Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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He's really working so hard.

"Speaking of which, Kyosuke, you really have a connection with divine artifacts," Fujiwara Michitsuna teased.

Kyosuke Kousaka rolled his eyes: "What fate? It's just that I have to go and check on things whenever I need to, and that's how I got caught up in this mess."

He doesn't have the luck of being a protagonist.

It was just that because of my job, I often had to check on things, and that's how I came across this amazing artifact.

This is what is known as "people don't seek out problems, and problems don't seek out people."

“There’s one more thing I have to say,” Seimei continued, “that is, even if we find the other half of the Cloud Mirror, it will require a lot of power to activate it, and I hope everyone can help.”

The others silently agreed.

At this point, everyone knew that the Sea Kingdom would inevitably attack.

The current Arakawa is just the beginning.

"Let me share the latest intelligence—Kyoto Port has been attacked by sea monsters, and Raihei is leading many Onmyoji to protect it..."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu then brought up another matter.

Minamoto no Hiromasa was shocked: "Even Kyoto Port..."

Seimei said, "That place is easy to defend and difficult to attack. As long as a large number of Onmyoji are stationed there, the Sea Kingdom will not waste its efforts."

Kousaka Kyosuke unconsciously touched his face.

"With such a huge crisis at Kyoto Port, the prices of grains and salt must have skyrocketed."

Fujiwara Michitsuna laughed and said, "That's not the case. Master Michitsuna is just restraining other merchants from raising the prices of these necessities, because this is a time when we need to work together and we can't afford to be in disarray."

"Master Dao is wise."

Kousaka Kyosuke sang his praises.

Minamoto no Hiromasa looked at Kousaka Kyosuke speechlessly: "He can't hear you flattering him..."

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "My mouth started moving involuntarily."

“You can’t work in the imperial court. You should continue as an Onmyoji,” Fujiwara no Michitsuna said.

"Got it, what's the next step?"

As usual, Kyosuke Kosaka asked for countermeasures.

He is not in charge.

He never wanted to be in charge.

He was unwilling to take responsibility and preferred to be a robot that completed tasks.

After all, for him, many battles were not a big deal.

"What is your relationship with those water spirits?" Minamoto no Yorimitsu asked.

"A friendly relationship, I suppose."

"Then you should organize them to continue guarding this line of defense. I suspect the Sea Kingdom has already landed on another shore and is heading inland."

"Okay, I'll take good care of this side."

Kyosuke Kosaka agreed without hesitation.

Even if you don't say it, he will still do it.

If a man doesn't protect his family on this side of the manor, he's no man at all.

"And then..."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu then looked at Seimei, Kamo no Yasunori, and the others.

A series of arrangements and countermeasures were proposed, with both supporters and opponents, and the discussion continued until late at night.

Despite being practically boneless, Kyosuke Kousaka was still quite energetic.

So energetic!

Upon returning to his manor, he suddenly hugged Kagura tightly and rushed inside...

Day 320 of crossing

Shuibusi Manor.

Onmyoji dressed as yin-yang masters with the two-leaf hollyhock family crest were stationed in various places.

Warriors wearing clothes embroidered with black bird patterns patrolled in groups...

The atmosphere was much more tense than usual.

In contrast, Kyosuke Kosaka is quite relaxed – he needs to rest for a while after his battle with Ōtakemaru yesterday.

Su Chang, who was being held down by Kousaka Kyosuke, looked excited and full of energy.

Her pretty face radiated joy and excitement, showing no signs of fatigue.

"Lord Kyosuke, I think I should have gone there yesterday..."

"No, you're wrong. You can be more valuable if you stay here. Your martial arts skills will be weaker on the water, and you won't be as comfortable fighting there."

"Oh no, I've gotten used to fighting in the water, and I've even developed quite a few techniques related to it."

"Okay, I'll check it later."

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't refuse.

If your spouse wants to help, then help them, so as not to disappoint them.

Of course, this is all under the premise of safety.

"Lord Kyosuke, you should also go and comfort Princess Goldfish. Didn't Kagura say that the Lord of Arakawa entrusted Princess Goldfish to you?"

“I know, but I told her to organize the other tribesmen first…”

When Kousaka Kyosuke heard Su Chang mention Princess Goldfish, he felt quite apologetic.

If he had been a little more ruthless, this tragedy wouldn't have happened.

"none of your business."

Kagura, noticing some of Kyosuke Kousaka's emotions, suddenly spoke up.

Kyosuke Kousaka awkwardly replied, "Yeah, I know..."

In my eyes, a budding flower seems about to bloom.

The excitement in my body was simply uncontrollable.

The problem is, talking about this kind of thing and then having this kind of emotion is really... — I shouldn't talk about serious matters at times like this in the future.

He tumbled over, holding Su Chang in his arms.

Kyosuke Kousaka waved to Kagura, who was still there.

Kagura stepped forward shyly.

Half an hour later.

Kyosuke Kosaka returned to the house from outside, holding two peach blossoms in his hands.

"Oh, the peach blossoms have already bloomed?" Su Chang exclaimed in surprise.

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "Not yet. I used magic to make two flowers grow, and I want to put them on you."

"Okay, okay~"

Su Chang didn't hesitate at all.

Kagura didn't speak, but stared intently at Kousaka Kyosuke, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled and put the hair ornaments on Kagura and Susho one after another.

The peach blossoms were small and not particularly eye-catching.

Tiny dewdrops adorn the pink petals, their delicate appearance as they seem about to slide down is quite delightful.

Kyosuke Kousaka feels so familiar... I don't want to think about it anymore.

"Remember your older sister and Jingzi too," Su Chang reminded her again.

"Your sister should give it to you privately. She's very shy, and so are the others..."

"oh oh."

By the way.

Early in the morning, Su Yi went out with Jingzi, Chitanda, Yaodaoji, and Bailang.

Wearing plain clothes signifies being in charge of affairs.

She was overwhelmed with the sudden appearance of several water demons and the presence of Onmyoji (yin-yang masters) from Kyoto—she mostly had people relay messages and rarely showed herself.

Kyosuke Kosaka plans to get up now and go help.

We can't let her continue to appear in public like this.

No matter what, a man has to fulfill his responsibilities.