Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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In this drastically altered world, you've changed your mind?

"It seems there are no problems, that's fine then. Because purifying the fragments of the Cloud Mirror requires the help of a deity, it would be very difficult to purify the fragments without the help of this deity."

"You can't? I don't see you have any shikigami either?"

"...For someone of mediocre talent like me to make a contract with a god, there is a considerable price to pay."

Fujiwara Michitsuna looked at Kousaka Kyosuke speechlessly.

Kyosuke Kosaka leaned back slightly.

Being looked at like he was an idiot made him feel like his intelligence was being trampled on.

its not right.

As someone who worships the gods of Itsukushima, shouldn't you be using your life force to maintain the contract or something?

Why would they just hand it over to an Onmyoji with such a bad reputation? That doesn't make sense.

314. The Main Family and the Branch Family / Related to Itsukushima / Minamoto no Yorimitsu's Request

Although he found Fujiwara no Michitsuna's question strange, Kousaka Kyosuke didn't bother to say anything more to him.

Let's purify the fragments of the Cloud Mirror first.

Judging from the number of Cloud Mirror fragments in Seimei's possession, this was quite a large project.

According to the development trajectory.

Seimei had no choice but to go in a direction where a large amount of spiritual energy was being absorbed.

Compared to many uncertain and unknown territories.

A place storing a large amount of spiritual energy can indeed purify all the remaining fragments of the Cloud Mirror.

Judging from the spiritual energy lost during this period, it can definitely be described as massive.

Kyosuke Kousaka was well aware that most of these people were transported to the Heavenly Realm by Orochi.

Seimei has his sights set on this batch of spiritual energy.

The plan is to use it to completely purify the other fragments of the Cloud Mirror.

Kousaka Kyosuke himself?

He planned to do his job as promised to Fujiwara no Michitsuna.

The Heavenly Realm will be visited by Seimei, Minamoto no Hiromasa, Minamoto no Yorimitsu and Onikiri, and even Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji will go there together.

This team is so impressive that they could even attempt to defeat Orochi.

Therefore, there is no need for him to go there.

It would be really tiring to go through that.

Let's just be lazy.

They went to the sleeping quarters.

Kyosuke Kosaka was very straightforward in telling his other partners that he was going to Itsukushima.

"Itsukushima has many rich mineral resources, a pleasant climate, and fertile land, making it a good place. However, it is said that it lost its basic shipping route to Kyoto more than forty years ago."

Fujishikibu Mikako seemed unaware of the details and unusually offered an explanation.

Fujiwara no Tokimi's father, Fujiwara no Shikibu, was quite intelligent when she was young and was willing to teach her a lot of knowledge, including books on Chinese characters.

He would also occasionally tell her about some of the events that had happened over the years.

Fujishikibu remembered all of these very clearly.

"More than forty years ago..." Xiangzi pondered for a moment, then a thought flashed through her mind, "Could it be a problem with Ono no Miyako?"

Kousaka Kyosuke let out a soft "Eh?": "I'm not quite sure about that, but thinking about it carefully, it seems quite possible."

Xiangzi didn't keep them in suspense and provided them with some information about the Mughal people.

"Prince Ono is none other than Lord Saneyoshi, who once served as Regent and Regent-Chief, and his current successor is his adopted son, Lord Saneyoshi..."

Many people in the sleeping quarters actually had a basic understanding of some of the famous figures in the court.

Fujiwara no Saneyuki was one of them.

During the time that the Taoist priest served as his advisor, this person neither flattered the Taoist priest nor had any contact with the Yi-Zhou faction.

Therefore, he is considered a very famous person.

Others who had studied history seriously in school also knew Fujiwara no Miyori quite well.

Shizuko thought to herself, "Isn't this just me making fun of myself, 'The Famous Regent'? He really is famous."

It was from Fujiwara no Saneyori's branch that the main line of the Northern Clan began to become a collateral branch.

The so-called collateral branches are gradually becoming the mainstream.

"If that's the case, we need to be careful from the moment we get ashore," Su Yi reminded him.

She was quite familiar with the conflicts between direct and collateral branches, and between the main family and the branch families.

No matter how close brothers are, they can become strangers when it comes to matters concerning their future prospects and interests.

The host family is also facing this problem at this time.

Ultimately, many members of the main family sacrificed their lives during this period of more than a year.

It's understandable that those who want to separate from their families are eager to make changes.

However, as long as the elders manage things well, this is not a big problem.

“Their samurai group, the ‘Hyakuninju,’ is quite famous,” said Kousaka Kyosuke.

Su Chang paused for a moment, then said, "Then I'll change into a shrine maiden's outfit. That way, they won't be too wary of me."

"Lady Su Chang is wise."

Sitting next to Su Chang, Kiryuin Kaede casually offered a compliment, her head nodding reflexively.

She wholeheartedly agreed with Su Chang's approach.

"Samurai typically deal with Onmyoji by launching surprise attacks or using drugs to control them; in short, they avoid direct confrontation..."

Horikita Suzune also shared her opinion at the opportune moment.

Having been here for some time, she naturally understood that there was nothing inappropriate about offering such a reminder.

As long as you don't deliberately overstep any boundaries of your identity, you have a lot of freedom of speech.

“It’s almost exactly what I thought.” Kousaka Kyosuke smiled at Horikita Suzune and said, “I’ll keep that in mind. If there are no problems, I plan to take control of all the samurai on Itsukushima after we land.”

Xiangzi had a speechless expression on her face.

"Lord Kyosuke, I don't think this is Lord Michizane's idea."

“Yes, that’s my idea. Let him handle the aftermath. After all, I can’t afford to overlook anything on my end,” said Kyosuke Kosaka.

The power of the Cloud Mirror fragments is unstable.

It could explode at any moment due to any variable.

If the whole island is gone, there will be even more problems.

"Very well, it's more important that Lord Kyosuke is safe. Then I'll have to trouble Lord Michitsuna."

Xiangzi suddenly laughed again.

She should be happy that Kyosuke Kosaka thinks this way.

If you always maintain this cautious attitude towards everything, then there certainly won't be any problems.

Safety is the most important thing.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work, but I won't cause him too much trouble. I'll handle this—I won't chat any longer now, I'm leaving now, we'll keep in touch by letter later. Menreiki, Kagura, Susou..."

Kyosuke Kosaka glanced at each of his partners, then left the mother's room without hesitation.

Kagura, Susou, and Menreiki nodded to their other companions first, then followed closely behind Kousaka Kyosuke.

A group of couples watched the group leave without making a big show of saying goodbye.

Kyosuke Kosaka had previously stated that he didn't like this.

Outside the mansion.

Kousaka Kyosuke did not rush to Fujiwara Michitsuna's residence immediately, but instead prepared to send Menreiki back first.

The method of escort was also very tender; they were carried in their arms.

With just a glance down, you can see Mianlingqi, who is as petite, delicate, and exquisite as a doll.

"You can also stroll around the Yokai Market at other times; it's more lively there. As for the Imperial Palace, feel free to go there if you want. After all, everyone's so enthusiastic; I'd feel bad if you couldn't handle it..."

Kyosuke Kousaka smiled as he spoke to Menreiki.

Menreiki's condition is getting better and better.

But that doesn't mean we can ignore our concern for her.