Chapter 398: Could You Let Me Bear Your Child?
White stockings are infinitely wonderful, with a hint of flesh compression adding a touch of vitality.
This phrase was perfectly embodied in Natsuki Minamiya.
He once believed that only black stockings were the best, but now, because of Natsuki-chan, his perspective had changed.
It could be said that among all the women around him, none suited white stockings better than Natsuki Minamiya.
It was simply irresistible!
A few days later.
Gamma arranged a new house for him, located in another newly developed villa area, quite close to the research institute MAR had established on Itogami Island.
However, this time, the number of people living in the house had increased somewhat.
In addition to the original residents, La Folia, Himeragi Yukina, Kirasaka Sayaka, Kanon Kanase, and the doll Nina were added, along with... Giada.
This also led to Aiba Asagi visiting his place every day, with overnight stays becoming a frequent occurrence.
According to Asagi, it was to prevent him from committing crimes and sneaking around!
After all, whether it was Yukina, Kanase, or Nagisa Akatsuki, they were all genuine middle school students.
Moreover, living alone in her apartment was too lonely and boring, unlike the lively atmosphere of his villa.
Adhering to the principle that whether you herd one sheep or a flock, it's all the same, Mahiro agreed to let Asagi move in.
However, speaking of which, the additional girls in the villa seemed to have their own reasons for staying.
It was expected that Kanase would move in.
Because of Nina, and since the incidents involving Kanase had mostly concluded, Natsuki Minamiya adopted Kanon Kanase in her name.
Apart from that, it was mainly to get closer to the resurrected Great Alchemist.
Through his persistent efforts, Nina also agreed to collaborate with him on researching the Wiseman's Blood.
There were two reasons for this.
First, because Mahiro himself possessed great potential to surpass alchemists throughout history.
Second, because of the Enhancement Drug he presented.
That drug could be said to have accompanied him through countless worlds.
Starting from its research and development by Muroto Sumire in the Black Bullet world, he had continuously added other components to it.
For example, the evolutionary genes of the Super Danger Beast Tyrant from the Akame ga Kill! world, the Factor of Diablos from the Eminence in Shadow world, and even a small amount of the Recessive Factor of Geass.
It could be said that such a drug was unique, with no second like it found anywhere in the world.
Its exclusivity belonged solely to Mahiro.
Therefore, Nina showed extremely high interest.
With her help and the replication of the Copy Eyes, they successfully integrated Spirit Blood into the drug, maintaining an extreme balance.
It must be said that professional matters should be handled by professionals.
As for La Folia, Himeragi Yukina, and Kirasaka Sayaka moving into the villa, their reasons were quite different.
La Folia was quite straightforward, openly stating that she was interested in him and wanted to borrow his ancestral genes to have a child.
Kirasaka Sayaka was there to supervise him and prevent this from happening, claiming she would protect Himeragi Yukina forever.
When he asked Himeragi Yukina, however, she responded with a calm expression:
"Mahiro-senpai, you haven't forgotten what you did while I was sleeping, have you?"
Hmm, a rather ambiguous statement.
But in reality, what Yukina was referring to was the day of the Hollow Eve Festival.
And two major events occurred on that day.
First, the appearance of the Prison Barrier, which still stands around Itogami Island to this day, with that steel bridge still connecting to the interior of the prison.
Second, the Wiseman's Blood incident.
Because the commotion he caused when eliminating the Wiseman's Blood was so immense, legends still circulate on Itogami Island, stirring unrest.
Even though the Lion King Organization, which is gradually relocating to Itogami Island, has been secretly helping maintain order, the number of troublemaking members of the Demon Race is simply too overwhelming to suppress.
There are even rumors spreading that Itogami Island is about to sink.
It's unclear whose handiwork this is, but it's definitely connected to the Artificial Island Management Corporation.
Those people are always obsessed with their petty authority, using so-called rumors and gossip to restrain a powerful individual.
You could say this is a classic Japanese tactic.
