Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"Birds that soar high die from delicious food; fish that swim in deep springs die from fragrant bait. Delicious things often conceal risks that are hard to detect. Don't you think so, Miss Red Flower?"

"Let me think..." the red spider lily pondered.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who had just arrived, smirked, thinking, "Who's fooling whom here?"

Seeing Kousaka Kyosuke approach, Sakayanagi Arisu gave him a sweet smile.

His smile was somewhat sly, and a little smug.

Kyosuke Kousaka didn't know what to say.

"Mr. Cao, could you please..."

"No, if he didn't die, consider it a lesson learned."

Kyosuke Kosaka casually refused a girl who approached him seeking help.

Even if it's an acquaintance, there's no room for negotiation.

One or two people getting beaten is still not enough!

He hasn't even learned basic school rules, so what else can he say?

As for Arisu Sakayanagi?

This girl is really pitiful. Even though she was far away from the crowd, some people were still scared and ran towards her.

Kyosuke Kosaka can only say 666.

“…Oh, my apologies, please forgive me.” The girl quickly bowed.

Kyosuke Kosaka shook his head: "No need to apologize, this has nothing to do with you."

Sakayanagi Arisu laughed and said, "Humans are inherently creatures that seek good fortune and avoid misfortune. It's perfectly normal to instinctively run away when faced with danger."

"Did you even consider running away at that time?"

"No, I'm not naturally good at running. At most, I can only find a place to hide."

So, you're the one who's "pitiful, weak, and helpless"?

Kyosuke Kousaka really wanted to ask Arisu Sakayanagi if she could eat it.

Asking this question is probably not a good idea.

However, I couldn't help but ask the question.

How's your appetite?

“…If I feel better, I’d like to eat more.” Sakayanagi Arisu looked at Kousaka Kyosuke strangely.

Qingji, standing beside her, puffed out her chest confidently, as if she wanted to praise something.

"My appetite is still the best!"

Kyosuke Kosaka thought to himself, "It's not impossible that you could eat me one day."

Wait, I actually asked that?!

"Men have better appetites; they want to eat everything," the Spider Lily chuckled teasingly, no longer lost in thought.

Kyosuke Kosaka met the smiling gaze of the spider lily, remaining steadfast and fearless.

Don't make fun of people!

He's not the kind of person who doesn't discriminate between meat and vegetables!

"Mr. Grass, Miss Red Flower, Miss Blue Princess, there are more instructions. Can you come and help?" Shijou Tei walked over apologetically.

“Okay.” Kyosuke Kousaka walked over.

After saying that, he walked towards Shijou-tei, Aohime quickly followed, and Higanbana slowly followed at the back.

As Sakayanagi Arisu watched the three leave, she thought to herself that this trio must be the most interesting team.

A quarter of an hour later.

Kyosuke Kousaka, along with others, began a methodical attack on the tower.

Kyosuke Kousaka only stopped attacking when the number floating on the tower changed to one hundred, and waited for instructions.

He was pondering the meaning behind Orochi's test.

"Could it be these enhancement crystals? Or skill books? If it really is these, please don't let the main characters come."

Then again.

This trial also seems to be related to the Onmyoji of the Kamo clan.

This unknown Onmyoji wanted to take his sister back from the Minamoto clan, but Minamoto no Yorimitsu had already dismissed the sacrificial priestesses, meaning his sister was probably dead.

In that case, the Onmyoji has no choice but to seek revenge, right?

We've come full circle.

After carefully considering the cause and course of events, Kyosuke Kousaka realized that the main reason Orochi was having fun was humanity itself. At this point, he was completely speechless.

"Everyone, keep your distance..."

A tense warning came from afar.

Kyosuke Kosaka snapped out of his daze and realized that they were preparing to destroy the tower together, which would mean that they would finally be able to see the shadow of the Yamata no Orochi.

Well, after all that busy work, I ended up with nothing.

Wait a minute, there are skill books and enhancement crystals. This looks like a freebie.

Even though most of the benefits were confiscated.

However, some of the benefits were still obtained by others, so overall it still looks pretty good.

For example, if someone secretly obtains a skill book that violates the principles of Yin and Yang, that could indeed bring some "little surprises" to Kyoto.

That's what makes the time travelers' situation so miserable.

However, Orochi is the kind of person who digs a pit and doesn't bury it; unless it's agreed beforehand, he can really kill people without any remorse.

Click~

A shattering sound came from the world, and a gloomy, pitch-black color began to spread from the sky.

"Don't go over there."

Kousaka Kyosuke, who appeared swiftly beside Higanbana and Aohime, gave them instructions.

"Be careful."

"I'm waiting for you!"

"Mm!" Kousaka Kyosuke responded confidently.

They quietly passed by when they saw an eight-headed, eight-tailed figure appear in the sky.

It takes a few breaths.

As the illusionary world changed, Kousaka Kyosuke, having regained his original appearance, greeted Seimei, Minamoto no Hiromasa, Minamoto no Yorimitsu, and others, and quietly awaited the appearance of the shadow of Yamata no Orochi.

Even if it's just a shadow of an evil god, it still needs to be taken seriously.

Perhaps she is no worse than the Witch Orochi, or even better.

Seeing that the atmosphere around him was rather oppressive and the shadow of the evil god had not fully emerged, Kyosuke Kousaka still couldn't help but say something.

"...I feel like I'm missing a Kusanagi sword."

Yaobikuni covered her mouth and chuckled: "The Kusanagi sword is not powerful; what is powerful is the person wielding it."

Minamoto no Hiromasa was so angry at Kosaka Kyosuke's "self-degradation" that he trembled with rage.

He really wanted to beat up his spineless brother-in-law!

"Yabikuni is right, you should reflect on your actions!"

Minamoto no Yorimitsu's attitude appeared ambiguous:

"Having a suitable weapon can indeed make one's strength come out more effectively."

Seimei pondered, "Kyosuke, are you sure the divine power within you has been completely eliminated?"

Upon hearing this, Kyosuke Kosaka couldn't help but carefully sense it.

"There are actually still some left?!"

The God of Fate is indeed a fool; he's been watered down!

Kamo no Yasunori, who was usually quiet, watched the group of people chatting and sighed inwardly, a rare occurrence for him.

Something feels off...

Day 283 of crossing

Feeling as if his body was falling apart, Kyosuke Kousaka apologized to his sleeping partners and then headed towards Fujiwara no Michitsuna's residence with Kagura.

Having to leave home so early in the morning is so painful.

"So warm." After sensing that no one was around, Kousaka Kyosuke couldn't help but hug Kagura, whom he had been carrying on his back, to his own body.

Kagura blushed as she was held like a child, letting Kousaka Kyosuke do as he pleased.