Chapter 71 A Simple Promise, Princess ArielDespite not understanding, her family chose to obey their ancestors' will."Do these Magic tools really have such a miraculous effect?"Cid looked down at the Magic tools on the table, a puzzled expression on his face.Some of the Magic tools that appeared in the original work were indeed quite powerful, but he didn't expect there would be an item related to promises.Such items are difficult for humans to forge; as expected, they were obtained from the depths of a labyrinth."My family once tried to use it, and it really works~! If you dare to break your oath, you'll explode and die~!"The proprietress looked charming, her tone teasing, and her voluptuous, mature body leaned slightly forward, drawing closer to Cid, allowing a glimpse of beautiful scenery.Cid cursed inwardly, sniffing the alluring scent coming from her, and secretly glanced at the snowy white she intentionally displayed.Hmm, Kanae really couldn't compare to this; Mitsuri Kanroji was needed for this match-up."Then let's begin. How do I use this?"Cid remained calm, his tone unperturbed.Upon hearing this, the proprietress stopped her seductive actions and pulled back her slightly leaning, full body, her plump red lips parting slightly."You only need to make a promise to it.""That simple?"Cid showed a hint of surprise on his face."That's right, it's that simple."The proprietress nodded, a mature smile gracing her face.Cid withdrew his gaze, looked down at the Magic tools in front of him, then reached out and picked it up, making his promise."I, Cid, will exchange one favor for the Ikaruga family's Earth Dragon Scales, and I cannot break this!"As soon as his words fell, a white halo immediately bloomed on the surface of the Magic tools, then it dimmed again, as if nothing had happened.But Cid could vaguely feel that he seemed to have formed some inexplicable connection with this Magic tools.If he broke his promise, there might really be a punishment, but he had the Horse Talisman, which instantly repelled external forces.Seeing this, the proprietress nodded in satisfaction.When Cid returned to his hotel room, he immediately took out the Earth Dragon Scales he had just obtained.The scales were incredibly smooth, with razor-sharp edges; even a single piece was as large as a washbasin, earthen yellow in color, and exceptionally sturdy.It was simply the best material for forging protective armor.His intention was precisely that: to refine the Earth Dragon Scales into the Udou Armor to enhance its performance and provide better assistance."Coming to the Royal Capital was indeed the right choice."Cid put all the monster materials into his Devouring Pouch space, then lay comfortably on the bed, closing his eyes, ready to sleep.Now, he just needed to wait for two days to pass.At noon two days later.Cid and the others were standing in a corner of the square, looking up at a high platform in the distance, or more accurately, at the person standing on the high platform.She was a young girl of exquisite beauty, with dazzling golden hair and skin as delicate as snow.She wore a rose-red long gown, and her light blue eyes were bright and spirited, like the most beautiful gems in the world.Most importantly, she exuded an aura of nobility and elegance, yet was approachable, causing the commoners below the platform to fall into a daze.[Beautiful picture of Princess Ariel~]The square was packed with people at this time; almost all the commoners gathered there were supporters of Princess Ariel."Lady Ariel!""Princess Ariel!"Most of the commoners cheered fanatically, their voices like a roaring tide, surging and echoing intensely through the square.Ariel smiled, waving in response to these commoners, then used the Magic tools' function to conduct her usual greetings.It was not much different from a speech in his previous life, and Cid found it a bit boring, but for these commoners from another world, it was novel.Feeling bored, Cid's gaze involuntarily swept towards the guards protecting the high platform.Aside from the ordinary soldiers in armor, two individuals who had appeared in the plot were present: Sir Luke and Dirk.They were Princess Ariel's Guardian Knight and Guardian Mage.Based on their performance in the story, they could be called weaklings; it was truly incomprehensible how a princess's personal guards could be so incompetent.Ariel's greetings did not last long; in fact, they ended quickly.Seeing this, Philip quickly led Cid and the others, following the dense crowd.Ariel was surrounded by guards, so it was not easy to approach her now, unless there was a special reason.Philip frowned, clearly trying to think of a way.If she returned to the palace, it would be even harder to meet her."I'll make contact."Cid turned to Philip and spoke, then, without waiting for his response, he walked slowly towards Ariel by himself.As he squeezed out from the surrounding crowd of commoners, a guard immediately spotted him."Please step back! Please do not approach any closer!"The guard noticed Cid and issued a warning.Cid ignored him, his figure flashed, appearing in front of the guard, then continued to calmly walk towards Ariel."Protect Lady Ariel!"The guard looked flustered, drew the silver-white sword hanging at his waist with a "clang," and shouted loudly as he charged forward.Instantly, the guards all turned their gazes, drew their swords, and rushed towards Cid with all their might.Unfortunately, their strength was too weak; Cid had already reached Ariel."Who are you!"Sir Luke saw the sudden figure and immediately swung his sword, striking, while Dirk, looking somewhat flustered, began to chant."Princess Ariel, I wish to discuss some matters with you."Cid looked at Ariel, who was feigning composure, not sparing a glance at Sir Luke, simply blocking his attack with a hand blade covered in Armament Haki.The sudden turn of events caused cold sweat to trickle down Ariel's pale forehead, but she still tried her best to maintain a calm expression.Do all people of noble status enjoy acting?Ariel's beautiful eyes quietly observed Cid, realizing that he seemed to have no ill intent and genuinely wanted to discuss something."Very well, please release Sir Luke."Ariel nodded gently, agreeing to his request.Cid smiled slightly, releasing Sir Luke's shoulder, which was on the verge of dislocation."You bastard!"With his body able to move again, Sir Luke's face showed an angry expression, but he did not attack again, merely stood aside, glaring resentfully.The disparity in their strength was too great; if he angered the other party, Lady Ariel would definitely be in danger.Dirk also stopped chanting, because Cid was standing next to Princess Ariel, and the magic's range was wide, making it very easy to harm Ariel
Chapter 72: Conflict? Entering the White Lily Garden~Thump, thump, thump!The other ordinary guards surrounded Cid and Ariel, but they did not dare to act rashly.The surrounding commoners looked stunned, obviously shocked by the scene before them.Philip was also the same; he did not expect Cid to use such a reckless method. If he were wanted by the kingdom, his future would be ruined.Let alone getting help from Ariel."You may withdraw. This is my friend."Ariel waved her hand at the surrounding guards, a smile appearing on her fair, delicate face, showing no sign of tension.The guards looked at each other for a moment, but they quickly retreated obediently, maintaining order in the increasingly chaotic vicinity.Only Cid, Ariel, Sir Luke, and Dirk remained on the spot."This is not the place to talk. Shall we enter the Royal Palace?"Ariel turned to Cid, a slight smile invitingly on her fair face."Of course, but I still need to bring a few more people."Cid nodded in response, also revealing a slight smile.Ariel's beautiful eyes flashed with surprise, astonished by his courage. Was he really not afraid of entering the Royal Palace and never returning?Or did he have enough confidence to leave the Royal Palace?Thinking of this, Ariel's light blue eyes gazed at Cid's handsome face, and a rare thought actually arose in her heart."Alright."She nodded lightly, agreeing to Cid's request.Soon, Cid returned to Philip's side.Philip's eyes were complex, but he said nothing. After all, the result seemed good. He led Emma and Bella to Ariel's side, following behind Cid.Ariel observed the three with her eyes, but for now, she did not see anything special."Let's go back."She turned to Sir Luke and Dirk.The two nodded with slightly unusual expressions and continued to return to the Royal Palace, occasionally casting glances at Cid along the way, fearing he might suddenly harm someone.Cid paid no attention, merely following quietly.When the group successfully arrived at the Royal Palace gates, a middle-aged man who looked like a knight quickly walked up to Ariel to inquire about her well-being.He had just received news that a thief had attacked Ariel.However, the answer he received from Ariel did not match the news; she stated that it was just a misunderstanding caused by one of her friends.The knight was half-believing, half-doubting, and did not press further, bowing and leaving.Since Ariel was safe and sound, he also had to go back to his own business.Cid could feel that the knight was not weak, possessing at least Saint-level strength, but the specific rank was unknown.This was just a small interlude; everyone stepped into the magnificent white palace and continued forward.This is the Royal City's Royal Palace, "The Silver Palace," the palace where the royal family and nobles live, and it contains many beautiful gardens.A Rose Garden collecting various red flowering plants, a Peony Garden collecting various black plants, and a Hydrangea Garden collecting various blue plants.And, a garden collecting white flowering plants.In short—the White Lily Garden.The White Lily Garden was Ariel's favorite garden. She now led Cid and the others here, then sat on a chair next to a white table in the pavilion."Please be seated."Ariel smiled charmingly, motioning for Cid and the others to sit down. Her voice was soft and pleasant, as if possessing a special magic, making people feel calm involuntarily.Cid did not stand on ceremony and sat down directly.Philip hesitated for a while, feeling a bit uneasy, then sat down.Emma and Bella stood by, just like Sir Luke and Dirk."I am Ariel Anemoi Asura. May I know your names?"Ariel stood up and stated her full name, raising the two sides of her rose-red gown and bowing slightly, her posture graceful.Seeing this, Cid and Philip stood up together, performed a noble bow, and stated their names."I am Cid Greyrat.""I am Philip Boreas Greyrat."As soon as the words fell, Sir Luke, who was nearby, immediately widened his eyes, looking very surprised.Ariel was also astonished, not expecting them to be from the Boreas Family, one of the four great lords."Aren't you from the First Prince's faction? Why did you seek me out?"Ariel suppressed her surprise and asked in confusion.Philip had already removed the disguise from his face, revealing his true appearance, and looked at Ariel with sincere eyes."I wish for your help, Lady Ariel, to help me become the head of the Boreas Family! The condition of the deal is that I will lead my family to support you!""That's impossible!"Before Ariel could respond, Sir Luke directly refused with conviction, and a mocking expression appeared on his face.It was just a verbal agreement; if he went back on his word, they would have no way to deal with it. How could they agree to such a request from him?"How can you make us trust you?"Dirk asked calmly. If the Boreas Family truly chose to support Lady Ariel, the probability of her obtaining the throne would greatly increase.Lady Ariel possessed the qualities of a king; he firmly believed she would definitely inherit the throne, though the process might be fraught with difficulties.Philip fell silent; he indeed had no way to prove it."Are you serious?"Ariel's eyes flickered slightly, her gaze fixed on Philip's face, carefully observing the changes in his expression that would appear next."Seriously! The Boreas Family never lies!"Philip looked up at the sound of her words, his gaze firm as he looked at Ariel.Their gazes met, and after a moment, a captivating smile appeared on Ariel's pretty face, faintly revealing some of her pearly white teeth."I believe you."Dirk was not surprised; he chose to trust Ariel's judgment.Sir Luke frowned tightly, but he did not speak again.After all, his previous behavior was already impolite, refusing before Ariel did. As a Guardian Knight, this was inappropriate.Philip relaxed, not expecting things to go so smoothly.Ariel was indeed somewhat extraordinary."This person should not be from the Boreas Family, right?"Philip's matter was temporarily concluded, and specific details were not suitable for discussion here. Ariel finally turned her curious gaze to Cid.The name he just stated did not include Boreas, but it did include Greyrat, making it unclear which noble family he belonged to."Cid is an adopted child of the Paul family. Your guard next to you should know something."Philip sat back in his chair and looked at Sir Luke.Ariel's face showed confusion, clearly having not heard about Paul. She could only look at Sir Luke, who was standing by.Hoping he could briefly explain to her...
