Chapter 391: If You Don't Accept It, I'll Beat You Into Submission!
"Senpai, you really won't clash with the Elders later, will you?"
Yukina looked at him with deep concern, her small hands constantly fidgeting together. If they were a bit softer and had more joints, they could probably be woven into something like a Chinese knot.
This was the first time the Three Saints had appeared together outside the High God Forest.
And from what the teacher said, this meeting would decide the future of the Lion King Organization!
Mahiro smiled, reaching out to pat Yukina's head, softly reassuring her:
"Don't worry, I'm not some world-destroying madman. Since I proposed this talk myself, I won't resort to violence right away."
Hearing this, Yukina's anxious heart eased a bit.
She held a high level of trust in Mahiro. In her understanding, Mahiro-senpai was someone who always kept his word.
However, this didn't change her nervousness.
Involuntarily, she glanced at the large grandfather clock placed in the living room, watching the second hand tick steadily across the dial.
At that moment, they were in Mahiro's villa. The spacious living room held only him and Yukina.
When the hour and minute hands aligned, both pointing at the Roman numeral XII—
A deafening chime shattered the silence in the living room.
Immediately after, a ripple of spatial distortion appeared before them.
Sensing the magical power, Yukina's heart leaped into her throat.
But the arrival left her utterly astonished—
"Na-Natsuki-sensei?"
Indeed, it wasn't the Three Saints who had come, but Natsuki Minamiya.
After greeting Yukina, Natsuki sat down on the other side of the sofa on her own, like a third party intervening in this discussion.
To be precise, she was the third party.
Not siding with Mahiro, nor assisting the Lion King Organization—merely an impartial observer.
However, she seemed to have just finished work, with faint traces of fatigue still lingering on her face.
After summoning Astarte to brew her some black tea, Natsuki Minamiya turned and asked:
"They haven't arrived yet?"
"They're already here."
Mahiro chuckled softly as he looked ahead.
The moment his words fell, an immense surge of spiritual power suddenly filled the living room.
Immediately after, as if crossing physical space, three figures cloaked in black robes abruptly appeared in the room.
Moreover, Sayaka had somehow appeared in the living room without anyone noticing, sitting right beside Yukina.
"Sayaka? When did you get here?"
Yukina exclaimed in surprise, only to have Sayaka cover her mouth and raise a finger to her lips, signaling silence.
Yukina understood instantly and quickly nodded.
At that moment, Mahiro spoke up.
"Yo, you're all quite punctual."
He looked at the three before him with a mocking grin, leaning back casually on the sofa and crossing his legs, teasing:
"But I wonder what you three mean by visiting in such a high-profile manner, not even bothering to use the door?
Trying to intimidate me?
And, Hinado-senpai, given that we've already explored each other's depths and lengths in our intimate exchanges, why still wrap yourself up so tightly?"
"We do not mean that, Mr. Mahiro. This is merely a demonstration of the strength of us, the Three Saints of the Lion King Organization."
The one speaking was Hinado, or rather, Shizuka Koyomi.
However, she was not affected by Mahiro's teasing words, her tone remaining as calm as ever.
At the same time, she reached out and gently pulled the cord at her chest, causing the black robe to fall to the ground, revealing a serene and lovely face, wearing a pair of black-framed glasses, and holding a book in her arms as usual.
Her appearance was just like when they first met.
But the difference was that today she was not wearing the Saikai Academy uniform, but rather attire similar to a shrine maiden's outfit.
Her long black hair was not tied into its usual braid.
It was casually draped down her back, tied near the ends with a white ribbon, and finally hanging down to her delicate hips.
"I apologize for disturbing your rest so late at night and for visiting you so abruptly!"
This time, the one speaking was the woman beside Hinado.
Blonde hair, pointed ears, and a large bust—typical characteristics of an elf.
She was also wearing a shrine maiden outfit with exposed underarms, but hers was green, and on her, it looked more like a vest.
"You must be Endou Yukari, right?"
"That is correct. It is a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Mahiro."
Endou Yukari spoke in a somewhat stiff manner, though it was unclear whether it was an act or her natural way of speaking.
"Um... a-and me, pardon my intrusion. It's a pleasure to meet you. M-my name is Shirona, Shirona Kuraki."
The third of the Three Saints spoke.
However, she seemed socially anxious, speaking with a stutter, her expressions and movements awkward and extremely shy.
