A Lifetime Is a Very Long Time (5.5K)

However, Seung-sung stood there without saying a word.

Because Yotsuba Mahiro was telling the truth; he had taken Ti Qinming to a professional institution for a checkup, and she indeed only had ten years left.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have lowered their heads and come to their ancestral home to beg.

"How about that? All you have to do is come over, take the potion, and Miss Ti Qinming will be saved."

Mahiro's voice, like the whisper of a demon, lingered in Katsuki's heart.

But the next second, Sheng Cheng suddenly calmed down and gently pushed up the glasses on his nose.

"All you need is for me to bow my head, right?"

"Hmm, I don't have that kind of perverse sense of humor like in adult films. While forced relationships might quench thirst, I'm not thirsty..."

Scumbag!

A complete scumbag!

This is how everyone in the family evaluates him after the division of the family.

To utter such filthy and obscene words in such a setting.

The Seitenshi, Kisara, and Alpha all helplessly raised their foreheads in perfect unison.

They could all see that Mahiro had no intention of being a villain at all, but she insisted on pretending to be one.

Only Shengcheng remained unmoved. He slowly began to walk towards Mahiro step by step.

Finally, they came before him, and under everyone's gaze, he picked up the potion.

"Thank you. I, Shibata Katsushige... no, the entire Shibata, owe you a favor."

"You're welcome. Remember not to cause me any more trouble after you're cured."

Mahiro couldn't resist adding a sarcastic laugh.

However, Shengcheng didn't say anything more and simply turned and left.

There's no need to say more. As a Shibata, Shinbata will no longer protest against the Yotsuba Clan main family, or rather, against Mahiro.

Complete submission.

Even Maya greatly admired his approach.

First, they used the Mashiba Family as a scapegoat, slapping all the branch families in the face as a deterrent. Now, they're offering a sweet treat to the Shibata as a bribe.

While violence can be the simplest way to solve all problems, it's only effective against those with deep-seated hatred, like the irreconcilable conflict between the Mashiba Family.

Otherwise, winning people's hearts and minds and enhancing family cohesion is the best approach.

"So, Tsukuba Yuuka, what's your answer?"

After leaving the Shibata, his gaze fell on Tsukuba Yuuka.

Tsukuba Yuuka smiled helplessly.

"At this point, do I have any other choice?"

Chapter 236 A lifetime is a very long time (5.5K)

In the end, Tsukuba Yuuka had no choice but to agree to the deal he proposed.

In return, Mahiro will keep her promise to revive her guardian, and Tsukuba Yuuka will be able to continue her studies at university.

He only needs to come to Arcadia occasionally to help out.

He's not in a hurry to manage Arcadia; his investment is more about securing Tsukuba Yuuka's future.

The Spring Festival celebrations continued as usual, but they were just simple gatherings where people chatted about various things.

Whether reminiscing about the past or envisioning the future.

As if on purpose, Maya Yotsuba was different this year, talking a lot about the past in front of the branch family.

Yotsuba Miya nearby, also helped to add to the discussion.

This also allowed him to gain a more systematic understanding of the Yotsuba Family.

And the tragedy from many years ago, the revenge against the Great Han Kunlun Academy.

A few days later, the Spring Festival celebration ended, and the branch families bid farewell to their main family and left Mashima Island.

But the celebrations on Mashima Island are not over yet.

"New Year's Festival?"

"Yes, Brother Mahiro... do you want to come along?"

Inside the room, Miyuki suddenly appeared, filled with trepidation, and invited him to some New Year's festival.

He also took a special look at the date on the device.

Today is January 15th, which means that half a month has passed since New Year's Day.

What kind of New Year's festival is this?

But seeing Miyuki's pleading yet somewhat reserved expression, he naturally couldn't bear to refuse.

So they agreed.

Miyuki's smile was clearly strained; she was practically jumping for joy.

But the good upbringing she received from a young age led her to do such a thing.

Finally, filled with excitement, I left Mahiro's office.

As night fell, Mahiro found the place according to the location Miyuki had given him.

It is a shrine that was renovated at an unknown time.

He didn't remember there being such a shrine here.

Climbing the long staircase and standing beneath the vermilion and gold-lacquered torii gate, one can see the brightly lit city lights in the distance, like twinkling fireflies.

But just then, three knives were suddenly pressed against his waist.

It's Aihara Enju, Tina, and Asaka.

But unlike before, they were now wearing pure white shrine maiden outfits paired with scarlet hakama.

