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Shota spat in annoyance, but the curiosity and envy in his eyes remained undiminished.
He simply couldn't understand how this guy, who would rather lie down than sit and be lazy than work hard, had caught the lord's eye and was repeatedly summoned.
Ryosuke didn't say anything more, but he was also feeling uneasy.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki has a deep mind; this summons is definitely not just a simple chat over tea.
The timing of the selection—around the same time that Rika and her group participated in the Fujisaki Mountain assessment—feels rather odd.
After passing through several long corridors, the guide stopped in front of an elegant courtyard and bowed, gesturing for Ryosuke to enter alone.
Shota was politely led to a side room to wait.
Ryosuke took a deep breath and stepped inside.
In the courtyard, under the wisteria trellis, Kagaya Ubuyashiki still sat upright on the veranda.
This time, however, he was not alone.
Beside Kagaya, a burly man was kneeling!
His face was filled with compassion, two lines of tears were silently sliding down his cheeks, and his hands were clasped together, like a silent rock.
That familiar monk's robe and rosary beads belonged to Beimingyu Xingming!
Ryosuke's pupils contracted slightly. He suppressed his doubts, took a few steps forward, and bowed to Kagaya.
"My lord."
Kagaya tilted his head slightly, a gentle smile on his face: "Mr. Yasui, there's no need for such formalities."
Ryosuke straightened up and turned to the burly man next to him, giving him a polite greeting.
"Mr. Beimingyu, it's been a long time."
Although Beimeijima was blind, he looked precisely in Ryosuke's direction.
His clasped hands remained still, and his voice was deep: "Mr. Yasui... it's been a long time."
"Your aura is stronger than it was when you were at Sunrise Mountain... like steel that has been forged, calm and resilient."
"It seems you have already mastered 'Complete Collection - Regular Mode'."
Ryosuke's lips twitched almost imperceptibly.
Good heavens! This perception is insane!
They barely exchanged a glance, yet their breathing patterns were completely discerned!
However, being praised by such a humanoid Gundam did not bring Ryosuke any satisfaction.
As everyone knows, Demon Slayer is never short of geniuses.
Think of monsters like Sabito, Giyu, and Tengen Uzui, and this guy next to me wielding a meteor hammer like a helicopter and cutting demons with an axe like it's nothing...
Ryosuke's improvement and skill level are really nothing.
Ryosuke even felt that if Himejima were to throw a punch at him right now, he would most likely be sent to his death.
There's no way around it, it's incredibly powerful! A pure numerical monster!
Thinking that to himself, Liang Jie gave a dry laugh and waved his hand.
"Mr. Beimingyu is too kind. I have only gained some insights by chance, which is nothing special. I am far from being a true genius."
Yaozai seemed to be able to see through his inner thoughts and spoke with a light laugh.
"Mr. Beiming Island has just been promoted to the Stone Pillar. He has been training diligently and has a strong will. His strength is increasing by leaps and bounds, and his perception is far beyond that of ordinary people."
Ryosuke understood.
The timing of the Demon Slayer Corps' final assessment at Fujikasane Mountain each year is not fixed.
In the original work, it only took Beimei Island about a year to go from being wrongfully imprisoned to becoming a rock pillar.
You should know that he had never even held a sword before, and had never been exposed to breathing techniques.
Such a rate of growth is terrifying.
Kagaya continued to explain, "I also wanted to let you meet again this time, after all, it was Mr. Yasui who first proved the innocence of Himejima at Mount Hinode."
He paused, then his gaze gently fell on Ryosuke.
"Moreover, judging from Mr. Yasui's aura and strength, he seems to be not far from the threshold of becoming a Pillar."
Upon hearing this, Ryosuke quickly shook his head: "My lord flatters me. I am far from worthy."
He roughly calculated that he had only killed a little over thirty ghosts in the past year, even though he had risked his life to kill them.
