"More or less. I might have to go back again in a while. But most of the arrangements are done, so at least I don't have to worry about anyone stabbing me in the back."
Hearing Yunyi's words, Mayumi Saegusa chuckled and said, "It seems you really hate those people."
Yunyi curled his lip. He didn't just dislike those people; he openly loathed them and wished they were dead. Unfortunately, his grandfather had shied away from taking responsibility, which allowed these people to cause trouble for so long.
With the " Stick Faction " removed, at least half of the internal problems within the alliance were solved. The other half consisted of the " Military Faction." However, unlike the " Stick Faction," they didn't resort to dirty tricks, and this faction mostly worked for the alliance's development. It was just that their attitude towards mages was unacceptable to Yunyi.
Dealing with them naturally wouldn't be as straightforward as eliminating the " Stick Faction." Otherwise, the alliance would truly descend into complete chaos. However, having successfully seized military power from the " Stick Faction," they now possess the leverage to counterbalance the " Military Faction." Once the army is Regrowth and handed over to Liu Yunde, they will control 70% of the entire alliance's military. Only then will it be the opportune moment to fundamentally change this situation.
"Speaking of which, you didn't stay at the Saegusa Family, but came back here on your own. Don't you feel lonely?" Yunyi looked at Mayumi Saegusa beside him.
"A little bit, I guess." Mayumi Saegusa raised her hand and gestured "a little bit."
"But this is our home, isn't it? I said I'd wait for you to come home."
Hearing Mayumi Saegusa say that, Yunyi chuckled. He slumped onto the sofa, his large head landing squarely on Mayumi Saegusa's lap.
"It feels good to have someone waiting for you."
Hearing Yunyi's soft murmur, Mayumi Saegusa also laughed.
After two busy days, Yunyi lay on his girlfriend's lap and soon fell asleep.
He could sleep anywhere. But ever since that kidnapping, he has found it difficult to fall into a deep sleep. No matter in familiar surroundings, his subconscious senses danger. Over the years, he has only been able to sleep peacefully once in a lifetime when he is with Shen Yi.
Looking at the sleeping Yunyi, Mayumi Saegusa's smile grew even more serene. She was enjoying the feeling of this moment, even though Yunyi's big head was a bit heavy, and his breath kept falling on her skin, making her feel itchy.
After sleeping for an unknown amount of time, Yunyi finally woke up. He subconsciously rubbed his face, feeling that the pillow seemed unusually smooth today.
" Yunyi-kun, can you stop? It really itches." Mayumi Saegusa looked at Yunyi reproachfully.
Hearing her voice, Yunyi's brain, which had been frozen in place, finally came back online. He turned his gaze, saw Mayumi Saegusa, and scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.
"Honestly, I was just worried you'd keep sleeping like this." Mayumi Saegusa raised her hand to tidy up the stray hairs on Yunyi's forehead.
"Hmm? How long have I been asleep?" Yunyi asked.
Mayumi Saegusa turned the terminal screen in her hand towards Yunyi, showing him the time displayed. "About three hours? It'll be almost evening soon."
"Oh? It's already this late?" Yunyi was slightly surprised.
Mayumi Saegusa nodded. "Yes, what's wrong? Does Yunyi-kun have something else to do?"
After thinking for a moment, Yunyi shook his head and said, "If no calls come in, I don't need to worry about it. I'll take a rest then."
"Oh, okay? Then dinner's in your hands, Yunyi-kun. My legs are a little numb, I need to rest for a bit." Mayumi Saegusa rubbed her thighs, which hadn't fully regained feeling.
Upon hearing this, Yunyi immediately revealed a wicked grin. Under Mayumi Saegusa's questioning gaze, his wicked hand landed on Mayumi Saegusa's thigh, which still bore a few red marks.
"Seriously, don't do that, it's so itchy!" Mayumi Saegusa complained.
In a mansion not far from Yunyi's home.
Lina and her two roommates were discussing the surrounding terrain.
"Captain, we have a pretty good grasp of the terrain around here. What should we do next? Should we make direct contact with the target mission, or should we monitor them for a while first?" Claire asked.
" Claire and Rachel, you two will continue the exploration mission tomorrow. Not only should you check our lodgings, but you should also search the lodgings near the other team members. Sylvia and the others will arrive soon, so we need to make preliminary preparations. The operation plan will be finalized after everyone arrives."
At this point, Lina paused slightly before continuing, "For the time being, we shouldn't get close to our target. He's probably under constant surveillance by various Japan factions, and if we make contact with him rashly, it might cause unnecessary trouble."
"Yes, Captain." x2
After discussing tomorrow's plan with Claire and Rachel, Lina returned to her room. She took out her phone, found Yunyi's contact number, and wondered whether she should contact him.
Knowing Yunyi as she did, she knew that if she simply said she was in Japan, he would immediately guess her purpose. And she could predict Yunyi's answer even without asking. But this was a military order; she couldn't possibly disobey.
Meanwhile, at the home of Tatsuya Shiba and Miyuki Shiba.
After receiving Yunyi's call, the two of them rushed back to their home in Tokyo from the Yotsuya Main Family home. Moreover, Yuuka Tsukuba also returned with them.
The three of them were already in low spirits after their long journey. Among them, Yuuka Tsukuba was the most dejected.
" Tatsuya, and Miyuki, are we meeting tomorrow?" Yuuka Tsukuba asked dejectedly.
"Hey, Fumiya, you don't need to be so pessimistic. Your aunt didn't mean to force you, and Yunyi doesn't seem like the kind of person who would do that kind of thing," Miyuki Shiba comforted her.
" Miyuki, you're still too naive," Yuuka Tsukuba sighed. "If you're tied together, there will always be a time when you have no control over your own destiny. By the time you think about it, it will be too late."
"Honestly, I'm supposed to be your senior, and now I'm actually going to approach a first-year student. This is really..."
Seeing Yuuka Tsukuba's pessimistic attitude, Tatsuya Shiba pondered for a moment and then said, "In that case, how about we postpone our meeting?"
"No need, Tatsuya, let's do it tomorrow!" Yuuka Tsukuba said, "I'm sorry to have put you two in a difficult position. I know this is the head of the family's order, so let's leave it at that."