Even knowing that Jibril is immortal—at least several centuries old—it was still hard for Erina Nakiri to accept what she just witnessed.
Looking at the petite girl acting like an innocent schoolkid, she couldn't help but frown.
Daemon's behavior was... questionable at best.
"This isn't even the same kind of messed-up fetish as doing 'It' with Dragons," Erina muttered under her breath.
But Daemon? He couldn't care less about Erina's opinion—or anyone else's, for that matter.
He was a willful Celestial dragon, doing only what brought him joy.
Be it mass murder, teasing Rouge, or obliterating the entire island—he did it because he felt like it.
Unfortunately, the earlier fight with Kasumigaoka Utaha had wasted too much time.
Daemon ended up brawling with both Utaha and Jibril simultaneously. Time had run out fast.
Now, with less than an hour before his forced departure from the Demon Slayer world, there wasn't much he could do.
Right then, Kagaya Ubuyashiki reached out through Shinobu Kocho in the group chat.
"Mr. Daemon, my four daughters admire you deeply. As thanks for saving our world from Muzan, they'd like to offer you a farewell gift... by personally serving you before your departure."
Whether it was out of genuine gratitude or a desperate attempt to earn the favor of a walking apocalypse, Daemon didn't care.
He accepted their hospitality.
He turned off the group livestream and proceeded to—according to him—teach the younger Jibril and four "mushrooms" the importance of drinking milk to grow stronger.
It was "scientific education," as he put it.
Of course, as a god-slaying weapon created by the God of War, Jibril had no need for science. Physics, chemistry, logic? All optional for her.
So, the moment they returned from the Demon Slayer world, a newly restored and taller Jibril lashed out at Daemon in the chat group:
Jibril: "Unbelievable! Mr. Daemon, you actually tried to teach a child how to drink milk!"
"And that milk tasted horrible! I hate it!"
Her body had returned to its elegant, divine form—but her tone was that of a furious little sister betrayed by an older brother.
Daemon could only sigh.
He was being kind, wasn't he? So why did she have to lash out?
"Lord Daemon…"
Kagaya's four daughters approached cautiously. In their eyes, Daemon was even scarier than Muzan.
But Daemon, amused by how much the girls resembled their beautiful mother, was feeling generous.
Without a second thought, he tossed out hundreds of shiny weapons and relics he had.
Garbage to him.
Priceless treasure to the Demon Slayer Corps.
Kagaya was deeply moved. His daughters' sacrifice hadn't been in vain. He even bowed his head in apology to them—though, honestly, they weren't that reluctant.
Most of Daemon's attention had gone to Jibril, anyway. The four girls were more like supporting actors in the whole "milk lesson" episode.
"Besides, Lord Daemon is really... gentle," the eldest daughter muttered shyly, cheeks flushed.
"He's nothing like the men we thought before. He's tall, manly, and... our benefactor."
Kagaya could finally breathe easy. He had found a good place for his daughters.
The only casualty?
Shinobu Kocho.
She'd developed a little affection for Daemon—he had saved their world, after all—but watching him run a five-girl team combo play shattered her heart.
[Chat Group System Notification]
[Congratulations to group members Kasumigaoka Utaha, Jibril, and Nirona Daemon for completing the mission: Kill Muzan.]
[Kasumigaoka Utaha: Evaluation – Qualified. 1 Demon Slayer World Lottery chance awarded.]
[Jibril: Evaluation – Qualified. 1 Lottery chance awarded.]
[Nairona Daemon: Evaluation – Excellent. 3 Lottery chances awarded.]
The moment Daemon returned to the One Piece world, the chat blew up.
Miyuki Uchiha: "There's really nothing good in Demon Slayer. His Highness and Jibril don't need any of it anyway."
Yamamoto Mei: "Too low-level a world. Useless."
Then came the gacha results:
Kasumigaoka Utaha – Reward: Transparent World.
Jibril – Reward: Transparent World.
Daemon – Rewards: Transparent World, Basic Breathing Technique.
Miyuki Uchiha: "Yup, garbage draws."
Jibril: "Seeing enemy weaknesses? Sounds fun, but... I don't need it."
Utaha: "Could be useful for me. I barely did anything, so I'll take it."
Daemon just yawned.
Transparent World? Breathing Techniques?
Please.
Even the vaunted Breath of the Sun was like toddler play compared to his divine arsenal.
He had one draw left and lazily spun the wheel.
Congratulations! Daemon has obtained: Demon Slayer World Permanent Pass.
Miyuki Uchiha: "Huh?"
Yamamoto Mei: "Wait... they have stuff like that?"
Uchiha Miyuki: "Your Highness, show us!"
Daemon posted a screenshot.
Esdeath: "It's real. A permanent visa to visit Demon Slayer World any time. No mission needed."
Shinobu Kocho: "Mr. Daemon can visit our world anytime? That's wonderful!"
Luo Hao: "A nice prize, but wasted on such a low-level world. No value outside of its girls."
Miyuki: "Agreed."
Shinobu Kocho: "...Still, we'll welcome you anytime, Mr. Daemon."
Daemon: "Sure. I'll drop by now and then."
Shinobu lit up like a Christmas tree.
Daemon didn't think much of the pass. The world's only redeeming quality was Shinobu's friends... and the girls.
"Well, I'll visit occasionally. They're good girls."
He sighed and glanced around—Stussy was nowhere to be found.
Unbothered, Daemon turned his attention to Rouge.
And vented his frustration from the Demon Slayer world by firing off two rounds with Roger's lovely widow.
