Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Unfortunately, their apparent age prevented their relationship from progressing further.

But it doesn't matter, as long as there is love.

Spiritual fulfillment is enough to make a person feel satisfied!

By evening.

Kyosuke Kosaka had already contacted Kagura through magic, telling her that he wouldn't be returning to the manor for meals or rest.

Princess Kaguya isn't feeling well today, so it's my duty to keep her company.

The preparation of dinner was also decided by Kyosuke Kosaka.

By the way.

Dinner is usually delivered from the estate.

"I remember when we first met, Princess Kaguya, you could grow up very quickly just by eating."

Kyosuke Kosaka couldn't help but reminisce about the past.

When they first met, Princess Kaguya was exactly like the characters described in modern stories—only the size of a thumb, emerging from a bamboo stalk.

Then, with careful feeding, Princess Kaguya grew to the same size as she is now.

It's something that can only be described as amazing no matter how you look at it.

To be precise, Princess Kaguya was someone who was successfully raised by Kyosuke Kousaka.

It will grow big after a few days of nurturing.

"Mr. Kyosuke even specially made a magical house that could grow bigger as I grew up."

Princess Kaguya couldn't help but glance at the small house decorations on a table inside the room.

It looks like a decoration, but it was actually her former home.

Now that she's about the same age as everyone else, she naturally lives in a house that's more suitable for her.

This house was also made for her by Kyosuke Kousaka.

Princess Kaguya could describe every structure and every place in detail.

"I wonder if, Princess Kaguya, your future children will also have to live in a small house at first."

"If that's the case, then it's ready to use!"

Princess Kaguya became quite happy.

Kyosuke Kosaka found the thought of that situation quite amusing.

"I just hope that they can grow up slowly. If they grow up too fast, they will be difficult to teach."

"Please rest assured, Mr. Kyosuke, I will raise our child well."

"This also requires our joint efforts."

"Yes, that makes sense." Princess Kaguya nodded gently.

Judging from her lively behavior, Princess Kaguya clearly adores children.

Kyosuke Kosaka felt he needed to step up his game.

To make oneself powerful enough to act with impunity, so that one's offspring can live in a safe and stable environment.

Even at its worst, it won't become a weakness that can be exploited.

"I can't settle down until we deal with Orochi, otherwise who knows what kind of trouble that thing might cause?"

Of course, this cannot affect Kyosuke Kousaka and Princess Kaguya's hopes for offspring.

His partner, who has feelings for him, probably thinks the same way, right?

Upon realizing this, I became embarrassed.

Princess Kaguya's joy allowed Kyosuke Kousaka to temporarily forget his troubles.

After the two finished their meal happily, they continued to sit on the edge of the veranda and enjoy the light rain.

The night rain fell softly and gently, like a misty haze.

It draped the night in a thin veil.

In this relatively quiet rainy night, only the sound of rain and the pattering of bamboo leaves echoed, making people feel peaceful and serene.

"Kyosuke-san, I'm so happy..."

"Don't talk nonsense, these kinds of days happen all the time."

Seeing Kaguya staring at him intently, murmuring softly, her words seemingly setting a flag, Kousaka Kyosuke interrupted with a smile.

Why set such a flag? Interrupt it, pull it down!

"Oh."

Princess Kaguya responded softly and continued to look at the scenery outside from Kousaka Kyosuke's arms.

Even though it was dark, her eyes were still able to see many details clearly.

Moreover, it seemed miraculously that it wasn't raining in the sky on the other side of the distance.

The moon, as clear as a mirror, hung high in the sky, casting its silvery light, which also illuminated this side of the bamboo forest.

Looking further into the distance, Princess Kaguya could still make out the mountains that were shrouded in mist and appeared indistinct... Over there, she remembered, was the location of Mount Shichikaku.

Nestled in her warm embrace, Princess Kaguya finally began to feel sleepy.

Finally, I slowly drifted off to sleep.

Kousaka Kyosuke, who was holding Kaguya-hime as if coaxing her to sleep, smiled silently, his gaze fixed on the full moon high in the sky.

The bright, full moon seemed unaffected by the rainy day.

Just like the legendary immortals, he stood alone.

Kyosuke Kosaka had recently collected a story.

The story says that above the bright moon is a pure land free from strife, where the gods are elegant and holy, living in flawless palaces, just like the pure and beautiful moon.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who understood what was going on, was speechless.

"Mythological stories always excel at exaggeration, just like how they're still sneaking around, using the power of the moon to conceal their existence..."

Kousaka Kyosuke thought secretly.

Finally, he simply closed his eyes and used his strange spiritual power to condense a tangible clone that flew towards the moon.

He made up his mind long ago.

Let's beat up these scumbags first!

It's just a false god who bullies some ordinary monsters.

You'll know your own limitations when faced with true power.

Isn't this exactly what it's like right now?

Knowing they were outmatched in strength, they didn't even dare to show their faces?

The perspective shifts to the moon palace.

"Lord Shizheng, the barrier at the bamboo forest where Princess Kaguya was exiled remains unbroken. If we don't increase its strength..."

"No, the existence of the guardian of Princess Kaguya is a variable. As for Princess Kaguya, she will return; born from the moon, she cannot refuse the call from the moon."

"Excuse my bluntness, but was exiling Princess Kaguya... truly the right choice?"

“You must understand, she had already begun to grow. The power she gained from the incident with Tsukihime was already enough to resist the baptism of the Moon Feather Robe. If we don’t exile her to the mortal realm as soon as possible, how can we stop her from regaining her power?”

Faced with his subordinates' doubts, the Moon Palace's ruler, Si Zheng, remained calm.

He raised his eyes and examined the Moon Palace.

They easily detected traces of Kaguya's berserk state when she last awakened her power.

The Moon Palace still bears the remnants of that great disaster.

and.

Since losing Princess Kaguya, the Moon Palace has become visibly dim.

It is no longer as bright as it used to be.

"Please forgive me, Your Excellency, your choice is indeed beyond question."

“I understand your thoughts. Exiling Princess Kaguya did indeed come at a heavy price for us. The lunar phases were unstable for a long time before they stabilized, and we could no longer descend to the mortal realm to collect wishes. Many of the Moon People perished…”

As Si Zheng recalled how the Moon Palace had become increasingly unsustainable over the years without Princess Kaguya's help, he was actually quite anxious.

Considering the formidable power protecting Kaguya, he was unwilling to engage in immediate conflict.

It would be better to wait patiently for Princess Kaguya to come on her own.

As long as Princess Kaguya's power is restored.

She would never allow the Moon Palace, her homeland, to be swallowed up by the dark side of the moon.

Her unique "heart" is both the hope and the weakness of the Moon Palace.