And when Giada visited again, she also told him the simplest solution—
"Declare yourself the Fourth Primogenitor, establish the Fourth Dominion in your name, and formally claim Itogami Island as your territory. Doing so would intimidate all the petty troublemakers."
It was a good idea.
But Mahiro would not accept it.
Are you kidding? Isn't being human good enough? Why would he abandon his human identity to declare himself the Fourth Primogenitor and establish the Fourth Dominion?
Was he just bored and looking for trouble?
Even if it were just a verbal declaration, he was unwilling to give up his identity as a human.
This was his bottom line, a line he could never compromise on.
Moreover, he didn't care in the slightest about those troublemakers.
Let them cause trouble if they wanted—after all, his time in this world was already counting down.
He could leave at any moment.
Unfortunately, even if he didn't seek trouble, trouble would still find him, especially during such a heated period.
These days, Mahiro truly experienced what it meant to "since then, the king no longer attends morning court."
Almost every day, he indulged in revelry within the villa.
And the one who started all this was none other than Kirasaka Sayaka, who kept insisting she would protect Himeragi Yukina.
One night, Sayaka, wearing black stockings, cautiously sneaked into his room, quickly closed the door behind her, and said something about preventing him from making a move on Yukina...
In short, she came to satisfy him.
Then, in a state of utter confusion, Mahiro was pushed down.
The next morning at breakfast, Sayaka walked unsteadily, limping and trembling.
When asked what happened, she claimed she had accidentally sprained her foot.
Yukina, Shion, and Nagisa Akatsuki all showed genuine concern.
But how could Natsuki and Aya, with their vast experience in various positions, not see through what had really happened to this girl?
Thus, Natsuki glared fiercely at Mahiro.
However, it wasn't just the two Witches who noticed—Aiba Asagi also caught on.
As the Cyber Empress, although she hadn't experienced it herself, her extensive knowledge instantly allowed her to understand Sayaka's situation.
How dare someone steal the lead right under her nose!
She was still a recent transfer student!
She was quite indignant, yet too shy to act alone, so she dragged Yuuma along.
The result was a mistake, and the sharp-witted Aya noticed.
That morning, Aya flew into a rage—she never expected her husband to be snatched away by her own cloned daughter!
How could she, who prided herself on her pride, possibly tolerate it!
If Mahiro and Natsuki hadn't intervened that day, the enraged Aya might have really killed Yuuma on the spot.
But by nightfall, it became Aya and Mahiro dealing with Natsuki.
Aya, with a satisfied expression, helped him pin down Natsuki's hands, and amidst Natsuki's struggles, they forcibly achieved the feat of taking down two Witches simultaneously.
But since he had already conquered so many, one more—Giada—wouldn't make a difference. January kds
And so, he also took down Giada, the Third Progenitor.
Just as he completed the fourth round, Mahiro noticed the sky outside had already brightened.
Giada, who had endured four waves of impact throughout the night, was now curled up in Mahiro's arms with a flushed face. Just seeing the scattered clothes and various stockings made it clear how intense the battle had been the previous night.
It must be said, after experiencing everyone, Giada was still the strongest—mainly because she could freely alter her physique and appearance.
Conquering her alone was equivalent to conquering the entire world!
Coupled with the Progenitor-level immortality and formidable regenerative abilities, the play was endlessly varied.
However, perhaps his movement as he got up was too abrupt, disturbing the slumbering Giada.
"Mmm... leaving already?" Giada rubbed her drowsy eyes, her voice still slightly hoarse, with a lingering, enticing blush at the corners of her eyes.
"Yes, I've skipped too many classes. It's time to show my face at school, as a final farewell. In a few days, I'll take you all back to my world."
"Oh, I am quite looking forward to it."
She had only learned a few days ago about Mahiro's plan to return to his original world. Shadow Garden had been busy organizing its assets in preparation.
But her decision was resolute, without hesitation—she would follow Mahiro back.
The man she had chosen, she would never let go of, no matter what.
As for the Third Dominion?
She had long grown tired of that thing. It was only established because of the promise she made with Cain back then.
