Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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With so many, some are bound to slip up; what can he do then?

As long as his identity is not a problem, it's fine.

“You actually kept it a secret…” Minamoto no Hiromasa said resentfully.

Kousaka Kyosuke pretended not to hear and recounted most of the information about Yamata no Orochi. Actually, it wasn't much of a deal, since he hadn't had much contact with it himself.

However, this was still quite surprising to Seimei, Minamoto no Hiromasa, Yaobikuni, and others.

Could such a powerful being have been created by Orochi?

"So what exactly are we facing now? The 'False Yamata no Orochi'?"

“A name is just a label, you can call it whatever you want. Anyway, this giant snake is still very troublesome. I just hope that you will remain vigilant even after this is over.”

Kyosuke Kosaka said slowly.

In the game, every time a new shikigami is released, Orochi is always blamed for it.

In reality, if you blame the Yamata no Orochi for every bad thing that happens, then you're probably right.

"I was completely fooled after all."

Yaobikuni smiled bitterly.

When she heard Kyosuke Kosaka say that the serpent they were facing was not the real Yamata no Orochi, she realized that she had been tricked.

Kyosuke Kousaka looked at Yaobikuni:

"When making deals or exchanging ideas with Yamata no Orochi, one must be wary of his suggestive remarks."

His several encounters with Yamata no Orochi all showed that he really enjoyed making "wish machines".

The problem is, we have no idea how many pits there are.

Anyone who isn't smart enough to make a wish to him will be easily scammed!

“I’m so sorry for causing everyone so much trouble… Anyway, I will make amends,” Yaobikuni said.

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "Although I don't know what you did, it's excellent that you have such thoughts. Welcome."

Minamoto no Hiromasa pursed his lips and remained silent.

He actually understood very well that Yaobikuni, as a fortune teller who had lived for hundreds of years, was a very powerful help.

As Kagura's husband and the official in charge of maintaining order, Kyosuke Kosaka should naturally resolve this disaster in Kyoto as soon as possible.

Since Yaobikuni is willing to help, then let's help her.

“Yabikuni, I promised I would help you. Don’t be misled anymore,” Seimei said gently.

Yaobikuni chuckled softly:

"Heh, yes, you did make that promise... and then you were bewitched by a woman like me. You're so naive."

Kyosuke Kosaka coughed again and continued the conversation.

“Yabikuni, let’s resolve this matter first. There’s no point in saying anything more, since punishing you won’t help.”

"To be frank, the appearance of the Yamata no Orochi has delayed His Majesty's plan to open the granaries to provide relief to the homeless. Currently, many people have starved to death, and as the weather gets colder, the number of people dying of starvation will continue to rise..."

Moral kidnapping!

Kyosuke Kosaka is quite professional.

Upon hearing what Kousaka Kyosuke said, Yaobikuni did indeed lower her eyes.

Her beautiful face showed no emotion, but Kyosuke Kosaka knew perfectly well that this woman must be feeling terrible.

Yes, that's the effect I wanted.

"Then let's all do our best." After Kousaka Kyosuke finished speaking, Seimei concluded calmly yet firmly.

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded: "Yes! Everyone, give it your all!"

PUA is sufficient.

The main characters are among the most morally upright.

There's absolutely no need to say anything more.

Kyosuke Kosaka was worried that Yaobikuni might want to die again, so he betrayed her.

That would be really dangerous, so it's normal to use PUA tactics.

If you let her know the principle that "if you want to die, don't drag everyone else down with you," she should have a better understanding of the situation.

As for more?

Kyosuke Kousaka didn't bother to comment.

Ultimately, the Yamata no Orochi's escape and the resurrection of the priestess Orochi were all predetermined.

The eight hundred nuns were simply speeding up the process.

Although he was still a sinner, it didn't cause Kousaka Kyosuke much trouble, so he was indifferent.

"Yabikuni and Seimei are on the same level of power. Worrying too much about it will be detrimental to dealing with Yamata no Orochi in the future."

Kosaka Kyo said heartily.

From beginning to end, the Yamata no Orochi was someone everyone needed to deal with.

And then suddenly they had an internal conflict? That's not a good sign.

It's understandable that I can't help but think about the Qin family's children, and I feel somewhat uneasy.

But then he remembered that these people had no regrets even if they died, so Kyosuke Kousaka stopped worrying about it.

What he needs to do is to perfectly fulfill the wishes of the deceased; that is the most important thing!

After that.

Kousaka Kyosuke then led Kagura and Seimei's group to the Outer Guard Office to find Minamoto no Yorihira.

Seimei still needs the barrier map of Kyoto for reference, so he can only look for violent organizations related to the imperial family.

The Outer Guard Office was mainly responsible for guarding the area where the royal family and nobles lived.

They are definitely more qualified than the Onmyōryō to possess the Kyoto Barrier Map.

In fact, the guess was correct.

Kousaka Kyosuke led his men to inquire, and then Minamoto no Yorihira pondered for a moment before saying that he would report to his elder brother, Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

The progress of things has just begun to slow down.

With nothing to do while staying at the Outer Guard Office, Kousaka Kyosuke took Kagura for a stroll.

"The miasma in Kyoto is getting thicker again."

"Yes, so time is limited. Perhaps we can finish things before the New Year."

Kyosuke Kosaka spoke in a very relaxed tone.

The shrine maiden serpent was just an appetizer.

Although he was stronger than Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji at their peak, there were Enma, Ara, and even a whole bunch of Takamagahara gods watching from the shadows.

No matter what happens, these gods will always be there to protect him, so why would Kousaka Kyosuke be nervous?

It would be better to focus on the situation of the Sea Kingdom later.

"Kyosuke is very confident."

"Of course, as long as you are by my side and everyone is supporting me, I will always have this confidence and spirit."

"Yes! I'll always be by Kyosuke's side."

Her heart pounded, and Kagura's face flushed red, but she still spoke without hesitation.

Seeing Kagura's expression, Kyosuke Kousaka was extremely excited.

Emotional feedback is a wonderful thing.

Since I have nothing else to do, it would be better to continue my relationship with Kagura.

Minamoto no Hiromasa, who had gone out to enjoy the scenery with Kousaka Kyosuke and Kagura, saw this scene from afar, turned away with a dark expression.

Seeing his younger sister's flushed cheeks and the way she practically skipped around, what could he possibly say?

"Oh dear, Mr. Boya is back again?"

"……Um."

Having no idea what to say to Yaobikuni, Minamoto no Hiromasa could only respond with a sound of agreement.

He had no idea what Yaobikuni was thinking.

If Yaobikuni hadn't betrayed him and Seimei before, he would still have felt respect for her.

For a frail woman, Yaobikuni's many words and actions were indeed remarkable.

"Is it because you saw your sister and husband walking together that you're unhappy?" Yaobikuni suddenly smiled slyly.

Minamoto no Hiromasa's face darkened completely. He wanted to refute, but he didn't know how.

Yaobikuni continued, "I quite admire Kyosuke's composure and calmness. Since we have nothing else to do, how about Mr. Hiromasa tells me about Kyosuke?"