Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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He said he came here for an inspection, but in reality, he just wanted to see how the security was in the area.

He didn't ask to be able to withstand the invasion of the Sea Kingdom; he only hoped to protect this place.

Fortunately, Arakawa was the main target of the Sea Kingdom's attack, so they could continue to fish in troubled waters...

Kyosuke Kousaka is not interested in stories like "one man against a nation" or "turning the tide."

Having witnessed the powerful attack enhancement of the Kusanagi sword, he knew that Ōtakemaru wielding the Yasakani no Magatama would be a formidable opponent.

Since that's the case, we might as well continue to take it one step at a time.

Preserving one's own strength is the right thing to do.

Most of the Qin clan members have died, and those who were living in retirement in the territory are also dying. Kousaka Kyosuke is even embarrassed to have sex with Su Yi Su Chang.

I had just thought of Su Chang when she arrived.

Seeing Kyosuke Kosaka in his plain clothes, she rushed over, deeply moved.

"Got a lecture again?"

"I really didn't do anything wrong..."

Su Chang's pretty face was filled with grievance. As if she had heard something, she suddenly straightened her back and stood behind Kosaka Kyosuke with great spirit, just like a bodyguard.

If it had a tail, it would surely stand perfectly straight.

A second or two later, Su Yi arrived.

"Kyosuke-sama."

She gracefully bowed, dressed in simple white robes with dignified bearing.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled, stepped forward, and put his arm around her: "There's still something I don't understand. Can you take me to see it?"

Su Yi, whose beautiful face showed helplessness, responded and was eventually taken away by Kousaka Kyosuke.

After the two left, Kagura blinked and looked at Su Chang, who looked embarrassed.

"I'm sorry, Kyosuke-sama has to leave because of me..."

"It's nothing. I'm more curious about how you made Suyi angry."

"I was a little hungry, so I cooked some rice and ate it, and they found out."

"...It shouldn't be anything serious."

"My sister said she doesn't usually make me eat millet porridge during mealtimes, but I still prefer rice, so hehe..."

"...I can't comment on this kind of thing."

Kagura was a little confused.

Chitanda understood perfectly, and his admiration for Su Yi grew even stronger.

"Let's go check on Jingzi~ She's been so busy for so long, it's not right for her not to rest!" Su Chang suggested, her energy returning immediately.

Chitanda hesitated, about to speak, when Shizuko, with disheveled hair and slightly red and swollen eyes, ran over with an excited expression.

"It's a breakthrough! The fixed-culture spirit rice has been successfully developed!"

"Great! You've figured it out! What is a fixed species?"

"It's the kind of seed that can ensure stable crop production!"

"Great!"

Su Chang, who only had a vague understanding, finally realized what was going on and cheered even louder.

Kagura and Chitanda clapped their hands in praise.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who was chatting with Su Yi not far away, was speechless.

Hearing Su Chang's spirited shout, he felt that it was justified for the girl to be disciplined by her older sister.

After thinking about it, he simply pressed his face against Su Yi's, not giving her a chance to sulk...

On the way back, Kyosuke Kosaka grabbed a lot of seafood and happily began his feast.

Night arrived as expected, and it was as sweet as anticipated.

Kousaka Kyosuke, who hadn't completely fallen asleep, went to find the spider lily and the blue princess.

After defeating the shadow of Orochi yesterday, I came back, chatted for a while, and then left. Now we are meeting as agreed.

"You came."

The red spider lily smiled gently at Kyosuke Kousaka.

Kyosuke Kosaka felt a chill rise from his feet to his head.

"Kyosuke!" Aohime pounced on him in a flash, as clingy as ever.

This young girl, Kyosuke Kousaka, was not surprised at all.

The unusual appearance of the spider lily did startle him a bit.

Kousaka Kyosuke, holding Aohime, sat upright on the flower cushion specially laid out by the spider lilies.

"...What is it that you need? Please speak freely. I will do whatever it takes without hesitation."

As long as you don't smile so gently, it's fine.

Kyosuke Kosaka added a sentence in his mind.

Yesterday's defeat of Orochi's shadow was still somewhat dangerous. In the end, I really did use the last bit of Kusanagi Sword power he had left to break through the barrier. Thinking back on it now, it was really exhilarating.

However, compared to the gentle smile of the spider lily in front of him, Kyosuke Kosaka thought the spider lily was more terrifying.

In fact, when fighting against the shadow of Orochi, they had the help of several top-tier Onmyoji.

"It's nothing, I just wanted to laugh, is that not allowed?"

"I didn't say you couldn't. Laugh if you want. What do you want to eat?"

Kousaka Kyosuke decided to "show weakness" for the time being, and quickly patted Aohime's head to avoid making her jealous.

Aohime, who was dizzy from being stroked, murmured strangely, "Love, love, love..." Kousaka Kyosuke didn't have time to take care of her for the time being.

Because the red spider lily looks a little dangerous at this moment.

Why are you so afraid of me?

"No, it's just that you seem a bit unusual. Is something wrong?"

"It's nothing. It seems that Arisu, who I had a good chat with before, wants to make a deal with me, so I'm a little happier."

"That's it..."

Kyosuke Kosaka looked relieved, but inwardly he was pondering what had happened.

They didn't bother to inquire in detail about how the spider lily was connected to Sakayanagi Arisu.

"Those who trade with the Spider Lily all end up as flower mud, but judging from the Spider Lily's enthusiastic attitude, it seems she doesn't intend to do that to Sakayanagi Arisu..."

Uh, I just feel like something's not quite right.

Wouldn't it be better to get a cool, arrogant, and spirited young woman instead?

Kyosuke Kousaka didn't have any romantic feelings for Arisu Sakayanagi, because Kagura, a loli, was enough to feed him for a lifetime.

That doesn't mean he'd want to see an innocent, beautiful young girl like Sakayanagi Arisu turn into something like mud.

"Come, have some tea."

"Thank you."

When the other shore flower offered him tea, Kyosuke Kosaka thanked her, accepted it, took a small sip, and quietly savored it.

It's true that it's both sweet and numbing, but once you get used to it, it's not a big deal.

After that, Kyosuke Kosaka told the story to Higanbana and Aohime, since he had nothing better to do anyway.

Day 284 of crossing

Kyosuke Kosaka went to find Yukinari Fujiwara alone, without taking Kagura with him.

After all, there are still some secrets involved.

Bringing Kagura along felt really out of place...

“A silver-haired woman, somewhat frail in health.” Fujiwara Yukinari looked at Kousaka Kyosuke with a puzzled expression.

Kyosuke Kosaka said earnestly, "I need to talk to her about something!"

"Is this a matter of Kyoto's safety?"

"It's not that serious."

"I'll give it to you then." Fujiwara Yukinari crossed his arms, looking like he understood.

Kyosuke Kousaka raised his hand: "You're overthinking it!"

"Shall we meet first and see how it goes?"

Fujiwara Yukinari was too lazy to look at Kousaka Kyosuke; he felt that guy was overly dramatic.

Kyosuke Kosaka wanted to explain, but felt it would damage his image, so he simply gave off a "you don't understand me" look.