Chapter 73: Holy Princess? Abnormal KnightSir Luke's expression rapidly shifted when he heard Paul's name, like a changing face, finally settling into a complicated look."I did hear some things about Mr. Paul from my father, but there was no mention of Cid in that information.""Mr. Paul is my father's older brother. If he hadn't run away from home back then, the position of head of the Notos Family would definitely belong to him."Ariel nodded lightly, looking as if she was deep in thought.She hadn't expected such an event to have occurred in the Notos Family's past."You're actually younger than me, I really can't tell."Ariel looked up, appraising Cid's handsome appearance and his strong, slender build, a clear look of surprise appearing in her beautiful eyes."I'm just well-developed in all aspects."Cid's lips curved into a slight smile, his expression teasing as he looked at Ariel.The Ariel in the original story appeared pure on the surface, but secretly she was more promiscuous than men, perhaps even more so, as she was bisexual.This was the norm for nobles in the world of Mushoku Tensei; nobles in this world were all somewhat abnormal, basically having some unspeakable special fetishes.However, at this point in time, she probably hadn't started indulging yet and still maintained her purity as a princess of a nation."Hehehe, I don't believe it~! Humans can't develop better than beastfolk~!"Ariel's expression on her beautiful face froze slightly upon hearing Cid's suggestive teasing, her light blue eyes narrowed, and a series of bell-like giggles escaped her lips.The beastfolk in this world were indeed physically stronger than humans, stronger in all aspects, including the size of certain things.Cid smiled faintly without speaking.Human?He was a perfect being now, possessing not only eternal life but also the ability to freely control his body's changes, able to be large or small, thick or thin; beastfolk were nothing to him."Ariel, ma'am."Dirk gently reminded her at this moment, pulling the conversation back on track.Upon hearing him, Ariel put away her smile, and the expression on her fair face returned to seriousness.Oh no, she had unintentionally let it get like this. This was not a conversation a princess should be having, and there were outsiders present."Sir Luke, Dirk, you two may withdraw for now."Ariel gave the command in a calm tone."Yes."The two did not defy her, bowing and directly withdrawing.Philip also instructed Emma and Bella to leave.Cid consciously stood up and followed their steps, leaving the White Lily Garden.He wasn't interested in the matters they were about to discuss; he might as well leave.Philip and Ariel did not stop him either, as the matters they were about to discuss were better kept as secret as possible, to prevent other factions from finding out.....In the corridor outside the White Lily Garden, everyone arrived in sequence."It's very safe here, aren't you going to take off your robes yet?"Dirk stood with his arms crossed, leaning against the wall, his steady gaze sidelong at Emma and Bella.Up to this point, they were still wearing black robes that covered most of their appearance, only revealing their faces.Emma and Bella exchanged glances upon hearing him, then reached up and removed the hoods from their heads, revealing two pairs of different-looking, cute beast ears."Beastfolk?"A flicker of surprise crossed Dirk's eyes, but remembering some of the abnormal rumors about the Boreas Family circulating outside, his mind immediately cleared.The Boreas Family was unusually fond of beastfolk, so it was normal for them to have them as guards."What is your purpose?"At this moment, Sir Luke walked up to Cid, who was resting with his eyes closed, and asked, his tone carrying a hint of hostility."No purpose."Cid replied, though he did not open his eyes.Sir Luke wore an expression that no one would believe.He actually already had a guess: as a child adopted by Paul's family, Cid surely had thoughts about the head position of the Notos Family.Being a noble was much more comfortable than being a commoner; he didn't believe the other party wasn't tempted.But he was only adopted, and becoming the head was simply unrealistic. He didn't have the Notos Family's bloodline, and no one would support him.Thinking of this, Sir Luke's faint hostility dissipated on its own."Ariel seems a little interested in you."With the hostility gone, the tense muscles on Sir Luke's face immediately relaxed, and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he began to chat.Though he hadn't dated countless women, he understood women very well.Ariel, as a princess, was also a woman.He had just noticed the subtle changes in her emotions; her attitude towards Cid was different from that towards ordinary men, becoming more approachable.Could Ariel be planning something like that?Sir Luke gently pressed a finger to his chin, recalling some of the things he had jokingly said to Ariel in the past.It was about harems.It made sense, Cid was indeed very handsome, a man even more handsome than himself, so it wasn't strange for Ariel to have such thoughts."Is that so."Cid responded flatly, showing no desire to chat.If it were a beautiful woman in front of him, he might choose to chat with her for a while, but a man? Sorry, he really wasn't interested.Upon hearing this, Sir Luke's face showed a bored expression. He didn't bother to press further with Cid's cold attitude and simply closed his mouth.At the same time, he grumbled internally, thinking that Cid definitely wouldn't be liked by many women.What was the use of being handsome? The most important thing in picking up girls was to make them happy.Thump, thump, thump!Footsteps suddenly echoed in the quiet corridor, accompanied by the sound of metal rubbing.Everyone guarding the door looked over in unison and saw three knights in light silver armor slowly walking towards them.Dirk's eyes narrowed slightly, with a hint of a guess in his mind.When the three knights reached them, they all placed their hands on their chests and bowed slightly."Everyone, we received news that there are strangers who have entered the royal palace."The leading knight scanned the surroundings, then fixed his gaze on Emma, Bella, and Cid.This leading knight was a young man, not very old."The three of you aren't from the royal palace, are you?""Mike, these three are Ariel's guests."Sir Luke stood in front of Mike, his calm gaze fixed on the other party."Sir Luke, the royal palace cannot allow strangers to enter freely. If these three are truly distinguished guests invited by Ariel, I naturally won't ask further.""But Ariel didn't inform us."Mike looked at Sir Luke, who was blocking his way, his tone unfriendly.Sir Luke frowned deeply. Ariel was currently inside the White Lily Garden, discussing matters with Philip, and couldn't come out for now.Mike's behavior was clearly abnormal; someone must be directing him from behind.First Prince Graviel, or Second Prince Halfas?
