The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

Chapter 66 Return

"Buzzing..."

The roar of machine guns echoed across the snow.

Hachiman Hikigaya pulled the trigger, using both hands to control the Gatling gun and chase Muzan Kibutsuji around aimlessly.

"Damn it, what is that thing?!"

Muzan Kibutsuji stared at the Gatling gun in Hachiman Hikigaya's hand not far away, his face ashen.

He initially dismissed the thing, but after it sprayed out countless bullets in just a few seconds, turning one of his hands into a bloody mess, he never wanted any part of his body to touch that line of fire again.

"Ah, just as I thought..."

In stark contrast to Muzan Kibutsuji's solemn attitude, Hachiman Hikigaya, who was responsible for blocking Muzan Kibutsuji's pursuit, appeared unusually relaxed.

Although after turning one of Muzan Kibutsuji's arms into a bloody pulp, the Gatling gun's bullets never hit Muzan Kibutsuji again.

But clearly, even Muzan Kibutsuji was terrified by the weapon in his hand.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the stalemate will continue until the sun rises, at which point Muzan Kibutsuji will have no choice but to retreat...

In reality, Muzan Kibutsuji backed down earlier than Hachiman Hikigaya had anticipated.

Seeing the faint glimmer of dawn on the horizon, and realizing that he could no longer break through Hachiman Hikigaya's obstruction to continue pursuing Tanjuro Kamado's family, Muzan Kibutsuji decisively chose to retreat.

Before leaving, Muzan Kibutsuji glared fiercely at Hachiman Hikigaya.

It was as if he wanted to remember this human who had brought him countless humiliations.

Hachiman Hikigaya paid no attention to Muzan Kibutsuji's resentful gaze.

After all, he would be returning to his own world after the mission was over.

Could it be that Muzan Kibutsuji can travel through worlds to hunt him down?

"Support mission complete, reward 10000 Spirit Coins"

Soon, Muzan Kibutsuji's figure disappeared into the snow.

As Muzan Kibutsuji departed, a mechanical system notification sound appeared in Hachiman Hikigaya's mind.

"Get rich!"

Seeing the panel suddenly display five figures of spirit coins was Hachiman Hikigaya's first reaction.

Then a second problem arose.

"How should I spend this huge sum of money?"

Staring at his attribute panel, Hachiman Hikigaya suddenly understood the troubles of the rich.

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Name: Hachiman Hikigaya

Age: seventeen years old

Occupation: Top-tier Exorcist

Spiritual Power: 11/110 (Basic Cultivation Method)

Skills: Spirit Flow (Beginner), Ave Maria (Intermediate), Sun Breathing (Advanced), Guard (Intermediate)

Equipment: Intermediate Demon-Slaying Sword, Gatling Gun (unlimited ammo), High-Concentration Incendiary Bombs (4), High-Explosive Grenades (3)

Spirit Coins: 10000

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"I should probably exchange for some skills; the Demon Slayer Blade also needs upgrading..."

Looking at his suddenly luxurious stats panel, Hachiman Hikigaya considered it again and again before deciding to upgrade his Demon Slayer Sword from intermediate to advanced.

"Upgrading the Intermediate Demon-Slaying Blade to the Advanced Demon-Slaying Blade costs 5000 Spirit Coins. Are you sure you want to proceed?"

"Sure!"

As Hachiman Hikigaya nodded in confirmation, blue flames suddenly appeared on the surface of the demon-slaying sword in his hand, which had originally been glowing blue.

"Won't it turn green next?"

Looking at the blue flames rising from the sword, Hachiman Hikigaya made a bold guess.

But then I think about how he was fighting the evil spirits, wielding a weapon that emitted a green glow...

This scene just feels a bit awkward no matter how you look at it.

I hope I'm just overthinking it.

Shaking his head, Hachiman Hikigaya dismissed his unreliable idea and carefully examined the upgraded Demon Slayer Sword.

After another upgrade, Hachiman Hikigaya could clearly feel the sharpness emanating from the Demon Slayer Sword.

