Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Like Su Chang, Shizuko, who was also secretly watching, silently shed tears: "Lord Kyosuke, be fair!"

"By the way, does Kyosuke-sama secretly eat your food in private...?"

Bored, Su Chang whispered to Jingzi again.

Jingzi thought to herself, "I should have just pretended to be asleep. Madam Sushang's topics are always so unrestrained."

4:45 AM.

Kousaka Kyosuke carried Kagura on his back and set off with Su Yi Su Chang, Chitanda, Shizuko and their group.

Upon arriving at the location, Kyosuke Kosaka met Naoko and Senhime, who were still staying at the Mizubushi Manor.

The main character is Senhime.

Seeing that delicate face, taut and almost expressionless, beneath that long silver hair, Kousaka Kyosuke felt a sense of familiarity.

This is not the scene from their first meeting.

Especially when she heard about the upcoming marriage, she froze like a wooden doll.

No, this isn't plain clothing.

“Miss Senhime, I already know about your situation, but in reality, I used a considerable amount of power to protect Naoko back then. If it were only that much power, I don’t think it would be possible to resolve the predicament of your Sea of ​​Immortality being frozen.”

"You don't want to help...?"

Despite her indifferent expression, Senhime's voice was exceptionally clear and melodious.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who had just exchanged pleasantries, was quite surprised again.

Even if he gets used to it after listening to it for a while, he will inevitably be moved again if he continues to listen.

"That voice is almost bewitching; no wonder it can bewitch people when it sings."

"But, Princess Senhime is being too blunt. Shouldn't she be asking about compensation or what I want?"

While inwardly praising and marveling, Kousaka Kyosuke still said aloud:

“It’s not that I’m unwilling to help, but the extent of my help is limited. The flames on my body are effective against cold, which may work for you, but I also have my own work to do. I can only temporarily share a portion of my power with you through a contract.”

"If that power is unusable, then forget it. If it is usable, then hold on and continue looking for other solutions. There's nothing more I can do to help."

He thought to himself, "Your storyline is coming up soon. Use my flames to hold on, or else it won't."

Kyosuke Kousaka himself possesses abundant spiritual power and recovers extremely quickly, so transferring his fire power to Senhime through a contract is nothing special.

Anyway, breaking the pact in a crucial battle is still not a problem.

The reason for helping is that I might actually need these merfolk's help in the future.

Ultimately, no one can say for sure what the future world will be like.

The Eternal Sea, protected by the tides, can be considered a refuge.

Kyosuke Kosaka had no reason to refuse.

From a loss assessment perspective, regardless of success or failure, Senhime, the future queen, will have a favorable impression of him.

Since they're currently on the run with their family, they should be able to agree to let them stay overnight, or at least help them with other things!

"...Won't this be a hindrance to your abilities, Mr. Kyosuke?"

"No, it doesn't have that much of an impact, otherwise I wouldn't have brought this up with you."

Kyosuke Kousaka is telling the truth.

When speaking to people, demons, and gods in this world, aside from some white lies, don't lie.

Otherwise, the favorability rating will be greatly reduced.

Ultimately, they weren't particularly intelligent; what they possessed was a special kind of intuition.

Since that's the case, it's better not to overthink things and just be honest.

"Then please forgive my bluntness, Mr. Kyosuke, is there anything you desire? Our Mermaid Kingdom will always remember kindness and repay it."

Having received a positive response, Senhime actively discussed the matter of payment.

“Let’s be friends,” Kousaka Kyosuke said without hesitation. “I may be at sea someday in the future, so please lend me a hand if anything happens then. Of course, that is on the premise that my flames are useful.”

Senhime nodded solemnly: "I understand. I swear in the name of the princess of the Mermaid Kingdom!"

"I can feel your sincerity."

Kyosuke Kosaka has a strong sense of trust.

The gods, monsters, and even most humans here are very honest, which is what he likes most.

"...Next, how is the contract established?"

Senhime's face finally showed more obvious emotional expression.

Kyosuke Kosaka sensed that she was generally nervous.

Of course, I didn't dare to jokingly say "just a kiss would be enough," because that would definitely turn goodwill into hatred, right?

"It's very simple, just hold out your hand."

"Yes."

Senhime quickly reached out her hand.

Due to the extreme fluctuations in his movements, the pair of full, large breasts reflected in Kyosuke Kosaka's eyes seemed to have the power to overturn mountains and seas.

This is nothing; he's a man who has been through countless trials.

Kyosuke Kousaka slowly extended his palm, his fingers meeting the other's, beginning to establish a contract...

After a long while, he let go of her hand.

"All right."

“Yes, I felt it too…” Chihime stared blankly at her palm, where wisps of flame emerged. She could clearly feel the control over the scorching heat of the flames.

Kyosuke Kosaka assessed the extent of his energy expenditure and felt it was manageable.

"Then Miss Qianji should hurry back. If my fire power is not enough to resist the invasion of ice, you should find another way as soon as possible."

"...Thank you."

"Easy to do."

Kousaka Kyosuke said no more.

After that, Senhime, who was not good with words, left with Naoko.

Before leaving, she gave Kousaka Kyosuke a series of pearls, each the size of a glass bead and imbued with spiritual power.

There are twenty pills in total.

Kyosuke Kosaka discovers there aren't enough to go around?

"Why don't we just eat it?"

The people who were marveling at the sight of Su Yi Su Chang, Shizuko, Chitanda, Yaodao-hime, and Hakuro all froze in shock.

Sensing something was amiss, Kyosuke Kousaka laughed and said, "I was just saying it offhand."

Kagura blinked.

Chitanda hesitated, as if to say something but then stopped. "Kyosuke-sama, you don't seem to be joking."

Shizuko looked at Kousaka Kyosuke with a hint of timidity and even fear.

Don't give it to me!

Don't give it to me!

Shizuko, who knows Kousaka Kyosuke too well, knows that Kousaka Kyosuke is not joking at all, and may even try to use up the pearls through various means.

When Kyosuke Kosaka made skincare products for him before, he even said that it would be better to have some treasures rich in spiritual energy...

"...Lord Kyosuke, shall I keep this for you for now?"

Su Yi spoke softly, unusually offering advice concerning property.

Su Chang silently gathered up the excess pearls and handed them to Su Yi.

As usual, neither Yaodaoji nor Bailang made any extra remarks.

However, the slight look of astonishment remained.

Kagura is still the best.

He remained calm and composed throughout.

To be honest, Kagura doesn't really have much of an expression to begin with...

all in all.

After the deal with Senhime was completed, Kousaka Kyosuke took Kagura and headed towards the Oitsuki Shrine.

Today, we are preparing to build a shrine for the god of marriage.

The red thread of fate from the god of marriage is quite useful for making connections.

Given that she is indeed reliable in some aspects, helping her build a shrine for free is not a big deal.