As for her figure...
It was truly remarkable.
Petite in stature, yet possessing an unimaginably proud and ample bust.
A classic case of "small branch bearing heavy fruit," a youthful face with a large bust—a true loli.
But as soon as she spoke, Natsuki Minamiya shot her a cold glare.
Jealousy!
The other possessed a size she could never hope to have.
If the Three Saints were to be ranked, it would likely be Shirona Kuraki > Endou Yukari > Hinado.
Although a size that fits perfectly in one's hand is just right, who would refuse something larger?
"Alright, since you're here, take a seat and speak. Tell me, what brings you here to visit me specifically? I recall having already sent a message through Hinado. Could it be that you've agreed to my conditions?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the three of them froze in the middle of sitting down.
Shirona Kuraki, who had been the first to sit, quickly waved her hands.
"N-no, that won't do, it won't do. The Lion King Organization is an organization affiliated with the state, we cannot be used for personal purposes..."
"Oh?"
The smile on Mahiro's face instantly faded, and he raised his head to meet Shirona Kuraki's gaze, a flash of red light appearing in his pupils.
"A dual personality? Tell the old-timer inside you to come out and speak with me. You are not qualified."
"As expected of the great victor of The Banquet of Flamelight, to see through this old one's essence at a glance."
In an instant, Shirona Kuraki's tone of speech changed, transforming from the timid young girl she was before into a very mature one, her pupils tinged with a golden glow.
Even her sitting posture was different from before, now leaning completely back on the sofa.
If before she was tense, nervous, and timid, like an otaku seeing sunlight for the first time,
Now she was the very definition of casual and lazy.
Shirona Kuraki is a dual personality with two consciousnesses: one is the inherited consciousness of darkness, passed down through generations, a lineage that enhances spiritual power and memories with each succession.
The other is her own consciousness, serving as the vessel for the power of darkness.
However, the distinction between the two is quite significant. The former is socially awkward, preferring to speak from behind a curtain. While interacting with Hinado and Endou Yukari is manageable, stepping out into the open renders her largely ineffective.
The latter, on the other hand, resembles more of an old rogue.
For instance, at this moment, she directly waved her hand toward Mahiro and said:
"What I just said doesn't count. You all discuss this matter; I'm just here to watch."
Although it was their first meeting, she was all too aware of Mahiro's perverse nature—able to see at a glance that she possessed two souls and recognize her identity.
And not through spiritual sight.
This ability was already not to be underestimated.
Seeing this, Endou Yukari couldn't help but sigh, then turned to look at Hinado, only to find that Hinado also wore an expression of detachment, as if the matter had nothing to do with her.
To be honest, after sleeping with Mahiro—not only losing her purity as a maiden but doing so twice—she had already lost the qualification to continue as Shizuka Koyomi, the head of the Three Saints.
Today, her attendance in this role was merely to serve as a guide and messenger.
"So, in the end, the responsibility falls on me again?"
Endou Yukari thought to herself, then closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and looked back at Mahiro, saying:
"Apologies, Lord Yotsuba, but we cannot grant your request. We have already dispatched Yukina and Sayaka to your side, with the sole purpose of assisting you. Is that not enough?"
As soon as these words were spoken, a derisive laugh was heard.
Endou Yukari turned to see Natsuki Minamiya covering her mouth with a black lace folding fan.
The expression hidden beneath it was easy to imagine without guessing.
"Witch of the Void, what do you mean by this?"
"You've told me a very funny joke, and I couldn't hold back."
Natsuki Minamiya said, suppressing her laughter:
"Although the Lion King Organization's actions are covert, they are not unknown. To claim that sending these two girls is to help Mahiro—don't you think that's a hilarious joke?"
"..."
The Three Saints had long known that Natsuki Minamiya would participate as a third party in this meeting.
But what Endou Yukari hadn't expected was that this witch would choose this moment to undermine her, exposing those carefully hidden matters!
"I think Natsuki-chan is right..."
Mahiro chimed in, but Natsuki Minamiya shot him a sharp glare, clearly telling him not to call her Natsuki-chan!
Mahiro paid no mind and continued:
"And you mentioned the request I made? Sorry, but what I proposed was never a request. The Lion King Organization has only two paths before it:
Either submit or perish."
At that moment, Mahiro's aura changed.
No longer languid, it became sharp and imposing, like an unsheathed sword.
