Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Kyosuke Kosaka smiled and shook his head, not asking any further questions.

Ayanokouji remained silent, offering no further explanation.

He wouldn't explain unless asked by his master.

At this time, as the fire chief, he was leading ten people who had been transformed from non-human beings into fire soldiers, which was actually very difficult for him.

They happened to come in just as Kousaka Kyosuke was suspended from his post.

The result was that he was disliked and despised by his colleagues, almost without any attempt to hide it!

Fortunately, their usual workplace was in a remote part of Ukyo, and they didn't usually have to report to the government offices.

Otherwise, it would be troublesome if Fujiwara no Yasuke noticed it...

Of course, Ayanokouji quickly perked up upon hearing the news of Kanpaku's death this morning.

He knew that Kyosuke Kosaka could be reinstated to his original position or promoted to another position at any time.

Regardless, their status will be very high.

In this way, Ayanokoji himself can be under less pressure.

Even though Kousaka Kyosuke went to take up a post in another government office.

He can also have people leak information to make his colleagues wary and dare not provoke him.

"Ah-hachi has been promoted to the rank of 'Chich-chō,' similar to a case manager in the Prosecutor's Office, responsible for various miscellaneous tasks..."

Before he knew it, Ayanokouji couldn't help but compare himself to his comrade-in-arms, Hikigaya.

A ripple spread across my calm mind, like the stillness of a lake.

Both Zhi Ding and the client were reserve officers holding the lowest-ranking official positions.

As long as one has connections, and with the embellishment of merits and achievements, one can completely become a true member of the bureaucratic class.

At that point, we can say it's safe.

—From the very beginning, Ayanokouji chose this path simply to make his life better and safer.

Suddenly, a hint of coldness flickered in Ayanokouji's otherwise calm eyes.

"...Lord Kyosuke, there's a smell of blood."

"Hmm, I smell it too. Let's go deal with it together."

With a sigh, Kyosuke Kosaka stepped out of the oxcart.

Ayanokouji silently took out his weapon.

The weapon, which looked like a short blade, grew rapidly after being nourished by a drop of blood, becoming a samurai sword.

The Spider Cutter, who has slain countless demons on the battlefield, is about to be unsheathed once again.

"Follow me." Kousaka Kyosuke casually tossed a talisman to each of Okuri and Ayanokoji.

The oxcart was hidden so it wouldn't be stolen.

Ayanokouji then gave him the power to accelerate his movements so that he wouldn't fall behind.

Then, Kousaka Kyosuke led Ayanokouji to the location with the highest concentration of blood energy.

It was a very ordinary nobleman's mansion.

The building, which has not undergone much decoration or renovation, coupled with the overgrown courtyard, makes one aware of the place's dilapidated state.

A fleeting glance, as if traversing a short distance.

Through the wooden planks, Kousaka Kyosuke could see five burly men dressed as thieves, chuckling as they dragged women into the inner courtyard...

With a gentle lift of his hand, Kyosuke Kosaka delivered a palm strike from a distance.

puff~

Each sound, perhaps only audible to the person in question, rippled softly in their ears and mind.

The thieves, still dreaming of their good fortune, immediately fainted, blood and white fluid dripping from their eardrums onto the ground...

"There are thieves searching for valuables in the side residence, so there's no need to hold back."

"Yes."

Ayanokouji responded and set off immediately.

Kyosuke Kosaka silently extended his senses, searching for his surroundings.

Then, in a flash, he disappeared.

Soon after, Kyosuke Kosaka changed his location.

The thieves who infiltrated other mansions were all dealt with cleanly and efficiently.

Click~

With his five fingers forming a claw, Kyosuke Kosaka easily crushed a thief's throat.

However, this time the thieves infiltrated too deeply, managing to outmaneuver people.

Those who heard the commotion turned around and screamed.

"Ahhh-"

A sharp, distinctive female scream rang out.

Kyosuke Kosaka raised a finger slightly, and the scream stopped abruptly.

“Thieves have entered; I’ve come to wipe them out.” Kousaka Kyosuke bowed, showing no intention of looking up.

This is the inner quarters, usually where noblewomen live.

Under normal circumstances, it would be extremely difficult for a man to get in.

Furthermore, if a noblewoman's face were seen, she would inevitably be so ashamed that she would commit suicide on the spot in front of him.

So it's better to be cautious and follow the rules.

"Thank you for your help, sir..."

"You're too kind. Please forgive my intrusion today."

Kyosuke Kosaka said something simple.

He raised his hand, held up a sword-like finger, and manipulated the four corpses on the ground to levitate, preparing to leave.

"...May I ask if you are Lord Kyosuke?"

A black-haired woman, who covered half of her beautiful face with her long, turquoise sleeves, asked softly.

Her voice is gentle yet magnetic, and highly distinctive.

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded: "That's me."

Has his reputation spread this far?

Even its appearance is so dazzling?

She herself has a very unremarkable style.

"It's quite unique to meet Lord Kyosuke in this way today..."

"hehe."

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled, not wanting to say anything more.

Now that the thieves have killed this group, the problem is completely solved, and he wants to collect their souls to check the situation.

A group of people infiltrated the mansions of relatively unknown nobles, so it was obvious that there was a mole among them.

Looks like we need to deal with them properly.

Unfortunately, the convenient position of Inspector General was suspended.

Otherwise, it would just be a side effect of a public security crackdown.

"How about we meet again tomorrow night, Lord Kyosuke?"

The noblewoman spoke again.

Kousaka Kyosuke looked slightly startled, again?

Suddenly, he scanned his surroundings and was immediately bewildered. What a coincidence!

Is this Fujishige's house?

“…Alright then, I’ve disturbed you.” Kousaka Kyosuke said before quickly leaving with the corpse.

The noblewoman, watching Kousaka Kyosuke leave, slowly lowered her wide sleeves.

A beautiful face that appears so plain that it's hard to discern one's true emotions.

A pair of deep purple-red eyes, seemingly devoid of any emotion.

The noblewoman was Fuji Shikibu.