After the physical dissipation of the first string, his broken knife was buried in the soil by Rai, and a simple tombstone was erected for him.

As for the piccolo he had left behind, which was the emotional bond between the two brothers, Rai first put it away and put it in his own space after seeking the consent of his adopted son Kunichi.

.

Except for some small shrimps, the ghosts that have troubled the Demon Slayer Corps for hundreds of years have been wiped out, leaving only the source of the trouble, Demon Dance Tsuji Mukai.

After agreeing to join the team to exterminate the ghost dance Tsuji Muzan, Tsujikuni Enichi seemed to have fallen into the original depressed mood. It can be seen that the rejection of Jikun Enchi's performance made Jiguoyuan

Very sad, is he an invisible brother-controller?

[Let the step-brothers "get back together" - the mission has been completed. 】

Hearing the system prompt, Rai fell into silence. It seemed that from the time she saw Jiguo Enichi and Go to Hell to say goodbye, Jiguo Yansheng had never given Jiguoyuan a good look. She also thought that she would

He would have mistakenly become a tsundere. Now it seems that in his heart he is just jealous of his younger brother's talent, but it doesn't mean that he really hates his younger brother. It's a bit hard to understand...

But now that the task prompt has been completed, Rai can confidently comfort Jiguo Yuanyi: "I think in Mr. Yan Sheng's heart, Mr. Yuanyi, you have always been his younger brother. Even though there are conflicts between you,

But if we only rely on hatred to maintain it, it is impossible to remember it for so long."

Just like the people who hated Lianxue who were hated by Yi Wozuo, they would forget about them all after killing them. However, even if they miss Lianxue and cannot recall her, their love for her will still be implemented to the extent that they will not kill women.

in principle.

Ji Guoyuan was silent for a second, and then asked Rai: "Do you have a younger brother?"

?!Aren’t we talking about you? Why did you suddenly turn to me?

Rai's expression went blank for a second, "...Ah, well, I have a younger brother."

According to the calculation of fate, she is a sister with five younger brothers, one of whom is a twin brother with the same nature as Jiguoyuan.

"Do you love your brother?"

Ji Guoyuan asked again, as if he wanted to find answers to resolve his doubts.

Ley, "...that's a really good question."

She was immediately speechless.

You have to get along with each other before you can understand this kind of thing. So far, the only brother who has gotten along with Rai is Yi Mi...well, how should I put it, his senses are a bit complicated.

"My family situation is a bit complicated, and the way I express love is different from ordinary people..."

Lai was a little troubled and didn't know how to express it. "My younger brother has been extremely talented since he was a child. He can quickly learn many things just by looking at them once. Because he is the only one of his own age and his parents always love to teach him."

We compared them together, so it put a lot of pressure on me."

What Rai said made Tsukuni Enichi slightly able to put himself into his brother's perspective, "Do you hate your brother because of this?"

"I admit that my brother can indeed meet the family's expectations better than I can."

There are some things that cannot be learned more quickly based on the maturity of mental age. For example, in the anatomy classes held at home, because she has lived in a society far away from war and blood, Rai was very repulsive at first.

I gave myself a lot of psychological hints in private to barely get through the first level without spitting it out in front of others. But Ilmi was different, because she was born in a family of killers, so she had no objection to bloody activities.

In his opinion, this was a very normal thing in his daily life, and the speed with which he got started was beyond Rai's reach.

"...But I won't hate my brother because of this. Even if my brother can become more powerful than me in the future, it is normal in my opinion. I just hope-"

He should not try to control me with the idea of ​​​​power suppression, just like he did to Killua.

Ji Guoyuan asked curiously: "What do you hope for?"

"No, it's nothing... The reason for this cannot be summarized clearly in one or two sentences. In short, because my brother and I have very different views on people and things, and the differences in concepts doomed us to be unable to be intimate. But -

—”

Rai's expression softened a bit, "Even if we can't live together, even if he is paranoid and unlovable, he is still my family, and I hope my family can live a good life.

Even if their identity and profession bring them fatal disaster, it is normal. Although it is normal and I know the reasons of the person who killed them may be excusable, but I will not forgive that person."

Even if she can't kill, even if she can kill the person who beats the enemy Hakka and is very powerful, Rai will do her best to make that person's life difficult.

