Why Is It You, You Bastard! (5K) (Continued)

The overall tone was dark, and due to the insufficient lighting, it was difficult to see Maya Yotsuba's face clearly.

After the butler Aoki left, Mahiro didn't stand on ceremony and pulled out a chair in front of the table to sit down, while Miyuki politely bowed before sitting down.

"Aunt, what brings you here?"

It was Miyuki who spoke, while Mahiro watched from the sidelines, occasionally picking up some tea, snacks, and fruit from the table to eat.

According to the Yotsuba Family rules, such a rude behavior should not occur, even though Maya Yotsuba is the former head of the family.

But at this moment, Maya only looked at Mahiro with a doting expression for Mahiro and getting straight to the point:

"Not long ago, Gide Black Gu left the USNA and has now infiltrated Japan."

After speaking, Maya Yotsuba picked up her teacup and took a sip, seemingly waiting for them to process the news.

However, this news does require some processing, because Miyuki has no idea who this Gide Black Gu is.

Only Mahiro sat up slightly, his brows furrowing slightly.

You mean Gide Black Gu?

"Hmm." Maya gave a light hum, seemingly unconcerned, but her hand holding the teacup trembled for a fleeting moment.

That name sounds so familiar... Who is it again?

Mahiro a moment of distress, then quickly recalled the plot of The Irregular at Magical World in his mind.

A moment later, he compiled the intelligence on Gide Black Gu.

Gide Black Gu, that was the name he changed when he fled to the USNA. His real name was Gu Jie, probably similar to that of Kudo Retsu.

Its pupils are black, and its hair is white.

Although they possess East Asian features, they also have dark skin.

Furthermore, this person, like Kudo Retsu, is a sorcerer skilled in ancient magic.

He was once a member of the Kunlunfang Institute, a magician development organization under the Great Han. Later, he stole the research results, escaped from the Great Han, and became a traitor to the Kunlunfang Institute.

After escaping to the USNA, he went into hiding and took on many apprentices, one of whom was Zhou Gongjin from Chinatown.

The anti-magic international political group "Blanche" and the international crime syndicate "No Head Dragon" are also pawns in Gu Jie's game.

The technology that creates "magic amplification devices"—devices that use humans as components—is also this man's masterpiece.

Thinking of all this, Mahiro raised his eyes again and met Maya's gaze.

"I'm remembering that beef pizza. What are you planning to do with it?"

"Giggle..."

Maya was amused by his words; his name was Gide Black Gu, but he was jokingly called (Ban Gide) Beef Pizza.

But the laughter quickly stopped, and she maintained her smile:

"The Great Han and Kunlunfang Institute have conflicts with the Yotsuba Family, especially you, Little Mahiro."

I've removed that man's pawns several times, so I should be careful when I go out lately, and it's best to bring a guardian and bodyguards with me.

As for the rest, I'll take care of it.

Is it simply a matter of conflict?

Both the Great Han and the Kunlunfang Institute were crushed by the Yotsuba Family. It was precisely because of the Yotsuba Family's intervention that the Great Asian Alliance was able to unify smoothly.

However, in his memory, Gu Jie was not seeking revenge for Kunlunfang Institute; he simply hated the Yotsuba Family for stealing his prey and was a paranoid psychopath.

Besides, with his strength, why would he need guardians and bodyguards?

He was about to say that when he met that undeniable gaze.

Okay, he gave in.

Even though this woman is no longer the head of the family and is gradually relinquishing her power, she is still the supreme Queen of the Dark Night.

Seeing that he did not refuse, Maya nodded with satisfaction.

Then he shifted his gaze to Miyuki and said:

"That's about it. Miyuki, you can go out now. I 'Mahiro and me for a few more minutes."

Miyuki glanced at Maya, then turned to look at him, said nothing, but rose, bowed respectfully, and left the study.

"Is it because you don't want Miyuki to hear what's coming next, so you asked her to leave first? Or is there something you need me to do?"

After confirming that Miyuki had left and her footsteps were fading into the distance, Mahiro spoke first.

However, Maya didn't answer his question. Instead, she picked up a spoon and stirred the black tea in front of her. After a long while, she shook her head and said:

"I'll handle Gide Black Gu's matter; you just need to protect your own safety."

"I don't think there's any need to worry about security," Mahiro. "I'd rather take care of it... Hey, hey, hey, woof..."

Before I could even finish speaking, a suffocating wave of facial cleanser hit me.

Maya actually got up, walked around the table, and gently hugged him in her arms, a refreshing rose scent accompanying the warmth surrounding them.

It's very comfortable and reassuring.

Immediately afterwards, Mahiro heard Maya's murmur.

"No need, my little Xun, let Mom do these chores."

Hearing this, the initial restlessness subsided. He nestled comfortably in Maya's arms and asked in a muffled voice:

"Is this Gu Jie related to the affairs of the Great Han?"

The instant he asked that question, he clearly felt Maya's body stiffen slightly.

Even without answering, you've already received the answer.

The answer is yes.

Although Maya was abducted by the Great Han in 2062, Gu Jie left the Great Han in 2054 for North America, and at that time the country was still called USA.

