Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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I wonder how Azhi, Cat Shopkeeper, and Itsumade are doing?

Given Kuro Seimei's concern for the Yokai Market, he should be able to protect it.

Even with these thoughts, Kyosuke Kousaka was still somewhat worried.

"Many monsters will be out of control due to the influence of the sea monsters' demonic energy and miasma. Let's go check out the market area later."

In the end, I still have concerns.

So, Kyosuke Kosaka chose to find an excuse.

The more they talked about it, the more it made sense.

That's right, that's exactly what happened.

After completing the inspection, Kousaka Kyosuke, Kagura, and Sue went to the Yokai Market.

He quickly found that the place was as noisy and bustling as usual, and there were no other problems. He was basically relieved, went to the tavern for a drink, gave A-Zhi three specially made talismans, and left.

Upon returning to Kyoto.

Kyosuke Kosaka received the news that the head of the Minamoto clan was recuperating at home due to his injuries, but upon further inquiry, he discovered that it had turned out to be a rumor that he had fallen seriously ill, leaving him speechless.

"The story of Minamoto no Yorimitsu's serious illness sounds familiar..."

Suddenly, Kyosuke Kosaka thought of a story from an ancient Japanese folk tale, and a smirk appeared on his lips.

There are rumors that some of the Earth Spiders escaped back to the Ghost Realm.

This is also mentioned in the storyline of "Onmyoji", so it seems that trouble may be about to start, and we need to be careful.

Let's go back and rest for now.

After all, the tasks are almost completed, so it's quite important to balance work and rest.

That's right, that's it.

Half an hour later.

Kyosuke Kosaka was giving Komachi a massage in the room. Komachi showed her little fangs and had a happy expression that made people want to watch her.

Her petite and delicate figure, coupled with her charming expression, makes her so pitiful that one can't help but want to hold her in one's arms.

Kyosuke Kosaka managed to suppress his impulse.

He's not a man who's easily controlled by desire.

"Kyosuke-sama, I've grown up."

"Yeah yeah."

"Hmm...pretending not to hear again."

Komachi pouted in dissatisfaction, then rolled over and reached out to grab Kousaka Kyosuke.

The fingers on that little hand were soft, as if they possessed magic.

Kyosuke Kosaka was almost shocked by this unexpected situation.

Komachi is so bold today!

Is it the start of a rebellious phase?

Yes, Komachi is going through a rebellious phase, so she needs to be properly guided.

"It's not that I can't hear you, just wait a little longer, I'll help you."

"……what?!"

Komachi's eyes widened, and she let out a sweet cry.

Warm and familiar things began to sweep over me as nimbly as ever... and finally I shyly closed my eyes.

"Lord Kyosuke, let me help you too."

"no, I'm fine……"

Kyosuke Kosaka politely declined, speaking with utmost sincerity.

Now, he's going to show his true skills!

The outskirts of Kyoto.

In some places, bright red flowers with lanceolate petals have been blooming in profusion for some time now.

A young girl holding a baby looked at the flowers with a bewildered expression, muttering to herself.

"The happiness of being a mother is a kind of love, this must be love..."

The girl looked at the baby she had found on the road, suppressing her hunger, and hesitated whether to continue. Just then, she vaguely saw red flowers that seemed to be blooming continuously, extending into a path... She was unconsciously drawn to them and continued walking.

222. Observations on the Red Spider Lily / Rabbit and Snake / Dried Vegetables / Tying the Red Thread Again

The underworld, by the River Styx.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Qingji looked at the spider lily curiously.

She always felt that the spider lilies lying not far away were strange.

The red spider lily chuckled: "I saw an interesting person on the other side of the mortal world."

Through Kyosuke Kousaka, she could more easily use her tricks to observe the mortal world above the underworld, that land of the living.

The result was indeed as interesting as expected.

That's great.

"How is it interesting?" Qingji asked curiously.

"You'll understand when you see it later."

"Playing mysterious again, hehe~"

Qingji stuck out her tongue at the spider lily, looking disdainful.

She hates the red spider lily.

Last time, she even dared to knock her unconscious, go first, preventing her from being with her husband, and even pinning him down. How despicable!

Qingji even wanted to eat the spider lily raw!

Given that Kyosuke Kosaka said that she could try to suppress Aohime next time, Aohime's anger was instantly cleared up.

For her, love is all that matters.

Nothing else matters.

"How is it in the mortal realm now?" Qingji asked again after sticking her tongue out at the other shore flower.

Seeing the increasing number of souls drifting in the River Styx over the past two days, she couldn't help but worry.

Higanbana replied with a smile, "The battle between Mount Oe and Mount Suzuka is over, and Kyosuke has returned to Kyoto. He's very happy."

"Hmph~ Trying to sow discord again."

Qingji raised her chin and looked at the red spider lily with her nose.

She won't be fooled.

It's obvious they wanted to ruin her relationship with Kyosuke Kousaka and then take advantage of the situation to break in.

"I'm just stating the facts. What you think is none of my business." The spider lily covered her mouth and yawned.

He then simply lay down on the flower bed, gazing at the situation on the River Styx not far away.

Looking at the souls struggling desperately on the River Styx, as if trying to escape their suffering, she lost all interest.

Those who aren't strongly determined won't bother her now.

Perhaps their standards have become much higher.

The other shore flower thinks.

Let's wait a while and go to the middle and lower reaches of the River Styx to see the souls still struggling.

Those who can still stubbornly resist going to the underworld must have a strong obsession.

It's more efficient to take a look and make a selection later.

"After seeing what happened to Arakawa and Mount Oe, my obsession actually weakened a bit."

The red spider lily pondered quietly.

She gradually discovered.

The obsessions of the deceased are more or less mixed with extremism, unlike those of the living which are more complex and difficult to describe.

However, it was inconvenient for her to make contact with the living in that aspect.

After thinking it over, I decided it was better to observe silently.

By the way.

Higanbana also considers Kyosuke Kousaka as an object of observation.

Because it's fun, it's that simple.