He's a crossover character in anime/manga, and basically just very despicable.

"Unfortunately, Mother was completely bewitched by that damned old hag, and when Kurosaki-kun used magic, she took a blow for her..."

The sobbing quickly turned into wailing.

"How is Kurosaki-kun? Is he injured?"

It's strange, but no matter which country or family, if children focus their attention on a stranger when their parents pass away, they will almost certainly be scolded.

However, Yukinoshita Haruno did not feel this way at all.

just like--

Just like how "Kurosaki Azami is more important than his parents and clansmen,"

"Kurosaki-kun is fine. He left after taking us to the hospital."

"I see..."

After a moment of silence with her head bowed, Yukino looked at her older sister with unwavering determination:

"I want to go and pay my respects at my father's and mother's graves..."

"besides........"

"I want to see Kurosaki-kun one more time."

————————————————The Crimson King—————————————————

In the cemetery, there are two tombstones: "Shizuka Yukinoshita" and "Harutaka Ogino".

The mansion, which served as a magic workshop, was completely destroyed, and all the magical costumes accumulated over hundreds of years were lost. Only two magicians, Haruno and Yukino, survived.

"Sister, shall we entrust the heavy responsibility of 'reviving the family' to you?"

"Although I no longer care, the way you and Mother treated Kurosaki-kun before made me feel pain and shame for being born into this family."

"The dignity of the nobles of the demonic path is indeed inviolable, but to do such a thing for a laughable 'dignity' is even more despicable."

“I relinquish my right to inherit the family headship, hoping that you, sister, will stop these kinds of behaviors.”

"Okay, okay, whatever Yukino says, I'll agree to it..."

Looking at her doting older sister, Yukino Yukinoshita felt a sense of relief, but also a hint of fear.

She once thought that the Yukinoshita family was a rope that bound her, but also a place where she could find refuge.

However, this place of refuge has been destroyed.

Where can we find peace of mind now...?

"If you feel lost, come find me."

"Kuro...Kurosaki-kun!!!"

Although her face was slightly pale, her mental state was visibly good. Kurosaki Azami, dressed in a black suit, stood behind the Yukinoshita sisters.

"Didn't I tell you?"

Kurosaki Azami slowly walked over and looked directly into Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes.

"If you can't find your target—"

"Then I'll lend you my goal."

"'Peace of mind'.

Whether it's you or me, we both need to pursue 'peace of mind'.

Her gentle yet guiding words gradually made Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes sparkle.

"A strong person is not one who gains peace of mind by eliminating fear."

Rather, it means that we must become stronger in order to achieve peace of mind!

Recognize fear, embrace fear, and ultimately, transcend fear!

This sentence was spoken by Yukino Yukinoshita.

"Very good, it seems you remember it very well."

With a gentle smile on his face, Kurosaki Azami extended his hand to the girl in front of him.

"Would you like to work for me?"

"As long as you're willing to work for me, I promise you can have peace of mind forever."

This wasn't the first time she'd seen Azami Kurosaki smile.

Kurosaki Azami's smile, gentle yet with a dark sweetness, reminded Yukino Yukinoshita of a snake that chooses its prey to devour its prey.

But so what if it's a snake?

Why doesn't anyone try to break free from a snake's belly with a knife when being swallowed by it?

Because in that dark, oxygen-deprived environment, people feel incredibly relaxed, thus losing the desire to resist.

It is said that ancient Native Americans believed that people swallowed by giant pythons did not die, but lived forever inside their bellies, which is probably the reason behind this belief.

In the Bible, humankind's ancestors were also tempted and fell by the serpent.

Kurosaki Azami's eyes and tone reminded Yukino Yukinoshita of that tempting, corrupting snake.

If what you gain is peace of mind, what does it matter if you fall into depravity?

Decided.

"You are the only one I am worthy of following..."

Your evil is my guiding light, your darkness is my slumbering bed.

Yukino Yukinoshita began to sob.

"I am willing to destroy all the good in the world for you, and I am willing to do all the evil in the world for you."

"Please let me see... the same goal as you, please give me..."

Like a baby nestled in its mother's arms, it feels so safe and secure.

The crying gradually grew louder.

"bring it on."

Kurosaki Azami stepped forward and extended her right hand to the weeping girl—

"Call me boss."

"Yes, boss."

Before her parents' gravestones and under the watchful eye of her sister, the innocent girl kissed the devil's hand.

————————————————The Crimson King———————————————————

Somewhere in hell.

"You demon... what are you trying to do by keeping this old woman here?"

Looking at Kurosaki Azami approaching, Yukinoshita Yukimiko, bound in a starfish shape by black chains, struggled to raise her head and ask.

"If you wish to torment this old woman, then you may vent your frustrations on this immortal body as you please..."

Kurosaki Azami ignored her and just watched the video on her phone.

In the video, Yukinoshita Haruno is still beautiful and charming, but there seems to be a slight bump on her forehead covered by her bangs.

"It seems that yesterday's weekly lottery was quite reliable. After Yukino Yukinoshita was infected by my flesh bud, she did exactly as I commanded and didn't even have the thought of rebelling against me."

In this way, the secular power of the Yukinoshita family can be completely handed over to her........

"As for you, old lady..."

"There's a business I need you to do to relieve Giorno's stress."

Don't even think I could—

His mouth was instantly gagged, and the first head of the Yukinoshita family, standing high above, glared at Kurosaki Azami.

"Even an old monster like you who has lived for hundreds of years cannot break free from the chains of hell."

"You said you were immortal and that all your injuries would heal, right?"

Suddenly, two monkeys appeared behind Kurosaki Azami, their knives raised high.

"very good--

On behalf of those suffering from organ diseases such as uremia, congenital blindness, and heart failure,

Thank you for your contributions.

P.S.: The Yukinoshita arc is over! Now, let's welcome the next victim!

Chapter 48 The Savior of the Japanese Police! Okuyasu Nijimura! (3300 words)

"How is that possible? My plan is flawless..."

In a certain izakaya, Nakamori Ginzo felt extremely painful, as if a piece of his heart had been ripped out.

Ever since he first encountered Phantom Thief Kid more than a decade ago, that arrogant figure in white has been deeply etched in his heart.

"Catching the Phantom Thief Kid with your own hands" is a dream that seems within reach yet is also far away and unattainable.

I long to pin that arrogant figure down, to put an exquisitely crafted silver bracelet on his finger, to utter those words I've rehearsed countless times in my mind, "You're under arrest," to watch him panic and bewilderment, to see him weep and wail in court, to see him imprisoned behind bars...

He once again took on the mission of capturing Phantom Thief Kid, and once again gained fresh blood to join the team.

Two happy things combined should have resulted in a dreamlike ending where they caught the Phantom Thief Kid.

But why is this happening.........

His seemingly flawless plan was completely refuted by a police academy student who consistently failed his theoretical exams, and he even had to admit that Nijimura Okuyasu was absolutely right.

"But I'm still so unwilling to accept it..."

I am not afraid of being demoted or reprimanded.

However, after considering Nijimura Okuyasu's plan, Minister Odagiri actually put him in charge of the capture of Kid!

He was publicly reprimanded, and after Minister Odagiri said, "I'm such an idiot for entrusting tasks to a defeated general like you for 18 consecutive years," he was completely sidelined.