Chapter 74: Guard Invitation, Leaving the CapitalDirk, who had released his embrace, walked over to Sir Luke."Mike, these three are indeed Ariel's esteemed guests. If you choose to use forceful methods, aren't you afraid of the consequences of this matter?"Dirk said in a deep voice, looking sharply at Mike.Mike instinctively Shrink his neck, but remembering the order from that important person, he immediately straightened his back, not avoiding Dirk's gaze."I am only performing my duty as a knight. If Ariellater blames me, and these people are truly esteemed guests, I will willingly admit my mistake."Mike drew the longsword hanging at his waist, revealing a look of righteous defiance.As he drew his weapon, the two knights accompanying him did the same, casting unfriendly glances at Cid and the other two.Emma and Bella tensed their muscles, showing vigilant expressions.If someone were to activate their Byakugan, they would clearly see that their abdominal muscles were now taut, and their well-defined abs from long training were clearly visible.The atmosphere on site instantly became tense.Just then, the gate of the White Lily Garden opened, and Ariel walked out slowly with elegant and composed steps, followed by an unfamiliar man.The unfamiliar man was naturally Philip, who had resumed his disguise."Hmm? What's going on here?"Ariel stopped, her clean, slender fingers resting on the side of her cheek, a look of confusion on her youthful face, fair as snow."Ariel."Sir Luke's face lit up with joy, and he hastily explained what had just happened.After Ariel learned the full story, her light blue eyes couldn't help but look at Mike, whose expression had become tense, and her small head tilted slightly."They are indeed my guests. Is that acceptable?"A few beads of cold sweat appeared on Mike's forehead, and he could only manage a stiff smile and nod in response."My apologies, Ariel. I was only concerned for your safety. I shall withdraw immediately."Ariel nodded, maintaining a faint smile.Soon, Mike retracted his weapon and led the two knights he had brought with him, hastily leaving the area.Cid finally opened his eyes at this moment.Ariel watched Mike's disappearing figure, then turned directly and walked towards Cid, her expensive red and black low-heeled shoes making rhythmic, crisp sounds on the ground."Cid, would you like to come and be my bodyguard?"Ariel maintained her smile, her clean hands placed at her lower abdomen as she invited him.She had already witnessed Cid's strength, and coupled with his astonishing good looks, she truly wanted him to come and be her bodyguard.She had mentioned it once when discussing with Philip earlier, but he said he couldn't make the decision, as Cid's relationship with him was not that of a master and servant at all.Cid was merely a tutor for his daughter, and also learning swordsmanship."I apologize, Ariel, but I currently have a job."Cid shook his head, a faint smile on his face as he politely refused."I can offer you a higher salary, and I can also help you find other powerful swordmaster teachers. Are you really sure you don't want to reconsider?"Ariel was a little unwilling, mainly because she had seen Cid's peerless beauty, and she might never again feel the slightest interest in other men."I apologize, I'm not considering changing jobs at the moment."Cid still refused, without much hesitation.Ariel's beauty was indeed stunning, and she was also one of his targets, but he couldn't give up the entire forest for one tree, could he?Eris is also very cute!"Alright, but you are always welcome."Ariel sighed slightly, a feeling of regret emanating from her.Immediately after, she suddenly leaned in close to Cid's ear and asked a strange question.When she received the answer, a faint smile bloomed on her delicate face.Sir Luke saw their intimate behavior, and a hint of annoyance surprisingly arose within him.Philip remained standing in place with a calm expression."Sir Luke, take them out."Ariel turned around and gave Sir Luke an order."Yes, Ariel."Sir Luke did not refuse and immediately led Cid and the other three forward, preparing to head to the palace gate.The palace grounds were vast, with all sorts of buildings. This was their first time entering, and without someone to lead the way, it would be very easy to get lost.Ariel watched Cid's departing back, gently patting her fair cheek with her small hand, calming the subtly agitated emotions within her, and then looked at Dirk.For some reason, smelling Cid's scent just now had caused her to feel an inexplicable excitement."Dirk, what meetings are there later?"Upon hearing this, Dirk quickly recalled and then began to list the names of some nobles.Ariel's days were generally very busy, which could be considered her duty as the Second Princess of the Asura Kingdom...Outside, not far from the palace gate.Sir Luke stopped and turned to look at Cid and the others."I hope you haven't deceived Ariel."Philip gave a polite smile and did not answer him.Sir Luke also knew that many members of the Boreas Family indeed disdained lying, but there were still a small number of people who would lie.He hoped Ariel's choice wasn't wrong.He said nothing more, choosing only to trust Princess Ariel.Sir Luke then turned his head to Cid, a determined look in his eyes."I will definitely defeat you next time!"Clearly, he had not forgotten the humiliation of being defeated in one move."Then you must not slack off!"Cid immediately replied with a teasing expression.And he didn't take his words to heart, after all, in the original work, he couldn't even defeat his current younger brother, Rudeus.Want to defeat him?It was simply a pipe dream."I really do dislike you a bit."Sir Luke's face darkened, and he turned directly and quickly walked away."Cid, let's go back."Philip turned and spoke to Cid.Cid nodded in response, leading Emma and Bella to follow beside Philip.The two of them had already put their hoods back on, covering their furry beast ears.Beastmen were not common in the Asura Kingdom, mainly concentrated in the Fittoa Territory. It was better for them not to reveal their identities in the Royal Capital.When everyone returned to the temporary inn, they packed up their belongings in their respective rooms, preparing to take a carriage back to the Fittoa Territory.The purpose of their visit to the Royal Capital had been achieved, so there was no need to stay longer.Moreover, given what happened with Mike and his two men when they entered the palace earlier, they should leave here as soon as possible to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.Once everyone had finished packing their belongings, the coachman immediately retrieved the horses from the stable and then began to install the detachable rear section.Once the installation was complete, they directly loaded their luggage and boarded the carriage.The carriage slowly moved forward, and soon, they successfully drove out of the city gate of the Royal Capital—Arus—and gradually proceeded in the direction of the Fittoa Territory...
Chapter 75 Pregnancy! Hot springs in the swordsmith villageCid quietly sat in the carriage, actively focusing his attention on the Demon Slayer World…The Demon Slayer World.Over the past half month, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, informed by Cid, began to have the Demon Slayer Corps members undergo special training.He wanted them to fully enhance their current strength, making ample preparations for the upcoming decisive battle.After all, eliminating Kibutsuji Muzan had always been the long-cherished wish of the Ubuyashiki family.He had to take it seriously.If this attempt failed, who knew how long they would have to wait for the next opportunity?A thousand years? Or two thousand years? Perhaps even longer.Although he had sufficient confidence and trusted Cid's strength implicitly, it was still necessary to be fully prepared for everything and utilize the power of the Demon Slayer Corps as well.While the Demon Slayer Corps members were undergoing special training, Cid was comfortably soaking in a hot spring in Swordsmith Village, accompanied by two beautiful women.One was petite and voluptuous, with hip-length silver-white hair and a few red dots on her pale face; naturally, it was Jorogumo.The other was tall, with hair like a waterfall, long and well-proportioned legs, and Kanae Kocho's gentle smile always on her face.Half a month ago, when he secretly brought Jorogumo back to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, after some twists and turns, Kanaeand the others finally accepted her presence.After all, Kanae herself already harbored the idea of humans and demons coexisting.Jorogumo was now willing to turn over a new leaf and become a kind demon again, no longer killing or eating people, so she had no objections.However, being in the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, Jorogumo only showed herself to a few familiar people, mainly to avoid causing trouble.Cid was immersed in the flowing hot spring, leaning comfortably against the edge with a relaxed expression, thin wisps of mist floating in the air, looking somewhat dreamlike."Cid, are we really alright like this?"Kanae gently wiped Cid's body, a timid expression on her fair, slightly flushed face.The members of the Demon Slayer Corps were all in special training, yet they were soaking in a hot spring here, so she naturally felt a sense of unease."It's fine, and you're carrying a baby now."Cid looked at Kanae, a gentle smile on his face.Upon hearing this, Kanae gently stroked her fair lower abdomen, her gaze becoming tender, and a faint maternal aura emanated from her.After years of effort, she had finally conceived Cid's baby."That's right, Lady Kanae should rest well; Master will solve all problems."Jorogumo, soaking on Cid's other side, smiled and comforted Kanae.Kanae nodded, no longer troubled.She had already been turned into a demon by Cid, so there was no need to worry about the child's safety, but she would still rest well like any other human mother.The reason Kanae was willing to become a demon was primarily to gain the same eternal life as Cid, to be with him forever, and grow old together.Of course, she might never grow old~"It's a pity Mitsuri has to oversee the members' training and couldn't join us."After washing, Kanae leaned directly against Cid's strong, broad chest, the clear, warm spring water flowing over her delicate body, a hint of regret flashing in her eyes."We can come again next time, or we can just build a hot spring at home."Cid embraced Kanae's slender, soft waist.Beside them, Jorogumo's pale cheeks flushed, her full, delicate body trembled slightly, and ripples spread across the somewhat calm water surface."That works~!"Kanae nodded with a smile, her light purple eyes tightly closed, listening to the alluring gasp beside her, fully agreeing with Cid's idea.Cid felt the blood in his body