"Only the two of us left…"
Akaza's mood was extremely unpleasant after hearing Douma's words, but considering they only met during meetings and he wouldn't have to see that face or hear that guy's voice after this period, Akaza's mindset relaxed a little.
However, Muzan's next sentence immediately made him feel a sense of utter despair.
"From now on, the two of you will stay in Infinity Castle. If any humans or animals appear around Infinity Castle, you will directly eliminate them. Do you understand?"
Muzan looked at Akaza and Douma and spoke.
His nerves were now extremely sensitive; he would not allow any potential threats. All unstable factors in the surroundings had to be eliminated, not even a mosquito or a fly could enter Infinity Castle.
Akaza desperately wanted to refuse. To be stuck with this guy, Douma, in Infinity Castle, if he couldn't kill him, he would probably go crazy very quickly. But in the end, he still replied with a "Yes."
Muzan noticed Akaza's inner thoughts. If it were normal times, he probably wouldn't have bothered or might have even scolded him, but now was different. He only had these two Upper Moons left, and they were among the few subordinates he currently had who could be put to good use.
"Akaza, I believe your power will one day surpass Kokushibou. You can also diligently cultivate during your time in Infinity Castle. If you can defeat the enemy that even Kokushibou couldn't defeat in the future, the position of upper moon one will be yours."
Muzan soothed Akaza with his slightly magnetic voice. The reason he summoned Akaza and Douma back to stay in Infinity Castle was, on one hand, to have them clear all potential security risks around Infinity Castle, and on the other hand, so that if Musashi truly came knocking one day, he could throw these two Upper Moons out to buy some time, increasing his chances of successful escape.
Although Nakime could move the location of Infinity Castle, the consumption was too great, and he couldn't constantly use this ability. Even though Nakime had been strengthened once by him, this ability still couldn't be used frequently.
Akaza felt like he had misheard, somewhat disbelieving that his boss would say such words to him. He clearly remembered being harshly scolded the last time he returned from Infinity Train.
"Thank you for your kindness, Master. This subordinate will definitely continue to grow stronger and resolve all your worries."
Akaza bowed his head and said.
Although he wasn't quite sure what was going on, the change in his boss's attitude was a good thing for Akaza.
Musashi… is he even stronger than that Kokushibou guy? It seems I need to cultivate even harder… Perhaps there's still a chance to fight him in the future…
On the other hand, Akaza also learned who had slain Kokushibou, and felt a surge of eagerness in his heart. Although he knew he might not be able to defeat the opponent, he still yearned to fight strong opponents.
"What about me, Master Muzan? What should happen to my Eternal Paradise Faith? Speaking of which, there are quite a few delicious girls among this generation's followers. It would be too much of a waste to just leave them there, wouldn't it?"
At this moment, Douma quickly pointed to himself and spoke to Muzan.
"Later, have Nakime send you back. You gather your followers yourself. Gather as many as you can, and then have Nakime teleport them all into Infinity Castle. Some will be used as food, and the others I will turn into mutant demons with Lower Moon strength."
Muzan replied to Douma.
Although mutant demons are not as versatile as abnormal demons with Blood Demon Art, their strength is the easiest to increase. As long as there are enough of them, they can at least serve some purpose.
Of course, this was Muzan's worst-case scenario. If he could hide well, he believed Musashi shouldn't be able to find his location. Even if he knew his location, he shouldn't be able to enter Infinity Castle. If he truly entered Infinity Castle, then he would abandon all other demons to try his best to escape.
Muzan believed he had thought of everything thoroughly enough. As long as he could hide for nearly a hundred years, outliving Musashi like he did four hundred years ago, then it would still be his victory.
"I understand, Master Muzan! I'll go back and gather the followers immediately!
It's just… after they are sent here, can I keep some girls as food?"
Douma immediately agreed to Muzan's arrangement, and then he made a small suggestion.
Akaza, standing nearby, showed a look of disgust when he heard his words, but since they were in front of Muzan, he didn't take any further action.
"Suit yourself."
Muzan replied and then had Nakime transfer him to another room.
"Hahahaha, we'll be spending time together from now on, Akaza-kakka."
No sooner had Muzan left than Douma embraced Akaza's shoulders and said with a laugh, completely devoid of the sadness he had shown earlier upon hearing of Kokushibou and Hantengu's deaths.
"Get lost."
Akaza said coldly to Douma, his fists clenched. The thought of living under the same roof as this guy from now on made him feel nauseous.
"You can't be like that, Akaza-kakka. We might even live together in the future, how can you be so resistant to me? We should…"
Douma, hearing Akaza's warning, not only didn't move away but even leaned closer.
Just as Akaza was about to make a move, accompanied by the sound of a biwa, Douma's figure suddenly vanished. He hadn't even finished speaking.
And then, when he came to his senses, he was already back in the Eternal Paradise Faith.
"Ah, Biwa Sister is still so impatient. It makes her less cute."
Douma sighed and shook his head, attributing Nakime's actions to her being too hasty, without considering if he himself was disliked.
At this moment, a knock on the door reached Douma's ears.
"Come in." After putting on his cult leader's hat, Douma sat on the cushion, propping his head with his hand, and spoke.
A bald follower pushed the door open and entered.
"Master Cult Leader, three people wish to join our cult today. Would you like to see them?"
The bald follower knelt on the ground and spoke to Douma.
Douma yawned upon hearing this, then replied, "No need, just approve their entry. Also, tonight, gather all the followers of my cult.
I will hold a ceremony tonight to help everyone cleanse their spiritual impurities."
The bald follower's expression brightened with surprise upon hearing this, then he asked with some apprehension, "Master Cult Leader, can male followers also participate?"
In the past, such activities were only for female followers, and in small numbers. After these events, many of the participating followers even ascended, causing the male followers of the Eternal Paradise Faith to always feel some resentment, thinking that the Master Cult Leader was somewhat gender-biased.
"Of course, all followers can and must participate, or any other worldly people who wish to cleanse their souls can also join this ceremony."
Douma smiled and nodded upon hearing this.
"Thank you for your grace, Master Cult Leader!"
The bald follower, moved by Douma's words, immediately prostrated himself on the ground and kowtowed to him.
"No need to thank me, this is the will of Heaven that I have heard. Go quickly and do it." Douma said with a slight smile, his rainbow-colored eyes appearing as if he were truly a son of god who could comprehend the will of Heaven.
"Yes! This subordinate will go now!"
The bald follower replied and left excitedly.