Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

Kousaka Kyosuke was speechless when he saw Yaodao-hime curled up, trying to cover her face with her hands.

He looked the Demon Blade Princess up and down.

Today she wore a single-layered shirt scented with lotus leaves, over which she wore a light blue undershirt, making her ample and robust figure appear particularly tall and imposing.

Kyosuke Kosaka thus barely managed to maintain a basic distance from him.

"don't want……"

Even though Kousaka Kyosuke hadn't done anything, Yoto Hime had already spoken in a voice as low as a mosquito's buzz.

Kousaka Kyosuke thought to himself.

If you really don't want it, then that 2-meter-long sword that's been hanging behind you like it's just for decoration will have to be in your hand and cleave me in two, right?

53. Behavioral Trash/Conflict on Seventh Avenue

don't want?

Are you sure you really don't want it?

Kyosuke Kosaka really wanted to ask.

Women are unique beings who say one thing but mean another.

In many cases.

They all learned the skill of saying the opposite of what they mean, a skill that requires men to carefully interpret.

Quietly watching the tall and incredibly powerful Demon Blade Princess appear so delicate.

Kyosuke Kousaka is actually a bit hard.

The contrast between the two characters is a good thing.

She is usually aloof and elegant, but when her vulnerable side is revealed, she becomes even more captivating.

Of course, Kyosuke Kousaka isn't a pervert.

I have no penchant for forcing others.

"Don't deliberately avoid me after that?" Knowing Yaodao-hime's personality, Kousaka Kyosuke leaned close to her ear and spoke.

Women are very sensitive and vigilant.

He wouldn't do something like this if he didn't have a good impression of the person.

"……it is good."

The demon sword princess, trying to shrink her body and squeeze into the wall, quickly replied.

The blood-red pupils showed only panic, but deep inside, there seemed to be a trace of unreadable emotion hidden.

"When we first met, I noticed how beautiful your belly was."

"..."

Yaodao-hime's eyes widened. What was she saying?

Shouldn't we let her go now?

Kousaka Kyosuke didn't care what Yotohime thought.

He discovered that this seemingly mature woman, but actually like a little girl, had feelings for him, so he decided to take the opportunity to chat with her more.

If it weren't for the fact that it might frighten the Demon Blade Princess.

He was probably going to lift his shirt to check if his stomach was still white.

Forget it, I'll wait until next time. This time, I'll get used to close proximity first.

Although this kind of harassment is actually disgusting.

As long as it works, that's fine.

After chatting for nearly fifteen minutes, Kousaka Kyosuke finally let the dazed Yoto Hime go.

When I went back in the afternoon.

Yaodao-hime did not avoid Kousaka Kyosuke, because she usually doesn't get this close to him.

I followed behind him almost as always on the road.

Her dignified and beautiful face was filled with indifference.

Nothing different from usual.

Kousaka Kyosuke, however, was certain that he wouldn't be able to be alone with her until he set off to exterminate her.

Day 82 of crossing

I'm going for treatment in two days.

Kyosuke Kosaka still doesn't manage his subordinates that strictly.

The first few days before I joined the police force were when I was being investigated for non-compliance with regulations.

He had long known that the fire soldiers would collect "tribute money" from the common people who did business on the seven main roads.

Similar to protection fees in the modern world.

After investigating certain time periods, Kyosuke Kosaka implemented reforms to prevent a group of people from charging arbitrary fees.

I also went to the Outer Guard Office to discuss matters with the same rank of Junior Fifth Rank Guard Commander.

In short, it's about redistribution to stabilize income and benefit everyone.

As for those who were harmed more, they are the petty thugs who used to abuse their power to charge exorbitant fees; they are insignificant.

Incidentally, Kyosuke Kousaka also received it.

Although it wasn't much, everyone from top to bottom had taken it, so it would be unreasonable for me not to.

He simply gave the portion he had received to the highest-ranking officer through other means.

After all, people will always experience both joy and sorrow, and there will always be reasons to find them.

The seven main streets remain bustling as ever.

The area where the Seven Roads intersect with the Suzaku Road is a place frequently visited by immigrants.

It's even more disorganized when there are too many people!

It's no different from the bustling downtown area of ​​a modern city.

If we were to examine this closely, the only issue would be the striking differences in clothing between people.

The classes of commoners, free people, and nobles can be clearly distinguished at a glance.

To avoid drawing attention to himself, Kyosuke Kousaka often dresses in a rather ordinary way.

He looked like an ordinary nobleman's son.

Suddenly, a commotion caught Kyosuke Kousaka's attention.

The moment he spotted someone he knew, he also quickly noticed several hesitant firemen who were unsure whether to join the fray.

"Who is that person?"

Kousaka Kyosuke moved silently behind the fire soldier.

What came into view was—

A woman dressed in strange clothes and wearing a hat resembling a city maiden is entangled with a man dressed in a scarlet robe.

The woman wanted to take a detour, but a middle-aged man with a tuft of beard on his chin blocked her way with a grin.

"S-Sir..."

"Stop stuttering, do you even know who this person is?"

Kousaka Kyosuke said slowly.

For him, saving lives is still the priority.

He utterly detests the vile act of bullying women.

However, it's best to gather intelligence on the enemy before engaging them.

"...It is Lord Baofu."

"That's it."

Kyosuke Kosaka responded, his body unconsciously leaning back slightly.

She tilted her head slightly and couldn't help but smile as she looked at the grinning man.

The fireman who answered shrank back, and his companions next to him trembled as well.

Who are people most afraid of?

Then the only one who could accompany them was Kousaka Kyosuke, who often traveled with them in his prestigious fifth-rank official position.

The saying goes, "A higher-ranking official can crush you."

No one can resist a high-ranking boss like Kyosuke Kosaka.