Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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After all, these people's lives have never been considered fate.

Only certain important private servants of nobles and taxpayers were given any attention.

This is why Ayanokouji preferred to participate in the extermination efforts rather than continue working as a coachman.

Identity is very important in this era.

If something is so important that not fighting for it will only bring greater danger to one's own safety.

Just like those who dared to resist, whom we are killing right now.

As long as it doesn't cause serious consequences, it doesn't matter how many people are killed.

Of course, Ayanokouji did not have a penchant for killing.

To be precise, he didn't really like killing.

He prefers things to be harmonious every day unless absolutely necessary.

No one can say for sure whether this chain of hatred will attract a large number of hidden enemies.

Ayanokouji really didn't want to waste time on these strange things every day.

"It would be better to think about how to improve one's status or enhance one's strength."

"If all else fails, lying down and resting is a good option."

Another fleeing rebel has been killed, Ayanokouji thought to himself unintentionally.

Suddenly, a low, imposing roar rang out: "Kneel down and put your hands on your head if you don't want to die!"

A fierce wind, accompanied by a roar, swept in all directions!

The minds of ordinary people with weak abilities go blank, as if their computers have crashed.

Ayanokouji stopped what he was doing in surprise.

Soon after, the sounds of sticks and stones being thrown down began to ring out from all around.

That was the sound of the rebels dropping their weapons.

He saw that Hikigaya rarely showed anger.

Ayanokouji did not take any further action.

He simply ordered, "Gather all these people together."

"Yes!"

A-Jian, Wan-Ci-Lang, and their subordinates began to carry out the orders.

They used their hands or feet to drive a group of people to gather in one place.

These people were all deliberately gathered together by Kenzaki.

The moment they resisted arrest, they became enemies.

Even if we surrender now.

In Ayanokouji's view, it was simply because they lacked the power to resist.

"Let's arrest them and put them in jail for interrogation," Hachiman said slowly.

Ayanokouji nodded upon hearing this: "I have no objection."

Arrest these people, kill these people.

That's all because these people acted too recklessly and disrupted order.

Seeing that the one-sided incident had come to an end, the hidden Kyosuke Kousaka raised his hand and made some calculations.

"Judging from the fact that they're all small fry, the scheming ones probably wisely hid first."

It's a battle of wits and courage, right?

Kyosuke Kosaka narrowed his eyes.

Drawn by the aura of each deceased person.

He began searching for the culprit.

In less than two seconds, Kyosuke Kosaka's figure swiftly moved to a different location.

"...Kyosuke-sama!"

In front of a wooden house, Kenzaki saw Kousaka Kyosuke suddenly appear and quickly bowed his head in greeting.

Everyone around him immediately knelt down respectfully.

Kousaka Kyosuke gave a soft "hmm" and raised his hand to lift the group into the air.

"……what?"

"Eh?!"

"..." Upon seeing Kyosuke Kosaka's sudden and rash action, Kenzaki was slightly taken aback, but then continued to lower his head.

His downcast face revealed a complex expression.

Kenzaki had some understanding of a noble and important figure like Kousaka Kyosuke.

His decision to act demonstrates his resolve, and therefore it is not something he can easily change.

At this point, due to his mismanagement, he had little standing to say anything.

"Take care of yourself."

Kyosuke Kosaka said calmly.

As he spoke, he gently flicked his hand, and the people who were still suspended in mid-air completely lost their voices.

Upon hearing this, Kenzaki finally knelt down.

Kousaka Kyosuke ignored them, took the souls of the others, and left.

He wants to analyze these people's memories.

At noon.

The group from the Procuratorate got busy.

A large number of detained non-humans were subjected to severe interrogation.

Ayanokouji, who was in charge of this matter, showed no mercy.

He simply ordered people to torture him severely.

Hikigaya wanted to persuade Ayanokouji to use normal interrogation methods.

In the end, it was suppressed.

"The non-human groups responsible for cleanliness and hygiene have become an inconspicuous yet indispensable part of Kyoto."

"If unrest breaks out suddenly, it will ultimately affect Lord Kyosuke."

Seeing his father working hard in the dormitory.

I recall my younger sister Komachi's happy smile.

Then I thought of the mother in the east room who was confirmed to be pregnant, and the people in the house with whom I had gradually gotten used to living together...

Hachiman finally hardened his heart.

Strangers can never compare to your own family.

"Xiao Ba, shall we go sit on the outer veranda?"

"……it is good."

Hikigaya nodded when his father invited him, even though he was still dealing with official documents.

But inwardly, he smiled bitterly.

We arrived at the outer corridor.

Hikigaya sat to one side with his father, Hiroto.

"Xiao Ba, when are you going to have children?"

"Uh?!"

Hikigaya stared wide-eyed at his father.

"...Shouldn't you be comforting me?"

"No, I don't have that kind of time. I'm thinking that you often carry out dangerous missions, and we don't know when you might sacrifice yourself. It would be better to leave something for me, your mother, and your sister to remember you by."

"...Dad, am I really your biological son?"

“It’s true, don’t doubt it,” Haoren said calmly.

Looking at his father's serious face, Hikigaya was momentarily overwhelmed.

Hiroto added, "Dragging it out isn't a solution. You can't expect Komachi to put out your fires every other day. Besides, if you dare disturb your mother, even if you were my son, I would still kill you!"

Hikigaya was crestfallen.

"Dad, can you comfort me?"