Now, she had a more important goal, so she could abandon it at any time. Besides, with the Warlord and the eyeball around, her absence wouldn't matter.
However, when she tried to sit up, intending to help Mahiro get dressed like those doting wives, she involuntarily plopped back down.
She couldn't get up.
Her entire body was weak, still limp even now...
After several unsuccessful attempts, Giada gave up and sighed helplessly:
"Ah, I truly doubt whether you're really human."
To have exhausted a Progenitor like her to this extent, Giada genuinely questioned Mahiro's identity, especially that terrifying size—the mere thought still made her tremble slightly.
"Of course, I'm a genuine human, no substitutes."
Mahiro answered casually, "And is it my fault? Who told you to swallow it all in one go? If you weren't a vampire, you'd be lying flat on a board by now, you know?"
Giada:
The shy Progenitor silently turned her head away.
It wasn't really her fault either.
Who told this jerk that no one had ever been able to swallow it completely before, so she wanted to give it a try.
Since she wasn't this man's first woman, she'd try for a different kind of first!
Giada Kukulcan would never be weaker than anyone in her life!
Because of that, she ended up crying all night—even when she took Mahiro's punches, she hadn't cried like that.
"Just as Natsuki Minamiya said, you really are a pervert."
Giada said angrily.
Mahiro just shrugged and walked out with a smile.
"Hey, wait for me!"
After school, Sayaka, who had a black single ponytail tied behind her and possessed the demeanor of a Yamato Nadeshiko, rushed out of the school gate in an unseemly manner and shouted discontentedly at Mahiro, who was holding the hand of the intimate Yukina-chan in front of her.
As Mahiro's Watcher, Yukina had always stayed by his side, even now after school when they were heading to the supermarket to buy ingredients for cooking.
In fact, whenever they walked together, they were often teased by stall owners as a young married couple.
At first, Yukina would blush and deny it, but now she just lowered her head, blushed, and tacitly accepted it.
From time to time, she would sneak glances at Mahiro's handsome face.
Unfortunately, such beautiful moments were always disrupted by unexpected third wheels—at least, that's what Yukina thought.
Like now, Sayaka, who had caught up with them, actually forcefully separated their tightly held hands and then wedged herself between them, holding one hand each, completely ignoring Mahiro's darkening expression.
Sayaka even wore a smug smile.
She was basically like a sister-obsessed younger sister, constantly clinging to Yukina.
"Sayaka, what are you doing here?"
It wasn't just Mahiro who was unhappy—even Yukina was very annoyed.
Because she had managed to send Kanon home early, Asagi-senpai was busy with work, and even the adorable Est-chan had been bribed with tofu dishes.
This was her chance to be alone with Mahiro.
After all, even when they returned home, there were plenty of people clinging to Mahiro!
And now it was ruined!
"Hehe, Master Endou sent a message saying there's something she needs to confirm with Mahiro," Sayaka said with a giggle.
"Go on, what is it?"
Mahiro tightly held her slender fingers, showing no intention of letting go.
Sayaka's pretty face flushed slightly—a rare sight—but she didn't refuse, allowing him to hold her delicate fingers.
Her fingers were longer than Yukina's, and just as slender.
After a brief silence, as if organizing her words, Sayaka finally spoke:
"It's about Japan. The higher-ups know that the Lion King Organization has withdrawn from Japan and moved to Itogami Island under your influence, so the Bureau of Astrology will send someone to cause trouble for you."
Sayaka spoke unusually softly, a departure from her usual boisterous personality.
The Japanese Bureau of Astrology and the Lion King Organization share similar natures—both are special agencies under Japan's jurisdiction, serving as National Attack Mage Officials.
The difference lies in their missions: the Lion King Organization was established to prevent artificial magical disasters or magical terrorist attacks, whereas the Bureau of Astrology's task is to stop naturally occurring magical disasters.
These two demon-hunting agencies, along with the special security force under the Itogami City Artificial Island Management Corporation, form Japan's three major demon-extermination organizations.
