Zongman: Evolution Paradise

"Wait a minute, Miss Kanroji, why did you come to find me?"

Jolyne was a little dizzy from being shaken by her. She tried to pry her hands off, but found that she was incredibly strong. With Jolyne's strength of 11 points, she couldn't break free for a while.

"My lord sent me here. He said I would meet a man named Jolyne here."

Miss Kanroji's facial expressions turned into exaggerated facial expressions.

"Wait a minute, what exactly happened?"

The leader of the Demon Slayer Corps is naturally the Ubuyashiki clan.

Jolyne knew that the Ubuyashiki clan possessed a peculiar precognitive ability. Through that precognition, the Ubuyashiki clan amassed a large amount of capital through business, which enabled them to form the Demon Slayer Corps.

But he came from Paradise and had the workshop's blessing on him, how could he possibly have foreseen it!

"One day, a swordsman named Jolyne will appear near Nata with his two attendants and end the thousand-year-old demon king... That's what my lord said."

Kanroji Mitsuri recalled her lord's words and repeated them to Jolyne.

Jolyne touched her forehead; there was no lightning bolt mark there. How did she become the savior?

……

After a while, Jolyne calmed down the agitated Mitsuri Kanroji and asked her, "Is Miss Kanroji a Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps?"

"No, I'm still a Rank A swordsman."

Kanroji Mitsuri replied.

She's still a Rank A swordsman, isn't it too early for the story to begin?

However, there's no need to speculate now; just ask Kanroji Mitsuri directly.

"Please explain the current situation of the Demon Slayer Corps and why this world has become like this."

Mitsuri Kanroji's language skills were somewhat weak. After a long, incoherent narration using both hands and feet, Jolyne roughly understood the timeline of the world's changes.

Two years ago, Mitsuri Kanroji joined the Demon Slayer Corps. At that time, everything was normal. Japan was still under the rule of the military government, and demons were hiding in the darkness and eating people. The Demon Slayer Corps was also hunting down demons everywhere.

Until a year ago, Upper Moon One and Upper Moon Two raided the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters.

Those who remained at headquarters at that time included the Stone Pillar Gyomei Himejima, the Sound Pillar Tengen Uzui, the Serpent Pillar Obanai Iguro, and a large number of ordinary swordsmen.

The strongest Stone Pillar died in battle to protect his master, the Sound Pillar escaped with his master's child, and the Serpent Pillar also died to cover the Sound Pillar's death.

Since then, demons have suddenly stopped hiding in the shadows, the Twelve Demon Moons have divided up some cities, and ordinary demons are openly hunting humans in the wild.

The so-called prophecy of the lord was made by the newly appointed lord, who was only 6 years old at the time.

"But I remember that the Demon Slayer Corps has faced several near-annihilation crises throughout its thousand-year history, and demons still lurk in the shadows."

Jolyne voiced the doubt that had been lingering in her mind.

For a thousand years, the Demon Slayer Corps has been somewhat lacking in high-end combat power against demons.

The Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps can kill Lower Moons, but they have little power to fight back against Upper Moons, especially the three above them.

The Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps and the Lower Moon of the Twelve Demon Moons are constantly changing, while the Upper Moon among the Twelve Demon Moons has not changed for nearly 130 years.

It wasn't until the protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado, brought the Transparent World, the Demon Slayer Mark, and the Crimson Blade that the Demon Slayer Corps truly gained the power to fight the demons.

Even with such a disparity in strength, why does the demon remain hidden in the shadows, never revealing itself?

Because this is the request of their boss, Muzan Kibutsuji.

A thousand years ago, when Muzan Kibutsuji first became the Demon King, he also had a personality that considered himself invincible.

Until a swordsman named Yoriichi Tsugikuni appeared before it.

Born with markings, he created the Breath of the Sun, and mastered the Transparent World and the Crimson Blade.

With a single strike, the invincible Muzan Kibutsuji once again felt death, immediately shattering his body into more than 1,800 pieces and fleeing in all directions, thus avoiding being killed by Yoriichi Tsugikuni.

