Chapter 181: Swordsmith Vige


    Of course, the event that took ce in the Infinity Castle remained unknown, even to the Demon yer Corps, which boasted an exceptional intelligencework.


    After all, the space where the Infinity Castle was located could not be discovered or entered, not even by the Kasugai Crow, making it impossible to obtain any useful information.


    However, the intelligencework of the Demon yer Corps actually discovered that after their headquarters was attacked by multiple Upper Ranks, the demons'' activities became unpredictable.


    Some of them mysteriously disappeared, some became extremely active, and some seemed to have other purposes, no longer staying in one ce but moving from ce to ce.


    Some even started killing each other, causing significant chaos, especially the Twelve Kizuki.


    With the Lower Ranks disbanded and two Upper Ranks in, their actions became extremely uncontroble.


    Not only did they no longer simply hunt for food or kill the Demon yers of the Demon yer Corps, but they also suddenly appeared and disappeared in various viges and towns, their movements and purposes bingpletely bizarre and mysterious.


    Upon learning this information, the higher-ups of the Demon yer Corps became highly alert. It was understandable since the abnormal actions of the demons indicated that everything Riezel had said might indeede true.


    Muzan was about to take action, meaning the great battle between the Twelve Kizuki and the Demon yer Corps was about to ignite.Clearly, this put all the Hashira on high alert, tightening the strings in their hearts. Moreover, the more impatient Hashira, thinking they might soon have to fight the Upper Ranks and even the Demon King, became eager to improve their strength.


    Demon yer Mark, Bright Red Nichirin Sword, and Transparent World—knowing that these three abilities existed, all the Hashira now urgently wanted to possess them.


    Only by awakening these three abilities would they have a chance of winning against the Upper Ranks and Demon King. Even the usually rebellious Hashira, who didn''t want to admit this, had no reason to refuse to be stronger.


    Unfortunately, the new head instructor did not immediately begin their training. After all, the Demon yer Corps was busy relocating their headquarters, collectively moving to the Swordsmith Vige.


    Evidently, this task was not easy toplete.


    Not only because the Swordsmith Vige''s location was secret and the routeplex, but also due to therge number of people. Moving so many people to the vige in this situation was indeed not simple.


    Training could not take ce on the road, so the top priority was to assist in the headquarters'' relocation, with other matters temporarily put on hold.


    To this end, the Hashira were dispersed and assigned to lead several groups of people along designated routes to the Swordsmith Vige.


    Riezel, along with the Ubuyashiki family, was among the first group to reach the Swordsmith Vige.


    "Is this the Swordsmith Vige?"


    When Riezel arrived at the Swordsmith Vige, he took a look around the entire ce.


    It really was a vige.


    Most of the buildings here were wooden houses, not too big or too small, looking very simple.


    Surrounding the vige were watchtowers, seemingly upied by members of the Demon yer Corps regrly, demonstrating how much the Corps valued the vige.


    On top of that, the vige was surrounded by mountains and forests on all sides, making it impossible to enter without going through the winding paths in the forest.


    In the air of this vige, there was a faint smell of iron and burnt fire, reminding him of the time he entered the industrial area of Orario looking for Tsubaki''s workshop.


    Even though the vige''s poption didn''t seemrge, everyone wore a hyottoko mask to signify their identity as swordsmiths.


    Meanwhile, as Riezel observed his surroundings, a man who seemed to be the vige chief approached while bringing arge number of people to wee the arriving Demon yer Corps and Kagaya.


    "Wee to the Swordsmith Vige, Master."


    The vige chief greeted Kagaya with a respectful tone, even bowing his head.


    His name was Thikawahara Thin—a name that made Riezel hesitate to speak it.


    Thin himself was an elderly and short man. Although his exact age was hidden by his mask, the respect shown by the surrounding swordsmiths made it clear that he was a respected elder in the Swordsmith Vige.


    In the Swordsmith Vige, his skills seemed to be the best, and his swordsmithing technique was the most advanced. Many Hashira from the Demon yer Corps wanted him to forge their swords, but only a few seeded, showing the high status of the vige chief.


    Yet, in front of Kagaya, this vige chief bowed his head in respect.


    "Raise your head."


    Kagaya''s physical condition had deteriorated recently, constantly coughing, with disfiguring, rotting scars appearing more on his face and body. Without assistance, he truly couldn''t walk.


    Considering his condition, he was carried the whole way by the Kakushi using a wooden sedan chair and was still sitting on it, unable to get down.


    Even so, he still wore a gentle expression as he spoke to Thin.


