- The Reincarnation World Where Only I Know the Storyline
- RWWOKS Chapter 62
Chapter 62: New Teammate
Walking along the narrow streets of the town, Fang Bo remained on high alert, anticipating enemies lurking in the darkness.
His strength had improved significantly, to the point where he could defeat two enemies without summoning his shikigami, but he was far from invincible.
The enemies he had killed earlier were merely low-level spider demons—nothing to worry about. The real bosses wouldn’t personally come to hunt in town.
Before facing the Twelve Kizuki, Fang Bo intended to take a more cautious approach to his mission.
He needed to properly assess his own strength before forming a plan of action.
“Douma, Akaza, Daki—these three Upper Moons are just like Natagumo Mountain: enemies that are relatively easy to find.”
“Most likely, each of them will trigger a hidden mission, so the real question isn’t about how to find them, but how to kill them.”
Fang Bo knew he had to kill the Upper Moons, and he certainly wouldn’t miss the opportunity to complete hidden missions. However, the challenge was figuring out the best way to do so and deciding who to target first. He needed some time to carefully consider his strategy.
For now, his priority was to regroup with the Demon Slayer Corps and assess the abilities of the other reincarnators.
If he encountered someone as capable as Ryuno, he might raise his ambitions even higher.
Following the path, Fang Bo soon spotted a Demon Slayer.
It was a young boy holding a Nichirin Blade, his hand trembling uncontrollably due to fear.
Despite this, the boy stood firm, as a little girl with an injured leg was behind him.
“I must stay strong,” the boy muttered to himself, trying to muster up the courage to face the spider demon before him. “We’ve already called for reinforcements. Soon, a large team from headquarters will come and wipe out Natagumo Mountain.”
The boy’s words were clear—he was hoping to use the Demon Slayer Corps’ reputation to scare off the demon.
Unfortunately, his opponent was far too cunning, easily seeing through the boy’s hidden fear.
“Reinforcements?” The spider demon let out a sinister laugh. Its large head was grotesquely stitched onto its spider body, like a grotesque patchwork monster.
In fact, this spider, like all the others, was the handiwork of “Demon Brother,” the mastermind of Natagumo Mountain.
Demon Brother possessed a unique poison that could turn people into spider minions under his control. The current attack on the town was his doing from the shadows.
The monstrous spider before them was one of his prized creations, having been a member of the Demon Slayer Corps when it was human, which explained its unusual strength.
As it slowly crawled forward, the spider demon relished the expressions of terror on its prey’s faces. It always took its time, savoring the fear before devouring its victims.
Sticking out its grotesque tongue, dripping with saliva, the demon cackled, “By the time the Demon Slayer Corps gets here, they won’t even find your bones.”
“Because by then, I’ll have eaten you whole!!!”
Just as the demon prepared to strike, Fang Bo had already aimed his Dragoon pistol at the enemy.
There was no way he’d stand by and watch the boy die. But what surprised him was the sudden appearance of another reincarnator.
“Spider, your opponent is me,” a muscular man leaped into the fray.
Without any fancy moves, he delivered a single punch that sent the demon flying.
Hiding in the alleyway, Fang Bo felt a strange energy radiating from the man’s fist.
Clearly, this wasn’t just a physical attack—it hinted at something more, suggesting the man wasn’t merely a close-combat fighter.
Curious, Fang Bo used his scanning ability, but the result left him stunned.
[ID Number 12443 (???)**
[Attack Type: ???]
[Attribute Focus: ???]
[Trait: ???]
[Threat Level: ???]
Apart from the reincarnator’s ID number, none of the information was revealed. It was as if Fang Bo had scanned a void.
“He must be using some sort of anti-detection equipment,” Fang Bo speculated.
Since he couldn’t gather more information, he could only rely on observation to gauge the man’s strength.
On the battlefield, the spider demon, having taken a powerful blow, flew into a rage. Its entire body turned bright red, like a boiled crab.
In this state, its abilities would be greatly enhanced, making it capable of easily overpowering the two Demon Slayers before it.
“Brave, but weak,” the male reincarnator said, cracking his knuckles. He made a strange gesture with his hands and threw two mismatched coins into the air.
“Unfortunately, your strength is too low.”
Whatever skill he had used, the two coins collided and unleashed a destructive force akin to a high-powered sniper rifle.
The enraged spider demon, just moments away from unleashing carnage, had no time to react before its head was obliterated, blown to pieces by the two coins.
Ignoring the treasure chest left behind by the demon, the man turned to the trembling Demon Slayer boy, patting him on the shoulder. His voice was gentle as he said, “It’s alright now. Go take care of that little girl. I’ll handle the rest here.”