Ji Guoyuan nodded in understanding, "It sounds like you and your brother have some unresolved conflicts."

Ley, "..."

She seemed to understand a little bit why Yan Sheng, the successor to the country, felt that he could not get along with his younger brother. It could only be said that neither party was completely innocent.

"Did I make things difficult for you? I'm sorry."

Tsukuni Enichi, who could see the subtle difference in Rai's mood with his clear eyes, apologized to her.

Rai, "...you might as well not say this."

From Tsurumaru Kunaga's perspective, Rai was talking to the air, and the way he talked to himself was a bit cute in Tsurumaru Kunaga's eyes.

However, from what she said, there seems to be something wrong with Rai's family composition...

Tsurumaru Kunaga's expression was a little more serious. Before, he thought Rai was an orphan without a father or mother, but now he thought he must have escaped alone after a conflict with his family.

What kind of family would make her feel that even if she was killed, it would be excusable? And it seems that Rai didn't say her last name. Is it a big family? Although Rai has an approachable temperament, usually as long as she doesn't

She is easy to talk to when you mess with her, but she also reveals aristocratic self-cultivation in her movements. So why do you live alone outside at a young age? I feel that if you study it deeply, you will be able to fill out a thick book about the grievances in the family.

Love and hatred.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga, who was not born normally, didn't quite understand the influence of his original family on a person. He just felt a little sorry for Rai who wandered around alone at a young age.

"So...Tsurumaru, what's your expression?!"

Rai, who still wanted to say something to Tsukuni Enichi, turned around and saw Tsurumaru Kuninaga looking at her with a slightly disgusting look.

Tsurumaru Kunaga patted her and said, "It's okay. You don't have to hold everything in your heart. I can be the person you talk to."

"My embrace is always open for you!"

Rai, "...Thank you for your concern, but it's not necessary."

Jiguo Enichi whispered next to Lai, "You two have a really good relationship."

Rai's eyes were dead, and he felt like there was no one around him who could communicate normally.

——

[The task is completed, the system is settling the rewards——]

[Behead the first one and get 450,000 points.]

[Let the 400-year-old conflict between the brothers of the step country be resolved and get 150,000 points.]

[Additional reward, the spirit control skill has been raised to level lv3.]

Rai thought for a moment and lit up his skill on 'Contract Technique'.

[lv3 Spirit Controlling Contract Technique]: Can make a contract with a spiritual object between heaven and earth. After making a contract, the host needs to provide energy for the spiritual object, so that the spiritual object has stronger abilities, and can even transform the ethereal spiritual object.

It temporarily possesses a physical entity and can physically resonate with the host to some extent, while the spiritual object needs to become a shikigami that obeys the host and takes orders from her.

The time unit for contracting with shikigami is: year, and the maximum number of shikigami the host can have at the same time is the same as the level.

In other words, at level three, she can sign three shikigami. Even if she reaches the highest level, the most she can have is one shikigami.

With this technique, the dead soul can have an entity that can communicate with reality even if it is not possessed by her body, but it will consume a lot of spiritual energy. Once it becomes Rai's shikigami, the shikigami will do

The achievements that can be exchanged for points are also counted on Rai's side. Of course, once a shikigami kills someone, Rai will have to bear the responsibility.

The so-called community of destiny, the choice of shikigami must be careful. The murderous ones will pass first, and it is best to choose someone with a good temper and easy to talk to.

For such a person, Rai has a good choice.

While on the way, Rai quietly walked next to Enichi Tsukuni and glanced at him secretly with probing eyes like a kitten.

Ji Guoyuan, who had long noticed that something was wrong with the other party and had been waiting for her to speak, asked in a good-tempered manner: "What's the matter?"

"Do you want to be my shikigami?"

Rai didn't hesitate anymore and got straight to the point.

"What is a shikigami?"

"As long as you sign a contract with me, you will be able to possess an entity that can kill Demonbutsuji Muzan without taking possession of me, and you can also experience everything in the world for others again. However, you may have to obey the contract while the contract is in effect.

My orders and fate must be bound to me..."

As she talked, Rai always felt that this was not something worth considering happily for a spiritual being who didn't like to be restrained. At least for her, she didn't want to have to succumb to others after she died.

The ones who are willing to make a deal with her should be the dead souls who are attached to the living people, but not long ago, Jiguo Enichi's only relative in the world also left.