Upon closer inspection, you can also see that they are holding toy knives, and the handles are magic wands, a type of toy called a "wand knife".

But he could clearly feel Asaka's slightly trembling hand.

"Are you sure you want to do this, Miss Aihara Enju?"

Tina hesitated, making soft, uneasy sounds, while Aihara Enju straightened her chest.

"What are you talking about? This move is absolutely guaranteed to conquer any man. Alright Tina, Asaka, let's go according to the rehearsal—"

Softly uttering the command "One, two—", the three struck adorable poses and shouted in perfect unison:

"May God punish my heart for it!"

Yotsuba Mahiro: "..."

Seeing that he remained silent and didn't even turn around, Asaka panicked a little.

His pupils immediately turned red, and he spoke in a trembling voice:

"I'm so sorry, Mahiro... This was all my idea, it has nothing to do with Aihara Enju and Tina!"

She was the first to step forward and take full responsibility.

But as soon as she lowered her head, she felt a warm, large hand cover her head.

"... Mahiro?"

"Why are you so nervous? I'm just thinking about how I should react to cooperate with you."

Mahiro spoke in a gentle tone.

"You don't need to react at all, because this magic isn't harmful; it's Mahiro you feel our deep love!"

Aihara Enju is still as energetic as ever.

"Mr. Mahiro is just as gentle as ever today."

It was Tina who said this.

Mahiro around and saw Tina holding her staff sword to her chest with both hands, a faint smile on her slightly expressionless face.

He couldn't resist reaching out and gently pinching her soft, supple cheek.

"Then tell me, on which day have I not been gentle?"

"I didn't say that... Mahiro, Mr. Zhenxun, stop pinching my cheeks."

Seeing how cute she looked, Mahiro only pinched her for a short while before letting her go.

But then he heard footsteps coming from the shrine ahead, a lot of footsteps, accompanied by laughter and conversation.

He was very familiar with every sound.

"You...?"

Looking up, I saw a large group of beautiful women walking towards me, chatting and laughing.

Led by Miyuki, the Mayumi Saegusa Nanakusa and her two younger sisters, Mari Watanabe, Lina and her Mibu Sayaka, Sakurai Minami, Erika Chiba, Mizuki Shibata, Kitayama Shizuku, Mitsui Honoka, Ayako...

Wait, there's also Fumiya, dressed as a woman, hiding next to Ayako???

Then came Kisara Tendo, Seitenshi, Miori Shiba.

Akame, Kurome, Cornelia, Taeko, Tsukushi, Pony, Remus, Gin, Mekime, Seryu Ubiquitous, Chelsea, Sheele, Mine.

Esdeath and the others were the only ones I didn't see; they've probably already left Mashima Island to continue her conquests.

That's true, activities like this are completely unsuitable for her. If it were something like fighting monsters with her bare hands, Esdeath would definitely be very interested.

Besides them, there are also--

Alpha, Omega, Beta and Epsilon, Gamma supported by New Rose Zeta, Delta (Snow Princess Claire Aurora) Victoria, and even Elizabeth and her maid...

Wait, even Sumire Muroto, Ita, and Sherry, who were holed up in the lab, have come out!

It can be said that everyone was present except for Maya and the Yotsuba Miya Sisters.

Moreover, they were all dressed in yukatas and kimonos, like a beautiful sight in the night.

"Is everyone here? What kind of day is this...?"

"Ah, Master!!!"

Mine instinctively turned her head and saw the figure she had been longing for day and night. She could no longer control herself and pounced on him.

"Master, master, master, master, Mine misses you so much..."

Mine buried her little head in Mahiro's arms, her voice even trembling with a sob.

Beta and Epsilon had initially intended to intervene, stopped in their tracks.

They seemed to feel that longing as if it were their own.

Aren't they the same?

Those days when I couldn't see Mahiro felt like an eternity, and I couldn't help but reminisce about the time I spent in the cabin.

There were hundreds of people, each unable to find a solution.

But at this moment, the longing remains the same.

Well, except for Mari Watanabe.

Upon seeing Mahiro, she blushed crimson, for some unknown reason.

Fortunately, the darkness concealed their presence, and since everyone else was off-putting, they weren't discovered by anyone else.

"Alright, alright, stop crying, you've seen them now."

"Hmph, you bad master! Who's crying? I'm already a very good idol, I won't cry."

Upon being discovered crying, Mine quickly pulled away from his embrace, wiped the tears from her eyes with her small hands, turned her face away, and stammered as she spoke.