gradually boiling and immediately flipped over…Two and a half hours later.Cid walked out of the male hot spring exit alone, encountering Kanae and Jorogumo emerging from the female hot spring exit.At this moment, all the round red dots on Jorogumo's pale face had disappeared, transforming her back into the appearance of a beautiful, pure young girl.However, her full, well-endowed figure, even more voluptuous than Mitsuri Kanroji's, remained unchanged, still as eye-catching as ever.Being inside Swordsmith Village, some disguise was naturally necessary.Minutes later, the three met again.Kanae had a hint of reproach in her eyes, unable to understand why Cid had so many tricks; his mouth always had a strange taste."Let's go, we're going to the village chief's house."Cid smiled slightly, holding the two women's hands as they walked down the mountain....The scene shifted to the village chief's residence in Swordsmith Village; Cid sat cross-legged on the clean floor, while Kanae and Jorogumo habitually maintained a kneeling posture.Opposite them also knelt a short, white-haired old man wearing a Hyottoko mask.This was Tetsuji Haganezuk, the chief of Swordsmith Village, who forged Mitsuri Kanroji's nichirin blade and was currently the most skilled swordsmith in the village."How was the hot spring? Comfortable?"Tetsuji Haganezuk asked, his tone not as serious as an ordinary old man's, while his gaze under the mask subtly lingered on the two magnificent mounds on Jorogumo's chest.He was clearly a mischievous old man."It was alright."Cid nodded faintly, giving a fair assessment.Little old man, you can only look, not touch; there are tightly fitted clothes covering her, so no matter how much you look, there will be no beautiful spring scenery.His own women were only for him to see; this was an ironclad rule."Is that so?"Tetsuji Haganezuk reluctantly withdrew his gaze; girls nowadays were truly conservative, unlike in the past, when chance encounters occasionally occurred."Your rooms have been prepared; would you like me to take you there now?"Tetsuji Haganezuk stood up and asked.He had previously received news from the Master that Cid and his companions would be staying in Swordsmith Village for a few days to experience the hot springs, and he was to arrange their accommodation.Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh at how good it was to be young."Alright."Cid stood up, leading the two women to follow Tetsuji Haganezuk to the rooms he had prepared.After bringing the three to the room door, Tetsuji Haganezuk immediately excused himself, as he had matters to attend to and needed to return to forge nichirin blades.While the Demon Slayer Corps members underwent special training, the artisans of Swordsmith Village also began forging nichirin blades, to prevent the awkward situation of a shortage of weapons."Only one room~!"Kanae stood at the room door, her light purple eyes gazing at Cid, and a troubled expression appeared on her face as she thought of what would happen that night."Cid, you can't be like that again today~! We need to consider our baby~!"If she hadn't already become a demon, she wouldn't be able to have sex during pregnancy, or the baby could be in danger; once a day was already the limit.Any more was truly impossible, and she was also willing but unable.Because Cid's physique was too formidable…
Chapter 76 Sid: Your art is like shit!Cid nodded in response, agreeing to Kanae's request.After all, he wasn't some beast, so one Jorogumowas enough, barely satisfying his needs.Jorogumo had already entered the room at this moment, seemingly unaware of the seriousness of the situation, merely exploring curiously.Cid and Kanae successively entered the room, and with a soft 'click,' the door gently closed, leaving only the dim and quiet narrow corridor outside.In the middle of the night, Cid, who had just finished intense activity and was about to embrace the two women to sleep, suddenly opened his eyes; his golden pupils shone like the sun in the dark environment."How troublesome, to choose this time to appear."Cid showed a hint of annoyance on his face, but his emotions during the post-coital clarity were relatively stable, not jumping around like a monkey.Due to the sudden incident, he immediately reached out and shook the two women who had just fallen asleep, waking them up."Mmm… Cid…"Kanae and Jorogumo simultaneously opened their hazy beautiful eyes, slowly sat up, their beautiful faces showing a touch of fatigue.It was Kanae's first time sleeping with another woman, and coupled with the previous commotion, her emotions had been unsettled for a long time, and she only fell asleep very late."There are two demons that have broken into Swordsmith Village now."Cid didn't mince words and directly stated the information.His Observation Haki covered the entire village; nothing here could hide, and he detected the demons' presence the moment they entered the village.Upon hearing that there were demons in the village, the two women immediately became alert."Are they Upper Rank demons?"Kanae frowned slightly, asking in a deep voice.If they were just two ordinary demons, Cid certainly wouldn't have woken them up; he would have chosen to deal with them alone and then returned to sleep."That's right, they are Upper Rank Five and Upper Rank Four respectively."Cid's expression was calm, without the slightest hint of panic."Do you need our help?"Kanae was very confident in Cid's strength, but still wanted to help out."Then you two are responsible for protecting the villagers, and I will deal with the demons."Cid smiled and proposed a suitable strategy.He could handle two weak Upper Rank demons.Kanae nodded, agreeing to the proposal.Jorogumo also had no objections; after all, her current strength seemed insufficient to fight them, at most she could only handle Upper Rank Six.The three immediately took action; Cid ran towards one of the demons, while the two women spread the news of demons entering the village.They also protected the villagers, guarding against the other demon.The two demons were separated; if the other one came to attack the villagers, the two women's current strength could handle it, and there would be no life-threatening danger.Kanae's strength had greatly increased after becoming a demon, making her slightly stronger than Jorogumo.Cid moved like lightning, his ethereal figure darting through the village, advancing by the perception of his Observation Haki, leaving trails of dark lightning arcs.Soon, he stopped on a tree branch by the village river.This river was the drinking water source for Swordsmith Village, and villagers came here daily to fetch water."What a twisted taste."Cid looked at the demon slowly poisoning the water in the distance and shook his head slightly.That demon's body was connected to a pot. Its appearance was far from human; where eyes should be, there were two green-lipped mouths. Its forehead and mouth had eyes.One eye on his forehead was golden yellow and engraved with "Upper Rank," and the eye below his face was the same color and engraved with "Five."He was completely white, with three spots next to his forehead eye, five purple fins on his head, a muscular upper body, and some strange small hands on his head and sides of his body.This was the ugliest demon Cid had ever seen.Without hesitation, he immediately drew the nichirin blade from his waist and charged towards the opponent."Sword God Style: Thunderclap and Flash!"His figure flashed before Gyokko in the blink of an eye, surrounded by a few black lightning arcs, and the dark nichirin blade rapidly slashed towards the opponent's neck.Gyokko looked at the figure that suddenly appeared before him, his eyes, located in two different places, simultaneously narrowed, and a fatal sense of crisis surged within him.He had a premonition that if this slash connected, he would die!"Blood Demon Art: Killing Array Fish Scales!"Gyokko completed his transformation in a flash; his lower body, which was supposed to be connected to the pot, turned into a fish tail covered with clear, transparent scales.Moreover, his body size increased, the small hands on both sides of his body disappeared, and hands connected to his torso emerged, with thick, fish-tail-like hair growing on his head.Most importantly, his hands became sharp and had webs between his fingers.He used the scales covering his entire body to spring away, narrowly dodging the fatal slash, only losing half of his body as a consequence.Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!Gyokko leaped to what he thought was a safe distance, his gaze fixed on Cid, his eyes filled with intense fear, and a rapid gasp echoed."Damn Demon Slayer! How dare you ambush me!"Cid looked at Gyokko, who had instantly leaped hundreds of meters away, with disdain."Your pot is really ugly, like dog shit.""What did you say?!"Gyokko's tongue shot out of his mouth, letting out an enraged roar, spitting out disgusting saliva, his head covered with bulging veins.As an artist, he would never allow anyone to insult his work!"I'm going to cut off your head and make it into a chamber pot!"Gyokko let out an angry roar, his eyes glowing red, and he used his agile mermaid body to spring closer, quickly flashing before Cid.Cid's lips curled into an arc, and he drew his sword again.Swish, swish, swish!Clang, clang, clang!Countless dark sword lights flickered, accompanied by the crisp sound of metal clashing."I didn't expect you to be feigning anger."Cid showed a surprised expression, looking at the many needles that had fallen to the ground, and glanced at Gyokko, who had retreated hundreds of meters again."Of course I'm angry! But I haven't lost my mind yet!"Gyokko's face was grim; he hadn't expected the ambush to fail.Just now, he had feigned a charge, making the opponent think he was going for close combat, and then used his Blood Demon Art "Thousand Needle Fish Kill" to launch needles in a sneak attack.Unfortunately, the opponent reacted quickly, easily blocking the surprise needles.His Blood Demon Art excelled at long-range attacks, but was relatively weak in close combat, similar to a summoner in novels from his previous life, fighting with summoned beasts."Blood Demon Art: Ten Thousand Slippery Flying Fish!"Gyokko had no mind for small talk; he only wanted to kill this Demon Slayer and use his head as a chamber pot, only then could he quell the rage in his heart.He took out ten pots with sticky fish patterns, from which ten thousand sticky fish emerged, overwhelming Cid, a scene that could be described as covering the sky.Gyokko looked at the dense sticky fish surrounding him, a sinister smile appearing on his lips.These sticky fish were not only numerous, but more importantly, even if they were cut by a nichirin blade, they could spray out highly toxic body fluid before turning into dust.As soon as this venom touched human skin, it would instantly seep into the body.
