She even made a promise with Miyuki and the others that she would visit the children on Miyaki Island during the next long holiday.

It was Meiyue who made this suggestion; it's clear she really likes children.

However, a major event occurred shortly afterward—

"Huh? Kitayama-senpai is going to study abroad?!"

That's right, Kitayama is going to the United States for a short-term exchange program.

To be honest, this matter is quite unusual when you think about it carefully. Kitayama's magical abilities are very strong, especially after the injection. He can operate the CAD with both hands and release A-level destructive magic at the same time. Furthermore, the speed and accuracy of rewriting the intelligence body are greatly improved again.

To prevent the brain drain, talented individuals like this shouldn't be participating in this kind of study abroad program in the first place.

This reminded him of an interesting thing he had learned from Miyuki and others.

In mid-October, during the time he was busy on Sishao Island and hadn't yet returned to school, a major event occurred.

At that time, it was a magic high school essay competition jointly organized by nine schools, held in Yokohama, but it was attacked by Daiya during the process.

Finally, Shiba Tatsuya used "Mass Burst" to annihilate the enemy fleet, including the strategic mages on board.

This day is even referred to as "Scorching Halloween".

Then, at Christmas, Kitayama announced that he was going to study abroad, specifically in America, a country known for its strong emphasis on human rights.

No one would believe there's no connection between them.

However, today, he received a message from Maya Yotsuba.

"Sorry, Makoto, it's so late and I still have to contact you."

"Wow, that's rare. You actually apologize... Wait, where are you?"

Mahiro originally intended to mock her adoptive mother as usual, but when she realized that she didn't seem to be at the Yotsuba main family, she swallowed back what she was about to say.

"Kyushu Island."

Maya rested her chin on her hand and chuckled, "I'm currently enjoying Hakata ramen in Kyushu. By the way, Makoto, would you like to come and try some? It's quite delicious."

To prove this point, the elegant witch exuding queenly aura even shifted the camera's focus to the ramen bowl.

"...?"

I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I always feel like Yotsuba Maya is letting loose a bit.

Since receiving the injection, Maya's physical condition has been enhanced.

One of the reasons I had always stayed at home and rarely went out was due to health reasons.

It wasn't because of illness or weakness, but because they wanted to conserve their energy.

But after being enhanced, these concerns lessened, and I went out more often.

It seems she's started traveling?!

Where did that elegant witch queen go?

Mahiro felt somewhat speechless, so he sighed, rubbing his forehead:

"Forget it, I won't go. Instead, tell me what you want to talk to me about at this time."

"Hmm, that's true."

Maya smiled elegantly, seemingly muttering something like, "What a pity about such a delicious thing."

Makoto tried his best to pretend he hadn't heard.

However, one thing has never changed: Maya's smile still makes it hard to understand what this woman is thinking or what her true attitude is.

"You should know about the short-term exchange program your school organized, right, Makoto?"

"Yes, it's my classmate, Kitayama □."

"Oh, it's that child..."

Maya showed surprise, but then said, "But the exchange student sent by the United States is also a very beautiful girl. However, her identity is not ordinary. She is Major Sirius, the captain of the USNA magician unit STARS."

"Is that Gian Hillious?"

"Yes, that's right. It's good that you knew."

"I'm not a bookworm who's oblivious to what's going on around me, how could I not know?"

Mahiro, with his deadpan expression, retorted, "And I bet it's all about investigating the 'Scorching Halloween' thing, right?"

"Very perceptive, but this time you only guessed half right, Makoto."

Maya seemed to be keeping him in suspense, waiting patiently until he finally couldn't hold back any longer, sighed, and said, "Please tell me what happens next." Maya immediately smiled and continued:

"The other half is that this 'Sirius' Major came here specifically to find you, Xiao Zhen."

"Me? Surely not. I'm neither an apostle in the open nor a strategic-level mage in the shadows. What reason would they have to target an nobody like me?"

"Hehe, you're no longer a nobody."

Speaking of this, I have to thank an old friend of yours—Gide Scheerz-Heigu. To avenge his apprentice, he deliberately leaked your information to the USNA, and they placed you on the highest level of danger list.

"ha...?"

At first, he didn't realize who this guy was who had come up with the same name as Ben Gide Beef Pizza, but then the image of Zhou Yu popped into his head, and he remembered.

Oh, it seems there really is such a person.

"Is this information known only to you, or are all ten clans already aware of it?"

"It's just me right now, I found out by chance through that." Maya's smile on the screen was somewhat intriguing.

The so-called "throne" is an intelligence system called "Supreme Throne".

You can find all the information you want on it.

However, only the "Seven Sages" can access this system.

It was a group of seven strangers who didn't know each other. For example, Gide □ Shez □ Hei Gu was one of them, and coincidentally, Maya also had a place among them.

“I understand. I will definitely give this Sirius Major, who has come from afar, a good welcome.”

As Makoto said this, a slow smile appeared on his lips.

