Chapter 169: Fleeting Moments

Chapter 169: Fleeting Moments

The scene shifts to Denji, Himeno, and Aki Hayakawa now appearing in a bar. Alongside familiar faces, there are also new characters who have never appeared before, all gathered around the table.

Everyone is merrily eating and drinking, and they begin introducing themselves. However, this only applies to those who are not Contract Devils.

At this moment, Himeno curiously asks her colleague Fushi, "Hey, Fushi, where's the new recruit from your side?"

"Unfortunately," Fushi responds nonchalantly, "they fell in battle just yesterday."

His demeanor is remarkably calm, as if he's quite used to this kind of situation.

However, for the other newcomers present, this is rather chilling.

Kobeni visibly panics, "Did they die so easily?"

Arai also questions in disbelief, "Is it that dangerous?"

"Because devils that ordinary people can't handle end up with Public Safety.

There will be more deaths to come."

"My batch of recruits has all left Public Safety already."

The atmosphere grows tense. In a place like Public Safety, where high-risk devil incidents are common, death should be a frequent occurrence.

Veteran devil hunters like Himeno and Fushi seem accustomed to this, but for the newcomers, the reality of death is still quite jarring.

This only reinforces their desire to quit.

If Kobeni and Arai hadn't teamed up with Denji, they might not have escaped the Eternity Devil's clutches.

Staying in Public Safety truly seems perilous!

Just then, Himeno suddenly embraces Denji.

"Denji still needs to kiss me, so he won't die, right?" she says with a smile, clearly trying to lighten the mood.

Denji, excited, agrees, "That's right!"

However, a colleague then informs Denji, "Whenever Himeno gets drunk, she turns into the Kiss Devil."

"What?!"

"Aside from the newbies, everyone else here has been forcibly kissed by Himeno. None of them escaped."

Fan Siwei nearly spits out his drink, "The Kiss Devil?!"

This term is indeed amusing... Haha—

Just as Denji looks at Himeno with inappropriate thoughts...

"Kiss?"

Makima suddenly appears next to Denji, startling him. He quickly denies any such thing.

"Isn't this a bit of a bloodbath?" Fan Siwei comments, strangely excited.

He realizes that Makima doesn't seem particularly bothered by Denji, not at all like a typical female protagonist who would easily get jealous.

Also, Himeno's behavior seems odd. Isn't she supposed to like Aki Hayakawa?

Why is she so casually kissing others?

The character relationships are getting confusing.

Fan Siwei and most readers are baffled.

However, when Himeno asks Denji if he wants to kiss her, Denji openly admits he does.

Meanwhile, Aki and Himeno try to learn Denji's true identity from Makima.

But Makima isn't easily swayed to reveal that Denji is Chainsaw Man.

"As long as you can outdrink me, I'll tell you," Makima says to Aki and Himeno, her expression unchanged.

Her drinking ability is impressive.

Soon, Aki and Himeno are shown completely defeated, passed out on the table, while Makima continues to order more drinks.

However, the next scene is even more surprising.

Himeno, who had passed out, suddenly gets up and cups Denji's face...

And then kisses him!

"Ah????"

Fan Siwei's brain goes blank at this scene.

Himeno actually kissed the protagonist, Denji?

And right in front of the main heroine, Makima?

Could this be... an affair? Or rather, the current wife's offense?

Yet, Makima remains unfazed, showing no sign of agitation.

Denji, meanwhile, is experiencing the kiss with Himeno...

"So soft..."

"So soft!! What is this?"

"It's melting in my mouth?!"

"Wait!"

Denji realizes something is wrong, "This isn't a tongue... it's vomit!"

The next scene clearly shows Himeno vomiting into Denji's mouth.

"I can't believe it!"

Fan Siwei is stunned.

What is this?!

I'm asking you, what is this?!

It's not a kiss, it's vomit!

Not only is Denji horrified, but the readers are also left traumatized.

The Kiss Devil, indeed.

Such a kiss would leave anyone terrified and scarred.

[Translator: sauron]

Soon, the welcome party ends, and everyone seems to go their separate ways.

However, Denji and Himeno head to Himeno's place!

After a series of misleading plot twists and Himeno showcasing her charm as a woman, she tells Denji:

"Alright! I'll help you get together with Makima!"

"What? Really?"

Denji is surprised.

"Yes, really."

Himeno smiles and says, "Denji, let's form a secret alliance!"

"I'll help you with Makima, and you help me with Aki."

Seeing this, Fan Siwei finally understands, "So Himeno really does like Aki Hayakawa..."

"This works out. Aki and Himeno will be a couple, and Denji and Makima will end up together! It's a happy ending for everyone!"

He claps and cheers.

Just as Himeno and Denji form their alliance, the final scene of the chapter reveals...

Makima and the Public Safety officers are on a high-speed train, seemingly reflecting on the previous night's welcome party.

"The drinks from yesterday were really good..."

Suddenly, several men in black appear out of nowhere.

Then... they pull out firearms and open fire on Makima!

Makima and her subordinates fall into a pool of blood, apparently dying in a hasty and unexpected manner.

"Ah????"

Fan Siwei is stunned. How did Makima die so abruptly?

And isn't she the main heroine?

The main heroine dying so quickly?

In such a random and bizarre way?

It's not sudden; there were no signs at all!

It's just like Pirah in "Edgerunners"!

Fan Siwei and many readers suddenly remember... Oh right, Lin Qingshan has a history of this...

Even if Lin Qingshan is known for his unpredictable plots, this is an extreme way to kill off the heroine!!

[End of Chapter]