Making a small cut in the palm of one's hand may have a minor effect, but it's enough for ordinary people like Zhuang Mu.
"Drag it into the basement."
"Yes, Tamayo."
Nodding, Gyutaro pulled out a rope from somewhere and tied the "sleeping" guys together.
"I'll go too."
"Stand up, "Yushiro said.
"I need a few people to test the new drug I developed."
"What ever."
With one hand holding the rope, Gyutaro and Yushiro together led Zhuang Mu and his gang out of the room.
The Scribe remained silent for a long time after watching the two ghosts leave.
After a long while, he finally spoke.
Do you think I did something wrong?
As soon as he finished speaking, three figures appeared in the conference room.
They were none other than Koinatsu and Kocho Sisters, who had entered earlier.
Chapter 528 Negotiations Fail
"Mister Scribe, you are not wrong."
Koinatsu shook her head slightly and sat down in the seat next to the Scribe.
"Actually, there is a better way to handle this."
The Kocho Sisters didn't show any blame on their faces, only a faint sense of helplessness.
After leading them into Tsukishiki Pharmaceuticals, Koinatsu first arrived at this conference room.
The reason why Zhuang Mu others didn't see it when they came in was because Koinatsu used her Blood Demon Art to create an illusion and deceive the senses of those ordinary people.
If it weren't for the fact that Koinatsu was with the Scribe, Shinobu and Kanae Kocho would have already killed him.
They had seen everything that had happened from beginning to end.
"I know there are better ways, but why should I do them?"
Looking directly at the Kocho Sisters, the Scribe's tone was somewhat cold.
"These people were never good people to begin with, and they deserved to die."
"Most importantly, they insulted Koinatsu, they insulted you all, death is the greatest mercy I can show them."
The two women opened their mouths, as if they wanted to say something, but ultimately stopped themselves.
"Alright, tell me what Yaozai asked you to do here."
"Mister Scribe, you should have guessed this long ago."
"He won't go."
Before the Scribe could speak, Tamayo spoke first.
"Scribe will never return to the Demon Slayer Corps to serve the Ubuyashiki family."
Tamayo, who was usually gentle, showed a rare expression of anger.
She glanced at the Kocho Sisters and said coldly.
"If there's nothing else, please leave."
"Miss Tamayo, you know we trust Mister Scribe."
Based on their previous understanding, Kanae Kocho and Shinobu knew that Tamayo was angry because of the Scribe.
After all, Tanjiro's behavior at the time was far too arbitrary, almost entirely driven by anger.
But what's done is done, and there's no point in saying anything more.
"Among the pillars, how many people are just like you?"
"Almost all of them."
Noticing that Tamayo's complexion had improved, Kanae Kocho added.
"Some Ranked Corps Member, like Sabito and Makomo, also believe in Mister Scribe."
"What about the others? The Demon Slayer Corps isn't just made up of Pillars and Class A swordsmen."
"Them..."
Kanae Kocho had initially held onto a sliver of hope, could no longer speak. The words she had prepared were stuck in her throat, and she couldn't squeeze out a single syllable.
"As expected, you Demon Slayer Corps members are all a bunch of ingrates."
Koume jumped down from the Scribe's arms, pointed at the Kocho Sisters, and said loudly.
"Get out! I even helped you before, and this is how I'll repay you!"
"Us..."
He hesitated, unsure of what to say.
They could easily have deceived the Scribe by saying that the entire Demon Slayer Corps believed him, thus bringing him back to the Demon Slayer Corps.
But a lie is still a lie; it will never become the truth.
When the Scribe returns to the Demon Slayer Corps, those swordsmen who don't believe him will transform into sharp blades, tearing the veil of lies to shreds.
"I believe in you."
At this moment, the Scribe finally spoke.
He picked Koume up and put her in his arms again, stroking her little head while looking at the Kocho Sisters.
"Tell me what other people are saying."
"Good."
Relieved, the two women took turns sharing their opinions on the Scribe from the Demon Slayer Corps after the news broke.
