Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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The crisp, nimble footsteps came from behind.

Komachi is back.

"Lord Kyosuke, I still want..."

The tender little face, which looked as if it could be squeezed to release water, was lifted up.

Komachi's delicate and pretty eyes revealed a deep sense of anticipation and longing.

She was slightly out of breath from walking quickly, and her peach-like lips parted to reveal her sharp little tiger teeth.

Kousaka Kyosuke could vaguely see his neat, sparkling white teeth gleaming, his little fangs full of life.

“Okay, you can have it anytime you want,” Kyosuke Kousaka replied without hesitation.

He raised his hand and stroked Komachi's soft, flowing hair.

Admiring Komachi's adorable and contented expression is also an essential part of Kyosuke Kousaka's daily routine.

As a "Komachi fan," he believes he should have a certain kind of obsession.

However, upon seeing Komachi gradually purse her lips.

Raise your toes a little higher, then a little higher still...

Kousaka Kyosuke couldn't help it.

She gently flicked Komachi's forehead to calm her down.

"……what."

"Go to work now," Kousaka Kyosuke said in a coaxing tone, as if speaking to a child.

Komachi touched her forehead and looked at Kousaka Kyosuke with a resentful expression.

She really wanted to say that many of her classmates had already had their first experience, and she wasn't young anymore...

Kyosuke Kousaka, who had already turned his back on Komachi, was muttering to himself.

As a "Komachi fan", the most important thing is to ensure that Komachi grows up healthy.

I feel like I've seen Komachi lost in her fantasies somewhere before.

Stepping out of the new house.

Kyosuke Kousaka encountered many more companions on his journey.

Most of them were giving instructions to the new servants.

He completely transformed from a worker into a manager.

Kyosuke Kosaka wishes he could have someone with a stricter personality.

But where can you find so many strict yet kind-hearted women?

"Mafuyu can only intimidate people with her imposing presence."

"Nino looks fierce, but she's actually rather soft when it comes to handling problems."

"Yukinoshita is alright, but the punishment isn't severe enough when problems arise."

The journey to the government office.

Kyosuke Kosaka casually pondered a position similar to that of a head maid.

On the way to the new house, he noticed many wolves eyeing the meat.

The gaze also fell upon women who appeared timid and vulnerable.

This forced Kyosuke Kousaka to consider the safety of his partners.

Although Yukinoshita, Chitanda, and others were no longer ordinary maids.

The problem is that they are at the same social and economic level as the newcomers.

Will other people think that they can take over by getting rid of them?

Kyosuke Kosaka felt it was best not to test human nature.

As for Fujiwara Kaori?

Kyosuke Kousaka knew she wouldn't ignore things and would definitely try her best to manage them well.

The problem is that she cannot frequently leave her bedchamber and appear in public at will.

Not to mention Su Chang.

Kyosuke Kosaka thought it would be more appropriate to let someone whip someone who had made a mistake.

As he walked and pondered, Kyosuke Kosaka finally arrived at the government office.

At this point, he had no choice but to focus on his work, even if it meant having too many unnecessary thoughts.

First, check the latest government decrees, then look at the latest list of heroic firefighters who sacrificed their lives, and then review yesterday's security incidents...

Everything revolved around the safety of the nobility.

If possible, he would certainly be willing to use his authority to protect civilians as well.

But if we don't have enough human resources, then forget it.

"Lord Kyosuke, a monster has been killing people on the three main streets and four wards of Sakyo."

Suddenly, a lieutenant rushed over anxiously to report the situation.

Kyosuke Kosaka asked calmly, "Where is An-yi?"

An Yi was the chief inspector of the Left Capital.

The remaining "chief" positions and the two "deputy" positions of inspector and assistant inspector are all held by officials in the imperial court.

It's just a part-time job with a nominal title that comes with a salary.

In reality, the people in charge were Kousaka Kyosuke and Anji.

"Lord An Yi drank a lot of wine yesterday and cannot be woken up now."

"Let him sleep then, I'll do it for him this time."

Kyosuke Kosaka stood up.

He and An Yi knew each other and were quite familiar with each other; they had even eaten together a few times.

They keep to themselves and can talk to each other occasionally.

Therefore, even if someone does take on a different position in the future, their primary focus will be on winning people over.

The issues we are currently facing still need to be addressed immediately.

And it's really not acceptable for not even a "vice-official" to show up.

Second Lieutenant is the third rank of the fourth-class officers, known as "Judge".

He was in charge of directing the search and arrest of officials, supervisors, and others.

His official rank was seventh, which was far from enough compared to the other officials who came to hold him accountable.

If you're not qualified to speak, you'll probably only get scolded.

Therefore, it is indeed reasonable to seek help from superiors.

In short, resolve the matter quickly.

Soon after, Kyosuke Kosaka arrived at the scene of the incident.

There was a mess all around.

The pitted and uneven holes in the ground resembled rust stains of splattered blood.

In an inconspicuous corner, something was being concealed by a straw mat…

Kyosuke Kosaka even spotted some familiar faces, so he went up to them and asked.

"Hongshan, what are you doing here?"

"It's Lord Kyosuke—I just fought a monster."

Hiroyama Fujiwara, a former comrade-in-arms of Kyosuke Kosaka, responded humbly.

He wore a light blue hunting robe, had slightly dark skin, and a plain and unremarkable appearance.

However, in Kyosuke Kosaka's eyes, he was a good teammate.

"Thank you for your trouble, you even have to clean up the mess in our dormitory."

"Lord Kyosuke, you flatter me. It is our duty as Onmyoji to intervene in such matters."

"Truly a pillar of society, hehe... May I inquire about the situation?"

“That’s natural.” Fujiwara Hiroyama immediately recounted what had happened.

The matter is not complicated at all.

There was a monster that appeared out of nowhere and started killing people.