Only I Know the Plot of the Anime World - Chapter 74
Butterfly Estate, the secret room of the Insect Pillar.
“Faster.”
“But I—”
“Stop talking! I’m just getting into it. If you back out now, I’ll deal with you myself.”
Under the Insect Pillar’s oppressive presence, Fang Bo gritted his teeth and continued his intense effort, soon accumulating a full cup of liquid.
After finishing, the Shikigami lay exhausted to the side, feeling utterly drained.
Fang Bo felt similarly drained—especially his wallet. Each summons cost 60 plot points, and he was about to faint from the expense.
Butterfly Shinobu’s face lit up with excitement as she dripped the acquired toxin into the experimental tank, mixing it with a strange substance.
“It’s done.”
Holding the beautifully purple test tube, she moved to the back of the lab and unveiled an iron cage hidden under a black cloth.
Fang Bo curiously approached, discovering that the cage contained a demon.
While this was an extraordinary sight, he strangely didn’t feel surprised.
When the new toxin was applied, the once calm demon began howling in pain, emitting white steam as if exposed to sunlight.
Seeing the woman create a super toxin by herself, Fang Bo couldn’t help but silently praise her skill. But when he turned to look at her, he saw a terrifying killing intent in her eyes.
He remained silent, able to guess her thoughts.
Years ago, the Insect Pillar’s sister, Kanae, was killed by the Upper Rank Two demon, Doma. Since then, Butterfly Shinobu took over the Butterfly Estate, eventually becoming one of the Hashira.
She had always harbored a desire to kill the demon that took her sister’s life personally. Knowing she couldn’t defeat him by sheer strength alone, she dedicated herself to mastering poisons.
The arrival of the Shikigami finally gave her the means to achieve her goal. Now, all she needed was to find her enemy.
“Even if it kills me, I’ll make you pay for my sister’s death.”
This deep-seated hatred was evident in her violet eyes, piercing Fang Bo’s heart.
Butterfly Shinobu possessed the potent Wisteria poison, capable of dissolving demon bodies. However, the strong regenerative abilities of Upper Rank demons often countered its slow effect.
With the Shikigami’s toxin, the two poisons combined would be far more effective.
Her target was Doma, the Upper-Rank Two demon who devoured her sister. With this new toxin, Butterfly Shinobu now had a chance to personally take her revenge without sacrificing her life.
Or, she might seek help from a newly appointed Hashira, the Puppeteer.
[Side Task: Butterfly Shinobu’s Request (Completed)]
[You received 120 Plot Points]
[You received Basic Swordsmanship LV1 Scroll]
Looking at the task rewards, Fang Bo felt slightly conflicted, realizing he had almost lost plot points.
Nonetheless, he now had the Basic Swordsmanship skill scroll. Combined with Basic Close Combat, his close-range attacks were finally taking shape.
Recording the toxin mixture ratio, the Shikigami’s leftover toxin was enough for Butterfly Shinobu to use.
After storing her notes, she quietly moved to the window, gazing at the sparrows on the treetops and pondering a matter.
After a long while, she finally said, “Can you confirm the demon’s identity on the train?”
“No,” Fang Bo shook his head, saying the enemy was likely a demon adept at hand-to-hand combat.
“I see,” Butterfly Shinobu lowered her head in disappointment, murmuring.
Perhaps out of gratitude for his help or due to a sense of responsibility, she ultimately agreed to join the hunt for the Upper-Rank demon.
She wasn’t afraid of death but wanted to face her sister’s killer before dying.
However, Butterfly Shinobu knew the strength of Upper-Rank demons. She believed at least two or three Hashira needed to take down one.
If she didn’t go, she’d soon hear news of her comrades’ deaths.
“Alright, I’ll go with you,” she said, relieving Fang Bo sigh.
As they were about to depart, Fang Bo stopped her.
“Wait a moment.”
Facing her puzzled gaze, he explained his concern. If three Hashira acted together, the enemy might retreat. The best strategy was for her to appear after the battle began.
“I understand,” she nodded, took the intel sheet from him, and left the lab.
