The investigation into the magic used by Yunyi came to an end upon the arrival of the car.
As everyone got into their cars and left, Tatsuya Shiba's gaze lingered on Yunyi for a long time.
Inside the carriage, Miyuki Shiba looked at him with suspicion and asked, "Brother, is there something wrong with Yunyi?"
Tatsuya Shiba and said, "There's nothing wrong with it."
"But brother, his magic is really strong, really powerful! I don't think I was careless during the competition, but whether it was offense or defense, Yunyi's magic had no flaws at all. Brother, did you see anything?" Miyuki Shiba seemed a bit obsessed; she really wanted to figure out the essence of Yunyi's magic.
If it were someone else, they certainly wouldn't be able to answer her question. But Tatsuya Shiba different; his "eyes" can see the true nature of magic.
" Yunyi's magic is quite unique, but considering it's a type of Ancient Magic, it's not that strange. However, I still discerned something about its essence."
"His strategy for dealing with the Inferno wasn't to counter it with magic, but rather to simply and brutally reinforce his own ice pillars. He controlled that magic perfectly, which is why you didn't notice it. But its effect of altering the target was outstanding, which is why the ice pillars didn't melt at all!"
"As for his attack magic, I only saw part of it. Perhaps it's because this kind of Ancient Magic emphasizes concealing the core key. But what surprised me was what he wrote in the air."
At this point, Tatsuya Shiba paused. He didn't voice his suspicions, which displeased Miyuki Shiba.
"I'm sorry, Miyuki, it's really just a guess, and there's absolutely no clue to it. Perhaps, next time he uses a similar Ancient Magic, I'll be able to see it clearly."
After comforting his sister, Tatsuya Shiba ended the discussion on the topic.
Meanwhile, Yunyi returned home and immediately connected the terminal in his hand to the computer.
This was a computer that wasn't connected to any network at all; it was the one he used to process encrypted files.
Even Yunyi dared not let his guard down while lurking within Japan. Since he didn't have defensive measures like Tatsuya Shiba, he resorted to the simplest and most brutal method.
After the encrypted information was deciphered, Yunyi carefully read it through. He memorized the most crucial information in the file before deleting it.
The file was sent from the America, and the sender was the friend who often used Strategic-Class Magic against him. However, the information inside made Yunyi somewhat unhappy.
"Whether it's a coalition or Japan, no matter which country in the world, there are always some detestable figures among politicians. It seems the plan needs to be pushed forward further; where should we begin...?"
Yunyi fell into deep thought. This step was crucial to the entire plan. If everything wasn't arranged properly, it could have a very serious impact on the subsequent plans. In that case, all his preparations over the past ten years would truly be wasted!
"It seems I should contact them first..."
Just as Yunyi was muttering about who she wanted to contact, the sound of the door opening came from the front door.
Yunyi raised an eyebrow and turned his gaze toward the doorway. A moment later, he saw Mayumi Saegusa push the door open and enter.
"Why didn't you go home?" Yunyi wasn't surprised that Mayumi Saegusa would come straight into the house, since he had personally given her the ID card to open the door. What surprised him was that Mayumi Saegusa hadn't gone home but had come directly to him.
"If we go back, will we miss dinner?" Mayumi Saegusa a smile, tilting her head.
Yunyi smiled; the answer surprised him somewhat, but not entirely.
"Then you should rest for a bit, I'll go prepare some food," Yunyi said.
He had originally planned to just grab something quick and easy for dinner, but now that he had another person to eat with, he couldn't be so casual about it.
Instead of resting as Yunyi had suggested, Mayumi Saegusa took off her coat and went into the kitchen with him. She hadn't come to Yunyi just to freeload a meal; she wanted to spend as much time with Yunyi as possible before returning to the Saegusa Family.
At some point, Mayumi Saegusa discovered that being with Yunyi brought her a sense of peace and tranquility. She loved this feeling and wanted to savor it as much as possible before returning to the Saegusa Family. Perhaps, for her right now, it was like recharging?
The two worked together and quickly prepared dinner.
Yunyi stood in front of the dining table, looking at the dishes laid out on it, and then at Mayumi Saegusa, who was still finishing up in the kitchen, and couldn't help but smile.
" Yunyi-kun, what are you laughing at?"
Mayumi Saegusa, who was carrying the last dish out, saw the smile on Yunyi's face and asked a question in confusion.
"Um, it's nothing. You've worked hard, Mayumi. Please sit down."
The dining environment was quiet; the two didn't talk, exchange glances, or even pass food to each other. Yet, both were in very good spirits.
After tidying up, the two returned to the living room. Mayumi Saegusa stood in front of the sofa, her red lips slightly pursed, as if she had something to say.
Seeing her like this, Yunyi asked, puzzled, "What do you want to say?"
Mayumi Saegusa shook her head, picked up her coat and put it back on, then smiled at Yunyi and said, "It's getting late, I should go back."
Indeed, it was getting late. If she stayed any longer, Mayumi Saegusa would find it hard to resist the urge to stay overnight.
Yunyi escorted her to the door, watched her get into the car waiting outside and drive away before turning around and going back inside.
Facing the now-silent room, Yunyi sighed. Loneliness is something one can only get used to once.