บท 25: HAHAHA, I AM RICH!

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--- Chapter 25 ---

Tenma tossed Nobleman Kuri's remains and others into his inventory. He didn't want people to find them lying around and connect the dots to him or the Kocho Sisters.

"Demons eat them and nothing else." He indifferently waved White Night and cleaned the demon's blood off his spearhead. "Next, onto the main menu."

Tenma kicked the snow hard and hovered a few meters above the ground, causing him to look like he was flying under the moonlight.

While Tenma is busy with Nobleman Kuri, the Kocho Sisters face multiple demons to defend the villagers on the main street. They are in a difficult position because they can't freely kill demons and can only attack them passively.

"Where is he? He should be okay, right?" Shinobu asked Kanae, worried for Tenma.

Kanae stabbed her sword at a mid-level demon and kicked its stomach, sending it flying to a group of low-level demons. "You have been on his side for a month. You should have realized those people can't pose a problem against him."

"Even if they did, my little student is strong enough to finish them in a few minutes."

"I'm just afraid of the high-level demon's scheme. I couldn't pinpoint its location ever since we entered the village."

Shinobu frowned slightly. Her sister is right. They fought many demons when entering the village but didn't see or feel that high-level demon anywhere.

She jumped and skillfully twisted her body mid-air, slashing and stabbing low-level demons with her sword.

Kanae glanced at her younger sister, 'Shinobu's strength grew so much in just a month. I can understand her skills growing because of sparring with Tenma, but her physical strength improvement is overwhelming.'

Kanae would be an idiot if she didn't notice Shinobu's improvement. Her younger sister's build is lean and petite, but some visible muscles have shown up in a month.

Looking at the current Shinobu made Kanae felt the systemic training at the Demon Slayer Corps was a playground.

'I should have brought Shinobu sooner...' Kanae sighed, slicing a demon's arm from almost touching a villager.

"Hmm?"

"W-What is that!" shouted a villager.

Everyone stared at the village entrance and saw a faint silver light rushing inside. The villagers saw a faint silhouette of a silver wolf but thought it was an illusion after experiencing shock and horror tonight.

Yet the silver light pierced through any demons on its path.

Any demons who met with the silver light exploded into bloody bits.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

"Spear Breathing..." Shinobu's heart eased at this sight.

"4th Form, Shinkirou (Mirage Wolf)." Kanae finished her younger sister's words, smiling widely.

Meanwhile, Tenma was grinning like a fool.

At the moment, he was hearing Good Karma notifications, which sounded like a song from heaven.

[+1200 Good Karma]

[+1100 Good Karma]

[+1000 Good Karma]

[+1400 Good Karma]

[+1500 Good Karma]

[+1300 Good Karma]

[+1000 Good Karma]

Ah, so beautiful~!

Tenma hissed in happiness. Hearing these sounds becomes an addiction in a matter of seconds.

And the best part is?

THERE IS MORE!

Tenma killed every demon in the entrance and moved to the main street with similar ferocity, harvesting these low-level demons like leaks. No wonder farmers are happy in the harvest season.

[+1700 Good Karma]

[+1500 Good Karma]

[+1300 Good Karma]

[+2000 Good Karma]

[+1400 Good Karma]

[+1800 Good Karma]

[+3300 Good Karma]

[+3000 Good Karma]

'HAHAHA, I AM RICH!'

'FROM NOW ON, I'M TENMA THE DEMON HARVESTER!'

After a minute, Tenma reached the main street and allowed Kanae and Shinobu to take a breather.

The villagers cheered.

"Damn! I have never seen such a powerful and cool Demon Slayer!"

"I thought Demon Slayers only use katana? But Spear is fine, too. Look at that swing. One swing and a demon died under it!"

"For real, Spear is so fucking cool! I want to be a spearman in the future!"

"Husband, I think this masked Demon Slayer can become our son-in-law..."

"You're right, wife. He'll be a good son-in-law."

Tenma didn't care about the cheers. His only thought right now is to kill as many demons as possible.

"So fast." Kanae and Shinobu noticed the demon's number thinned rapidly with Tenma's arrival. "His efficiency is better than mine..."

"I mean, he's using a Spear..." Kanae sighed in amazement. The range and force it could unleash was more than a katana could ever do.

However, Kanae also knew that Tenma was probably the only person who could wield a spear like this. The villagers only thought using a spear was dazzling, but they would never expect White Night in Tenma's hand to be around one ton.

Shinobu bitterly laughed at Kanae's sigh, "Sister, we shouldn't compare ourselves to Tenma. He's a monster of his own."

