Chapter 54: Become the Yotsuba Family Head
"You investigated me?"
"That's only natural."
Maya took a sip of tea, speaking unhurriedly, "No matter what, you are a magic adjuster who came out of the Fourth Research Lab. Essentially, you are the Yotsuba Family's property, so I naturally have the right to supervise."
"Are you serious?"
"Yes."
The moment her words fell.
An invisible psion wave spread out, enveloping Maya's body, as if Mahiru could easily kill this fragile woman with just a thought.
"Mahiru-kun, no!"
Miyuki noticed the abnormality and quickly grabbed Mahiru's arm, urging him not to act impulsively.
Even Ayako was greatly startled.
She didn't even know who to help; on one side was the respected Maya-sama, and on the other was her most beloved and revered cousin!
And Yotsuba Maya now raised her eyes from her teacup and met his gaze again.
Although Mahiru couldn't discern this woman's true thoughts, from the depths of her pupils, he saw an indescribable emotion swirling.
She even completely disregarded his threat, throwing out an even more explosive piece of news.
"But something surprised me. That girl who just left, Mibu Sayaka. You've already taken her, haven't you?
Minami wasn't bad either, so why was she taken first by an outsider?"
"Ugh—??!!!"
Yotsuba Mahiru couldn't help but let out an embarrassing sound, and even the psion wave couldn't be maintained, instantly dissipating completely.
"Ah…"
This sound came from Miyuki.
She covered her mouth, as if she had cast Ice Mist Divine Realm and frozen herself, but a complex, discolored flame swirled in her constantly blinking eyes.
She repeatedly confirmed between Mahiru and Maya.
As for Ayako, she couldn't utter a sound at this moment, a sense of exhaustion, appearing from nowhere like a surging tide, poured into her limbs and bones, and with a dizzying sensation in her brain, she almost fainted.
Her Mahiro-senpai, who had taught her how to use magic correctly since childhood and had always protected her…
Had actually been taken by another woman?!
What kind of joke was this?!
If this was a dream, she wished she could wake up quickly.
"Oh my, what an interesting reaction."
Maya deliberately covered her mouth with one hand, widened her eyes slightly, and feigned a surprised expression.
It was as if she was playing dumb, showing an emotion like, "Did I say something wrong?"
But in reality, she couldn't hide the corners of her mouth that were curving upwards wildly!!!
This woman, as always, was full of malicious fun!
"Aunt, is what you said… true?"
Seemingly having calmed down, Miyuki clutched her chest and asked earnestly.
"Miyuki, are you very concerned?"
"Yes."
Miyuki nodded.
Not only her, but Ayako was also very concerned.
It was just that she wasn't as bold as Miyuki and didn't dare to directly question Maya.
However, neither of them had ever thought of getting an answer from Mahiro from beginning to end.
This made Maya find it very interesting.
"Since you're so concerned, how about Miyuki, you become Masayuki's wife? Oh, and Ayako too."
"Ah? This…?!
Miyuki panicked.
Although she understood that as a Yotsuba Family magician, she had no right to choose her own marriage, but to suddenly talk about getting married…
Even if it was Mahiro-senpai, it was a bit too sudden, wasn't it?
Ayako, on the other hand, was more direct, immediately standing up from the sofa and declaring!
"I have no problem! Madam Head, I am willing to marry Mahiro-senpai!"
Yotsuba Mahiro: "..."
This farce had made him unable to help but rub his forehead, feeling a terrible headache.
"Yotsuba Maya… I think you really have nothing serious to do!"
"Oh my, is Masayuki not satisfied with such an arrangement?"
As if she had already anticipated his reaction, Maya leisurely sipped her warm black tea, even changing the way she addressed him.
Her crossed toes were now gently tapping out a joyful arc.
"Is this a matter of satisfaction or dissatisfaction? Do you think this kind of occasion is suitable for such a joke?"
"It's not a joke, you know."
Maya put down her teacup and said calmly, "Koichi, that is, the head of the Seven Herbs Family, is now eagerly hoping to marry his daughter to you.
And you are now the most sought-after existence among the Hundred Families, the Eighteen Auxiliary Houses, and even the Ten Master Clans; you yourself should be well aware of this, shouldn't you?
If I don't make a move now, my beloved Masayuki might be snatched away~"
Why does a forty-year-old woman feign the demeanor of a maiden!
This sentence was perfectly suited to describe Yotsuba Maya at this moment.
And he, of course, understood what she was saying; he had known it when Mayumi told him about her family affairs that day.
Not to mention that there is no concept of monogamy among magicians; in fact, to produce more excellent bloodlines and continue their families, magicians often have many partners.
Otherwise, where would all those branch families of magician families come from?
But the problem is…
He shifted his gaze to Miyuki, who was already blushing intensely on the other side.
Then he looked back at Maya and said,
"Forget it, I don't want to argue about this with you here. Since you want to monitor my life, then satisfy your voyeuristic Hobbies.
I only have one request: don't lay a hand on the people around me."
"That goes without saying."
Maya responded in a syrupy, sticky voice, "They are all my future daughters-in-law, why would I lay a hand on them? On the contrary, I will protect them well for you."
"Tsk."
Mahiro clicked his tongue slightly and said, "Alright then, let's talk about my main business. I need information about the international criminal organization 'Headless Dragon' (No Head Dragon)."
"Oh?"
Maya raised her eyelids in surprise to look at him, then a smile curved on her lips.
"You're moving faster than I expected; I thought it would take you a few more days to find out."
"What do you mean? Don't tell me you're involved in the off-board betting for the Nine Schools Competition."
"Hehe, how could that be? The Yotsuba Family doesn't stoop to such low-level things."
Maya lightly covered her red lips, letting out a silvery laugh.
"However, I can tell you about the Headless Dragon, but you have to answer me one question: Is this revenge for the little girl from the Seven Herbs Family? Or for Miyuki? Or… is it for someone around you?"
As she said this, a bewitching curve appeared on Maya's lips.
"If I say it's for Miyuki, would you believe me?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Miyuki looked at him with great emotion.
But Maya seemed even more pleased.
"I believe you. Since it's something my child said, how could I not believe it?"
"But more than that, it's for revenge against those repeated provocations, isn't it?"
Before he could speak, Maya said this.
This woman had completely anticipated what he was going to say.
"I'm very satisfied with your answer, so I'll tell you. The head of the East Japan headquarters of the international criminal organization [Headless Dragon (No Head Dragon)] is named Douglas Huang, and he is a confidant of the leader Richard Sun.
However, speaking of Richard Sun, there's an interesting piece of information, and it has quite a significant connection to you~"
At this point, Maya paused, as if deliberately building suspense, picked up her teacup to moisten her throat, and then continued, "Black Teacher, Gide Schetz Black, is the supreme commander of the international terrorist organization [Blanche], and there's an unclear relationship between him and Richard Sun…"
"I'm not interested in that."
Mahiro directly interrupted, "Just tell me his location at the Japan headquarters. That's all I need to know."
"Hehe, of course, no problem. I will give the relevant information to Ayako and Fumiya. This time, they will assist you in the operation."
Hearing this, Mahiro's gaze fell on Ayako, and he found her playfully winking at him.
"However, this information isn't provided for free. I also have a request."
"I knew it… Speak."
"I need you to become the head of the Yotsuba Family."