Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Can Abe no Seimei still save Kyoto?

"Currently, Kagura's body contains not only half a soul, but the other half is filled with the soul of a former sacrificial priestess."

"It even contains fragments of the great serpent's soul... This is crucial to the future course of the world!"

Thinking of this, Kyosuke Kosaka's teeth started to ache.

Knowing the plot, he naturally had a very good impression of Kagura.

However, this does not mean that Kyosuke Kousaka is willing to provoke Kagura.

Because it follows the original plot.

Kagura will always find her own goal and her own place in the world.

Kyosuke Kousaka himself would only get himself into trouble if he went to provoke them.

Now that he has a bunch of partners, he has to be responsible for these people who believe in him, right?

Therefore, Kyosuke Kousaka paid little attention to Kagura from beginning to end.

But to my surprise, the person still came over on their own initiative.

He was caught in a dilemma for a moment, but on the surface, Kyosuke Kosaka agreed very naturally.

After agreeing on a time, I said goodbye to Minamoto no Yorihira.

How to say?

We can't just refuse, can we?

Furthermore, this is a good opportunity to examine the Orochi soul fragment within Kagura's body.

The power within can be analyzed in this way...

Perhaps this will help the Moon Chaser God to condense his divine essence.

In recent days, the Moon Chaser God has gradually gained some followers, and the power of faith emanating from him has become much stronger.

If Kyoto continues to be in turmoil in the future, more believers will likely emerge...

all in all.

After saying goodbye to Minamoto no Yorihei, Kousaka Kyosuke went to the shrine.

In an inconspicuous corner outside the shrine, Hayasaka Ai seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

Upon seeing Kyosuke Kosaka appear, he immediately bowed deeply in respect.

"Kyosuke-sama!"

"It's freezing cold. Why are you going to stay outside and freeze instead of going inside? Come on in."

After saying a few words, Kyosuke Kosaka headed straight for the shrine.

Hayasaka Ai kept her head down and followed closely behind.

The more she learned, the more she understood how high Kousaka Kyosuke's status was.

Even disregarding his status and position, he was still an extremely powerful Onmyoji.

Then again.

Kyosuke Kousaka established himself through his strength and numerous victories.

"Have a cup of hot tea, pour it yourself."

"Yes, Kyosuke-sama... My apologies."

She was led to a room inside the shrine. After hesitating for a second or two, Hayasaka Ai did as she was told.

She wasn't surprised at all when she saw Kousaka Kyosuke conjure a cup and a kettle out of thin air and place them on the table.

Instead, she was momentarily thinking about how to respond to Kyosuke Kousaka.

Similar to a job interview in the real world.

She knew she had a responsibility to do her best.

After carefully taking a sip of tea, Hayasaka Ai stood up straight and poised.

"The job is simply to clean the shrine and receive visitors; nothing else needs to be done."

"Yes, Lord Kyosuke."

"I'll show you around."

"Yes……"

For the next 15 minutes, Kyosuke Kousaka heard the exact same words.

The unequal social status made even communication difficult for them.

Kyosuke Kousaka couldn't possibly lower himself too much to treat Ai Hayasaka with the same respect.

If you do that, Hayasaka Ai might misunderstand, and then something embarrassing might happen.

—A follower who seduces their own shikigami?

This is definitely an action that reduces the favorability of the shikigami.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who never lacks women, would never do that.

In fact.

Hayasaka Ai was already quite shocked.

"Much more easygoing than I expected!"

He didn't say much, his tone was neither warm nor cold, and it was difficult to discern any emotion in his attitude.

This is actually a very good situation!

At least, Kyosuke Kosaka is willing to speak.

Most nobles wouldn't even bother to glance at them, let alone offer a word.

It's no wonder that this important figure is highly regarded not only among the nobility but also among the common people.

"Take the tag with you." Kyosuke Kousaka handed over his family seal one last time.

Just to be on the safe side, it's best to put up the family charm to avoid any unnecessary conflicts.

If one day some nobleman happens to pass by and then inexplicably starts a provocative incident, then that would be speechless.

It's better to avoid it in the first place.

Like those melodramatic incidents where someone pretends to be of low status, is deliberately provoked, and then gets a slap in the face in a domineering way.

Kyosuke Kosaka believes it's best to never encounter him in this lifetime.

Revealing your identity will make others wary; it's better to avoid trouble.

Why make trouble?

"Thank you, Kyosuke-sama."

As before, Hayasaka Ai obediently accepted the family charm handed to her by Kousaka Kyosuke.

The vine pattern engraved on the sign has a flowing and dynamic feel, as if it is radiating a mysterious glow.

She was deeply shocked.

It's like suddenly meeting a handsome young man who keeps taking care of her, giving her a lot of money, and buying her lots and lots of things.

It's like a dream.

Even after Kyosuke Kousaka left, Ai Hayasaka was still in a daze.

Having received the family seal, does that mean I've become one of Kousaka Kyosuke's people?

But why not even ask about her main circumstances?

Is it a subconscious assumption that the previous host family had already agreed?

It seems we need to carefully consider the intentions of this new owner.

Kyosuke Kousaka didn't think much about it when he left the shrine.

He suddenly remembered that he still needed to resolve Xiao Gui's matter.

Hayasaka Ai is definitely a suitable shrine maiden.

Xiao Gui hasn't been sent to work at the shrine yet? That won't do.

By the way.

At this time, Xiao Gui and her family were at the mansion, being arranged to do things by Madam Su Yi.

Finding Xiao Gui was surprisingly easy.

"Kuei, I'll take you to the shrine tomorrow. Get ready today."

"Yes, Lord Kyosuke."

The familiar answer more or less gave Kyosuke Kousaka a kind of immunity.

After giving a soft "hmm," he went to the bedchamber to prepare to keep his spouses company.