Chapter 77: The New Bride: My Master is the Best~!Cid, having watched the original work in his previous life, naturally understood this point.But he didn't care, still raising his nichirin blade and unleashing a large amount of pitch-black lightning."Thunder Breathing, Fifth Form: Heat Lightning!"Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!The pitch-black lightning arcs, like nimble swimming snakes, continuously spread outwards; the sticky fish in the front couldn't withstand the high temperature and instantly turned to ash, spewing venom from their mouths before dying.The sticky fish behind them, however, developed numerous cracks on their bodies, their scales turning charred black, and they began to convulse.Only the sticky fish in the latter half remained unaffected, continuing to charge forward one after another, then immediately following in the footsteps of those in front.The sound of electricity crackled in the air as the pitch-black lightning arcs formed an indestructible circular protective barrier, preventing the ten thousand sticky fish from approaching."Blood Demon Art: Octopus Jar Hell!"At this moment, Gyokko, from a distance, took out a pot with dark spots and summoned several large, slimy octopus tentacles from it to attack.These octopus tentacles were mixed among the numerous sticky fish, and it was deep night, making it very difficult for human eyes to discern their precise movements.Cid's expression was calm, his pair of strange greenish-white eyes gazing quietly at the sky, clearly seeing the hidden octopus tentacles.Seeing this, he bent down, gripping the hilt of his blade tightly, inhaled a large amount of air into his lungs, and with a 'whoosh', his figure vanished from his original spot."Sword God Style, Thunder: Flash, One Hundred Consecutive Strikes!"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!In an instant, hundreds of pitch-black sword lights suddenly appeared in the air; their trajectories were unpredictable, seemingly without any pattern.Massive numbers of sticky fish turned into fragmented corpses and fell to the ground, accompanied by those octopus tentacles.Crash!The fragmented corpses landed heavily, raising a cloud of dust and piling up into a small, bloody mountain of bodies."Why!"Gyokko's face was grim at this moment, letting out a puzzled roar of anger."Why aren't you poisoned! You clearly touched some venom earlier! By now, you should be heavily poisoned! On the verge of death!"Gyokko's face was full of confusion, his arms flailing wildly.Cid chuckled, but did not answer.He possessed the Horse Talisman, so how could mere deadly venom have any effect? After all, he could freely expel all external forces from his body."Damn Demon Slayer! You just wait! I'll be back! I'll definitely take your head and use it as a chamber pot!"Gyokko knew he was no match, so after uttering his threats, he quickly used the transparent scales covering his entire body to rapidly bounce and flee into the distance, appearing extremely disheveled."Do you think you can escape successfully?"Cid's expression was mocking as he closely pursued Gyokko."I advise you to go back quickly! Otherwise, all that awaits you are the corpses of the Swordsmith Village villagers!"Gyokko looked at Cid, who was relentlessly pursuing him from behind, cold sweat beading on his forehead, and continued to bounce desperately, like a giant jumping fish.At the same time, he couldn't help but speak, hoping to make Cid leave him alone.Otherwise, with the opponent's abnormal movement speed, he would be caught in no time.He hadn't come to Swordsmith Village alone this time; there were two of them.The other was Hantengu, who had already entered the village and should now be slaughtering the villagers inside.Thinking of Hantengu, Gyokko couldn't help but grit his teeth, his heart filled with resentment.Logically speaking, with such a big commotion happening earlier, he should have come to support immediately, but he didn't. Could it be that he deliberately wanted him to die?There were still many illogical points, but he had no time to think about them now.Because Cid behind him was already very close."Don't come any closer! Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"Gyokko's expression was terrified, letting out a scream, feeling immense fear towards a Demon Slayer for the first time.Thud!"Ah!"Unaware for a moment, one of his arms was cut off by Cid, and his tall, continuously bouncing body suddenly lost balance, his speed momentarily decreasing.He immediately regenerated his arm, and just as he was about to speed up, his other arm was cut off again.Cid seized the opportunity, instantly accelerated, and sliced off Gyokko's neck with a single strike.Thus, Gyokko's grotesque head, with its terrified eyes, flew into the distance, then rolled on the ground with a 'gulu-lulu' sound.And the headless corpse continued to bounce, clearly due to muscle memory.Cid stopped in place, watching Gyokko unwillingly fade into ash and dissipate, confirming there was no possibility of resurrection, and only then did he sheath his nichirin blade.Throughout the entire battle, he had hardly expended any energy."Let's hurry back to Swordsmith Village."Cid turned around and headed back in the direction of Swordsmith Village.After chasing for so long, they were no longer within the village's boundaries, showing how strong Gyokko's will to survive was.Hantengu was still in the village, and it was uncertain if Kanae and the others could handle him.Although the two girls' current strength was not weak, killing an Upper Rank Four was still relatively difficult; they might need his help.Moreover, Hantengu was different from Gyokko; he was an exceptionally cunning demon....At the same time, Swordsmith Village was engulfed in flames, with many houses collapsing, their surfaces fiercely burning with dazzling scarlet flames.The villagers in the village had already gathered to hide; they only suffered a small number of casualties, which was already a good outcome.Meanwhile, in the center of Swordsmith Village, a fierce commotion erupted.There was the thunder of lightning, the howling of a hurricane, and a splendid pinkish-purple butterfly dancing gracefully in the fierce wind.The butterfly's figure was Kanae; she was entangled with the two demons in front of her.The two demons looked very similar, with a pair of curved horns growing on their foreheads, but their eye colors were different: one was fiery red, and the other was emerald green.The red-eyed demon held a metal tin staff in his hand, his face showing a volatile emotion.The green-eyed demon held a fan, revealing an expression that seemed to carry a smile.They were two of Upper Rank Four Hantengu's four split bodies: Seido and Karaku."Annoying things! They're really infuriating!"Seido's face was ferocious, his tone irritable, as he swung the tin staff in his hand to repel a blood-red puppet in front of him, his gaze sweeping over the nearly twenty puppets surrounding him.These puppets were entirely blood-red, composed entirely of crimson threads, their hardness no less than that of diamonds, and they moved freely, without much of the stiffness of inanimate objects.The puppets were naturally Jorogumo's handiwork; this was her newly developed skill.Her specialty was originally controlling human bodies with threads, so wouldn't it be better to directly create puppets to fight instead of humans?Puppets' bodies were harder than humans', and they were completely under her control; it was truly a good skill, all thanks to the idea provided by her master.Master is simply the smartest man in this world
Chapter 78 Four Split Bodies, BeatenJorogumo was hidden not too far away.Ten long, beautiful fingers with emerald green nail polish were connected to a large number of transparent silk threads, controlling the puppets and providing assistance to Kanae in the arena.A pretty, fair maiden's face showed a clear, happy smile, like a child playing with her beloved toy.Not only did she control the puppets, but she also occasionally tried to control Seido and Kōro's bodies with the threads, but they would break free in an instant.She could only control them for a brief moment.In the arena, Kanae saw the opening Kōro revealed and immediately flew forward. Despite her inner worries, she did not hesitate to slash at his neck.Pfft!At this moment, Kōro's mouth curved into a strange smile.Kanae's heart immediately sank, and she quickly retreated.When she looked back at Kōro, two more demon figures had appeared there: one with orange eyes and one with dark blue eyes.The orange-eyed demon's appearance was different from a human's; where his arms and legs should have been, there were now bird-like limbs, and he had a pair of large wings on his back.Evidently, this demon could fly in the air.The dark blue-eyed demon wore a dark outfit with white stripes, and the back of his clothing had a dark blue shimenawa. He held a cross-patterned spear in his hand.A hint of sadness could be seen on his cold face.These two demons were Karaku and Aizetsu, representing the emotions of joy and sorrow!"Hehe! Let me see who else is nearby!"Karaku showed a joyful smile, flapping his wings and flying high into the sky, beginning to search for Jorogumo, who was hidden nearby controlling the puppets."As expected of an Upper Rank Demon, each one is not an easy opponent to deal with."Kanae stood firm, her gentle, pretty face showing a rare serious expression.Her current strength was different from when she encountered Douma; facing an Upper Rank Demon was no longer hopeless, but she could barely cope."Aizetsu, let's take care of that woman together!"Seido, as the leader of the Split, immediately ordered Aizetsu."She's about to die here; it's truly saddening."Aizetsu tightened his grip on the cross-patterned spear, the sadness on his face growing thicker. He concentrated the strength in his legs and quickly appeared before Kanae.He swung his long spear, intending to use the sharp tip to directly pierce her heart.Pfft!He didn't get his wish; the long spear pierced a blood-red puppet's body. It was a puppet guarding Kanae, which came to block the spear under Jorogumo's control.At this moment, the puppet pierced by the long spear swung its fists at Aizetsu.Bang!Aizetsu quickly flipped his long spear, sending the puppet impaled on it tumbling through the air before slamming it hard into the ground, a look of pity in his eyes."What a pitiful puppet."At the same time, Seido and Kōro were also in action.Kōro used the fan in his hand to blow away the puppet, allowing Seido to successfully approach Kanae."This is infuriating!"Seido's face was filled with anger. He gently tapped the thick ground with his tin staff, spreading lightning outwards from himself, encompassing Kanae within it.Immediately after, he lunged forward, swinging his tin staff at her."Flower