"We should be thankful he was on our side."

'In fact, I felt a little sorry for these demons.' Shinobu didn't say this out loud. She doesn't want these villagers to look at her odd for sympathizing with demons.

"Yes, I'm happy he is on our side." Kanae smiled brightly, swinging her sword to prevent some demons from running away.

Suddenly, a crooked voice echoed in the village.

"Blood Demon Arts - Giant Flesh Beast!"

BOOM!

A giant, pulsating red arm appeared and destroyed the Hobemi Vllage's wall.

Kanae turned around and saw a demonic beast made of red flesh running toward them. It resembled a wild bear with no hides or eyes, making it look bloody and grotesque.

"Eww..." Shinobu felt the need to wash her eyes.

"Everyone, take cover!" Kanae warned the villagers.

The villager was stunned by the demonic beasts, running to the nearby building and hiding there.

Kanae glanced at Tenma and saw he was still busy with low-level and mid-level demons. "Shinobu, watch the villagers for me."

"I will handle this bear."

"Okay!" Shinobu knew she wasn't this demonic beast's opponent. It was 'literally' created with Blood Demon Art, a fearsome ability of a high-level demon!

Kanae smiled at Shinobu. She walked toward the charging bear and breathed calmly, "Total Concentration, Sakura Drop Eyes."

"Flower Breathing, Sixth Form."

"Uzumomo (Whirling Peach)!"

Swoosh!

Kanae's body blurred as she sprinted toward the bear. Her katana flashed, becoming a pale-lavender light. A whirlwind appeared and swallowed the bear, cutting it apart like a storm.

Kanae somersaulted and used a wall nearby as a platform to kick herself into the bear's back, allowing her to pierce deep into its neck.

STAB!

Blood splattered everywhere.

Kanae pushed her katana and decorticated the bear's head off, making her look bloody yet beautiful.

Yes, as if she was a tainted flower under the moonlight.

The bear couldn't dodge, becoming a puddle of blood and flesh.

Kanae turned around and wiped the blood off her cheek, seeing one demon on a high-rise village's monument.

It was a male demon with short black hair, yellow eyes, and a strange blue mark all over his skin. He wore black pants, exposing his muscular upper body.

"High-level demon. Why did you attack Konayuki Village and massacre everyone there?" Kanae asked indifferently.

"Konayuki Village? Ah, that small village. I'm just hungry." The high-level demon replied with a laugh of realization. "There is this one kid and woman. They taste absolutely delicious~!"

"And this village is no different. I will eat everyone here, including you, Demon Slayer~!"

Kanae frowned in disgust. She wanted to create a peaceful world, but with evil creatures like this around, such a dream is impossible.

She clenched the grip on her hilt, ready to slay this demon.

"Let me do it, Nee-chan." A firm hand grabbed Kanae's shoulder.

Kanae's eyes widened as she glanced back and saw the Masked Tenma with White Night rested on his shoulder. Behind him is a giant pile of dead demons.

Kanae blinked in amazement before asking, "Are you confident? Just so you know, the difference between mid-level and high-level demons is massive."

"Above that, high-level demons are much more cunning and difficult to deal with because of their Blood Demon Arts."

"He was able to make a bear from flesh and blood, which means he has Conjuring-type ability."

Tenma pushed his mask up slightly and smiled at Kanae, "Who knows if I don't try?"

"Also, I have gained something from all this battle."

Kanae was stunned by Tenma's confident smile and sighed, "Don't be reckless. Remember what I've been teaching you."

"Yes, Sensei!" Tenma changed his greeting, pulling his mask down.

"Okay, go!" Kanae smacked him playfully.

Tenma stretched and walked toward the high-level demon, making him frown.

"This... You're sending this masked boy to fight me?" The high-level demon sounds angry.

Tenma tilted his head up and retorted, "Well, this masked boy is more than enough to smash you down to death!"

"Pui! Let's see who will die first, brat! I will enjoy eating your flesh before that girl, hahaha~!" The high-level demon laughed madly.

Tenma sighed, "What an idiot."

"Very well, I will be more serious now."

Tenma unclasped bracelets from his wrists and legs, piling them on his hand.

"???" The high-level demons were confused by his action.

Tenma casually tossed the bracelets aside, causing a loud booming sound and deep crack on the ground.

BOOM! CRACK!

"..." The high-level demon.

"Wait, boy! I think there is a misunderstand-!" The demon stuttered.

"Nah, there is no misunderstanding here, you fucker!" Tenma jumped straight to the high-level demon, leaping around five or seven meters above the ground.

"DIE!"

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