"Lord Yotsuba, are you threatening us?"
Though oppressed by the aura and feeling immense discomfort, Endou Yukari persisted in speaking.
But what she saw was Mahiro rising from the sofa, slowly walking to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looking up at the bright moon outside.
"Threat?"
Mahiro's voice carried a hint of mockery.
He slowly raised his hand, pointing in the direction before him.
The "Eye of the Spirit" activated!
In an instant, it was as if a spirit flew out from within him, forming a brand-new eye that pierced through the buildings of Itogami Island, soared over the vast and turbulent sea, and passed through dense forests.
Arriving at the High God Shrine hidden deep within the forests of Japan, over a hundred kilometers away.
"Right now, I have already aimed at one of your headquarters—the High God Shrine. With just a single thought from me, that place will be reduced to rubble. So now, I give you a choice: either watch as the High God Shrine is destroyed, or submit to me.
Of course, you also have a third option: kill me right here on the spot—provided you are capable of doing so..."
"Stop!"
Before the words could fully fade, Endou Yukari abruptly stood up from the sofa.
She had absolutely no doubt that what Mahiro said was false.
Because, based on the intelligence relayed from The Banquet of Flamelight and the firsthand account from Shizuka Koyomi, even though the Third Progenitor, Giada, had already fled over a hundred kilometers away, she was still captured by Mahiro with a single move and nearly killed!
Moreover, the destructive power of that move was said to be no less than that of a nuclear bomb!
"You say stop, and I stop? Do I have no pride? I'll count to three now, and then you make your choice. Otherwise, I'll choose for you."
Mahiro's tone was calm, as if he were stating something utterly ordinary.
This made Endou Yukari's heart race uncontrollably!
Even Yukina and Sayaka wanted to step forward to intervene, but they were stopped by a single glance from Natsuki Minamiya.
She had long felt that the Lion King Organization's reach extended too far, meddling in everything they could.
This was true for The Banquet of Flamelight, and it was the same for the Holy Ground Treaty.
If they had just stayed quietly on that little island, nothing would have happened. Why did they have to come out and stir up trouble?
Moreover, every time they encountered a powerful individual, they would send women under the guise of surveillance—a behavior she had long grown disgusted with.
Now, with the existence of a monster like Mahiro who could punish the Lion King Organization, she was naturally delighted to watch.
And Mahiro's countdown had already begun.
"One..."
"Three!"
"Wait!"
Endou Yukari's pupils contracted sharply as she hurriedly formed hand seals, summoning her Shikigami.
Wasn't it supposed to be three counts?
Where did two go?!
But she couldn't worry about that now—she had to act first to stop him!
Endou Yukari's martial arts were not lacking; otherwise, she would not have trained so many outstanding Sword Shamans and Shamanic War Dancers for the Lion King Organization.
However, what she truly excelled at were Magical Arts and the ability to control Shikigami.
But the result left her utterly stunned.
"Decomposition."
As Spiritual Power spread, the Barrier she had constructed to envelop Mahiro shattered instantly with just a single glance from him!
Not only that, but all the Shikigami she had summoned were completely annihilated in an instant!
And Mahiro's figure vanished from his original location in the blink of an eye.
He grabbed Endou Yukari by the throat and slammed her violently to the ground.
Thud!
A heavy, muffled thud echoed through the living room as Endou Yukari's body slammed hard onto the floor.
"You actually attacked when I told you to? Don't you know I don't eat beef?"
"Ko... Ko..."
Mahiro's grip tightened relentlessly. Endou Yukari struggled desperately, her hands clawing at his fingers, trying to pry them loose.
But it was all in vain.
Gradually, blood failed to reach her brain, and with severe oxygen deprivation, her eyes rolled back. Her struggles grew weaker and weaker.
Like a fish tossed ashore!
After living through countless years, was she really going to meet her end today?
A flash of her life began to play before Endou Yukari's eyes—every memory, good and bad, vividly surfacing in her mind.
"Teacher!"
"Teacher!"
Unable to hold back any longer, Yukina and Sayaka cried out in unison.
"Senpai, please let the teacher go! I beg you!"
As soon as the words were spoken, Mahiro indeed loosened his grip slightly. Feeling the rush of fresh air, Endou Yukari gasped deeply, triggering a fit of violent coughs.
Yukina thought her plea had worked.
