Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Then they discovered that there was almost no trace of the blood sacrifice.

Therefore, it is now almost certain that Ōtakemaru possesses the power attributes of his divine weapon.

Little White wagged its tail: "So you're saying that to break the Blood Sacrifice Array, we still need to capture Ōtakemaru, otherwise even if they retreat, Kyoto will still be in danger, okay?"

Minamoto no Hiromasa immediately thought of what the Sea Kingdom had done, and in an instant, he gritted his teeth in anger.

"Although I don't know their motives, I will never forgive them for their rampage and killing of innocent people!"

Kyosuke Kosaka aptly stated, "Their current actions fully demonstrate their ruthless nature in achieving their goals. If they don't surrender, it's best not to show them any mercy."

Minamoto no Hiromasa nodded solemnly: "Just as you said, their level of danger has exceeded common sense, and I will not hesitate to take action."

Yaobikuni sighed.

"If it's possible to talk, don't refuse. If the chains of hatred continue, the suffering will only last longer."

Kyosuke Kosaka chuckled and said, "What you're saying isn't very convincing. It would be better to say that continuing to fight will only cause the conflict to escalate indefinitely, resulting in endless trouble and huge losses. So we should talk things out."

Upon hearing this, Yaobikuni covered her mouth and chuckled.

"If any disputes do arise later, I'll leave it to Mr. Kyosuke."

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't reply, his gaze drifting.

Xiaobai chimed in at the opportune moment: "Lord Kyosuke, please keep your word and don't just talk the talk."

Kyosuke Kosaka pretended to ignore it.

Minamoto no Hiromasa stepped forward and patted Kousaka Kyosuke on the shoulder.

"If that day ever comes, I'll be there for you!"

Kousaka Kyosuke turned his head to face Minamoto Hiromasa, who looked more like he was laughing in anger, his lips twitching in a slight smile.

Look, what's with all the chatter?

Another task has been assigned to me.

Isn't this just asking for trouble?

Minamoto no Hiromasa placed his hand on Kosaka Kyosuke's shoulder, his face conveying a "You dare refuse?" expression.

In fact, Minamoto no Hiromasa did not intend to cause trouble for Kousaka Kyosuke.

However, Kyosuke Kosaka's tendency to talk the talk but not walk the walk made him uneasy.

This situation is almost the same as that of those noble young masters who only know how to indulge in romance and poetry all day long!

If Kyosuke Kousaka continues to become so frivolous, wouldn't his sister feel very insecure following him?

Therefore, Minamoto no Hiromasa wanted to cultivate Kousaka Kyosuke's sense of responsibility.

To make my younger sister feel more secure.

"Don't worry, Kyosuke, I'll be with you when that day comes," Kagura said.

Kyosuke Kosaka forced a natural smile: "With Kagura by my side, that's enough..."

Well, my brother-in-law is up to his old tricks again.

Marrying a brother who's obsessed with his sister is bound to bring a lot of trouble.

The main reason is that this person is also very strong.

Naturally, they won't be ambiguous when asking for favors, which is a corresponding benefit.

After that, the matter was almost settled.

In short, it boils down to this: capture Ōtakemaru, capture Uminari, or kill the latter if you prefer. It's that simple.

During this time, Kyosuke Kosaka also took Kagura, Seimei, Minamoto no Hiromasa, Yaobikuni, and others to evacuate innocent yokai.

The common people had already been persuaded to leave by Minamoto no Yorimitsu's men, so he didn't bother with the yokai.

In Kousaka Kyosuke's opinion, this was indeed quite kind.

It's simply unrealistic to expect hawkish Onmyoji to protect yokai.

"The smell of the sea is very strong in the wind. The sea monsters of Suzuka Mountain are probably coming soon," Shiro suddenly said.

Kousaka Kyosuke was amazed by Shiro's sense of smell, then looked at Seimei, Minamoto no Hiromasa, and the others.

"Go back quickly, this battle is of utmost importance."

