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"Oh dear, is the kitten about to pant?"

There has still been no response.

But Mahiro didn't care at all, and said to himself, "Just a friendly reminder, I still advise you not to struggle too much, otherwise, if I leak your information to the Ten Master Clans, you should know the consequences, right?"

A strategic-level mage from an enemy nation, or one who infiltrates their own country as a spy, will at best be imprisoned for life.

As for the bad consequences...

Then we'd have to use our imaginations to the fullest; a scenario like Muzan isn't out of the question.

Lina realized this too, and a cold sweat broke out on her back.

"... What exactly do you want?!" she finally couldn't help but ask.

"It's nothing, I was just giving you a friendly reminder."

"Is that so... But I can't see any goodwill in him from his current demeanor."

Lina sneered, "And since you've given me a warning, I'll return the favor. I suggest you release me now, or you'll face the consequences!"

"Threatening me?"

"If you don't believe me, then don't let go!"

Lina made a harsh statement, glaring fiercely at Mahiro, then her chest slightly bulged, as if she had taken a deep breath.

Immediately afterwards--

A bloodcurdling scream escaped her lips.

"Help! Someone's assaulting me!!!"

The girl's screams sounded like a cry for help from someone being attacked by a rapist.

However, it was all for naught.

Even though her voice echoed throughout the entire corridor, even faintly reverberating from the end, no one ever appeared.

Yotsuba Mahiro showed no intention of letting her go, simply watching her perform quietly.

"Go ahead and shout, the louder the better. Even if you shout until your throat is hoarse, no one will come."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Lina immediately shut her mouth and stopped calling for help.

"... What did you do? Why is no one coming!"

Although it's after school, there are still quite a few people lingering on campus, not to mention the Public Morals Committee patrolling. But now, forget about the Public Morals Committee, even after she shouted for help so loudly, she couldn't see a single ordinary student.

"It's simple. I just cast a soundproof barrier in this corridor, and no one will be passing by this floor at this time."

Mahiro kindly explained it to her, especially seeing her completely disbelieving expression.

"It's okay if you don't believe me. Oh, by the way, I learned this technique from your grandfather Kudo Retsu. I remember he used this method to deceive most of the students present at the opening of the Nine Schools Competition."

"Ugh..."

Now she had no choice but to believe it.

The question is, how could a high school student use magic so skillfully?

Is this reasonable?

This caused Lina to question her existence to the point that she no longer cared about her current posture.

They were then pushed into the empty classroom next door.

"... Eh?! What are you doing? Don't grab my coat!"

"What for? To interrogate a spy, of course. You don't think I'd just ignore your attempt to kill me and let you go, do you?"

"..."

"Don't grab my coat, stay away from me!!!"

"Ha... Miss Lina, you don't want your identity to be exposed, do you?"

"..."

"Damn it! Stop it! This is a classroom!... At least, at least close the curtains... No!"

"..."

"Gulp... bastard...?"

In this battle, Lina fought with all her might but could not win, and was eventually forced to her knees...

Or it would be more accurate to say that he collapsed and couldn't get up.

He collapsed weakly onto the ring, his legs trembling uncontrollably.

On the other hand, Yotsuba Mahiro stood there unharmed and refreshed, quietly looking at her spoils, and sighed softly:

"Sigh, spies are so stubborn. Even after being subjected to severe torture, they still won't say a word, and they can even suppress a sound."

"... You bastard... you're a piece of trash!"

After an unknown amount of time, Lina finally had the strength to get up, grabbed her coat, curled up into a ball, and stared at him with intense shame and indignation.

The phrase "the sunrise over the river, the flowers redder than fire" perfectly describes the girl's current state.

"How could you do something like this to me... Aren't you afraid that Mayumi Saegusa and Mibu Sayaka find out?! Aren't you afraid the school will expel you?!"

At this moment, Lina was on the verge of tears.

What kind of interrogation is this? All they did was torture him, but they didn't ask any questions at all, just kept torturing him!

Isn't this bullying honest people?!

Now, she's reduced to using such innocuous threats.

"Oh ho, threatening me? Whatever, go ahead and say it if you want."

