- The Reincarnation World Where Only I Know the Storyline
- RWWOKS Chapter 77
**Chapter 77: Boarding the Train**
After Kamanue’s death, the venom quickly spread throughout his body, preventing it from turning to ash.
With the feast laid before her, Jorogumo immediately began devouring the remains, though she used the large spider head on her lower body to do so.
Even so, the sight was too gruesome for the sorcerer, who turned away and squatted down, focusing on examining the orange treasure chest that had dropped.
[Current Consumption Progress: 6.45%]
Seeing the progress of the destiny mission, Fang Bo knew he would have to devour Upper Moons if he wanted to complete it—otherwise, the task would remain a distant goal.
As for the treasure chest on the ground, Fang Bo had a clearer idea of what to do.
He patted Darren on the shoulder and smiled. “According to our earlier agreement, you’re not eligible to share this one.”
Hearing this, Darren looked at him with surprise, as if checking whether he had misheard.
The agreement between them had been that Darren would forgo one chest, though it hadn’t been specified which one. It had always been assumed that the chest in question would be the one from an Upper Moon.
Even Darren had accepted this fact, which was why he hadn’t denied it.
But no one had expected to encounter a Lower Moon demon before even boarding the Infinite Train.
Now, the atmosphere felt a bit awkward.
In terms of value, the treasure from two Lower Moon demons shouldn’t differ too much. Logically, Darren should give up this chest to ensure he could participate in the division of the reward from killing an Upper Moon later.
But temptation can sway the heart, and who knew what the other two were thinking? If it were Fang Bo, he might struggle to resist the allure of a golden treasure chest from an Upper Moon.
However, Fang Bo could make that decision easily.
Temporary gains meant little in the long run. If he forced Darren to give up a golden chest, the team would likely fall apart.
The Demon Slayer world had only just begun, and Fang Bo even had plans to target the Infinity Castle. To complete the legendary world mission, he needed to leverage every resource available.
Who knew if the nine Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps would be enough to take down the Infinity Castle? What if the space boosted Muzan’s forces?
If Lower Moons who were supposed to be dead could return to battle, it wasn’t impossible for Muzan to create more Upper Moons.
Moreover, Darren had gifted Fang Bo a detailed guide on illusions, which contained various techniques he could practice for a long time.
“…I’m fine with this. Just don’t regret it later,” Darren grumbled, turning away and sitting down among the ruins, showing them only the back of his head.
Knowing Darren’s temper, the other two didn’t mind. Ali proceeded to open the treasure chest himself.
[You are opening the orange story treasure chest.]
[You receive 200 Story Points.]
[You receive Kamanue’s Broken Claw.]
[You receive Kamanue’s Eye.]
**Kamanue’s Broken Claw**: Rare material. Can be used to craft certain equipment, enhancing durability.
**Kamanue’s Eye**: One-time-use item. Causes the target to fall into a dazed state for 30 seconds.
On the surface, the eye that induces a dazed state seemed more valuable. However, Fang Bo hadn’t forgotten about the memory armor blueprint he still needed to complete.
[Memory Armor (Pure Version) – Crafting Cost: 8,850 Story Points (material prices fluctuate)]
The armor required over 30 different materials, though their types could vary as long as they had similar functions.
Using only Story Points for the armor would be too expensive. The best method was to gather materials on his own, and the Lower Moon’s claw was a perfect fit.
In the end, Fang Bo took 100 Story Points and the rare material, leaving Ali feeling slightly embarrassed.
“Don’t worry about it. We’re just taking what we need,” Fang Bo said with a shake of his head, thinking to himself, *You won’t be able to take that item with you anyway.*
The Demon Slayer world was full of dangers and unexpected enemies. Who knew, they might need to use the items during the next boss fight.
Since the items would be used, it didn’t matter who kept them in their storage.
As the two were chatting, Jorogumo suddenly sent a warning to Fang Bo.
Before he could react, a familiar, booming voice rang in his ears: “I came by to check on things, but it looks like you’ve already taken care of it. As expected of the Tenth Pillar, recognized by the master!”
Rengoku Kyojuro’s arrival meant that the danger had passed for the night. Unless Akaza appeared immediately, no amount of Lower Moons would be able to stand against them.
After some brief pleasantries, the group returned to the small inn.
Rengoku was aware of the Upper Moon threat and didn’t reject Shinobu’s assistance. To him, the lives of the passengers on the train were more important than pride or ego.
