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"But I'm just a second-year student, and I'm not that outstanding, yet I'm here monopolizing you. Even Nanagusa-senpai and Watanabe-senpai... even Miyuki, Kitayama, and Mitsui-senpai are more suitable for you than me."

Perhaps it was because the kiss earlier caused a surge in oxytocin, that Sayaka felt a little dizzy and her words sounded strange.

Mahiro didn't refute, but calmly lowered her head, looked at her senior in her arms, and smiled slightly:

"Mibu-senpai, is magic the only way you measure your own worth?"

Sayaka's body trembled slightly as she asked the same question again, the same question she had asked in the special reading room.

She couldn't figure it out then, and she still can't now.

But Mahiro gave her an answer at that moment.

“Mibu-senpai, even if your magical talent isn’t very good, you are still Kendo Komachi. Your swordsmanship is beautiful and strong, and you even have Erika’s approval.”

“I think that just this one point alone puts you ahead of many people, even most students in the same subject.”

"So don't underestimate yourself. Senior, you are an outstanding person, beautiful and strong."

Chapter 30 It's okay, I can take care of you!

Upon hearing his words, Sayaka's face turned bright red, even down to her ears.

She instinctively wanted to look away, but she forced her gaze back, staring at him like a pitiful little animal.

"Really, really?"

“Of course it’s true.” Mahiro affirmed once again.

"I see."

Sayaka began to respond with a soft confession.

"Junior, I like you, and I won't give up."

"I will continue to work hard to become stronger until I am qualified to stand beside you, my junior."

Sayaka's eyes gleamed with determination.

She had already heard about Yotsuba Mahiro from her father.

Although it was Nanagusa-senpai who accompanied her at the time, she actually wiped out the entire Blanche organization all by herself.

Even Erica said the same thing.

So excellent, and so powerful.

Under that dazzling light, she felt like an ugly duckling.

But today, she still mustered up the courage to speak her mind!

"Junior Shin, would you accept me as I am? Compared to Senior Nanagusa, I'm not as pretty, nor as outstanding, but would I still try my best to catch up with you and walk alongside you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhenxun remained silent, only holding her slender waist tightly.

Does this even need an answer?

A kiss could be the perfect answer.

but--

“Mibu-senpai, I’m really poor, you know. I was abandoned by the Yotsuba family.”

"It's okay, I can take care of you!"

Although he said it as a joke, Sayaka's reply suggests otherwise.

However, while soft rice is delicious, it can also be good for the stomach.

But he didn't really intend to rely on his senior to support him.

It would be too embarrassing, and he couldn't bear to do it.

On the other hand.

"Hey, Erika-chan, what are Mibu-senpai and Yotsuba-san doing? Why haven't they come back yet?"

Even after waiting for so long, Miyuki's gaze remained fixed on her surroundings; she still had no idea what the two had been doing.

"Maybe the baby will already be there by then?"

Erica teased, but Mizuki looked completely bewildered. "Eh? Erica-chan, what do you mean?"

Erika: "......."

Looking at the innocent and carefree Meiyue, her playful intentions vanished, and she patted her shoulder helplessly, saying:

"Mizuki, you are so innocent."

"Eh???"

Mizuki panicked immediately.

Because of everyone present, it seemed that she was truly the only one who knew nothing.

Watanabe Mari was talking to Nanagusa Mayumi, as if she was comforting her, while Nanagusa Mayumi pouted slightly.

Needless to say, the Shiba siblings are perhaps the most insightful people out there.

Meanwhile, Kitayama understood, but Honoka Mitsui beside him seemed to only have a vague understanding.

She even boldly asked, "Erika-san, are you... are you telling the truth? In a little while... will Mibu-senpai and Yotsuba-san even have a child?!"

The others were surprised by Honoka's naiveté.

Well, her level of naiveté is almost on par with Mizuki's.

"Honoka, don't listen to Erika's nonsense, she was just joking."

"That's right, Honoka, you're taking this too seriously."

Miyuki stood up to defend Shinji, while Kitayama chimed in.

"Oh dear, Miyuki, is it really okay for you to say something like that? Don't you care about the relationship between Yotsuba and Saya?" Erica teased again.

"I care about it a lot."

When Erika asked, Miyuki gave an affirmative answer without hesitation.

"but...."