"Ah."

Seimei then instructed Shiro to guard the evacuation of the other little monsters.

A group of people then headed towards the military camp.

The military camp, situated at the foot of Mount Oe, enjoys a uniquely advantageous location, making it suitable for both offense and defense.

The Onmyoji and samurai waited quietly for orders without taking any action.

The thousands of demonic weapons, known as "Demon Soldiers," forged from fine steel, stood firmly, exuding an eerie yet powerful aura.

On the other side, at the edge of the horizon.

The main force of the Sea Kingdom landed on the front lines.

The hazy, deep blue seemed to emanate from the sea, while an overwhelming aura swept in, transforming into towering black waves.

Above the giant waves, several ghost ships with blue faces and fangs revealed their eerie masts, cutting through the waves and creating a roaring sound.

Ōtakemaru and Uminari stood atop the giant waves at the bow of their ships, while tens of thousands of sea monsters roared like thunder atop the demonic seawater.

Ōtakemaru: "We've arrived at the final site of the blood sacrifice."

Haiming: "That's the Genji's camp over there. It seems they're not even hiding their intention to take advantage of the situation."

Ōtakemaru: "Sensei, is it possible that they are cooperating with the yokai of Mount Ōe?"

Haiming: "It's possible. But this time we have to go to Mount Ooe. We must carry out a blood sacrifice no matter what. And we'll need to sow some discord so that the fragile alliance will fall apart."

Ōtakemaru: "Now, it's up to you, teacher."

Haiming: "Young Master, please try not to take action this time. Conserve your energy and go on to complete the legend of Suzuka Mountain!"

Ōtakemaru gave a soft hum, a hint of sadness flashing in his lowered eyes.

He understands.

After this, even more members of our tribe will die.

But it's alright, Suzuka Mountain will soon be reborn...

The perspective returns to the camp.

The Siren Legion charged toward Mount Ooe right before everyone's eyes.

"The 'Demon Soldiers' are to be deployed in a wedge formation, prepare to charge!" Minamoto no Yorimitsu began issuing his command.

Kyosuke Kosaka was also slightly "shocked" by the scene of Kaikuni's bravery.

Xiao Bai opened his mouth wide: "Isn't the Sea Kingdom afraid of being attacked from behind by us?"

Seimei waved his folding fan and said slowly, "Judging from all indications, the Sea Kingdom is short of time, so even if there are difficulties this time, they won't take them to heart."

Minamoto no Hiromasa gripped the wooden bow tightly, his expression serious: "This approach of sparing no expense means that we must also possess considerable will and determination."

"Let's just follow the main group."

Kyosuke Kosaka appeared relaxed.

My brothers-in-law are also joining the fight this time, so I'll keep an eye on them.

Once this battle is over, they can be promoted appropriately.

As for not participating?

In this era, deserters are not tolerated.

Now that we're here, let's not avoid the fight.

Otherwise, even Kyosuke Kousaka felt he couldn't protect them, since warriors in this world value honor highly.

With the honor gone and the reputation ruined, it's better to stay home to avoid further embarrassment.

"Keep it up!"

Kyosuke Kosaka felt that it was a bit cruel to make the group face the brutal, bloody grinder of war.

But there are many things to come in the future that we will have to face sooner or later, so it's better to take advantage of this time to improve ourselves.

Hikigaya, Ayanokoji, Horikita Manabu, and Shijo Tei were mentally prepared for war well in advance.

The first two had already experienced the retreat of Mount Oe, so they were quite familiar with the process.

The latter two, Horikita Manabu and Shijo Tei, had participated in various battles during the Orochi saga and had some experience. The four of them cooperated well and had a high survival rate on the battlefield.

Moreover, Prajna is also present.

Having made a contract with a spirit from the sea, his demonic power, when unleashed, was no weaker than that of an ordinary great demon.

It's enough to be a great help in battle.

In short, a group of them started "chasing each other" after the sea monster army rushed towards Mount Ooe.