Who Said I Was Dead?!
They are leaving Mashima Island.
Even Mahiro couldn't forget the look in the eyes of the head of the Mashiba Family, who was in charge of managing Mashima Island, when he looked at him.
It was as if they wanted to devour him alive.
"Oh my, so this is Mahiro's world?"
Just then, Miori Shiba walked gracefully over, stood beside him, and together they gazed at the horizon.
"It feels so comfortable~"
Enjoying the gentle sea breeze blowing from the horizon, my wooden clogs slowly sank into the soft sand.
How long has it been since I've enjoyed such a relaxing time on the beach?
So long ago that even she herself couldn't remember.
However, she wasn't the only one present at this moment.
And the children were already playing happily on the beach.
The entire Arcadia, including the land of District 39, has been thrown out of his ring and placed on this island. The former research institute of the Fourth Laboratory Institute has now become Sumire Muroto's new laboratory.
"Hmph, you should be grateful you even survived this journey! A vixen like you should stay in that world and be pathetically burned to ashes!"
"Oh dear, you're here too, mother gorilla! I thought you'd already been eaten by the Gastrea."
As expected, Kisara and Miori started bickering as soon as they met.
According to Kayo, the two even engaged in a full-blown fight while inside the ring.
Of course, with Kisara's current strength, defeating Miori Shiba would be an easy task, so he didn't use his full strength.
As before, the two remained evenly matched.
It was as if this had become a way for them to communicate.
"Mr. Mahiro, this world seems very peaceful."
The Seitenshi walked gracefully in, pressing down her white sun hat against the sea breeze; she was wearing her white evening gown as always.
She hadn't seen islands and beaches in a long time.
Her gaze was serene; the pain inflicted on her by the Tokyo Area had long since healed.
Although the hatred that Kikunojo had once vented on her still lingered in his heart, and was even still fresh in his memory.
She remembered that sentence clearly—
"How could you forget? Why! Ten years ago, on that day, the sun set, the earth cracked, and humanity was on the verge of being driven from this world! Hungry ghosts, laced with the blood of those insects, were striding confidently through the streets. Those red-eyed creatures were demons destined to raze this world to the ground. How could you and they remain so calm? You even talk about granting them equal human rights? What a joke you're making!"
Gastrea is incorrect, that's for sure.
But were these children really at fault?
Watching them frolic and play on the beach, their innocent and lively expressions revealing their true nature, the Seitenshi already knew the answer in his heart.
They are seen as having dirty blood, but they are actually the purest generation.
"Peace?"
Mahiro suddenly continued, "This world isn't actually peaceful; it's just that compared to your world, it maintains a superficial, false peace. But don't worry, no matter what happens, I will ensure that Arcadia's era of peace continues forever."
"I believe you, Mr. Mahiro."
The Seitenshi looked at him and smiled slightly, his hands, clad in white silk gloves, seemed to be tentatively trying to grasp Mahiro's hand.
But it was interrupted by a shout.
"I... I'm already the one who Mahiro you! We've already done it! We've reached home base, you vixen, you really aren't good enough!"
Upon hearing this, the scene fell silent, with only the sound of waves crashing against the shore.
"I never expected Kisara to actually..."
The Seitenshi gently covered her mouth with her hands, which were covered in white silk, and looked back and forth between Mahiro and Kisara. She did not expect that Miss Kisara would be so bold.
And what about myself...?
Shouldn't we take the initiative and make a move?
But what should I do...?
The Seitenshi was caught in a dilemma.
The children were also stunned, their eyes bloodshot as they stared at Kisara.
Mizuki was the same; she was too shocked to speak, and her pupils trembled slightly.
They beat me to it!!!
Today is destined to be another eventful day for Arcadia.
After informing the Seitenshi and Kayo and others about the situation on the island, Mahiro also prepared to leave.
After all, a month had passed, and the First High School had already started its new semester; it was time for him to return to school.
There's no need to worry about the island's management; Mashima Island is an autonomous island belonging to the Yotsuba Family, and they can develop as they please.
In terms of supplies, transport ships arrive every week to deliver all the necessities.
Travel is also very convenient, as the island has a small airport and several private jets that are on standby 24 hours a day.
So apart from the children, neither Kisara, Miori, nor Seitenshi nor Sumire Muroto had any intention of forcing them to stay on the island. If they wanted to go out and enjoy the world, they could do so anytime.
Only...
Needless to say, Sumire Muroto is a homebody by nature; she prefers staying in the laboratory to appreciating beautiful landscapes.
