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

"After receiving the experience from you, sir, they discussed and made this. When it was put up yesterday, many townspeople came to see it and said they would work even harder."

"...acting on his own initiative."

Lister thought of two of his maids whose personalities were exactly opposite. Perhaps it was because of the conflict between the canine and cat bloodlines. Sometimes Betty and Priy had an incredibly good relationship, and sometimes they had an incredibly bad one.

Perhaps it's not so bad that they put a statue there; at least it might boost their confidence.

It was a strange feeling, as it was the first time he had ever seen his own statue.

"Cortini, as expected, a lord can't stay in the castle forever."

"The difference between reading data and seeing it with your own eyes is like night and day."

Kotini stood quietly beside Lister, listening to what he had to say.

"For the past two weeks, I've focused most of my energy on the people from another world, and before I knew it, I had forgotten my promise."

"From now on, remind me to come to town and take a good walk every now and then."

“If the smiles disappear from their faces, that’s probably when I, as the lord, have failed in my duty.”

Lister turned and sat by the pool, looking at the newly revitalized street.

Kotini hesitated for a moment, then sat down next to Lister.

She felt the warm touch of another person pressed against her right side and whispered.

"We will."

"Didn't you tell us before, sir, not to forget our original aspirations?"

"……It really is."

Lister chuckled, then looked at Cortini's delicate face, her emerald eyes reflecting his features.

"Kortini, I suddenly realized that there's something missing in town."

"Ugh?!"

Kotini immediately became serious, her face turning earnest.

"Please tell me, sir! I'll prepare immediately!"

She absolutely would not allow any problems to arise in her work.

Lister raised his index finger and placed it in front of his lips.

"Didn't you notice there was no children's laughter in town?"

“Hongfeng Town has only been newly built for a year, and few families are willing to have children. This year, food, clothing, housing, transportation and medical care have been solved, and there will probably be a baby boom next year, with perhaps nearly a hundred newborns.”

Yup!

Kotini hadn't considered this issue at all.

"I'll remind the doctors to prepare as soon as I get back!"

Just as she finished speaking, Cortini suddenly froze.

Wait! Having a baby?

Cortini noticed her cheeks were rapidly warming up, and in her eyes, Lister's smile seemed to have taken on a hint of mockery.

Giving birth to... a child?!

Could it be hinting that she should come to... her next life?!

Pouring it out... Pouring it out isn't necessarily a bad thing!

But getting pregnant can affect work efficiency!

Kotini slowly lowered her head, hiding her flushed cheeks beneath her flowing blonde hair.

"I...I'll go back to the castle to stay today..."

"With the power and experience you've transmitted, traveling is much easier..."

Cortini's voice grew softer and softer, but Lister heard it clearly.

His right hand slowly approached Cortini's cheek, caressing her hot, smooth face.

"Why did you suddenly agree?"

Kotini's hands, resting on her thighs, were trembling uncontrollably.

“I…I used to think that going to bed so quickly was like getting my current position by selling myself.”

"I also want to prove my abilities."

But now... she doesn't want to fall behind others.

Lister leaned closer and gently took the pointed earlobe into his mouth.

The warm, moist breath on her ear made Cortini tremble and let out a shy sound.

"Then come to my bedroom tonight."

"Um……"

A capable half-elf head steward is extremely rare.

Liszt couldn't help but sigh, this wonderful enjoyment of life was exactly what he had been pursuing.

Suddenly, he abruptly raised his head and looked in the direction of Red Maple Castle.

Noticing his unusual behavior, Cortini looked up, revealing her bright, sparkling eyes and rosy lips.

"grown ups?"

"Sorry, I have something important to do now."

"There are some things I must do for the future I envision."

Lister got up and twisted his neck.

"Cortini, please inspect the territory again to make sure everything is ready."

"Ask the people how they feel. Although they may have difficulty expressing it in words, they will eventually make some discoveries."

As for him... he's going to have a talk with a certain ghost king now.

Chapter 38 The Cautious Muzan

Kibutsuji Muzan was initially considered a stillborn child because he had no pulse and no breath.

He only managed to cry like a baby when he was about to be cremated.

He survived thanks to his survival instincts.

Perhaps it was from this moment that Muzan's obsession and desire for "life" were etched into his soul, accompanying him as he grew up.

Similarly, the threat of "death" caused by a terminal illness constantly haunted him.

Thus, in Muzan's eyes, the world was gray, devoid of any light.

Everyone is healthier than him, even the common people he despises are born with what he desires.

Since the world is already like this, let it all be destroyed.

So Muzan killed the quack doctor he thought couldn't cure his illness, unaware that the doctor's medicine was actually effective.

After some time, he turned into a ghost.

A demon with a terrifyingly strong physique, but who needs to eat human flesh and will die if exposed to sunlight...

Muzan was very happy.

They're just some insignificant humans; they're no big deal if we eat them.

Having become a demon, he felt no guilt whatsoever about eating people.

But he can't stand not being exposed to sunlight!

How could someone who fears death tolerate anything that could threaten his life?

Therefore, overcoming sunlight and becoming the ultimate life form became his ultimate goal.

……

Inside a room in the Infinity Castle, Muzan Kibutsuji in his female form stared at his trembling left hand, his mind filled with images of the terrifying blue skeletal giant.

Yesterday, she was suddenly transported to another world, suddenly triggered a duel challenge, and suddenly fought against a white-haired old man who had turned into a young man...

In an instant, she was seized by the suddenly appearing skeletal giant. Its power penetrated her cells, suppressing her regenerative abilities, and then crushed her to death.

Even now, recalling that scene still fills her with physical fear, making it difficult for her to even revert to male form.

If she hadn't learned from the information that she had gone to another world and that person wouldn't have been able to come to her world, she probably would have been even more terrified and insecure.

Another world...

Is that other world full of monsters, or even stronger than Yoriichi Tsugikuni?

She definitely didn't want to go to that other world, where there were creatures everywhere that could threaten her life.

but……

Sunlight! She had finally found a clue that could overcome the sunlight; how could she give up so easily!

Can we trust the information in our minds?

Will she really be safe in another world? Will there really not be a thousand monsters like Yoriichi Tsugikuni appearing? Will she really be able to find a way to become the ultimate life form?

She wasn't sure about anything about Muzan, so she spent a whole day thinking about it but still couldn't make up her mind to go to the other world again.

but!

Sharp fingernails pierced into flesh.

The blue spider lily has been searched for for thousands of years without success, and the experiment to create a ghost that is not afraid of sunlight has also made no progress.

She really didn't want to wait any longer!

Since she could instantly return to her own world, she didn't believe that there was still a powerful being there who could kill her before she could even react.

With proper preparation, even that ridiculously powerful old monster wouldn't be able to kill her instantly!