Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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He was speechless at Shinomiya Hikari's ability to respond and observe.

While he was being commanded to protect the patriarch, he still witnessed the bizarre deaths of several monsters.

The fact that his head was pierced by a bullet is enough to show that someone was protecting him in the dark.

However, it seems that, depending on the circumstances...

Those who protected them were not the same group as the samurai who protected them...

But no matter what, they are theoretically relatively safe.

It would seem unreasonable not to leave now while the rain is still light.

“…That’s true.” Shinomiya Hikari touched his nose.

He was secretly very angry at his retainers for their advice.

What right does a mere retainer have to interrupt his conversation with his father?!

He lowered his head to hide his expression, forcing a straight face.

I suddenly realized that I had asked a stupid question.

It's hard for him not to feel embarrassed.

At the same time, it's a subconscious urge to take out anger on those around you.

He dared not do that to his father and retainers.

But it's different for others.

Immediately, Shinomiya Hikari spotted his younger brother, Shinomiya Nijimasa, who had dismounted from his ponies.

"Hongzheng, why did you get out of the car?"

"……Ah ha ha."

Shinomiya Niji was laughing dryly, but didn't reply.

He had just heard about a monster attack and thought the cramped space of the train carriage was unsafe.

It's better to get out of the carriage for easier movement.

And then I happened to see a horse...

"It's just a monster, why be afraid?"

Huang Guang, feigning magnanimity, comforted his younger brother.

Shinomiya Nijima looked aggrieved.

He noticed a number of strange looks coming his way, but he still nodded and bowed in response.

"My elder brother is right."

"Don't do that again next time. If there are any monsters, we'll go together to defeat and exterminate them."

"Yes, elder brother."

Ha ha.

Shigu Yunying almost burst out laughing when he saw his two older brothers awkwardly doing a two-person dance.

Perhaps his threshold for laughter is too low.

However, he didn't pay too much attention to his two older brothers' embarrassing behavior.

Shigu Yunying was more concerned about who was secretly protecting them.

"Is it a deity from the shrine? Or perhaps that Onmyoji from yesterday?"

Based on the available intelligence, Shinomiya Un'taka can only think of these two targets.

same.

Anyone with a modicum of common sense would realize that the covert protection might be coming from the shrine.

Wearing a straw raincoat and a bamboo hat, Hayasaka Ai looked towards the shrine without realizing it.

Even though she knew the shrine was far from where she was, she couldn't help but go and visit it.

A thought involuntarily flashed through my mind.

"Perhaps, the prayers at the shrine will be answered."

The thought gradually dissipated as the group moved forward.

Time flies, and Kousaka Kyosuke, who had been secretly escorting the convoy to Kyoto, returned to the shrine with the Moon God.

Because of the rain, there were hardly any people praying at the shrine.

Having already completed a brief patrol of the outskirts, Kyosuke Kousaka simply stroked the ears and tail of the Moon God.

And so the whimpering sounds that were trying to be suppressed but couldn't be suppressed continued endlessly.

Even though he was already somewhat aroused, Kousaka Kyosuke ultimately didn't dare to do anything reckless.

He helped the Moon Goddess up without saying a word, waiting for her to recover slowly.

Later that evening, the two returned to their lodgings together.

On the way back.

Kyosuke Kosaka noticed that the way Tsukuyomi looked at him had become very strange.

He pretended not to know about this.

Often, people need to know how to play dumb.

Day 231 of crossing

The weather is overcast.

The hour of Mao (5-7 AM).

Kyosuke Kousaka was lost in thought, buried in a deep abyss.

"嘤咛......"

The sudden sound was more delicate and innocent than the squeak of a rabbit.

The sound was melodious, as clear and refreshing as a stream.

"Lord Kyosuke... At four o'clock, I will be accompanying Lady Suyi and the others with Shizuko..."

"I know, I won't mess around."

"That's not true. I just hope you can do it as soon as possible..."

"Let's not do that, shall we?"

Kousaka Kyosuke silently emerged from the abyss.

He looked at the shy yet earnest girl with a strange expression.

The girl had a pair of pure, large eyes, with purple pupils like sparkling, beautiful crystals.

The sky, shimmering with a faint light, reflects the sky.

A beautiful, flawless face was bathed in soft, lovely light and shadow, its features as exquisite as a painting.

"...Excuse me, Kyosuke-sama, is there a problem?"

"It's best to let things take their natural course; there's no need to rush it."

"...I'm sorry, it was my rudeness that I didn't even know anything about this."

"It's okay, it's okay."

Kyosuke Kosaka slowly raised his body and brought his face close to that of the girl, Chitanda.

Chitanda felt a slight blush.

He leaned forward cautiously in response.

"..."

Shizuko, who was pretending to be asleep on one side, heard the "tsk tsk" sound beside her ear and felt a subtle feeling in her heart.

"Kyosuke-sama is as energetic as ever."

The unique sense of comfort within her body made it unusual for Shizuko to think about work-related issues.

Yesterday, I was pulled aside by Kyosuke Kosaka for an in-depth discussion.

I felt much better immediately.

Shizuko found this a little strange.

"It seems like you can't even handle three days without it?"

"Could it be that my body has turned into a 'thirsty' type?"

"Oh no... I don't dislike it at all, I actually like it quite a bit."

"But we can't forget about work, can we?"

Shizuko was conflicted.