But the next moment, the sound of fluffy slippers shuffling across the floor upstairs echoed down, followed by a familiar voice.
"Hmm... Mahiro-nii, what time is it? Why is it so noisy downstairs..."
There, at the top of the stairs, stood Nagisa Akatsuki, dressed in bear-print pajamas, rubbing her sleepy eyes. Her disheveled hair made it clear she had just woken up.
"Sorry, did I wake you?"
Mahiro's tone was gentle, as if he hadn't just been on the verge of killing someone.
Hearing his words, Nagisa Akatsuki finally opened her eyes fully.
Only to find the living room downstairs filled with people—even her classmate Yukina-chan was here!
"Eek! Why are there so many people? Wait a moment, I'll go change—!"
Suddenly, a hand reached from behind and covered Nagisa Akatsuki's mouth.
It was the biggest freeloader living in this mansion—Mimori Akatsuki!
While covering her daughter's mouth, she apologized to the others.
"Sorry, sorry. Please continue. I'll take her back to bed."
In truth, she had noticed the commotion downstairs earlier and had been observing from the shadows.
But she never expected Nagisa Akatsuki to wake up suddenly and come downstairs to complain!
The Three Saints of the Lion King Organization and that man discussing matters—how could they casually interfere?!
Thus, Mimori Akatsuki quickly pulled Nagisa Akatsuki away, disappearing from the staircase in an instant.
"Heh, how adorable."
Mahiro chuckled and shook his head, then looked down at Endou Yukari beneath him.
The Endou Yukari now was nothing like her earlier stern self. Drool trickled from the corner of her mouth, her clothes were wide open, revealing two full, rounded mounds. Her skirt had ridden up at the waist.
Two pale thighs lay weakly together.
She looked utterly broken, as if something as thick as a forearm had been forced inside her, bringing her to the brink of death.
But Endou Yukari had indeed brushed shoulders with death.
Her name had probably flickered on the ledger of life and death.
"Whatever, consider yourself lucky. I'm not in the mood to kill you tonight. But what's your answer? Will you submit, or wait for me to finish you off?"
Mahiro leaned down, his tone flippant.
His breath brushed against Endou Yukari's slender neck, where lingering faint purple finger marks were still clearly visible.
"I... I need to discuss this with the other two."
At this point, Endou Yukari could no longer maintain a tough stance and could only resort to a delaying tactic.
But she never expected that these two would actually sell her out!
"I have no objections."
Hinado was the first to speak.
Followed immediately by Shirona Kuraki.
"I have no objections either. After all, it's easier to enjoy the shade under a big tree—what difference does it make which tree we lean on? Not to mention this tree is even more stable."
Still speaking in that irreverent, old-fashioned tone.
"Oh, and what about you?"
Mahiro looked down at the Elf beneath him once more.
"I... I agree as well."
Endou Yukari couldn't help but grit her silver teeth tightly.
Hinado was one thing, but Shirona Kuraki, you bastard, if you were going to agree, why didn't you say so earlier!
Then she wouldn't have had to endure such a beating!
"But... I also have one condition."
"Go ahead."
"If the Lion King Organization submits, it will surely displease the Bureau of Astrology. You must handle the Bureau of Astrology!"
"Oh, no problem. Move your headquarters to Itogami Island. I'll deal with the commune. As long as you're on the island, I guarantee no one will dare touch you."
"Fine!"
In the end, compared to death, the Three Saints of the Lion King Organization decisively chose submission.
What could be more important than life?
However, just as the Three Saints were about to leave with Yukina and Sayaka, Mahiro suddenly called out to Hinado.
"I say, Hinado-senpai, the night is still long. Don't you plan to stay and chat?"
Mahiro's expression was teasing, while Hinado paused in her steps, her pretty face flushing red.
She knew it—if she came tonight, she wouldn't be able to leave.
With a soft sigh, she said:
"Endou Yukari, and Shirona Kuraki, you two take them and leave. I still have some matters to discuss with Mr. Mahiro."
As she spoke, she casually untied the white ribbon near the ends of her hair.
Instantly, her long hair cascaded down.
"K*..."
Yukina and Sayaka wanted to say something, but Shirona Kuraki wrapped her arms around their necks and said in her irreverent tone:
"Alright, don't worry. Your husband won't do anything too extreme to Hinado, and you don't need to stay here to observe and learn."
Truly a centuries-old relic—she spoke without a hint of shame.