The Twelve Kizuki

This was a peculiar space.

Houses could be seen arranged normally, inverted, or mirrored at opposite ends above and below. Flights of stairs ran horizontally and vertically, crisscrossing in an orderly yet chaotic fashion.

This was the Infinite Castle.

It was a special space created by Nakime, a demon directly under Muzan Kibutsuji. Located deep underground, only Nakime herself could use her ability to pull other demons in from different areas.

On one square platform, six figures knelt on one knee in order of rank. They maintained their positions, each wearing a fearful expression and not daring to make any unnecessary movements.

They were the Lower Moon Demons among the Twelve Kizuki.

Compared to the six tense and fearful Lower Moons, the six Upper Rank Demons gathered here were far more composed. More accurately, there were seven Upper Rank Demons, since Upper Rank Six consisted of twin demons.

"Yo..."

"Isn't this Lord Akaza? I'm so delighted to see you looking so vigorous. It's been ninety years since we last met, hasn't it?"

A head floated out of a strange jade pot, turning a chilling smile toward Akaza in the distance. There was even a trace of surprise in its eyes.

Upper Rank Five—Jade Pot!

While sensing Akaza's aura, Jade Pot said in amazement, "Come to think of it, Lord Akaza, your aura is completely different from the last time we met. It's as though you've become an entirely different creature."

Akaza merely gave Jade Pot an indifferent glance and did not respond.

He only cared about demons stronger than himself and had little interest in those ranked beneath him. Now that he had broken through the Demon's Limit, he had even less interest in the last three Upper Ranks.

"It's been one hundred and nine years, actually..."

On an inverted