Moreover, she hasn't finished researching her life's questions yet. According to her, Yotsuba Mahiro's genetic material is very peculiar and completely different from that of ordinary people.
The Seitenshi declined, citing the need to maintain a relationship with the Kayo regarding the management of Arcadia.
Kisara wanted to stay on the island and teach the children.
Only Wei Zhi wanted to go out and explore, saying she wanted to accomplish something great, but she still needed to stay on the island to learn more about the world.
And so, he was the only one left on the island.
I returned to my long-missed home.
"I'm back~"
Snap!
As soon as he entered the door, before he could even take off his shoes in the entryway, he heard the sound of a plate falling to the ground and shattering.
Looking up, I saw the girl I hadn't seen in so long, Sakurai Minami, wearing an apron, standing at the junction of the living room and the entryway, staring blankly in my direction.
"Young Master Mahiro... is it really you...?"
"It's me, Minami. I should say... it's been a long time."
Although only a month has passed here, it has been a full year for him.
After experiencing so much, returning here always feels both strange and familiar, but seeing these familiar faces makes that sense of alienation disappear without a trace.
"Young Master Mahiro!"
The shock in Minami's eyes turned to gratitude at his response, and she rushed over, "Mahiro, you're really alive! That's wonderful..."
"Um... um? No, wait a minute."
He had initially felt a strong sense of joy at reuniting with the girl, but upon hearing that he was still alive, it all vanished completely, as if by Nihility.
"Minami, what do you mean by saying I'm still alive? Who said I'm dead?"
"Don't you know?"
Minami lifted her head from his embrace, her eyes brimming with tears, and said blankly, "Tatsuya said you were dead, and Miss Miyuki was heartbroken for a long time because of it."
"Ha?!"
Damn it, Shiba Tatsuya, you bastard!
So, he ignored Minami and went straight to the neighbor's place.
However, before leaving, he still left Minami a vial of AGV Serum.
After all, the biggest weakness of a modifier is its lifespan.
Since Maya had assigned Minami to him, he naturally couldn't watch this adorable little maid die as her life was consumed.
"Young Master Mahiro..."
Minami held the syringe in both hands, staring blankly at Mahiro who had already left.
Ding-dong--
Who is this?
"It's me, Miyuki. Open the door, I need to see Tatsuya!"
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Miyuki, who was standing in the entryway preparing to open the door, froze, her hand on the doorknob instantly stiffening.
That sound...
No way?
She hesitated, filled with anticipation, a touch of fear, and a tiny bit of anger.
Could it be someone impersonating Mahiro's brother?
But that voice clearly belongs to Mahiro's brother... or is it just someone's prank?
Ding-dong--
Her thoughts were interrupted when the doorbell rang again.
At the same time, by applying a little force to the door handle, she could clearly feel the rotation and collision between the door lock gears, and the mechanical sensation of the door tongue gradually retracting.
Click!
The door lock was opened.
The twilight light surged in like a tide, and what came into view was that familiar face, a naturally grown, irreplaceable perfect appearance and features, an absolutely well-proportioned body, and a smile that always lingered at the corners of his mouth.
"Brother Mahiro...?"
Upon seeing the person outside the door, Miyuki gasped slightly.
The reason it was described as "slightly" was because she was practically afraid to breathe, lest even a single breath scatter the figure in front of her.
He even instinctively covered his mouth with both hands.
Those hands trembled slightly.
After finally suppressing the gushing scream, Miyuki placed her hands, which had been covering her mouth, on her chest.
His hands were pressed against his heart, his eyes were tightly closed, and he curled up as if he were enduring great pain.
Miyuki is now experiencing, very truly, the feeling that "her chest is about to burst open."
But it wasn't sadness, but disbelief; a powerful surge of emotion welled up within her, pounding against her chest.
"Miyuki? You... you can't be that serious, can you?"
Mahiro wanted to step forward, but Miyuki took two steps back.
"Please don't come any closer!"
She cried out in surprise, then slowly opened her eyes again, her crystal-clear pupils now veiled with a layer of mist.
She asked tremblingly:
"Brother Mahiro, is it really you? You... you're still alive?!"
"Of course he's still alive."
Mahiro put one hand on his hip, scratched his head in annoyance, and muttered, "That bastard Tatsuya, how many people did he tell me I was dead?"
I reckon it'll cause quite a stir when I get back to school tomorrow.
Just as he was pondering what to do next, whether to give Tatsuya a good beating, Miyuki suddenly pounced on him and hugged him tightly.