Step.
As if sensing their presence, a figure strode out.
He wore a black cloak and a hat adorned with the words Paradise Faith Cult Leader.
His pale platinum blond hair rose slightly, and his eyes shimmered in rainbow colors. On his left and right eyes, the words "Upper Rank" and "Two" were inscribed.
"Upper Rank Two!"
Kanae's pupils contracted, and her heart sank.
"Oh? What's this?" Doma's eyes gleamed with intrigue before his expression twisted into delight. "Could it be that gods truly exist in this world? To think they'd send me such a feast of lovely girls!"
Utaha's gaze turned ice-cold. "This guy is utterly disgusting."
Kikyo's voice was calm but firm. "No need for words."
She raised her bow.
"Sacred Arrow!"
Swish!
A glowing white arrow shot forward at blinding speed.
"Huh?"
Doma blinked in confusion.
Why why would someone dare to shoot at him?
Kanae was equally shocked.
Waitweren't they on the same side?
"Be careful! He's Upper Rank Two! His strength is terrifying!" Kanae blurted out. "Without a Nichirin Blade, you can't kill a demon!"
As if confirming her words, Doma watched the incoming arrow with utter indifference.
He didn't even feel the need to dodge.
He simply parted his lips and uttered two words.
"Frozen Lotus."
The air around him dropped in temperature as a chilling mist formed, materializing into a crystalline wall of ice between him and the arrow.
Shhhhk!
The Arrow pierced straight through the ice and continued toward Doma's forehead!
Doma blinked in surprise.
This woman she's quite skilled.
But still
Without a Nichirin Blade, killing him was impossible.
That was his thought.
" How?"
His skin suddenly felt like it was burning.
That moment of doubt was his last.
The Purifying Arrow tore through his skull, and his rainbow-colored irises dilated in shock.
Fsssshhh!
A wave of searing smoke rose from his body.
"Aaaaaaahhhh!!" Doma shrieked in agony.
"Impossible!"
"How could this happen?!"
Doma collapsed, his face twisted in disbelief.
His body was burning away, as if he were standing beneath the sun itself.
"I I'm Upper Rank Two!" His words barely escaped his lips before his body was completely purified.
With Doma gone, Kikyo turned to Kanae, raising an eyebrow. "What were you saying just now?"
Kanae opened her mouth, swallowed hard, and finally muttered, "N-Nothing"
She stared at the empty spot where Doma had stood, her mind in turmoil.
A demon so overwhelmingly powerful had been eliminated effortlessly?
With just a single arrow?
A chill crept up her spine.
Who no, what were these people?
D-Devils
For the first time, she truly contemplated the meaning of that word.
At the very least, they clearly weren't demons.
Otherwise, Upper Rank Two wouldn't have perished at that shrine maiden's hands.
But stillDevils doesn't sound like a good thing either
Kanae's expression grew complicated.
What will become of this world?
—
With Doma dealt with, Kikyo performed a large-scale purification, wiping the Paradise Faith Cult Headquarters off the map.
"Still feels disgusting" Utaha grimaced.
"Yeah. Let's find a different spot"
Kanae opened her mouth to object, but before she could say anything, Utaha silenced her with a single spell.
"Mmph?!"
Kanae: "???"
"You're a prisoner. You don't get a say."
Infinity Castle
Far away, in Muzan Kibutsuji's domain, his eyes snapped open.
"Doma is dead?"
His voice was hoarse as the last memories of his fallen Upper Rank flickered through his mind.
A chill ran through him.
The scar on his neck throbbed in pain.
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New DevilKocho Kanae
Main World Lynn's Apartment
Lynn stared at Kanae, who had been sent over by Utaha, wrapped up like a neatly packaged present.
She squirmed on the floor, bound in an almost artistic fashion, her body wriggling as she let out muffled whimpers.
Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears.
Lynn sighed and sent a message to the group chat.
[Sigma Man: "Utaha, you're looking more and more like a devil."]
[Utaha: "No need to thank me, Master~ "]
Lynn shook his head.
His gaze returned to Kanae.
With a snap of his fingers
Boom!
The golden chains shattered into dust.
ButSo did her clothes.
Kanae: "???????!"
Lynn remained perfectly composed. "Oops. Used too much force."
With another snap, her clothes were restored.
Kanae finally let out a sigh of relief.
ButHer gaze turned resentful.
He saw everything
After finally having the silencing magic lifted, Kanae gasped for air, taking in deep breaths. Not being able to speak for an entire night had been absolute torture!
