Chapter 29 "Do you recognize this face...?"

One sentence and you've stepped on a landmine.

Ah Zhi always seems to have the ability to provoke people's anger with just a few words, even though she doesn't mean it that way.

000 has seen this scene many times with Giyu Tomioka and Sabito.

Sabito is alright; he'll explain the situation clearly to Aori and resolve any problems on the spot. But Giyu Tomioka is a simpleton who isn't good with words, and they often just stare at each other blankly.

However, with the intervention of the stag rabbit, it is easy to handle.

However, there's no one left to help Aori deal with Upper Moon One's rage.

Moreover, based on past experience, 000 knows that mentioning anyone's name at this time will only make Kokushibo angrier.

At first, it was wondering when Kokushibo would realize that the current Ori didn't recognize it at all, but unexpectedly, Ori immediately self-destructed—as expected of you, Ori.

The results from the inspection center were already outrageous, so it seems that nothing more outrageous would surprise 000 anymore.

It sighed almost imperceptibly and said something cryptic to Azhi: "Just cry it out later."

Azhi looked confused: 【Huh?】

The rain had stopped sometime earlier, and the surrounding air had become quiet. After asking that question, Azhi keenly sensed the change in atmosphere.

It's impossible not to notice. If the atmosphere was relatively relaxed just now, then everything has changed drastically, with the temperature dropping below zero.

Azhi cautiously raised her eyes. The flickering candlelight shone brightly and dimly. Half of the Upper Moon demon's face was immersed in extreme darkness, and a terrifying shadow surged within its golden iris, staring intently at her.

It felt like he could pounce on her and devour her at any moment.

Azhi stood there, stunned.

The girl didn't realize that her body was unconsciously backing away. The fear that had never left her eyes was not unfamiliar to Kokushibo, but these were all normal reactions.

The only thing I can't tolerate is...

The towering demon could no longer control the raging emotions within him. He suddenly became cold and cruel, his nerves writhing with jealousy. His voice was hoarse as he repeated, "Do we...know...each...one..."

It was like a huge joke; nothing could have made Kokushibo lose control of himself more than those words.

These words acted like accelerants in Kokushibo's chest, causing his cold, handsome face to gradually contort, and veins to bulge on his forehead and neck.

"Who do you know?"

The Upper Moon demon's voice was deep and clear, even precious, but each word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying a chilling aura that could penetrate to the bone.

The Upper Moon spoke to Aori for the first time after she was taken away, but it was not quite the friendly conversation Aori had imagined.

He didn't seem to need Azhi's answer.

The moment she finished speaking, Azhi was grabbed by the wrist and slammed to the ground. Her back slammed against the hard ground, and her mind went blank because of the sudden attack.

The other person's long hair slipped off her shoulders and fell beside Azhi's ear, landing together with her hair. From a distance, they looked like intertwined partners, but Azhi knew that wasn't the case.

She stared blankly, and could just see the sharp teeth in his mouth that belonged only to ghosts. The sharp tips seemed to gleam with a cold light, leaving no doubt that they had the power to crush a person's throat.

Azhi almost thought he was going to bite down any second.

If only they had been mean to her from the start, she wouldn't have experienced such a psychological letdown and would have remained constantly afraid, instead of being struck down by a demon's malevolent appearance just as she mustered the courage.

Ah Zhi finally understood what 000 meant, but she didn't think that crying to the ghost could solve the crisis she was facing. She bit her lip, choked back her sobs, and turned her face away, silently shedding tears.

Crystalline tears slid down the corners of her eyes, quickly wetting the ground.

The girl's attitude was one of complete resistance, as if she had erected a thick wall in front of him, refusing his approach. This attitude only fueled Kokushibo's anger.

The darkness suppressed in his heart was released. He gritted his teeth, letting his terrifying side be revealed. He forcefully pressed his knee between the girl's legs, leaned down, and continued to interrogate, "Is this the 'righteous hero' you speak of? Or someone else?"

The burning jealousy and resentment made Kokushibo's heart coil like a venomous snake, ready to bite its prey and inject venom at any moment. He spoke very clearly, so clearly that one could almost smell the extremely strong stench of blood.

At that moment, he truly had the intention to kill.

But the girl still didn't respond. As if he couldn't bear it any longer, Kokushibo stretched out his hand.

It was a bone-chilling cold, as if the warmth just moments before had been an illusion. The large hand forcefully embedded itself into Azhi's chin, forcing her to turn her head and reveal her fair and smooth neck.

With nowhere to retreat, Aori was forced to meet Kokushibo's gaze and follow his words. Her face, which had just begun to improve, turned deathly pale again. Her lips trembled as she stammered, "I..."

It was like suffering.

Even under normal circumstances, Aori wouldn't understand his series of interrogations, let alone Aori now. She couldn't comprehend Kokushibo's accusations; she only felt that his string of sharp words were like knives cutting into her heart.

The tender flesh on her cheeks was pinched painfully, and Azhi trembled with fear. She had never experienced anything like this before. Facing the face of the evil spirit so close to hers, her round eyes instantly filled with tears, and she cried out in despair, "I don't know you!"

"You've got the wrong person."

Ah Zhi knew that the evil spirit hadn't eaten her because it might recognize her. If it realized it had mistaken her for someone else, she wouldn't be in a good situation.

A smart person would never admit it in this situation, but she did anyway.

A sour feeling spread from her heart to her limbs and bones, and then hot tears fell endlessly. Ah Zhi had cried too much today, and her thin eyelids were red and swollen.

The girl's pale lips bore the marks of her own biting. Kokushibo's fingers twitched slightly, leaving a clear, bright red fingerprint on the jawline that had been held captive.

He paused for a moment, then saw his own reflection in Azhi's perpetually watery eyes, and also saw the undisguised jealousy and hatred revealed in his six eyes.

This jealousy shattered his composure, declared everything he had done a joke, and announced his utter defeat—it was too humiliating.

Kokushibo stared at the girl beneath him, took a deep breath, released his grip, and a hint of restraint appeared in his eyes.

What happened next was like a miracle: the four terrifying eyes on the demon's face visibly faded away, leaving only the two with the inscription.

Under A-Zhi's gaze, the color of the irises in those two eyes returned to normal, the writing gradually disappeared, and except for the lines spreading across the forehead and neck, the Upper Moon Demon completely transformed into a normal human.

His facial features were impeccable, with a high nose bridge and handsome features. Only the corners of his lips were slightly upturned in a sarcastic manner, giving him an expression that A-Zhi found difficult to decipher.

Kokushibo guided the girl to touch his face, starting from the markings on his forehead and slowly sliding down to his eyes, the bridge of his nose, and then his lips, letting her touch every part meticulously.

"Do you recognize this face?" This face is exactly the same as Yoriichi Tsugikuni's.

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Author's note: Be confident, she doesn't know anyone.

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