Mizuki truly hadn't expected that the Demon Slayer Corps could harbor such a talent.
To think they could guess that she would be responsible for guarding Ubuyashiki Kagaya at this critical juncture.
She was even more surprised that they could reveal this so clearly, allowing Kibutsuji Muzan to find out.
But actually, the problem wasn't too big anymore. The activation of the Demon Slayer Marks was complete, and Tanjirou, being the protagonist, had already activated the Transparent World. The scarlet blade was likely coming soon.
What? Is it difficult for Tanjirou's physique to activate the scarlet blade?
He is the protagonist.
Although Mizuki wasn't sure exactly how he would activate the scarlet blade, she figured he would naturally unlock it when facing a desperate situation.
Not a big deal.
When Mizuki arrived at the Ubuyashiki residence, the person temporarily responsible for security was someone she hadn't expected.
"Miss Yae?" Mizuki couldn't help but be stunned when she saw the person.
"Oh, it's Miss Mizuki." Yae instinctively turned her head upon hearing the familiar voice, her face immediately lighting up with a happy smile.
"Long time no see."
Mizuki nodded blankly: "Mhm, long time no see..."
Not!
Mizuki couldn't help but ask, "Didn't you go back home?"
She remembered that Yae had previously gone home to take her father, who had turned back into a human.
Yae scratched her head: "Yes, but I owe you and the Demon Slayer Corps a debt of gratitude, so of course I had to come back."
Mizuki was speechless. It really was... "Father has to stay on the mountain to atone because he harmed people." At this, Yae's eyes dimmed slightly.
Even though it was done in an unconscious state, he still hurt others.
So she could understand her father's feelings.
After being rescued and returned, her father rarely smiled, his face always carrying a heavy expression.
Only when facing her or outsiders would he manage to force out a smile that looked very strained.
In truth, perhaps Father didn't want to be saved.
Being beheaded as a man-eating demon might have been better than living and enduring internal torment.
Yae took a deep breath, shaking off the unhappy thoughts in her mind, and said:
"When I returned, I learned that everyone was preparing for the final battle against that monster."
"Although I am nowhere near the level required to fight on the battlefield, I hope I can help everyone with whatever is within my power."
Although Yae had been studying the Breathing Technique while taking care of her father, she had no Cultivator to teach her, so she could only self-study, and she didn't possess talent like Tokito.
After studying for so long, she was probably only at the level Namiko was at when Mizuki first met her.
If it was a newly transformed demon, she could probably use her rough Breathing Technique to decapitate it, provided she overcame her inner fear.
But if she encountered anything slightly stronger, she wouldn't be able to handle it.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya had people teach her how to master the Breathing Technique not because he wanted her to join the Demon Slayer Corps, but to prevent her from accidentally being hurt by her father.
At least she would have the ability to protect herself.
"I see..." Mizuki didn't want to say much more, only, "Leave this side to me. Yae, why don't you report to the Butterfly Mansion?"
"They actually need more Hands over there."
This place will soon be discovered by Kibutsuji Muzan, and there will be a confrontation.
Mizuki didn't want anything to happen to her.
Yae said awkwardly, "But I haven't studied medical care."
"You know how to help treat injuries, right?"
"Yes." After all, she was a Hunter and often got injured on the mountain, so she knew the basics of dressing wounds.
"Then it's fine. Go ahead, just tell them I sent you."
Yae: "..."
Just like that, Yae left in a daze.
Mizuki strode into the Ubuyashiki residence. In the courtyard, two children, delicate like dolls, were playing with a ball.
To speak a bit disrespectfully, compared to Muzan, the Ubuyashiki children actually gave her the creeps more.
It felt like being in a horror story.
"Miss Mizuki." The two bowed respectfully. "Father is resting inside."
"Mhm, I know."
Mizuki had no intention of disturbing them and walked around the residence.
The Ubuyashiki residence wasn't actually large; due to the need for concealment, its scale was only decent.
In front of the room where Ubuyashiki resided was a courtyard, nicely decorated, giving off a feeling of profound tranquility.
After wandering around twice, night gradually descended. The horizon seemed to open up a vast, pitch-black maw, devouring the sunlight bit by bit.
"Miss Mizuki, Father has arranged lodging for you."
Hearing the voice behind her, Mizuki looked back, just in time to see the last ray of sunlight hit the faces of the two doll-like children.
Slowly fading away.
Mizuki lowered her eyelids slightly: "Mhm, thank you."
Led by the two doll-like children, she arrived at the room Ubuyashiki had prepared for her, right next door to his.
The room's decorations were faintly visible, looking like something children would like.
Was this where the children lived?
Because safety had to be considered, they vacated it for her... Mizuki lay expressionlessly on the bed, flanked by the doll-like children staring straight at her, also expressionless.
The white-haired child next to her, whose name she didn't know, explained: "To make it easier for you to protect us, Father did not prepare rooms for us, but had us rest right next to Miss Mizuki."
Babysitting... well, it wasn't impossible.
But... it was a little terrifying.
Mizuki looked left and right, pairs of emotionless eyes staring straight at her.
"I am Nichika, the second daughter." Seemingly understanding that they needed to introduce themselves, the white-haired child next to her spoke.
"I am Hinaki, the eldest daughter."
"I am Kanata."
"I am Kuina."
"Kiriya, the eldest son."
Even after they said their names, she couldn't tell them apart!
She only knew the black-haired one was a boy; she couldn't distinguish the others!
Mizuki couldn't help but speak up: "It's already very late, aren't you going to rest?"
What she really cared about was that they stopped staring at her!
Mizuki thought her own gaze was terrifying, but compared to these children, it was nothing.
Hearing this, the five children, like dolls, all lay back down, closed their eyes, and their breathing soon became steady.
Mizuki: Isn't that even more terrifying?!
Damn you, Ubuyashiki! You make me babysit while you and your wife are having a good time next door, huh?
Mizuki sighed. Seriously, for a moment she couldn't tell which side was the villain.
If Muzan and these children stood before her, she would definitely side with Muzan.
Mizuki gazed calmly at the ceiling, her senses quietly spreading out.
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