“Maybe we should stop the train from running?” Rengoku suggested, worried. He didn’t want to gamble with hundreds of lives.
However, stopping the train would completely defeat their purpose, and Fang Bo rejected the idea without hesitation.
“You know the kind of damage a powerful Upper Moon can do.”
Of course, Rengoku knew. His suggestion had been a moment of wishful thinking.
Clenching the hilt of his sword tightly, Rengoku quickly regained his resolve. “Then we’ll protect the passengers while we fight!”
His words were filled with determination, though his loud declaration in the middle of the night drew complaints from the other guests at the inn.
“Hey, keep it down! Do you have any idea what time it is?!”
Hearing the man’s shout, the group exchanged silent glances before shutting their eyes.
Time to sleep!
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The next day at noon, the Infinite Train resumed its service as scheduled.
Watching the cheerful crowd, the group knew they would soon be fighting in this very environment.
As Fang Bo had planned, defeating the enemy wouldn’t be difficult, but ensuring the safety of the passengers was another matter entirely.
Where there was one Lower Moon, there could be a second or even a third. Before they faced Akaza, they would likely endure a brutal battle.
“Let’s go.”
With a hiss of steam, the Demon Slayer Corps boarded the Infinite Train.
Night quickly fell. Trains of this era were slow, often taking days to reach their destinations, so the passengers were accustomed to sleeping on the train.
The travelers chatted and laughed, but Fang Bo was already on high alert.
If things went as expected, the enemy would make their move soon.
“Tickets, please. Passengers, have your tickets ready.”
Watching the approaching conductor, Fang Bo recognized him as a human working for Enmu. By collecting tickets, he could force the passengers into a dream state.
If they attacked now, it would provoke a fierce counterattack from the enemy and cause panic among the passengers.
It was better to wait. Once everyone had fallen asleep, that would be the perfect time to strike.
According to the protagonist’s experience in the story, all one needed to do to escape the dream was to commit suicide within it.
Even if Fang Bo himself got trapped in a dream, Jorogumo, hidden among the luggage, could forcibly wake them up from the outside.
Handing over his ticket, Fang Bo watched as the conductor snipped off a corner, sealing their fate in the enemy’s dream world.
At that moment, Lower Moon One, Enmu, stood at the front of the train. When he “saw” that the ticket collection had succeeded, he couldn’t help but smile.
“They were too careless. Looks like I’ll be feasting well tonight.”
Thanks to his powerful Blood Demon Art, he could devour anywhere from dozens to hundreds of humans at a time, his strength growing with each feeding.
Had he lived longer, he might have gained the power to challenge an Upper Moon.
But unfortunately, the Twelve Kizuki had completely underestimated the situation, unaware that this generation of Pillars was far stronger than any that had come before.
In the past, it had taken three Pillars working together to defeat an Upper Moon. But now, there were multiple Pillars who could take on an Upper Moon alone. As for a mere Lower Moon…
If his real body appeared before Rengoku, he’d be instantly slain—assuming, of course, he didn’t trap his opponent in his Blood Demon Art first.
At this moment, Rengoku was deeply asleep. In fact, the entire Infinite Train had fallen into a serene slumber.
Even so, Enmu wasn’t foolish enough to reveal himself. His combat ability was lacking, and if he startled the Pillars awake, he’d be doomed.
To prevent any accidents, Enmu had created something called the Dream Rope.
By tying it around the wrists of those in slumber, he could invade their dreams.
Within each dream, the subconscious would construct a spiritual core. If this core were destroyed, the owner’s consciousness would be wiped out.
At that point, even if their body was killed, they wouldn’t be able to resist.
Why did Enmu keep humans around? To use them to invade dreams, of course. If they failed, they would simply die—no loss to him.
If he ever grew bored, he could enjoy watching their terrified expressions. His favorite trick was to grant them a beautiful dream, only to shatter it with a horrifying nightmare.
With a gentle wave of his hand, Enmu smiled at the humans before him. “Go ahead, destroy their spiritual cores. Otherwise, you
won’t be able to return to your pleasant dreams.”
For these humans, this was a fate worse than death. Those willing to serve demons were people desperate to escape reality.
They weren’t afraid of dying—they were afraid of never seeing their lost loved ones again.
So what did it matter if they took someone else’s life?
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(End of Chapter)