Maple chuckled slightly and looked at Mitsuri; his voice was calm yet not distant.
"This should be Senior Kanroji, right? Kocho mentioned you to me. It is truly better to see than to hear. No wonder everyone was full of praise towards the 'Love Pillar' these last few days since I arrived here."
Speaking of this, Maple paused for a moment and glanced at Mitsuri, whose cheeks were flushed, and at Obanai, who had a somewhat unkind look in his eyes. Some bad "traits" awakened again, and he suddenly pretended to be sad and sighed.
"Ah! Unfortunately, since I was only 16 years old, I can't be too cruel, eh… Ah, this should be the senior 'Snake Pillar,' right? I heard that everyone in the Demon Slayer Corps is very optimistic about you two, so I'll give you my best wishes."
"You, overly familiar guy! You, tell me clearly! What do you mean by 'w-' 'w-' 'we'…"
Hearing Maple's teasing, Obanai's unkind eyes immediately showed a hint of panic, even his originally loud questioning voice, when it reached the "keypoints," became almost inaudible.
Seeing his "best friend" being so "cowardly," "Kaburamaru,'' the little snake wrapped around Obanai's neck, turned his neck unbearably.
"Hahaha! Everyone is so lively!"
Kyojuro's hearty laughter broke Mitsuri and Obanai's avoidance of each other's "flirting gaze." However, looking at this eldest brother's pure sunny smile, it was obvious that he did not realize he had invisibly enlivened the atmosphere.
No, maybe this can be attributed to Kyojuro's keen awareness of emotions? Who knows.
At least there are still two lords, "Water Pillar" and "Mist Pillar," who did not want to be named, still had not figured out the situation.
"Ara, Mr. Feng, you seem to be quite sensitive to a lady's age."
Shinobu, who was walking in front of Maple, suddenly slowed down and turned her head as if to ask Maple.
But not sure why, even though it was clearly a very gentle smile, Maple felt his spirituality was giving a crazy warning, as if a blood-red word "danger" appeared above his head.
A man who knows the current affairs is a wise man, so Maple immediately shut his mouth tightly. His calm and innocent look made other people have an impression of "Did he say something?"
"What Kyojuro said is right. It is great to see everyone safe and sound."
At this time, a gentle male voice was heard in the mansion, and along with the sound of the door opening, the mansion owner slowly walked out.
The man wore a white and loose kimono; his gentle temperament was like that of a gentleman. Even though most of his face was disfigured, it still could not hide his previously youthful beauty.
"Kagaya Ubuyashiki, leader of the Demon Slayer Corps."
Maple's eyes narrowed slightly and secretly said to himself.
"What a tough person."
Maple had previously met this "lord" who was deeply cursed; for Maple, who was extremely sensitive to death, he had immediately used his spiritual vision and noticed the pain and weakness of Kagaya Ubuyashiki's spiritual body.
But the more this was so, the more Maple was amazed by Kagaya's inner gentleness and calmness…
An ordinary mortal who was burdened with an extraordinary curse could actually be like this.
What surprised Maple even more was that Kagaya seemed to be able to intuitively feel his "emptiness."
"Mr. Feng is so lonely; do not worry, in here, everyone can be your companion."
This was Kagaya's original words and also an honest word of an "ordinary person." Maple, who sat opposite Kagaya, could distinguish it very clearly.
"'Lonely' is it? Maybe…, a soul that only knows 'despair' definitely suits this description."
However, in the end, Maple still did not mention the words in his heart, only nodded slightly at Kagaya.
However, along with Kagaya's appearance and the Pillars' salute, Maple's thoughts were interrupted.
"Greetings, my lord!"
The nine current "Pillars" knelt down and saluted loudly.
That kind of serious greeting was sufficient to show anyone not to doubt their respect.
The only problem was, for Maple, a "modern person," it made him rather "outstanding." After all, he was the only one who only bowed slightly and raised his hand in greeting.
"This is an oversight on my part."
Seeing this scene, Maple's mind immediately reacted and began to think of a solution. This was because he had seen the unhappiness in the eyes of Shinazugawa Sanemi.
"Arrogant boy! Right now, you are not yet a Pillar; don't you think you are too arrogant?!"
Sure enough, the next moment, Sanemi, with veins popping on his forehead, turned his head and stared ferociously at Maple, who gave a salute while standing. Besides dissatisfaction, there seemed to be some unknown deep meaning in his eyes.
"Senior Shinazugawa, it is just a different custom. There is an old saying where I was born, 'there is gold under a man's knees.'"
Maple's mind was spinning and had already prepared his words. He explained calmly and slowly. At the same time, he also thoughtfully glanced at Sanemi, who seemed a bit "brainless."
"I also respect Mr. Ubuyashiki because this is already the highest etiquette in our hometown. I hope Senior Shinazugawa can understand."
"Hmph! A smooth-tongued boy!"
Sanemi curled his lips, glared fiercely at this "arrogant" junior; he had now seen this "Feng's" verbal skills. Now whether this "Feng's" physical skills were as powerful as what Muichiro said.
Otherwise, he would not mind letting this boy suffer.
However, Maple's next word put Sanemi on the spot again.
"Senior Shinazugawa seemed to be eager to incite me… do you want to test my level? Maybe I can call it a care from my seniors."
"You kid! Are too arrogant! It seems that I need to teach you how to respect your seniors!"
Sanemi did have the thought of testing Maple's strength. After all, the position of "Pillar" was too important; the burden required excellent strength to shoulder.
He would never allow an unqualified person to tarnish this position, so even when the Flame Pillar wanted to take office, he still had to test him.
But now that his hidden thoughts were revealed, Sanemi became furious and wanted to teach Maple a lesson.
"Sanemi, you have the intention, however, it does not have to be this way. Next, I will explain it to everyone in detail. Everyone, please get up."
Seeing Sanemi's overreaction, Ubuyashiki Kagaya naturally refused to watch the "Pillars' ' conflict and immediately spoke out to comfort him.
"Yes, my lord! I was impulsive; please forgive me!"
Kagaya's calm dissuasion immediately brought Sanemi back to his senses; he realized his gaffe and quickly bowed his head and apologized.
"'There is gold under a man's knees,' is it? Yes, a very good 'statement'! To not lose courage in front of us. Just by this 'measurement'. I, the 'God of Festival' approve of you, Mr. Feng!" (?)
Uzui Tengen stood up and gave a thumbs up to Maple. The jewelry on his forehead shone brightly in the sun. Truly worthy of the name "Flamboyant."
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