Chapter 193 - Blunder (1/2)

The next day commenced in a similar fashion of an exhaustive training of controlling the gravity. While Nik surprisingly felt a subtle improvement in his control, much still remained to accomplish and Nik's body kept getting tempered by an additional few kilograms of suppression. Although, it could hardly increase and refine his own body, every slight improvement counts.

As the sun reached the highest peak, the trio gathered at the room connected to the backyard where they were presented with a delicious meal as they chatted with a pleasant expression.

The tables were set up in a triangular formation with soft futons already placed as Nik took his seat, observing the red-faced servants. If Nik did achieve something, then it would be the control of his Pheromones to cover the entire mansion just through his subconscious effort.

Now, Nik did not have to explicitly control his Pheromones as the aphrodisiac scent that Nik exuded danced the tune he wished them to dance on. Sometimes, he would elicit their carnal desires and sometimes, he would make them relive their most happy moments.

Slowly, Nik was now able to achieve a domain effect with his pheromones itself.

”Days without hunting is soooo boring!” Sasko groaned as she sat with a disgruntled expression while Nik couldn't help but agree and cast a confused gaze towards Saeko.

”Elizabeth told me that Pillars can never rest for too long and are needed to complete a lot of Missions.”

Saeko shook her head and pointed out.

”Things are relatively calm out there. While many do not know the reason, we now do. Even the remaining lower demon moons have hidden too deeply.

They are just scared without their master!”

Saeko gulped down her soup and ate with a ferocious glee when Shizuka finally broke her optimistic view.

”Or maybe, they are licking their wounds and waiting for their own ranks to increase before striking a definite offense that would leave us with nothing but despair.”

As Shizuka observed Saeko's crestfallen expression, a bright smile touched her lips while she pursued.

”Of course, I can observe the situation wrongly. But the demons are no scared beasts, that I am sure of.

And Muzan himself boasts more cleverness than strength—”

”Wait, what?”

Nik immediately shot a look towards Shizuka as the latter tilted her head leftward in confusion and waited for Nik to form his questions.

”What did you mean... when you said— Muzan is more brain than brawn.”

”I meant, till now, he has been able to evade us all this time through clever baits and splits. If not, the first breath user would have easily ended his life.”

Shizuka shrugged nonchalantly while her words were nothing short of peals of thunderclaps exploding in his ears and then smashing his stupid, oh so moronic head that immediately kept on jumping on conclusions regarding the strength of his opponent.

”So... he isn't powerful...”

Shizuka finally seemed to have understood Nik's situation, which was, in all honesty, a common misunderstanding between most of the demon slayers.

”When compared to a single Cultivator, he is. But, if flanked, even the ancestor of all demon must leave the hope of surviving.”

As Nik started to understand the true situation, his eyes widened momentarily and he immediately posed another question.

”When compared to other pillars, where do I stand?”

Shizuka looked at Saeko, who let out an envious sigh. Even she understood how grave of a misunderstanding Nik had about Muzan. The demon was undoubtedly strong, but he was still a mortal with a huge lifespan and a taste for blood.

”Well, he can easily beat Shinobu... but I doubt he would beat her... they both are too alike.” Shizuka suppressed a chuckle while Saeko continued.

”Of course, he can beat the shit out of certain slithering pillar... then there is that fluffy one...”

”Can you... just state it normally?”

Nik groaned. He needed answers as Saeko smiled and spoke softly.

”All in all, you are already a top-tier pillar. If we include the fact that you have many things—” she eyed his lower region for a moment before continuing, '— that the other pillars do not.

For example, you can use multiple breaths, you can control gravity and even use your Pheromones to control weak-willed demons.

And if we also include your elemental Hamon, then you already classify into the ranks of a Cultivator.

Of course, Master would keep this information hidden and also, only your skills fall short when compared to the top three pillars, Cultivators and Shigure.”

”And the top three also includes you.”