Chapter 97 Girl, I suggest you get a pair of glasses.

Inside the airport, people are seeing off Beishan□.

"□Jiang, remember to send us a message once you land. If anything happens, feel free to contact us anytime."

"Yes, I've got it. Thank you, Miyuki."

Kitayama, dragging his luggage, nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Mahiro.

"Then, Yotsuba-kun, I'm entrusting Honoka to you. Please take good care of her while I'm away," the girl said, bowing slightly to him.

For some reason, it gave me the feeling of parents about to go on a business trip and entrusting their daughter to relatives or neighbors.

However, in reality, Honoka does need some care.

She doesn't seem to have a good relationship with her family, so she has been living in □'s house, and □'s mother has been taking care of Honoka as her own daughter.

"What the hell are you talking about?!"

Honoka stomped her foot in embarrassment and indignation, and said unhappily, "You make me sound like a pet!"

"Alright, alright, I know, I won't let anyone bully Mitsui-kun. It's getting late, let's get on the plane." Mahiro waved his hand and urged.

"Well then, everyone, see you in a few months."

With that, Beishan disappeared into the boarding gate amidst the reluctant farewells of the crowd.

Moments later, the Kitayama family's private plane took off and soared into the sky.

Meanwhile, a USNA flight quietly landed...

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January 1st.

"Happy New Year, Zhenxun-gege, and Shuibo."

Happy New Year, Lady Miyuki.

"Ah... Happy New Year, Miyuki."

Today is New Year's Day, 2096.

Early in the morning, Shenxue, who lived next door, came to visit, dragging him back to reality from his sweet dream.

As I walked out of the bedroom, I saw Miyuki, dressed in a kimono with a base of glossy red fabric and white and light red peony flowers, gracefully ascending the steps to the entrance.

She put on her slippers and walked gracefully over, attended by Shui Bo.

On that fair face, untouched by makeup, only her lips were adorned with a touch of bright red.

The hairpins dangled from her tied-up hair, swaying gently. While they gave her a slightly childlike appearance, they also added a touch of youthful charm to her mature beauty, making them a captivating highlight.

Not to mention that the traditional kimono accentuated Miyuki's slender waist and full bust, while elegantly concealing her neckline.

It is slightly alluring, yet still appropriate and elegant.

This outfit was quite stunning to Masahiro.

Like, so similar.

If Ayako is a smaller version of Maya, then Miyuki is completely a resurrected Yotsuba Miya!

Their expressions and appearances are almost identical.

"Speaking of which, where's Tatsuya?"

He discovered that only Miyuki had come to visit, and Tatsuya was not with the girl.

"My elder brother is currently at FLT Company, analyzing the gifts you sent, Brother Makoto, with Director Ushiyama. He thinks these things are very novel, so only Miyuki came today."

And if I had to say, it's all your fault, Makoto-nii. If it weren't for those things you gave our elder brother, he wouldn't be so busy.

While smiling and defending Tatsuya, Miyuki also teased him.

Judging from her appearance, she seemed to have gotten used to Tatsuya's frequent absences, and could face the New Year alone without any repercussions.

"Yes, yes, it's all my fault, it's all my fault, okay?"

Mahiro put his hands on his hips, originally intending to reach out and ruffle Miyuki's hair, but when he saw her long hair tied up with a hairpin, he gave up on the idea.

In the end, he never expected that Tatsuya was actually a research fanatic, the kind who could even leave his younger sister at home.

You should know that since their father, Shiba Ryūrō, died in the middle of the night, he has never returned to their home. Instead, he lives with his former mistress, who is now his second wife.

Even during the Lunar New Year, it's the same.

Despite being a young lady from a wealthy family, Miyuki acts like a lonely person.

"Well, it's about time anyway, let's head to the shrine."

He took Miyuki's fair hand, which was exposed beneath her kimono. Although Miyuki's face flushed red, she did not struggle and let him hold her hand.

Visiting a shrine is a unique way of celebrating New Year's Day in Japan, so we had already arranged to meet at the shrine today. Otherwise, even if Miyuki dragged him out of bed, he wouldn't have gotten up this early.

But there's something quite interesting about it.

Even though no one in this world believes in gods and Buddhas anymore, the tradition of worshipping at shrines during the New Year is still maintained.

"What about you, Mizuha? Want to come along?" Mahiro immediately turned to the girl in the maid outfit and asked.

"Me...me?"

Sakurai Minami pointed to herself, paused for a moment, and then nodded happily after receiving his affirmative indication:

"Please allow me to accompany you."

"Then I'll help Mizuha pick out some clothes. You wait here for a while, Masahiro-nii."

And so, Shenxue broke free from the little hand he had just taken and went back to her room with Shuibo to change her clothes.

He went back to his room and changed into casual clothes before coming out.

A moment later, he saw a figure in a light purple kimono, its shapely lines outlined by golden wheat ears.

While it's not quite as stunning as Miyuki, it's still captivating enough.

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