Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

Kousaka Kyosuke, who had been teasing him with his words, smiled silently.

Yaodao-hime is upright and serious.

But Kyosuke Kosaka knew that she was actually very timid and conservative, so he wanted to tease her no matter what.

"Three days have passed, and the battle on the Ghost King's side will soon be over."

"Lord Raikou will surely win."

"Praise me too?"

"..." Yaodao-hime fell silent again.

During her time on the march, she found Kyosuke Kosaka to be quite absurd.

But seeing how infatuated Kousaka Kyosuke was with her, she felt... reluctant to resist.

As long as it's not the final step, it shouldn't matter how much Kyosuke Kosaka does it.

That's what Yaodao-hime was thinking.

The perspective shifts to the other side.

Hoshiguma-doji, while gathering the yokai, was torn between using a secret technique to summon Ibaraki-doji.

Ibaraki-dōji is a great yokai who often comes to Mount Ōe to drink.

His strength is in no way inferior to that of Shuten-dōji.

Many people believe that Ibaraki-dōji was Shuten-dōji's subordinate, but he was actually just Shuten-dōji's ordinary drinking buddy.

"Never mind... let's summon Lord Ibaraki-dōji first."

Hoshiguma Doji gritted his teeth and made a decision.

Although this will definitely displease Shuten-dōji afterward, and even Ibaraki-dōji will blame himself for underestimating Shuten-dōji.

But if that Onmyoji outside also goes to attack Shuten-dōji, things will get really bad...

"Go out and chase after those humans!"

Hoshiguma immediately gave the order in a loud voice.

A group of impatient monsters rushed out laughing and joking after receiving the order.

Hoshiguma Doji quickly walked into the deepest part of the cave, as he still needed time to prepare before using his secret technique.

A quarter of an hour later.

Kyosuke Kousaka led his men in another charge against the excited and agitated monsters.

His gaze swept over the monsters, his heart unusually calm.

Ordinary humans simply cannot match the energy and physical strength of monsters.

But a well-trained and well-coordinated army is no joke either.

Having been tempered by the previous war, the fighting strength of his subordinates has at least been completely stabilized.

I just don't know if there's any chance to recruit some outstanding people as retainers...

66. Spider Cutter / News of Shuten-dōji's Death / Ibaraki-dōji Arrives

"kill!"

A collective roar erupted.

Several neat streaks of blood-red light weaved through a group of monsters and demons like dragons and snakes.

In the blink of an eye, it was all dissolved and turned into a pool of foul-smelling blood...

The monsters and demons that were not touched by the blood-red light all consciously retreated.

"Bring them back," Kousaka Kyosuke whispered to Fujiwara Michitsuna.

Fujiwara no Michitsuna hesitated for a moment, but still obeyed the order.

At this moment, Taira no Korehira from the naval base couldn't help but ask, "Can it be used one more time?"

They noticed that the monsters finally showed signs of fear.

He began to be interested.

Because these monsters had always given him the impression of being fearless and unaware of fear.

The ability to use special weapons to create a deterrent effect among a group of lowly people is truly a formidable trump card.

Kousaka Kyosuke shook his head:

"The spider cutter I made is similar to a parasitic organism. Whoever uses it needs to let it absorb life force to begin to fit with the host in order to exert its maximum effect."

"These people will still be very useful when we retreat. If we use them again, Spider Cutter will need to find another host, which is not worth it."

The others understood immediately as well.

Kyosuke Kosaka intends for these lowly people to be their last line of defense.

Because there is a high probability that information will emerge later that Minamoto no Yorimitsu will kill Shuten-dōji.

The monsters that riot will be absolutely insane and terrifying.

Therefore, some people are needed to hold them off, making it easier to escape.

From the perspective of the general public.

The monsters have been mostly killed.

The most important thing is to bring back the Demon King's head to Kyoto to report back and gain honor!

Survival is the key.

"Lord Kyosuke is truly wise and resourceful," Taira no Chiyori, Taira no Korehira's cousin, immediately praised with a smile.

Like ordinary military generals, he was a rough and uncouth man with a crude personality.

That doesn't mean he's not tactful.

Under the leadership of Kyosuke Kosaka, they deserve much credit for this victory.

Surprisingly, even with so many monsters, half of the personal guards remained.

This is absolutely related to Kyosuke Kousaka.

It is said that the three brothers all participated in the retreat in order to obtain better positions as state officials.

As for becoming a political aristocrat in Kyoto, he never even considered it.

After all, wouldn't it be better to be a local tyrant in other major or superior countries?

"I am unworthy of such praise; it is all thanks to your great help," Kousaka Kyosuke immediately said politely.

He spoke not only to Taira no Shigeyori, but also to the other generals around him.

The battle was not yet fully intense at this point.

However, interaction with other nobles is still essential.

Perhaps in the future, when I travel on business, these comrades will be the chief ministers of a certain country.

That would make things much more convenient.

Furthermore, he also wanted to know information about other places.

Therefore, those who are very likely to take up positions as provincial governors outside of Kyoto are extremely valuable.

"The number of yokai is starting to increase." The two onmyoji of the Fujiwara clan immediately noticed the situation and reported it.

Kousaka Kyosuke chuckled, "Then I'll go to the battlefield with Yoto Hime. I hope you'll all lend a hand."

"must!"

"Caution comes first!"

Others like Da Yi and Shao Yi didn't stop them either.

They too were going to the battlefield, but they didn't go as deep as Kyosuke Kousaka.

Kyosuke Kosaka's own strength and achievements prove that he is indeed qualified!

"Demon Blade Princess".

Kousaka Kyosuke called softly.

The demon princess, who was standing not far away, quickly transformed into a blur of motion with Kousaka Kyosuke, attacking the surging horde of demons.

Sword flashes, double images!

A mist of blood drifted out, and severed limbs and broken bones flew through the air before falling heavily to the ground.

"Haha, we can't fall behind!"

"That goes without saying—"

The warriors, clad in exquisite but badly damaged armor, were also quite fast, charging forward with sharp blades just like the laughing and fighting monsters.

The battle and howls between monsters and humans were indistinguishable for a moment.