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"From now on, the Isshiki family will be our ally, and we will do our best to help them." 

"....." 

When all of them heard those words, they could only remain silent, especially because of their isolated way of treating others. 

Yes, unlike the other magician families that often worked with others, the Yotsuba family only depended on themselves or even isolated, especially with how strong they were, and they didn't need anyone's help. They also felt that they were strong enough, especially with all of their members, yet what they were more curious about was Maya's attitude.

They knew well that as long as they weren't part of the Yotsuba family, Maya's attitude was cold, and even if their family had worked with many instead of being subordinates, they were just using each other instead of being an alliance. 

So why should they all of a sudden make an alliance with the Isshiki family? 

Yet, no one could deny the benefits that came from being an ally with the Isshiki family, especially after this family acquired a bank and many other companies, showing their might in the economy, making this family the wealthiest and most authoritative within the country due to many people depending their livelihood on this family. 

Seven million. 

This was the number of population that lived within the Hokuriku and San'in Region, the area where the Isshiki family had their base, and within that number, it could be said that all of them were more or less relying on this family to live, and this number was immense, especially for a politician that needed votes of the people if they wanted to enter the office. 

While it might not be related, it was also the reason why many politicians also entered a cult, especially those who had a huge number of believers. 

Regardless of whether it was the economy, politics, or even the military, the Isshiki family could be compared to the Yotsuba family, or even better, especially when this family had a lot of followers. 

Yes, followers. 

Instead of an alliance like how the Isshiki family did to the Yotsuba family, the other magician families were like vassals to this family, subordinates that would do anything to please their master as their livelihood and future depended on this family. 

Yet, even so, once again, even if the benefit was great, why now all of a sudden? 

All of them were fine on their own, so was this alliance necessary? 

Still, those who knew the truth, especially Miyuki and the Kuroba family, the branch family of the Yotsuba family that was in charge of the supervision and gathering of intelligence, from the head to all of its members, could only lower their heads in submission. 

"Well... if there is a reason, it's because we have lost." 

"...lost?" 

All of them were in a daze when they heard those words. 

"Tatsuya-san, Kuroba family, and I, we have been defeated by this family." 

"...." 

Those words appeared to draw all the energy from their bodies. 

"M-Maya.... did you lose?" 

"Yes." Maya nodded with ease despite the result of her battle with Masa. "I can't do anything against him." 

"Him?"

"The Blue Beast. Who else? The rest of the Isshiki family might be powerful, but only he was the most powerful, especially when he could even defeat Tatsuya, too." 

"..." 

"Oh, the Kuroba were all caught by the rest of the Isshiki family, though." 

"....." 

Kuroba Mitsugu, the head of the Kuroba family, and his two children could only shake their heads in embarrassment. 

"...I know that you and even Tatsuya have lost, but... how strong is he?" 

"Hmm... if we talk about destruction, then I believe that Masa and Tatsuya are about the same." 

"Eh?" 

Those words stunned everyone since they knew Tatsuya's Material Burst had enough power to be compared to a nuclear warhead, but Masa could do the same, which put all of them in a daze.

"R-Really?" 

"I haven't seen it, but if he is serious, then this earth will be destroyed." 

Maya felt that if Masa wished to, he should be able to change the magnetic field of the universe, causing the world to be a mess, which was pretty much terrible. 

"....." Everyone. 

A magician that had enough power to destroy the whole earth, then wasn't this guy more of a monster than Tatsuya? 

"Just kidding." Maya smiled and said mischievously, "Geez, you are all tense. We have become an ally, so you shouldn't treat our ally that way, okay?" 

"....." 

"THIS ISN'T A TIME TO JOKE AROUND, MAYA!" 

Even if Maya had a lot of prestige and no one could shake her throne, how could they feel happy with this type of joke? 

"His power of destruction aside, he has an overwhelming power in one-on-one combat. His speed, physical ability, reaction, perception, and damage of his attacks. He is simply the most perfect magician that has ever been born in this world." Maya looked at Miyuki and said, "Miyuki, you have seen his fight against your older brother, right?" 

