Chapter 145: Desperate Deadly Poison?

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"Hey, you with the pig head, who gave you those two swords?"

Abel directly asked.

"Huh? Is that any of your business?"

The so-called 'pig head guy' is actually Inosuke with a pig's head mask!

The one who issued the special task order.

"Have you ever issued some kind of order?"

"What order? It's all nonsense, who are you?"

As expected, this guy doesn't know anything.

Abel always had a suspicion that the so-called "Wish Order" panel is something only he can see.

The orders he received are actually a form of an exceedingly strong 'wish.'

When such 'wish' is received by the system and then it manifests into an order form that he can see, for him to accept and complete.

So, in the end, how is the 'wish' fulfilled?

Does it just appear out of nowhere?

Or does it manifest in a more 'reasonable' manner into the hands of the "Wish Grantor"?

This was the first thing Abel wanted to figure out when he met Inosuke.

"The names of these two swords are 'Fukujū Animal Exhaustion,' correct?"

Abel immediately changed the way he asked, actually trying to fish out information.

Inosuke paused; he had only just received these swords not long ago and hadn't told anyone their names. How could the other party know?

"You, how do you know that?" he blurted out instinctively.

"Because these two swords were specially forged by a master smith on my request, and I'd like to know how they ended up in your hands."

At these words, everyone froze, including Tengen, who was whispering with his wife.

"It's impossible, our Nichirin blades are personally crafted by Master Kotetsu."

Before Inosuke could speak, the main character, Tanjiro, carrying a box on his back, stepped forward to defend his comrade.

"There's an exception to everything. Are you sure that's the case?"

Tanjiro was stumped; he turned to look at Inosuke, the person involved, and noticed that Inosuke, who usually had a fiery temper, was somewhat silent this time.

Could there really be some backstory?

"Indeed, these two swords weren't crafted by the village blacksmiths, but I've promised to keep it a secret for the other party, and since they chose to give these swords to me, they're mine now, and no one can take them away!"

Inosuke, who is usually straightforward, speaks his mind.

But he's not foolish enough to give away what is his.

However, none of this matters.

Abel already has the answer he was looking for.

It turns out that the objects he traded finally realized through a process of 'self rationalization.'

For example, the mysterious person gifting the swords.

Then the past orders might have been someone walking down the street, finding something.

Or while digging the earth, discovering treasure.

Although far-fetched, it's completely justifiable in a stroke of luck.

Abel thought for a moment; isn't this the so-called 'adventure'?

So, he himself is the actual 'immortal'?!

Abel was somewhat stunned for a moment.

He decided to carry on the act.

"So the person that craftsman chose in the end was you."

"Don't worry, although I've collected all the materials to forge these two swords, it took a lot of effort. But since he gave them to you, they're your possessions now, and I will not ask for them back."

As Abel spoke with a complex look and a reminiscent tone, the image of a reclusive expert was preliminarily established. At least the atmosphere between the two parties was no longer tense.

Instead, everyone was curious about who 'that guy' could be.

It was apparent that 'that guy' who took Abel's weapon and the one Inosuke wanted to keep secret were the same person.

There had to be a story there!

"Are you done chit-chatting? Do you really think we're invisible?" 

Gyutaro and Daki revealed their true forms, with expressions of ferocity and anger.

They were the undefeated Upper Rank Six after all, and these humans were casually chatting in front of them, not taking them seriously at all.

Furious, they were really furious!

Gyutaro began scratching the flesh on his face again.

"Stop scratching; it's ugly enough, and you're only making it worse."

"You sharp-tongued brat, do you think I didn't interrupt your idle talk for no reason? I was waiting for the poison to spread through your body!"

Only then did everyone notice the shallow cuts on Abel's arm, which they hadn't taken seriously before.

Poison, you say?!

"Here's an antidote, catch!"

Uzui Tengen immediately took out an antidote and threw it.

Gyutaro continued to dig in his ear, not at all intent on stopping it, and only laughed loudly:

"Hahaha, useless, the deadly poison I coated on the Blood Scythe, even a pillar won't last long against it, and no antidote will work."

"In other words, this guy is as good as dead."

Daki also laughed loudly, her eyes full of the pleasure of revenge.

The faces of everyone else turned pale.

"Oh, so you're saying that from this moment on, I don't have to hold back anymore, is that right?"

Abel's expression was very calm, as if he was not the one dying from poison.

This composure came from his strong resistance to poison, from his innate "Warrior's Soul," and even more so because his body was just an energy projection!

Death was inconsequential; it wouldn't harm his actual body.

The worst-case scenario would just be failing to fulfill the prayer order.

So, was there any need to be afraid?

Not at all!

"Asura Aurora Slash!"

Abel, wielding an ice blade, swung it gently, and a powerful flying slash pierced through the building opposite, turning it into rubble.

All the ribbons Daki used to defend were severed, offering no resistance whatsoever.

Fortunately, there was some distance between them, allowing Gyutaro and Daki to successfully dodge.

Nevertheless, their complexions looked somewhat unpleasant.

"Still able to release such a terrifying slash after being poisoned, who exactly is this guy? And what breathing technique was that just now?"

Not only were Gyutaro and Daki wondering about this, but Tanjiro and others who arrived later thought the same.

Fortunately, this mysterious person seemed to be on their side.

And that was enough!

"Blood Demon Art: Flying Blood Scythe!"

"Watch out!"

Faced with Gyutaro's frantic counterattack, Uzui Tengen shouted and rushed forward, kicking Tanjiro and Inosuke to the side.

He himself wielded dual blades to shatter all the flying blood scythes!

Tanjiro and the others immediately grasped their Nichirin Blades, activated their breathing techniques, and charged in, but were easily intercepted by the ribbons controlled by Daki.

The siblings, one attacking and one defending, coordinated impeccably.