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Chapter 169 At the end of the story, we all got what we wanted

After following Miss Ganlu Temple to a slightly narrow alley in the center of Asakusa, without waiting for Fang Yi to speak, the female swordsman played with her fingers, hesitated for a moment, and then took the lead in launching the "attack".

Miss Ganlu Temple looked at Fang Yi, took a deep breath, mustered up her courage, and began her somewhat unskilled social etiquette, preparing to pave the way for her next words.

Just like after meeting someone, one would casually ask what one had eaten today, this female swordsman, who looked a little embarrassed after participating in the battle with the Upper Four, Naruto, who could manipulate space, took the initiative to bring up a meaningless topic.

"I heard from the swordsmen that after you killed the traitor (Liao Lin), you had a fierce battle with one of the Upper Moons, and then you came to kill Muzan without stopping.

"It's been a difficult and arduous journey. I imagine the continuous fighting must have been very draining on my energy and took a huge toll on my mind and body.

"so."

Obviously, all the words said by the female swordsman before were nonsense, all of which were just preparations for the words after "therefore".

Therefore, Fang Yi did not look away, but stared at the female swordsman with a warm smile that was much better than the standard smile, and made a gesture of listening carefully, waiting for the female swordsman to say something important next.

As a result, after waiting for a few seconds, Fang Yi only saw the female swordsman's face becoming redder and redder under the moonlight between the clouds, and the words that she swallowed and moved her throat several times but could not say out loud.

Fang Yi thought about it and just led the female swordsman deeper into the alley until they reached a dark corner. The faces of the two people leaning against the wall became blurred due to the dim light, and then he stopped.

While catching Kanroji Mitsuri's evasive hand like a cat playing with a mouse, he used a clumsy excuse to make the female swordsman stop "resisting".

"Your clothes are covered in dust from the battle. Apparently, that Upper Rank warrior with spatial manipulation abilities caused you a lot of trouble in the battle.

“There may not be obvious wounds, but there may be contusions in the muscles and even hidden injuries in the fascia.

"Don't move. Let me check carefully to see if you are injured. Even the energy that bruised me can speed up the healing process."

Apparently having received a reasonable excuse and realizing that her blushing face would not be seen by Fang Yi, the female swordsman stopped resisting and also regained some of her composure and her previous style.

"You're right, you must check me thoroughly and make sure nothing is left out of my body.

"This is an important 'treatment', and it demonstrates your compassion as a leader for your subordinates.

"Do you want me to go and get a room over there so that I can help you, the leader, with your work?"

Fang Yi looked at the female swordsman who had returned to her normal form and simply brought up another topic.

"Tomorrow should be the last day of the Demon Slayer Corps' history, what are your plans?

"After Muzan Kibutsuji's death, all demons that have not escaped his control will die. The Demon Slayer Corps no longer has any demons to kill, and its historical mission has come to an end.

"If nothing unexpected happens, tomorrow's banquet will be both a celebration banquet and a farewell banquet.

"From now on, our lives will be like normal people. For example, my little brother Purgatory should be very happy."

After Fang Yi finished telling this somewhat melancholy good news, the female swordsman asked nervously.

"You ask me, what about you?

"What kind of life would you choose? Where would you settle down?

"Would you still be willing to stay in touch with the Demon Slayer Corps?"

Hearing the female swordsman's somewhat deliberate question, Fang Yi, who had guessed the female swordsman's thoughts almost exactly, was not prepared to beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

"I'm leaving here, and I still have a lot of things to accomplish.

"For me, the Demon Slayer Corps these days is just a part of my long journey, and Muzan Kibutsuji is just an ordinary enemy.

"I still have many enemies, I will continue to become stronger and then kill them.

"I won't stop until I've accomplished my goal, so it might be difficult to contact me in the future. I apologize to everyone in the Demon Slayer Corps."

After hearing Fang Yi's words, the female swordsman was silent for a moment and gave her own answer.

"In fact, I also vaguely felt that you would not stay here.

“The experience of these few days may not be worth mentioning in the length of our lives, but I will always remember this experience in my heart.

"It's just that I'm a bit 'greedy' and I won't be satisfied with just a few days.

"But I want to make this journey longer and experience more."

The female swordsman moved her body closer and placed Fang Yi's hand on her torso, and her hand began to wander on this healthy body.

"I'm very interested in the journey you're talking about. So, would you mind taking a reasonably powerful companion with you?
"You see, my body is much tougher than others, I have strong resistance to blows, and I am still a person of some value.

"I know my shortcoming is that I eat more than the average person, but I don't need a salary or other benefits, and I will try my best not to hold you back in battle.

