"Moshi Moshi~"
"Moshimoshi~, Romeo-kun, can you hear me?"
Romeo opened his eyes and found that he had come from the Natian Spider Mountain to a closed room.
The voice just now was made by Kochou Shinobu.
Kochou Shinobu was kneeling on his left, taking care of him quietly.
And next to her, there was a mature, elegant and intellectual woman.
She had white hair, gorgeous and charming eyes, and a face that was more beautiful than that of a fairy.
Romeo also recognized the other person—Ubuyashiki Amane.
The wife of the Demon Slayer Corps' lord.
Seeing Romeo wake up, Kochou Shinobu smiled and said, "Mr. Romeo, you've been sleeping for a long time."
Romeo held his forehead and sat up with some effort.
"Where is this? Is there anyone outside?"
Kochou Shinobu smiled and wiped the sweat off Romeo's forehead. "This is the lord's residence, and the one next to you is Lady Amane."
"Hello Romeo, nice to meet you. I'm Ubuyashiki Amane."
Lady Amane's voice was very pleasant, and Romeo couldn't help but sigh that she was indeed the woman praised by Tokitou Muichirou's brother as a fairy.
Every frown and smile was full of elegant beauty.
Romeo blinked and looked around.
He immediately guessed that this was the attic of the Demon Slayer Corps' lord, Ubuyashiki Kagaya.
Well, according to the original plot, Ubuyashiki Kagaya and all the pillars were judging Tanjiro around this time.
Then it was not difficult to guess that Kochou Shinobu and Ubuyashiki Amane had reported his situation.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya should already know that he had awakened his markings.
They specifically asked Kochou Shinobu to supervise him.
"No, I came here voluntarily. Don't think too much, Mr. Romeo." Kochou Shinobu wrung out the towel and looked at Romeo with a smile.
Romeo was stunned, and before he could say anything, the door of the room opened.
A man in a white robe walked in slowly, supported by two girls.
His posture was straight, but his face was covered with large areas of purple bruises.
Romeo recognized the man instantly—Ubuyashiki Kagaya.
The current lord of the Demon Slayer Corps.
Behind him was a group of young people, each with a unique aura.
They weren't wearing the standard Demon Slayer Corps uniform. Instead, they wore their own distinct outfits, showing off their individuality.
And this diverse group—
Was the Pillars, the strongest force of the Demon Slayer Corps.
Romeo frowned slightly, unsure what they were going to do.
Until Ubuyashiki Kagaya spoke:
"Hello Romeo, can you tell us how the special lines and marks appeared on your body?"
"Mark?" Romeo suddenly realized.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya must be referring to the markings on his body.
Those markings gave Ubuyashiki Kagaya hope of defeating Muzan. No wonder Romeo was in someone else's mansion when he woke up.
"What? He's just a kid!"
A man with scars all over his face frowned. It was clear he didn't have a good first impression of Romeo.
Romeo was thin and looked like he didn't exercise regularly. He seemed about the same age as Tokitou Muichirou.
How could someone like that be as strong as the lord described?
"Is he Romeo? This young man looks very gorgeous!" said a tall and handsome man.
"Shinazugawa, you'd better keep your mouth shut. You already got slapped in the face by Kamado once."
This time it was Iguro Obanai, the Snake Pillar, speaking.
He often competed with Shinazugawa.
Shinazugawa instantly showed dissatisfaction.
"Are you talking about that guy who headbutted me earlier? I was just caught off guard. He wouldn't touch me otherwise!"
Romeo had already figured out Ubuyashiki Kagaya's intent.
Most of the Pillars didn't know about the markings, so Kagaya brought them to witness it firsthand.
Romeo glanced at Kochou Shinobu.
Thankfully, she had saved him on Spider Mountain. Otherwise, he would've died there. That was a favor he wouldn't forget.
Romeo looked up and met Ubuyashiki Kagaya's gaze.
"Okay, but I have a request."
"Please go ahead," Kagaya replied gently.
"I want to join the Demon Slayer Corps!"
Romeo was very clear about his goal. Now that he had time-traveled, he needed solid allies.
Even with his golden finger of extraordinary comprehension, he still needed time to grow stronger.
And there was no safer place than the Demon Slayer Corps—right now, all the top combat power was gathered here. Even if Muzan came, he'd be relatively safe.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya nodded. "Of course. Since you've awakened the markings, the Corps will welcome you. I can even offer you the position of a Pillar."
The room instantly fell silent.
Then Shinazugawa was the first to react: "My Lord, that's not acceptable! Pillars represent the faith of the Corps. We can't just hand out the title to a brat!"
Obanai also spoke up: "According to our rules, all swordsmen must go through the selection trial. Isn't this too rushed?"
The other Pillars remained silent, but the skepticism was clear on their faces.
However, Ubuyashiki Kagaya raised his hand calmly.
"This is different. If someone can awaken the markings, it means the golden age is near—and we might even defeat Kibutsuji Muzan."
"What?!"
Everyone's expressions changed. They hadn't expected the lord to place such importance on the markings.
"What exactly are these markings?" asked the flamboyant Uzui Tengen, the Sound Pillar.
"Let me explain." Lady Amane stepped forward.
She looked at her husband, who nodded in approval, and then spoke softly:
"During the Warring States period, the founders who used breathing techniques nearly defeated Muzan. It's said they had demon-like markings appear on their bodies."
"This story has been whispered throughout history. Some of you might have heard of it."
"This is the first time I've heard of it," Shinazugawa muttered. "Why wasn't it publicized before?"
Lady Amane explained: "Because many obsessed over gaining the markings without understanding them. The legends were unclear. Today, one belief remains—when someone awakens the mark, others around them will too, as if resonating."
"The markings can greatly enhance a swordsman's strength. When they appear, it signals the beginning of the Demon Slayer Corps' golden age."
"And Romeo… is the first person in our era to awaken them."