"The Lord Founder is just ahead. Remember to be respectful and not rude at all." Miyuki led Koji through the bustling crowd, constantly reminding him along the way.
Koji's steps, however, gradually slowed, his expression growing more and more solemn. His hand was already on the hilt of his sword.
"There's a demon's aura nearby, and it's getting closer..." He was naturally very sensitive to the aura of demons. Whenever one appeared nearby, his skin would tingle.
Koji remained vigilant, his sharp eyes scanning the passing crowd, paying special attention to the dark alleys on the side of the street.
"Don't look around so much. We're here," Miyuki said softly, turning back.
"Ah, you're back, Miyuki," Noriko, who was arranging the nearby lotus lanterns, looked up and said with a smile. "Is this gentleman a new believer?"
"Mr. Kamiya is willing to accept our teachings, so I brought him to see the Lord Founder," Miyuki said.
Koji was no longer paying attention to what they were saying. He stared intently at the young man sitting on the magnificent high platform, his pupils suddenly contracting.
To be fair, the man before him was indeed unforgettable. Pure white-oak hair, strange rainbow irises, and a beauty that seemed inhuman—no wonder so many people were captivated.
But... he was a demon!
Koji gripped the hilt of his sword so tightly it creaked, his teeth clenched.
Doma, who was bored playing the role of a statue on the high platform, sensed a different aura and turned to look.
Mmm, black uniform, a sword with the scent of the sun, breathing as long and continuous as water, and... Doma glanced up at the dark night sky, his vision, unaffected by the darkness, instantly locking onto the Kasugai Crow circling in the air.
"A Demon Slayer from the Demon Slayer Corps."
"This is the first time I've seen one." He blinked his eyes and gave a gentle and kind smile to the young man staring blankly at him.
It's not so boring anymore~
"That demon... smiled at me?" Koji tensed his entire body warily, feeling the hair on his skin stand on end. "How arrogant. He's provoking me!"
His gaze swept over the surroundings, his expression growing heavier. There were too many people around. He absolutely could not fight here; it would harm the innocent. And... there were so many men and women gathered around the demon.
"Damn it! Is this demon bewitching humans to help him do evil?" Koji sized up the believers of the Eternal Paradise Cult. Their expressions were relaxed and joyful, their brows smooth, their demeanor peaceful, and there was no malice in their eyes. They probably didn't know the demon's identity.
If I make a move here, these people will become obstacles!
"What should I do, what should I do... think of a way, quick." Koji gritted his teeth and turned his gaze back to the figure on the high platform.
His offensive behavior attracted dissatisfied glances from the believers. Miyuki, beside him, couldn't help but frown and touch his arm with the back of her hand. "Mr. Kamiya, you are being too rude!" she reminded him, then bowed towards the platform in apology. "I am very sorry, Lord Founder."
Facing the angry gazes of a group of people, Koji stood stiffly for a long time, then finally bent down stiffly and squeezed out a single word through a grimace, "Sorry..."
Aaaahhh—what am I doing! I'm apologizing to a demon!
"It's alright. If Mr. Kamiya is willing to join us, it would be a great joy." Doma observed the other's constantly changing expressions with great interest, maintaining a perfect smile and speaking in a steady, gentle tone.
Oh my, can a human's expression be so complex and varied? How interesting~
This Demon Slayer seems very fun to tease.
Doma looked away, then suddenly raised his right hand with great speed. His sudden movement made Koji tense up warily, thinking he was about to be attacked. However, Doma simply adjusted the Founder's hat on his head with a leisurely air.
Koji let out a slight sigh of relief. If it wasn't necessary, he didn't want to fight a demon here.
Just then, Doma suddenly turned his head and looked at him again.
(???)
Koji: Σ(?д?;)
Seeing the other's flustered reaction, Doma turned his head back in satisfaction and beckoned to Noriko.
"Lord Doma," Noriko came over, an apologetic expression on her face. "I'm so sorry. I invited you to come along, but you can only stay here..." She hadn't expected the others to make such a grand display.
"It's fine. Let everyone go and have fun later. The preaching of our teachings is about done for now." Doma leaned in close to Noriko's ear and whispered to her.
Koji: ∑(￣□￣)
He's so close! Is he going to eat her here?
Doma: 乛?乛 (smirk)
Koji: (▼ヘ▼#)
"Yes, Lord Doma," Noriko nodded obediently. This way, Lord Doma could also move about freely. Noriko returned to the believers and methodically made the subsequent arrangements.
Doma smiled and looked at the Demon Slayer again: ????
Koji: (╬▼皿▼)
Tonight, it's either him or me! No one can stop me! He trembled with anger, a fire seeming to burn within him. At that moment, it was as if he had switched professions to a Flame Breathing swordsman.
"Like a little cat baring its claws. How cute~" Doma smiled and swayed from side to side. "The Demon Slayer Corps really does have a lot of cute people."
"What should I do? I'm a little reluctant to kill him," he said with a troubled expression.
After a while, the believers dispersed in twos and threes, leaving only a few people to pack up. Doma slowly descended from the high platform, picked up an exquisite lotus lantern, and walked lightly into the bustling crowd.
Koji followed him from a distance with a dark face, his hand tightly gripping the hilt of his Nichirin Sword.
Doma ignored him for the time being and wandered around leisurely, a carefree smile on his face again. He bought a few small toys that caught his eye and then mixed in with the crowd to watch a play. Although he couldn't understand the love story being praised in the play, he had to admit the music was quite nice.
When the play ended, Doma glanced at a certain spot behind him, smiled, and strolled away, turning into a remote intersection. After weaving through the complex alleyways for a while, Doma stopped in a deserted path and stuck the wooden handle of his lantern into a crack in the wall.
"It's a wonderful night, isn't it, Mr. Kamiya?" he said in a light voice. "You've been following me for so long. Did you want to discuss our teachings with me?"
"I'm here to slay you," Koji said, jumping down from a rooftop.
"Oh my, starting a fight right after we've just met. That's so sad~" Doma said with a sad expression, unfurling the golden fans in his hands.
"Demons shouldn't exist in this world." Koji drew his Nichirin Sword, its blue blade as clear as flowing water in the moonlight.
"But you probably can't beat me," Doma tilted his head, his expression pure and innocent. "I find it very strange. How did you know I was a demon?" he asked with a puzzled look. "My mimicry should have been flawless, and my aura was well hidden."
Doma covered the lower half of his face with his fan, his pair of beautiful, rainbow-colored eyes shimmering with a captivating light.
"Hey, Mr. Demon Slayer, I have a great proposal~"
"Tell me how you found me, and I won't kill you. How about it?"
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