Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji obediently followed behind, glancing out of the corner of his eye at the boy who was still being kicked down, secretly pondering some of the strange things happening around him.

Suddenly, when he noticed that the boy hadn't put up any resistance at all, a ripple stirred in his previously unmoved heart...

The two of them continued on their way.

Midway through, Kyosuke Kosaka was stopped by someone.

The man was dashing and had sharp eyes. His long, flowing silver hair was loose, but his bangs were strangely dyed bright red.

However, what impressed Kousaka Kyosuke the most was probably the huge Gentiana Sasa family crest on his clothes.

"Imperial Envoy, Kyōsuke?"

"Yes, may I ask what brings you here?"

"I am Lai Guang, the head of Zuomaquan. I heard that you established temporary household registrations during the flood season to record the basic information of the disaster victims?"

"That's right, does Lord Raikou need the records within?"

"Ah."

"Then I'll send someone to deliver it to your residence later."

"very good."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu smiled kindly and turned to leave.

Kyosuke Kosaka muttered to himself that this guy seemed fairly polite.

However, knowing the plot, he certainly wouldn't think that Minamoto no Yorimitsu's personality was like that.

Subsequently, Minamoto no Yorimitsu became almost a main character, just like Abe no Seimei, participating in every aspect of the story.

At this point, we must mention the renowned Onmyoji (yin-yang master) of Kyoto—the protagonist, Abe no Seimei.

Kyosuke Kosaka had never met him.

Because Abe no Seimei often guarded the gates of hell.

Even though his place was quite close to his residence, it was remote, and Kousaka Kyosuke never went there.

"Oh right, I haven't asked for their address yet."

Kousaka Kyosuke was stunned.

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji was speechless. Was this man really reliable?

Oh well, at least he has a kind and honest personality.

Recalling what Shizuko had said that morning about her relationship with Kousaka Kyosuke, he couldn't help but hesitate.

Finally, I made up my mind to speak.

"...Lord Kyosuke, may I join the army with you?"

"Oh?"

Kyosuke Kosaka tilted his head and looked at Kiyotaka Ayanokoji with surprise, who looked uneasy and unsure if he was putting on an act.

"That's good, you're very ambitious."

"..."

"Let me think about it carefully. After all, becoming a superior person isn't that easy."

Kyosuke Kosaka said softly.

Without realizing it, I thought of Hachiman Hikigaya.

He only got a minor military officer position because his sister sacrificed herself, a position that could be inherited but didn't even have an official rank.

It's a bit difficult for Kiyotaka Ayanokoji to reach the level of Kyosuke Kousaka.

We really need to think about it.

"—Lord Kyosuke, I will always be loyal to you!"

"Don't kneel."

Kousaka Kyosuke casually stopped Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, who was about to kneel down, and felt satisfied.

Sister, don't sacrifice yourself, just show some loyalty.

Suddenly, as if snapping out of his reverie, Kousaka Kyosuke earnestly said to Ayanokoji Kiyotaka:

"Let's change 'unwavering loyalty' to 'utter loyalty'."

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka: "..."

What is this person thinking about all day long...?

24. The Arrival of Hachiman / Sister Complex / Main Story

Having finished his duty of loyalty, he continued his journey south.

Kyosuke Kosaka and Kiyotaka Ayanokoji walked all the way to the area of ​​Kujo Avenue.

The streets were noticeably cleaner than usual, and even the nearby river was clearer than usual.

It's definitely important to have a group of people who know how to clean.

"grown ups."

A tall, middle-aged man walked over and greeted them from a distance.

Kousaka Kyosuke glanced at the newcomer and immediately recognized him as Kenzaki, the minor leader of the inhuman settlement.

"You came just in time."

"Does Your Excellency have any instructions? I am willing to follow them."

Kenzaki was very perceptive and took the initiative.

Kousaka Kyosuke smiled.

"It's nothing serious. There's been some unrest around here lately, so I'm going to set up a protective barrier around here. Tell the others not to disturb me."

"Yes! Please feel free to give any further instructions, sir."

"Ah."

Kyosuke Kosaka responded and looked around.

Sensitive to the situation, Kenzaki bowed and retreated, silently bidding farewell.

After Kenzaki left, Kousaka Kyosuke, as if sensing something, waved back.

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka was slightly taken aback when he saw the movement, but he immediately reacted and looked behind him warily.

As he turned around, he saw a man of similar age to him at the corner of a small road.

The man, with a slightly hunched back and an overall lifeless appearance, slowly walked out from around the corner.

"who?"

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji immediately shouted sternly.

They were, after all, attendants, and had only recently pledged their loyalty.

He felt obligated and it was necessary to demonstrate his abilities!

“Let him come over,” Kousaka Kyosuke said.

"Yes!"

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji immediately put on a serious expression and quickly walked up to the man who had appeared.

The man who was following Kousaka Kyosuke was Hikigaya Hachiman.

As he watched Ayanokouji Kiyotaka approach, he lowered his head and looked completely submissive, stopping when he was about six or seven meters away from Kousaka Kyosuke.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't look at Hachiman Hikigaya; he just started talking to himself.

"The epidemic in Kyoto has just subsided, but miasma is starting to spread again, and the evil spirits around Kyoto are about to stir."

Hachiman Hikigaya lowered his head to listen, his attention almost at its peak.

After being hinted at by Kyosuke Kosaka last time, he began to pay close attention to the situation around him.

Then he discovered that his guard position was being filled by a son of a fallen noble family!

It was from that moment that he truly felt an unprecedented sense of urgency and crisis!

He knew it a long time ago.

There are quite a few people who, like her sister, become shrine maidens.

In other words, being the younger sister of a priestess doesn't offer much value for him to replace a son of a fallen noble family.

At least on the surface, there isn't!

Because there has never been such a thing as getting something for nothing in the world.

As Hachiman Hikigaya continued to inquire, he finally learned that there had been a woman who had served as a priestess within the Genji clan not long ago.

The families of those shrine maidens lived better than most people, but the shrine maidens themselves were never seen again...