Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

But what can this commoner do when he has a beautiful younger sister who is a shaman!

Otherwise, how could a commoner possibly enter the Outer Guard Bureau?

"……Yes."

After respectfully agreeing, Hachiman Hikigaya quickly walked towards the direction with the most people.

He then brandished his whip and waved it in the air, guiding the lowly people carrying sandbags in the right direction.

Under the torrential rain, countless ragged people numbly and obediently did what they were ordered to do.

9五零⒈八０九0㈨

Some filled sandbags with sand, others carried sandbags to the riverbank to block the flood, and still others linked arms to form a human wall...

All of this was done to stop the raging torrent.

To prevent the floodwaters from flowing into the capital and causing even greater flooding, and to prevent the floodwaters from flowing into the manors and causing losses to the nobles!

If it is the former, it can be described as a magnificent and moving story.

And the latter?

Hachiman Hikigaya did not want to say more about this.

"Aaaaah! I've had enough!" A defiant voice rang out amidst the torrential rain.

Hachiman Hikigaya turned his head reflexively, and a vaguely familiar face came into view.

"don't want……"

Boom!

Thunder roared and exploded.

Hachiman Hikigaya stared blankly at the familiar face moving and rolling in a curve like a piece of trash being thrown around.

"Who dares to resist?!"

Yuan Zhongnan let out a roar as powerful as thunder.

The sharp samurai sword in his hand gleamed with a dazzling cold light, making it extremely conspicuous in the dark, rainy night.

The eyes of countless people who had turned to look at the commotion dimmed.

"Go!" Hachiman Hikigaya roared, whipping his whip into the air.

The flood did not stop because of the decapitation of one person, and the lowly people who had been scolded by Hachiman Hikigaya continued their work.

"I'm just wondering, why are all these jerks these days more stubborn than cattle and horses?"

Yuan Zhongnan shook his head and said.

The soldiers who served and protected him quickly offered their compliments.

"Perhaps they don't understand the might of adults."

"They truly deserved to die..."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhongnan relaxed his brows, his indifferent gaze remaining fixed on the makeshift earthen wall in the distance.

This involves the estates of several powerful families; it is absolutely crucial that we do not lose them!

I don't know if these hastily arrested bastards are enough; we'll have to arrest another batch in a few days.

As evening approached, the rain gradually subsided.

The sounds of whips and shouts gradually decreased and eventually disappeared.

After eating a few millet rice balls, Hachiman Hikigaya walked out of the makeshift pavilion.

He was ordered to oversee the other untouchables who were confined within a wooden fence.

He stood there, dazed and soaked in the rain, like a wooden statue, on guard duty.

Some of those confined were sobbing quietly, while others were exchanging hushed conversations...

No one made a loud noise.

Time slipped by so quickly.

Day 25 of crossing

Just like yesterday, Kyosuke Kosaka listened to the pattering rain and stared blankly at the courtyard.

The contents of the library cover many aspects, and he took advantage of this quiet period to thoroughly digest them.

However, the occasional gazes directed at him piqued Kousaka Kyosuke's curiosity.

Is it because I am too handsome?

No, he usually hides his charm to make things easier.

There are aristocrats who are fond of male homosexuality in this era, so how can they not pay attention to certain things?

What happened?

After thinking about it, Kousaka Kyosuke decided to do some statistics.

Miku was caught peeping at him 25 times, May 19 times, and Yukinoshita 4 times.

Overall, the two sisters watched the most.

A careful analysis would reveal that this situation stems from someone asking for a favor.

"Worried about your family?" Without turning around, Kyosuke Kosaka suddenly asked.

After a few seconds of contemplation, Miku replied, "...Yes, I don't think there's anywhere safe except here."

May paused for a moment, then quickly praised him as well.

"Yes, yes! You can eat well and sleep well here!"

Kyosuke Kosaka thought to himself, "I don't keep pigs here."

I'd like to try raising chickens, since eggs can be used to make quite a few dishes.

Eating canned food every day isn't good either.

We do grow some vegetables in the yard, but compared to the modern world, the variety is limited and the taste is just average.

“Your compliments are quite interesting,” Kyosuke Kosaka said slowly, resting his chin on his hand, “but that’s all. Tell me, what are some of your ways of passing the time?”

“If I find this interesting, then I now have a reason to go out and look for your relatives.”

"Ah!" May exclaimed cautiously yet with delight, "Really?"

Miku fell silent.

Yukino, who had stopped reading, blinked. The reason?

There needs to be a reason for doing something.

This is perfectly logical.

Helping others also requires a reason, which is perfectly reasonable.

But Yukinoshita felt a strong sense of unease about it all...

"Um, that..." Miku finally spoke.

Kyosuke Kosaka gave a soft "hmm," with a question in his voice.

"Combining...this kind of pastime should be interesting."

"..." Kousaka Kyosuke was silent for three or four seconds, then suddenly laughed, "Okay, you've successfully made me laugh now."

After saying that, he stood up, casually tossed down two talismans, and walked outside.

Swiftness Talisman! Water-Repelling Talisman!

Without saying a word, Kousaka Kyosuke used the power of the two talismans to travel outside, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Silence fell over the Japanese-style room.

The only sound was the pattering of rain outside.

“…I misspoke.” Miku bit her lip, her face filled with shame, and her eyes were red.

In May, she hurried over to comfort him.

After a moment's hesitation, Yukinoshita spoke:

"...Given his magnanimity, he wouldn't hold a grudge, but if you feel you've done something wrong, then apologize."

She didn't know if Miku's offer of herself would anger Kousaka Kyosuke.

In the end, she still couldn't understand him.

"..."

Mid-air. Kyosuke Kousaka rubbed his temples, looking annoyed.

Using gratitude as a reason for marriage is not funny at all.

Besides, he was just repaying the kindness of having everything laid bare before him.