"If necessary, use me as a shield to block the enemy and buy you some time."

Mitsuri Kanroji racked her brains to explain as many of her advantages as possible, until the female swordsman stammered and could no longer say anything, then she hardened her heart and said the word "brave", hitting a straight ball.

“So, I’m easy to feed.

"I will also work hard to contribute to your team and obey all your arrangements.

"If you want to leave, would you like to take me with you?
"Having me as a teammate on your journey shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Fang Yi smiled and asked the last question.

“This journey may be long and difficult.

“You probably won’t be my only companion.

"You may encounter many, many enemies, maybe..."

Before Fang Yi could finish his words, he was interrupted by the female swordsman. Even though her face became a little blurry due to the darkness, Fang Yi still sensed an unprecedented determination from her.

"So I can help, right?
"I don't mind how strong the enemy is or how many companions you have behind you. As long as you can bring them back, the more teammates the better.

“No need to make excuses anymore.

"I understand, I agree, I'm in."

Hearing the prompt sound of the main god space follower mission ringing in his ears, Fang Yi also gave a straightforward answer.

"Okay, I agree, you're welcome to be my teammate.

"The first order is to go back and get a good night's sleep, pack your luggage, and wait for notification."

After saying this, Fang Yi pulled his hand out of the female swordsman's and walked out of the alley to see if there were any other wounded people who needed his treatment.

Then, he was hugged by a warm body. As if to draw energy from Fang Yi and afraid that Fang Yi would never come back, the female swordsman hugged Fang Yi tightly from behind, as if to rub his whole body into her, and then gave a very bad excuse.

"Don't move. Measure your waist."

Then, after measuring her waist for a few minutes, the female swordsman walked out of the alley first, turned around and gave Fang Yi an unskilled wink.

Fang Yi could only make an 'awkward' expression, which gave the female swordsman a little psychological satisfaction. She left humming an unknown little tune.

After waiting for a few minutes, Fang Yi walked out of the alley, returned to the base, entered the temporary treatment center, and began to treat some injured swordsmen.

After treating all the wounded, he received a somewhat strange 'patient'.
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When Fang Yi lowered his head and said to the swordsman at the treatment area, "Next."

A familiar voice sounded.

“Dear leader, although your medical skills are beyond my imagination.

"But I think a wounded crow like me needs a veterinarian's help more.

"Of course, the above does not in any way imply any doubt about your medical skills. It is merely reasonable advice from a professional perspective.

"I also have great faith that you, the great leader, can heal my injuries."

Fang Yi turned his head and saw that it was the "smart crow" that was a little "clever". The limbs of this crow had already shown signs of necrosis, and it seemed that it would have to be amputated if it wanted to survive.

This seriously injured "intelligent crow" was the one who refused to lead the way for him at Nada Spider Mountain, bravely monitored Douma during the battle of Upper Moon Two, and was the meritorious crow who reported the battle situation to him in the final battle.

After Fang Yi learned that all the wounded had been treated, he signaled to the Demon Slayer Corps member who sent the crow to go and rest.

After the advice, "You should rest as soon as possible," Fang Yi looked at the crow and started chatting with the patient.

"So, in the battle report sent to Mr. Ubuyashiki Kōya, the only seriously injured Demon Slayer Corps member was you?

"It seems like you're a little unlucky.

"While following me, he happened to be affected by Muzan's ultimate move."

The 'intelligent crow' nodded its almost immobile head and sighed.

"If the cure is not possible, I can only ask Mr. Ubuyashiki Kyouya for more subsidies.

"I heard from the swordsmen that the Demon Slayer Corps is going to be disbanded, and except for those crows that already have owners, the rest are for the swordsmen to adopt voluntarily.

"But who would want to keep a disabled crow that can't fly and doesn't look good?"

After saying that, he rolled his eyes, looking disheartened, but what the crow thought in his heart was obviously different from what he said.

"I heard that this new leader has a good relationship with Ubuyashiki Kōya, and most of the swordsmen trust him."

[If I play the victim to him, he will definitely send me to a good place, and I will have a place to stay for the rest of my life.]

Fang Yi remembered the effects of the relics [Affinity Bamboo Tube] and [Severed Bonds] that he obtained through the hidden missions [Transform a Demon into a Human] and [The Object of Kokushibo's Pursuit], and other ideas came to his mind.

This crow looks interesting and useful. It's very intelligent and can talk. Come work for me, then.

