The Myriad Worlds Shuttle Starting from Demonic Inferiority Chapter 18

Even Kudo Mitsunobu, who was extremely sensitive to magical signatures, had failed to notice it.

"Could you lend this to me for a moment?"

Unable to withstand that gaze any longer, Kudo Mitsunobu unclipped the earring from his ear and handed it to Nakajo Azusa.

Nakajo Azusa examined it closely, her expression one of someone who had just discovered a priceless treasure.

"Is it really okay to lend it to Azusa like this? Aren't you going to have a match with Junior Shiba later?"

Saegusa Mayumi's question was perfectly reasonable; the internal structure of a CAD was incredibly precise, and the slightest mishandling could potentially corrupt the stored activation sequences.

Nakajo Azusa, hearing Saegusa Mayumi's words, realized her request had been a bit excessive. With a look of reluctance, she prepared to return the earring to Kudo Mitsunobu.

"It's fine, Senior Nakajo, please feel free to keep looking. I won't be using this CAD for the upcoming battle."

"Besides, this CAD only stores a very small number of activation sequences, most of which are just for daily utility spells."

Kudo Mitsunobu waved his hand, signaling for Nakajo Azusa to continue her inspection.

"Kudo-kun, if I recall correctly, there aren't any CADs this small sold on the market, are there?"

Ichihara Suzune asked with a curious expression. Everyone present pricked up their ears, including Hattori Hanzo, who was facing the window.

Naturally, Nakajo Azusa was the most curious of all; among those present, she was the most obsessed with CADs, so encountering such a rare type left her brimming with excitement.

After all, the current market trend was focused on making CADs lighter and more convenient, yet even the smallest models currently in production were roughly the size of a smartphone.

Some older models were even as large as an entire arm, making them incredibly cumbersome to use.

If a CAD this compact were to be released, it would undoubtedly trigger a new wave in the industry.

The name of the developer would be remembered by the public just like Taurus Silver, who had burst onto the scene years ago.

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Chapter 15: Losing Face

"I developed this myself! It can also be fashioned into styles like rings."

"Are you serious?" Saegusa Mayumi clearly couldn't believe her ears. She had initially assumed this was the latest product from the Kudo Family, and in truth, the reactions of everyone else present were much the same.

Although she had never heard of the Kudo Family researching CAD technology before, she had assumed they had shifted their research focus and achieved a breakthrough.

But for Kudo Mitsunobu to claim he had researched this himself was simply mind-boggling—one might even call it superhuman!

"Then why haven't you released it?"

Ichihara Suzune asked, puzzled. A release would surely cause a stir and bring the boy before her instant fame, yet she hadn't heard a whisper of any such announcement recently.

"Exactly! Exactly!" Nakajo Azusa nodded like a bird pecking at grain.

"I said it before, didn't I? The development of this CAD isn't complete yet. It can only record a very small number of activation sequences, so for now, it's really just a decorative piece with no practical utility."

"Oh, right!" Saegusa Mayumi recalled what Kudo Mitsunobu had said earlier.

After all, a magician is a weapon, and a CAD is the tool for that weapon. If a tool cannot unleash power, it holds no real significance.

"But this is still amazing! After all, Kudo-kun, you are the first person to shrink a CAD to this size while keeping it fully functional!"

Nakajo Azusa continued to look at Kudo Mitsunobu with admiring eyes. She was his senior, yet even now, she was still limited to programming CADs.

In contrast, Kudo-kun had only just entered magic high school and was already on the verge of solving the second of the four major problems in CAD development.

"I know, and that issue is nearly resolved. Once it's finished, I'll send trial units to all of you seniors, and I'd appreciate your feedback then."

"Is this gun also something you made yourself? It doesn't seem to be a type sold on the market either."

Watanabe Mari pointed to the handgun-style CAD that Kudo Mitsunobu had placed on the table earlier.

"Yes, this is a CAD I plan to release alongside the earring model. I hope I can count on everyone's support when it launches!"

He took his CAD back from Nakajo Azusa, clipped it back onto his ear, paused, and continued.

"Of course, you will all be invited to the opening ceremony."

"An opening ceremony? Kudo-kun, you aren't planning to release it through Kudo Technology?" Saegusa Mayumi asked.

"No, the trademark is already being registered."

"Oh, and please, Senior Hattori, I hope you will do me the honor of attending as well." Kudo Mitsunobu naturally wouldn't forget Hattori Hanzo, who was standing by the window.

The two of them had only had a disagreement due to differing philosophies, not some deep-seated hatred. Furthermore, they were in the same school and saw each other constantly; there was no need to keep the relationship so strained.

Hattori Hanzo didn't say anything, merely letting out a cold snort, but from his profile, one could see the slight upturn of his lips, revealing that he was actually somewhat pleased.

"Speaking of which, haven't Miyuki and Junior Shiba arrived yet? It's been quite a while since school ended, hasn't it?"

Saegusa Mayumi checked the clock on the computer and frowned.

"Oh! Speak of the devil, they're here."

Watanabe Mari crossed her arms and watched the two siblings push the door open.

Before the siblings could even offer a greeting, Hattori Hanzo walked straight toward them.

He didn't even glance at Shiba Tatsuya, acting as if the person didn't exist in the student council room, and walked directly up to Shiba Miyuki.

"I am the vice president of the Student Council, though I will be stepping down after today."

"Regardless, I must welcome you to the Student Council, Shiba Miyuki."

Hattori Hanzo once again displayed that gentle, refined, and breezy demeanor he had shown when he first met Kudo Mitsunobu.

Facing Hattori Hanzo, Shiba Miyuki's expression held a hint of anger, but due to her impeccable upbringing, she could not simply ignore someone who had greeted her, so she merely gave a helpless nod to acknowledge that she had heard him.

After greeting Shiba Miyuki, Hattori Hanzo did not seem to care at all about her attitude toward him.

He took two steps back and stood beside Shiba Tatsuya once more, as if he had only just noticed Shiba Tatsuya's presence.

However, Hattori Hanzo had no intention of looking Shiba Tatsuya in the eye, and with his gaze drifting elsewhere, he spoke.

"Shiba Tatsuya, mark my words: I am completely opposed to you joining the Disciplinary Committee."