Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"...Thank you."

Senhime remained polite even after hearing the praise.

Seeing that Princess Senhime was still depressed, Kousaka Kyosuke smiled and said, "Shall I play a piece for you too?"

After saying that, he took out his flute and played a melodious tune.

He knew of Senhime's troubles.

They also knew very well that their attempts to comfort them were futile.

"Years of effort are no match for a blood relative. Only the person experiencing it truly understands how painful that sense of defeat and powerlessness is. I'd better not utter a word."

Kyosuke Kousaka played with great care and didn't do anything unnecessary.

Even without knowing the specifics, he wouldn't do anything unnecessary.

Because only you can untangle the knots in your heart.

Anyone who tries to interfere will only make things worse.

Senhime, listening to the flute music that seemed to cleanse one's soul, looked completely lost in thought.

Many things flashed through her mind—the Song of Promise, the Tide of Contract, becoming Queen, guarding the Sea of ​​Immortality…

Countless years of effort have ultimately failed to gain recognition.

She was dissatisfied; she was angry.

She has to keep working hard!

She simply wanted to protect the Sea of ​​Immortality and every member of her people within it!

Why did Tide reject her?

The flute music stopped.

Seeing that Senhime was still in a daze, Kousaka Kyosuke decided to join her in the daze as well.

"I miss everyone so much. I'll definitely catch up with you all when I get back. I caught so many seafood full of spiritual energy in my space; the banquet will be even more lively then..."

Just like always.

Kyosuke Kosaka was still thinking about holding a banquet.

After all, when he first came into this world, he was thinking about having fun and having a good time.

But after ending his single life, he started thinking about how to live a better life.

Thinking back carefully to my original thoughts.

Kyosuke Kousaka now understood why his thinking had changed.

When I was single, I thought I would do whatever made me happy, and so what if I caused trouble? At worst, I would just have sex.

What happens after you're no longer single?

Kyosuke Kosaka believed he should provide better conditions for those around him, so he made a little extra effort.

At the very least, the treatment of partners and their relatives has been significantly improved.

Ultimately, this led to the establishment of a power structure and a community of shared interests.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't seem to have much aversion to it.

They did not regard these as burdens or hindrances.

Ultimately, he had a great positive emotional response to this, and was happy all day long.

that's enough.

It's better than having fun when you're single.

What's not to like?

"If we weren't married, we'd probably be watching the Merfolk King like a clown, just for fun."

Kyosuke Kousaka couldn't help but think again.

After interacting with the Merfolk King a few more times, he realized that this guy was just relying on the authority established by the former queen to deceive Princess Senhime and the other citizens.

If I had to point out any redeeming qualities, they would probably be that they are ruthless and greedy.

Ruthless, in the sense that they had the guts to kill the Queen.

Greed lies in the fact that she dares to want even more, and now she even plans to seize Suzuka Gozen's shark bloodline.

From an objective perspective, he was a ruthless and ambitious figure.

He's not tactful enough when it comes to handling things.

He's really terrible at lying!

Senhime may not have noticed because she was caught up in the situation.

People like Kyosuke Kousaka, as well as Kagura and Princess Kingyo, actually noticed the problem.

Kyosuke Kosaka had observed this.

Then, the merman king, who had been sitting in a high position from beginning to end and considered himself to be of noble status, did not pay attention.

That's already arrogance.

Forget it, let him be arrogant.

When he thinks everything is safe and his true colors are revealed, he'll punch him in the face.

"Thank you, Mr. Kyosuke."

Senhime suddenly spoke up.

“Thank you too much,” Kousaka Kyosuke shook his head. “Besides, I was just returning the favor.”

Senhime's cool and aloof expression underwent a subtle change, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

"Your flute playing is so beautiful."

"You flatter me. I still think your singing is better."

"If you'd like to listen, you can talk to me anytime."

"Ok."

Kousaka Kyosuke responded with a smile.

Suddenly, Senhime looked flustered as if she had remembered something.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Kyosuke, I have some urgent business to attend to..."

"Okay, I can go back by myself. You go ahead and do your work."

"I'm sorry, please excuse me."

Senhime bowed her head solemnly and then turned to leave.

With a flick of its long tail, its graceful figure vanished in an instant.

Kyosuke Kousaka is quite strange.

what happened?

Is there anything urgent?

Considering his own position, Kyosuke Kosaka decided to leave it alone.

However, within minutes, he sensed through the contract that Senhime's life force was rapidly depleting, and he went to her.

He was not only curious but also quite worried, as he had no idea what was going on.

Regardless of how things are handled, Senhime has always been very respectful and polite to him, so he naturally feels it's his duty to reciprocate.

It's only right to show some concern.

Quickly reach an altar—

Kyosuke Kosaka finally saw Princess Senhime.

Senhime's eyes were lifeless.

He was kneeling in the center of the high altar, having already plunged an ice pick into his chest, and bright red blood flowed all over the ground.

This is a very strange scene.

Kousaka Kyosuke did not act immediately, but instead observed his surroundings.

It was discovered that the location where Senhime was standing was the center of a magic circle, and there was a group of female merfolk in front of her.

"Senhime sacrificed her life force to activate the magic circle, and the magic circle's power is applied to the merfolk in order to..."

After quickly analyzing the situation, Kyosuke Kosaka finally made his move.

He first melted the ice spikes in Senhime's hand, raised his hand to heal her injuries, and then cast a spell on the merfolk in front of Senhime.

"Is it because loneliness and despair have trapped you in a nightmare, forcing you to use the power of a magic circle to exorcise it?"

"...Please let me go, Mr. Kyosuke."

Senhime, whose eyes had been vacant, regained her senses very quickly and tried to break free from Kousaka Kyosuke's support.