Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Even though Minamoto no Hiromasa recognized the gods like Ara and Susanoo.

However, this does not mean that Minamoto no Hiromasa was willing to follow their orders without missing a single detail.

"Lady Yaobikuni, Lord Hiromasa, now is not the time to argue!" Shiro shouted.

Suddenly, Xiaobai wished that Kousaka Kyosuke or Kagura were here, so that the disagreement on their ideas wouldn't arise so quickly.

Seimei, who was still deep in thought, suddenly said:

"Boya, you need to understand that most Onmyoji rely on the power of Shikigami to fight."

Xiao Bai let out a soft "uh," as if complaining, and then recounted the situation he had just discovered.

"I suddenly remembered that Lord Hiromasa still doesn't have his own shikigami."

"My archery and martial arts skills are enough for me!"

"But almost none of the Onmyoji are like Lord Hiromasa."

"Nonsense, aren't Yaobikuni and Kagura all like that?"

"...So Lord Boya gave such a non-representative example."

Little White shook its head.

Ultimately, both Yaobikuni and Kagura are among the most powerful Onmyoji at present, so it's not unusual for them not to need the help of Shikigami.

The same goes for Minamoto no Hiromasa.

The barrier he created was even more unique than that of Seimei, and the Demon-Slaying Arrow he developed was capable of causing considerable damage to any god, demon, or ghost.

Despite being called an Onmyoji, he's more like an Onmyoji samurai.

Just like the most famous samurai, Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

Minamoto no Yorimitsu?

"By the way, what is Lord Raikou doing?" Shiro asked Minamoto no Hiromasa in confusion.

At this time, Minamoto no Hiromasa did not want to rely too much on the power of the gods.

Unlike Minamoto no Yorimitsu, Xiaobai knew very well that Minamoto no Yorimitsu was quite averse to any existence other than humans. Only now did Xiaobai realize why this most famous samurai had not appeared on the front lines.

Minamoto no Hiromasa replied, "He is creating the Oni Soldier Corps not far from here, intending to use them to create an even more powerful barrier."

"That's a real pity. Lord Susanoo used his divine power to protect Kyoto, and Lord Raimitsu's plan was all for naught."

"They are still useful! You think Susanoo won't reclaim his divine status, right? In the end, we still have to rely on our own strength! We can't place too much hope in them!"

"God... Godhood reclaimed?"

“That’s right! Even if Susanoo were to fight against those evil gods who would always emerge from the Six Paths Gate, and even their leader, Yamata no Orochi, he would still need the power of a god!”

Minamoto no Hiromasa said this with great disappointment and frustration.

The appearance of Susanoo did indeed resolve the crisis in Kyoto.

However, this is only temporary!

However, countless people do not share this view.

From what Minamoto no Hiromasa saw, he knew that everyone had already decided to live a life of ignominy.

They probably thought that Susanoo would use his divine power to protect them for the rest of their lives, and after he died, they wouldn't care about the "nothingness" erosion or the evil god's descent to destroy the world!

It was precisely because he vaguely saw this in everyone that Minamoto no Hiromasa felt repulsed by everyone's reliance on the power of the gods.

He desperately didn't want his other companions, who had previously worked together to fight against the evil gods, to gradually lose their fighting spirit because of Susanoo's heroic efforts.

If that's really the case, then everything is beyond saving!

"It seems that the initial easing of the war has actually caused people to lose their courage and their war-weariness to intensify."

Seimei, who had a great understanding of human nature, knew Minamoto no Hiromasa's true thoughts and couldn't help but sigh.

Seimei was not afraid of any pain or death.

However, he did not expect that some of his former companions would gradually turn against him.

"Who knows, after a while, there might be 'pro-war' and 'pro-peace' factions appearing in Kyoto."

A vague, unreadable expression flickered deep within Yaobikuni's eyes.

She couldn't help but think of what she had experienced in the past.

Because of her immortality, some nobles who coveted her feared that this important secret would spread, so they destroyed the place where she lived.

This terrifying distortion of human nature is truly unpleasant.

"Peace?" Minamoto no Hiromasa laughed in anger. "I remember the words of those evil gods very clearly! Have you forgotten everything they said?"

