Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Horikita Manabu is a combatant with good martial arts and magical abilities.

To be honest, he is easier to take care of people than Ayanokoji or Hikigaya, not to mention that Shijou Tei is capable.

Before, Kousaka Kyosuke had given Shijou Tei a slight "cheat" to some extent, since Shijou Tei's training time was short and his aptitude and talent were not bad but not outstanding either, so as to prevent him from triggering his backup plan if he encountered danger.

“Mikado…he is truly my excellent son.”

As Kousaka Kyosuke gradually steered the conversation toward Shijo Tei's son, Makoto's emotions began to fluctuate considerably.

From the moment he came into this world, he knew that life would never be peaceful.

With monsters and ghosts appearing everywhere, and now even the most ferocious and brutal Yamata no Orochi from legends appearing, things are far from peaceful.

Then, it was even more impossible for his son, Shijō Tei, to be idle in the Kenbi-shichō (欽非违使厅), a government office responsible for maintaining public order.

Having learned about some of Kyosuke Kousaka's previous whereabouts, Makoto knew very well that, apart from some officials holding nominal positions, everyone in the Prosecution Agency had actual work quotas.

Those who fail to complete their tasks or ignore them will gradually leave the government office.

Some people leave voluntarily, while others are forced to leave due to unforeseen circumstances.

There have been quite a few things happening in Kyoto in the past two years, and being attacked by demons is no longer considered a big deal.

In short... the Prosecutor's Office is basically not idle.

Almost everyone in the government office was quite capable. Even if Shijou-tō's son had a respectable status, it would be extremely difficult to convince people immediately.

Because capable people don't easily submit to those who are incompetent.

This forced Shijou Tei, who had secured his position from the start, to work hard so that his subordinates wouldn't look down on him. As a result, Shijou Tei was practically invisible all day long.

During this time, his wife was worried from time to time.

"Don't worry," Kousaka Kyosuke said with a smile, "He will definitely leave his own legend in Kyoto."

Makoto quickly replied, "No, that's not true... Lord Kyosuke, you flatter me. My son's abilities are limited; he's just stubborn."

Legends? No legend can compare to the one before you.

"It doesn't sound good to call a strong will that way. But then again, have you encountered any difficulties or unusual events, either on the Mikado side or in your own life?"

After chatting for a while, Kyosuke Kousaka finally got to the point.

Kousaka Kyosuke has never been worried about his brother-in-law, Shijou Tei, or people like Hikigaya and Ayanokoji.

First, Kyoto is safe. Second, their operation is either commanded by Minamoto no Yorimitsu or Minamoto no Yorihira.

For their own sake, the Genji brothers would certainly not send anyone to send them to any overly dangerous place.

As for placing it in a place that is too safe?

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't think the Genji brothers would be so biased.

For example, Minamoto no Yorimitsu, whose personality is the easiest to guess.

If Minamoto no Yorimitsu thinks you are useful, then you will be assigned to a place where you can exert your greatest value—so I always feel that the danger they face is by no means low.

But Kyosuke Kosaka wasn't too worried about these things.

How to say?

Since I am a man, I should have the courage to face danger. Besides, even in times of peace, there are always dangers in the world, so there is no reason to worry unnecessarily.

“Reporting to Lord Kyosuke,” Makoto said, her expression turning serious as she heard Kyosuke finally get to the point, “there are no major problems inside or outside the manor at the moment, but there is a matter concerning ‘unusual events’…”

"But it doesn't matter."

"Kyosuke-sama's feat of fighting against an evil god with a human body is something that many nobles find incredible..."

Uh, it still turns out to be this kind of thing?

Kyosuke Kosaka silently complained to himself.

"It's still those cowardly things."

“I’ve heard about this before, is there anything else?” Kousaka Kyosuke asked again.

"And then there's Lord Masatsugu..."

Masatsugu?

When Kousaka Kyosuke heard the somewhat familiar name, he couldn't quite place it at first, but then a blonde girl suddenly flashed into his mind.

To be more specific, this girl was a princess.

That's right, it's Horie-dono.