Since then, the invincible Ghost King has become a scumbag boss.

He always hid in the shadows and even created the Twelve Demon Moons to deal with the Demon Slayer Corps. He never took action himself, only pursuing the Blue Spider Lily, wanting to become the ultimate creature that is not afraid of sunlight.

Chapter 49: Kanroji Mitsuri's Affection Gradually Increases

If that's the case, something must have happened that led to the discovery of the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters and a change in Muzan Kibutsuji's beliefs.

"Could it be a player?"

Jolyne suddenly had this thought, which lingered in her mind and wouldn't go away.

Jolyne originally thought that Demon Slayer, like Highschool of the Dead, was different from the original story.

But after listening to Mitsuri Kanroji's account, Jolyne discovered that the two were completely different.

In Highschool of the Dead, there is always the Umbrella Corporation, just like in the real world, where different worldviews are completely stitched together, while in Demon Slayer, it is a sudden and dramatic change.

Is it possible that Demon Slayer is actually normal, but that a character outside the main storyline changed everything?

Jolyne thought of the players.

Perhaps other players had already been here before he came to this world.

"I don't know either, I'm just a Rank A swordsman."

Kanroji Mitsuri was unaware of the inside story. In fact, she didn't even know why her lord had entrusted this matter to her. Shouldn't such an important task be given to a Pillar? She was only a Rank A swordsman at the moment.

Stepping forward and grabbing Jolyne's sleeve, Mitsuri Kanroji said earnestly, "Jolyne, hurry back to the Demon Slayer Corps with me! Our master has been waiting for you for a long time."

"Don't rush, we still need to find those two attendants you mentioned."

"Then let's set off quickly."

Continuing to exchange information on the way, after completing the task given to her by the main character, Kanroji Mitsuri became quite noisy, chattering on and on about her own affairs.

For example: She had been waiting in Nata City for almost two weeks, and the funds given by her lord had been swindled away...

Jolyne took out several bags of snacks from the workshop before her eyes, sparkling with desire, shifted away from the food.

"What is this! Such a unique flavor, a sweetness I've never tasted before..."

Kanroji Mitsuri, with a candy in her mouth and a blissful expression, has been captivated by the modern snack.

"Why can you still eat?"

Jolyne remembered that she had just eaten a lot of ramen. Had this guy not used his full strength just now?

Upon hearing Jolyne's questioning words, Mitsuri Kanroji felt flustered and embarrassed.

After all, it was rather embarrassing for her to display such an astonishing appetite in front of someone she had just met.

She didn't know how to explain it and seemed a little flustered for a moment.

Jolyne noticed her embarrassment and continued to explain, "I just wanted to say that if you didn't give it your all in the competition just now, we can have another competition another day. I won't admit to a victory that you conceded."

"Again?"

Kanroji Mitsuri asked in disbelief, even thinking she had misheard.

After all, from childhood to adulthood, the only things Mitsuri Kanroji ever heard were "How can this child eat so much?" instead of Jolyne's "You can eat a little more."

Doesn't he care about this kind of thing?

The thought crossed her mind, and she looked at Jolyne beside her, asking hesitantly, "With such a large appetite, don't you think I'm a strange woman?"

“Not only is it not strange, but it’s a rare talent,” Jolyne told her earnestly.

"Talent, huh?" Kanroji Mitsuri blushed slightly, her heart pounding.

"That's right, being able to eat a lot is quite an impressive talent. There are so many delicious foods in this world. If you have a small appetite and can get full by eating just a little bit, wouldn't you miss out on a lot?"

This was the first time Kanroji Mitsuri had heard such an explanation, and she couldn't help but laugh out loud, her laughter clear and melodious. Realizing what she was doing, she quickly covered her mouth to stifle her laughter, while secretly observing Jolyne's reaction.

She whispered to Jolyne, "Actually, I already tried my best, but seeing food made me hungry again. Don't tell anyone, okay?"

