Chapter 310: Muzan's Ecstasy!
As the saying goes, while one story unfolds, another begins. Gus and Mumei, on their side, had to stay put as they were waiting for the Trainer.
Meanwhile.
Mekko, also a member of the CIPHER POL - Nue Squad and originally from the Kabaneri World, was currently with Captain Steve Gus, arriving at a place called Joy Town.
"It's truly peaceful here. It seems the people in this World live very happily."
Mekko, with her short golden hair, stood by the window in the Inn room, gazing intently at the men and women laughing and chatting on the Street.
Because it was already night, red Lanterns were hung everywhere. The Gunfire Flash they emitted illuminated the town, which wasn't too big or too small, making it quite beautiful.
Interestingly, the words 'Extreme Joy' were written on every Lantern.
"I wonder if the people back in our World can live like this now?"
"Once this Mission is over, you can take a leave and go back to see. I heard the Kabaneri World Within Hinamoto have been cleared out by the Army."
Gus walked into the Room, chuckling softly as he looked at Mekko's beautiful back. Hearing the sound, she turned her head and asked, "The Army... How is Lord Biba doing?"
"He's a Staff Officer in the Army Staff Office. How else would he be? Of course, he's staying at Army Headquarters. Also, you're no longer a Member of the Hunter Guard, so there's no need to call him Lord anymore."
Captain Gus pursed his lips, clearly displeased, then changed the subject, saying, "I walked around the town. There's a temple called the Eternal Paradise Cult in town. There's nothing special about it."
"I asked around. Their Doctrine is to live happily with a calm Attitude, and there's no need to force yourself to do things that make you uncomfortable or cause you pain. It doesn't look like an Evil Cult at all, and I didn't perceive any special Aura different from Human."
Seeing this, Mekko merely nodded.
She actually sensed the Captain's feelings for her, but because she still harbored thoughts of Mima Amatori in her Heart, she could only pretend not to notice.
"I really want to see what this Demon that Lucci mentioned is like. Although this World is lively, it's a bit boring~"
Captain Gus walked over to Mekko's side and looked at the Night Market scene below with her, but she only stayed for a few seconds before naturally leaving the window.
This left the former feeling quite helpless. However, just at that moment, both of them turned their heads towards the Corridor outside the door almost simultaneously. Someone was walking up the stairs there.
The key was that this person's Aura was very strong, and there was a rotten, bloody Scent.
"May I ask where you two are from? How about we become friends? I am the leader of the Eternal Paradise Cult, and my Name is Douma~"
"Especially the beautiful lady, your hair color is truly lovely. We're practically a match made in heaven~"
The newcomer leaned lazily against the doorframe, observing Gus and Mekko with interest.
His appearance was very peculiar, especially his eyes, which were actually rainbow-colored. Coupled with his pure white hair like white oak, his purple Hat, and his black and red Clothing, he truly gave off a colorful Feeling.
He was precisely one of the Twelve Kizuki under Muzan Kibutsuji, Upper Rank Two, Douma. He had noticed this pair of strangely-auraed man and woman back during the day.
He had been suppressing his curiosity until now before coming over.
Clearly, in terms of Aura, these two were somewhat like Demons, but their Scent was close to a burnt smell. If he hadn't seen them walking in the Sunlight with his own eyes, he would have guessed it was due to some kind of Blood Demon Art that caused their Aura to become special.
So now, it could basically be confirmed that they were Human with Marechi Blood.
Finally... that golden-haired Woman, she looks really good. A new type he hasn't eaten yet!
"You're a Demon?"
Captain Gus felt a little Excitement. He didn't expect the target they were looking for to actually come right to them.
Since more and more Cipher Pol Member poured into this World, the scope of Exploration for each Team was divided more detailedly.
Royalty, Government, Army, Marines, Economy, Culture, and so on, each industry had dedicated personnel responsible, while they, the 'Nue' and CP9, were responsible for Intelligence related to Demons.