Previously, after Fujiwara no Michitsuna explained the situation, Kousaka Kyosuke decided to arrange a marriage with a potential partner because it was necessary to stabilize the situation and ease relations between the imperial family and the court nobles.

Since it is a marriage alliance, there must be mutual contact, and even meetings and exchanges.

But Kyosuke Kousaka is busy saving the world, so where would he find the time or energy to do all this?

Even after defeating the evil god and returning from another world, Kyosuke Kousaka did not focus his attention on this.

Because he had made up his mind from the very beginning.

The goal is to move away from Kyoto.

After moving away, he naturally faded into obscurity and was eventually forgotten.

All of the above were pre-planned scenarios. Arranged marriages were merely delaying tactics to demonstrate that he was not an arrogant person.

Then, Kyosuke Kosaka considered whether he should take it slow.

Unexpectedly, the woman's family had already come knocking on their door.

"This is not good. The matter of Lord Horie is still not resolved."

Kousaka Kyosuke had a headache.

When the door to his desires was opened, he was still indulging in the pleasure of marrying.

He has calmed down by now.

Aside from those who temporarily form romantic relationships out of a desire for protection, Kyosuke Kousaka has hardly focused his attention on other "new women."

"Let's wait about another month. Once I've resolved the matter, I'll take the initiative to go see Lord Yaji."

Kyosuke Kosaka did not intend to be ambiguous.

Logically speaking, Tennoji Miri, a princess with a father of considerable status, has no need for him at all. This young girl can take good care of herself, so why would she need a man she doesn't know very well?

It was precisely because the matter of the power of the God-King Amaterasu involved the issue of the legitimacy of the rule that Tennoji Miri had to be brought up.

However, Kyosuke Kosaka really took advantage of people too thoroughly.

He needs to reflect on this.

“I understand, Kyosuke-sama.” Makoto realized that Kyosuke had prepared for this beforehand, seeing that Kyosuke had responded quickly to the important matter he mentioned.

"What exactly is Kyosuke-sama's solution—"

Makoto found it hard to believe.

It's unimaginable how Kousaka Kyosuke will manage to build relationships with the nobles who seem to be distancing themselves from him, or how he will appease a member of the royal family who is anxious because his daughter has become a nun...

"Well then, let's leave it at that." Seeing that what Makoto said wasn't too troublesome for him, or something he was unaware of, Kousaka Kyosuke decided to say goodbye.

"Kyosuke-sama, walk slowly."

"Ah."

Kyosuke Kosaka said goodbye to Makoto and left.

He then found Kagura and Longkui and prepared to travel with them. Finally, he bid farewell to his companions, including Xiangzi, Sei Shonagon, and Fuji Shikibu, and returned to his position at the Kyoto front.

This place is within the large barrier set up by the wilderness.

Previously, due to time travel, Susanoo's divine status was passively taken back, so now it is Ara who is using his power to protect Kyoto.

"Kyosuke, you should also know where Amaterasu-sama is in this world."

When they returned to their hometown and met with Ara, Ara brought up the matter.

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded: "Of course I know, surely no one is unaware of this, right? I believe most people in the world have seen the events that Orochi projected using the Cloud Mirror."

In order to ensure the continuation of life for all things in the world, Amaterasu voluntarily stripped away her divine power and transformed into the sun to sustain the world.

Previously, Tsukuyomi shamelessly said that Amaterasu was still unwilling to wake up?

Is this something a god could say?

If a person in a coma can wake up at any time, then it's still considered a coma.

"For thousands of years, the god of thought has been trying to bring back the goddess Amaterasu, hoping to awaken Lady Amaterasu with the goddess's possession."

"I've heard about that!"

Huang had only finished speaking halfway when a voice sounded from outside the door.

It was my brother-in-law, Minamoto no Hiromasa, who came over.

Accompanying him were Seimei, Yaobikuni, and Shiro. Could this group be having a meeting on the other side?

Kyosuke Kousaka, who had just returned, wasn't so clear on the matter.

“I’ve heard of that too,” Yaobikuni smiled as she continued Minamoto no Hiromasa’s words. “A long time ago, I heard the story of how Amaterasu was awakened from her slumber at Ama-Iwato by a dance, which caused the light to shine upon the earth once more.”