"Roger," he whispered afterward, lying beside the worn-out Rouge,
"I kept my word. I'll take care of your wife and daughter."
Then, frowning, he muttered under his breath:
"You could've just kept playing pirate, but no—you had to overthrow the Celestial Dragons and mess up the aristocracy. Look where that got your family."
And so, as Daemon stared into the ceiling, the chat group burst into life once again...
[Group Chat ]
Miyuki Uchiha: "Suddenly remembered something. Before Muzan died, did he ever use his newcomer rewards?"
Yamamoto Mei: "Who knows? Even if he did, unless he pulled something like Super Saiyan bloodline, it probably wouldn't matter."
Miyuki Uchiha: "True… Especially with Mr. Daemon's Hercules Belt, not even a Super Saiyan could go head-to-head with him, right?"
Yamamoto Mei: "Heh. Unless they know the Kamehameha or something... Oh wait, ranged attacks don't even work on Mr. Daemon. So yeah, completely countered."
Luo Hao: "Speaking of which—Saitama, Shinobu Kocho—did either of you claim your newcomer reward yet?"
Shinobu Kocho: "Newcomer reward? What's that?"
Saitama: "Eh? Never heard of it."
Esdeath: "sigh It's this—[Picture]."
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "If you're lucky, you can get broken abilities—like stopping time, creating divine gear, or even getting protagonist-tier systems."
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "Of course, if your luck's trash... you might end up with something like Luo Hao's 'Strengthening Furnace'."
Shinobu Kocho: "It can strengthen... everything?"
Miyuki Uchiha: "Pfft… Honestly, that's kind of insane. With your ability to absorb power from gods, Luo Hao, that's some wild synergy. You're actually kinda busted."
Luo Hao: "...No one would call you an idiot if you kept quiet for once."
Shinobu Kocho: "Ah... sorry. I shouldn't have asked."
Shinobu Kocho: "Alright! I'll try the lottery now."
The moment she tapped the 'Claim Reward' button, a notification popped up in the group.
[Newcomer Reward Claimed Successfully]
[Congratulations, you have obtained: Hand of Hephaestus]
Shinobu Kocho: "Huh? What's this?"
Curious, Shinobu opened the item description:
[Hand of Hephaestus]
The right hand of Hephaestus, one of the twelve Olympian gods. Though damaged and missing some functions, it retains the divine essence of forging.
Can forge and enhance weapons, armor, abilities, and artifacts.
Grants divine blessings during forging.
Current Forge Count: 1 (Gains a new use upon major strength breakthroughs)
Current Divine Blessing: Zeus
Shinobu Kocho: "Wait… this sounds… strong? And could it help Mr. Daemon?"
[Attachment: Screenshot of item]
Shinobu Kocho: "Guys, I think I got something pretty good."
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "Hephaestus... one of the big twelve? That's no joke."
Miyuki Uchiha: "Wait a sec! Isn't that like Daemon's Hand of Hermes? Both are from the Olympians!"
Yamamoto Mei: "Yeah. Daemon's Hermes hand is for stealing and refining powers. Kocho's is for forging and blessing… they're kind of opposites but complementary."
Esdeath: "Then it's possible she could forge her own divine artifact—just like Daemon."
Miyuki Uchiha: "And the first blessing is Zeus? That's OP. Too bad there's a limit on uses."
Miyuki Uchiha: "Actually… her reward might be a more polished version of Luo Hao's 'furnace'."
Luo Hao: "..."
Luo Hao: "You really want me to beat you again, don't you, Uchiha brat? Have you forgotten how I crushed you in the Naruto world?"
Miyuki Uchiha: "Heh. You can beat me all you want, Luo Hao-sama. I just think... maybe, just maybe, we'll end up together if you hit me enough?"
Luo Hao: "...I can confidently say I'm not into women. If I were to ever fall in love… it'd probably be with Daemon. Not you."
Daemon: "..."
Miyuki Uchiha: "Ehhh?! A confession?! Luo Hao, are you saying you like His Highness Daemon?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "Wow, Mr. Noble-kun really is popular."
Sakura Tosaka: "Daemon-nii is always so cool…"
Erina Nakiri: "Exactly. He may be a tyrant to outsiders, but to us in the chat group, he's reliable and kind."
Daemon: "W-Wait, stop it... you're making me blush. If you praise me too much, I won't be able to do evil things anymore!"
Despite his teasing tone, even Daemon felt his face heat up a little. Being called a "good person" by Erina of all people? That hit different.
And then, out of the corner of his eye, Daemon noticed a small private message from Shinobu.
Shinobu Kocho: "Mr. Daemon... Can I give you my forging opportunity? As thanks... for helping us defeat Muzan."
Miyuki Uchiha: "Wait—Kocho, are you serious? This is a chance to make your own divine artifact!"
Luo Hao: "Yeah, don't just give it away. Who knows when you'll get another forge chance? Don't waste your growth potential, girl."
Shinobu Kocho: "It's alright."
Shinobu Kocho: "Muzan's gone. Our mission's over. The Lord plans to disband the team… I don't need more power. But if I can help Mr. Daemon one last time—then that's enough for me."
Luo Hao: "...Tch. Fine. If that's your resolve, then I won't play the villain this time."
Daemon: "...Are you sure, Shinobu?"
Shinobu Kocho: "Yes."
Daemon: "...Alright, then. [Red Envelope]. Since this forging comes with Zeus's blessing, let's try enhancing this one."
Daemon sent over one of his personal treasures to Shinobu without hesitation.
Who would've thought... this so-called "minor world" would end up giving him something better than any mission reward?
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