"Um..."
She hesitated, her gaze shifting toward Lynn with uncertainty and apprehension.
Those people from yesterday... they were his subordinates, right?
"I assume you've more or less figured out what's going on by now?" Lynn asked.
"Ah, yes!" Kanae immediately straightened her posture, sitting on her knees before him, feeling more nervous than ever.
After being forced to accompany Kikyo and the others all day yesterday, she had overheard quite a bit. Her eyes were slightly dazed. But...
It seemed real.
Only devils could possibly possess the kind of power that could take down an Upper Moon Two with a single arrow, right?
But then again
Kikyo's abilities didn't exactly seem like what she had imagined devils would have.
But that didn't matter now!
The Devil Cult
Yesterday, when Kikyo was preaching to her, she repeatedly referred to Lord Lynn as the First Devil, the God of devils. Those names were now firmly imprinted in her mind.
Should she join the Devil Cult or?
Her thoughts were in chaos.
Kikyo had mentioned that Lord Lynn and the Devil Cult would bring about a revolution in their world!
Kanae couldn't help but recall the scene from yesterday.
Upper Moon Two had been killed in an instant.
The impact of that moment was beyond anything she could describe.
Only those who had personally fought demons knew the sheer terror of the Upper Moons.
And yet
He had been annihilated in a flash.
A wild thought struck her, making her heart race.
Could this power destroy Muzan?
Could it really be possible?
"Lord Lynn, do you think humans can live peacefully?"
Kanae's eyes shimmered with curiosity.
Lynn chuckled. "As long as all the man-eating demons are exterminated, then of course, peace is possible."
Kanae stiffened at his words.
"Y-You have a point..."
She sighed and then hesitantly asked, "Lord Lynn, will you truly eliminate all the evil demons?"
"Without a doubt."
"Your world only needs one dominant forcethe devils."
Lynn's words were firm and unwavering.
Kanae stared at him, momentarily stunned.
If the devils could eradicate Muzan and his kind, then perhaps...
It wouldn't be so bad to place her faith in them.
She turned her gaze toward the window, taking in the outside world.
A world where devils existed wasn't necessarily a bad thing, was it?
Closing her eyes, she recalled the countless comrades she had lost in battle against the demons.
Then, she thought about Kikyo and the othersdespite being devils, their behavior was nothing like that of the man-eating monsters she had fought.
Well aside from them taking her captive.
The devils were completely different from the creatures she had been fighting against all her life.
At the very least, even after a thousand years, Muzan had never been able to do something as absurd as crossing into another world.
Taking a deep breath, Kanae made her decision.
"L-Lord Lynn, please allow me to become a believer of the Devil Cult!"
She was willing to offer herself to the devils!
For the sake of eradicating Muzan and his demon race!
Lynn smiled, clearly satisfied with her response.
"Alright, then as always... Ahem! Take off your clothes."
"...Huh?"
A massive question mark formed in Kanae's mind.
"Is this... part of the ceremony for joining the Devil Cult?" she asked hesitantly.
"Of course."
Lynn's expression remained completely serious.
Kanae's eyelid twitched as she struggled internally.
She had already been seen naked once before.
ButDoing it herself was an entirely different matter!
"You only need to expose your back."
"O-Oh"
Hearing that, Kanae let out a sigh of relief.
Compared to stripping completely, just showing her back wasn't that hard to accept.
Though it was still incredibly embarrassing
She took a few deep breaths before carefully removing her outer robes.
Then, slowly, she undid her Demon Slayer uniform,
"Nn"
Kanae's face flushed as she turned her back to Lynn, her entire body feeling uncomfortably warm.
Lynn, unbothered, conjured a Devil's Piece and pressed it against her bare back.
As the power surged into her body, Kanae let out a soft moan before quickly covering her mouth in embarrassment.
A moment later, her status appeared before Lynn's eyes.
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[Kocho Kanae]
Rank: Low-Class Devil
Race: Devil
Master: Lynn Valifer
Stats:
Strength: I0
Agility: I0
Endurance: I0
Magic: I0
Unique Skills: [Flower Breathing] & [Blessing of Flowers]
[Flower Breathing]
Crimson Spider Lily Eyes
Slight agility boost
[Blessing of Flowers]
Surrounds the user with invisible petals when activating skills, enhancing agility.
The petals possess purification effects, offering resistance against curses and poisons.
—
After recording her status, Lynn handed the information to Kanae.
"This is?"
