Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

The rising white mist, like a soft veil, enveloped the open-air bath, and the clear hot spring water shimmered with an almost transparent white light under the moonlight.

The rising steam blurred the two figures in the center of the pool.

"That's what a magnificent life is... What's with that expression, kid?"

Mr. Uzui Tengen leaned lazily against the pool wall, his arms outstretched and resting on either side of the pool, looking extremely relaxed.

Compared to usual, it wasn't as flamboyant.

Sitting opposite him was Kiyokawa Izumi.

"It's nothing... I just feel..."

The young man hesitated, unsure whether he should voice his opinion.

This guy has pretty fair skin and a great physique—his well-defined pectoral and abdominal muscles are particularly impressive.

Large drops of water rolled down his strong arms and sharply defined jawline, adding to his charm while also making Kiyokawa Izumi inexplicably jealous.

The so-called "god of splendor" certainly has some merit.

Even though he was the same sex, he couldn't help but feel a little envious of her figure—it was simply unreasonable; where in reality could you find someone like that?

This guy is a complete narcissist.

Even while soaking in hot springs, she never took off her magnificent gold jewelry.

Not only that, but you also have to soak in hot springs while surrounded by beautiful, bright red flower petals. I don't know what the point of doing that is.

Compared to the God of Splendor, Kiyokawa Izumi is far inferior.

If it weren't for some strange guy inviting him to a hot spring, he would be enjoying a delicious meal or taking a walk with someone he likes right now—an even more beautiful night was abruptly interrupted by the invitation.

What's even more infuriating is that this guy wants to invite Shinobu to go to the hot springs together.

It's not that I have any bad intentions.

To be precise, he invited Sister Shinobu, him, and his wives to soak in the hot springs together.

To be honest, given that person's seemingly mature but actually conservative style, it's impossible for him to accept such an invitation!

As for Kiyokawa Izumi, he also strongly disagreed.

Going to a hot spring with other people's wives is really weird and unacceptable.

I reckon only Mr. Yiyong would fall into this trap.

"Don't be so shy. By the way, how far have things progressed between you and Shinobu?"

Seemingly finding Kiyokawa Izumi's expression amusing, Uzui Tengen, being an experienced man with three wives, couldn't help but tease him.

Kiyokawa Izumi rolled her eyes, too lazy to pay any attention.

Fuck off!

What's there to talk about with you?

What I hate most is a guy with three wives!

Having three is one thing, but the key point is that they're all quite beautiful... It really makes one extremely envious.

I utterly despise this guy's dissolute behavior!

"By the way, your eyes?"

Uncharacteristically serious, Uzui Tengen stopped pressing the matter when he saw that the guy was unwilling to talk about Kazumi's affairs. Instead, he became concerned about his physical condition.

A brief silence fell, and the memories of the past seemed as vivid as yesterday. Kiyokawa Izumi lowered her head slightly, her obsidian-like eyes reflected on the water's surface.

"These eyes don't actually belong to me... When I was still a ghost, my original eyes could never be restored."

Ms. Tamayo was also very puzzled by this.

Left with no other choice, they had to replace my eyes... The owner was a young man suffering from a terminal illness, who was willing to exchange these eyes for a large sum of money.

Kiyokawa Izumi explained calmly.

"Really? Don't you think it's a bit of a shame?"

Now that things have come to this, how could they not know the special nature of those eyes?

Can you really accept the result of using eyes that don't belong to you?

"There's nothing unacceptable about it. Compared to the worst-case scenario, isn't the current situation quite good?"

Having a pair of fairly good eyes—isn't that the best outcome?

Kiyokawa Izumi was much more at ease than he appeared.

These eyes, belonging to ordinary people, are indeed not as convenient as the original Sharingan.

They no longer possess exceptional eyesight, nor do they have the formidable learning and imitation abilities they once had.

But it didn't actually have much impact on his strength.

Along the way, he is no longer the half-baked guy who relied on the Sharingan, nor does he need to imitate and learn other people's swordsmanship and breathing techniques.

As a human being, he had actually reached the end.

As I get older, after this body finishes developing, I may enter a peak period.

But after the peak comes the inevitable decline.

He didn't really care about these things. He wasn't a particularly talented person to begin with, and he was already satisfied with what he had done to this extent.

There's nothing to be dissatisfied with, and there's no need to ask for too much.

He understands the principle of contentment and happiness.

"What are your plans for the future?"

Uzui Tengen, who had been trying to end the conversation, suddenly asked a question.

"After soaking in the hot spring, I'll consider whether or not to kill that bastard who has three wives."

After that, I'll probably go see the lord, meet the other people, and see those good-for-nothing stepsons.

After saying this, Kiyokawa Izumi paused slightly, thinking to himself.

If necessary, he wouldn't hesitate to assassinate the king.