Chapter 29: Drink the farewell wine! I wish you good luck in martial arts! (End of Demon Slayer)
The Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, the once solemn Ubuyashiki Estate, was now completely engulfed by thunderous cheers and commotion.
All members of the Demon Slayer Corps gathered here, some clinking glasses, others embracing and weeping.
Arthur had just clinked glasses with a few Team members who came to thank him when he caught sight of Tanjiro and his two companions approaching.
On their youthful faces was a solemnity and reluctance unbefitting their age.
"Mr. Arthur!"
Tanjiro's voice was full of energy.
"Commander!"
Zenitsu followed closely, his attitude respectful.
"Yo~ Boss!"
Inosuke's unique voice was still loud.
Arthur didn't pay too much attention to Inosuke's strange title, toying with his wine glass as he teased, "What? Are you here to toast like everyone else? You're not old enough to drink yet, are you?"
Tanjiro looked at the juice in their hands with a slight embarrassment, scratching the back of his head as he explained, "Even though we can't drink yet, we all feel the same as everyone else in the Demon Slayer Corps."
Arthur filled his glass, stood up, and clinked glasses with Tanjiro and his two companions one by one, nodding as he said, "Alright, then you three can have a farewell drink with me."
"The Boss is leaving!?"
Inosuke's shout was earth-shattering, instantly drowning out the bustling crowd.
The previously joyful and harmonious atmosphere suddenly froze, and the air seemed to thicken.
The Pillars, who were more familiar with Arthur, exchanged meaningful glances, feeling a pang of sadness.
They had almost forgotten that Arthur was not from Japan.
His goal in coming here was to eliminate Muzan Kibutsuji.
Now that the matter had been successfully resolved, it was indeed time to say goodbye.
Bang—!
Sanemi Shinazugawa picked up a jar of sake and slammed it onto the table, his eyes not as fierce as before, but his mouth still curled into that arrogant, sinister grin.
"You wouldn't mind having a drink with us too, Commander?"
Arthur stared at Sanemi Shinazugawa with amusement, also picking up a jar of sake from the table and tilting his chin, signaling for him to bring it on.
'Sigh, this unruly fellow is calling me Commander for the first time; it seems I can't escape this round of drinks.'
Arthur mused inwardly, but he still underestimated Sanemi Shinazugawa's shamelessness.
Seeing Arthur accept the challenge, he immediately turned his head and shouted to the back, "Hey! Uzui, Iguro, Kyojuro, Tokito, and you, Tomioka, all of you, get over here! It's time for a showdown!"
Arthur: (°□°;)?
Arthur looked at the Pillars who quickly surrounded him, a wry smile on his face, and a hint of playfulness in his tone, "Are you ganging up on me because there are so many of you?"
Sanemi Shinazugawa grinned, "So what if we are? We definitely can't beat you in a fight, so at least let us win one last round!"
Uzui Tengen raised a hand and flicked his hair, "Well~ Although this strategy isn't very flashy, you are the Commander after all."
Iguro Obanai said softly, "I'm not good at drinking, I just want to toast you a few more times."
Kyojuro Rengoku's fighting spirit was high, "Let's have a showdown, Mr. Arthur!"
Tokito Muichiro had already silently raised his cup, "I'll drink first, you do as you please."
Tomioka Giyu, having accepted reality, was concise, "…Cheers!"
Just as the Pillars surrounded Arthur, with the scent of sake filling the air.
A towering, robust figure appeared behind them, his voice as steady as a mountain.
"Namu Amida Butsu, count me in too."
Pillars: ???
Sanemi Shinazugawa stared at Gyomei Himejima, who had suddenly appeared from behind, and slapped his thigh, laughing heartily.
"Really? Are you joining in the fun too? But do you drink?"
Gyomei Himejima said nothing, but directly picked up a jar of sake and tilted his head back to drink.
The sake dripped down his chin, his actions so bold that everyone was stunned.
Sanemi Shinazugawa shouted excitedly, "Yosh! A reinforcement! Prepare yourself, Commander!"
Arthur looked around at the faces before him, full of fighting spirit, yet also tinged with reluctance and respect, and a fearless smile played on his lips.
"Then try to defeat me."