Both relics are related to pets.
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【Friendly Bamboo Tube】

[Relic Quality: Rare]

[Interspecies Affinity: After holding this relic, it is easier to understand the meaning contained in the words of creatures of a non-user race and gain their favor] Tips:

1. When you beat an animal until it kneels down and begs for mercy, you are more likely to hear it roaring and cursing at you.

2. It helps you quickly master a foreign language and avoid unnecessary trouble.

[Warning: Do not use it to try to decipher the meaning of the language of the unknowable being. I believe you will not make the same mistake as that idiot.]

[Introduction: It's a bit difficult to be a Warcrafter or a Druid with this alone, but understanding the languages ​​of different races and kidnapping a dragon lady or an elf might not be difficult.]
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This reward for turning Nezuko Kamado back into a human early is obviously a relatively useful relic of [rare] quality.

For Fang Yi, it can further amplify the effect of [Supernatural Gravity], and he can cosplay as a beastmaster.

As for having better communication skills with alien creatures, Fang Yi thinks it would be a good idea to add some dragon ladies and elves to his team.

However, it is obvious that the mission world with such elements is not within the reach of the current world, and it will take some time.

For now, I can only do more with this severely injured and disabled crow, but I still need to use another relic to heal it.
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[Severed Bonds]

[Relic Quality: Rare]

[Two Hearts Separated: This relic is in duplicate. The binder and the user can communicate with each other. The effect is affected by the actual situation.]

[Resurrection Contract: Bind an animal from a Tier 1 world as a pet, consuming the binder's health to restore its injuries. If the pet receives fatal damage, it will retain 1 health point and return to the terminal.]

prompt:

1. It is recommended to give full play to its strategic use and not use it for strange plays.

2. The other party of the telepathic communication can be changed, but the time interval for the next change is affected by the character's friendship and strength.

3. After the pet receives fatal damage, it can return to the terminal and wait for a certain period of time before it can be summoned again, but the items it carries will fall.

[Warning: Certain formations, chaotic spaces, and long distances may affect communication.]

[Introduction: As long as you don't take the initiative to cut off the fetters, it is indestructible]
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This relic can play a good strategic role, and under normal circumstances it can better convey your information to distant teammates accurately.

There are also more perverted uses, and you can cooperate with your partners to develop many interesting ways to play.

As for [Contract of Resurrection], it is more like the usage of Pokémon. Catch a good animal as a Pokémon, and now it can be used for treatment, and by the way, take care of this crow.

This 'intelligent crow' is the one Fang Yi has always wanted to kidnap. It is a crow with high intelligence and can speak human language. In the world of Level 1, if you miss this one, you may not be able to encounter the next one.

What's more, the crow in front of him has extraordinary intelligence and is obviously an alien species.

So Fang Yi turned around and began to promote his work to the crow.

"I have a way to cure you, but because it consumes some precious substances, you will have to work for me for a while.

"Don't worry, the treatment is better than that of the Demon Slayer Corps, and there is absolutely no danger to your life.

“You can also enjoy different scenery.”

The crow opened its eyes and asked again.

"Independent organization? The salary can't be worse than the Demon Slayer Corps!
"What about the holidays? Are you really not going to die?
"My injury requires amputation, don't lie to me."

Fang Yi didn't say anything, but just showed the flute that was cut in half in his hand and placed the crow's claw on it.

After deducting dozens of health points from Fang Yi, the crow's injuries recovered visibly and it was able to fly again.

"What is this thing?
"It works so well! I'm back to life in an instant."

Fang Yi also explained to his new laborer, "This is a contract. You are now my 'scout'."

The crow rolled his eyes, but was surprised to find that what he and Fang Yi said did not make any sound, but seemed to appear directly in his brain.

It began to introduce itself to Fang Yi in a sweet voice.

"Call me Yajiu, my respected master.

"I can't boast about my fighting ability, but I'm absolutely confident in my intelligence. I learn languages ​​very quickly, which is very useful.

“I absolutely deserve the treatment you give me.

"Yajiu's life is now sold to you."

Looking at the reborn Yajiu, Fang Yi signaled that the crow could move freely, then turned off the lights and closed the door of the temporary treatment center.

Yajiu was the last "wounded" of the Demon Slayer Corps. After he was healed, there was no other sound in the entire base - the swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps had gone back to rest.

Looking at Yajiu who couldn't wait to fly in the sky again, Fang Yi smiled and relaxed. He was indeed a little tired.

After killing Muzan Kibutsuji, the mission finally came to an end. In this last bit of time, he can take a break.

After gaining the [Favour of the Evil] in the [Bloody Duel], the period before entering the next somewhat difficult mission world will be one of the few stress-free times for him.

