Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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This is the case for about 70% of people.

Ayanokouji was very troubled by this situation, so he asked Horikita Manabu for help when he had to arrange things for later.

In terms of personnel management... he really never managed any mediocre people.

His mind is currently filled with the thought, "Don't cause me any trouble!"

In the modern world, he had at least heard of the famous yokai known as "Kiyohime".

I already have a preliminary impression of it.

That is, the image of a crazy, hysterical woman driven mad by love.

If anyone were to provoke this crazy woman, Ayanokouji probably wouldn't even know if he could escape.

Therefore, the safest approach is to control the majority of mediocre people who lack self-awareness.

"If you really lack confidence in yourself, there's nothing wrong with staying in the shade here."

Ryuen Sho smiled and offered his advice to Horikita Manabu.

Horikita Manabu glanced at Ryuen Sho, then looked at the others.

"I don't care about that. Those who are willing to take action can go alone, but if the persuasion methods are not satisfactory to us, we will go and advise them."

Similarly, Horikita Manabu shares the same concerns as Ayanokoji.

He was very worried that these people had offended a female monster who was quite famous in modern times.

"Lord Kyosuke once said that the dead, living beings, and even gods, can become monsters if their obsessions become too strong..."

"The stronger a yokai's obsession, the stronger it will be! If a yokai like Kiyohime is angered, we would probably be wiped out."

Then consider the apparent pleasure that the being who created this illusion might have.

It's best to be prudent and understand that Horikita is the most reliable option.

"I stayed!"

"Me too!"

"Anyway, there's nothing I can do to help..."

As soon as Ryuen Sho suggested it, Horikita Manabu spoke up, and one by one, the others immediately backed down.

"Then may I ask the president, at what level is it permissible to go out alone?" asked a woman of about eighteen or nineteen with long silver hair and naturally upturned eyes.

The woman is Kiryuin Kaede.

She went there because of her dream!

In an era that was completely unfriendly to women, only power could give her peace of mind.

"Be careful. I hope you don't contact Kiyohime directly. If you want to, at least discuss it with everyone first."

"Ok, no problem!"

Upon hearing Horikita Manabu's agreement, Kiryuin Fuka nodded readily and left.

She knew it was reasonable for her actions to be restricted because she was weaker than others.

Correspondingly, this means that someone like me, who can't possibly defeat a monster, will have my life guaranteed.

This is a very reasonable transaction.

"Hey, senior, can I join you too?" Nan Yunya stepped forward and asked after Kiryuin Fuka.

Horikita Manabu said slowly, "I acknowledge your abilities, but I hope you can work with a few other people; it will be more efficient that way."

As he spoke, he looked up at his two subordinates.

In the Prosecutor's Office, Horikita Manabu, who has been rapidly promoted to case manager these days, has received help from Ayanokoji.

He was introduced to some brave and daring time travelers from the modern world, and he did not refuse.

He should be grateful for the help he received as a newcomer; he shouldn't overthink it.

Back to the main topic!

Horikita Manabu sent two of his men over for a simple reason: to keep an eye on Nanono Masaru and prevent him from causing trouble.

He caught a glimpse of Nan Yunya's inappropriate behavior towards his younger sister during the first test, and it was hard for him not to be angry.

"...Why be so polite, senior?"

"I believe you."

Horikita Manabu was just saying that.

Two of his subordinates walked up to Nan Yunya as he spoke, their faces expressionless.

It didn't look like they were going to help at all.

Those who noticed the situation had various expressions, and they all shrank back, as if they hadn't heard anything.

Surprised that Horikita Manabu was targeting one person so specifically, Ayanokoji, Hikigaya, and Shijo Teito all cast strange glances at Nagumo Masaru.

Having spent quite some time together, they didn't think Horikita Manabu was stingy.

Therefore, it can be inferred that Nan Yunya must have some kind of problem.

Ayanokouji was already contemplating whether or not to kill this unruly person, but he couldn't help but speak.

"It would be better if more people went to help. Jian, you go too."

"Yes!"

Ayanokoji's most trusted subordinate came before Nagumo Masaru.

Jian, who is 185 cm tall, pressed down on Nan Yunya's head.

He looked down at Nan Yunya, a slight smile curving his lips on his expressionless face.

"Please continue to guide me."

“…Please give me your guidance.” Nan Yunya said dryly.

When faced with that smiling face but completely devoid of joy in its eyes, Nan Yunya felt an overwhelming sense of malice.

He had no idea what he had done to offend Horikita Manabu, and he was furious!

He knew that if he showed his anger, he would most likely lose his life, so he could only suppress it like a coward.

He knew it very well.

Whether in this illusion or in the modern world, Horikita Manabu, who holds a high position, has many ways to deal with him.

Once the facade crumbles, it means he'll never be able to survive...

"elder brother?"

Horikita Suzune was very strange.

Did this alumnus do something wicked? It seems so, how despicable.

Seeing Horikita Manabu make things difficult for Nangumo Masaki for the second time, Horikita Suzune became even more certain of Nangumo Masaki's despicable nature.

Ultimately, in her memory, her brother never did anything meaningless.

We need to be careful.

Kikyo Kushida whispered to Honami Ichinose.

Honami Ichinose nodded slightly, her expression complex.

She still had a good impression of Horikita Gaku, the student council president of the school.

During the first test, it was this student council president who led everyone forward.

Now, Horikita Manabu has almost publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with Nagumo Masaru. Does this mean that Nagumo Masaru has done something bad?

Honami Ichinose had no doubts.

Even though Nan Yunya seemed to be very friendly to her before...

"It seems that Miyabi-senpai has connections with quite a few women," Kikyo Kushida whispered, recounting Miyabi's information.

To be honest, she could tell what kind of person Nan Yunya was from their very first meeting.

She was all too familiar with that gaze, which seemed calm but was actually brimming with surging desire.

She didn't really want to get involved in this kind of thing.

However, when Nagumo Masaru harassed Ichinose Honami, one of the few people in this world who could offer her comfort, she couldn't hide her disgust.

Male desire is inherently disgusting.

And yet, he still didn't know how to restrain himself. Perhaps Nagumo Masaru thought he had restrained himself well, but in Kushida Kikyo's eyes, he was still very conspicuous.

"Is it because you've come to this illusion that you've lost your composure...?"

Kikyo Kushida thought to herself.

Logically speaking, Nangumo Masaru's unintentional display of "prestige" is truly toxic.

Then it suddenly occurred to me that Kiryuin Fuka had acted the same way earlier... No, Kiryuin Fuka seemed to be more polite, almost always maintaining a bowing posture while speaking, as if she was ready to lower her head at any moment.

Compared to Nagumo Masaru, Kiryuin Fuuka's behavior was very elegant and proper.