Demon Slayer: I am a Demon

As the sun sets, it is time for demons to appear.

Every household had their doors tightly shut. In the pitch-black night, almost no one would go out, especially since there had been frequent rumors lately about evil spirits "devouring people."

The night breeze was slightly cool. The girl, dressed in thin clothes and huddled in the corner in front of the door, unconsciously looked up. A waning moon had risen at some point, bringing a soft light to the dark night.

The girl's empty pinkish-purple eyes lit up slightly at this moment, and a hint of expectation seemed to be hidden deep in her pupils.

Taro Town was quiet at night, with almost no one on the road. The little girl stood up, stood on tiptoe, and looked into the distance.

Time passed second by second, and the road remained deserted. The light in the girl's eyes gradually dimmed with the passage of time.

Until, at the end of the street, a dark figure gradually emerged in the faint moonlight.

The girl's empty, lifeless eyes gradually brightened, and she almost ran towards the figure.

Soon, a figure who looked travel-worn appeared.

"Sorry I'm a little late."

Looking at the girl with expectant eyes, Su Mu smiled, then squatted down, gently picked her up, and the two figures quickly disappeared from the spot.

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In the secluded and desolate courtyard, Su Mu carried the girl into the house.

"Please wait a moment."

Su Mu put the girl down, spoke gently, and then found the food, cooking utensils, and bowls and chopsticks that he had hidden in the house.

Take out the flint and light the flame. Soon the campfire is burning. Add rice and water to the small pot and place it on the campfire to heat it.

"I'll cook some rice first, then I'll stir-fry some vegetables for you."

He turned around and spoke to the girl who was standing quietly to the side, then went about his own business. Over the past few days, he had a general idea of ​​the girl's personality; she was a somewhat naive, quiet, and well-behaved girl.

The girl stood obediently to the side, her pinkish-purple eyes sparkling as she watched the man's busy figure.

Su Mu picked up a knife and neatly chopped the ingredients. He then picked up another small pot, poured in oil, and heated the pot over the campfire.

When the oil is about 70% hot, add the prepared ingredients.

Sizzle...

Oil splattered everywhere, and the aroma instantly filled the air.

The girl stood quietly to the side, watching the man holding a small pot in one hand and a spoon in the other.

The campfire burned, its flames flickering.

Beneath the warm red flames, the man was busy at work. Apart from that, the entire secluded and desolate courtyard was very quiet. The only sounds that could be heard were the sounds of pots and pans and the crackling of firewood burning.

It felt as if I had arrived at the riverbank on a summer night, where everything was quiet and peaceful, with the faint glow of fireflies and the soft moonlight gently falling on me.

The gentle murmur of the stream as it rippled over the pebbles filled the air.

Some skinny girls watched this scene quietly, their beautiful pinkish-purple eyes gleaming as they looked at the busy man.

"Don't worry, it'll be over soon."

The man's voice came like a gentle breeze, lightly brushing against her cheek and landing on the girl's long eyelashes. Unconsciously, her eyelashes seemed to be stained with the mist of the night.

The dishes were cooked quickly.

"Once the rice is cooked, we can start eating."

As Su Mu placed the stir-fried dishes on a small plate, he turned around and said to the girl with a smile.

The girl looked up at the man, her mouth slightly open, as if she wanted to say something, but no words came out. In the past, she seemed to have gradually lost the ability to express her feelings. She no longer knew how to convey words of gratitude or praise.

Su Mu was already used to the girl's dazed look and didn't pay any attention to it. Instead, he turned to look at the pot of rice being cooked.

Actually, he already regretted saying that he would bring her some food every night. The reason he said that was only out of pity for the girl. Besides, he didn't have much to do every night, so bringing some food for the little girl was just a convenient thing to do.

But now, he is very busy every night. If he wants to make something for the other person to eat, he has to travel back and forth to many places. Even though he doesn't feel tired in the body of a demon, it takes a lot of time.

But whenever he thought of giving up, he couldn't help but think of the girl's thin and delicate body, looking into her bright eyes, and the subtle dependence she conveyed on him. In the end, he still hurriedly returned to the town to prepare some food for the girl.

"Oh well, I guess I'll just consider it a bit of extra travel and time."

He thought to himself silently.

By this time, the rice was almost cooked. He lifted the lid, picked up a small bowl, and scooped out a large bowlful with a spoon.

"Eat."

He led the girl to a dilapidated little table in the house, placed a bowl of rice in front of her, and then brought out some cooked dishes.

The girl was very well-behaved, eating her rice in small bites.

"Don't just eat rice, eat more vegetables too."

Su Mu used chopsticks to pick up some food and put it into the girl's small bowl.

The girl lowered her head, almost burying her face in front of the bowl, and ate in small bites. The steam from the rice clung to her long eyelashes, creating a hazy mist.

The long-lost bittersweet feelings, hidden deep in my heart, vaguely opened up at this moment, and an emotion called 'sadness' lingered in my heart.

In two days, she will be sold off and will never see the gentle man in front of her again.

Those days of seeing my uncle every night and staying by his side will never come again.

"What's wrong?"

Looking at the girl who was keeping her head down and seemed to be in a bad mood, Su Mu asked her with some curiosity.

"Uncle, you don't need to bring me food tomorrow night."

The girl sniffed, lowered her head, and whispered.

Hearing this, Su Mu was overjoyed and felt much more relaxed. Bringing food for the little girl every night had taken up a lot of his time.

"Is it because there will be food available in the future?"

He couldn't help but show a relaxed expression.

The girl shook her head.

"Why is that?"

Su Mu asked casually.

"My father will sell me to someone else tomorrow. I'll probably be taken somewhere else and I may never see my uncle again."

The girl ate her rice in small bites, her voice soft.

Su Mu was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but look at the girl. The girl still kept her head down, eating rice in small bites. It was such a cruel thing as being sold by her parents, such a sad thing, yet the girl spoke of it so calmly, as if she didn't feel any sadness at being sold by her parents.