Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"...It seems that there is no need to consider the follow-up issues anymore."

Ayanokoji walked quietly.

Prajna asked again in confusion, "So Huang Guang was taught a lesson?"

Hachiman explained in detail:

"I have a relationship with Lord Kyosuke, and Lord Raihei probably knows that too, so Huang Guang will likely be punished later..."

Prajna smiled knowingly.

An unprecedented sense of warmth and intimacy slowly emerged.

He was completely captivated.

"Is it because you're worried that I'll go and help with revenge, thus attracting the attention of the Onmyoji who's exorcising the demons, that you're explaining in such detail?"

— Prajna is very perceptive.

It is possible to discern the essence of a person from their behavior and words.

Just as Hannya can easily see Ayanokouji's heart, which is driven by self-interest but is empty and impoverished.

He could also easily see Hikigaya's genuine kindness and consideration for others.

This is what Prajna has always wanted...

He wanted to hold on tight!

They were also terrified that their behavior would be disliked by others.

Therefore, they only appear every two or three days, when they estimate that Hachiman is free.

The rest of the time, he mostly followed behind Hachiman.

"Is it explained to Hannya?" Ayanokouji asked in surprise as he gradually realized the situation.

Then consider the attitudes of Kyosuke Kousaka and Hikigaya.

He suddenly realized that he knew absolutely nothing.

It seems that Hachiman has unknowingly gained a powerful ally.

This is a good thing.

Although it is said that Hannya's attitude toward Hikigaya is highly questionable.

However, since even the master, Kyosuke Kousaka, thinks it's fine.

Then he won't need to worry too much.

Immediately, Ayanokouji wondered if he should take his leave and leave Hikigaya and Hannya alone.

This should increase Prajna's favorability.

After all, Ayanokouji isn't blind.

It was immediately clear that Prajna was only interested in Hikigaya, and it would be tactless for him to continue to obstruct her.

"You two continue chatting, I'll go first..."

Halfway through his sentence, Ayanokouji noticed that Hannya suddenly turned her head to look in one direction.

He vaguely sensed a sinister and terrifying aura emanating from Prajna.

"Someone is following Xiao Ba."

"...Let's go ask." Hachiman's lips twitched.

He saw a young man who had collapsed in fear at the intersection and walked over to him.

Ayanokoji followed with a furrowed brow.

The fact that Prajna exudes demonic energy is nothing to him.

What he was more curious about was... why his companion Hachiman always seemed to have problems.

It's as if Hachiman can always find something to ask him.

"Are you looking for me?"

Approaching an ordinary-looking young man, Hachiman took the initiative to ask a question.

He did want to help the person up.

Given the issues of identity and stance, let's ignore it for now.

"...Yes, yes, Lord Aba, I am a servant of Lord Yan'an's household, and I came to apologize to you."

"It's nothing, there's no need for that. Please give my regards to Lord Yan'an."

Hachiman shook his head and declined.

The young man finally calmed down and suppressed his fear.

He collapsed to the ground and simply knelt down, prostrating himself on the ground.

"No, what Lord Huang Guang did yesterday was too disrespectful, and the patriarch has also deposed him from his succession."

"At this moment, Lord Yan'an has sent his third son, Lord Yunying, to deliver gifts to you, but he can't find you anywhere, so..."

A well-organized conversation left Hachiman completely bewildered.

No, he gasped in shock!

Should inheritance rights be abolished or established?

Apologize?

How can he be so virtuous?

They're going to put him on top and roast him!

"Anyway, get up first, someone's looking over here," Ayanokouji suddenly reminded him.

Upon hearing this, the young man slowly stood up.

Completely oblivious to his disheveled appearance, he kept his head down.

This made Ayanokouji's heart skip a beat.

Could it be that even a servant in the household of that military officer is so outstanding?

"I, a mere junior official, am truly unworthy of such an apology. Please inform Lord Yan'an of this matter."

Hachiman said earnestly.

He immediately realized that the new junior officer might have found out about him, which is why he acted so quickly.

Therefore, he must not act recklessly.

By accepting the apology, where does this leave his master, Kyosuke Kousaka?

"If I accept it, it will only make people think that I am abusing my status and power."

"This will definitely affect Kyosuke-sama's reputation... Was it intentional or unintentional?"

"Ah, Lord Hachi, you're overthinking it. We just wanted to apologize for what happened yesterday..."

The young man panicked and immediately realized that there was something more to Hachiman's words.

Hachiman still declined:

"This is against etiquette. How can the son of a junior officer apologize to me?"

Zuo Guan was a fifth-rank official position, belonging to the middle-level nobility.

Even his son was of mid-level nobility.

Why should a nobody like myself accept an apology from the son of a mid-ranking nobleman?

What is this for?

It's like the popular student in the class humbly apologizing to the lower-ranking student.

This only makes people think that those at the bottom are ungrateful and lack any sense of propriety.

I wonder how Hayama and the others are doing... It's a pity I can't care anymore.

Otherwise, we would be breaking our promise to Lord Kyosuke.

"Lord Ah Ba..."

"Alright, you can go back now," Ayanokouji said politely to the young man.

Whenever Hachiman spoke too gently, he would step forward directly.

As for whether it will offend the officers?

Ayanokouji wasn't worried.

He is currently under the supervision of Kyosuke Kosaka.

Other officials did not have the power to deal with him.

In the end, the officers' family had no choice but to leave.

"I have a feeling that the officer might be plotting something..." Ayanokouji said in a low voice.