[Ding! You obtained 1 wish point!]
[Ding! You obtained 1.3 wish points!]
[Ding! You obtained 1.1 wish points!]
[Ding! You obtained 100 wish points!]
[Ding! You obtained 300 wish points!]
[Ding! You obtained 1000 wish points!]
[Ding! You obtained 3000 wish points!]
On the highway, Quinn was driving, and the system prompts for obtaining wish value kept ringing in his mind. In just five minutes, he'd obtained more than 20,000, rapidly approaching the 30,000 mark.
Quinn wasn't surprised at all.
Seeing is believing.
In the current Marvel world, there were no aliens running around or gods and demons flying about. Even the S.H.I.E.L.D. agency, specially set up to deal with supernatural events, wouldn't see too many extraordinary things beyond ordinary humans.
They could be handled with strategy and advanced weapons and equipment.
In their inherent concept, so-called supernatural beings were just very troublesome and difficult beings—not invincible.
But the appearance of the Lower Rank demon broke their understanding.
The frustration, discouragement, despair, and surprise this produced were unimaginable in ordinary times.
And on this basis, the Flame Hashira appeared, killing the Lower Rank demon with a single strike... Through direct confrontation to understand the gap, then through comparison to further feel the gap—the new understanding they'd finally reached shattered again.
If the Flame Hashira had been an enemy, it would undoubtedly be a development that would make them collapse.
Fortunately, the Flame Hashira was human and an ally.
The shattering of worldviews brought about by his appearance was a positive effect. It would make people feel they were going crazy or dreaming while simultaneously giving them hope, boosting human morale and military spirit...
This kind of hope generated after experiencing despair—the emotional outburst was definitely several times greater than the previous despair.
Moreover, whether it was Tony, Coulson who'd turned into a demon, or the S.H.I.E.L.D. special forces... they weren't ordinary people.
Even if the special forces were somewhat lacking, they were still much stronger than general special forces.
The emotions they burst out and the prayer value they could generate wasn't comparable to ordinary people.
But...
"There's no harm without comparison. After experiencing despair and hope, what will happen with despair again?"
Quinn held the steering wheel, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Hell's Kitchen, 50th Street, Demolition District.
"...That's how it is!"
Tony explained Coulson's situation.
Kyojuro crossed his arms over his chest. After thinking for a while, he couldn't help but sigh. "I didn't expect such a thing to happen."
"You actually believe it!"
Tony breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Kyojuro's personality was a bit too cheerful, he was hostile to demons as a whole.
Tony had been afraid he'd explain for a long time only for this guy who appeared from the past era to still insist on killing all demons, which would be a pain.
"Hahaha..."
Seemingly seeing what Tony was worried about, Kyojuro laughed heartily. "You don't have to worry! Although I don't know Miss Tamayo, there are similar examples around me. My tsuguko 'Tanjiro' brought his younger sister who'd been transformed into a demon and joined the Demon Slayer Corps to work together killing evil demons.
Although I didn't believe in demons who didn't eat people at first...
But our master was convinced of this. On the train before crossing over, his sister... Although she's a demon, she wasn't willing to hurt anyone but instead protected the passengers on the train.
Therefore, I firmly believe there are indeed exceptional demons in this world."
Saying that, he turned to look at Coulson, who was relying on his body with help from two special operators, and bowed 90 degrees very sincerely. "I'm very sorry. I misunderstood you at first."
"No, it's okay!"
Coulson was still missing a piece of his mouth, and his speech was a little garbled.
But he was clearly surprised.
He probably hadn't expected someone with such powerful strength to be so humble... Although it was basic etiquette to apologize to those who'd been misunderstood, in this impetuous age, people had become more egoistic.
And those with power felt everything they did was right and were extremely arrogant.
"Thank you for your understanding!"
Kyojuro bowed to Coulson again, then stood up and looked at the darkness in the distance—a woman in a dark purple kimono with a gentle face and elegant demeanor, and a handsome young man were slowly walking toward them.
With just one glance, Kyojuro sensed their different aura from ordinary demons and immediately smiled heartily. "You are Miss Tamayo and Mr. Yushiro mentioned by Mr. Tony! I didn't expect there were existences like you among demons."
"I'm surprised!" Tamayo replied in a soft voice. "Tanjiro Kamado, whom we parted with not long ago, has become the tsuguko of this generation's Flame Hashira, and we're meeting again in another world."
In the Demon Slayer Corps, the so-called tsuguko didn't mean godson but the inheritor who'd inherit the position of a "Hashira."
To join the Demon Slayer Corps, you must first learn breathing methods through cultivator training, then join through assessment, and progress through ten ranks: Kanoe, Kanoto, Hinoe, Hinoto, Mizunoe, Mizunoto, Tsuchinoe, Tsuchinoto, Kinoe, and Kinoto.
General team members could become Hashira only by beheading a certain number of demons or a single powerful demon through continuous missions.
But there were also talented people who'd grow by leaps and bounds as soon as they joined.
This kind of person was generally accepted by a contemporary Hashira as a tsuguko and trained as the next heir.
"Kamado and I are very close, and his progress is very fast. When he arrives, he'll definitely support the Demon Slayer Corps in fighting demons!"
Speaking of this, Kyojuro seemed to remember something and asked, "Does Miss Tamayo know Kamado?"
"Yes, he found me to find a way to make his sister become human again."
"Then there will be no problem!"
Kyojuro said confidently, "Although he's immature now, his sense of smell is very keen. If he thinks you're alright, then there will be no problem."
"Thank you very much for Mr. Kyojuro's trust!"
Tamayo said indifferently. The topic changed, and she asked, "Speaking of which, did Mr. Kyojuro come to this world alone?"
As soon as the words came out, everyone looked over.
One Flame Hashira was so powerful—if there were other companions, then it wouldn't be difficult to deal with demons!
But the answer was destined to disappoint them.
"Don't know!"
Kyojuro said frankly, "I chased a demon into an alley, and as soon as I came out, I arrived in a bustling city I'd never seen before. At first I thought it was an illusion created by the demon's Blood Demon Art, but later I determined I might have been transferred through space."
Character Notes:
Tanjiro Kamado - From: Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
Main protagonist of Demon Slayer Has an exceptional sense of smell that can detect emotions and demons His younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon Kyojuro Rengoku's tsuguko (successor in training) Known for his kind heart and determination to turn his sister back into a human
Nezuko Kamado - From: Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) (mentioned)
Tanjiro's younger sister Transformed into a demon but retains her humanity Doesn't eat humans and protects people instead Proof that some demons can resist their nature
Tsuguko - From: Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
A successor being trained to eventually become a Hashira Chosen by current Hashira for their exceptional talent Receives personal training from their Hashira mentor
Demon Slayer Corps Ranks - From: Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
Ten ranks from lowest to highest using the traditional Japanese zodiac system Slayers advance by completing missions and defeating demons Hashira are the highest rank—the nine strongest swordsmen