Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"No problem, as long as we don't leave the shrine, it's fine. The area outside the shrine has been getting more and more chaotic these days."

Probably not.

It's roughly like what they said, just some kind of relationship.

We can't even include the souls of the dead...

"By the way, you two haven't met yet. Her name is Shiwa," Kousaka Kyosuke introduced Kasumigaoka.

Having already learned of the situation on the way, Kasumigaoka immediately bowed and said, "Lord Tsuki-no-Kami."

"Just call me Chasing the Moon." Chasing the Moon God waved his hand.

Her face would flush whenever someone addressed her as "God."

She's so ashamed because she hasn't become a god yet!

"This is inappropriate. I am just a mere spirit of the dead; I cannot be so disrespectful."

Kasumigaoka immediately declined.

The Moon God had no choice but to grit his teeth and say nothing more, though he couldn't help but glare at Kousaka Kyosuke.

Kousaka Kyosuke, however, unconsciously focused his gaze on the towering peaks of the Moon Goddess.

The Moon Chaser was extremely perceptive; its rabbit ears snapped straight up, and its fluffy tail tightened.

Huh?

Upon noticing this detail, Kasumigaoka's heart tightened slightly, and he couldn't help but look at Kousaka Kyosuke.

Kyosuke Kosaka remained composed, though his heart was filled with regret.

"I'm leaving now, I have something to take care of."

"...Goodbye then."

"Take care on your journey, Lord Kyosuke." Kasumigaoka bowed politely.

In private, she was willing to say things that Kousaka Kyosuke wanted to hear.

On the surface and in her heart, she was still very grateful to and respected Kousaka Kyosuke.

"Goodbye."

After saying that, Kousaka Kyosuke walked out of the cubicle and left the shrine.

After a few seconds of silence between Tsuki and Kasumigaoka, Tsuki spoke first.

"Being careful with him doesn't mean you should be wary of him... it just means you should pay attention to certain aspects."

"So, Lord Tsukuyomi, what is your relationship with Lord Kyosuke?"

Kasumigaoka asked cautiously.

The Moon Goddess said with a serious expression, "I am his shikigami, nothing more."

I'm afraid it's not just that.

Kasumigaoka immediately thought to himself.

The rabbit ears and tail of the Moon God just now were really just self-deception.

It was as if they were frightened.

To be honest, Kasumigaoka was also startled.

She really hoped that her guess was just wishful thinking.

"Humans and gods... isn't this kind of relationship too taboo?"

wrong!

Now the Moon Goddess is telling her to be careful too? Could it be...?

Kasumigaoka's emotions suddenly became somewhat subtle.

At this moment, recalling Kyosuke Kosaka's "deeds," she gradually began to realize something was amiss.

Quickly brushing aside her slightly chaotic thoughts, Kasumigaoka continued to look at the hesitant Tsukuyomi.

The Moon Chaser pointed to a bookshelf: "There are quite a few books he copied over there. Take a look if you're bored..."

"Okay, thank you, Lord Chasing Moon God."

"so be it."

Without further introduction, the Moon Chaser God walked out of the cubicle, wagging his increasingly long tail.

Sensing that Kasumigaoka's arrival might make Kousaka Kyosuke "apprehensive," she suddenly became a little excited.

"..."

Watching the Moon Goddess depart, Kasumigaoka's expression was somewhat subtle.

This deity's mood seems rather easy to understand.

the other side.

After leaving the shrine, Kyosuke Kousaka went straight to his residence.

It took about half an hour to deal with Kasumigaoka, and it was still Chen Shi (7-9 AM) at this moment.

Some of the other companions in the bedchamber were probably still asleep.

Upon arriving at the sleeping quarters, Kousaka Kyosuke found that everyone was already there.

They were all in the mother's room, chatting, reading, practicing calligraphy, playing games, or doing other activities.

"Kyosuke-sama!" As if equipped with a detector, Su Chang appeared in front of Kousaka Kyosuke in an instant.

Kyosuke Kosaka raised his hand and stroked Su Chang's hair; the smooth texture made him feel comfortable.

Su Chang is very clingy; in terms of rank, she could be considered one of the top, not inferior to Kagura.

Of course, now is not the time to think about that.

"Kyosuke-sama..."

As Su Chang spoke, the other companions followed suit, greeting her with gentle and warm gazes.

With a smile, Kousaka Kyosuke walked to the center of the room, sat down, and then began to speak formally.

"I'll leave soon. I'll still be taking Su Chang, Kagura, Yaodaoji, and Bailang to exterminate evil demons, eliminate villains, and maintain basic order."

Xiangzi smiled and said, "Lord Kyosuke, don't worry about the situation here. Everyone and I will handle it properly."

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded slightly.

"Of course, but the days ahead will be quite tense. For example, Yukino, Hiromi, Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba, Itsuki, Shizuko, and Komachi, your fathers or brothers will probably stay there."

"Also, Su Yi and Su Chang, your people have sacrificed too many lives. You should take some time to go and see them, preferably in the next couple of days. While you're at it, take some grain and cloth from the manor to them..."

After explaining the situation in an orderly manner, Kousaka Kyosuke looked at the others.

The first thing to look at is the plain clothes.

Since the two sisters married into the family, their clansmen have been dying one after another, and Kousaka Kyosuke even wondered if the two sisters were being regarded as "jinxes".

“Uh.” Seeing Kousaka Kyosuke looking over, Su Chang couldn’t help but look at Su Yi.

Su Yi was also quite troubled. She carefully considered her words before finally saying, "Lord Kyosuke, isn't there a pension in the Office of the Inspector General of Non-Violation?"

"Yes, there is, but that's the most basic."

"I……"

"Then that's settled. I've compiled a list of all the people in your clan who sacrificed their lives. Now, distribute my condolences according to my instructions."

Kyosuke Kosaka, unusually forceful, interrupted Su Yi.

Then he looked at the other people.

"Do you have any questions? The living conditions in the official residence are indeed a bit poor. If you want to say something caring, write a letter, or send something, you can ask me to do it. For now, please don't ask anyone else. It's still quite dangerous outside."

"They probably need some clothes," Xiangzi said.

Kousaka Kyosuke nodded: "Is there anything you need to send, like clothes? It's not a hassle for me to bring it over. I can get it ready before noon, and then I'll come back."

Komachi clapped her hands: "Mom is indeed very worried that Dad will get cold."

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "There are blankets over there too, which are barely warm, but they don't smell very good, so they're not great—wait, don't forget about your brother."

"...Ah, Mom forgot!"

Komachi frantically waved her little hand to explain.

Kyosuke Kousaka suddenly felt sorry for Hachiman, whose sister had completely forgotten her brother.

Komachi felt a little guilty and lowered her head apologetically, murmuring, "I'm sorry, brother, I completely forgot about you..."

"That's a good thing. It means you don't need to worry about your brother anymore."

"That's what Mengye said from the side."

Komachi exclaimed in realization, "Oh, right!"

With her brother having the shikigami Hannya and Ayanokouji around, she felt at ease.