Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"So it's Kagura... Then we'll wait another two years."

With a look of sudden realization, Menreiki continued to move slowly and methodically.

The gentle touch on her hair was just right, yet her heart was filled with joy and excitement.

Kyosuke Kosaka came over and even took a bath with her.

She was very happy.

Suddenly, several masks of different expressions and sizes appeared around him.

Mian Lingqi frowned, a hint of displeasure rising in her heart.

"Master! You should have Kyosuke all to yourself!"

How can a third person be involved in a relationship?

"My master! We will lend you our help..."

Women, children, monkeys... the masks chattered incessantly, making a racket.

Menreiki raised his hand.

*Snap!*

With a single slap, the masks were all shattered to pieces by the spirit.

"I'm starting to hate masks."

Menreiki pouted, her blue eyes revealing a deep, resolute light.

Previously, she didn't mind these masks appearing.

Because these masks were the only things that kept her company while she talked.

Nowadays, Menreiki is becoming increasingly disliked.

Even though she understood that her transformation into a monster was related to these masks, she still couldn't hide her feelings of rejection.

Occasionally, the thought would flash through my mind whether I could eliminate the will of these masks.

While it's true that removing the mask's will would weaken her abilities, she found these masks annoying.

Why would someone who is perfectly happy want to ruin her happiness?

That's really treacherous.

It seems I'll have to focus on this for the next while.

"It should be fine in a little while..."

at the same time.

Kousaka Kyosuke had finished negotiating with Kuro Seimei, Ōtengu, Yuki-onna, and the group headed towards Menreiki's residence.

"I didn't expect you to bring a gift when you came to visit."

"Isn't this common sense? Besides, when someone asks for a favor, one should naturally make the right gesture."

Kuro Seimei spoke frankly to Kousaka Kyosuke.

The snow woman looked guilty: "I'm sorry, I've become a burden to Lord Kuro Seimei."

Kuro Seimei shook his head: "You are an indispensable partner on my path to achieving my plan, not a burden."

Ōtengu also comforted Yuki-onna: "The most correct thing to do is to heal quickly and then serve Lord Kuro Seimei."

Kousaka Kyosuke thought for a moment, but still didn't say anything.

"I'm not on their team, so joining the conversation would only make the atmosphere awkward, wouldn't it?"

He was quite familiar with the situation of the three of them.

Basically, Kuro Seimei wanted to create a world that was friendly to yokai, or at least one where humans could not bully yokai, and the Ōtengu and Yuki-onna naturally gave their full support.

That's pretty much it.

Kyosuke Kousaka secretly supported it as well.

With Kuro Seimei's existence, some Onmyoji or samurai who enslave and abuse yokai would feel a bit wary.

At the very least, it makes people afraid to act recklessly.

all in all.

After Kuro Seimei, Yuki-onna, and Ōtengu finished speaking, the journey was quite quiet.

Upon arriving at Menreiki's residence and entering, Kuro Seimei greeted Menreiki warmly.

"Nice to meet you, I am Kuro Seimei."

"Hello, I am Menreiki. Please take a seat and have some tea. I just brewed it. I don't know if it suits your taste."

Menreiki replied very politely.

The tea, seemingly freshly brewed, is served in an antique-style ceramic cup, still steaming.

Kousaka Kyosuke, who hadn't spoken the entire time, gestured to Kuro Seimei and his group.

Then, the group sat down together to enjoy tea.

After they finished their tea, Menreiki took the initiative to say, "Do you want me to stop this older sister from melting? No problem."

Kuro Seimei asked, "What are your conditions—"

"Consider this my way of supporting you. I've heard about your achievements and think they're amazing."

"Consider it a favor I owe you."

"Fine, if you're going to be this stubborn, there's nothing I can do," Menreiki said angrily.

At that moment, she lacked nothing.

Helping the Snow Woman was a trivial matter for her.

"Now, let me be alone with this older sister."

"We'll leave now."

After finishing his tea, Kousaka Kyosuke stood up and gave Kuro Seimei and Ōtengu a wink.

Kuro Seimei and Ōtengu understood each other and then followed behind Kōsaka Kyōsuke.

The remaining Menreiki and Yuki-onna in the room gazed at each other.

Menreiki sized up the Yuki-onna for a while, and couldn't help but reveal a strange smile.

"This lady's current situation is quite amazing..."

"Just call me Yuki-onna."

"That's what the Snow Woman said calmly."

Menreiki blinked. "Okay, Yuki-onna. May I ask a few questions before the treatment?"

"can."

"Your body and soul are made of ice, aren't they? Don't you feel tired of holding so many warm memories?"

“You’re asking me to discard my memories… If this is the only way, I’d rather not get treatment.”

"Ice and snow are afraid of warmth; going against this common sense is not a good thing."

"So you're saying you can't solve it?"

"Okay, let's talk some more~ For example, I'd like to know if you've ever experienced love~"

"No, how could I think of such a thing in order to fulfill Lord Kuro Seimei's noble cause?"

The snow woman frowned, trying hard to hide the displeasure she wanted to show on her face.

Menreiki chuckled, "That's true. If you really felt love, you would have melted. How could I possibly see you right now? I'll heal you right away."

"..."

The snow woman remained silent, her inner emotions unreadable.

Mian Lingqi chuckled to himself.

In fact, she really enjoys manipulating and guiding other people's emotions.

Seeing the Snow Woman with such subtle yet unique emotional fluctuations, it's hard not to take action.

"This will definitely plant a seed deep in the Snow Woman's heart. I really look forward to the day it takes root and sprouts. By the way, if that's the case, I need to think about how to solve this problem..."

306. Righteousness and Cooperation / Komatsumaru / Green-Skirt Dandelion Girl

Menreiki Mansion.

During the time the girl was treating the snow woman.

Kousaka Kyosuke, along with Kuro Seimei and Ōtengu, went to the Watari-dono, where they could enjoy the garden view, to continue drinking tea and eating sweets.

They even started chatting casually—

"How well did you accomplish your 'greater good'? Have you gained any deeper insights into life? If so, why not share them with me?"