Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Upon witnessing Nangumo Aya's malicious gaze towards her younger sister, Horikita Manabu immediately felt hostile.

His younger sister is very important to him!

Since we've discovered that Nan Yunya harbors evil intentions towards her younger sister, we must immediately suppress her and minimize her influence.

The younger sister, Horikita Suzune, didn't understand what was going on.

At this point, she began to imagine what her brother's unusual behavior meant.

"Does my brother intend to lead the students of the Advanced Education School to survive peacefully in this era?"

"That's why they suppressed the vice president so quickly..."

Thinking of this conjecture, Horikita Suzune both admired her brother's courage and couldn't help but worry.

This is an era where it is very difficult to live peacefully, and recently, unrest has begun again in Kyoto.

In addition, the trials they had just experienced were filled with the gods' deep malice towards them... By all accounts, they should have been selfish and self-serving.

"Begin to gather!" a cold voice commanded.

Horikita Suzune subconsciously looked towards the source of the sound, her brows furrowing slightly, a rare and subtle emotion stirring within her.

The voice belonged to one of my former classmates' subordinates.

That classmate is now a high-ranking official and the dream lover of many young maids.

Life is too unpredictable.

Ayanokouji, who was being thought of, didn't think too much about it. When he saw Kousaka Kyosuke suddenly appear and give instructions, he and Hikigaya immediately began to take action.

Kyosuke Kosaka surveyed the group of people who had suddenly fallen silent, his expression calm, though his mind was elsewhere.

"Kagura should be fine for now, but she'll need to recover for at least a while. I estimate she'll be back to normal around New Year's Eve."

"I have no idea what new tricks Orochi is up to this time. The plot really is going off the rails..."

Thinking as I walked.

Kyosuke Kousaka went to take the place of Emperor Shijo.

Since this area was a gathering place for the aristocratic class, they were naturally the first to be sent away.

"If there are no problems, I'll see you off," Kousaka Kyosuke said slowly.

"Thank you for your help, Lord Kyosuke..."

"I will never forget your great kindness and virtue..."

"I will definitely visit you another day to express my gratitude."

"..." Kousaka Kyosuke remained silent, only shaking his head without saying a word.

Listening to those flowery and nonsensical words, he didn't know how to respond.

The head of the Shinomiya family, a powerful clan with immense wealth, held only the rank of a fifth-grade official. Others weaker than the Shinomiya family were likely lower-ranking nobles.

So what's with phrases like "I'll come to your door to express my gratitude" and "I'll definitely be there to welcome you"?

Let's learn a little more about the social rules of the aristocratic circle!

Ayanokouji and Hikigaya were completely stunned, frozen in place for a moment, before finally looking at the leader, Shijou Tei.

Shijou-tei was incredibly embarrassed.

Well, I've run into a terrible teammate!

Shijou Tei wanted to speak, but Kosaka Kyosuke forced a natural smile and spoke to him.

"be prepared."

"Yes!"

Shijou Tei quickly answered.

Kousaka Kyosuke didn't say anything more, but raised his hand and cast a spell to send the group of people away from reality.

Then they started sending people away in rounds.

Just as they were about to send off the next group of people, a light, tinkling drumbeat suddenly rang out.

Shala-la~ Shala-la~

"Everything in a dream is an illusion."

A childlike, clear, and melodious voice, as pleasant as a wind chime, rang out.

Kyosuke Kosaka stopped what he was doing and looked at a girl who had suddenly appeared not far away. She was wearing a bright kimono with purple and red as the main colors and a large headdress shaped like butterfly wings.

Seeing Kousaka Kyosuke looking over, the girl's beautiful and quiet face broke into a big, innocent smile.

"I am a butterfly spirit, flitting through everyone's dreams, playing all sorts of tunes, and guiding those who are lost in their dreams."

"No need, I can do it."

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled and refused, then used magic to take another group of people away.

The butterfly spirit looked at it, then hesitated, as if it wanted to say something but stopped itself.

So, Kyosuke Kosaka asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Please tell me."

"The way you gave it away was a bit... abrupt."

"What should we do then?"

"That's it~"

The butterfly spirit danced happily, her drum clapping and swaying incessantly, and an invisible path gradually emerged from the endless, chaotic darkness...

Kousaka Kyosuke scrutinized him for a moment, and then he seemed to understand.

"Using demonic power at a specific frequency to agitate the space of the 'Dream Gap' and open a connection to a dream that belongs exclusively to someone else."

"Come with me, everyone~ and don't miss my voice~" the butterfly spirit said as she hopped around.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled slightly: "Thank you for your trouble."

He then followed behind, gesturing for Ayanokouji, Hikigaya, and the others who hadn't yet left to follow.

The others nervously followed instructions, listening to the music as they went.

Shala-la~ Shala-la~

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled as he watched the butterfly spirits dance and play music, while simultaneously sensing the surrounding situation.

He had long ago discovered that some of the monsters' powers were indeed not to be underestimated.

Like the Moon God's ability to command moonlight, or the Butterfly Spirit's way of traveling through dreams by using music and dance...

"Shalalalal...Shalalalal..."

The butterfly spirit, dancing and drumming enthusiastically, also sang joyfully.

Kyosuke Kosaka walked along, admiring the scenery.

One by one, the butterfly spirits used the sound of drums to gently and silently send each person back to their original dream.

Kyosuke Kosaka observed and finally came to a conclusion.

Just as the butterfly spirit said, her method of teleportation was too crude and brutal.

Compared to the butterfly spirit, who can make people fall back asleep naturally after returning to their senses, his method should only make people quickly regain their senses!

"Hoo..." The butterfly spirit, who had been dancing for who knows how long, finally breathed heavily from exhaustion.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled and said, "Let's take a break, or let me do it. I feel like I can give it a try."

"Onmyoji, you..."

"Let me give it a try."

As he spoke, Kyosuke Kosaka turned around and saw someone raise a hand and point, and a light and melodious flute sound filled the air.

The person vanished in an instant.

"Shouldn't this be less abrupt?" Kousaka Kyosuke asked the butterfly spirit again.

The butterfly spirit blinked, its large, purple, crystal-like pupils overflowing with curiosity and joy.

"How amazing! But it really did safely send people back to their dreams."

"That's good. Take a rest, this will help you regain your strength."

"This is a stockpile of food... and it also contains a lot of spiritual energy. No, it's too precious."

"Isn't food meant to be eaten?"

"That's true... No, no, I can't accept something so precious."

Seeing the butterfly spirit's innocent and naive face, which was almost fooled, Kousaka Kyosuke almost laughed.

Then, the "rice ball" presented on the bamboo leaf was stuffed into the butterfly spirit's little mouth.

"...Thank you." The butterfly spirit's eyes widened, and before she could think any further, she started eating the rice ball.