"So, the Lieutenant Colonel is the accomplice; the one who orchestrated the collusion between Ferid Bathory and the Japanese Imperial Demon
"So, the Lieutenant Colonel is the accomplice; the one who orchestrated the collusion between Ferid Bathory and the Japanese Imperial Demon Army," Shinoa Hīragi remarked, seemingly oblivious to the strikingly beautiful young woman floating silently beside her.
This young woman was her deceased sister, Mahiru Hīragi, now transformed into a demon.
Mahiru Hīragi approached Shinoa Hīragi, scrutinizing her closely before commenting, "You're quite healthy, that's excellent. But why haven't you sensed my presence? Considering we're both test subjects, you're far more superior. It seems the demon within you hasn't fully awakened yet."
"Your desires are insufficient. You need to experience romance, to allow your lust, your passions, to consume you to the point where the fate of the world becomes inconsequential. So, who will you choose? Which man? Which man do you desire to embrace?"
With these words, Mahiru Hīragi's gaze shifted towards Yūichirō Hyakuya and the other males present.
As Shinoa Hīragi's gaze fell upon Aoki, a barely perceptible blush crept onto her cheeks, her eyes reflecting a profound sense of longing and admiration.
This almost imperceptible reaction was not lost on Mahiru Hīragi, who observed, Ah, I see. It's that individual, the one who manages to subdue even Guren Ichinose's volatile nature.
He's certainly quite impressive, and undeniably handsome.
If possible, I suggest you cultivate a relationship with him marked by an unparalleled level of intimacy and devotion.
Throughout this conversation, Mahiru Hīragi maintained her gaze fixed upon Aoki.
At that precise moment, a gentle breeze swept through the area, gently lifting the strands of hair that had been obscuring Aoki's left eye, revealing his Rinnegan—a standard Rinnegan, not yet evolved into the six-tomoe Rinnegan.
The instant the Rinnegan was revealed by the wind, Aoki's gaze unexpectedly shifted towards Mahiru Hīragi herself, his focus not on Shinoa Hīragi, but intently fixed upon Mahiru Hīragi's location.
This action startled Mahiru Hīragi. While she had always been aware of Aoki's exceptional strength, sensing her presence required the complete subjugation of one's being by a demon; otherwise, detection was impossible.
However, Aoki, to this point, exhibited absolutely no signs of demonic possession, and even the demon residing within his cursed gear had yet to manifest itself.
The fact that Aoki had directly met her gaze clearly indicated that he had indeed perceived her presence, a realization that filled Mahiru Hīragi with profound astonishment.
Fortunately, after becoming aware of her presence, Aoki refrained from alerting the others, subtly shifting his gaze elsewhere, maintaining the pretense that nothing out of the ordinary had transpired.
Simultaneously, Guren Ichinose commenced his explanation of the events and information he had thus far gathered.
"To begin with, let me clarify that my actions at Nagoya were entirely a matter of necessity; I had no other alternative".
"My actions were solely motivated by the desire to resurrect my fallen comrades. As for Mirai Kimizuki, rest assured, your sister is perfectly safe and unharmed."
Upon hearing this reassurance, Shihō Kimizuki, overcome with emotion, expressed his heartfelt gratitude, his voice choked with tears.
"Is that truly the case? That is most excellent news! However, Lieutenant Colonel, my sister was utilized as a subject in those experiments..."
Guren Ichinose responded, Indeed, that is correct. However, even with my current capabilities, I was powerless to prevent those experiments from occurring.
And neither are you, at this juncture.
Regarding the identity of the individual truly responsible for orchestrating these events, the mastermind behind it all, the first name that springs to mind is undoubtedly Kureto Hīragi of the Hīragi family.
However, the reality is far more nuanced. While Kureto Hīragi was indeed issuing directives, even he was incapable of halting the experiments.
The question of who the true mastermind is has been a subject of considerable contemplation for me.
I've been pondering whether our liberation hinges upon the defeat of this true mastermind.
