve made up your minds, inform Mr. Tanjiro Kamado. He knows how to contact us.”
With this, Asato Seiri had given the Demon Slayer Corps enough face.
As for what choices they would ultimately make,
Asato Seiri wasn’t familiar with them, only knowing bits and pieces of their pasts and personalities through Bai Luo.
From Asato Seiri’s perspective, the energetic Love Pillar Kanroji Mitsuri, the scheming Insect Pillar Butterfree Shinobu, the stoic Cloud Pillar Tengen Uzui, the expressionless Water Pillar Giyu Tooru, and the spirited Flame Pillar Rengoku Kyojuro fit her needs for building a clan well.
Most importantly, they wouldn’t easily conflict with each other.
This point Asato Seiri emphasized greatly.
After Tzudoki joined, the original three kings became the current four kings.
Regarding member structure,
Xue Ji’s Gray Clan primarily developed towards Beast People.
Alpha’s Golden Clan would continue its original path, gathering demon-possessed individuals to build the Golden Courtyard.
Tzudoki’s Red Clan, currently, should be responsible for future external wars, as well as prison and punishment-related work.
As for the Blue Clan, Asato Seiri had clear plans.
That is, enforcers, jurists, supervisors, and maintainers of order.
With so many responsibilities concentrated together, naturally, the moral integrity of the Blue Clan members would be held to extremely high standards.
Currently, Beast People were too impulsive, Pokémon were arrogant, and equally disdainful of royal authority.
Though they would absolutely obey Bai Luo, they wouldn’t care about the laws she established.
Moreover, Asato Seiri herself was a humanist.
This made her highly value the various Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps, hoping they would join her team.
In Asato Seiri’s view, she wasn’t merely managing a city.
As more and more people joined the construction of the Ancient Capital, the雏form of a nation was gradually taking shape.
Thus, comprehensive laws and complete order were indispensable.