Breathing, Fourth Form: Crimson Hanagoromo!"Not only was Kanae's face devoid of any panic, but she even directly turned defense into offense, forcefully slashing forward with her peach-pink nichirin blade.Clang!Pfft!Two sounds rang out simultaneously: one was the sound of metal colliding, and the other was the sound of a blade cutting into flesh.Her two consecutive slashes were successful!Seido retreated slightly, looking down at the wound on his chest with a gloomy expression. The anger in his fiery red pupils was practically overflowing.It was as if scorching flames could erupt from them."Woman! You truly infuriate me!"Seido's calm words carried intense anger. He forcefully slammed the end of his tin staff into the ground, and a large amount of blue lightning appeared.These lightning bolts were much stronger than before, quickly spreading everywhere, continuously moving across the ground like strange snakes.Kanae felt some numbness in her body, and her muscles experienced a slight spasm. The delicate features on her fair face wrinkled slightly.If she hadn't become a demon, she might have already collapsed on the ground, convulsing.Kōro and Aizetsu, like her, also suffered from Seido's area-of-effect damage, their facial muscles twitching, looking very comical."Hmm?"Seido's gaze narrowed, staring intently at Kanae.He could understand why Aizetsu and Kōro weren't harmed, because demons have strong bodies, and the lightning just now would at most cause them some burns.But Kanae was mortal flesh and blood, so why hadn't she fallen to the ground?!Is this a human?!"Seido, your actions make me a little un—"At this moment, Kōro looked at Seido and spoke, but before he could finish his sentence, his body instantly vanished with a "whoosh."His original position was replaced by a blond young man—it was Cid!He returned, and unlike the cliché plot in novels where he would hide and watch, he chose to appear immediately, intending to resolve the matter at hand."Who are you!"Aizetsu's eyes first glazed over for a moment, then he immediately swung his long spear to stab.Crack!A black iron fist covered in Armament Haki directly shattered Aizetsu's cross-patterned spear, and the Haki flowing from it remotely blew up his head.Blood splattered everywhere, and the scene was momentarily gory.Cid then lifted his leg and kicked Aizetsu's headless body far away, successfully forming a perfect parabola in the air.Immediately after, he flashed in front of the stunned Seido and delivered another kick.At this point, only Cid and Kanae remained on the ground here.However, there was still a bird-man in the air.Cid looked up and saw Karaku, who, seeing what was happening below, realized something was amiss and immediately flapped his wings to fly away from there.It seemed he was heading towards Seido?He felt no worry about the possible appearance of Zohakuten, because he was constantly monitoring Hantengu's main body's location using Observation Haki.If he wanted to, he could resolve Hantengu at any time."Cid, have you dealt with the demon on your side?"Kanae looked at the figure that appeared before her, a sigh of relief escaping her involuntarily. Her fair, small hand subconsciously caressed her lower abdomen.She wondered if the lightning just now would affect the baby, but her body didn't seem to show any abnormalities, so the baby was clearly safe."Yes, you really worked hard just now."Cid's gaze was gentle. He used the power of the Horse Talisman to heal Kanae; the dirt on her clothes disappeared, and she became brand new.At the same time, her skin surface became smooth and delicate again, subtly revealing the dense blue blood vessels underneath, making for excellent cool-toned skin.By using the Horse Talisman, he could confirm that Kanae's baby was very healthy~!end_of_translation_token_reached
Chapter 79 Half-Tian Dog——Pawn!Kanae felt her body recovering from its injuries, a faint surprise appearing in her beautiful eyes, but she didn't ask what was happening.She guessed it was probably something similar to a Senzu Bean."Cid, that demon won't escape, will he?"She looked in the direction Seido had disappeared, her pale purple eyes showing a hint of worry, not wanting to let these demons get away.If they escaped, many more people in the world would surely die because of them."Don't worry, they will definitely come back. Leave everything to me from now on."Cid sensed the location of Hantengu's main body, which hadn't changed from before, and couldn't help but smile slightly, reassuring Kanae.Kanae nodded in agreement, not refusing this time.She was mainly worried that the baby would have problems, and that was absolutely unacceptable!"Master, I'm sorry, I failed to protect Lady Kanae just now."Jorogumo left her hiding place, flashed to their side, and showed a remorseful expression on her face."It's alright, aren't I fine now?"Kanae smiled gently, not minding it at all.Jorogumo had done very well; it was mainly because Seido's lightning was inherently difficult to defend against, not to mention that his attacks even included his own allies.Such a sudden attack was simply unavoidable.Cid looked at the two women, nodded, and spoke."You did not do well; I will give you some punishment when we return."Jorogumo was his subordinate, and failing to protect Kanae was a dereliction of duty."Yes."Jorogumo's remorseful expression disappeared, feeling much more at ease, and her heart even felt a faint anticipation for punishment? Was she a strange woman?!"Cid, don't be like that, okay?"Kanae looked at Cid with reproach in her beautiful eyes, clearly disapproving of his actions."It's nothing."Cid shook his head and smiled, indicating that he would exercise restraint.She sighed helplessly, only hoping he wouldn't make things difficult for Jorogumo."Villain!"At this moment, an angry roar suddenly echoed from the distant forest, followed by a figure rapidly approaching Cid and the two women.Along with that figure, two wooden lizards appeared, flying in mid-air, each spitting out a ball of lightning and a blue shockwave from their mouths.The lightning and shockwave arrived in an instant.Cid moved swiftly, taking the two women to a safe location.Boom!A deafening roar sounded, and the flat ground where the three had been standing turned into a deep pit, with a large amount of astonishing lightning arcs still present within it.Cid looked at the figure that had appeared in the distance.He looked like a young boy, with deep red eyes, each engraved with the words "Upper Rank Four," and he wore a dazzling golden armor.On his back were five taiko drums with the character "Hate" on them, and in his hands, he held two S-shaped drumsticks. It was Hatred, the merged form of Hantengu's four Split!"Evil one! Do you find it fun to bully the weak?!"Hatred slowly approached, the expression on his demonic face extremely ferocious and filled with intense anger."You two stay here."Cid turned around, informed the two women, and then his figure vanished from the spot.The two women nodded obediently in response, showing no worry.When his figure reappeared, it was beside Hatred."Light Katana!"The pitch-black nichirin blade, covered in Armament Haki, swiftly slashed towards Hatred's neck, so fast that even a bullet would have to call it its little brother.Hatred watched the rapidly approaching pitch-black nichirin blade and, without a moment's hesitation, directly struck one of the drums behind him with his drumstick.Dong!The drum sounded, and a wooden lizard accompanying Hatred opened its massive mouth, spitting out a blue shockwave towards their location.Boom!Dust flew everywhere, a pair of arms flew out from within, and then Hatred's body, struck by an immense force, crashed backward into the trees in the forest.Heavy sounds continuously echoed, and a large number of trees collapsed with a crash.Cid looked out, immediately going to press his advantage.When he found Hatred again, the latter's injuries had recovered in the blink of an eye, showing how terrifying the recovery ability of an Upper Rank demon truly was.Of course, it still couldn't compare to him, a perfect being.Hatred stood up again, reached out to wipe away some bloodstains from the corner of his mouth, and a serious expression appeared in his deep red eyes."Weakness is sin."Cid spoke calmly, looking down at the opponent with his golden eyes, and then his figure suddenly vanished from its original position.Hatred immediately showed a vigilant expression upon seeing this, his golden-yellow eyeballs rapidly moving up and down, successfully catching a faint trace of the opponent."Blood Demon Art: Violent Pressure Roaring Wave!"He opened his mouth and emitted a golden-yellow ultrasonic wave.Buzz buzz buzz!The surrounding trees vibrated violently, and Cid's figure appeared in his line of sight.Hatred immediately used his drumsticks to strike.Dong dong dong!Three continuous drum sounds echoed, and three wooden lizards rose into the field. They simultaneously opened their massive mouths, spitting out lightning, strong winds, and shockwaves.The three attacks had a single target, all striking Cid.Boom boom boom!A massive, heaven-shaking blaze erupted in the forest, the area where the two were located suffered significant destruction, and a large amount of terrifying lightning arcs surged through the field.Hatred looked around, trying to find Cid's figure, but when the pervasive dust settled, he still couldn't find any trace."Where is he?"A look of deep confusion appeared on his face.Just then, his expression suddenly changed, and he hurriedly ran towards Kanae and the others, feeling extremely anxious inside.Because Cid had actually appeared at the main body's location at this moment!When did he get there? And how did he know the main body's hidden location?!On the other side, Cid looked at a demon in the grass, as small as an ant, and decisively swung his pitch-black nichirin blade at it."Eeek! Don't kill me!"Hantengu showed a terrified expression, struggling to run forward."Heh heh!"Cid showed a mocking smile, his movements unceasing.Swish!The pitch-black sword light flashed, and Hantenguwas dead!"Villain...!"Hatred gazed at the two women in front, a look of unwillingness surging on his face. As the main body died, he immediately dissipated from this world."As expected of Master!"Jorogumo looked at the disappearing Hatred in the distance, her eyes filled with admiration."Oh my! The strength gap has become so big now~!"Kanae expressed her emotion. In the blink of an eye, Cid's strength had become so much greater than her own; he truly was a male with outstanding talent.She wondered what the baby's talent would be like, would he be as strong as his father?Thinking of this, she shook her head slightly. Talent wasn't important; as long as their baby was healthy, that was enough.After all, Kibutsuji Muzan might soon disappear from this world...
