Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Yesterday, Kyosuke Kosaka still remembered it very clearly.

That is, when Sei Shonagon brought Ayase Aragaki out of the Seidon Dormitory, she greeted the girl with the porridge stick who was still standing by the door in a friendly manner.

No matter how you look at it, Sei Shonagon and this girl with porridge sticks have a pretty good relationship.

If something were to happen to the girl in the porridge stick, it would surely sadden Sei Shonagon.

Thinking about it this way, it is indeed necessary to save them.

"As for cliffs, I know a place called Mount Oe. The cliffs there are definitely steep. How about I go and look for them for you?"

Kyosuke Kosaka eventually offered to help.

Considering the high probability that the group would be wiped out if they continued their actions, and that it would also cause Sei Shonagon's acquaintances to suffer, causing her great distress.

Kyosuke Kosaka decided to go and help anyway.

"Lord Kyosuke, you are in the suburbs, so you must have important business to attend to. I won't trouble you."

"It's alright. I came to the outskirts today to dispel the abnormal miasma. The most important miasma has been cleared, so I'll still make the trip for you. Besides, you've suffered quite a few injuries, so why don't you rest at the Seimei residence not far away before making further plans, since I might not be able to find it myself."

"Lord Kyosuke, you..."

"It's fine, let's decide on this."

Kyosuke Kosaka spoke to the leader of the Onmyoji in a slightly firm tone.

The whole thing was a false premise from the very beginning.

He knew how to solve it.

"The medicinal herb that would be beneficial to pregnant women should have been prepared for Empress Fujiwara no Teiko. The problem is—even if the herb were found, how could the mother of a nation possibly consume something of unknown origin?"

Therefore, this is a false proposition that can be seen through at a glance.

I suppose these Onmyoji are well aware of this as well.

"Then please ask Lord Kyosuke to take this young lady with you as well."

Unable to refuse, the leader of the Onmyoji made another request, looking embarrassed, with a hesitant expression on his face.

Kyosuke Kosaka was puzzled, but after thinking about it, he agreed.

"That's true. Only by having someone identify it can we know whether it is the correct spiritual herb."

"That's not true, Lord Kyosuke. Lord Mikoto said that only pure women can produce spirit herbs..."

"Alright! Let's go! You should also hurry to Seimei's residence to rest. The paper cranes will guide you to your destination."

As if he couldn't hear the Onmyoji leader's reply, which was barely audible, Kousaka Kyosuke spoke loudly.

He summoned a paper crane with one hand and waved to Kagura with the other.

Kagura naturally understood what was going on.

After exchanging a few words with the girl with the porridge stick, she took the girl with her and the maid who was determined to follow her.

Thus, the four-person team led by Kyosuke Kosaka was initially formed.

After traveling for a while and completely separating from the leading Onmyoji and his group, Kousaka Kyosuke finally stopped.

The reason for ceasing operations is simple.

That means at least we need to communicate with each other.

"Porridge……"

"Lord Kyosuke, my name is Rumi."

"Your name is Liu Mei."

Kyosuke Kosaka looked as if he had just realized something.

He thought to himself, "What a strange name."

It's a unique name, similar to Xiaoming or Emily from a certain country.

"Then let's go."

Seeing that the girl named Rumi was obedient, Kousaka Kyosuke didn't linger any longer.

He simply used his spiritual power to carry Kagura, Rumi, and her maid quickly.

Because he was worried about scaring people, he deliberately slowed down the speed considerably.

Kagura, who was behind Kousaka Kyosuke, started chatting with Rumi.

“My name is Kagura, and I am Kyosuke’s spouse.”

"...Hello."

Liu Mei gave a vague reply to Kagura.

Seeing that Kagura, who was not much taller than her, was already married, she felt quite complicated.

He doesn't seem to be much older than her.

"Can I know your name?"

Sensing that Rumi didn't seem inclined to speak, Kagura looked at the maid beside Rumi.

This maid's demeanor looks somewhat similar to that of Rumi.

What's particularly striking is the small beauty mark at the corner of her eye, which makes a strong first impression.

"Miss Kagura, you're too kind. My servant's name is Ruri. Please feel free to give me any instructions."

"Well, it's nothing. You just need to make sure you stay in the US and stick close to me."

Kagura reminded her.

She would protect Rumi and Ruri in front of her, but she didn't know if they would be willing to cooperate.

Therefore, she wanted to emphasize it more.

"Please rest assured, Miss Kagura!" Ruri bowed respectfully.

His expression relaxed slightly.

She hadn't expected it.

The world outside the palace was indeed as terrifying as the people in the palace had described, like a hellish inferno.

I can't imagine how other people living outside of Kyoto survive.

Before long, we arrived at our destination.

Liu Mei stared blankly at the flat wasteland around her, looking completely puzzled.

"cliff……"

"We don't necessarily have to search the cliffs; let's ask other well-informed individuals."

Kousaka Kyosuke smiled at Rumi.

He then raised his hand and formed a hand seal, steadily leading the others to a place completely different from what they had just seen—the Monster Market.

That's right, it's the Yokai Market.

Just ask around to see if there are any spiritual herbs that emit a red glow.

There's no need for so many fancy things.

What cliff? What purity?

Isn't that the essence of mystery?

The point is to let people know how difficult it was to obtain this treasure.

As for whether it will actually be useful?

That's secondary.

It's still the same principle that you don't need to think about at all.

In other words, the mother of a nation would not eat things of unknown origin.

That so-called Imperial Box Palace is nothing more than a show.

"The Imperial Box Palace."

Kyosuke Kosaka muttered to himself one last time.

He had also carefully reviewed the intelligence information while on his way.

Imperial Box Palace.

It is another name for the Zhenguan Hall in the inner palace.

Its function was to oversee the sewing of the clothes for the Emperor and his consorts.

Its superior was called the Imperial Box Palace Assistant Director.

As early as the mid-Heian period, it gradually became one of the titles for the emperor's quasi-concubines.

Similar to a wife in reserve.

Then, the name of the current Imperial Box Palace is unknown, but she has another very interesting identity - Teishi's half-sister, and also Ichishu's half-sister.