Overall, apart from the Oyakata-sama Ubuyashiki Kagaya, most of the Pillars and Ranked Corps Member, and a small number of members who had had multiple contacts with the Scribe, the rest did not believe that the Scribe was innocent.
"Some people even said they hoped that you, Mister Scribe, would be sensible and take the initiative to atone for your sins."
Upon hearing this, Tamayo's brows furrowed slightly, and Koinatsu clenched her fists, a hint of anger on her face.
Koume was also very dissatisfied and shouted angrily that she wanted her brother to kill those heartless guys.
Even Chachamaru distanced herself from the Kocho Sisters, slowly walking to the Scribe's feet and nuzzling against him, seemingly to comfort him.
As for the Scribe, his face showed no emotion, as if he had expected all of this.
The Demon Slayer Corps has a very diverse membership; not all members join with the lofty ideal of eliminating demons and protecting humanity.
Back in the Mount Natagumo, a swordsman, in order to earn the reward for hunting demons, told Tanjiro and the others to get lost and not get in his way.
Guys like this are not uncommon among swordsmen.
There are many people who are even more selfish, despicable, and shameless than him.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya often adopted a conciliatory approach towards these guys.
Or rather, turning a blind eye.
Even though he knew that some people would exploit the hierarchy or other means to oppress the lower-ranking swordsmen, Yaozai was nothing he could do.
Killing them would further reduce the already small number of Demon Slayer, weakening their fighting force.
Even if they are laid off, it's not an option. It's possible that some people will hold a grudge and spread rumors about the existence of demons and the Demon Slayer Corps.
Throughout history, many Oyakata-sama have dealt with similar situations.
Therefore, Yaozai often tried to make them realize their mistakes through conversation.
But the result was obvious; it wasn't very useful.
The most ridiculous thing is that it is precisely these kinds of people who form the backbone of the Demon Slayer Corps.
"What do you want me to do?"
Instead of giving her own answer, the Scribe asked the Kocho Sisters, "..."
"Does he expect me to go back and apologize, to atone for the walking dead I killed?"
"No, we didn't mean that."
She hurriedly shook her head, glancing at the man in front of her, her eyes slightly red.
"We just want you back. The Demon Slayer Corps can't do without you!"
"Tamayo's meaning is my meaning."
After refusing Ren's request, a hint of indifference appeared on Scribe's face.
"If they can't live without me, then why do so many people not believe me?"
"You have all seen how I treat the swordsmen on a regular basis."
"But I never expected that this would be the outcome."
Hearing this, he couldn't help but lower his head.
"Let's go."
Kanae Kocho also sensed the determination in Scribe's words and whispered to her younger sister.
"We'll come back in a while. Scribe is just angry right now."
Nodding, Ren followed behind her sister and walked outside.
Just as the two women were about to leave the conference room, Scribe suddenly called them back.
Chapter 529 The Agreement
"Wait a moment."
Without the slightest hesitation, Ren turned around and looked at Scribe.
A hopeful expression appeared on his face, and his eyes shone brighter.
"For the sake of the two of you, I can go back for a visit."
Tamayo frowned, as if she wanted to say something.
"Really? You really want to go back?!"
Upon hearing what the Scribe said, Shinobu and Kanae Kocho's voices were filled with excitement.
The two women never expected that their journey would take a turn for the better.
"No, not just go back, but go back once."
Shaking his head, the Scribe gestured for Tamayo to listen to him first.
"No matter when, as long as it's within my power, I will do it one last time."
Upon hearing this, Shinobu and Kanae Kocho's faces, which had just begun to look pretty, turned somewhat pale.
The Scribe's words did not mean he forgave the Demon Slayer Corps; rather, he intended to sever all ties and completely draw a line between the two.
"But you can rest assured, hunting down Kibutsuji Muzan is something I will never give up."
Her complexion had become slightly rosier, and the Kocho Sisters were afraid that the Scribe would give up his ghost-hunting career.
"Alright, you can leave now."
After saying that, the Scribe waved his hand, indicating that they could leave.
"As for Mitsuri, let's see what she wants."
"Mitsuri?"
"It's been a long time, Shinobu, Kanae Kocho- neechan."