However, Gu Jie's connection with the Great Han, and even after the Great Han's downfall, with its remnants, never ceased.

Even though Gu Jie was already a wanted person by the Great Han.

However, Mahiro then raised another question that had been troubling him for a long time.

"I said, have you ever considered why you were arrested at that exchange meeting in 2062?"

This is a taboo that no one in the Yotsuba Family dares to mention, but it's not the case for Yotsuba Mahiro.

It could be said that, within the entire Yotsuba Family, only he was able to freely bring up this issue and touch upon Maya's deepest wounds.

When Maya heard his words, the strength of her arms around him did not change at all, only her eyes remained dark and unfathomable.

How could she, as a mother, not understand what her child, Yotsuba Mahiro, was saying?

It's simply saying that there was a traitor within the organization that led to his arrest back then.

However, an investigation revealed that it had no connection whatsoever with the International Magic Association Asian Branch at the time; it all seemed like a coincidence.

If we absolutely have to pinpoint where the intelligence came from, there's only one place: the Ten Master Clans.

The only families with intricate connections to the Great Han and the Kunlunfang Institute are the Nine Islands and the Saegusa, who in turn have intricate connections to Maya Yotsuba.

Back then, Saegusa Koichi lost an eye and was crippled on one side of his body while saving her.

All the remaining clues then point to one company.

Maya simply didn't want to believe it, not even the Yotsuba Family did, and she certainly didn't want to think in that direction.

That was arguably the last bit of softness left in Maya's heart, not to mention that he was her teacher.

However, when Yotsuba Mahiro brought it up, Maya didn't feel uncomfortable at all.

She even regained her elegant and composed demeanor and asked softly:

"My lovely child, Xiao Xun, what do you want to do?"

"Revenge, of course."

Mahiro said decisively, "I want to unify the Ten Master Clans and even the Hundred Families, and while I'm at it, I'll take care of that old Gu Jie too."

If that old man Gu Jie had behaved himself, he wouldn't have thought of all this.

Since you've taken the initiative to show yourself, don't blame him for taking action.

Moreover, based on the available intelligence, it's highly likely that the strange gaze I felt in the mall was the work of that old scoundrel, Gu Jie.

After all, only those strange and ancient spells could escape his eyes.

As for the evidence?

Sorry, but I, Yotsuba Mahiro, never need evidence to do anything. Suspicion is enough; I don't need to prove it outright.

However, even if Mahiro didn't voice his inner thoughts, Maya could understand what he was thinking, so she just sighed softly.

"The idea of integrating the Japan magical world is fine; I can arrange a meeting of the master clans. But Xiao Xun, Gide Black Gu is a very cunning and dangerous person, so let's leave him to Mom to handle."

Even though she knew very well that no one in the world could do anything to Yotsuba Mahiro.

But as a mother, she didn't want her child to be threatened.

Not to mention, this was an obsession of hers.

Mahiro isn't a cold-blooded person; how could he not sense Maya's worry and love?

So, he decided to agree.

"All right."

Hearing that he had agreed, Maya released him and sat back down in her seat.

This time, they didn't continue the topic. After chatting casually for a few minutes, Mahiro got up and left the study.

In the empty corridor, Mahiro wandered aimlessly until he came to a window where a gentle breeze was blowing.

He stood there, as if deep in thought, or perhaps waiting for someone.

After a long while, he suddenly said softly:

"Zeta."

"Give me your command, my lord."

Zeta suddenly appeared behind him, kneeling on one knee, her long cat tail swaying slowly.

"Find me a man named Gide Black Gu, with Kurome, white hair, and dark skin. He's probably between 60 and 90 years old."

"Yes."

After agreeing, Zeta disappeared down the corridor.

Just as it came without a trace and left without a trace.

Mahiro remained leaning against the window, gazing at the distant scenery.

Anyway, he agreed to leave Gu Jie alone for the time being, but that doesn't mean he won't look for Gu Jie. He'll decide how to deal with him once he finds that old bastard.

Several days passed quickly, and the appointed day arrived once again.

Today, Mahiro in a formal suit, left the Yotsuba Clan main family under Miyuki's gaze, which was filled with the reluctance of a newlywed wife.

When the plane landed, even the vehicles were already prepared.

The one who came to greet him was naturally Miori Shiba.

It had been a long time since I'd seen her. She was still wearing an exquisite and gorgeous kimono, and habitually holding an iron fan in her hand, but her demeanor was more mature and capable than before.

Even though she remains as gentle and beautiful as ever, it's hard to conceal her strong, independent woman aura.

"Long time no see, I've Mahiro missed you so much!"

The moment she saw him, Miori Shiba rushed over affectionately, ignoring the stares of those around her, and pounced into his arms, nuzzling him gently like a cat.

"Alright, there are so many people watching."

"Yes, that's true... Get in the car, I have a gift for you, Mahiro ~"

Miori Shiba glanced at the onlookers around her, a sly glint in her eyes, and pulled him directly into the car.

However, as soon as I sat in the back seat, I saw an old acquaintance sitting opposite me.