After walking around in this empty stronghold, he involuntarily walked under the [Flag of Sincerity]. Looking at the flag fluttering in the air, Fang Yi was stunned for half a minute, which was rare.

Then he met Nakamori Yuto, who was staring at the flag in a daze at the other end of the courtyard.
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My name is Nakamori Yuto, I'm nineteen years old, and I'm a person who should be dead.

I have a strange feeling that my life has actually shifted to some extent.

Perhaps I should have lost my life on the night my parents were attacked by ghosts, but fate obviously played a joke on me and showed me some mercy.

Mr. Giyu, who was not supposed to be there, appeared there and saved me, as if he had chosen another branch of the timeline.

Since then, my life has taken on a different perspective and I have seen a different world.

Although I have a strong hatred for demons, when I picked up the sword, I probably realized that I would not be able to become a strong swordsman.

It's nothing. Although my thin body can move freely with the help of anger, I am actually not as strong as other swordsmen.

But I didn't want to and couldn't refuse Mr. Yiyong. Besides the idea of ​​repaying his kindness, I also had a despicable realization - I couldn't survive alone at that time.

If I don't accept the training of a swordsman, I will be too weak to eat and die of hunger on the street.

So, with Mr. Giyu's letter, I began a year-long swordsman training with the former Water Pillar, Urokodaki Sakonji.

At the beginning, I practiced with the idea of ​​making a living, because during the practice, I quickly realized one thing - I was a person without talent.

But I know that whether it is Mr. Yiyong or the former Water Pillar, their willingness to lend a hand to help me is a favor that I can never repay.

So, in the end, I gritted my teeth and persevered.

If you don't have talent, just repeat the exercises over and over again, using clumsy methods to make your body remember the breathing method and how to use the sword skills.

At that time, I had only one thought in mind, which was that I had to at least hold on until the Demon Slayer Corps' 'final selection' to try to become a swordsman, so that I could live up to the expectations of both of them.

What happened next was even more sci-fi. I didn't kill a single ghost, but I became a swordsman and lived on with the idea of ​​getting a salary and retiring.

Just when I thought my life would not change, an unexpected turn of events occurred starting from the night when the stronghold was wiped out.

Ever since Lord Fang Yi said, "The one who kills ghosts," everything in my life has become different.

Under his guidance, I killed a demon, and finally fought against the Lower Moon Five. In the battle against the Upper Moon Three, I held back two Lower Moons, although I was about to die.

A day later, he fought with three strange people again. With the help of Lord Fang Yi's talisman, he managed to achieve a decent result, although he was seriously injured again.

Later, I broke through my limits again, became stronger, and learned [Breathing of Fire]. Although there was no evidence, I knew that Lord Fang Yi must have done something that I didn't know about.

So, when Lord Fang Yi said that night would be very dangerous, I gave my answer without any hesitation or confusion.

I gripped the knife tightly in my hand, showing my determination, "I want to fight this battle."

In that thrilling battle between multiple Upper Rank clones, I used a strange skill to ignite the Sun Blade and killed the Upper Rank clone while he was stunned.

In this battle, he was seriously injured again.

But I am very happy to be able to help Lord Fang Yi. I know that my abilities are very limited and my development potential has reached its peak.

Lord Fang Yi was so restricted in taking care of me that I felt like a nanny taking care of a child. Therefore, even if it was a bit reluctant, even if it meant risking my life, I was willing to do something for him.

I was very envious when I heard that Chijuro had temporarily gained abilities from Lord Fang Yi as if with divine help.

Because I don't have the ability like him.

All I got was Lord Fang Yi's ability to impart knowledge, but I was also very happy.

Because Senjuro has great talent and can help Lord Fang Yi better, I am happy for him because this is something I can't do.

Next up is Professor 'Pillar' [Red Blade], who will then command the final battle. Under the leadership of Lord Fang Yi, the dawn of a thousand years has arrived.

Now, when I look at the [Flag of Sincerity] with the names of the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen written on them, I feel a little melancholy and a little secretly happy.

Because I was the first one to sign it, although I used some clever tricks and shamelessly grabbed the opportunity, but I was really happy to be the first one to sign it.

I feel very honored to have left some trace in Lord Fang Yi's story.

My story should end here, and continuing it would be superfluous.

I hope Lord Fang Yi can take this flag away, and when he looks at it occasionally, he can remember that there was such a little man whose destiny was changed because of his existence.

Although at the end of the story, I was only able to hold off the Upper Six for a while.

It’s not a very exciting story to tell, but I am already very satisfied with it.

I looked at the flag and smiled sincerely, as if I was looking at a precious memory.

(End of this chapter)