Hearing this, Douma was startled for a moment. At the same time, he straightened his back and asked in confusion, "You're from the Demon Slayer Corps? No, that's not right. Why don't you have Blade?"
Because only those who practice Breathing Style can smell the Aura of Demons and distinguish between Human and Demons. Conversely, although Demons can also smell the Aura of Human, they cannot distinguish between Ordinary People and the Demon Slayer Corps.
Gus and Mekko exchanged glances. The former spoke, "We are not the Demon Slayer Corps, but we cannot be considered Ordinary People either."
He felt that the other party seemed quite rational, thinking of asking more things through conversation.
"Not Human!"
But Gus didn't expect that his words would stun Douma.
"You're not Human, so you're Demons, but you can move around in the Sunlight? How is that possible!"
Douma's words also revealed the degree of importance he placed on this Matter. This gave Captain Gus an idea, and he put on a surprised Expression.
"Is it strange to move around in the Sunlight?"
Saying this, he pointed his Right Hand towards his side. Instantly, a dark Viscous Silk Thread shot out from his fingertip. It rapidly underwent Hardening while flying, piercing through the originally flat wall in the blink of an eye.
"Blood Demon Art!"
Douma's eyes widened, making his rainbow-colored irises even more prominent. He completely confirmed that Gus and Mekko were truly Demons.
Because Human cannot possess this kind of Superpower.
This Matter just got serious.
What Captain Gus didn't know was that Demons could communicate information through Bloodline Communication, and the Core of this was with Muzan Kibutsuji.
This directly resulted in Muzan, who was currently in a Wealthy Estate in Asakusa City, Manifestation as Tsukihiko and playing the role of a good stepfather and successful Entrepreneur, instantly crushing the Neck and waist of the little daughter who was acting spoiled in his arms, in a surge of emotion.
The spraying Blood turned the originally clean and tidy living room into a terrifying Bloodbath, also stunning his wife Riketsu, who was preparing dinner in the Kitchen.
[Whoosh----]
The next second, with a Sonic Boom, an incomparably fast Black Shadow pierced through the forehead of the Woman, who had no Reaction at all.
Meanwhile.
The entire living room's Ground, Sofa, the table, counter, various ingredients, and cooking tools in the Kitchen were all shattered into pieces by the Energy/Force of the Sonic Boom.
By this time, the Black Shadow that had finished killing had vanished without a trace.
"Hehehehehe, Demons unafraid of Sunlight, and there are two of them, hahahaha! Now I don't need to search for that damned Blue Spider Lily anymore. By simply eating either one of them, I can become a Perfect Being and live forever and ever without any Weakness!"
Muzan completely disregarded the Blood of his daughter on his face, Neck, and body, and even less so the small Corpse on the Ground and his wife's Corpse not far away. He just stood there, looking in the direction of Joy Town with ecstasy.
"Nakime!"
With a command from this Demon King, an open sliding door immediately appeared on the Ground before him. Without a second thought, Muzan jumped straight in, disappearing from this tragic place that was originally full of warmth and joy but was now ruined with its family dead.
Over in Joy Town.
"You two, come with me to see Lord Muzan!"
Douma also understood the seriousness of this Matter. He thought to himself, since he was the one who found these two, he would definitely receive Praise and rewards later, such as getting more Blood.
"Oh?"
"You know where Muzan Kibutsuji is?"
Captain Gus was equally surprised and pleased. This Muzan Kibutsuji was a key target that the higher-ups requested they search for. He was about to achieve Great Merit!
Wait!
He suddenly realized a big problem. The Intelligence from the Command Center said that Muzan had lived for over a thousand years, and his Combat Power might exceed the Highest Combat Power of Planet Sea.
Moreover, regardless of whether Muzan Kibutsuji had Admiral Level Combat Power, since he had lived for over a thousand years, Gus would most likely not be his Opponent.
This is bad!
(End of this chapter)