After spending the day resting at a nearby Wisteria House, Haruto and Kyojuro had discussed the demon aboard the Mugen Train at length.
They both agreed that the bald "Ripper" demon who had appeared at the repair depot yesterday was either a demon who happened to be there by chance or a scapegoat meant to cover up the incidents aboard the Mugen Train.
The real man-eating demon had to be someone else.
And this demon lurking in the darkness was very likely one of the Twelve Kizuki.
As for whether it was the last remaining Lower Rank One, the Sleep Demon Enmu, or an even more powerful Upper Rank...
Aside from Haruto, who had already been spoiled by the scrolling comments, none of the Corps members present knew what to expect.
"I'd better stay." Haruto patted Kyojuro on the shoulder. "Just in case. If it's only a Lower Rank, I won't step in... the current members need some experience, after all..."
"Indeed!" Kyojuro nodded. "Remember how Kanroji joined us in fighting an Upper Rank not long after entering the Demon Slayer Corps? The current members really do need training!"
Everyone had prepared to wait at the repair depot, only to receive word that afternoon that the Mugen Train was going back into service.
"It resumes service tonight?" Kyojuro was startled. "The problem aboard the train hasn't even been resolved. How can they be so reckless?"
Haruto's expression darkened. Pointing at the train leaving the repair depot, he said quietly, "Looks like those in power have no intention of seeking justice for the ordinary people who died here... they barely even sent any police. They just want to downplay the whole thing until it disappears."
"But so many people died. How could they possibly keep it quiet?" Kyojuro watched the departing