In this crossover anime, many ruthless and powerful figures reside in my territory.

After listening to Liszt's words, Kagaya Ubuyashiki nodded.

"I suppose it was Mr. Lister who chose to accept Muzan's power in order to protect his territory."

"Well... that was true at first, but then something unexpected happened."

"After all, plans often deviate from their original course."

Lister cleared his throat.

"In short, after some conversations, Muzan seemed to have some misunderstandings. She talked to me about everything, which made me realize that she is often an extremely self-centered person who is extremely single-minded and ruthless in pursuing her goals."

Children...

Children who haven't been guided by moral education will indeed only think of themselves, disregard good and evil, only consider their own interests, and readily utter lies.

Recalling the recorded circumstances surrounding Muzan, Kagaya Ubuyashiki quickly sketched out Muzan's character in his mind.

So that's how it is. Being a nobleman turned into a ghost, he has no respect for human life.

"Of course, she hasn't changed in that respect."

"But after spending a long time together, her attitude towards me changed, and I... unfortunately, I'm the kind of person who responds better to gentleness than harshness, so I just couldn't bring myself to treat her cruelly anymore."

Ubuyashiki Kagaya nodded slightly.

"So this is why you chose to bear the guilt for her?"

Outside the door, Muzan felt a jolt in his heart.

"Whether it was initially going to the refugee area to treat the sick, or using your peculiar abilities to transfer the attacks on Muzan and Muzan's attacks on others onto yourself, it was all to pay the price for her."

"Mr. Lister, is this the arrogance of the strong, or perhaps the charity of the strong?"

“I am really angry that my children’s dignity and determination have been trampled on so casually.”

Lister looked at the smiling Ubuyashiki and straightened up in response with a smile.

"But that's the truth, and my stance is very clear."

"This conversation was merely a notification and explanation."

“My purpose in doing those things was not only to pay the price for Muzan, but also to make her understand the pain of possibly losing someone important.”

Muzan, who was eavesdropping, was stunned and pressed his hands to his chest.

"The only way to truly make someone repent is to start with what is most important to them."

"For Muzan, such things were once immortal and indestructible, but now..."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki suddenly realized something.

"Excuse me, has Muzan been eating human flesh recently?"

Lister replied calmly.

"Now she lives on my blood."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki remained silent.

"If it weren't for Muzan, we could have become close friends who could talk about anything."

"Perhaps in the future."

Ok?

Lister said slowly.

"What do you think about letting Muzan run a charity company?"

Kagaya Ubuyashiki was startled.

Wait a minute! Oh, I see!

Given Muzan Kibutsuji's personality, he would never do such a thing, but now that Lister has put himself as a shackle on Muzan, it is not impossible.

“Going to the place where the demons of the human heart were born would be the best punishment for her.”

"The evil in people's hearts can never be completely eradicated. As long as people still have selfish desires, the evil in people's hearts will never disappear."

Lister looked up at Kagaya Ubuyashiki.

"She doesn't have much else, but she has the most time."

What do you think of a thousand years?

"...Can you guarantee that?"

"I will go with her to do it."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki remained silent.

Why would you go to such lengths for her?

Lister answered calmly.

"So that I may have peace of mind, so that those around me may have peace of mind, so that my people may have peace of mind."

“If I, as the lord, ignore the mistakes Muzan made, sooner or later my people will follow suit and ignore their own mistakes.”

"Since I have chosen to accept Muzan's power and accept her as a member of the Red Maple Territory, then I must take responsibility for her past."

“I cannot make up for those people’s losses, nor will I let them harm Muzan. All I can do is share these burdens with her and help her make amends for the mistakes she has made over the past thousand years.”

Kagaya Ubuyashiki sighed after hearing this.

“Mr. Lister, if you continue to stay true to your original aspirations, your people will surely unite in a firm belief.”

"...I hope so."

Lister smiled helplessly, then handed a letter and a Flying Thunder God badge to Ubuyashiki Kagaya.

Should I send him the letter during the interview...?

Seeing Kagaya Ubuyashiki put away the letter, Liszt stood up.

"You don't need to worry about the ghosts. I will clean up the rest."

"There will be no more incidents of ghosts eating people."

After saying that, Liszt opened the door.

"Muzan, you're gone."

Muzan, who was kneeling at the door, raised his head and looked at Lister with teary eyes.

"You've tricked me again..."

"Correct."

"I don't want to take care of humans."

"I know."

"I don't want to stay in this world any longer."

"I know."

Muzan lowered his head in silence, then raised it again.

"You must have something else to say."

"This time they've finally used their brains."

Liszt looked up at the starry sky.

"You said you would use the time ahead to observe life and refine your understanding of life and death, right?"

"Then one has no choice but to experience the full spectrum of life's joys and sorrows, its sweet and bitter moments, its ups and downs, its anger and its fears."

"Your life as a human was incomplete, and staying by my side won't allow you to fully experience it."

"So I hope you can reintegrate into human life as your true self, instead of pretending to be someone else."

Muzan stared at Lister's profile.

"According to what you're saying, I'm afraid I'll have to face those annoying humans for a long time."

"However, since you've outmaneuvered me..."

"I will do it."

Who told you to be the strong person I admire and love?

Even though you made me feel heartbroken, I can't bring myself to hate you.

but……

Why is she so happy?

Is it because he cares about her so much?

Muzan extended her hand, and a sweet smile met Lister's eyes.

"What do we do next?"

"Let's go back to Infinite City first. I'm going to kill some ghosts. You prepare the funds to register the company tomorrow."

"Do you want me to go with you?"

"No need. At least leave a good impression on your subordinates in the end."

The next second, the two disappeared from the spot.

Inside the room, Ubuyashiki was reading a letter from Liszt.

"He really thought things through."

"This is the most acceptable outcome for everyone."

Tianyin looked over curiously.

"This character is so delicate and beautiful."

“It was written by another woman. Since Mr. Liszt is from another world, he must have had someone else write it for him.”

"This is also a lucky thing for us."

"Although the children's emotions are hard to soothe, they will no longer have to bleed and sacrifice themselves."