Kanae looked confused.
"The power you received in exchange for selling your soul to a devil."
After understanding the purpose of the Blessing System, Kanae's breathing became ragged.
SheHad been acknowledged by the God of Devils
Meanwhile, back in the Demon Slayer world
At the Butterfly Mansion
A messenger crow delivered devastating news.
Crash!
A bowl shattered on the floor.
The crisp sound echoed through the entire mansion.
Kocho Shinobu stood frozen in place, her mind blank.
"Sister"
"My sister was captured?"
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The Ubuyashiki Mansion
Butterfly Mansion
With a grim expression, Kocho Shinobu grabbed her Nichirin blade and stormed out of the mansion.
She had to bring her sister back!
—
At the same time, after completing her reincarnation ritual, Kocho Kanae returned to her world.
Seeing Kikyo, who was troubled over finding a proper location for the Devil Cult, Kanae suddenly spoke up.
"Miss Kikyo, I actually know a rather suitable place."
Hearing this, Kikyo's usually cold eyes lit up. She stepped forward and grabbed Kanae's shoulders firmly.
"Where?"
As a shrine maiden devoted to her lord Lynn, anything related to him was of utmost importance.
Seeing this, Kanae couldn't help but sigh inwardly. "Miss Kikyo is truly faithful..."
But then again
Thinking about the changes in herself after becoming one of Lynn's followers, she could somewhat understand.
She, too, would need to offer her prayers day and night!
Strengthening her resolve, Kanae smiled and said, "The Ubuyashiki Mansion."
Without hesitation, she sold out her former lord, Ubuyashiki Kagaya.
To Kanae, converting them to serve Lynn should be considered an honor for them.
Kikyo, barely able to contain her excitement, immediately declared, "Let's establish the Devil Cult!"
Taking a moment to collect herself, Kanae added, "But it might take some time to convince them."
"No need for that."
A rare smile appeared on Kikyo's cold face. "I'll take a squad of our devil army with me and 'persuade' them."
Kanae twitched at the words.
Then againOnce they witnessed Kikyo's power, they should come to their senses, right?
Kanae wasn't entirely sure.
"Count me in."
A voice interrupted.
It was Busujima Saeko.
Kikyo blinked in surprise.
Saeko smiled. "I'm quite interested in Miss Kanae's sword techniques from yesterday."
As she spoke, her breathing subtly changed.
"That was called the Flower Breathing, right?"
Kanae's eyes widened. "Y-You you already learned it?!"
She had only briefly demonstrated it yesterday, and Saeko had already picked it up?
Saeko's eyes gleamed. "I assume there are more breathing techniques like it?"
Kanae could only nod in silence.
With their objectives clear, Kikyo, Kanae, and Saeko, along with a squad of devil loli warriors, soared toward the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters.
Anyone they passed along the way dropped to their knees in reverence, assuming they were witnessing the arrival of deities.
Of course.
Those who knew what demons were could only tremble in fear.
—
Kikyo paid no mind to being seen by the common folk.
Or rather
She intended for them to see.
Lynn had said that faith must be accompanied by fear.
Where the devil goes, all shall bow!
As they pressed forward, a young girlone who bore a striking resemblance to Kanaesuddenly stepped into their path.
Kocho Shinobu drew her blade, her eyes brimming with cold fury. "You're the ones who took my sister, aren't you?"
"..."
Kikyo turned to Kanae with a complex expression. "Your sister?"
Kanae nodded.
"Has your sister always been this reckless?"
Kanae gave an awkward but polite smile.
"Huh?"
"Big Sis?"
On the other side, Shinobu froze in place upon seeing Kanae.
Kanae waved with a smile. "Shinobu, would you like to join the Devil Cult?"
Shinobu's pupils shrank as she fixated on the wings sprouting from Kanae's back.
"...?!"
She's been turned into a demon!!
"I have not been turned into a demon!"
Kanae flew toward her, flicked her forehead, and huffed. "Did you not notice the sun overhead?"
"Oh?"
Shinobu blinked, realization dawning upon her.
That's true!
Then what exactly had happened to her sister?
Kanae gave her a brief rundown on the Devil Cult.
"Reincarnated as a devil blessed by the Devil Lynn?"
Is this for real?
Shinobu shot Kanae a suspicious look.
Did they brainwash her after taking her captive?
Seeing how little progress she was making, Kanae felt slightly frustrated.
Shinobu, in turn, kept staring at Kanae's wings.
Could it actually be true?
