Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"I don't know if Hayato will change his ways after this incident."

"All I can do is make his situation worse, so that he has no desire to maintain his previous group anymore."

Although Ayanokouji dismantled Hayato's group through face-to-face interrogation.

He was still very worried.

Since killing was not an option, Ayanokouji could only hint to the head steward to teach Hayato and his father a lesson.

What others would certainly consider despicable behavior is perfectly normal to Ayanokouji.

Because he and Hachiman had risked their lives to survive, they were able to live a little more easily at this moment.

Kyoto is much quieter than before.

But to Ayanokoji, it seemed more like an undercurrent.

Therefore, he had no interest in doing anything else.

I hope to solve everything once and for all.

What about Hayato and his father, Masato?

Ayanokouji's idea was simple: suppress them for a while to deter people from getting close.

Once he's completely isolated, it'll be none of Ayanokouji's business anymore!

It's better than Hayato, who has recovered, continuing to rebuild the group he dismantled.

If that situation really happens, there's a high chance Ayanokouji will actually take action.

to be honest.

It's so complicated to do something so simple.

I also need my younger sister to help.

While feeling frustrated, Ayanokouji also thoroughly disliked the other students in Hachiman.

"...Never mind, Hachi is too important as a companion, there's no need to create distance between us."

After thinking it over, Ayanokouji suppressed his murderous intent.

Having been in this era for half a year, I've tricked my classmates, killed monsters, and even slain thieves...

Ayanokouji's personality had long been tainted with a bloodthirsty nature.

However, he harbors no hostility towards anyone, but his killing intent towards his enemies is very strong.

And Hachiman?

Ayanokoji was curious how someone who, like him, had killed monsters and thieves could still maintain this kind of mentality.

From an objective point of view, shouldn't someone as kind-hearted as Hikigaya have gone insane after killing so many people?

Ayanokouji was very curious and kept observing.

This is something he would actively pay attention to after coming into this world.

By the way, Ayanokouji is also observing his younger sister, Shizuko.

He found Shizuko increasingly unsettling.

Lately, I've been giving him the feeling of a nine-lived cat... I don't know if it's just my imagination?

"Lord Kiyotaka, please forgive me and my son!"

The even louder pleading voices pulled Ayanokouji back to his senses.

"Are you trying to get Haruno's attention?"

Ayanokouji's heart tightened slightly.

She recalled that her father had once visited the manor and chatted with Hayato.

It is speculated that the two families are either family friends or business and political partners.

The relationship isn't particularly close, but it's definitely not that of strangers...

Just as Ayanokoji had expected, Haruno had come over.

Yes, Yang Nai gritted her teeth and went to the gate of the manor she was heading to.

Her purpose in coming here was to take over the nearly one hundred villagers of the manor.

Unexpectedly, they encountered an extremely awkward situation.

I really want to leave.

"Lord Kiyotaka." Yangno took the lead in greeting with a smile.

"Yang No."

Ayanokouji greeted him with a smile, completely ignoring Masato beside him.

After greeting him, he looked embarrassed.

"Please excuse me, I didn't mean to let you witness such an unpleasant scene."

"Ha ha……"

Yang chuckled dryly.

She found herself in the most embarrassing situation of her life.

Ayanokouji didn't want to offend anyone.

What about the uncle I know?

I really don't want to get involved... Who knows what he did?

“Alright,” Ayanokouji turned to Masato with an impatient look and said, “I have not held you or your son responsible in any way. If you continue to pester me, then don’t blame me for being ruthless.”

"……Yes."

Seeing that the warning was particularly clear, the politician retreated sheepishly.

He came here to beg for forgiveness.

Ideally, Ayanokouji could intercede on their behalf and persuade the head steward not to pursue the matter.

Even knowing that the possibility is extremely slim.

But at least it's better than doing nothing...

Unfortunately, we were met with indifference upon meeting.

Yang Nai, who clearly saw this scene, had already tried to run away.

He immediately realized that there was little room for maneuver, and felt sorrow and despair.

"It seems I have no choice but to try asking Changgo for help..."

They already knew that Hikigaya and Ayanokoji were both vassals of the current head of the Prosecutor's Office.

Even politicians may harbor a final, unfulfilled hope.

But he understood even more clearly that that hope was far more difficult to realize!

It would certainly not be as easy as him begging Ayanokouji to plead for him now.

But can we not try?

The head of the village made no attempt to conceal his malice.

Other colleagues also avoided him upon seeing him, fearing they wouldn't be able to get away in time.

Despite his despair, Zhengren still left.

With a sliver of rationality remaining, he knew that he absolutely could not afford to offend Ayanokouji any further.

"Hehe..." Yang Nai was still awkwardly laughing.

The person who handed over the new residents to her this time was Ayanokoji.

She had no choice but to stay.

Ayanokouji, on the other hand, acted quite naturally and even deliberately recounted the whole story.

“The son of that official allowed his followers to come out, and those followers seemed to know Ah Ba and kept harassing him.”

"Recently, I really couldn't stand it anymore, because they've started openly stalking me and Ah Ba with expressions of hatred..."

Yang Nai was stunned: "..."

What kind of crazy move is this?

Isn't Masato's son Hayato Hayama?

"...So, Hayato, you really are amazing."

Even though she wasn't supposed to easily show her emotions, Haruno was still stunned.

She wanted to take a deep breath immediately, but suddenly felt that Kyoto was too comfortable.

Compared to Heijō-kyō, where she had spent half a year, this must be paradise.