Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Upon seeing Kyosuke Kosaka, Zhen quickly walked towards him.

The four chicks beside her fluttered their wings and followed closely behind Zhen.

"Sorry for the waitting."

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled apologetically at Zashiki.

Zhen shook her head: "You're too kind. It's my connections that have troubled you."

The reason they didn't move immediately these past few days was that Zhen wanted to explain the reasons for the move to these members of the clan in detail.

The four chicks, which are related to the poisonous bird, actually have the thinking ability of a five- or six-year-old human child.

Therefore, the bird can have normal conversations with them through communication, but the chicks are still quite young and need more interaction.

Therefore, it wasn't until yesterday that the pheasant finally finished communicating with the chicks.

In this way, the chicks will not be too nervous or afraid when they are suddenly moved to a new environment.

“It’s nothing,” Kyosuke Kosaka said, bending down to stroke a few chirping fledglings. “You don’t need to be so polite. We’ll be in contact with them all the time, so it’s not good to be too reserved.”

"Okay, Kyosuke-sama."

Zhen gently echoed, her gaze softening as she watched Kousaka Kyosuke skillfully stroke the fledgling.

Zhen thought to herself, "Kousaka Kyosuke must really like small animals, or he must have some kind of pet. The way he strokes them is so careful and gentle. He must have a lot of experience."

"Then shall we each carry two and leave?"

"...Okay, Kyosuke-sama."

Seeing that Kyosuke Kosaka was already holding the two chicks in his arms, Zashiki also stepped forward, bent down, and picked up the two chicks as well.

"Cuckoo~"

The chicks looked up and chirped, seemingly trying to say something.

"Giggle giggle..." Kyosuke Kousaka also tried to chirp.

Zhen was taken aback for a moment, then smiled helplessly: "Lord Kyosuke, no one can understand your response."

"But people didn't respond to me very happily?"

"...Yes, that's right."

Zhen pursed her lips, her smile widening, and decided not to offer any further explanation.

Afterwards, the two of them each carried two baby birds to Kyoto.

The destination is next to the mansion where Menreiki and Renka live—yes, Kyosuke Kousaka intends for Zashiki and her clan to be neighbors with Menreiki and Renka.

It will be convenient to look after each other if anything happens in the future.

"Lord Kyosuke, are you sure everyone's poison is safe...?"

As they neared their destination, Zhen finally became uneasy.

She was so worried that the toxins in the chicks might leak out, which would cause an unimaginable disaster!

"I will then apply an even more stringent sealing spell to each of the fledglings, ensuring that the poison will be completely prevented from spreading. Speaking of sealing, I am the most skilled person in the world..."

Kyosuke Kosaka patiently explained, ignoring Zashiki's distrust.

This involves very serious security issues.

If things go wrong, many people could die.

"Can sealing techniques also seal poison?" Zhen's eyes widened in surprise.

Kyosuke Kosaka laughed and said, "Nothing is impossible."

Like the poison of the poison, he had never imagined that this toxin could even erode the spirit and even the soul. It seemed that the Yamata no Orochi was destined to suffer this calamity... but he would only have hope if he completely succeeded in researching the poison of the poison.

"Yes, once things settle down, there will be many things I need to ask you for help with."

"Okay, Kyosuke-sama!"

Zhen looked smug. Although she didn't understand what Kousaka Kyosuke needed her to do, she would obey unconditionally!

367. The Poisonous Beast's Thoughts / Still Cannot Be Tricked / Goodbye, Senhime

Kousaka Kyosuke, who was on his way, was unaware that the harp beside him had already imagined all sorts of things that would lead to unconditional obedience to him.

For Kyosuke Kousaka, the current Zashiki-warashi is essentially a shikigami that provides experimental material.

Yes, that's right. The shikigami, Kousaka Kyosuke, has made a contract with the poisonous bird, Zashiki.

Anyway, he has a lot of spiritual power, so signing a contract won't consume much of his energy, while it would be a bit troublesome for Zhen if she didn't sign a contract.

In particular, she was going to live in Kyoto with several members of her clan.

If Kousaka Kyosuke were to contract her as a shikigami, all her actions would be well protected.

In truth, Kyosuke Kosaka had unknowingly become someone who could easily influence Kyoto.

This is also related to the fact that nobles do not easily interfere in matters concerning the supernatural.

"The ministers in the court are all intelligent people... or perhaps the Minamoto clan? The Imperial Family? They seem to have the situation under control very well."

Kyosuke Kousaka couldn't help but think of the question he always liked to ponder.

Reality is not a game.

Therefore, what happens most often is that misfortunes never come singly, and bad things are compounded by bad ones.

Especially feudal dynasties in the feudal era.

If any problems arise, not only will the lower levels be in chaos, but the upper levels will also like to make things worse!

This is the normal pace that will occur and develop.

However, such a thing has almost never happened in Kyoto.

I don't know much about other countries with their own systems of command, like Kyosuke Kosaka.

But since no one has stirred up trouble, those in power in Kyoto should have handled the situation properly.

That's why Kyosuke Kosaka found it strange; aren't these people always fighting for power?

Forget it, if nothing bad has happened, then let's not worry about it.

Just then, Kyosuke Kosaka also arrived at his destination—the new home of Zashiki and her four clansmen.

He completely abandoned the issues that didn't require much thought at the moment.

"How's it going? Is it okay?"

Kyosuke Kosaka put the two baby birds down from his arms, and the chirping birds ran around in the spacious courtyard.

"This place is very nice. We are very grateful to Kyosuke-sama for providing us with this place to stay. Actually... having a place to shelter from the wind and rain is enough."

Like Kyosuke Kosaka, Zhen put down the other two chicks and didn't forget to reply.

Kyosuke Kosaka continued, "No need for words of thanks. Just let me know if you need anything else, and it will be more convenient for me to handle the purchasing."

"Hmm... I understand, but I feel like I don't need anything here. The spiritual energy in Kyoto is quite abundant."

"Most of the spiritual veins are concentrated around Kyoto. For now, you should get used to your new environment with these little cuties. I'll bring the neighbors over to introduce you to them later."

"No, no need! I should be the one visiting! It's fine for everyone to stay here. I'll go and pay you a visit now, Lord Kyosuke?"

"How about we bring everyone along? It seems like no one is shy."

"If... Lord Kyosuke, you don't mind."

"Okay! Let's continue!"

Kyosuke Kosaka walked toward the chicks, preparing to carry two of them again, just like before.

Unexpectedly, the chicks chirped and all rushed towards him. Kousaka Kyosuke laughed and spread his arms wide, like an eagle catching chicks.

Seeing this, Zhen was deeply touched and rushed over to help!

"Everyone likes me."

“Because we all really like being hugged,” Zhen whispered.

She only recently gained complete control over her toxins.

Even after that time, she still didn't really touch any of her own kind.

Even a tiny amount of the toxin in her body could be fatal.

Even though she realized she had control, she was still afraid of suddenly losing control.

Besides, she couldn't let the chicks develop a habit of liking to be hugged.

Just like when she was little, Zhen's mother never hugged her...

"They can hug you too, from now on."

Kousaka Kyosuke, who vaguely sensed something, spoke with a smile.

Having a detailed understanding of most of the shikigami in "Onmyoji", he was very clear about the fate of the poisoned one.

It is known that most of Zhen's clansmen were killed by the world's most powerful villains—the villagers.