Upper Rank Two's Strange Ability: Meeting Hakuji for the First Time / As Punishment, Stand in the Corner

Tap, tap, tap.

Before long, a series of footsteps echoed from within the cave.

At last, a figure appeared at the mouth of the cave.

Judging by her appearance, this demon looked like a woman.

Her sky-blue hair hung casually over her shoulders, and she wore a pale blue dress.

Her features were exquisitely delicate; even her eyelashes were blue.

With her appearance, the air around them seemed to grow slightly more humid.

The impression she gave Muzan and Kokushibo was less that of a demon and more like something else.

A pool of water—a fathomless pool of water.

Straightening up, the Female Demon slowly opened her eyes.

Under the moonlight, Kokushibo saw her eyes clearly.

And in that instant, he froze.

Because three characters were clearly engraved in the Female Demon's eyes.

Upper Rank Two.

Upper Rank Two's Unusual Ability, First Encounter with Hakuji

Upper Rank Two?

A trace of confusion flashed through Kokushibo's six eyes. He did not understand why Muzan had given this Female Demon the position of Upper Rank Two.

To him, her aura was certainly strong, but not overwhelmingly so.

She was even considerably weaker than he had been when he had first completed his transformation into a demon.

By his current standards, such strength was simply too weak.

Could it be that Lord Muzan intended to spend centuries nurturing her?

Just as Kokushibo pondered Muzan's intentions, Upper Rank Two suddenly spoke.

"Mizuru pays her respects to Lord Muzan and this gentleman."

With a grin, Muzan said to Kokushibo beside him, "I know you're curious why I chose Mizuru as Upper Rank Two.

"How about this? The two of you fight, and you'll understand why."

Kokushibo nodded without refusing.

Battle was always the best way to test someone's strength.

He did not care about her