Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

She even felt that going without makeup and looking rather drab would be more appropriate.

After all, being too dazzling in this perilous world is not a good thing.

Kousaka Kyosuke calmly watched the delicate snowflakes disappear beneath the snow, then lowered his head in deep thought.

Snow is very popular.

Why is it so popular?

Gentle, aloof, charmingly contrasting, intelligent, self-disciplined, cat-like... these qualities certainly make her a popular choice.

However, the strategy is also quite difficult.

The result of pursuing it will only lead to unrealistic dreams.

He used to worry about being restricted if he married an anime character, even when he was watching anime.

Things like getting up at 6 am, running at 7 am, eating at 8 am, and going to work at 9 am, and so on, and how many times a month.

Now that he's older, Kyosuke Kousaka can't help but laugh at himself.

The only feeling in my heart was a faint sense of embarrassment at having dug out a three-bedroom apartment with my toes.

"Let's set her aside for now and observe her," thought Kyosuke Kosaka.

In the end, I didn't dwell on it any further.

At present, Kyosuke Kousaka is still more concerned about the issue of Onmyōdō (the art of Yin and Yang).

When he arrived in this world, he discovered that most of the power he had cultivated over many years was unusable.

It can be roughly described as having a lot of MP, but unfortunately, for some reason, he can't use many skills.

Oh, and by the way, Kyosuke Kousaka is a cultivator.

Mom and Dad too.

The two men disappeared after they "rejuvenated" him into an 8-year-old child and sent him to a family ten years ago.

They keep in touch every year, so Kyosuke Kousaka isn't too worried.

From an objective point of view, he is the one who should be more worried.

A brutal political struggle is clearly about to begin here, and if things aren't handled properly, you could be transferred outside of Kyoto.

The so-called "transfer" is actually more accurately described as exile.

After these days of investigation, Kyosuke Kosaka has gained a general understanding of the basic features of this country.

To put it simply...

Japan's land area today is much smaller than it was in modern times.

Hokkaido Island is the domain of the indigenous Ainu people.

The northeastern part of Honshu Island was a colony, but ethnic integration and assimilation were not completed.

The Ryukyu Islands in the southwest and southern Kyushu are even more ignorant and uncivilized barbaric lands...

In short, apart from Kyoto, you can experience the simple and rustic charm of primitive society wherever you go.

If it were just an ordinary world, Kyosuke Kousaka wouldn't really care too much.

They might even actively participate in the construction when they are interested.

Unfortunately, it is very regrettable.

This is a world with gods, Buddhas, and monsters.

In that case, are people who can survive safely under the threat of demons, monsters, and other evil spirits still considered "simple and honest"?

Kyosuke Kosaka thought it best not to gamble.

What's more, he discovered that this world was actually a mobile game he used to play when he was bored in his previous world—Onmyoji.

It would be too complicated to explain in detail.

In short, it's the story of the protagonist Abe no Seimei fighting against the villain Yamata no Orochi.

If he could, Kyosuke Kosaka would prefer to just play a minor role.

Ultimately, they were all too dangerous.

Day 14 of crossing

[Gengchen month, Xinchou day, an inauspicious day... all activities are unsuitable, and labor will be fruitless.]

At the Yin-Yang Bureau, Kyosuke Kosaka wrote a few words and handed them to one of his Imperial Calendar students. He then stretched and prepared to leave.

"Lord Kyosuke, here's your topping."

Another student from the Imperial Academy hurriedly came over, carrying a bag in his hand.

Kousaka Kyosuke glanced at him, smiled, and took it.

The daily allowance was two liters of rice, which was one of the benefits of being a government official in Beijing.

There were no local officials.

Throughout history, the greatest advantage of being an official is that you have both status and benefits.

"Kyosuke, you're leaving so soon today?" his colleague Yasutane asked in surprise.

They're usually nowhere to be seen, and today they only stayed for less than half an hour before leaving?

Did they even get the ingredients in advance?

Kyosuke Kosaka explained, "I was going to Ukyo to observe the celestial phenomena, so I got up early and did some divination beforehand to complete the work."

"Ukyo... it's not very peaceful there lately, there are quite a few bandits."

"No matter how many come, it's useless; if we encounter them, we'll still teach them a lesson."

"That's for the best. If we had run into the fully-fledged Inspectorate of Illegal Acts, we might have lost our lives," Bao Yin sighed.

It's truly pathetic and lamentable that even law-abiding citizens have been committing robberies these past few days.

Evil spirits roam, vengeful spirits haunt, and natural disasters rage.

They're all a pitiful bunch.

"Heh, killing a bunch of lowly people is fine, why do you feel any pity?" Someone in the dormitory expressed a different opinion.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled and made a few remarks before saying goodbye to his colleagues.

I went outside and glanced at the sky. The dark, heavy clouds easily stirred up feelings of irritability in me.

It's not a good day, and the weather isn't good either.

After weighing the rather heavy cloth bag in his hand, Kousaka Kyosuke decided to go back first.

Should I equip myself with an oxcart?

After all, he was a nobleman.

Lost in thought, Kyosuke Kosaka inadvertently noticed an inconspicuous plum blossom pattern on the wall of an old house in the distance, and unconsciously quickened his pace.

Among the Kyoto residents who favored plum blossom patterns, Sugawara no Michizane was the most famous.

Although he has been dead for a hundred years, the most famous vengeful spirit is no joke.

My colleagues mentioned that this person can be quite mischievous sometimes.

Although the most severe incident wasn't as violent as the "Lightning Strike at Qingliang Palace," it was about the same.

According to the standards of the mobile game "Onmyoji", it should be a top-tier SSR level.

His strength should be similar to that of Oni King Shuten-dōji and Rengoku Ibaraki-dōji.

perhaps.

We finally arrived at the door.

Wearing a brand-new gray cotton shirt and with her long hair tied in a bun, Yukinoshita rushed over upon hearing the sound.

"Kyosuke-sama."

"Hmm." Kyosuke Kousaka reached out and extended the hand carrying the bag.

Yukinoshita accepted it deftly and then stood obediently.

This gave Kousaka Kyosuke a strong sense of déjà vu, like a virtuous wife greeting him when he came home from work.

Of course, the girl next to her simply made a sensible choice.

It's just about making plans for survival.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't go to Ukyo that day; it was raining when he returned, making it inconvenient to go out.

And on that same day.

The ailing regent Fujiwara no Michitaka, following the advice of his eldest son Ichijo, wrote to Emperor Ichijo, hoping that Ichijo would directly succeed him as regent.

The palace soon responded: "The Grand Secretary is ill and will be replaced later."

There was no imperial decree appointing Kanpaku (chief advisor to the emperor).