“Th-thank you, sir,” the boy stammered, bowing deeply before helping the terrified girl to her feet, intending to reunite her with her parents.
As the boy left, the muscular reincarnator slowly turned his head, his gaze falling on the alley where Fang Bo was hiding. “Friend, the situation has been handled. I think you’ve seen enough.”
Realizing he had been discovered, Fang Bo stepped out of the shadows. “Don’t get the wrong idea. I just happened to pass by. You can call me Jason.”
“I’m Ali,” the man replied, his eyes scrutinizing the newcomer. “Using detection skills on others is often seen as a serious provocation.”
Though his tone was calm, there was an unmistakable hint of displeasure.
Thankfully, this world was set to cooperative mode; otherwise, the atmosphere between them would have been far more hostile.
After giving Fang Bo a simple reminder, Ali didn’t pursue the matter further and instead shared some information about their current world. “I have a rough idea of what’s going on here. It seems this mission won’t be easy.”
From Ali’s explanation, Fang Bo gained a clearer understanding of the reincarnators’ perspective on this world.
In summary, *Demon Slayer* was considered one of the more dangerous plot worlds in the lower-difficulty missions, with two primary challenges.
First, the enemies were all high in attack, speed, and regeneration—three deadly attributes.
Fang Bo had managed to handle the previous enemies because he knew their weaknesses, but for reincarnators unaware of such details, even an initial encounter could be life-threatening.
Second, in the *Demon Slayer* world, battles always took place during the dark, eerie night, which tested the psychological resilience and perception abilities of the reincarnators.
If they let their guard down for even a moment, they could be attacked from the shadows. Many reincarnators lacked the experience to deal with such enemies.
Compared to straightforward attribute boosts like strength, agility, and constitution, perception was often underestimated by many.
To them, spotting an enemy a little earlier or later didn’t seem to make much difference—they were simply losing the advantage of the first strike.
Since attribute points were so valuable, reincarnators preferred to invest in defensive items rather than waste points on what they considered a less impactful stat like perception.
It was only when they entered worlds like *Demon Slayer* that they realized how crucial perception was for locating enemies.
Once Fang Bo processed all this information, Ali continued, “This mode is designed to make us work together to overcome the difficult main quest, so the most important thing now is to find the others.”
“Of course, if you’d rather take a nap somewhere, that’s fine too—just don’t expect a high completion rating.”
In cooperative mode, the success or failure of reincarnators was shared. To earn a high rating, everyone needed to contribute to the mission.
If Fang Bo wanted, he could find a quiet place to sleep through the night, and by the time he woke up, the others might have already cleared Natagumo Mountain.
While the mission would be completed, the reward would be so pitifully low it wouldn’t be worth the effort—such an approach was akin to slow suicide.
Naturally, Fang Bo had no intention of doing that, so he nodded in agreement to team up with Ali.
Seeing his willingness, Ali’s expression finally relaxed. He had been worried about encountering foolish teammates who would only complicate the mission.
“Now, let’s—”
Just as Ali was about to share his thoughts, Fang Bo’s expression suddenly changed. Without a word, he turned and dashed in the direction the boy and the little girl had gone.
Seeming to realize something as well, Ali’s eyes darkened, and without hesitation, he followed suit.
What Ali didn’t notice, however, was that during the chase, Fang Bo kept glancing at him with a curious, unreadable expression.
Before long, they arrived outside the courtyard, where bloodstains and a broken Nichirin Blade told the story of what had just transpired.
“Damn it,” Ali cursed, punching the ground, his face twisted in anger.
Even the space’s task notification couldn’t divert his attention.
[ID Number 14552 has triggered a Side Quest: The Rescuer.]
[Quest Overview: You’ve discovered suspicious bloodstains outside the courtyard, and you and your companion decide to investigate further.]
[Quest Objective: Rescue the abducted Demon Slayer swordsman.]
[Hint: The spider demons can move freely in the town, but it’s not just because they are good at hiding in the dark.]
“Well, we’ve had some luck,” Fang Bo muttered, looking up at the ominous courtyard before them, his expression calm.
For him, the focus was on the rewards; rescuing people was merely a means to achieve his mission goals.
However, his new teammate clearly saw things differently.
“Hurry, let’s go!” Ali shouted as he kicked down the door, his rough behavior revealing his urgency.
Watching Ali’s back, Fang Bo decided to set aside his suspicions for now.
Drawing his flintlock pistol, he followed Ali into the dangerous darkness.
(End of Chapter)