Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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It's similar to how the head of a household always provides them with all sorts of resources.

The cost of medicines, talismans, and monthly allowances spent on them alone is an astronomical figure.

Political aristocrats frequently held banquets to build connections, which also cost a considerable amount...

all in all.

Nobles have many expenses, and no matter how much money they have, it's never enough.

Therefore, Ayanokoji cannot allow his companion Hikigaya to continue his reckless behavior.

More than any so-called test, he cares about his companions.

To be honest, Ayanokouji didn't care that much about Shijou Tei and Horikita Manabu.

One is indeed the son of the family head, but he doesn't need to fawn over him too much; maintaining a good relationship is enough.

One of them was a newcomer whose rapid promotion almost made Ayanokouji envious, but after discovering that Horikita's abilities were indeed very good, he didn't pay much attention to it.

They found that the envoy's office lacked users of magic.

Horikita Manabu's arrival perfectly solves many problems, such as tracking, talisman making, and ranged attack methods, which can indeed make teamwork more advantageous when fighting enemies.

Furthermore, Horikita Manabu is a spiritual practitioner, also known as an Onmyoji.

Therefore, it allows one to better sense the presence of demonic power, spiritual power, and yin energy, providing an extra layer of protection against danger, which is truly useful!

—Ayanokoji really welcomes Horikita Gakuin.

As for Horikita Gaku?

He is currently dealing with issues raised by alumni.

Many alumni went out to help out, so he felt obligated to answer their questions.

"President, could it be that something's wrong with Qing Ji? If so, we need to be careful. Who knows if she'll transform into a snake woman and wipe us all out?"

"Don't worry, if that happens, I will stop him, and you can leave as soon as possible."

"Well, just kidding."

"I'm not joking, the power of monsters is not so easy to resist."

Horikita Manabu said very seriously.

These past few days, facing those troublesome yokai in real-world Kyoto, especially those yokai with enhanced yin energy, he has gradually come to understand just how powerful yokai are.

Let's leave aside those with special powers for now.

Even ordinary monsters might unleash their demonic power in a more terrifying way due to emotional instability.

Even if the outbreak only lasts for a short period, it can be enough to cost a person their life.

In many cases, the sudden "explosion" of these monsters has led to the deaths of large numbers of people.

Having faced this situation several times, Horikita Manabu was extremely wary of the existence of yokai.

Even small monsters can unleash considerable power.

Ordinary humans would be utterly helpless against them.

"Then how can we defend ourselves?"

"This isn't a question my brother has to answer!" Horikita Suzune, who had been quietly staying by Horikita Manabu's side, couldn't take it anymore.

She knew that her brother had been taught martial arts and magic by Kousaka Kyosuke.

She wisely refrained from asking further questions about the specifics.

Because she knew it was taboo!

I never imagined that someone would be so greedy as to covet something they shouldn't have!

"Ring tone."

"I'm sorry...brother." Horikita Suzune immediately bowed her head and apologized.

Horikita's feelings were indescribable.

After all, now that they've entered the Heian period, his younger sister is even more attached to him.

He was quite distressed.

I really hope that Horikita Suzune can marry another man with a good personality and change her life.

There's no point in constantly clinging to him; you'll just lose yourself.

However, the head of the family's attitude left Horikita Manabu somewhat at a loss.

Because the head of the family was a rare political nobleman from Kyoto who was not picky even about maids and peasant girls, and he also had a good personality.

If his younger sister can keep up, he won't have to worry about the future.

Unfortunately, the head of the family seemed to have a somewhat ambiguous attitude.

As Horikita Manabu gradually learned some information, he guessed that the head of the family was probably observing.

—Observing his younger sister in secret.

They probably just want to see if people will behave themselves.

No matter how beautiful a restless maidservant is, the head of the household would never be interested in her.

Fortunately, his younger sister was usually well-behaved, so Horikita Manabu never really had to teach her much.

however……

It's not a good thing for his younger sister to idolize him so much; perhaps she should shift her focus.

It is better to worship the head of the household than to worship him.

Just as she was about to speak, Tachibana Akane, Horikita Manabu's classmate, also became angry.

"I hope everyone can ask questions rationally, instead of putting the students in a difficult position!"

"All right……"

Helpless, Horikita Manabu raised his hand, his face showing no extra emotion.

He maintained his usual calm expression and began to speak:

"I'm very sorry, but my methods for dealing with monsters are a secret, and I can't explain the specifics."

"If you really want to know, you should try your best in this matter and get the opportunity to make a wish to the gods."

Horikita Manabu couldn't reveal a single word about how to deal with monsters.

That involves a very important secret.

Even if subjected to severe torture, one must not speak out.

"I understand that you are not satisfied with your current situation and want to try to change it, but I cannot help you at the expense of my own interests."

For now, Horikita Manabu is at least a normal person.

I also have a younger sister who needs to be taken good care of.

Of course, he wouldn't do anything foolish.

"..." Ayanokouji, who had just passed by, was speechless. He hadn't expected that Horikita Gakuen's fellow students would be so difficult to deal with.

Wait a minute, isn't Horikita Manabu from the same school as him? And his sister is his deskmate.

Almost forgot.

"Those who are still alive are very pragmatic, although they may occasionally lack a sense of propriety."

Ayanokoji thought to himself.

When he arrived at Hachiman Valley, he was finally relieved.

Hachiman has his own guards, and Hachiman's classmates are very well-behaved.

So, Ayanokouji went to see Shijou Tei again.

Shijo Tei was still surrounded by many men and women; this companion had been popular from beginning to end.

However, he is at least more determined than Hikigaya.

But that's not actually the case.

Shijou-tei is about to vomit blood.

The alumni who came to visit his sister and offer their condolences turned out to be surrounded and attacked by a group of women.

He desperately wanted to leave!

Consort Zhen shrank back, unwilling to help.

"Mikado, you'll have to work a little harder. If I get involved, they'll send me to persuade you..."

Thinking of this, Zhenfei tried to shrink herself down like a quail, trying not to make herself noticeable.

Hayasaka Ai, who was watching this scene, felt heartbroken for Maki.

Although Consort Zhen has been pampered these days, the motives of each and every one of them are quite impure.

What if it were Hayasaka Ai instead?