Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Hikigaya quickly raised his voice in response.

He discovered it.

Ayanokouji borrowed money simply to exert pressure on him.

This bad guy!

I've seen through this person!

"I didn't mean anything by mentioning money earlier. I just hope you do a good job and that we can support each other in the future."

"Yes!"

Hachiman responded loudly as always.

He decided.

You must pay back the money as soon as possible.

This person has an extremely strong desire for control!

From the very first meeting, I tried to brainwash him with my own ideas and values.

Lending him money now is just a way to control him...

What a terrifying person!

Ayanokoji had no idea what Hikigaya was thinking.

He just felt that he would be very busy from now on.

Therefore, we hope that Hachiman can cheer up.

At least her sister married Kyosuke Kousaka, so they seem to be very destined for each other.

"...Do you know what's happening outside?"

Hikigaya, still complaining in his heart, couldn't resist his curiosity and took the initiative to ask Ayanokouji a question.

Ayanokouji shook his head.

"I don't know, and I don't need to know. We'll just do whatever Lord Kyosuke tells us to do."

He was very grateful to Kyosuke Kousaka.

At least he understood that Kyosuke Kosaka had sent him here to seek refuge.

This shows that other places are simply not safe.

This also means that a major event is about to happen.

This is true.

Judging from the commotion outside, it's clear that this is no ordinary place.

Staying in this mansion, which is clearly protected by a barrier, makes me feel so safe!

“…Okay.” Hachiman responded.

Just as he was about to shut his mouth and remain silent.

Suddenly, a series of muffled "bang bang bang" sounds came from outside.

It was a sound like something hitting a metal plate.

Hikigaya and Ayanokoji exchanged a glance.

They instinctively pressed down on the spider-cutting swords they already carried at their waists, and then walked outside together.

I had just stepped out the door.

Then you could see the pitch-black clouds in the sky churning and rolling, exuding a gloomy and oppressive atmosphere.

The scene, which looked as if the sky was about to collapse, was truly awe-inspiring.

"So familiar..."

"When those monsters gather together during exorcisms, their demonic aura is so strong that it looks like this."

Ayanokouji spoke slowly.

Hachiman suddenly realized!

He still remembers that scene very well.

At that moment, the demon king Shuten-dōji of Mount Ōe gave a shout.

The monsters under his command roared and shouted in response!

The originally clear sky was obscured by the demonic and ghostly aura emanating from them.

The sky seemed to be collapsing.

How familiar this scene is right now.

"The power of the vengeful spirits seems to have increased as well."

Ayanokouji looked up at the semi-transparent dome about ten meters above the ground, where faint humanoid figures could be seen nearby.

Those humanoid objects were indistinguishable from humans, yet they were elusive and unpredictable.

His face was so ferocious that it was no different from that of a demon.

Ayanokouji, however, knew very well.

This is just a common vengeful spirit in Kyoto, one that is easy to encounter at night.

They are generally not very threatening, and many of them cannot even touch humans.

And now?

Countless vengeful spirits were already attacking in droves, as if they had agreed beforehand.

But they don't seem to have much in common.

Some of the vengeful spirits even began to kill and devour each other.

The brutal scenes were filled with a chilling and terrifying atmosphere.

“…This is—that’s right! Komachi!”

"Don't worry, nothing will happen."

Ayanokoji, as if anticipating this, pulled back Hikigaya, who was heading towards the east wing.

Hikigaya anxiously pulled Ayanokouji away.

"I'm worried that Komachi will see this when she comes out! Don't pull me!"

"It's okay, I don't think so."

"You think?"

"The east wing is where the professionals live, and there are quite a few of them, including some very steady and reliable ones. There are also quite a few women living there."

Ayanokouji said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Hachiman was taken aback for a moment, but quickly regained his composure.

"Sorry, I was impulsive."

"It's nothing, let's observe the situation carefully first."

Ayanokouji shook his head.

He was indifferent to Hikigaya's excessive concern for his sister.

I feel like it will be inconvenient if something urgent happens after Hachiman leaves.

—Since the two fought together during the extermination, their teamwork was quite good.

Furthermore, considering that Kyosuke Kosaka might call for someone at any time.

Ayanokouji didn't want to let Hachiman, such a great help, leave her side even for a moment.

He felt very safe here.

Hikigaya clearly thought the same thing.

We also need to consider the younger sister's mental resilience.

This is not good, it's very bad.

In this cruel era, understanding some of the truth might help us live better.

However, he understood that both Hikigaya's sister and his own sister were concubines of Kousaka Kyosuke.

Ayanokouji knew that the probability of these two girls being harmed was extremely low.

"Observe the situation?" Hachiman's lips twitched as he realized what was happening. "It's better to conserve our energy!"

He has now fully realized what's happening.

The probability of knowing that Kyosuke Kosaka was appointed to the post in a time of crisis was almost 100%.

Just look at the security situation these days; it's far worse than before, with monsters frequently appearing during the day.