Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"This person barely has the strength to stand up. Do you really want to go back to living a life worse than that of pigs and dogs?"

"I almost forgot to mention, this is a dream. The person killed won't die, nor will they cause any harm. But killing someone who participates in the trial allows you to inherit all their merits..."

The laughter stopped, and a picture appeared in the sky.

[Wish: One Thousand]

[Spiritual Talent: 100]

[Secret Methods of Spiritual Power Cultivation: One Hundred]

[Martial Arts Training Secrets: One Hundred]

[Secret Techniques of Yin and Yang: One Hundred]

[Forbidden Technique...]

[Physical Enhancement: Part 1]

Kousaka Kyosuke, seemingly aware of something, also looked up and wanted to complain.

—Are you sure this isn't a pirated version of the God Space?

Thinking that the giant serpent might have gotten its "inspiration" from some time travelers, Kyosuke Kousaka found it quite reasonable.

With these items in hand, one would be considered a prominent figure among humans.

Where are the people around?

Upon seeing the scene in the sky, I immediately felt uneasy.

Attentive people have noticed that the [physical enhancement] only requires "one". Considering the number of kills Kousaka Kyosuke has committed, how could they not be worried?

More observant people, however, have already turned their attention to others.

"Perhaps the creatures here aren't the ones being slaughtered..." Ayanokouji thought to himself, his gaze fixed on the [Wish].

Murder might be an option.

Ideas, whether correct or not, circulate among some intelligent people.

Compared to Kousaka Kyosuke, whose combat power is clearly superior and almost impossible to defeat, or those ferocious beasts?

Wouldn't killing someone be simpler?

Killing someone might strengthen you and make you different from those people.

Many people couldn't help but secretly cast their gazes at Hikigaya and Ayanokoji.

They did not consider these two famous "legends" as their targets.

But I can't help but think that these two must have obtained a secret method to strengthen themselves, otherwise how could they fight against those monsters?

"Killing someone without them truly dying, and perhaps even gaining benefits, is truly tempting, and there's also a [wish]..."

Long Yuanxiang clicked his tongue in admiration.

He didn't say it aloud, lest it lead to unrest.

I wasn't tempted at all.

What I was thinking was, this god probably enjoys toying with people's minds, right?

It was actually leading people down a path of depravity from beginning to end.

But once one falls into depravity and is blinded by greed, can one still be considered human?

"There's one last hurdle," a soft, amused voice said.

Kyosuke Kousaka stood up but did not speak.

He kept walking.

After leaving the altar, you will see a huge building.

It was a fortified building composed of countless ornate wall hangings and starlight reflecting off it.

A blend of romance and solemnity, as magnificent as a fairy tale...

"……castle?!"

Some people who entered the altar couldn't help but utter a sound of doubt.

Hachiman complained, "The Western fantasy style castle doesn't fit with this Heian period setting, does it?"

What troubled Hachiman even more was that a ferocious and terrifying Western dragon soared from the gloomy sky and pounced on the killer who had emerged from the altar...

"Whoa!" Someone exclaimed, backing away in fright.

It's another domino effect.

Hachiman and Ayanokouji's group, who had anticipated this, were not greatly affected.

The group of people moved forward smoothly and in perfect unison under Ayanokoji's command, and were almost well protected.

Others also realized the gap brought about by identity, status, and even strength, and all of them rationally retreated.

The newly formed Hayato Hayama group followed quietly behind.

Yamato, who had previously tried to cause trouble, shamelessly followed them.

This Hayama group followed Ayanokoji's approach and was therefore unaffected by the turmoil.

A group of people were actually overthinking it.

The suddenly appearing dragon only targeted Kyosuke Kousaka, ignoring everyone else completely.

"Roar--"

The dragon roared, its long howl shaking the earth, and those watching from the altar fell into a deathly silence.

Ayanokoji, Hikigaya, and Ayanokoji's subordinates were all on edge.

The stronger one is, the easier it is to feel the immense pressure of the dragon's aura.

The dragon's opponent, wielding only a sword, fought him to a standstill, and was almost invisible.

People began to wonder if this person was hiding a ferocious beast inside him...

"Woo——"

Another roar, or more accurately, a mournful cry, rang out from the dragon.

The evil dragon had already been kicked away, and Kousaka Kyosuke, enduring excruciating pain, instantly teleported to the altar.

"Run!"

"The evil dragon is coming—"

Seeing that Kyosuke Kosaka was diverting the blame, the people who had been watching the battle retreated rapidly, just like before.

They pushed and shoved each other, crowding together in a noisy commotion.

Long Yuanxiang smoothed his brows, his face expressionless.

Ayanokoji, Hikigaya, and their group were speechless.

Seeing that Kyosuke Kosaka was merely sitting cross-legged and silent, placing his sword aside without making a move, everyone began to speculate.

As expected, the dragon, which had been kicked aside, simply lay prone without moving, its eyes filled with malice...

Ayanokouji looked up at the "Wu Bai" sign on the dragon's head, then at the "Wu Bai" sign hanging above Kousaka Kyosuke's head, and listened to the noise behind him that sounded like there were at least several hundred people. He remained on guard.

He thought to himself, "This serpent god really enjoys watching humans kill each other..."

Kousaka Kyosuke, ostracized by the group, silently tore open his tattered clothes and wrapped them around the wounds on his chest and abdomen, all the while praising how realistic the environment around Orochi was.

The excruciating pain was almost unbearable, nearly causing him to groan.

He ultimately held back.

"Pain is pain of the soul; if the wound is too great, it will endanger oneself."

"In comparison, killing off a group of people around me is still just as easy."

Kousaka Kyosuke, who already knew what kind of plot Orochi wanted to see, decided to prevent him from getting his way!

Besides, what kind of thing is it to kill two brothers-in-law, a group of subordinates, and, what about the person who was supposed to be his fiancée, and a bunch of innocent people?

Wouldn't it be better to work harder?

Of course, there's also the option of revealing your identity and getting help from your two brothers-in-law.

However, Kyosuke Kosaka was unsure whether the evil dragon's [Wu Bai] would end up in the hands of his two brothers-in-law.

If that situation really occurs, does that mean we should kill these two brothers-in-law?

Even in a dream, it won't work!

Kyosuke Kousaka still has that much integrity.

His conscience still aches when he thinks of Komachi, who gives him "Komachi energy" every day, and Shizuko, who is busy helping his power every day.

Speaking of which, Komachi and Shizuko are developing better and better.

Let's not even talk about Komachi. Shizuko's next poverty alleviation plan is to follow Chitanda's example.

You can try.