⎣Demon Slayer: Yōkai Wife⎤ [雪花] |Kyōjurō Rengoku x Yuki-onna!Reader|

52: Enter the Daoist Priest

"Welcome to my liar, I am Satsujin." The cheerfully eccentric man dressed in black and gold robes of silk and metallic thread with the word "魔" (demon) embroidered on it, stepped forward. He had messy black hair and wore a round crown-like hat.

You couldn't help but gasp internally when his blood-red eyes locked with yours. Those chilling eyes were so familiar, making you feel like they were staring into your very soul and giving you goosebumps.

Kyōjurō and you both stood your ground and drew your weapons, already aware that you were now in the presence of demon. Possibly the very demon responsible for the murders and disappearances of the townspeople of Yokohama Chinatown.

"Stay behind me, (Name)." Kyōjurō tells you, shielding you.

The man, Satsujin simply chuckled, "why so defensive Hashira? There's no need for hostility. Just because you're Hashira, doesn't mean you are untouchable. It does not grant you any unique ability, title, or protection...nor are you privileged in any way. You are still nothing but worthless cattle." He muses.

"So your the demon that's been terrorizing the townspeople?" You couldn't help but ask as Satsujin gaze at you.

"Hohoho, my aren't you adorable? A fair maiden of the fair sex. A precious little lamb soon to be taken from the farmer and given to the butcher." He grins a Cheshire cat smile.

His comment made your blood boil, as it briefly brought back memories of the Demon that abducted you in Kazahana, Hanasuke, and the skink demon you faced during Final Selection.

You were beginning to see a foregoing pattern when it came to these demons, and it sort of made you wonder: Are all demons arrogant assholes with a superiority complex?

It seemed like they tend to taunt their victims first before killing/eating them.

Just then, another figure stepped from behind him. It was a female with dark hair, dressed in a scantily cladded cheongsam with red threads. She wore a hat with a yellow tail hanging in the front. You also took note of the various Chinese tattoos aligning her skin.

Her eyes held a mysterious glint as she approached, her movements graceful yet eerie.

Could she be the vampire people reported seeing?

"Ah, Wuying! Look, we have company. Isn't it exciting?♡" Satsujin asked her.

However, the girl─Wuying said nothing as she only continue to stared mindlessly at you and Kyōjurō. (Mainly Kyōjurō!)

Slowly, she smiled, and with remarkable speed, she suddenly came charging at Kyōjurō! The Flame Pillar quickly reacted as she leaped into the air, sending a flying kick his way. Using his sword, Kyōjurō easily blocked her attack, his blade clashing with her heel. However, Wuying quickly did a spin kick, her other leg going straight for his head.

"Kyō!" You exclaimed, before swinging your naginata to block her kick, preventing her from hurting your lover.

You then use your ice abilities to try and freeze her, but seeing this, Wuying immediately did a back flip to avoid it─gaining some distance.

"Wuying, that's enough!" Satsujin ordered.

Wuying slowly stood, but kept her golden gaze solemnly on Kyōjurō whilst giving him a small smile.