Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

"Well……"

Nino tried hard to open her eyes.

Exhausted and weak all over, she finally managed to open and close a crack.

The young man, with a deep expression and indifferent gaze, parted his thin lips slightly.

The gentle, soothing voice, like a lullaby, caused Nino to fall into a coma once again.

"He doesn't seem like someone who will die young. He'll probably be fine even if I hadn't come."

Kousaka Kyosuke secretly thought.

He glanced casually at the others on the ground, then raised his hand and drove the tornado, mixed with river water and rainwater, into the Kamo River.

Finally, put your hands together in prayer position and clap them!

A huge earthen wall rose up and quickly replaced the original dam.

He glanced again at one of the ruins of the manor after it had been ravaged, where a wall with flowing, dynamic vine patterns stood out.

Kyosuke Kosaka pondered, "So it's the estate of a previous client."

This is the customer who delivered the package. I wonder if they'll deliver it again this time.

Lost in thought, Kousaka Kyosuke casually picked up the soft girl floating beside him.

13. Appointment by Nino Nakano/Michinagi Fujiwara

rumbling~

Thunder rumbled, and lightning illuminated the dark sky.

The shimmering light shone on a calm face with sharp features.

As Kyosuke Kousaka, carrying the girl, slowly descended from mid-air, he softly called out:

"The head of the village?"

Not long after, a middle-aged man, whose clothes were clearly better dressed than many of the people around him, hurried over.

"Onmyoji, thank you for your help this time—"

"Alright, no need for formalities. I have a past with Lord Sori, so it's only right that I help him out as I'm passing by."

"Yes, yes, I will repay Lord Sari for your help this time."

"It's alright. The rains are causing flooding right now, it's a busy time. You go ahead with your work. Also, this woman and I have a history..."

"Yes! I understand, Onmyoji. I will deliver the document to your residence shortly."

Zhuang Tou bowed and scraped, his obsequiousness evident in his words.

Kousaka Kyosuke didn't pay much attention, gave the address, and left with his men.

After all, the head of the estate is usually someone who has branched out of the family, and after many generations, the blood ties with the main family become so weak that they are no different from strangers.

Basically, their status is worlds apart from that of the master family.

Therefore, it is perfectly reasonable to be humble and subservient.

Needless to say, the group of inhuman beings we encountered before were another story altogether.

In Sakyo, where there is a clear hierarchy, let alone blocking the road, you could easily get beaten to death just for not bowing your head or kneeling while walking!

The girl woke up on the way back.

The girl must be Nino, because she has longer hair than her sisters.

At this moment, her cheeks were flushed red, like rouge, and her beautiful eyes were as gentle as water.

Whenever she glances at Kyosuke Kosaka, she's like a startled little rabbit, her ears perked up as if she's about to run away.

Kyosuke Kosaka really wanted to say, "Do you know about the suspension bridge effect?"

Unfortunately, revealing that he came from the modern world wouldn't do him any good, so he kept quiet.

"...Onmyoji Master."

"Ah."

"...You...you want me?"

You think too much.

Kyosuke Kosaka really wanted to say that.

Love at first sight is mostly lust at first sight, while second love is probably an emotional release after escaping death.

If you take it seriously, you've already lost.

Kyosuke Kousaka is very rational.

He was more rational and clear-headed about the situation—even the few girls in the mansion had only developed a liking for him because of the help and assistance he had provided.

Does blushing and avoiding eye contact mean someone likes or loves you?

Kyosuke Kosaka doesn't have that kind of face.

He lowered his gaze, glancing past her delicate neck and her full, round breasts, which seemed about to burst forth from her soaked clothes.

He simply gazed at the girl's fair and smooth face.

With a serious look on his face.

“Your sister and I have a connection, which is why I came to save you.”

"sisters?"

Nino finally broke free from her ambiguous pink fantasy.

Kousaka Kyosuke gave a soft "hmm": "You'll find out when we get back."

They remained silent for the rest of the way.

Nino, being carried in a princess carry, looked around.

Under the gloomy sky, a fine drizzle fell densely, puddles accumulated everywhere, and some people lay in various positions on both sides of the road...

Nino involuntarily closed her eyes.

After a long while, when she felt that the surroundings were much quieter, she cautiously opened her eyes again.

At a glance, one could see magnificent streets paved with bricks and stones, as well as majestic temples and luxurious mansions.

Everything is changing for the better.

About fifteen minutes later, Kyosuke Kosaka finally brought Nino back to the house.

"Two!"

"Miku! May!"

The two sisters, who had already heard the commotion and were peeking out, rushed towards Nino.

May also expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you very much, Kyosuke-sama!"

"Take your sister to change her clothes first," Kousaka Kyosuke said.

Only then did Nino shyly hug herself with both hands.

Because of the soaking wetness, even the roughest clothes showed a clear outline.

Yukino said, "Let's change into my clothes first."

Miku said, "It probably won't fit."

Yukinoshita: "...?!"

Kyosuke Kousaka, who reacted quickly, almost choked as well.

"Alright, take the candles too, let's all go back to our rooms and catch up."

Seeing Yukinoshita's cheeks flush red, Kousaka Kyosuke spoke up to ease the tension.

"...Thank you, Kyosuke-sama."

Miku whispered, her eyes showing panic and embarrassment.

Kyosuke Kousaka smiled and waved: "Go ahead."

Soon, the Japanese-style room became quiet.

Kyosuke Kosaka stared blankly at the flickering candlelight.

It rained quite a bit that day.

Even under the torrential rain, the Sakyo area near the Arakawa River remained peaceful, while a region to the south of the Ukyo became a vast expanse of water.

Day 26 of crossing