Seeing this, Fang Bo quickly departed to inform his teammates.
Traveling with other Reincarnators might reduce the rewards for killing an Upper-Rank demon, but it significantly increased their safety.
The enemy was the third-strongest, able to keep fighting even after decapitation.
Even with the Flame and Insect Pillars, victory wasn’t guaranteed.
Fang Bo wasn’t shortsighted. Instead of risking solo actions, he preferred to unite all available forces for a decisive battle.
A stronger team would also make other tasks more manageable.
They had discussed this before, so his teammates would have an answer by now.
Returning to the room, he saw the two men looking slightly tense.
“Did you succeed?” The Cursed Sorcerer stood up, appearing somewhat anxious.
From his teammates’ explanations, he understood the enemy’s power.
Frankly, they couldn’t handle such an opponent alone. Without the strength of the story characters, the three of them could barely last ten seconds.
Meeting Ali’s gaze, Fang Bo nodded, “Yes, the Insect Pillar agreed to join us.”
“Great,” Darren also stood up and immediately initiated a one-sided trade.
[No. 10821 traded you 800 Plot Points]
Hidden task rewards were substantial, and a contract alone couldn’t suffice. Trading items and plot points were the best way to ensure future cooperation.
No effort, no reward.
As Darren accepted the shared hidden task, he suddenly remembered something.
After receiving the Lower Rank demon’s items, he had promised not to take the next box’s rewards.
This promise would apply to any significant loot, and trying to claim a white-grade box would be cheating.
Realizing he might miss out on a golden box, Darren felt ants crawling all over him.
Seeing his actions, Ali also sent over his plot points.
[No. 12443 traded you 800 Plot Points]
In no time, Fang Bo’s plot points surpassed the 2,000 mark again.
If he had more time, he’d return to the Demon Slayer Corps’ headquarters to exchange for the Hashira uniform.
The uniform was equipped with gear that provided attribute bonuses, but there wasn’t enough time.
“Let’s go.”
The Flame Pillar was already en route; they had to hurry. Considering the train had been halted, there should be enough time.
Leaving the house, Fang Bo spotted the Reincarnator doctor in the distance.
He was also heading out for a task.
“What a coincidence,” the doctor smiled and waved as if seeing an old friend.
Fang Bo was momentarily stunned before smiling back, greeting him.
Previously, the doctor seemed cold and unsmiling, but today, he appeared entirely different.
These details were unimportant, and they went their separate ways.
Watching their departure, the doctor lowered his head, concealing the killing intent in his eyes.
“Not yet, we can’t be reckless in this world.”
“Alright, let’s find a place to release this killing urge.”
“Patience, we have a task now. There will be suitable prey there.”
“Ha ha ha ha ha!”
In a bizarre soliloquy, the doctor’s figure slowly disappeared from the Butterfly Estate.
At night, atop a mountain a few kilometers from the train station.
“What a beautiful view.” A young man in a black coat extended his arms as if embracing the darkness.
Enmu, the Lower Rank One of the Twelve Kizuki, was the mastermind behind the train incidents, intending to lure the Hashira.
With Mount Natagumo’s fall, Muzan doubted the value of the Lower Ranks, demanding results.
“I don’t want to disappoint Muzan-sama.” Enmu turned, revealing a crowd of humans behind him.
Uncontrolled yet not trying to escape, these humans gazed at him eagerly.
“Please, let me return to my dream.”
“I don’t want to stay in reality.”
“Where am I…”
“We’re in hell!”
Listening to their cries, Enmu seemed exceptionally pleased.
Smiling, he waved his hand, speaking like a friendly older brother, “Don’t worry. Help me kill the Demon Slayers, and I’ll let you dwell in the happiest dreams.”
To validate his words, Enmu snapped his fingers.
In the next instant, each person’s face lit up with satisfaction as if transported to paradise.
“Yes, that’s right. Follow my orders, and you’ll experience all the world’s beauty.”
Enmu smiled joyfully, not for manipulating these humans, but because he sensed the arrival of powerful beings.
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