Mahiro spread his hands, seemingly unconcerned, but then changed the subject. "However, if you tell, I'll tell the Ten Master Clans about you, and then I'll force Kudo Retsu to abdicate. I want to see what kind of expression that old guy will have."

"Ugh..."

Tears welled in Lina's eyes, and her delicate body trembled slightly.

A demon! This person is absolutely a demon!

They don't look like high school students at all!

"Alright, the severe punishment has been administered. Now we can move on to the next step."

"What... what are you going to do now? Don't come any closer!"

Although she had regained some strength, Lina was unable to unleash any magic even with the CAD in hand, let alone use it against this man.

"Don't be nervous. I just want to talk to you about where your mission is at and what its purpose is, that's all."

Angelina: "..."

This time, knowing she couldn't resist, the girl remained silent, almost biting her lip, as if to retaliate for the excessive things he had just done.

His face was practically screaming "I will never submit!"

"You won't tell me... that's okay."

Mahiro smiled, pulled up a chair, sat down in front of Lina, and leisurely said while playing with the golden grass:

"Since your target is me, then you should know about the Yotsuba Family, right? Do you know what your Yotsuba Family is best at?"

"Gurgle... Don't move...?"

"If all else fails, I can simply use mental interference magic to read your memories. What do you think of this idea, Major Hillius?"

"...!!!!"

Lina was immediately shocked, completely forgetting the thrill, and was instantly reminded of a terrifying legend about a magician who had spent twenty years in the hospital and created magic even rarer than strategic-level magic.

That woman known as the [Ruler of the River of Oblivion]!

Suddenly, Lina felt a suffocating sensation, like a python coiling around her.

"Stop... stop it! I'm telling you! Stop bullying me!!!"

As the enchanting atmosphere filled the air, Lina once again screamed out loud, disregarding everything else.

Lina was truly on the verge of tears. She never imagined that she, a dignified Thirteen Apostles, would be so thoroughly toyed with by a high school student.

He didn't even have a chance to fight back.

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After Lina shamefully revealed her purpose for the trip, Mahiro's expression gradually became subtle.

"After the investigation is complete, if the target is too dangerous, assassinate them...? I didn't expect this USNA to understand me so well."

"Huh?"

Mahiro's reaction was completely beyond her expectations.

She thought this bastard would be furious after hearing this, and she was even prepared to die.

But to my surprise, all I got was a dismissive "I understand him"?

What do you know about him?

"Aren't you... angry?"

Why should I be angry?

Mahiro grinned and said:

"It's just assassination, right? I love this kind of double loss that USNA does. Sending pretty girls to carry out assassinations is something I suggest. For example, I remember there's a girl Sylvia from your Stars group. It would be even better if you sent her too!"

"No! If you have a problem, come at me! Don't you dare lay a hand on Sylvie!"

Lina was very emotional.

How could you do that!

Putting aside the fact that Sylvia and she were roommates, which was also quite a special relationship.

As the captain of Stars, she naturally has the responsibility and obligation to protect her subordinates.

What she didn't expect was that her entire background, including that of the Stars team members, had been thoroughly investigated. Who exactly were they...?

You should know that the Stars roster is a top secret!

"Hmm, well, that depends on your performance then~"

"Pah! Vulgar!"

Mahiro didn't answer Lina's question; he simply left with that one sentence, then walked away amidst Lina's insults.

All I can say is that his cheap mother is occasionally quite useful.

Since winning over Lina, his campus life has become increasingly exciting.

When school was over or during lunch break when no one was around, he would seize any opportunity to grab Lina and refine her instantly.

Lina, who was initially reluctant, gradually became half-willing, until finally she would just blush and remain silent, sometimes even letting out a couple of happy hums.

According to her, all of this was to protect her subordinates and prevent that bastard from harming Sylvia.

How noble!

"Ugh...!?"

As a soaring aria rose, everything returned to calm once more.

Lina propped herself up on her arms, breathing slowly. Her long, slightly curly golden hair was scattered behind her, and her fair Miyuki face was covered with layers of enchanting blush.