After thinking about it, Rai changed his words and said: "Of course, if you are a little bit unwilling, just pretend I didn't say anything. I don't want to force you."

They just met, and they got together temporarily because they have a common goal. They are not relatives, so there is no need for them to agree to such an unreasonable request of hers.

"Your abilities sound a bit like an Onmyoji."

When Ji Guoyuan remembered that there seemed to be such a profound yin-yang family that could communicate with ghosts and gods and get along with them, he was a little confused: "Why did you choose me?"

Wait, why are you asking about me instead?!

Rai looked confused and subconsciously answered based on his feelings: "Because you are... powerful, but you will not abuse your power. You value family ties, but you will not condone your family members when they make mistakes.

, although you seem to be indifferent, you are actually a person with a righteous heart and compassion for the common people. You have many, many advantages...

Of course, people are easily attracted to outstanding people. It is a biological instinct to admire the strong. Isn't it strange that I chose you?"

Ji Guoyuan was stunned. He was silent for a while, lowered his head, and then said: "Actually, I am not strong."

...Do you have the guts to say that again to the relics of Jiguo Yan Sheng?!

Rai resisted the idea of ​​taking out his piccolo and giving Tsukuni Enichi a little hammer on his head.

"Brother said he was jealous of my strength, but I never considered myself a strong person..."

Tsukuni Enichi said troubledly: "There is no strong person who cannot protect the people close to him, and he is constantly losing it. The power in me only brings misfortune to the people around me. I can neither kill Onimbutsuji Mu."

It's tragic, even my lord, my family members all died because of me, and my fellow Demon Slayers all couldn't live past the age of 25 because of the infection from my stripes, and my brother... From the beginning to the end, I simply didn't

I didn’t protect even one person.”

"No, you are very powerful!"

Rai couldn't help but confront him, "No one is given the mission of judging others from birth, even if the other person is an old monster who does all kinds of evil. It is your own choice to kill Muzan Kibutsuji, but

That’s not the only mission you have to fulfill! Stop being so self-righteous!”

——The last sentence, if Yan Sheng of Jiguo was still here, he would probably scold him even more fiercely than this.

Did you have a quarrel...

Seeing Rai facing a tree like a cat with explosive hair, Tsurumaru Kunaga felt that she would reach out her claws to rescue her at any time.

"The breathing method you created is the means for ghost hunters to survive today when fighting evil spirits. This alone is enough for many people to be grateful to you. Don't deny the meaning of your existence... Wait, don't cry.

ah!"

Why is there another guy who cries when she talks about it? Does she look terrible?!

"Brother..."

Rai's angry and angry look seemed to have caused Tsukikuni Enichi to hallucinate a scene in which Tsukoku Yansheng appeared in front of him and wanted to hit him, and Rai's words probably poked a hole in Tsukuni Enichi's heart, making him already

Ji Guoyuan, who had not shed tears for a long time, burst into tears again, "Is it because my self-pity makes you hate me?"

"Wait a minute, isn't it me? Aren't the stories about brother and brother already over?"

Rai sighed, "Aren't we just going to settle accounts with Muzan Kibutsuji now? You can feel sorry, but I think your brother will definitely not be happy if he hears this idea of ​​feeling weak.

"

"Am I really strong in my brother's heart?"

Jiguo Yuanyi seemed to understand, "...I understand."

Rai:...What do you understand?

Tomioka Yoshiyuki, Tongmo, Jiguoyuanyi...

Why does Rai feel like she has met all the guys in this world who have difficulty communicating with other people?

"Does what I just said still count? Rai."

Ji Guoyuan looked at her and called out her name for the first time.

"Forget it, do you want to agree?"

Rai, who originally had a blank expression, instantly became energetic when he heard these words.

"I don't want to be reincarnated. It's enough to experience a life like mine once. I originally wanted to go to hell with my brother, but I still have unfinished business here."

Tsugumi Enichi said: "If I haven't disappeared after killing Tsuji Muzan, can I follow you?"

"Okay, you will definitely not disappear."

Rai said firmly: "Because I remember you, your appearance has been hidden in my heart, and I will never forget you."

Tsurumaru Kunaga felt excluded: ...Why do these words sound weird? What on earth are they talking about?