It's really embarrassing to be hungry again after you've eaten your fill, but when faced with Jolyne like this, Mitsuri Kanroji is like the person in the fairy tale who keeps the king's secret, and can't help but want to share with Jolyne, her confidante.

"I'll keep it a secret for you."

Jolyne clenched his fist and placed it in front of her. Mitsuri Kanroji looked at Jolyne blankly, not quite understanding what he meant.

Seeing this, Joren explained to her, "In my custom, fist bumps represent a tacit understanding and friendship. After you and I bump fists, it will become a secret between the two of us, and I won't tell anyone else."

"Is that right?"

Kanroji Mitsuri thoughtfully stretched out her small hand, clenched it into a fist, and touched Jolyne's fist.

"Yes, that's it."

[Kanroji Mitsuri's affection level towards you has reached 85 points]

[After reaching 90 points, the character's Destiny Quest will be unlocked.]

[Completing a Destiny quest allows you to spend points to bring the target out as a follower.]

"That's already 85 points?"

Jolyne was somewhat amazed as she looked at the grinning Mitsuri Kanroji. Although she knew that it was easy to win her favor, she didn't expect it to be this easy.

She hasn't become a pillar yet, and although she has decided to find a husband who can truly accept her, she still feels confused about herself.

With immense strength and an astonishing appetite, his strange pink-green gradient hair was still quite unique in this era.

Mistletoe is like a shiny Pokémon that was abandoned by its kind because of its different color.

Fortunately, she has a happy family, and her parents comforted her with an open mind, saying, "If you can't get married, then don't get married. Just stay with your parents."

This prevented her from going astray and developing a strange and difficult personality.

This confusion will not disappear until Mitsuri Kanroji becomes the Love Pillar in the original story.

When that time comes, the Demon Slayer Corps leader will hear about her ordeal and personally comfort her.

Mitsuri Kanroji will also completely resolve her inner conflict and begin to become optimistic and cheerful.

Jolyne didn't intentionally try to increase her favorability. The Paradise's favorability was just a reference for Jolyne, since he could use the workshop to sneak in and didn't need the Paradise's follower certification at all.

It's obvious that the price for taking Kanroji Mitsuri home through the amusement park would be outrageously high.

Upon returning to her residence, Jolyne was surprised to find that Hachiman Hikigaya had already returned, and there was another person inside.

He has an unremarkable appearance, average height, and a familiar-looking middle parting.

"Hello, my name is Murata, and I am an ordinary member of the Demon Slayer Corps who stayed behind in Nada Castle."

Murata introduces himself to Jolyne.

Jolyne raised an eyebrow. This Murata was quite famous. Although he was just an ordinary swordsman, he was jokingly called "Road Pillar" or "Luck Pillar".

In the later stages of the story, most of the Pillars, including the main characters, will die, but he survives to the end and can even enjoy his old age in peace.

Well, her luck is simply beyond the reach of ordinary people.

If you can see the panel, the luck attribute should be at least five points.

"My name is Jolyne, and this is Mitsuri Kanroji, a swordsman of the Demon Slayer Corps."

Jolyne also introduced herself, and then introduced Kanroji Mitsuri behind her to Hikigaya Hachiman.

"Hello, I'm Hikigaya Hachiman."

Hachiman Hikigaya naturally saw the figure behind Jolyne, but he didn't expect her to be a member of the Demon Slayer Corps. Jolyne also completed the mission alone.

Murata, on the other hand, only knew Kanroji Mitsuri, after all, she was a rather unique figure in the Demon Slayer Corps, while Murata himself was rather inconspicuous.

Hachiman Hikigaya pulled Jolyne aside and whispered to him, "Do you know anything about this world from the Demon Slayer Corps?"

"I have a general understanding."

Jolyne indicated that Hachiman Hikigaya could speak his mind if he had anything to say.

Chapter 50 Yukinoshita is terrible with directions

"Murata told me that the demons ruling this city are the legendary Twelve Demon Moons, and only the Pillars in the Demon Slayer Corps can deal with them. Yukinoshita hasn't returned yet, and I'm worried that something might happen to her."

Hachiman Hikigaya succinctly put it.