Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "It's hard to say, let's go and see."

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

"Then why don't you smile?"

"..."

Upon hearing Yaodao-hime thank him, Kousaka Kyosuke casually made a sarcastic remark.

The silent Demon Blade Princess suddenly quickened her pace, then swiftly turned to face Kousaka Kyosuke.

The bright yet aloof beauty of the flowers slowly melted away the frost and snow...

Yaodao-hime tried her best to pull a smile from the corners of her delicate lips.

“Okay, it looks great,” Kousaka Kyosuke said with a smile, waving his hand. “If it gets any better, it will be incredible.”

With that, he quickly left.

Yaodao-hime, who still wanted to keep trying, paused for a moment, then quickly caught up with Kousaka Kyosuke.

"I was serious just now."

Seeing the footsteps approaching behind him, Kyosuke Kosaka added another sentence.

The more in sync the shikigami and its master are, the better.

He believes he should maximize his popularity!

Therefore, it is reasonable to patiently explain.

Following behind Kousaka Kyosuke, the Demon Blade Princess remained silent, only looking down at the ground.

A pair of blood-red eyes gleamed with an inscrutable light.

The two arrived at their destination.

Kyosuke Kosaka found Aniu through communication with Kenzaki, the leader of the non-humans.

By the way.

Kenzaki was someone that Kousaka Kyosuke and the Outer Guard Office had spoken to, asking them not to take away.

Kyosuke Kousaka ignored the others.

Ah Niu, a thin, dark-skinned boy with an honest face.

He first addressed Kousaka Kyosuke with reverence as "My Lord" before timidly peeking at the Demon Blade Princess.

It seems they are unsure.

"Ah Niu," Yao Dao Ji greeted softly first.

When his name was called, Ah Niu's eyes widened and tears streamed down his face: "—Sister!"

He choked up, but ultimately dared not step forward.

"You should all get together," Kyosuke Kousaka said.

"No, I need to protect the adults."

Yaodao-hime spoke with great conviction.

Kyosuke Kosaka immediately noticed her inner turmoil.

"Then you stand here, Kenzaki, let's go."

Without much hesitation, Kousaka Kyosuke took Kenzaki to the other side.

I even chatted with him for a bit.

After all, most of the men who were the main workforce have passed away, and the remaining elderly, weak, sick, and disabled have only increased the burden.

Kyosuke Kosaka was curious to know how these people lived.

"As long as we are alive, there is always hope. I am very grateful for your protection, sir," Kenzaki said respectfully.

Kyosuke Kosaka laughed and said, "I did not protect you."

Kenzaki lowered his head and remained silent.

He is very clear.

This group of despised and reviled non-humans, who were only fit for undemanding work, did not continue their wandering and were entirely dependent on the official in charge of maintaining order in the Right Capital.

"I'll have someone deliver some of the grain that's about to go moldy tomorrow."

Kousaka Kyosuke said one more thing, then quietly looked at the river not far away and said nothing more.

Kenzaki bowed deeply and slowly retreated to a distance.

Time flies.

After Yaodao-hime finished talking with her brother, Kousaka Kyosuke took her brother to the nearby manor where Sekiya Jun lived.

On the way back to his residence, Kyosuke Kosaka told Yoto Hime about the incident.

"What should Ah Niu call his wife's child if they later get married?"

"..."

"So you don't like Ah Niu getting married?"

"……no."

Seeing the cold and beautiful Demon Sword Princess blush as she retorted, Kousaka Kyosuke almost laughed.

He then stopped teasing her.

Day 63 of crossing

Having left the enchanting and romantic master bedroom early, Kyosuke Kosaka managed to suppress his emotions and refrain from thinking about anything erotic.

He went to the Japanese-style room where he used to stay, sat down at the desk to practice calligraphy quietly, and adjusted his mood.

I've been indulging myself lately, so I absolutely can't keep being this obsessed!

Suddenly, a series of light, thumping footsteps sounded.

Kousaka Kyosuke, who was very familiar with the footsteps, didn't even look up until he noticed that the footsteps had stopped for three or four seconds at the door before he couldn't help but look out out of curiosity.

In the eyes.

A pair of smooth, delicate, and adorable little feet stepped on the smooth floor. The toes were like newly sprouted jade shoots, tender and white, and the light pink nails had a healthy sheen.

Kyosuke Kousaka recognized the footsteps, and so did Kyosuke Kousaka with small feet.

He slowly raised his head and gazed at Xuexia, who was holding a basin of water, and couldn't help but tilt his head slightly.

"Lord Kyosuke, let me wash your face."

Yukino explained slowly.

Kyosuke Kosaka thought for a moment and nodded.

He closed his eyes as the girl with a cool and aloof expression knelt down, letting her do as she pleased.

Sense carefully.

She was able to perceive the gentleness of movements no less than Chitanda or Nino.

The little hands were warm and soft.

"Alright, Kyosuke-sama."

After an unknown amount of time, Yukinoshita spoke.

Kyosuke Kosaka gave a soft "hmm," without opening his eyes.

Only when Yukinoshita left did he slowly raise his eyes:

"Your heart is beating too fast, don't push yourself."

Yukinoshita, who was carrying a basin to the door, looked stunned.

Suddenly, a determined look appeared on the girl's face.

"I understand, Lord Kyosuke."

The firm voice dispelled the surrounding silence!

An emotion containing a strong will was carried by a gust of wind... and it blew onto Kyosuke Kousaka.

Kyosuke Kosaka was completely bewildered. Had some strange switch been activated on this woman?

34. You want Chitanda? / Would you like to compose a tuneless melody with me?

After Yukinoshita left, Kyosuke Kousaka quietly began practicing calligraphy again.

When Fujiwara Kaori, Kirisu Mafuyu, and Nino Miku, who had gotten up late, came over, Kousaka Kyosuke kept them company and talked with them.

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms is more like a military treatise."

Holding a brand-new book bound with white thread in her hand, Fujiwara Kaori said in surprise.

Not only Fujiwara Kaori had it, but everyone else in the mansion did too.