"Even a sharp sword will become dull when you try to cut your friend."
— Ashura Doji, One Piece
[ Push the Story Forward with your Power Stones ]
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Mitsuri Kanroji was a perfect fit for the Rook. With her large appetite and muscle density eight times that of an average person, she possessed incredible strength and defense, surpassing even most men.
"Of course, Mitsuri-san, please come over here," Roy said.
"Eh? What are we doing?" Mitsuri asked, though she obediently joined the group.
"You'll see in a moment," Roy replied with a mysterious smile.
A blue magic circle appeared beneath their feet, radiating a brilliant light.
The Lucifuge family's large-scale teleportation magic could transport others.
In the next instant, they vanished from the Butterfly Mansion.
They reappeared in a spacious church hall.
Mitsuri, still dazed from the sudden teleportation, looked around in confusion.
"Where are we?"
"We're inside the Paradise Faith's church," Roy explained.
It was already evening, but their Devil vision allowed them to see clearly in the dim light.
"Paradise Faith?"
Mitsuri had only heard Shinobu mention finding Doma, Upper Rank Two. She hadn't been privy to the earlier conversation and was still confused.
"We'll explain later. Let's find Doma first. Follow me."
Upon entering the church, Roy immediately sensed Doma's presence.
He used his magic to conceal their auras as they exited the church and approached the room where Doma resided.
Inside, they saw Doma, with his white hair, rainbow eyes, and a serene smile perpetually etched on his face. He wore a hat and spoke in a calm, gentle tone.
Doma sat facing a young girl, listening to her tale of misfortune.
After hearing her story, Doma's smile remained unchanged.
"That's truly unfortunate," he said in a soothing voice. "My child, allow me to offer you salvation."
"Really? Master Bishop?" the girl asked, her eyes wide with naive hope.
"Of course. Come closer."
The girl stood and approached Doma.
Doma embraced her, his sharp fangs extending from his mouth.
He was about to bite down.
Shinobu, who had witnessed the entire scene, could no longer restrain herself. She burst through the window, kicking Doma away and snatching the girl from his grasp.
"Damn it! Who's there?" Doma roared, enraged at having his meal snatched away and being attacked.
He lunged at Shinobu with incredible speed, his iron fan coated in ice crystals aimed at her.
The golden fan, adorned with lotus patterns, had edges as sharp as blades.
Doma clearly intended to kill with a single blow.
However, Shinobu was no longer the same girl he had encountered before.
With a nimble leap, she effortlessly evaded his attack.
Doma, now outside the room, found himself surrounded.
"Who are you?" he asked, his smile still plastered on his face.
But Doma had no human emotions. His smile was merely a facade.
"Doma, Upper Rank Two, it seems you don't remember me," Shinobu said with a cold sneer.
"You are...?" Doma looked at Shinobu, a flicker of recognition in his eyes.
Then, to everyone's surprise, he dug his fingers into his temples, seemingly searching his memories.
"Ah, I remember now! There was another girl who wore a butterfly haori. Unfortunately, I didn't get to eat her. Such a shame."
Doma finally recalled Kanae, expressing his regret at not having consumed her.
His words ignited Shinobu's fury, and she was about to attack.
But Kanae spoke up.
"Doma-san, it's an honor that you remember me."
Doma turned towards the voice, his eyes widening in surprise.
"It's you! That girl from before? You're alive?"
His voice was filled with excitement. Not having consumed Kanae had always been a lingering regret.
Now that she stood before him once again, he could finally rectify that.
Because Roy had concealed their auras, Doma didn't sense any danger.
"Doma-san," Kanae asked with a gentle smile, "do you believe humans and Demons can coexist peacefully?"
"Of course," Doma replied without hesitation.
"As the leader of the Paradise Faith, I've been guiding people towards salvation."
"Why don't you join the Paradise Faith?" he offered, inviting Kanae to join his cult.
"Hah! And your so-called salvation involves devouring them?" Roy scoffed.
Such lies could only deceive someone as naive as Kanae.
Despite his true intentions being exposed, Doma's expression remained unchanged.
"Everyone I've consumed has been saved," he claimed with a smile. "They no longer experience pain or sadness. They become a part of me and find eternal happiness."
His words were met with disgust from the girls.
Kanae lowered her head, murmuring, "It seems I was truly naive. How could Demons ever coexist peacefully with humans?"
"Kanae, don't be sad. There are Demons who can coexist with humans," Roy reassured her.
"Really?"
"Yes. But those Demons don't need our concern. Our task is to eliminate the Demons who prey on humans."
Kanae's eyes lit up at Roy's words.
"You're right! I was foolish. If we eliminate all the man-eating Demons, the remaining ones must be those who can coexist with humans, right?"
Roy was relieved that Kanae finally understood.
While kindness was a virtue, showing kindness to enemies was foolish.
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