    "Thank you for your trouble—"


    <em>*Cough!* *Cough!*</em>


    Seeing Kagaya cough painfully, Thin quickly responded.


    "No, no, it''s no trouble at all! The Swordsmith Vige and the Demon yer Corps are one. We are actually very happy you could relocate here."


    What he said was true.


    When one saw the Swordsmith Vige, it did not have an aloof or isted atmosphere. In fact, due to their long-term dealings with the Demon yer Corps, both sides had a high degree of eptance and a tacit understanding of each other.


    After all, the swordsmiths of the Swordsmith Vige frequently forged swords for the Demon yers, building a rtionship of trust. Because of this, the vige truly weed the arrival of the Corps, especially since the entire headquarters was moving here, greatly enhancing the vige''s security.


    After hearing that the headquarters of the Demon yer Corps had been attacked by demons, Thin felt a great sense of crisis, worrying that the location of the vige might be exposed and attacked by demons, especially since demon activity had be abnormal recently.


    Clearly, this made him deeply concerned about the safety of the vige and the potential loss of the swordsmithing''s heritage.


    However, now that the Demon yer Corps had arrived and moved their headquarters here, Thin couldn''t be more weing.


    "Is this the new head instructor of the Corps, Tsugikuni Yoriichi?"


    Thin greeted Riezel, who stood nearby, looking a bit out of ce.


    They were well-informed and already knew that the Demon yer Corps had established a new position of head instructor, a role equivalent in status to the Master of the Corps.


    In other words, this young man held a high position within the Demon yer Corps, with the highest level ofmand, even able to freely deploy the Hashira.


    Undoubtedly, he was an influential figure.


    Moreover, the fact that this role was taken by a great swordsman who had saved the Demon yer Corps by defeating several Upper Ranks in the recent attack made it even more convincing.


    As a result, Thin greeted Riezel with the same respect he showed to Kagaya.


    "Don''t mind me, I''m just going with the flow."


    Riezel responded calmly, not really caring about such matters.


    Truthfully, he wasn''t particrly interested in being the so-called head instructor. He stayed with the Demon yer Corps out of gratitude for the help they provided during his practice period and to use the remaining time in this world to kill demons, hoping to umte more excelia.


    He didn''t refuse Kagaya''s invitation for these reasons.


    After all, once Muzan died, demons would disappear, and the Demon yer Corps would lose its purpose and eventually disband.


    Therefore, staying with the Demon yer Corps didn''t really concern him.


    Of course, there were some benefits.


    Firstly, the Demon yer Corps had a great intelligencework, which allowed him to obtain information about demons.


    Secondly, he could also train the Hashira and help them awaken their abilities during this time to repay the Demon yer Corps for their kindness. Beyond this, he had no intention of taking on the responsibilities of head instructor or managing the entire Corps.


    As such, Riezel didn''t truly acknowledge the position of head instructor, seeing himself more as an advisor or consultant.


    Kagaya seemed to notice his thoughts but didn''t mind, simply smiling gently.


    Thin initially wanted to exchange a few polite words, but when he bowed his head, he suddenly noticed the sword at Riezel''s waist.


    "Oooh… that sword…" Thin''s eyes suddenly lit up.


    His sudden excitement drew the attention of the surrounding swordsmiths to Riezel''s sword.


    Immediately, several skilled swordsmiths noticed something unusual.


    "Hey, isn''t that sword look incredible?"


    "I can smell an amazing quality from it."


    "That''s the kind of iron that''s superior to anything, even if hammered a thousand times!"


    "The materials used to forge that de are surely extraordinary!"


    Saying these, the swordsmiths grew more and more excited.


    "Can I take a look at your sword, Lord Head Instructor?"


    Thin, with a fervent attitude, eagerly approached Riezel to make his request.


    "I don''t mind but..." Riezel answered with furrowed brows. "Don''t touch anything other than the scabbard."


    In the next moment, he removed Hermit from his waist and handed it to Thin.


    "What a superb craftsmanship…"


    Thin caressed Hermit''s scabbard, his voice trembling with admiration.


    "It''s impossible to see any trace of human handiwork... It''s as if the scabbard was formed naturally from a single piece of iron... It''s so magical!"


    "Who forged this scabbard? Could it be a god, or maybe the heaven and the earth itself?"


    "Without a doubt... this quality… this smoothness... as if made by heaven… amazing!"


    Without thinking, Thin reached out to grip the handle.


    "Stop!"


    Riezel quickly called out to stop Thin, but unfortunately, he was toote.


    <em>*Pssst—!*</em>


    As soon as Thin touched the handle, his hand was burned by an intense heat.