Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

Even without this incident, I am very busy.

Below the "chief officer" is the "deputy officer," and the number of such officers is generally 2 to 4.

The deputy officials in the Bureau of Investigation and Punishment are called Assistant Inspectors, and there are currently four of them.

Two of them, like Michikane, also held honorary titles. Another one was himself, and the last one was a manager in Sakyo. Kousaka Kyosuke had met him once, shared a drink with him, and they barely knew each other.

Below the "second-ranking official" are the "judge" and the "chief clerk".

Below the "Chief Clerk" whose official rank is within eight, there are several administrators.

The lowest-ranking official, without any official position, was the fire chief who frequently worked alongside Kyosuke Kosaka in managing the affairs of the people.

The Fire Chief has no official rank and manages ten people, who form a Fire, hence the title "Fire Chief".

Let's get back to the main topic.

The rank of captain and second lieutenant, which was "judge", was inherited by the Sakagami and Nakahara clans.

After a detailed investigation, Kyosuke Kosaka also discovered...

These two clans gradually expanded their influence and infiltrated the "chief clerk" class. The problem is that these official positions are all hereditary.

A carrot and a pit.

Two clans have taken over someone else's hereditary official position. If Kousaka Kyosuke were that "someone else," he would probably have to take drastic measures!

Therefore, the two management classes, "Judge" and "Chief Clerk," have always been engaged in open and covert struggles.

Previously, Kousaka Kyosuke, who was unclear about the specifics, naturally didn't bother with it. Now that he needed soldiers, he simply shifted his focus from the fire soldiers to the clan members of these two tribes.

"Lord Kyosuke, if we need to subdue the members of Mount Oe, the fire soldiers you trained before should be enough."

The representative of the Sakagami family spoke up.

Kousaka Kyosuke smiled and said:

"I don't expect all the heroes and outstanding figures of your clans to come. I just hope you can ask your clans which brave and ambitious individuals are willing to go with me to Mount Ooe to exorcise the evil spirits."

The representative of the Central Plains clan pondered for a long time before slowly speaking:

"I've heard that Lord Kyosuke previously possessed powerful Onmyoji skills. May I ask what kind of brave warrior would be needed to fulfill your requirements?"

Kyosuke Kosaka: "Just do as I say. How about you two send some people over so I can meet with them first?"

The representatives of the Sakagami and Nakahara clans exchanged a knowing glance, their eyes meeting almost imperceptibly.

He then agreed to Kousaka Kyosuke's request.

Neither ethnic group is short of people.

In recent years, due to the large number of people and the difficulty in arranging their positions, the focus has shifted to the hereditary official positions of other clans.

After all, internal strife will occur if we don't expand, so it's better to actively and aggressively move forward.

Separately from the representatives of the Sakagami and Nakahara clans.

Kousaka Kyosuke then led Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, who was waiting outside, to the place in Ukyo where the non-humans were settled.

The area is actually just a deserted wasteland.

The owner of the wasteland was exiled to a lower state to serve as its governor, which can be roughly imagined as being banished to the frontier to live a life of hardship and poverty.

"Is there enough food?" Kousaka Kyosuke asked the person in charge of managing the non-humans as soon as he arrived.

He handed over the position of person in charge to the inhuman leader, named Iron Head.

After all, Kyosuke Kousaka himself knew the personalities of his subordinates, the fire soldiers and the fire captains.

In short, they won't treat the non-humans, who are almost 100% likely to die, with any kindness.

The problem is that Kyosuke Kousaka knows that among the non-human groups there may be many who yearn for equality, love freedom, and do not lose their fighting spirit like ordinary people.

If one is not careful, quite a few people could be killed and the situation could be brought under control.

Why bother?

"Enough, enough, sir." When Kousaka Kyosuke asked, Tetsuo quickly replied in an awkward accent.

Kousaka Kyosuke gave a soft "hmm," then turned to look at Ayanokoji Kiyotaka.

"Could you improve their order?"

Still leaning on his arm like a wooden doll, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka quickly agreed:

"I'll give it a try. I know some methods, and I feel like I can achieve some results."

Kyosuke Kosaka: "Then I'll wait and see."

Afternoon, around 1-3 PM.

When Kyosuke Kosaka returned to his residence, he talked to Nino and Satsuki about Miku's temporary stay at Fujiwara Kaori's residence.

However, he gradually sensed that something was amiss.

Nino, who wasn't worried about Miku, stared directly at Kyosuke Kousaka, her bright eyes filled with intense inquiry and concern.

"Lord Kyosuke, I heard you're going to exorcise the evil spirits of Mount Oe..."

"Yes, it's nothing."

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded.

Nino blinked, then lowered her head and fell silent, becoming quiet all of a sudden.

Seeing Kyosuke Kosaka's calm and composed demeanor in May, my previously chaotic heart began to settle down.

Yes, Kyosuke-sama is amazing!

Yukinoshita and Chitanda, who harbored concern for Kousaka Kyosuke, remained silent, like Nino, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Kyosuke Kosaka pretended not to know.

Because saying more may not necessarily have any effect.

Afterwards, Kyosuke Kosaka quietly focused on practicing calligraphy in the Japanese-style room until the orange sunset began to shine down, then he prepared to go out.

"...Aren't you coming back tonight?" Nino suddenly stepped forward and asked, her gaze as bold and direct as before.

Kyosuke Kosaka almost gasped – this time it really won't work!

28. Nino's Resolve / Ayanokouji's Discovery / Immorality

Yes, it really won't work!

It's not that I'm incapable!

But...

As Ernai drew closer, her tall, full breasts also drew ever closer to him.

Kousaka Kyosuke felt unnatural in his heart.

Nino was unaware that he had just taken Miku into his possession.

Now it seems like Nino also wants to go?

Regardless of whether it aligns with their logic.

However, based on Kyosuke Kousaka's analysis of the plot of "The Quintessential Quintuplets".

Nino, who cares most about her sisters, is very likely to crush him!

Even if they get together first, their affection level will definitely drop to the lowest point once they find out later.

It seems necessary to expose the inherent flaws of men.

Kyosuke Kosaka made a quick decision.

"Yes, I won't be back tonight."

"What about tomorrow?"

Seeing that her questions were answered calmly, Nino gradually became braver.

Kyosuke Kousaka pondered for a moment, then looked gently at Nino.

“I understand what you mean, but I think we should still pay attention to Miku’s thoughts.”

"Miku? What does this have to do with Miku?"

“She gave me her most precious thing yesterday.”

"Wha, what?"

Nino, who was initially puzzled, widened her eyes in disbelief.

Kousaka Kyosuke laughed calmly:

"I'm very happy to have your favor before the extermination. Anyway, let's leave it at that."

Nino shook her head: "We are already very grateful that Lord Kyosuke is so considerate to us."

In this era, not to mention officials, even minor leaders with some power only rely on their meager authority to act tyrannically.

And the master is Kyosuke Kousaka.