Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Then, Menreiki continued talking about the matter:

"I feel that it's related to dolls. Dolls seem to absorb all kinds of spiritual energy, including the energy of disaster, just like Zashiki-warashi."

“A doll…” Kousaka Kyosuke pondered.

He knew that anthropomorphic dolls were quite sinister.

To be precise, the probability of anthropomorphic things happening is extremely high.

As the saying goes, "Everything has its form and its nature," and this is not without reason.

Like ordinary curse spells, a humanoid object is usually required as a medium.

Examples include infamous witchcraft, the Seven Arrows of Nailhead, and the shrine visit at the hour of the 11 AM (丑时).

So, should we take preventative measures first?

Come to think of it, this isn't just about finding a Zashiki-warashi anymore, is it?

But people will probably move into this place later.

It is also very necessary to resolve some potential problems.

"Is there something inconvenient?" Menreiki suddenly asked.

Kyosuke Kosaka replied, "It would be inappropriate to rashly enter a place that might have an owner."

"I'll go say hello. If Kyosuke goes, it'll probably sound more like a threat."

"I thought so too, then I'll leave it to you."

"Leave it to me with confidence."

"There's no need to put too much pressure on yourself."

"No, I'm happy to help you, Kyosuke."

"It's an honor to hear you say that."

"I'm off!"

Menreiki ended the conversation with lighthearted words and headed towards her destination like a lively little deer.

The destination is a building similar to Menreiki's mansion.

In fact, the living styles of Kyoto nobles were all similar, almost identical.

There's nothing wrong with calling it a unified plan.

It's likely that only people with differing opinions about their own place of residence would order craftsmen to drastically alter the architectural style.

Those were all expressions of extravagance and debauchery, perhaps also intended to demonstrate their authority and power.

For example, many nobles and high-ranking officials.

Kyosuke Kosaka would never be as extravagant as they are.

He simply has a practical need.

They are quite different from them.

"Kyosuke, it seems like no one's inside," Menreiki said to Kousaka Kyosuke after knocking on the door for a while.

Kousaka Kyosuke thought for a moment and said, "Let's go in and take a look."

He wasn't quite sure what was going on inside either.

Based on sensory analysis, it seems that there is something inside that absorbs the energy of disaster.

It's unclear whether it's a monster or something else.

For example, there is a high probability that a doll exists.

"This is really troublesome. What if there are sentient dolls inside? What should we do then?"

"It seems to be able to absorb calamities like a Zashiki-warashi... This is likely an unstable factor."

Kyosuke Kosaka pondered deeply.

He did not believe that the existence of Zashiki-warashi could be easily generated.

Generally speaking, it's more normal for an evil demon to appear.

By the way.

Some monsters are born only to eat people, while others are born to do evil.

Those behaviors and personality traits seem to be deeply engraved in one's soul, and are almost impossible to change.

Although Kyosuke Kosaka dislikes these beings, he doesn't deliberately try to eliminate them.

I just feel a headache every time I encounter these kinds of people.

Is something bothering you?

Pay close attention to Kyosuke Kousaka's Menreiki and notice something amiss.

Kyosuke Kosaka spoke frankly about his thoughts: "That's how it is..."

Oh, oh, oh.

Menreiki listened and nodded, quickly understanding Kousaka Kyosuke's dilemma.

"Don't worry, as long as I'm here, there won't be any problems. I'll turn all the naughty monsters into good children."

"..."

Kousaka Kyosuke was stunned.

Yes, I almost forgot that Menreiki is a master of ideological education and reform.

The Asuras, who were born with a love for killing, had their personalities forcibly corrected by Menreiki.

Not to mention the other minor figures.

"Let's go in and take a look."

Kyosuke Kosaka stopped procrastinating.

After entering the mansion, he used his senses to locate the exact position.

Then, Kyosuke Kousaka and Menreiki faced the various dolls that occupied the entire hall.

Countless eyes were fixed on the location where the two were.

Kyosuke Kosaka felt a strong chill run straight up from the soles of his feet.

Menreiki is very calm.

“Strange, I can’t sense any of their kind. These dolls seem to have lost their spirit.”

"Indeed...it must be for some special reason. Let's look for it."

Kyosuke Kosaka stopped thinking about it.

How could someone with his own strength and who has seen many terrifying things be scared?

At most, I'm just a little shocked by what I'm seeing.

“Some resentful people have come.”

Suddenly realizing something, Kyosuke Kousaka looked towards the doorway in surprise.

Menreiki also looked over.

In less than ten breaths, a child dressed in red came over.

The child had a rather unusual appearance, with a pointed horn growing on its head.

It makes it immediately clear that this child is definitely not an ordinary person.

"who are you?"

“I am Kyosuke, who is in charge of the security of Kyoto. This is my lover, Menreiki.”

"Kyosuke...you're that...prosecutor..."

“I am the head of the Bureau of Investigation and Punishment.”

"Is this so..."

The child was skeptical.

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded secretly, acknowledging the child's vigilance.

If it were him, he wouldn't easily believe what a stranger says either.

"Hey, are you a monster?"

The child immediately noticed the problem.

Seeing the child asking her question, Menreiki nodded.

"Yes."

The child looked at Kyosuke Kosaka with surprise: "What did you just say Menreiki was to you?"

Kyosuke Kosaka's eyelids twitched, but he still answered honestly, "Lover. Since we're not married yet, I can't say I'm his wife."