Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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At this point, Senhime had lost a lot of life force and basically had no strength left to struggle.

Recovery will likely take some time.

"Well, you could have just told me. I'm quite confident in my abilities regarding dreams. It's simpler, faster, and more effective than your self-harm method. Take a closer look."

"..."

Senhime, who was still pushing and shoving Kousaka Kyosuke, couldn't help but look ahead.

Surprisingly, the tribespeople who had been trapped in eternal slumber due to the severe cold were all showing satisfied smiles.

"This……"

Senhime looked on in disbelief.

Due to the harsh environment, the tribespeople were forced into hibernation, and due to feelings of despair and loneliness, they fell into nightmares. They had to periodically cleanse themselves of these filthy nightmares to avoid actually dying.

But why are they all so happy now?

"I've already said I'm very confident in my abilities regarding dreams; I can solve anything with a flick of my finger. Is there anyone else like that?"

"Yes, please wait a moment!"

Senhime didn't refuse and immediately said so.

Kyosuke Kosaka was pleased to see how straightforward Senhime was.

He doesn't like making excuses or turning down offers.

"Let's rest for a while, at least we need to get our clothes ready..."

Kyosuke Kosaka looked up, not at Senhime.

Currently, Senhime has pulled her clothes down to her waist, revealing her delicate, white skin.

Kyosuke Kosaka could clearly feel its softness.

After all, Princess Senhime herself didn't have much strength because she had just been sacrificed.

Kyosuke Kosaka had to half-support and half-embrace Senhime.

“…Excuse me.”

Senhime looked uneasy.

When Kyosuke Kosaka saw that Senhime still hadn't moved, he immediately knew that Senhime's recovery would take some time. After thinking for a moment, he simply took out a rice ball without any filling and put it in her mouth.

"Eat up, you should have some energy after you finish eating."

As he spoke, he adjusted Senhime's body to make it easier for her to eat the rice ball.

Senhime, blushing, ate her rice ball without having the time or inclination to think about where Kousaka Kyosuke had gotten it from.

Kyosuke Kousaka found it amusing and suddenly realized that it reminded him of the first time he met Fumino.

Unwittingly, I noticed a small coral embellishment on the high peak of Jade Mountain.

Kyosuke Kosaka's thoughts were slightly disorganized.

Not so good.

Kyosuke Kosaka suddenly began to doubt his own willpower.

So what if she's a little plump? Why are you so obsessed with her?

Aren't there also Kagura and Princess Goldfish?

Why do you have such a lack of self-control?

He needs to reflect on this.

As Senhime slowly regained her strength and was able to move again, Kousaka Kyosuke was thinking about what to say when Senhime, who had stopped eating rice balls, spoke up.

"Mr. Kyosuke, I don't know how to thank you enough for your immense kindness..."

"No need for that, there's no need for us to be so polite."

Kousaka Kyosuke spoke with his head slightly raised, without looking at Senhime.

The two were pressed together, and Senhime's clothes were disheveled, so Kousaka Kyosuke really couldn't lower his head.

"...I can stand up now."

"it is good."

Kyosuke Kosaka slowly released Senhime.

Having broken free from Kyosuke Kosaka, Senhime lowered her head and began to put on her clothes.

Seeing that Senhime didn't avoid him, Kousaka Kyosuke wondered if he should avoid her too. After a moment's thought, he decided to remain as still as a wooden statue.

In a daze, he could see the naturally rounded mountain gradually being obscured... It was getting dark.

258. A Letter from Afar / The True Colors Revealed / The Revival of the Sea of ​​Immortality

After Senhime finished dressing, she respectfully whispered something and left.

Not long after, Senhime was already directing the other servants to move the sleeping female merfolk over.

Kyosuke Kosaka discovered that there were no males among them.

I found it strange, but I didn't ask any further questions.

They simply continued to use magic to dispel their nightmares.

"Mr. Kyosuke, there are still about a thousand left..."

Senhime, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated, then spoke again.

Kyosuke Kosaka shook his head: "This is very simple. I am very skilled at manipulating dreams, so it won't take much effort."

"……Very good!"

Senhime showed a delighted expression.

This was also the first time that Kyosuke Kousaka had seen it.

Just like a child's joyful reaction upon receiving candy.

This weighed heavily on Kyosuke Kousaka's mind.

He didn't continue to speculate on how these approximately one thousand female merfolk had previously avoided falling into eternal slumber.

The radiant smile in her eyes and the blank face that flashed through her mind overlapped in a daze.

It feels very out of place.

At one point, Kyosuke Kosaka felt an intense disgust for a certain merman who was occupying a position without doing any work.

He maintained a natural and calm demeanor. Seeing that Senhime smiled and the other servants smiled as well, he gradually revealed a faint smile himself.

Time flies, and half an hour has passed.

Kyosuke Kousaka banished the nightmares from the female mermaids, plunging them into a beautiful dream for a while.

"This state can be maintained for quite some time, but the longer the slumber lasts, the less likely it is to wake up..."

Similarly, Kyosuke Kosaka also pointed out the drawbacks of his ability to enter dreams.

Senhime didn't seem to mind at all: "This is better than being trapped in a nightmare. If the Sea of ​​Immortality were to be revived... I'm sure they would be willing to wake up themselves."

Compared to the previous situation where her clansmen, who had fallen into a deep sleep, showed signs of pain, Senhime would rather they indulge in beautiful dreams.

After all, life is hard enough; it would be too pitiful to have no dreams at all.

Even so, for the strong-willed and proud Senhime, this was indeed a very degrading act.

Until a solution is found, Senhime is willing to let things continue as they are.

"Yes, I can foresee that the Sea of ​​Immortality will be revived, because you are here."

Kyosuke Kosaka spoke with a firm tone.

When Senhime met Kousaka Kyosuke's earnest gaze, an inexplicable and uncontrollable emotion welled up within her.

"...Thank you for your kind words."

"Alright, I'm going back to rest now. You too, take good care of yourself."

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled, then took his leave and headed straight for his residence.

From beginning to end, he understood perfectly well that what Senhime needed was never comfort.

A brief expression of concern is enough.

Senhime, who had wanted to take Kousaka Kyosuke home, immediately abandoned the idea when she saw Kousaka Kyosuke waving his hand.

She simply watched Kousaka Kyosuke leave in silence.

"Mr. Kyosuke is truly a fine man..."

Kyosuke Kosaka was very calm as he headed to his lodgings.

He was seriously considering how to deal with the Merfolk King more effectively after this tide collection was completed, and also how to safely revive the Sea of ​​Immortality.