Everyone quickly turned their gazes to Miyuki, who was all tense.

"...I didn't see everything since I passed out immediately when he appeared." 

"Pass out? Did he use magic on you?" 

"No, it shouldn't be magic. It should be like... a pressure, an aura? It is hard to describe, but you will understand if you meet him." 

All of them frowned, clearly confused by Miyuki's explanation, but they knew well from this conversation that Masa was the strongest magician in the Isshiki family, especially when he could defeat Maya and Tatsuya. 

"Let me simplify everything." Maya quickly attracted everyone's attention once again and said, "So as long as any of you need the use of electricity and a modern device, then you are not safe from him." 

"..." 

And if they wanted to defeat him, they could only return to the medieval era. 

An era in which electricity and modern technology never existed? 

Yet, even so, as their body also had a bio-electricity and the red blood cells on their bodies also contained iron, it was impossible for one to defeat the Isshiki family. 

"But this alliance will be a great thing for us." Maya looked at Kuroba and said, "Mitsugu, if you need any help with intelligence and all-related technology, you can ask the Isshiki family right away." 

"Ah?" Mitsugu Kuroba was surprised but nodded. "Yes." 

"You, all, too." Maya looked at everyone and haughtily said, "Whether it is money, jobs, or anything else. If you need it, just ask them, and they will try to provide it for you." 

"...." Everyone. 

"However, for their enemies, who hinder their plan, you have to kill all of them mercilessly." 

Her voice was filled with coldness and murderous intent, showing her cruel nature. 

"Yes!" 

"Also, Yuuka." 

"Ah?" 

Tsukuba Yuuka was startled when she was called, but she quickly responded with nervousness and curiosity. "Yes?" 

"Fufufu..." Maya giggled and said, "You don't have to be nervous. I am just asking you whether you are still interested in learning the "Magic Calculation Area"?" 

Yuu was surprised but nodded eagerly. "Yes." 

"Good." Maya nodded in satisfaction and said, "The Isshiki family will prepare everything for you. Trying to uncover the secrets of the mind." 

"Yes." 

Yet, those words quickly made all of them realize the hidden intention of why the Isshiki family didn't kill them after all of the problems that had happened. 

Magic Calculation Area. 

This was what the Isshiki family sought, which surprised them since not many magicians would even show an interest in this area. 

Yet... this was good, they thought since they could tell that the Isshiki family needed them, and there was no need for them to fear being subjugated. 

Still, was it okay to trust the Isshiki family like this? 

"Maya, can I say something?" 

"Sure." 

One of the elders suddenly started to talk. "Don't you think that we need to strengthen our bond with the Isshiki family?" 

Everyone was surprised, but no one disagreed since their acceptance to be an ally with the Isshiki family was high. Not only were they wealthy, but more importantly, the Isshiki family was a family of magicians! 

The number of magicians in this world was small, so that was why they had to work together. 

While it was embarrassing, they knew well that it was their fault for picking a fight against the Isshiki family first, trying to spy on them. 

With such a crime, it wouldn't be weird for them to become the worst enemy of the Isshiki family and be decimated, but fortunately, the Isshiki family needed them. 

Lastly, the most important thing was that the Isshiki family was stronger than them, so did they even have any choices?

"...what do you want to say?" Maya's brows wrinkled when she heard those words. 

"Don't you think we should engage our family with their family? The Blue Beast is still young, right? He is the next head of the Isshiki family, and if his wife is from our family, then I am sure that our relationship will be even better." 

Once again, no one argued and felt that this was a reasonable explanation, especially when the Blue Beast could even defeat Maya and Tatsuya, which showed his genes were the best of the best. 

Yet, those words made Maya frown, but—

"Obaa-ue." 

Suddenly, a voice attracted everyone's attention, and they quickly turned toward the fairest young woman within this space. 

"I am willing to become his woman," Miyuki said earnestly, showing her determination. 

"....." Everyone.