The Final Prelude Begins

Unlike before, Muzan had now turned into a huge lump of flesh.

Occasionally, the chunk of meat would wriggle a few times, as if it were breathing.

Countless severed limbs were mixed in, and the strong smell of blood made Kokushibo frown.

Deep within the chunk of meat, a figure could be vaguely seen.

"A hundred people, no, more than a thousand."

With a quick glance, Kokushibo determined the amount of meat needed to form the lump.

"You've arrived."

At that moment, Muzan's voice came from within the chunks of flesh.

"Muzan, I heard you were looking for me."

"Nakime should have told you that I was about to succeed."

"Yes, I'm glad you've gone a step further."

The chunk of flesh trembled a few times, and Muzan let out a happy laugh.

"All of this is because you brought me the Blue Spider Lily."

After Ayu's men discovered the existence of the Blue Spider Lily, a small team delivered the sample to the designated location.

The one in charge of receiving it was Kokushibo.

Having obtained the Blue Spider Lily, he arrived at the Infinity Castle and brought it to Muzan.

The dream of thousands of years has finally come true. After issuing a series of orders, Muzan swallowed the Blue Spider Lily.

Initially, the piece of flesh he formed was only the size of a person.

But as large numbers of humans were captured and killed, the flesh, having absorbed sufficient nutrients, gradually grew larger.

Ultimately, it turned out like this.

"The wounds that Yoriichi left me have healed, and it won't be long before I rebuild my physical body."

"At that time, I will lead a great army to crush the human race."

"Whether it's the Demon Slayer Corps or the Scribe, all Breathing Technique will be eradicated, and the world will become a paradise for all demons!"

Upon hearing this, Kokushibo lowered his head slightly.

"I'm really looking forward to that day."

"Go, protect me until that day comes."

"Yes."

Turning around, Kokushibo vanished from the spot.

In the moment before he disappeared, his eyes held a complex expression.

His gaze shifted, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

Chapter 560: The Final Curtain Rises

Two weeks later.

"There's no one here anymore."

Looking at the village in front of him, the Scribe frowned.

For so long, he had been searching for traces of ghosts.

Unfortunately, he always arrived a few steps late.

Two days ago, he heard about the strange things happening here from a larger town and rushed over immediately.

Despite his increased speed, he was still too late.

Nearly a hundred people in the village have disappeared.

He has experienced similar situations several times.

Damn it!

Cursing under his breath, Scribe felt a pang of regret for not arriving sooner.

But he also knew that the root cause of all this was ultimately related to ghosts.

To be precise, it's related to the Infinity Castle and Nakime.

As long as Nakime lives, the demons will have a transit station that they can move to anytime, anywhere.

As her strength increases, the range of influence she can exert will also expand.

No matter how fast the Scribe is, he can't keep up with this kind of spatial teleportation ability.

Gritting his teeth, Scribe turned and left the village.

After arriving at a relatively large town, he replenished his supplies and inquired about the latest news.

The rampant capture of humans by the demons has caused widespread panic.

Many industries have been hit as a result, especially those related to imported goods.

In addition, there were the recent massive explosion at the Shinri Family, and the attacks on Tsukishiki Pharmaceuticals and Hyakuya Family by unknown creatures.

Some foreigners who were temporarily residing here chose to flee out of fear.

It seemed that the country's bright future was about to be ruined.

The Emperor was furious and issued orders, dispatching a large number of personnel in an effort to stabilize the situation as quickly as possible.

However, a new problem arises as a result.

Who should be sent to take charge of this task?

Originally, Ayu should have been the best candidate.

However, he has been missing for a very long time.

Those samurai who left his mansion were also found to have died in an attack by unknown assailants.

Ultimately, the royal family elected a new Crown Prince.

Ah Yu's younger brother, Axuan.

Once on stage, Axuan said that he would definitely live up to everyone's expectations.

Give him half a month, and he can resolve everything.

With Axuan's intervention, the situation improved slightly.

But only slightly.

The number of missing persons continues to rise, and it remains uncertain whether Ah Yu is alive or dead. Public trust in the royal family is rapidly declining.

Recently, similar news has been reported from many places.

If you go out alone at night, you will be preyed upon by man-eating demons.

Some even claimed to have seen humans wielding swords and fighting demons.

Some argue that evil spirits don't eat people, but rather enjoy sucking out human brains.

Under these circumstances, rumors quickly spread.

This vicious cycle has led to a situation where few people choose to go out, even during the day.

Inside Axuan's mansion.

"Damn it, damn it!"

An angry roar came from inside the house, followed by the sound of objects shattering.

After smashing several high-end imported items, Axuan felt a little better.

After becoming the new Crown Prince, he should have been full of vigor, but he repeatedly encountered setbacks.

The problem was not solved, the situation did not improve, and it became even more serious.

This seriously affected how the royal family viewed him, and many people complained about it.

Yesterday, his planted agent sent word that the Emperor was considering replacing him.

Before they could even warm their seats, they were kicked off the stage.

Axuan simply cannot accept this outcome!

He had finally outlived his brother, but before he could become the next emperor, he was about to be abandoned.

If that were the case, then one's name would be nailed to the pillar of shame of the family, and would be despised and ridiculed by countless descendants!

"Aaaaaaah!"

The thought of that scene made Axuan increasingly agitated.

The sound of shattering echoed through the room once more.

After an unknown amount of time, an aged voice came from outside.

"Your Highness, someone is looking for you."

"Didn't I say I wouldn't see anyone who came looking for me!"

With a roar, Axuan's voice was filled with rage.

The agreed time was fast approaching, and he couldn't think of any other purpose in coming to see him at this time besides mocking him.

"But..."

The owner of the voice hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"That guy seems to be connected to His Highness Ayu."

"It's related to my brother?!"

With a surprised exclamation, Axuan's tone underwent a complete 180-degree change.

"Tell him to wait a moment, I'll be right there."

"Yes."

Soon after, having tidied his clothes and calmed his agitation, Axuan opened the door and came out.

The evening breeze brushed against his face, and the cool feeling improved his mood a little.

He walked through the corridors and arrived at the reception room.

As soon as I entered, I saw a strange guy dressed in a black robe.

"It's so late at night, why are you dressed so strangely? Don't you know any manners?"

With a furrowed brow, Axuan's fondness for the person in front of him had plummeted to its lowest point.

Now that he is the Crown Prince, visitors should at least be dressed neatly, even if they are not royalty or nobles.

But this guy doesn't seem to have any ideas about that at all.

However, when he thought about how he was related to his missing brother, Axuan suppressed his dissatisfaction.

He forced a smile, took two steps forward, and said.

"Hello, I'm Axuan. May I ask how I should address you, sir?"

"Axuan, it's been a long time."

He chuckled softly, and then a voice that Axuan knew all too well came from beneath the black robe.

His eyes widened, and with an expression of disbelief, he pointed at the man in black robes.

"You are... Brother A-Yu?!"

"It seems you're still quite sharp."

He removed his black robe, revealing his face beneath.

His face was somewhat pale, and his demeanor had become somewhat cold, but his appearance was extremely familiar.

It was none other than the long-lost Ayu!