In the distance, Kanroji Mitsuri watched the scene of everyone drinking heartily, her eyes sparkling with an unusual light.
"Indeed, the friendship between boys is also very cool!"
Kocho Shinobu shook her head helplessly, "They all still have injuries, especially Mr. Shinazugawa and Mr. Rengoku, they are really too reckless."
Then, she raised her hand to signal Kanao and the others to leave their seats and go prepare hangover tea, just in case these guys drank too much and something happened.
…
After three rounds of drinks and five courses of food.
When the commotion inside and outside the courtyard completely subsided, the night was cool like water.
Arthur and Kagaya Ubuyashiki stood side by side on the rainbow bridge, holding warm hangover tea, conversing in low voices.
"I'm sure Sanemi and the others will be even more resentful when they wake up."
Arthur chuckled, "That's good. After all, regret is an indispensable part of life."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki gazed at the babbling stream below the bridge, his voice for once revealing a hint of the confusion that came with shedding a heavy burden.
"The curse that plagued my clan for over a thousand years has been lifted, and I actually feel a bit lost."
Arthur finished his hangover tea and asked, looking sideways, "You've fully recovered your health. Do you have any plans for what's next?"
Kagaya Ubuyashiki shook his head, then nodded slightly.
"As for future plans, of course, I have some."
He paused, his voice calm but with a hint of determination.
"Before, some important figures died in the Red-Light District, making the situation in this already unstable country even more difficult, so I plan to get involved and contribute my humble efforts."
Arthur subtly observed Kagaya Ubuyashiki, thinking to himself.
'The leader of the Demon Slayer Corps choosing to enter politics… it seems I've created quite an extraordinary singularity.'
"Isn't that wonderful? I believe you will become a good leader."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki replied humbly, "I wouldn't dare say that. I just don't want to waste this precious life."
After they finished discussing that topic, an unspoken understanding spread through the air.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki broke the silence first, "Are you leaving now? Not waiting until tomorrow morning to formally say goodbye to everyone?"
Arthur waved his hand, "No, thanks. I can't stand those tearful scenes; they're too mushy."
"…I understand."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki nodded slightly, his expression solemn.
"Then, I wish you good fortune in battle!"
Arthur returned a smile, "And I wish you a smooth career. May we meet again."
"May we meet again."
Afterward, Arthur, holding Fou, merged into the night and quietly left the world of Demon Slayer.
…
The light gate dissipated, and Arthur composed himself, finding that he had returned to Loki's familiar living room.
And speaking of the Evil God's daily routine, it had never disappointed him.
She was currently sprawled on the conference table, fast asleep, muttering incomprehensible perverted old man remarks.
Arthur walked to the conference table and tapped the surface with his bent finger.
"Time to wake up, Loki, I'm back."
Loki, who was sleeping soundly, was once again mercilessly woken up by Arthur.
Just as she was about to vent her divine morning grumpiness, she suddenly realized who was standing in front of her.
"Didn't you just leave yesterday, you brat!?"
Loki suddenly looked up, her sleepy eyes wide with shock.
"You're back so soon?"
"Is the other world dangerous?"
"Did you meet any pretty girls?"
Faced with Loki's barrage of questions, Arthur pushed away her approaching head with a look of distaste and replied, "Calm down. It's because the time flow is different in the two worlds. I've been there for over two months."
Loki sat up abruptly, her narrow eyes filled with disbelief, and she exclaimed in shock, "The time flow difference is that great? Over two months… Then you, you little brat…"
She seemed to have thought of something, and her eyes suddenly became fervent.
Arthur spread his hands helplessly, "So, please, hurry up and update my stats."
"Understood, strip for this old lady!"
Arthur: (╬‵︿′)
…
Arthur pendragon
LV.2
Strength: I (0) → SSS (2000)
Endurance: I (0) → SSS (2000)
Dexterity: I (0) → SSS (2000)
Agility: I (0) → SSS (2000)
Magic: I (1) → SSS (2000)
Miracle: I → G
——Magic——
Wind of the King
Star Crystal
——Skills——
Symbol of the Red Dragon
Eternal Blessing of the Star Spirit
Brilliant Journey
Transparent World