The System begins today's sign-in!
Ding! Congratulations, Host, on acquiring the Eye of Identification! (Red)
Eye of Identification: Allows you to view attributes such as others' loyalty and favorability!
Takumi's eyes widened. "Red-grade?! This is insane. With this, I'll never have to worry about traitors again!"
As the future sovereign of Dimensional City, being able to see loyalty levels was essentially a cheat.
Takumi stepped out into the Butterfly Mansion courtyard. There, silently feeding koi fish with an emotionless expression, was Kanao Tsuyuri.
He smirked.
"Well then… let's test this! Eye of Identification!"
■ Attribute Scan: Kanao Tsuyuri
Loyalty: 80
Favorability: 91
Abilities: None
Overall Strength: E-rank
Rank Explanation (from Slime World):
F - E - D - C - B - A - Special A - S - Special S - SS - SSS
Simplified Combat Logic:
F: Barely any combat power.
E: Slightly weaker than an average adult. Same level as common slimes.
D: Dangerous if in groups.
C: Stronger than trained soldiers.
B: Can destroy a village alone.
A (Disaster Class): Town-level destruction.
Special A: A threat to an entire nation.
S: Calamity Class—Small countries struggle to survive.
Special S: Cataclysm. Can wipe out entire races.
SS: World-ending disasters.
SSS: Creation class.
Takumi stared blankly.
"Bro… 91 favorability? I haven't even talked to her!"
But then the truth clicked.
He saved Kanae Kocho.
And to Kanao, Kanae was salvation itself.
Saving Kanae = saving Kanao.
Takumi nodded. "Makes sense. But now I'm curious about Kanae's stats…"
Right then, Kanae Kocho walked out, smiling warmly.
"Ohayo, Lord Takumi!"
He turned, waving casually. "Morning, Kanae! And I told you, drop the 'Lord.' Just call me Takumi."
Kanae shook her head quickly. "Impossible! You are now the master of the Demon Slayer Corps. Calling you by name would be too disrespectful!"
Takumi sighed dramatically. "Alright, alright. But at least shorten it to 'Lord Takumi.' Using my full name makes it sound like I'm being summoned to court."
Kanae's heart skipped slightly.
Does Lord Takumi… want us to be closer?
Or am I imagining things…?
"As you wish, Lord Takumi! By the way… I noticed you looking at Kanao. Were you curious about her?"
"Yes," he admitted. "She's always quiet. And she always stares at that coin. Why?"
Kanae explained Kanao's tragic past—the abuse, abandonment, the trauma, the rescue.
Takumi inhaled deeply. "Life really is unfair… I'm glad she met you."
Kanae blushed faintly. "You flatter me…"
Takumi activated the Eye of Identification again.
■ Attribute Scan: Kanae Kocho
Loyalty: 92
Favorability: 95
Abilities: Flower Breathing, multiple forms
Combat Evaluation: C-rank
Takumi froze.
"Ninety-five… FAVORABILITY!?"
System: *Let's talk about the three great illusions of life:
She likes me
I'm strong
I'll only play one more game.*
"Kanao-chan, come here!" Kanae called.
Kanao trotted over obediently.
"Ohayo, Kanae Onee-san!"
Kanae pointed at Takumi. "Kanao, greet Lord Takumi too!"
"Oh… Lord Takumi. Ohayo." The soft voice was barely above a whisper.
Takumi's heart melted. "Good morning, Kanao-chan. Here, big brother has something tasty for you!"
He pulled out a can of leibi—the miraculous drink from another world.
Kanao stared at it blankly.
Takumi chuckled, opened the pull-tab for her pssshhhht, and handed it back.
"Thank Lord Takumi!" Kanae reminded her.
"Arigato, Lord Takumi…"
Takumi held his chest dramatically. "Cute! Too cute! Emotionless loli is BEST!"
System: Host, control yourself. Please don't start a three-year-old story arc.
"Kanao," Takumi said gently, "from now on, call me 'Brother Takumi.' I always wanted a little sister."
Kanao nodded without hesitation. "Okay… Brother Takumi."
Takumi nearly ascended to heaven.
He patted her head.
Right then—
SLAM!
Kochou Shinobu burst out of the mansion.
"HEY!! You villain! Get away from Kanao! Stop bullying her!"
Takumi smirked.
"Oh? You're jealous?"
"ME!? J–J–JEALOUS!? SHUT UP!!" Shinobu's face turned pink as she charged at him.
Takumi laughed and dodged.
■ Civilization System Notification
Suddenly—
Ding! Civilization System Update Unlocked!
[New Feature: Loyalty Management Interface]
[New Feature: Social Development Tree]
[New Feature: Recruitment & Assignment Panel]
Takumi froze mid-dodge.
"Oh? Civilization system update? Now we're talking…"
The interface expanded before him.
Dimensional City — Phase Zero Progress
Population: 0 (pending relocation of Demon Slayer Corps)
Military Force: 0 (pending integration of Hashira)
Technology Level: Low (requires establishment of infrastructure)
Core Assets:
Herrscher of Finality
Eye of Identification
Dimensional Gate
Development Trees Available:
Science & Technology
Society & Culture
Military & Defense
Dimensional Expansion
Shinobu stopped attacking when she noticed Takumi suddenly zoning out.
"Oi… Takumi? Why are you standing still? Don't tell me you're daydreaming in the middle of our fight?"
Takumi grinned.
"Shinobu, good news. I just received a new system update." He stepped closer slowly. "And I think I know your stats now too… Eye of Identification!"
■ Attribute Scan: Shinobu Kocho
Loyalty: 76
Favorability: 84
Combat Evaluation: C-rank
Shinobu froze. "W–What are you staring at?!"
Takumi smiled in a way that made her heart skip.
"Just confirming something important…" He flicked her forehead lightly. "You like me more than you admit."
Shinobu turned beet red.
"I–I–I DO NOT!!"
Kanae giggled from the side. "My, my… Shinobu is blushing."
Shinobu glared. "NEE-SAN!! Don't tease me!"
Takumi stretched lazily.
"Well then. Enough fun for now. I've confirmed everyone's loyalty. Next step… we start the foundation for Dimensional City."
The sisters blinked.
"Foundation?" Kanae repeated softly.
Takumi's eyes glowed with golden Finality energy.
"Yes. Once Muzan is gone, we relocate the Corps. And then… we begin building a world of peace, science, and prosperity. A nation beyond dimensions."
■ Civilization System Objective Updated
Main Quest: Establish Dimensional City (Phase 1)
Transport Demon Slayer Corps (0/1)
Construct First Dimensional Hub (0/1)
Awaken Civilization Core (0/1)
Reward: Blueprint – Dimensional High-Tech Capital
Takumi's grin widened.
"Let's begin… the rise of a new world."