Holding it, Hachiman Hikigaya suddenly had the thought that he could cut anything in this world.

Immediately afterwards...

"brush!"

He casually swung the Demon-Slaying Blade, and blue light immediately condensed on the blade before it transformed into an arc and slashed away into the distance.

Is that sword energy?

Looking at the attack he had just casually unleashed, Hachiman Hikigaya suddenly became interested.

"Did it consume about 1 point of spiritual energy?"

Soon, through Hachiman Hikigaya's testing, the exact value of the sword energy was deduced.

Under Hachiman Hikigaya's subjective will, he can expend a little spiritual power to transfer to the Demon Slayer Sword, and then unleash a sword aura to attack a distant enemy.

Of course, a little spiritual energy is just the basic consumption.

The more spiritual energy Hachiman Hikigaya consumes, the greater the power of the sword energy he unleashes.

"This makes up for my lack of ranged attack capabilities."

After the test was completed, Hachiman Hikigaya was very satisfied with the new abilities of the Demon Slayer Sword.

"System, it's time to send me back!"

Looking at the remaining 5000 spirit coins, Hachiman Hikigaya decided to keep them as a precaution.

He mentally called out to the AI ​​system, wanting to return to his world.

"...Host, I realize how stupid I've been..."

Upon hearing Hachiman Hikigaya's call, the somewhat weathered voice of the AI ​​system echoed in his mind.

"What's wrong?"

This was the first time Hachiman Hikigaya had ever heard an intelligent system sound so dejected.

"If you hadn't reminded me, I would have completely forgotten that modern weapons could be used!"

The intelligent system spoke with deep regret.

Why didn't it think of using modern weapons to deal with Muzan Kibutsuji back then?

They don't need any powerful weapons. Just like Hachiman Hikigaya, Tanjuro Kamado can exchange for a Gatling gun with unlimited ammo, carry a gun in his left hand, a sword in his right, a cigarette in his mouth, and sunglasses on his face.

Why not just pick a sunny day and storm Muzan Kibutsuji's lair?!

"It's not too late for you to use it now. Okay, hurry up and send me back..."

Hachiman Hikigaya couldn't think of any comforting words for this stupid system, so he urged it to send him back to his original world as soon as possible.

"Oh, I see...."

The system, which was in a state of doubt about its existence, responded listlessly to Hachiman Hikigaya's urging and then summoned the spatial channel again.

"Please tell your current host to wish him good luck!"

Looking at the familiar black vortex in front of him, Hachiman Hikigaya breathed a sigh of relief.

After giving the intelligent system some instructions, he eagerly stepped into the passage.

After passing through a dark and long spatial passage, Hachiman Hikigaya successfully returned to his original world.

"Time really hasn't changed..."

Hachiman Hikigaya was somewhat amazed when he took out his phone and saw that the time was exactly the same as before he left.

His attention was then drawn to his location.

"Well, I know there will be some error when teleporting back, but there was absolutely no need to teleport me to a girl's room, was there?"

Looking at the room full of women's products, Hachiman Hikigaya's face showed considerable helplessness.

After the thrilling battle against the Demon King, is the next step to escape?

Chapter 67 Rescue

"Let's get out of here quickly..."

Looking at the various pieces of furniture in the room that looked very expensive, Hachiman Hikigaya guessed that he had probably been teleported by the system to the villa of a wealthy family.

First, he went to the window and prepared to climb out.

However, the bustling crowd below, filled with people dressed in various gorgeous clothes, instantly made Hachiman Hikigaya abandon this idea.

Just sneak out quietly...

Reluctantly retreating to the center of the room, Hachiman Hikigaya glanced at the door behind him, sighed helplessly, and walked towards it.

However, just as he gripped the handle to open the door and go out, a series of footsteps suddenly sounded in the hallway outside.

"My luck can't be that bad, can it?"

Upon hearing footsteps, Hachiman Hikigaya's face instantly fell.

He hurriedly hid inside the wardrobe, holding his breath and begging the person outside not to enter his room.