However, the three agencies are not on harmonious terms, each having its own issues.
The Artificial Island Management Corporation is somewhat less involved, as it is not located on the Japanese mainland.
Nevertheless, the conflict between the Bureau of Astrology and the Lion King Organization is extremely intense, to the point of being diametrically opposed and irreconcilable.
"Oh, it seems the trouble you mentioned has arrived."
As soon as the words fell, the three of them saw a girl blocking their path.
The girl had delicate features and long black hair that cascaded straight down to her waist, reminiscent of a shrine maiden, complementing her appearance perfectly.
However, she was dressed in a black-themed sailor-style school uniform, black knee-high tights, and brown leather shoes.
This attire, starkly contrasting with the aura of a shrine maiden, made her resemble a beautiful JK (high school girl), specifically the aloof and popular type.
At her feet lay a black guitar case identical to those carried by Himeragi Yukina and Kirasaka Sayaka.
Just by looking and sensing the Cursed Power within her, Mahiro could tell this woman was no ordinary person—she was a Demon Hunter like them.
Moreover, having never seen her in the Itogami Island security forces, he was certain she was an outsider and precisely the trouble from the Bureau of Astrology that Sayaka had mentioned.
Yet, at that moment, the woman noticed the three of them. She picked up the guitar case at her feet and began walking toward them at a leisurely pace.
With light steps, her skirt swayed gently in the breeze.
The curve of her hips, tightly wrapped in black tights, and a glimpse of black lace clearly caught Mahiro's eye.
"Who are you?!"
Yukina was the first to react, drawing Snowdrift Wolf from her guitar case and pointing the spear tip at the woman.
But the woman seemed unfazed, completely ignoring Yukina as she walked straight up to Mahiro.
Holding the guitar case with both hands in front of her, she bowed deeply to him.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Mahiro. I am a Demon Hunter from the Bureau of Astrology, a member of the 'Six Blades.' My name is Kisaki Kiriha, codenamed [Black Sword Shaman]. It is an honor to meet you."
"Oh, hello."
Mahiro's response was indifferent, even cold.
He was no longer the Xiao Chulan of the past. While black-haired, straight-haired girls were indeed his type, knowing full well that the other party harbored ill intentions, he had no intention of engaging with her.
Even though this woman named Kisaki Kiriha seemed to have chosen her position perfectly—stopping just close enough for Mahiro to catch the faint, virginal fragrance emanating from her.
And the angle of her bow allowed Mahiro, from his position, to catch a glimpse of the snowy, deep valley beneath her black collar.
This woman was on a completely different level compared to Yukina, Sayaka, and even Hinado!
Kisaki Kiriha also sensed Mahiro's cold attitude. She looked up at the two girls from the Lion King Organization following beside Mahiro, tilting her head in confusion as she asked:
"Mr. Yotsuba, have I somehow offended you? Or have the two beside you said something in your presence?"
"Of course not."
Mahiro waved his hand dismissively:
"My time is limited, so let's get straight to the point. Why have you come to see me? Do you want to kill me?"
It was no wonder he thought this way.
In today's world, the number of people who wanted his life or sought to rise by stepping over his corpse was at least in the hundreds, if not thousands—though none dared challenge him due to lack of courage.
But the Bureau of Astrology was different.
Given Japan's petty and vindictive nature, once they learned he had taken the Lion King Organization from them, they would undoubtedly try every means possible to eliminate him.
"No, that's not it."
Hearing his words, Kisaki Kiriha's expression softened slightly, and her tone became somewhat calmer.
"I imagine such thoughts must have arisen because someone whispered something in your ear."
She glanced meaningfully at Sayaka before continuing:
"But we absolutely have no such intentions. We only hope you will allow me to stay by your side."
"Stay by my side?"
Mahiro pointed at himself, his expression turning peculiar.
Kisaki Kiriha, however, nodded slightly:
"Yes, by your side. Since the Lion King Organization can do it, our Bureau of Astrology can do it too... So, Mr. Yotsuba, would you be willing to accept me and allow me to bear you a child?"