After Star-Lord and the others left, Hawking's life returned to խաղաղ tranquility.
Though peaceful, it was also happy. Watching Wanda's belly grow larger day by day, he gradually felt more complete inside.
He rather enjoyed such peaceful days.
That day, Hawking entered the world of Demon Slayer once more.
"Oh-ho, he really is the protagonist. He's made new progress again."
High above the Yoshiwara Red-Light District, Hawking sat atop a cloud, quietly observing the battle below.
He had occasionally visited the world of Demon Slayer during this time, mainly to secretly observe how each of the Demon Slayer Corps' Pillars used Breathing Techniques, so that he could better master them and improve control over his own body.
Naturally, he had also been keeping an eye on Tanjiro, the protagonist.
Previously, Tanjiro had only been dealing with demons that were not particularly powerful, so there had been no noteworthy progress. This time, however, was rather interesting.
The Yoshiwara Red-Light District was the largest pleasure district in this world. It was filled with every kind of sin and transaction, and as long as one had money, one could enjoy services beyond imagination.
Countless wealthy nobles and influential figures came here every day to spend lavishly. It could be called a city that never slept.
With so many people coming and going, and with most of its business conducted at night, it was the perfect place for demons to hide their identities and make appearances.
In a place like this, it was perfectly normal for one or two people to die every day. It would not cause the slightest stir.
Some time ago, Uzui Tengen, the Sound Pillar among the Nine Pillars, had sent his three wives into the Yoshiwara Red-Light District disguised as courtesans to investigate the possible presence of demons. Yet