Xiaobai recalled, "I remember the evil gods saying that Kyoto, a place rife with sin and intertwined desires, is the fruit of the seeds they left behind that have already taken root and sprouted. Therefore, the evil gods who want to reap the harvest will definitely not give anyone the slightest chance to escape."

Yaobikuni chuckled.

"That's not necessarily true. As the progenitors of evil, and the evil gods who later escaped, they might promise the people of Kyoto that we might have the opportunity to become enemies of humanity."

"Lady Yaobikuni, what you said is terrifying!"

Little White screamed.

Seimei looked at Yaobikuni, who was clearly recalling something, and suddenly felt a little tired.

Seimei didn't want to say much to comfort people, because sometimes it might only make them feel more pain.

"Hi! I'm back!"

A voice came from the doorway.

When everyone looked towards the door, they were surprised to find the figures of Kousaka Kyosuke, Kagura, and Longkui.

Xiaobai asked in surprise, "Lord Kyosuke, weren't you supposed to go back to rest?"

“I would like to,” Kyosuke Kosaka said wearily. “The problem is that even if I pretend to faint, a lot of strangers will come to visit me. I feel very tired even pretending to be sick, so I came here to rest.”

Yes, Kyosuke Kosaka realized he had underestimated the tactlessness of those people, and after yet another unfamiliar nobleman visited him while he was feigning illness, he immediately woke up and ran to the front lines of the battlefield.

Minamoto no Hiromasa was furious: "Those bastards!"

"Stop cursing, we're all related." Kousaka Kyosuke waved his hand, then added, "Where's the place to sleep? I want to sleep."

Minamoto no Hiromasa said, "I'll take you there. Kagura, Aoi, you guys..."

"I'll lead the way later," Yaobikuni said to Minamoto no Hiromasa with a smile.

Minamoto no Hiromasa gave a soft "hmm," and then led the yawning Kousaka Kyosuke to another empty room.

"It seems everyone in Kyoto thinks the war is over," Kagura suddenly said after Minamoto no Hiromasa and Kousaka Kyosuke had completely left.

Longkui looked puzzled and said, "The end? It's only just beginning."

Upon hearing what the two were saying, Yaobikuni couldn't help but look at Seimei.

"The most brilliant and talented Onmyoji of our time, perhaps we should address another matter first."

"It's alright, I've already thought of a suitable candidate, and it seems he's quite quick to act."

Eh?

Seeing that its master, Seimei, who had been watching closely, was looking towards the door, Shiro couldn't help but turn its head to look at the door as well.

Immediately, they spotted a handsome man wearing glasses.

"Master Michizuna?"

"I'm here to apologize for what Kyosuke went through before."

Fujiwara no Michitsuna first focused his gaze on Kagura and Longkui, looking apologetic.

Kagura said, "It's okay, everyone's just nervous."

Moreover, Kyosuke had already complained, and Kagura added the rest in her mind.

To be honest, Kagura didn't really like those people who seemed to be causing trouble and disturbing her rest, but considering that each of them exuded anxiety and fear about the future, she gradually came to understand them.

Of course, I still don't like it.

Kagura's most cherished person is Kousaka Kyosuke. Naturally, Kagura wouldn't like it if Kousaka Kyosuke's rest was disturbed.

“I’m more concerned about the attitude of those in power in Kyoto.” Longkui looked at Fujiwara no Michitsuna solemnly. “At this crucial moment, no one can be allowed to hold us back! Not even a little bit! Their attitude makes me very uneasy.”

be honest.

Longkui felt that Kousaka Kyosuke could easily escape this chaotic court on his own.

The main issue is that the current performance of those in power gives Longkui a very unreliable feeling.

“I have already spoken to the Regent Master in detail,” Fujiwara no Michitsuna said with a serious expression. “He will keep the other court nobles in check and will not allow anyone to have any thoughts of avoiding war!”

“To exert strong pressure...that’s a very bold move.”

Longkui looked surprised.

Kyosuke Kosaka also briefly explained some basic information about the Yamato court to her.

Therefore, Longkui knew that the Taoist priest had a very tenacious competitor on his side. For this reason, if the Taoist priest acted too ruthlessly, it would cause his supporters to turn to the other side.

Fujiwara Michitsuna shook his head: "Actually, everyone knows that there is no other choice at this point. If we expect any mercy from the villains, it will only lead to the most tragic end."