Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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He wouldn't go to the ghost ship on his own initiative.

Because that would make it easy for Ōtakemaru to gang up on them.

This could really cause an accident.

Kyosuke Kosaka had no intention of forcing himself.

half an hour.

"Aren't you coming?" Seeing that Kousaka Kyosuke was still not moving, Ōtakemaru sneered.

"..."

Kyosuke Kosaka remained motionless, simply waiting calmly.

If the enemy does not move, I will not move.

That's what it means.

He would never take such a risk.

Your own adventures will distract your partner from the battle.

Therefore, he has always emphasized that he would prioritize his own life and would not take any risks.

"Charge the entire army!"

Ōtakemaru sneered, not giving Kōsaka Kyōsuke any further chance to stall for time.

Knowing that Kyosuke Kosaka was waiting for other people to arrive, why would he give them the chance?

They even planned to take advantage of the opportunity to kill Kyosuke Kousaka.

If we really kill Kousaka Kyosuke, not only can we avenge our clansmen, but we might also be able to completely take over Arakawa, set foot on the shore, and attract more of Kyoto's main forces...

"Spiritual communication".

Kagura raised her hand to form a hand seal, her small face expressionless as she summoned numerous dead souls to fight against the sea monster.

She dislikes killing.

But that doesn't mean she wants to lose her beloved husband.

The meaning of her life was her husband.

"Ahhh-"

Screams, wails, and screams filled the air.

The sea monsters, whose eyes still gleamed with ferocity, were all killed by the numerous spirits controlled by Kagura.

The countless tiny hands of the departed souls stretched out were like the sharpest blades, easily slicing the sea monsters apart.

Then some strange spirits, like flashes of light, passed through the siren, causing the siren to become insane as if under some kind of illusion...

"This is really troublesome."

Ootakemaru, still smiling, showed no sign of amusement as he charged toward Kousaka Kyosuke, wielding the Yasakani no Magatama.

Kyosuke Kosaka went to meet him without hesitation.

He forcefully retrieved a long sword from his spatial storage and suddenly thrust it forward, like a venomous snake leaping out, unleashing a strike that tore through the air.

boom! !

A chilling golden light flashed by, and the longsword's attack was easily neutralized.

Ōtakemaru raised the Yasakani no Magatama and swiftly swung it at Kōsaka Kyōsuke.

His speed was extremely fast, as if he had become stronger in the blink of an eye!

"Ahhhh-"

A piercing, shrill scream ripped through Ōtakemaru's ears, affecting his mind.

His movements inevitably faltered for a moment.

Kousaka Kyosuke noticed the opening, and with a difficult effort, he used his sword to block Ōtakemaru's attack while unleashing a highly concentrated spirit strike at Ōtakemaru with his other hand.

"what!"

A roar ripped through the sky.

Under the surge of Ōtakemaru's surging demonic power, the spiritual attack launched by Kōsaka Kyōsuke was reduced in the blink of an eye, disappearing as soon as it hit him, just like a drop of water falling into the ocean without causing any ripples.

Kyosuke Kosaka was having a headache watching this.

"If we don't break this tortoise shell first, everything will be difficult."

With the aid of the divine artifact, Ōtakemaru's defense alone is enough to make him a formidable opponent.

Not to mention being hit by his Eight-Foot Jade Ornament.

"I think you should just stop here!"

Upon discovering Kousaka Kyosuke's injuries, Ōtakemaru's killing intent hardened.

If we don't kill Kyosuke Kousaka, he will use even more methods to kill his clansmen.

This is something he absolutely does not want to see.

To be honest, he wouldn't be this angry if his own people had died at the hands of other soldiers...

"I'm not afraid of you."

Seeing that Ōtakemaru was about to unleash his ultimate attack, Kōsaka Kyōsuke quickly moved to Kagura's side.

Kagura, holding a parasol, stared coldly at Ōtakemaru.

The immense spiritual power surging within him caused folds and distortions to appear in the background of half the world.

"Your so-called 'fearlessness' is just hiding behind women?" Ōtakemaru laughed heartily.

Kyosuke Kosaka said calmly, "When husband and wife are of one mind, their strength can break even metal!"

joke.

When you're already in such a bad state, why bother about saving face?

He wants to keep partying!

No, he wants to continue living, and to live a better life!

How could I not care about my own life?

"Then I'll take your lives!"

As Ōtakemaru prepared to briefly reactivate the power of the Yasakani no Magatama, he suddenly frowned and felt a slight stiffness in his body.

Upon noticing the bright red flowers on Ōtakemaru's body, Kōsaka Kyōsuke didn't hesitate any longer. With blazing flames surging around him, he raised and lowered his sword.

The sharp aura intertwined and surged with fiery serpents that seemed to come alive, finally rushing towards Ōtakemaru.

Boom!

Blade light and flames crisscrossed and surged, seemingly accompanied by wind and thunder, with heavy explosions echoing across the sky.

"withdraw!"

A loud, cold command rang out.

Kyosuke Kosaka only saw a figure quickly break free from the hazy mist and firelight.

"They're really thick-skinned."

Muttering something to himself, Kousaka Kyosuke didn't give chase.

The perspective shifts to the sea monsters that have turned into skeletons, each with a bright red flower with inverted lanceolate petals blooming brilliantly on its body, eerily beautiful, like flames.

The phrase "I'll protect you" unconsciously flashed through my mind, and I smiled without realizing it.

It makes me feel very safe.

Is it a spider lily?

"Yes, she is someone who protects me just like Kagura. I am so happy."

Kyosuke Kosaka gently touched Kagura's head with difficulty, looking on with a sigh.

He thought to himself, "She must have been caught red-handed when she had Kagura write the love letter for her..."

Hearing a dense chorus of footsteps around him, Kyosuke Kosaka glanced at Su Yi Su Chang, Princess Goldfish, and the others who were hurrying over with a group of people, feeling somewhat helpless.

I really hope the Sirens stop their guerrilla tactics.

Noon time.

Kyosuke Kosaka continued to sit back and rest, letting Shizuko and Chitanda take turns feeding him fruit.

"Lord Kyosuke, if you wish to move your hand, you can simply say so, and I will take the initiative."

Shizuko was speechless.

Seeing that Kyosuke Kosaka's gaze was fixed on her and Chitanda's front, and his hand was moving, she was completely helpless.

"Is this some kind of rehabilitation therapy using desire? Isn't that going a bit too far?"

"...I...I can help you?"