Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Hikigaya: "Uh, Kyosuke-sama, please, please make sure you survive in dangerous situations."

Otherwise, Komachi's life would be ruined! It's better for him to die in her place!

He couldn't think of much else, because there were so many words of gratitude he wanted to express, but his mind was too cluttered to utter them...

Ayanokoji: "Kyosuke-sama, please take my power."

Before I knew it, I had become one of Kousaka Kyosuke's most loyal subordinates. Looking back now, I have no regrets. Even if I were to die suddenly in battle, I wouldn't feel so regretful.

Perhaps this is what it means to find the meaning of life. Of course, it would be best if we could live forever; living is very interesting.

Shijo Tei said, "Kyosuke-sama, please keep up the good work. If anything dangerous happens, please don't hesitate to call me."

My older sister, Maki, has been overjoyed ever since she married Kousaka Kyosuke. Shijou Tei hadn't seen Maki's radiant smile in all those years.

It would be so heartbreaking if that smile disappeared.

Moreover, Kousaka Kyosuke, who treated him like a younger brother, was indeed like an older brother who was slightly older than him.

He felt very relaxed interacting with Kyosuke Kosaka; it was more like talking to a good friend.

This is almost impossible in modern times. After all, he comes from a large conglomerate and is destined to inherit it, so naturally he wouldn't have any friends who could treat him with ease.

The same applies to this era; ultimately, my identity remains so special that I feel even more constrained when speaking to people I used to know.

Everything changed after I met Kyosuke Kousaka.

If he could sacrifice himself for Kousaka Kyosuke, who was constantly fighting and getting injured, he would not hesitate at all!

Horikita Manabu: "Kyosuke-sama, I have now become an Onmyoji recognized by Raikou-sama and Michitsuna-sama..."

Horikita Manabu, who is usually quite calm, showed unusually strong emotional fluctuations at this moment.

Having gained the appreciation of Kyosuke Kosaka, his life in this world underwent tremendous changes. He learned extraordinary martial arts and Yin-Yang techniques, knowledge that he would never have been able to acquire before.

Now, having gone through countless battles, he possesses a wealth of practical experience.

He has begun to surpass the Onmyoji whose strength once seemed "unreachable".

While this description may sound arrogant, it is indeed true that Horikita Manabu has become so strong that he has been recognized by many excellent Onmyoji.

It would be impossible for him not to be grateful to Kyosuke Kousaka.

However, Horikita Manabu regrets that he cannot do more for Kousaka Kyosuke.

During the previous battles against the evil gods, he stayed in Kyoto to protect the safety of the area, and he always did a very good job in this regard.

He does indeed possess some talent, and he has also learned some spatial magic that Kousaka Kyosuke had taught him.

It was precisely because of this that he was able to resolve the security situation in Kyoto more quickly, and he only hoped that he could help Kousaka Kyosuke in the days to come...

The perspective shifts to the front line of Rashomon in Kyoto.

While still on duty at the front-line camp, Minamoto no Hiromasa prayed with his eyes closed and conveyed so-called "hope," he also tried to see something.

However, his innate spiritual sense was not strong, and he was no match for his sister Kagura at all; he was only at the level of an ordinary Onmyoji.

Therefore, he could only hear the voices of Seimei and Kousaka Kyosuke speaking one after another, but could not see anything else.

"Yabikuni, what can you see?"

"I saw it! I saw Mr. Kyosuke and Mr. Seimei standing in front of a magic circle, gathering everyone to contribute their hopeful power."

"Sigh, why me..."

Minamoto no Hiromasa opened his eyes and was very disappointed.

He longed to go to that dangerous place with Seimei and Kyosuke Kousaka to fight the Yamata no Orochi.

However, both Ara and Susanoo rejected him. Does that mean he is not strong?

Compared to Kyosuke Kosaka, he was indeed quite ordinary, but compared to Seimei, he wasn't much worse.

He's not afraid of death!

“Mr. Boya is still quite unwilling. Let’s have another match with them after everything is over,” Yaobikuni suggested with a smile.

"It's too early to talk about that!" Minamoto no Hiromasa said speechlessly, then strode outside. "I'm going to check on the situation outside. Everyone's praying right now..."