For instance, is our suffering a direct consequence of the Hīragi family's existence?
If we were to attain greater strength and wisdom, would we, one day, be capable of obtaining what we desire?
t was only later that I came to comprehend the truth: The Hīragi family is not the true mastermind.
Both the Hīragi family and the Japanese Imperial Demon Army are merely pawns, meticulously crafted and manipulated by a far more powerful entity for their own inscrutable purposes.
Upon hearing this revelation, a collective gasp of astonishment rippled through the assembled individuals. The Hīragi family boasted a lineage stretching back over a century.
The notion that their existence served merely as instruments to be manipulated by some other entity was truly beyond comprehension.
Even more significantly, if this assertion were indeed accurate, then the entity capable of manipulating both the Hīragi family and the entire Japanese Imperial Demon Army must possess an unparalleled level of power.
Indeed, one might even venture to speculate that this entity is, in fact, the very embodiment of a "god."
Following this disclosure, Guren Ichinose engaged in a more in-depth exchange with Yūichirō Hyakuya and his companions.
Aoki remained a silent observer throughout this conversation.
Only after listening intently to the dialogue did he come to realize that the world was far more intricate and complex than he had previously imagined.
Or rather, the world's complexity far exceeded even his wildest expectations.
To achieve a thorough understanding of this world, one would require not only extraordinary strength but also deductive capabilities surpassing even those of the renowned detective.
Otherwise, one would be limited to perceiving only the superficial aspects of this world, forever remaining oblivious to the profound realities that lie concealed beneath its surface.
Upon the conclusion of their discourse, Guren Ichinose instructed Yūichirō Hyakuya and his companions to escort Shinya Hīragi and the others, who were stationed outside the mansion's perimeter, into one of the mansion's bedrooms.
Aoki positioned himself before a massive window, gazing pensively at the tranquil world outside and the lifeless expanse of the sky, lost in a state of contemplative reverie.
At this juncture, Shinoa Hīragi approached him, her gaze directed towards the world beyond the window.
"Aoki, what are your thoughts on the Lieutenant Colonel's revelations? I find them utterly perplexing and difficult to comprehend. The notion of resurrecting every human being on the planet—it's simply inconceivable."
During their earlier conversation, Guren Ichinose had unveiled the ultimate objective of his plan: the resurrection of every human being on Earth.
While this announcement might initially sound like a remarkably positive development, upon closer examination, the potential consequences of such an event are truly terrifying, potentially leading to the utter collapse of the world as they know it.
After a prolonged period of contemplative silence, gazing out the window, Aoki finally responded in a measured tone, My intellect is not particularly sharp, so I confess that I struggle to fully grasp the implications of Guren Ichinose's pronouncements.
However, concerning you, I have a question regarding your Four-Scythe Child cursed gear. Why did Guren Ichinose specifically mention it?
During their earlier conversation, Guren Ichinose had made reference to Shinoa Hīragi's cursed gear, the Four-Scythe Child, and his words strongly suggested that the Four-Scythe Child possessed a far more profound significance than its outward appearance might imply.
"Are you perhaps concerned about me?" Shinoa Hīragi inquired, tilting her head slightly and directing her gaze towards Aoki.
While her outward demeanor projected her usual air of cunning and slyness, her inner feelings were filled with an overwhelming sense of joy.
Aoki, without offering a verbal response, simply nodded subtly.
Witnessing this gesture, Shinoa Hīragi responded with a lighthearted chuckle.
"I never would have imagined that you, Aoki, who typically projects an air of stoicism and seriousness, would ever display such concern for another individual".
It's truly remarkable; I never would have foreseen such a display of emotion.
"Given that you have expressed your concern for my well-being, I shall now divulge the closely guarded secret of the Four-Scythe Child cursed gear".
"However, I must caution you to prepare yourself for a revelation that may very well leave you utterly astounded."
"To put it simply, the Four-Scythe Child cursed gear is, in fact, the first progenitor of the vampires."
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