Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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With a sigh, Kyosuke Kosaka deliberately feigned a melancholy expression.

Yasuyuki noticed that Kousaka Kyosuke's expression was a bit exaggerated and wanted to laugh, but he held it back. However, he didn't forget to take the opportunity to ask a question.

"Kyosuke, what's bothering you?"

“My estate has been expanded again, and we don’t have enough manpower. If those sea monsters were to infiltrate my estate, I’m afraid it wouldn’t be so easy to find them.”

“Ah, this…” Bao Yin looked at his brother.

Bao Xian then said, "We still have a batch of manpower. How many do you want?"

"Knowing some magic and having a keen sense of perception is enough. Other Onmyoji with outstanding skills are the VIPs favored by nobles, so I won't ask for that."

"If you want it, we still have some."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony. I will pay you based on the produce from the farmland, and I promise you won't be shortchanged!"

Kyosuke Kosaka immediately replied.

Bao Yin asked in confusion, "Are you short-staffed over there?"

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "We lack people who can fight. I've had some bad feelings lately, perhaps related to the sea."

Ōtakemaru is prepared to bring all the yokai of Suzuka Mountain to fight to the death!

Even with Arakawa no Nushi holding the line, can Kousaka Kyosuke do nothing?

If that were the case, his reputation in the demon world would inevitably plummet to its lowest point.

It's best to wear a mask when visiting the Yokai Market in the future.

Otherwise, one would inevitably be accused of enjoying himself in the rear while the Lord of Arakawa fought and protected him in the front.

This looks like it will ruin your popularity with people, and even with monsters.

Don't say that humans and monsters are irreconcilable enemies. Many of the stronger monsters uphold the concepts of "benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness," and are full of truth, goodness, and beauty. Naturally, they also like beings with the same ideals.

This is truly a bizarre world.

Fortunately, these yokai continued to protect Kyoto due to their differing beliefs...

All I can say is that Kyosuke Kousaka probably didn't lose out.

Everyone in Kyoto made a profit!

"Even the farmland's compensation has come; you really are..."

"Peace of mind is the most important thing."

Kyosuke Kosaka said to Yasutane.

Seeing that Yasunori seemed completely fine, he thought that things might not be going well for the Kamo family financially.

That's understandable, that's understandable. Large families naturally have high expenses.

In fact, Bao Xian did breathe a sigh of relief.

Those in the clan who weren't lacking in talent all possessed considerable knowledge of Yin-Yang arts. The relatives who had previously taken up positions at the Water Department were people they couldn't ignore.

While one's mastery of Yin-Yang arts is relatively low, it's still sufficient for managing affairs.

The clan mainly consists of Onmyoji whose Onmyodo skills are neither high nor low, but are still considered presentable.

The nobles only wanted the best of the best, while the clansmen with the middle strength were neither good enough nor bad enough.

The lower-ranking nobles couldn't afford it.

Only a few mid-level nobles could afford to hire them; most preferred to live in safe areas where they wouldn't encounter ghosts or monsters, thus avoiding unnecessary expenses.

The higher-ranking nobles only want outstanding Onmyoji.

This caused the internal conflicts within the clan to grow stronger day by day.

Just then, Kyosuke Kosaka was coming to visit in the new year, and Yasunori wondered if he could hire some people from there.

To everyone's surprise, Kyosuke Kosaka's condition was that he would receive farmland as payment, which was indeed quite good.

"Send over the best Onmyoji in the clan."

The secret passage to protect the constitution.

In fact, he is willing to accept any compensation as long as it is not too low.

Because if the Onmyoji do nothing every day, they will incur a large expense every day.

If they go out to work, they will hardly become a burden on the clan.

There is also a high probability that the people you meet will lead to the development of new connections, thus creating a virtuous cycle.

Today, the Kamo clan survives in this way.

As long as there are people who need Onmyoji, the Kamo clan will not decline, so the number of Onmyoji trained each year has never decreased.

Next, Kyosuke Kosaka and Yasunori Kamo discussed the details of personnel and compensation.

This issue cannot be dealt with superficially.

If matters involving vested interests are not clearly explained, relationships will inevitably develop cracks.

Kyosuke Kousaka doesn't like this.

He prefers to speak frankly rather than risk future misunderstandings or conflicts of interest due to ambiguity.

Two quarters of an hour later.

Kyosuke Kousaka then went to Fumino's room to spend time with her.

The two met at the Kamo family home, and now, returning to the place where their bond began, they are truly filled with emotion.

For a moment, they were all talking intimately about the past.

The perspective shifts to the mansion.

The Goto family, who had just moved in, gradually got to know other people living in the neighborhood.

Several of them were relatives of nobles, which put them under considerable pressure.

The unequal social status makes communication somewhat difficult for them.

After exchanging greetings, Michiyo and her two daughters continued tidying up the house.

"Erli, keep a close eye on Jimmy Heng, don't let it run around."

"I know, Jimmy, you have to be good!"

"Wang."

"Sister, you have to keep going too!"

“I’m trying my best to help…” Goto Ichiri said.

The new house is large and tidy, as if it had been cleaned a long time ago.

But Mother still wanted to clean it one more time and make some of the arrangements more convenient.

The house is furnished, so it's basically quite complete.

You could say they really take good care of people.

As expected of a remarkable nobleman.

"Kyosuke-sama... Kyosuke, the same pronunciation, ah, what a coincidence, even though I inexplicably came to the unfamiliar Heian period, I have been well protected."

Goto Ichiri sighed inwardly.

Actually, it seems more relaxed to be in this world.

The internet is gone, which makes life a little less convenient, but otherwise, things are pretty much the same as before.

As for monsters and evil spirits, they did not appear in their original dwelling places.

Besides, she often stays at home and can't see him, but she worries from time to time about whether her father, who works away from home, is in danger.

Fortunately, there have never been any problems.

Mom always says, "Being safe and sound is happiness," and she thinks so too.

It's a bit of a shame that I can't eat fried chicken and drink cola often.

Oh, and there's my little sister too. She's a bit disappointed that she can't play with her other friends...

She needs to comfort her sister.

"Wow, woof."

"Haha, what an adorable dog."

After the dog's bark came a clear laugh, which startled Goto Ichiri awake.

—There are strangers!!

Michiyo noticed the situation and went outside, where she immediately saw a young girl.

The girl wore a Hanfu with an ochre-yellow outer garment and a white inner garment, and a silk hairband tied on her head, which neatly cascaded down her back. Her delicate face was lively and charming.

"I am Su Chang~"

Upon seeing Michiyo, the young girl in plain clothes broke into a big smile.