This girl, Ji Guoyuanyi, is a bit unclear. She is like a combination of many contradictions. Everything that happens in the world is normal in the eyes of the girl. She has eyes that can tolerate everything. She understands

What can and cannot be done, but I will not impose such concepts on others, I will only encourage myself.

Rai has a powerful soul that can save others.

Jiguo Enichi's mother is a very pious person and prays every day that there will be no more disputes in the world.

When he was young, he was influenced by his mother. This original intention never changed until he grew up. Jiguo Enichi always wanted to try his best to fulfill his mother's last wish. Now that he is dead, he is out of touch with the world, and what he can do is limited.

If, if there is a gentle person who is willing to lend a helping hand to others, Jiguo Enichi is willing to protect her at the cost of his soul.

"While I was following my brother in ghost form, I also learned some things about you because of the ghost's talk."

When Tsukuni recalled how those ghosts commented on Rai when they were delivering information to Onimusuji Muzan——

'Master Muzan, that girl seems to have become the doctor of the Demon Slayer Corps.'

'I heard that the girl cured the Uyashiki family's curse.'

'That girl left the Demon Slayer Corps and went to provide free medical consultation to poor families. It turns out that there really are such stupid humans.'

'Human beings are selfish and greedy, no different from us ghosts. What is that girl expecting?'

'It's just the mentality of a self-satisfied saint. It really makes me sick.'

…

If it's true as they said, then it's really... great.

Jiguoyuanyi can conclude that in the future, Rai's existence will definitely help more and more people in distress.

Ji Guoyuan looked at the little girl in front of him with soft eyes. Lai was stunned. She felt that the man in front of her seemed to be smiling.

"Let me protect you."

If his gasping soul can still have some meaning, it will also be a relief to Jiguo Yuanyi who has nothing.

"Then it's settled."

Rai could feel the sincerity of the man in front of him and smiled: "From now on, you will be my partner."

Partner...

Ji Kunoyuan felt nostalgic. After leaving the Demon Slayer Corps, the ties with his partners were severed by his own hands. He never thought that he would be able to have them again.

"Then let's start signing the contract."

Rai asked: "Can we set the contract period for one year first?"

"This is the minimum number of years. After one year, if you have a new destination, then we will part ways. By then, if you are still willing to stay with me, then I will welcome you at any time."

Facing the little girl's serious expression, Ji Guoyuan unconsciously became serious and said, "Okay."

"One more thing, if you become my shikigami——"

Even if he knew that the other party would not commit one thing, Rai had to emphasize it again, "You must not kill anyone!"

"Even if he is a bad guy who deserves his punishment, he cannot dirty his hands. There are many ways to punish him and make him live or die, so..."

"I know."

As soon as Jiguoyuan understood what Rai was thinking, it was better to say that it was in line with his own views, "I will not kill anyone."

After receiving the other party's assurance, Rai smiled even brighter, "So, the contract is established - give me a high-five?"

Jiguo Enichi's palm pressed against Rai's small hand. Instantly, a power that warmed his whole body poured into his body. It was like returning to the embrace of Mother Earth. His feet gradually felt real when they landed on the ground.

Now that he has returned to his human state, he can feel that there is some strange thread in his heart that is connected to the little girl in front of him.

"Wow! It appeared with a bang!"

Tsurumaru Kunaga poked Tsukuni Enichi's shoulder curiously, "We can touch each other. Are you human now?"

"It's a shikigami."

Jiguo Enichi accepted the new identity well, "I am Jiguo Enichi."

"Tsurumaru Kunei is a masterpiece of Gojo Kunei during the Heian period."

Tsurumaru Kunaga also introduced himself.

"It's a great name for a famous sword."

Ji Guoyuan nodded.

Tsurumaru Kunaga, "...just think of it as a compliment. Congratulations on successfully turning back into a human, Yuiichi."

"Well, thank you, and-"

As soon as Ji Guoyuan pulled out his sword and swung it in one direction, the curse spirit hidden in the leaves and about to open its fangs was split into two and disappeared. "I also have the ability to exorcise the curse spirit. It seems that

It is a gift from the 'master'."

Rai and Tsurumaru Kunaga applauded together.

It seems that in the future, Jiguo Yuanyi will also become the source of nightmares for the curse spirits.

Rai, who received the news that the magic points were credited to his account: Happiness came a little unexpectedly.
Chapter completed!