Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Even those in the aristocratic class face significant potential crises.

Once he suffered a political defeat, he was far removed from Kyoto, the center of power.

Then, it is very likely that we will see the most terrifying and horrifying things of this era.

According to normal history.

Apart from the former capital Heijō-kyō, Kyoto is the only civilized city.

Furthermore, Kyoto is also one of the safest cities, with almost no natural disasters.

There wasn't much information or intelligence from other places.

Anyway, everyone thinks it's terrible.

Even though she had never met Wan Sui, she could only believe it and try her best to prevent her husband from becoming a local official.

Day 118 of crossing

Fujiwara Kaori, who had already said goodbye to her aunt and returned to the mansion, was very uneasy.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who left in a hurry yesterday, did not return.

There's no news either.

Although she was extremely worried, Fujiwara Kaori did not show it.

They even helped cover it up.

They are now actively encouraging Su Chang to chat with other people.

Su Chang: "Does Lord Kyosuke practice calligraphy often?"

Miku: "Yes, every word is beautiful."

Su Chang: "Indeed, these words are written with great care, and the words in this book also have imagery."

Miku: "...Imagery?"

Su Chang: "I don't know how to explain it, but it's like you can see the whole picture just by looking at the words."

Listening to Miku and Susho's conversation, Yukinoshita was slightly taken aback.

Suddenly, I remembered the waka poem that I wrote with Kousaka Kyosuke before the extermination.

Originally, he borrowed a famous reply poem by Ariwara no Narihira from the "Wakashu" to test the waters.

Unexpectedly, Kyosuke Kosaka's unrestrained, passionate gaze, which seemed to be looking directly at her, materialized as if it were real!

It startled her.

So this is the imagery of the words?

Yukinoshita then thought of how, after Kousaka Kyosuke returned, he had originally planned to serve Chitanda again on the second night...

The result was that I was politely rejected in advance.

Her eyebrows and eyes drooped unconsciously, and her fair cheeks felt slightly hot.

"Do you think my resolve isn't strong enough?"

Yukinoshita sometimes thinks like this.

She didn't really understand either.

Living aimlessly in this world, I felt much happier after having companions.

When facing Kyosuke Kousaka, she didn't know how to describe the feelings she had.

If they are together because of their own circumstances.

She felt there was some truth to it, but she didn't completely agree.

Humans are inherently complex.

Emotions are also very complicated.

I like what I like, and I don't like what I don't like...

Thinking about all sorts of random things, Yukinoshita's mind was a complete mess.

Hey!

Suddenly, a sudden sound drew everyone's attention.

The Demon Blade Princess, who had been kneeling silently, stood up, her expression stern.

"—Kyosuke-sama is calling me!"

"Is something the matter? Do you need my help?"

He told me to hurry over!

"I can help. Even Kyosuke-sama acknowledges my martial arts skills!"

"lady……"

"No need for formalities, Yaodaoji, you and Sushang should go over there quickly."

"Good!" ×2

Yaodaoji and Su Chang, who had volunteered, quickly walked out.

It was almost like a gust of wind, leaving only a fleeting afterimage.

The girls who remained all wore worried expressions...

at the same time.

After battling Ibaraki-dōji for most of the day, Kōsaka Kyōsuke finally left with Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

Although Minamoto no Yorimitsu gained some advantage in his battle against the resurrected and weakened Shuten-dōji.

However, with the battle lasting for most of the day and no one coming to their aid, they gradually found themselves at a disadvantage.

In the end, I decided to leave.

Kyosuke Kousaka naturally had no objections.

He was also very tired.

Fighting Ibaraki-dōji, whose demonic flames keep erupting, is quite a difficult task.

You can't be distracted for even a moment.

Although Ibaraki-doji is indeed much weaker than he was at his peak.

The problem is that his fighting spirit remains as unwavering as ever, and Kousaka Kyosuke must share the same will to compete with him.

And we also need to pay attention to the situation.

After all, if you kill him too forcefully, you'll have to do all the dirty and tiring work that Ibaraki-dōji did in the original story.

Furthermore, Kyosuke Kosaka discovered that the strength he could unleash at this moment might actually be similar to Ibaraki-Douji's peak combat power before he lost his right hand.

But when unleashing full power, the surge of spiritual energy throughout the body creates a sensation of intense heat that feels almost maddening.

My mind keeps wandering to my various partners...

Therefore, after saying goodbye to Minamoto no Yorimitsu, Kousaka Kyosuke rushed home.

He also hoped that Yaodao-hime could come over quickly to satisfy his craving.

Suddenly, Kyosuke Kosaka noticed that the area around the Seven Avenues was packed with people.

As he tried to leap away, he couldn't help but cast a strange glance at him.

"Oh my! Isn't this Lord Kyosuke?"

"Why did you come out?"

Kyosuke Kosaka quickly suppressed his frantic and agitated emotions and calmly addressed the tall, burly man in a crimson official robe who was leading a group of familiar fire soldiers.

The man is Fujiwara Yasuke.

Before Kyosuke Kosaka was executed, he was arrested and imprisoned, but unexpectedly he was released again.

"Didn't you see it?" Fujiwara no Yasusuke's eyes were sinister, his smile malicious. "I was just appointed as the Assistant Inspector of Crimes by Lord Michikane, and you..."

"He's been suspended from his post?"

"Haha, you guessed it right."

Fujiwara Yasuke laughed wildly, throwing his head back and letting out a loud, boisterous laugh.

He suppressed a laugh, but couldn't resist raising his hand to lightly slap Kousaka Kyosuke's face...

"court death!"

A sharp, clear, and piercing shout, filled with surprise and anger, rang out.

Just as Fujiwara Yasuke was about to make a move, he felt a thunderous sound that completely blasted his mind into a blank.

A powerful palm strike, so fierce it caused the air currents to surge and churn, descended from the sky.

Even the air seems to flee at the mere sight of it!