Chapter 80: Shinobu Kocho: Brother-in-law...After the two demons attacking Swordsmith Villagewere killed, Cid brought the two women to the villagers and informed them of the news.Hearing that the demons had been dealt with, the villagers expressed their enthusiastic gratitude, saying that if he ever wanted a sword forged, he could come to them.When all the villagers had dispersed, Cid looked at Tetsuji Haganezuk beside him."Our houses weren't destroyed, were they?""No, only a few houses in the village were damaged, thanks to your help."Tetsuji Haganezuk replied with a smile, a look of relief on his face beneath the Hyottoko mask.If the three of them, Cid, hadn't come to Swordsmith Village, the people here might all have died tonight. It was truly a blessing in disguise!Moreover, of the two Upper Rank demons, only he in the Demon Slayer Corps could handle them. The other Pillars could at most deal with one, but couldn't achieve the current situation."You can go back to your rooms and rest. We can handle the rest."Tetsuji Haganezuk looked up at Cid and suggested."Alright."Cid nodded in agreement, then directly led the two women away to rest....…The next morning.Cid opened his door and looked at the petite figure outside, showing a surprised expression."Shinobu Kocho, why are you here?"Indeed, standing outside the door was Kochou Shinobu, the current Insect Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps!"I received orders from Master to bring some Hidden members to lead the villagers here to move out of the village."Kochou Shinobu looked up at Cid and replied softly, her deep purple eyes secretly glancing into the room, searching for her sister's figure."Come in and talk."Cid realized, then led Kochou Shinobu into the room.Yesterday, at the first sign of the demons, the village's Kasugai Crow immediately flew to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters to report the situation.Kagaya Ubuyashiki received the news without worry, trusting Cid's strength. He merely dispatched Kochou Shinobu and some Hidden members to help the village with its reconstruction."Where's Sister?"Kochou Shinobu looked around the room after entering, still not finding Kanae, and couldn't help but ask Cid with concern."Don't worry, your sister is fine. She just went out earlier."Cid smiled slightly, dispelling Kochou Shinobu's unease."Is that so?"Indeed, the unease on Kochou Shinobu's pale face immediately vanished.At the same time, she looked at the quiet room, now only with Cid and herself, and a thought suddenly arose, a light blooming in her deep purple eyes.Isn't this a very good opportunity?Should I do it?A hint of hesitation appeared on Kochou Shinobu's small face, mainly because the environment here wasn't very suitable; it might not be a beautiful memory.But opportunities were rare, and chances to be alone with Cid were not many.Soon, she finally made up her mind, yielding to her inner feelings, she threw herself into Cid's arms, looking up at him with her beautiful deep purple eyes."Brother-in-law…"A slightly numb voice reached Cid's ears, causing a tremor in his heart.He looked at Kochou Shinobu's flushed face in his arms, picked up her petite, soft body, and threw her onto the bed which had a slight strange smell.With his sister-in-law being so proactive, how could he let her down?...…Several days passed in a flash. During these days, Cid lived a comfortable, almost divine life, with three beautiful women, each with their own unique charm, accompanying him to hot springs every day.That's right, Kanae had already learned of Kochou Shinobu's actions that day.She wasn't angry; instead, she was very happy, genuinely happy that her sister had finally taken that step.After all, how could she not see her sister's special feelings for Cid? Initially, she was a bit angry that her sister would try to steal her husband.But with Mitsuri Kanroji's addition, the anger disappeared.Her husband was too outstanding, so it was understandable for her sister to have such thoughts. Therefore, she allowed her to engage in intimate acts with Cid.However, after many years, and the sudden appearance of Jorogumo, their progress still hadn't broken through, and she was starting to worry for her sister.Fortunately, she finally chose to take the last step now.Today, Cid planned to leave the old site of Swordsmith Village.The villagers had already moved out a few days ago, relocating to a new spot to rebuild their village, to prevent another demon attack."Let's go back."Cid spoke to the three women beside him and took out a black tiger from his Devouring Pouch space.The three women nodded in response, lightly leaped onto the black tiger's back, and returned to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters....…Several days later, Cid, carrying some gifts and wearing a light blue kimono, arrived at the Kamadofamily's home, mainly to visit Nezuko."Mr. Cid, long time no see!"Mrs. Kamado looked at Cid who had arrived at the door, a surprised expression on her still charming, pale face, and quickly walked closer."Madam, these are for the children to eat."Cid handed over the gifts in his hand, a smile on his face."How can I accept this? Mr. Cid has helped our family too much."Mrs. Kamado shook her head, wanting to refuse.Their family's current prosperous life was thanks to Cid. Before, they usually could only eat wild vegetables, and only occasionally some meat.Now, they could eat meat every day, and she was truly grateful beyond words."Take them! The children are growing."Cid directly handed the gifts to Mrs. Kamado, reaching out to grasp her fair, small, soft hand, his tone allowing no refusal."This… Alright, thank you, Mr. Cid."Mrs. Kamado's expression was helpless, and she could only accept the gifts before her.Cid felt her soft hand and her exceptionally voluptuous figure, feeling envy for the deceased Kamado Tanjuro.With his poor family wealth, it was a miracle to marry such a woman!Were they true love? But it didn't quite feel like it."Mr. Cid, could you please release my hand?"Mrs. Kamado's beautiful face flushed, and she softly called out."Madam, you are truly beautiful."Cid heard this and slowly released her hand.Mrs. Kamado's face was completely red; she clearly hadn't expected Cid to say such a thing, and a long-lost feeling of joy welled up inside her.It was as if she had returned to her youth.Did he really think she was beautiful?"Madam, are you the only one at home right now?"Cid continued to look around, and his Observation Haki didn't detect anyone else, so he asked Mrs. Kamado with a puzzled expression."The children are indeed not home right now."Mrs. Kamado regained her composure, still with a flushed face, and nodded in response.Cid nodded helplessly, feeling that his timing was really off this time, as Nezuko wasn't home.However, the Kamado family currently all resided at the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, so he could come back to find them anytime, without much trouble.It was very simple to meet Nezuko; if he truly wanted to find her now, he could do so very easily…
Chapter 81 Aoi Kamado: Let me repay your kindness!"Mr. Cid, won't you come in and sit for a while?"Mrs. Kamado looked up at the tall Cid in front of her, inviting him in. Her alluring, flushed face made it easy for one's thoughts to wander."Another time."Cid gently shook his head, refusing. He had no intention of staying.While he had some interest in Mrs. Kamado, conquering a married woman would surely be difficult, especially given her potentially conservative nature.Succeeding would undoubtedly take a lot of time, and he currently lacked the patience for such things."Come in and sit for a bit!"Upon being refused, Mrs. Kamado instinctively grabbed Cid's arm to hold him back, an inexplicable reluctance welling up within her."This…"Cid looked at the strangely behaving Mrs. Kamado, his expression momentarily turning odd.Was her behavior not a bit too enthusiastic?"Alright, then I'll leave a bit later."He smiled and nodded, agreeing to come in and sit, wanting to see what she intended to do.Mrs. Kamado's face lit up, her beautiful eyes sparkling slightly as she looked at Cid.Thinking of his kindness in always helping her family, coupled with her strong affection and his earlier words, she immediately made a bold decision."Mr. Cid, if you don't mind, may I repay your kindness?"Mrs. Kamado's face was flushed with shyness, displaying an expression as bashful as a young girl's.If anyone who knew her saw this, they would surely be incredulous, unable to believe that Mrs. Kamadowould say such a thing."Repay kindness?"Cid was slightly taken aback, a little confused.But looking at Mrs. Kamado's current expression, he immediately understood what she meant to convey.Really? Is she not as conservative as I imagined, but rather an open woman?No!Cid suddenly remembered the special aura he emitted. Could it be due to their prolonged contact that she had developed a strong affection for him?This was the only reasonable explanation.Thinking of this, his heart swelled with joy, and he felt a strong, rare excitement for what was about to happen."If you don't think highly of me, you can also refuse."As Mrs. Kamado spoke these words, her heart was filled with intense apprehension, fearing that he would truly reject her, citing her age or her past as a married woman.She didn't have many extravagant hopes; she simply wanted to repay his kindness, and her beauty and body were the only valuable things she currently possessed.Although this might be somewhat unfair to her deceased husband, Kamado Tanjuro, surely he would understand her if he were still alive?"How could I? Madam is indeed very beautiful."Cid moved closer, reaching out to gently caress Mrs. Kamado's fair, delicate, mature face.The touch was soft and smooth, still full of elasticity, but most importantly, there was a sense of fullness. The biggest difference between a mature woman and a young girl was their voluptuousness.The texture of their skin was different; one needed to experience it personally to understand.Mrs. Kamado's beautiful eyes were hazy, and as she inhaled the scent emanating from Cid, the long-dormant desire within her began to burn fiercely."Mr. Cid…"Cid looked at the alluring Mrs. Kamado before him and finally could no longer endure the burning desire. He scooped up her voluptuous, soft body and carried her into the room.Like dry wood meeting a fierce fire, like a long drought meeting sweet rain.The two remained in the room until late afternoon, when Nezuko approached the house with her younger siblings.Only then did Cid finally emerge from the room, followed by Mrs. Kamado, whose face was flushed, lips swollen, and steps awkward."Mom, we're home!"Nezuko entered through the gate with her younger siblings and called out, then her small face froze, and she stared blankly at Cid."Big Brother Cid?"Once she came to her senses, she immediately rushed over happily, rubbing her fair, tender little face against Cid's firm, broad chest like a kitten."Big Brother Cid, when did you come?"Nezuko lifted her head, asking joyfully, her beautiful, unusual pink eyes sparkling."I just arrived to bring you some things."Cid smiled slightly, gently stroking Nezuko's black hair in his arms, his gaze falling on the wooden table in the living room, where the gifts he had brought were placed."Ah! It's a gift from Big Brother Cid!"Hanako and the others saw the gifts in the living room and simultaneously let out a surprised cry, excitedly running to examine them.Mrs. Kamado looked at her children's happy expressions, a smile gracing her slightly flushed face, her beautiful eyes full of desire.However, their relationship needed to be hidden. She didn't want Nezuko and Tanjirou to know about it, as it might hurt the children.… … … …It was late at night when Cid left the Kamado family.Because Nezuko was too enthusiastic, she insisted he try her cooking, which she had diligently practiced for years. The taste was indeed excellent, no less than that of professional chefs.She had clearly studied this skill with dedication.Soon after, Cid successfully returned home. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Kanae in the living room, clearly waiting for him to come home."Kanae, aren't you asleep yet?"Cid sat directly beside Kanae and asked gently."Not yet~! After all, the baby's daddy isn't back yet."Kanae gently shook her head, her beautiful eyes narrowed as she replied.Cid heard her words, thought for a moment, and immediately understood the current situation.Kanae was now pregnant, and women's emotions become unstable during pregnancy, and they also feel insecure.Although she was now a demon, she still had rich emotions, and thus, like ordinary women, she would have a hint of unease."Let's go, let's sleep. Tonight, I'll only sleep with you."Cid smiled slightly and scooped up Kanae's tall, soft body.Kanae's pretty face showed a hint of surprise, and she quickly wrapped her arms tightly around Cid's neck to prevent herself from falling to the ground, but her worry was unnecessary.The reason was simple: one of Cid's hands was currently on her ample buttocks, and her delicate body was securely held in his arms."Don't always be so sudden!"Kanae's pretty face was slightly red, feeling a bit embarrassed by the current posture, and her eyes held a hint of reproach, though her heart was very happy.Cid truly loved her and always cared for her."Are you shy?"Cid looked down at Kanae with a teasing expression."Ara! Ara! Cid guessed correctly~!"Kanae's pale purple eyes gazed at Cid, a faint smile on her lips, allowing him to carry her in that embarrassing posture slowly into the room.In the next room, Jorogumo, who had secretly opened a crack to observe, showed a look of regret on her pale face, recalling the punishment she had received a few days prior.The punishment was so terrifying, but she wanted to experience it again~!
