Simultaneous time travel: But our system is out of sync!

Chapter 81 Lady Rose's Regret

In just a few breaths, Madame Butterfly's vital signs, which were on the verge of disappearing, miraculously stabilized, and the deathly pale color on her face quickly faded, restoring her rosy complexion.

If it weren't for the two dark blue-purple, shocking finger marks clearly imprinted on her slender and graceful neck, no one would believe that she had just walked through the gates of hell.

Lin Bei slowly released his grip.

At this moment, his mind was once again filled with doubt.

Madame Butterfly claims that all of this was instigated by Sakonji Urokodaki.

So, is what she said true or false?

If it's a lie, then it's simple and clear.

This woman is malicious and is trying to sow discord between him and Urokodaki Sakonji. Based on this alone, even if he really killed Lady Rose, Urokodaki Sakonji would have no way to say anything.

But... what if it's true?

Why?

What exactly was Urokodaki Sakonji's purpose in making this arrangement?

Was she trying to control him through Madame Butterfly?

The moment this thought crossed his mind, Lin Bei dismissed it.

No, that's almost impossible!

Urokodaki Sakonji knew his personality; he was definitely not the kind of person who would be easily bewitched or manipulated by beauty.

Based on Lin Bei's observation and understanding of Urokodaki Sakonji, although Urokodaki Sakonji usually wears a mask, his style of doing things is more open and straightforward, and he is by no means the kind of person who is deep-thinking, scheming, and sets traps everywhere.

Moreover, Lin Bei thought about it carefully.

In front of Urokodaki Sakonji, apart from displaying his terrifying strength far beyond that of ordinary people, he did not reveal many other supernatural abilities.

Especially special abilities like Yang energy and the true fire of the sun.

Is it really worth it for Urokodaki Sakonji, the former Water Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, to personally intervene and expend so much effort to plot against him with such limited power? Lin Bei had serious doubts about this.

Even assuming that Urokodaki Sakonji realized that Hayashi possessed a special ability.

However, in this world where the power level seems to far exceed that of the original Demon Slayer, there are quite a few people who are more monstrous than Lin Bei.

Long before, Lin Bei had already keenly sensed that the breathing techniques in the Demon Slayer world he was in were very powerful, almost like a fantasy technique.

Urokodaki Sakonji's strength is even more powerful than imagined.

Therefore, it can be inferred that the current Demon Slayer Corps and the Twelve Demon Moons under Muzan Kibutsuji are probably far stronger than the original setting.

Even with the special abilities he possesses, the power he has currently displayed is far from sufficient to justify Urokodaki Sakonji's "high regard" for him.

Let's start with Yoriichi Tsugikuni, a legendary savior who could kick Muzan in his prime like a stray dog.

More recently, there's the Demon Slayer Corps, where a prodigy rose to the rank of "Pillar" in just one year.

In comparison, Lin Bei's strength is indeed "not enough".

So, what is the truth of the matter?

Was it a lie told by Madame Butterfly to continue deceiving him or to achieve some other purpose?

Or is there a deeper intention behind Urokodaki Sakon's actions that he cannot understand at this moment?

This tangled mystery left Lin Bei feeling more perplexed than ever before.

Rang Rang, who was not good at solving puzzles to begin with, felt as if he were in a foggy maze, unable to find the way out.

At this moment, he had immense doubts about how he had dealt with the evil spirits before.

Although evil spirits are troublesome, you can simply focus on killing them; there's no need to go through all this trouble now.

You have to guess this and that.

However, this concerns myself.

Even if it's troublesome, Lin Bei still has to solve this mystery, otherwise he'll always have some reservations.

After much thought, Lin Bei realized that the key point was still with Madam Rose.

The one who tied the knot must untie it!

This whole affair was started by Lady Rose, so the key issue must be found in her.

At this moment, only she can explain the specific reasons for her previous behavior.

Lin Bei's gaze then turned back to Madame Butterfly, who was huddled in the corner.

Since she claims to be acting under the orders of Urokodaki Sakonji, she should know the real reason why Urokodaki Sakonji made such an arrangement!

And the moment Lin Bei's gaze, seemingly devoid of any warmth and capable of piercing the soul, fell upon Madam Rose.

Madame Butterfly's face, which had just regained some color, instantly lost its color again, turning as pale as paper in an instant!

Under Lin Bei's icy gaze, she felt as if a chilling tide, penetrating to her very bones, was about to engulf her completely.

In this fear, Lady Rose, like a frightened young animal cornered by a hunter, scrambled and crawled backward with all her might.

She retreated to a cold corner, where she huddled together, shivering, and hugged her knees tightly with both hands.

It's as if this can give them a tiny bit of pitiful sense of security.

Two streams of tears flowed uncontrollably, mingling with desperate sobs:

"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!"

"Lin Beijun! I was wrong!"

"I really won't do it again! I'll never do it again!"

"Please don't kill me!"

The Butterfly Lady, who was previously adept at manipulating people's hearts with her beauty, was now like a fearful and helpless child, no longer daring to use any tricks on Lin Bei.

She had never felt such profound and unforgettable fear of anyone!

Just now, the cold touch of death felt so real, so clear!

She truly felt the entire process of her life being ruthlessly stripped away.

Pain, coldness, helplessness, delusion.

It felt as if her soul was being ripped out of her body by the force that was gripping her throat!

She never expected that this man, who usually seemed lazy and harmless, would be so ruthless, decisive, and cold-blooded when he was truly enraged!

Without a word, they would take lives without hesitation or pity!

Knowing that Lin Bei was so ruthless and unreasonable, she wouldn't have dared to have any extra thoughts before.

He will only fulfill his promise to Urokodaki Sakonji in detail: to offer himself as a "gift" completely and without reservation, and to explain the reasons in the original and unembellished way.

Instead of doing it like before.

Both foolish and arrogant.

She wanted to fulfill her promise to Urokodaki Sakonji while using her beauty as leverage to secure a place in Lin Bei's heart and gain more influence and power.

And the result? It backfired!

She made something that was simple complicated, and then messed it up.

Her self-righteous cleverness not only failed to achieve her goal, but also completely destroyed Lin Bei's already limited trust in her, and almost cost her her life!

This is simply... a double loss!

This is the most foolish failure in the world!

It was only at this moment, after truly facing death, that she truly realized how superficial and cheap what she had been pursuing before was.

Only then did she understand why both Urokodaki Sakonji and Rinhoku were so disappointed in her.