Yaobikuni shook her head with a wry smile as she watched Minamoto no Hiromasa leave.

His gaze, lost in thought, then fell upon a place far, far away, seemingly spanning countless times and spaces—the very spot where Seimei and Kousaka Kyosuke were.

Both men had similar expressions, both calm yet conveying a clear sincerity.

However, this posture still felt slightly out of place on Kousaka Kyosuke, whom Yaobikuni knew.

"Mr. Kyosuke, you're being too serious."

However, it is indeed necessary to be more serious at times like these.

Yaobikuni slowly turned her gaze to the center of Kyoto, specifically the northern part of the city, where the nobles lived.

Unsurprisingly, many lines carrying powerful willpower and extremely pure appeared in her eyes, which were as calm as still water.

Yes.

Faced with life and death, every living being will instinctively struggle to survive.

I was too naive back then.

Living is such a wonderful thing, being able to wear beautiful clothes, eat delicious food, and chat happily with interesting friends.

Even if friends pass away with time, as long as you remember them, they are not truly dead.

Moreover, there is the concept of reincarnation; who knows, if she lives a little longer, she might encounter her deceased friends again…

However, all of this is based on the premise that the world still exists.

"Lord Ara, you may also be prepared to sacrifice yourself, but rest assured, my divination skills are by no means inferior. I have gradually come to understand many things, including evil gods..."

Although Yaobikuni really didn't want anything to happen to the current guide, Ara, she was already considering the possibility.

Others are the same.

No matter who suddenly sacrifices themselves, she will face it all with strength and continue to give her all to protect this world!

For some reason, Yaobikuni once again focused her gaze on that location separated by several time periods.

She stared at Kyosuke Kousaka in a daze.

She thought that if this interesting man died, her world would probably become much more boring...

Hopefully, she won't die elsewhere, otherwise it will be very difficult for her to help with forbidden techniques later.

—It's not just human power that's supporting the magic array activated by the young Ara.

There are also monsters among them.

"Lord Kyosuke! Thank you for the food!"

"Lord Seimei! I have never forgotten the help you gave me!"

"Lord Kyosuke, I still remember the time you protected me at Mount Kuroya..."

There are quite a few yokai who have bonds with Seimei and Kousaka Kyosuke.

Oeyama.

Through the connection of the magic circle, Shuten-dōji instantly traveled through countless time and space to see Kōsaka Kyōsuke, Seimei, and Susanoo.

"Hahaha, the battlefield has moved to such a far place? How interesting. It's just a pity that I'm stationed here now and can't provide you with much support."

Despite saying that, Shuten-dōji still raised his hand and precisely transmitted his demonic power to the magic circle through the connection of the magic circle.

Compared to the formidable power of human will, his demonic power is in no way inferior.

"My dearest friend, let me come and help them..."

"Ibaraki-dōji couldn't help but say."

Shuten-dōji laughed: "You just need to think about supporting them. After all, your control over your demonic power is even more unrestrained than mine, so it's not as easy for you to do what I do."

At first glance, Shuten-dōji saw through the essence of the mysterious magic circle of the young Ara.

That is, a magic array that uses human willpower as energy and can create some kind of miracle. He had indeed heard of such arrays before.

Generally speaking.

Only humans who appear physically weak but possess extraordinary souls and the power to generate willpower can activate this magic circle to the fullest extent.

They're just not quite there yet, being monsters.

Many monsters cannot even control their own will, let alone have enough willpower to support them.

“I will definitely improve that!” Ibaraki-dōji said immediately.

Shuten-dōji chuckled, gulping down his sake as he continued watching the scene in the distance where his demon clan, filled with fervor, fought against other corrupted demons.

The demons are naturally warlike; for them, fighting is just a daily occurrence.

As the king who rules over the demons, his only responsibility is to maintain order in the rear.

Oma no Kōgen.

Tamamo-no-Mae, who protects the yokai and even the humans who have come to seek refuge, gently raises the hand holding the folding fan.

“Seimei, you are protecting more than just Kyoto now, and I really appreciate that.”