Chapter 82: Courtesan Street's Brothels, Oiran KoiharuThe Yoshiwara pleasure district, commonly known as Courtesan Street.This is an area where courtesans mingle; as long as you pay, you can have a beautiful woman accompany you and experience a day of blissful, wonderful life.Of course, if you are a germaphobe, I do not recommend coming here.Because, although many courtesans have top-tier looks, no one knows how many guests she has entertained, or if she has already been molded into some man's shape.Apart from the Oirans and the girls just sold, other girls basically no longer retain their virginity and have all become experienced courtesans.Cid looked at the bustling, prosperous, brightly lit, and crowded Courtesan Street before him, carefully recalling the memories of his past life in his mind.In the Demon Slayer World, there are three famous brothels on Courtesan Street: Shiren House, Kyogoku House, and Gokyo House.Each of these three establishments has its own beautiful Oiran.Upper Rank Six—Daki is hiding here; she is currently the Oiran of Kyogoku House, under the alias Daki.One of his goals in coming here is precisely to subdue Daki, who is known as the most beautiful woman in the Demon Slayer World; naturally, he could not choose to miss out.Thinking of this, Cid took a step and headed in the direction of Shiren House.As an Oiran, Koiharu also possesses a stunning appearance; as a transmigrator with a "stamp-collecting" attribute, he naturally didn't want to miss out on her either.The women on Courtesan Street were dressed flamboyantly; some stood upstairs soliciting customers, while others stood at the door, their every smile and frown exuding stunning temptation.The handsome Cid was naturally their first choice; every one of them extended enthusiastic invitations to him, posing and preening, revealing their alluring charms.They hoped this handsome man would glance at them; if they could spend a night of passion together, even paying to do so would be worth it. Such a handsome man is truly rare in this world.Unfortunately, Cid only looked, without any other thoughts.These common, vulgar women clearly could not catch his eye.Before long, he slowly stopped at the entrance of Shiren House. The madam standing outside had her eyes light up, and she immediately walked over with fiery enthusiasm."Young master, do you want to come in and play for a while? We have newcomers joining today! If the price is right, I can give you the first turn!"The madam stood in front of Cid, winking and grimacing, a bright smile appearing on her face, which had developed a few wrinkles. She regretted that she was already old.Otherwise, she would really like to spend a night of passion with this handsome man."I want to see Oiran Koiharu."Cid turned slightly to the side, maintaining a certain distance from the madam in front of him, and spoke in a flat tone, with no discernable emotion."Oiran Koiharu?"The madam was stunned for a moment, her eyes sizing up Cid's attire. He didn't look like he was from a wealthy family and probably didn't have much money.Wanting an Oiran's company is very expensive, and she only sells her art, not her body; there is absolutely no cost-performance ratio. What is this young man thinking?"Young master, are you sure?""I am sure."Cid nodded calmly in response."It requires a lot of money to have Oiran Koiharuaccompany you. May I confirm that first?"The madam said this with a fawning expression.To see an Oiran, one must demonstrate wealth, mainly to prevent penniless people from trying to freeload; after all, that would cause the shop to suffer losses."I have plenty of money. Is this enough?"Cid took out a black cloth bag from his bosom and tossed it directly into the madam's hands.This money originally belonged to the Kagaya Ubuyashiki family; it was obtained from trading the items he forged. Currently, it counts as his property, and what was in the bag was just a drop in the bucket.If there were a national wealth ranking in this era, he would definitely have a place on it!The madam opened the bag to look, and her wrinkled face immediately blossomed into a smile like a chrysanthemum."Enough! More than enough! Please come in, young master! I will go notify Oiran Koiharu right away!"Cid nodded with a smile and walked slowly into Shiren House. Led by the madam, he entered an empty room that was brightly lit and luxuriously decorated."Please wait here quietly, young master. Oiran Koiharu will be here soon."The madam smiled and informed him, then closed the door and went to the owner's room to have him notify Oiran Koiharu to come and entertain the guest as soon as possible.Cid did not have to wait too long; after about fifteen minutes or so, the door to the room was opened from the outside.Immediately after, a woman with an exquisite appearance, wearing a kimono that was predominantly red and adorned with a large amount of pure gold jewelry on her head, appeared before his eyes.Her features were delicate, her exposed skin was as white as snow, and she had a pair of brown-black eyes. It was none other than the Oiran of Shiren House—Koiharu![Beautiful picture of Koiharu~!]"Hello, sir. I am Koiharu!"Koiharu bowed to pay her respects while announcing her name."Sit."Cid looked at Koiharu's beautiful face and gestured for her to sit beside him.Koiharu did not refuse and obediently sat down as instructed."Miss Koiharu, can you drink alcohol?"Cid looked at Koiharu with a smile and asked, picking up a bottle of wine from the wooden table."This... I can drink a little."Koiharu hesitated for a moment, her beautiful brown-black eyes looking at Cid's handsome features, and she bit her red lips lightly as she nodded in response.Oirans generally do not drink alcohol; they mainly perform talents, such as storytelling, calligraphy and painting, playing the koto, and so on...Of course, if the Oiran herself is willing to drink, no one will stop her.She was already tired of life on Courtesan Streetand desperately wanted to leave, but she hadn't saved enough money to redeem herself. Her only way out was to marry.Cid was young and handsome, a suitable man. If he were willing to pay the money and had a decent character, she would be willing to marry him.Hearing this, Cid poured wine into two cups."Miss Koiharu, please.""Please."When he raised his wine glass, Koiharu also picked up the glass on the wooden table in front of her. Seeing Cid finish his in one gulp, she immediately downed hers as well.As the wine flowed into her stomach, a spicy sensation appeared in her throat. Koiharu's delicate brows furrowed slightly; she clearly didn't drink often and didn't really like the taste of alcohol.But to win the favor of the man in front of her, this was a necessary step.Cid was slightly surprised to see Koiharu finish it in one gulp.Although the alcohol content of the local wine is not high, as a local, Koiharu being able to finish a cup of wine in one gulp is considered outstanding among women.Unexpectedly, she looked quiet on the surface, but could she be a drunkard on the other side?It really is surprising!"Miss Koiharu, what a great tolerance for alcohol! Let's continue!"Cid smiled broadly, expressed his admiration, refilled both of their empty glasses, and then drank his again in a straightforward manner.Koiharu smiled politely and continued to follow suit, picking up her wine glass and finishing it just like him.Just like that, the two of them started chatting while drinking and eating.Along the way, Koiharu subtly asked a few questions, successfully getting answers that satisfied her, and she also gained a rough understanding of Cid's personality.He had a good personality and possessed a large amount of wealth; he was indeed the perfect candidate for a husband. Or rather, perhaps there was no better choice than him...