It is indeed still a long way from meeting the standards of "fifty demons" or "one of the twelve demon moons" required to become a pillar.
After all, the demons that Ryosuke killed were of high quality, not just small fry, so it would take some time.
Yaozai smiled and shook his head, his tone resolute: "It's only a matter of time. I trust my judgment and I also believe in Mr. Yasui's potential."
Beelzebub Island, standing nearby, spoke again, its voice booming like a bell.
"I feel the same way. Mr. Yasui has a firm belief in protecting others. The power driven by this belief will surely lead you to continuously break through your limits. It is only a matter of time before you become a Pillar."
Overwhelmed by the affirmation and expectations from the two of them, Ryosuke was momentarily speechless.
How did these two manage to get such a high level of affection for each other?
Just because of that roar at sunrise and those few letters?
This rate of return is absolutely incredible!
He touched his nose somewhat awkwardly, unsure how to respond.
Admitting it would seem immodest.
Denying it would seem like offending the two of them.
Kagaya noticed his discomfort and changed the subject at the right time.
This new topic only made Ryosuke more uncomfortable.
"Actually, the reason I invited Mr. Yasui here this time is not only to let you meet him, but also because I was asked to do so by someone else."
Yaozai's tone became slightly teasing.
"Entrusted by someone?"
Ryosuke raised an eyebrow, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.
Kagaya nodded, his smile deepening: "Mr. Rengoku Makijuro, the Flame Pillar, sent a message through someone a few days ago."
"He seems to have always held Mr. Yasui in high regard and never forgot him."
"He happens to be resting at home these days and would like to invite Mr. Yasui to his residence for a chat."
Ryosuke: ∑(っ°Д °;)っ
No! Dude!!!
Why hasn't he given up yet?!
A chill ran from the soles of my feet straight up to the top of my head.
Ryosuke understood, he understood completely!
Today, Kagaya boasted about becoming a pillar and arranged for Himejima to meet him.
The purpose was to make him, the future "pillar," familiar with the leadership and build a good relationship so that he could carry out his work better in the future.
You've really figured out how to navigate the workplace!
Evil Ubuyashiki brat!
Ryosuke mentally ranted and raved.
Kagaya seemed to notice the change in Ryosuke's expression and chuckled softly.
"Mr. Ryosuke seems to be very afraid of Mr. Rengoku?"
"No! That's not true!"
Ryosuke instinctively felt a tightness in his anus and waved his hands repeatedly.
I'm scared! I have a psychological trauma! You know what a psychological trauma is?!
Yaozai changed the subject and sighed deeply.
"Mr. Purgatory's wife has always been in poor health, and recently her condition has worsened, which has also dampened his fighting spirit."
Chapter 33 Isn't this just asking for a beating?!
Kagaya's words left Ryosuke somewhat bewildered.
Do you want me to give him a heads-up and then take the opportunity to talk to him?
Boss, stop messing around!
I can manage to guide myself, but you want me to advise others?!
And the target is none other than Rengoku Makijuro!
His claws were paralyzed by the Sun Breathing technique used by Muzan, as described in the ancestral "Book of Flame Pillars Through the Ages".
In addition to his wife's death and his subsequent alcoholism and despair, the eldest brother also showed deep remorse and harsh reprimands to his son!
He didn't return to the scene until the finale when they ran out of manpower.
You want me to try and persuade them? Persuade them about what? How can I persuade them?
Should we say: Your wife is dying, please accept my condolences, but please cheer up and continue slaying ghosts?
Isn't this just asking for a beating?!
His combined social experience from both lifetimes is less than that of someone who has spent a lifetime as a poor, reclusive person. How could he possibly be suited to be a "mental massage therapist"?
I've already succeeded if I can keep my mindset intact!
Ryosuke felt overwhelmed and instinctively wanted to politely decline.
"My lord, this... Master Lianyu has many family matters to attend to, and it's really inappropriate for me, an outsider, to..."