As she spoke, Shen Xue quietly turned around, slowed her pace, and gazed at the azure sky outside the hospital, dotted with a few wispy clouds.

"As long as I can see that Mahiro is happy now, Miyuki is already very satisfied."

If Tatsuya Shiba's life was one of manipulation, then Mahiro Yotsuba is the epitome of tragedy.

Miyuki, as one of the Yotsuba family's potential heirs, was well aware of all this.

Although her words were spoken in a very ordinary tone, others still sensed a different meaning in them.

Especially Mayumi.

The Yotsuba family, the Fourth Research Institute—she didn't know much about these things, but she knew more than others.

The Yotsuba family is one of the two most prestigious families among the Ten Master Clans, alongside Nanakusa.

Originally surnamed "Sima", he changed his surname to "Yoshino" after joining the Fourth Research Institute. He is the only magician family to have come from the Fourth Research Institute.

It is also the family among the ten masters that most thoroughly uses magicians as weapons.

Therefore, if Mahiro Yotsuba is indeed a member of the Yotsuba family, then her past experiences must have been extremely cruel.

......

.....

...

mid-July.

The first semester final exams for the National Magic University Affiliated First High School concluded last week, and summer vacation is just around the corner.

Exam results will be published on the school's intranet, including a ranking list.

So at this moment, everyone was excitedly checking their scores, but upon seeing their rankings, some cheered while others groaned in frustration.

Yotsuba Mahiro is one of them.

Judging from his theoretical scores alone, his name is easy to find; you can spot it at a glance.

First place: Mahiro Yotsuba from Class A, Tatsuya Shiba from Class E

Third place: Miyuki Shiba from Class A

Fourth place: Yoshida Mikihiko from Class E

Fifth place went to Honoka from the same class, but Kitayama was ranked tenth, while Shibata Mizuki from Class E was seventeenth.

But the most surprising thing is that Erika just barely made it into twentieth place.

Those ranked 20th or below are considered to have failed the exam.

Just like his combined achievements in practical skills and theory, he can no longer find his own name.

"Well, this is a bit unexpected, isn't it?"

Kitayama's voice came softly from behind him; she was looking at the rankings, just like Mahiro.

Makoto, on the other hand, turned his head to the side and looked back at Kitayama.

Why do you call it an accident?

"It's simple. Your magical abilities are clearly so strong, but you can't get a ranking in practical skills. On the contrary, you got a perfect score in theory."

Kitayama said expressionlessly, though there was a hint of surprise in her voice.

Honoka seemed to have overheard their conversation, and immediately turned around, earnestly agreeing, "That's right, Mahiro's practical magic is so strong."

Since Sayaka was discharged from the hospital, the others have started calling him by his name, led by Erika.

As for magical skills...

Although the riots in April seemed to have been controlled by intelligence and not spread widely, thanks to Erica's big mouth, almost everyone in her small group knew about them.

Therefore, the two women stared intently at him, seemingly expecting an explanation.

"It's really nothing." Mahiro shrugged helplessly. "The theory exams are all on paper, so I can answer them if I want, but I don't like the way the practical exams are conducted."

This is not an excuse.

The practical skills exam format always reminds him of his time in the fourth graduate program.

"Is that right?"

After listening, Beishan nodded slightly, seemingly understanding, and then said:

"Then the Nine Schools Battle during the upcoming summer vacation should be a good fit for you, Makoto."

Yotsuba Mahiro: ?

It sounds familiar, but I can't quite place it. What is it?

P.S.: Please vote and give me some razor blades, thank you!

By the way, should I set up a bounty?

The kind with no upper limit

Chapter 31 The Mission from Maya

After a systematic understanding, Mahiro finally remembered what the so-called Nine Schools Battle was all about.

The Nine Schools Tournament, officially known as the National Magic High School Goodwill Magic Competition, is actually a team competition between the affiliated high schools of the first to ninth national magic universities.

Every year, hundreds of carefully selected high school students majoring in magic from nine magic high schools across the country gather together to wager their dignity and honor, staging a drama of glory and setbacks.

Those who were present.

It wasn't just people involved in magic; many spectators also attended, making it a magnificent stage for high school students majoring in magic.

"So, this is 'Star-Picking from the Illusion,' one of the nine-school competition projects this year?"

Inside Jiuchong Temple.