The Myriad Worlds Shuttle Starting from Demonic Inferiority Chapter 48

"How is it? Tell me what you think!"

Saegusa Mayumi noticed the gaze Kudo Mitsunobu had fixed upon her, but instead of feeling shy, she leaned forward slightly, eager to receive a favorable evaluation.

"It's beautiful! This outfit really suits you."

It had to be said that in Kudo Mitsunobu's eyes, Saegusa Mayumi was even more eye-catching today than usual.

The dress, which clung to the curves of her body, highlighted the young woman's fine figure.

The modest exposure of her calves and fair arms did not give off a sense of vulgarity; rather, it served to accentuate her youthful charm.

It was just that the faint, subtle hint of cleavage visible made Kudo Mitsunobu feel a bit uncomfortable.

Kudo Mitsunobu walked over to Saegusa Mayumi with an expressionless face, took off his own jacket, and handed it to her.

"What, are you jealous?"

Saegusa Mayumi, of course, understood the meaning behind Kudo Mitsunobu handing her his jacket.

Although the way he had been staring at her chest just moments ago made her feel a little shy, it also served as proof of her own allure to him.

She smiled and pushed his hand away, then, as if performing a magic trick, pulled a bolero jacket from her handbag and draped it over her shoulders.

"How about that? This is the complete version of this outfit."

After saying this, she spun around in place.

She had arrived wearing it this way, but she had only taken off the bolero when she saw Kudo Mitsunobu, wanting to tease him.

"It's beautiful, it suits you even better now."

Saegusa Mayumi hugged one of Kudo Mitsunobu's arms, pressing her own soft form tightly against him.

"Mayumi?"

Kudo Mitsunobu was startled by her uncharacteristically bold move; while the two had been close before, it had never gone beyond holding hands or sitting together to talk.

"What? We're already discussing a marriage contract, and you're still surprised by such a small thing?"

Saegusa Mayumi felt a little indignant as she said this, which was exactly why she had made Kudo Mitsunobu wait for her here this morning.

She intended to properly question him.

Recalling last night, she had already been preparing for bed.

As it turned out, her father had called her into the living room.

"Father, is there something you needed to see me about so suddenly?"

Saegusa Mayumi asked directly as soon as she sat down.

Earlier that evening, Mio Gorin of the Gorin Family had visited again to bring up the topic of a potential marriage contract, leaving her in a foul mood.

She had already been considering how to bring up Kudo Mitsunobu to her father.

"A couple of days ago, when I was in contact with Master Kudo, he mentioned something."

"He said that his grandson is currently seeing you, and he proposed the idea of establishing a marriage contract."

Saegusa Koichi spoke in a measured, unhurried tone, his eyes behind his amber-tinted lenses observing Saegusa Mayumi's reaction.

"Eh—eh!"

Saegusa Mayumi let out a shriek. It was fortunate that the Saegusa twins were out visiting their mother at her convalescence facility today, or they surely would have been startled and come downstairs to investigate.

"It seems you two are indeed seeing each other."

Saegusa Koichi was now very interested in his eldest daughter's reaction; it was rare for him to see her look so flustered.

Saegusa Mayumi's face turned beet red, and her breathing became slightly rapid.

She crossed her hands over her rounded thighs, her fingers rubbing against each other incessantly.

"We aren't actually seeing each other yet, we just have mutual feelings for one another."

Saegusa Mayumi managed to force the words out with great difficulty.

Of course, she wasn't wrong; Kudo Mitsunobu had never directly confessed his feelings to her, which was the very reason she had been a bit angry this morning.

"I see. Then, tell me, what kind of person is Kudo Mitsunobu?"

In truth, Saegusa Koichi already knew the basic information about Kudo Mitsunobu, but there was no way for him to know deeper, more private details.

After all, Retsu Kudou protected Kudo Mitsunobu very thoroughly, never once allowing him to use magic in public from the time he was a child.

Therefore, the outside world's knowledge of Kudo Mitsunobu was limited to the fact that he was Retsu Kudou's youngest grandson and had long been confirmed as the next head of the Kudo Family.

"His magical prowess goes without saying, his CAD adjustment skills are also quite impressive, and he's a person with a lot of original ideas!"

After a brief moment of shyness, Saegusa Mayumi's composure gradually returned.

Out of self-interest, she did not tell her father everything she knew.

She was well aware that Kudo Mitsunobu possessed power that exceeded the standard level of a magician—a power that was off the charts.

If an old fox with her father's cunning nature found out, he would surely try to manipulate Kudo Mitsunobu in every possible way.

"Is that so!"

"His magical prowess is excellent, and he is the next head of the Kudo Family; in terms of lineage, he is a perfect match for you."

Saegusa Koichi stroked his chin, muttering to himself.

In reality, the sudden appearance of Kudo Mitsunobu was a pleasant surprise for Saegusa Koichi. Although he was a man who prioritized interests, he had not reached the point of completely disregarding his daughter's wishes.

Otherwise, Saegusa Mayumi's marriage would have been settled long ago; both Gorin Hirofumi of the Gorin House and Jumonji Katsuto of the Jumonji House were excellent candidates for marriage.

It was only because Saegusa Mayumi felt such resistance toward both of them that the matter had been shelved until now.

"Then, Mayumi, if you have no objections, we can settle this matter as decided."

Saegusa Koichi was a man who acted with great decisiveness once a decision was made. He already had many collaborations with the Kudo Family, and he had also heard Retsu Kudou hint at wanting Kudo Mitsunobu to succeed as the head of the Kudo Family in the near future.

"Is it really that urgent!"

Saegusa Mayumi exclaimed once again.

"Well! This is what Master Kudou desires as well, and you aren't opposed to it, are you, Mayumi?"