Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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At the very front was a young man dressed in a red official robe.

The young man was handsome, but his face was quite gloomy.

He was quite different from someone who looked similar to someone Kousaka Kyosuke had met a few days ago, someone who was composed and had a similar demeanor.

This person must be a high-ranking official, right?

Judging from his expression, Kyosuke Kosaka thought he had encountered twins.

"...Kyosuke, what are you doing here?"

"As instructed by the Daoist Master, I have temporarily resumed my original position."

"The situation is urgent at this time. How can we arbitrarily change officials and cause panic among the officials?"

"Lord Xinyi, do you mean we should disobey your instructions?"

Seeing that Takashiro Nobuyoshi's arguments were all logical and reasonable, Kousaka Kyosuke, who produced the imperial edict, was very impressed.

He decided to cut to the chase.

Upon hearing what Kousaka Kyosuke said about Takashiro Nobuyoshi, his expression froze.

The expressions of the others who were originally around him changed noticeably, and some of them had already retreated almost imperceptibly.

"Lord Xinyi, please hand over the official seal and official tally to me first."

Kousaka Kyosuke said again.

The most important proof for officials is that they must obtain it first.

Otherwise, many things will be inconvenient to implement.

With a grim expression, Gao Jiexinyi lowered his head and remained silent for a while before finally handing over the official seal and token.

The power of the prosecutor was once again handed over to Kyosuke Kosaka.

As for where the prosecutor's office named Kenryo is located, it is not.

Kyosuke Kousaka didn't want to know.

Don't assume that someone is a master strategist who can command from home; they might just be lying in bed directing things.

Kyosuke Kousaka really didn't want to pay any attention to it.

"May I accompany you, and help Lord Kyosuke vanquish the monsters and demons..."

After the official seals and tokens were handed over, Takashiro Shinji suddenly bowed to Kousaka Kyosuke.

Kyosuke Kosaka remained very polite and said:

"Lord Xinyi, you should stay here. There are many dangers outside. Our Bureau of Investigation and Protection is mainly responsible for protecting distinguished people like you."

Even if he is dismissed, a high-ranking official is still a person without a title.

That is, a nobleman who has a title but no official position.

They are objects that should be properly protected.

Kyosuke Kosaka, who believed he should work even harder after being reinstated, felt he couldn't afford to make such a basic mistake.

Then Kyosuke Kosaka said:

"Zhixing, you and your men must protect Lord Xinyi well."

"—Kyosuke! Please let me join the battle!" Takashiro Nobuyoshi, who was still bowing his head, looked up at Kousaka Kyosuke with a serious expression.

Kousaka Kyousuke tilted his head.

He saw the determination and bravery in Shinji's eyes.

He had to start thinking.

He thought for less than a second before silently taking out a talisman.

Runes made of spiritual energy gathered in the air without dispersing, shimmering with light.

Centered on the talisman, the runes spread out in all eight directions, like a fishing net covering the high-ranking faith.

The higher level of faith remains motionless, maintaining a fearless posture with its head held high.

"Lord Xinyi, your bravery is truly admirable."

"I will definitely tell all of you about your courage and fighting spirit later."

"Please continue to rest in the official residence... Guards!"

After exchanging a few words, Kyosuke Kosaka called someone over again.

Fujiwara no Tomoyuki, who had been summoned by Kosaka Kyosuke, sent people to "invite" the motionless High-Ranking Nobuyoshi to the deepest part of the official residence.

The office of the Inspectorate had set up multiple layers of barriers.

Staying in the deepest part inside is absolutely foolproof.

"Alright, let's get back to the topic we were discussing. By the way, it's good that you've come."

Ignoring the eerie silence around him, Kousaka Kyosuke looked at the Onmyoji brought by Takashinobu.

To express his friendliness, Kyosuke Kosaka even smiled.

Many of the Onmyoji who knew Kousaka Kyosuke also managed to force a smile.

A quarter of an hour later.

The Fujiwara clan's Onmyoji and samurai, led by Fujiwara no Michitsuna, as well as the Qin clan members, led by Susho, were all present.

After saying a few words, Kousaka Kyosuke got to work.

The group moved very quickly to various areas north of Shijo...

"Shouldn't protecting the nobles be the top priority?" Hachiman's emotions were inexplicable.

However, after thinking of her younger sister Komachi and several familiar faces, she realized that...

He immediately perked up and became full of confidence!

Ayanokoji, who was acting alongside Hikigaya, was completely focused.

As he walked, he kept scanning his surroundings.

Seeing the vengeful spirit rushing towards him, he immediately gathered killing intent in his hand and swung it away...

"The danger is much lower than that of the extermination at Mount Oe."

"It's probably just that there are too many vengeful spirits and monsters."

chirp~

A series of clear chirps echoed through the night sky.

Countless people looked up at the sky.

In the sky, many crimson birds, glowing with spiritual light and overflowing with runes, soared and flew.

A crimson bird floats in the sky.

As it passed many hideous and conspicuous vengeful spirits, it annihilated them in an instant...

Kousaka Kyosuke, suspended in mid-air, formed hand seals.

I cautiously began to control the birds that were connected to my mind.

"Actually, the monsters have been almost completely wiped out, and if they come out, they will be targeted and killed."

"Now all that remains are the many vengeful spirits that were temporarily strengthened due to the outbreak of demonic and yin energy."

"Therefore, all I need to do is make people notice that I've killed most of the vengeful spirits..."

Kousaka Kyosuke thought calmly.

Although the situation in other places is more severe.

The problem is that government offices were meant to serve the nobility.

No matter how well you do, it won't matter if you don't first ensure the safety of the nobles.

Then let's first make things difficult for the other commoners and minor nobles south of the four main roads!

"Is this the Vermilion Bird?"

"Hmph! At least the filth is finally gone!"

"Useless thing! You're only arriving now?"

The aristocratic residential area is under a barrier jointly established by countless Onmyoji.

Some nobles noticed the strange phenomenon in the sky.

In the dark night sky, the crimson bird stood out too much.

Some nobles did not sleep, but continued to drink and make merry as usual.

They were not afraid of any terrifying sights outside the barrier.

Seeing that the disgusting filth that had lingered in the sky all day had finally been eliminated, some people were still complaining.