Yuuta walked down the long wooden corridor.
Everywhere he passed, the servants at work immediately ceased their activities, pressed their hands to their sides, and bowed their backs as deeply as possible as a sign of respect.
They only dared to straighten up and resume their tasks once Yuuta’s figure was no longer in sight.
This experience was nothing new to him.
Growing up in the Yamabuki Family, Yuuta had been trained in strict etiquette since childhood.
To him, the respect of others was the very air he breathed daily.
“Onii-sama!” “Onii-sama!” Two clear, youthful voices called out to him simultaneously.
As he rounded a corner of the corridor, Yuuta was greeted by two identical twin girls.
The only striking difference between the two was their hair style: one allowed her hair to fall straight and elegant, while the other had gentle waves at the tips.
Both girls possessed a beauty that guaranteed they would become stunning women when they grew up.
Their hair was jet black, as dark as the night, contrasting with their porcelain-white skin that looked smooth and flawless.
Their ruby-red eyes sparkled with intelligence, giving an impression that was both alluring and intimidating.
They wore classic black dresses with high white collars adorned with small ruffles, projecting a formal yet pure aura characteristic of noble children.
They were Maya and Miya, the twin daughters of Yotsuba Genzou.
In other words, they were Yuuta’s cousins, only a year younger than him.
“Oh, Maya, Miya.
You two seem to be in a very good mood today.” Yuuta acted familiar, as if this sibling bond had existed for decades.
“Has something special happened?” Miya, standing on the right, immediately chimed in with enthusiastic eyes.
“Of course!
Today Father praised us for our intelligence in solving theoretical physics problems.
Father said even middle school students would struggle with them, but we succeeded!” Maya, who was usually a bit calmer, added with a thin smile on her lips.
“And now, it’s Onii-sama’s turn to praise us.
Isn’t that right?” Faced with two cute little girls staring at him expectantly, Yuuta could not—and did not want to—refuse.
He extended both hands simultaneously, resting them gently on Maya and Miya’s heads, and stroked them softly.
“Good job, both of you.” Yuuta praised sincerely.
“Uncle Genzou, who is always so stern and rigid, gave a direct compliment?
That’s proof he is very proud of you.
You two truly are geniuses.” “Ehehehe…” Maya and Miya let out crisp, childish giggles.
Their cheeks flushed slightly red with the joy of receiving recognition from the older cousin they admired.
Beside them, Tajima, witnessing the harmonious interaction of the three clan successors, could not suppress a thin smile.
“Ara ara~ It seems my two daughters ran here in such a hurry just to meet their dear Onii-sama as soon as possible.
Goodness, how cute you all are~” A soft, teasing voice broke the small laughter in the corridor.
The mother of the Yotsuba twins, Abe Yasuyo, emerged from behind a sliding door with graceful steps.
Her appearance was very similar to her daughters; elegant facial features, a small straight nose, and red eyes that now appeared more serene and mature.
Her black hair was tied neatly in a bun with a simple yet classy silver hairpin.
Yasuyo wore a moss-green kimono with a pattern of small falling flowers—a traditional garment that still could not hide her well-proportioned silhouette beneath.
“Good afternoon, Aunt Yasuyo.” Yuuta greeted with a polite smile.
“Welcome home, Yuuta-chan.” Yasuyo replied with a warm, calming smile.
She then looked at her two daughters with a warning yet gentle gaze.
“Maya, Miya, your Onii-sama has just returned from school and must be tired.
Let him rest first.
You can play with him later, alright?” “Yes, Mother…” Maya and Miya answered in unison.
Though they seemed a bit reluctant to part with Yuuta, they were children raised to be obedient to their parents.
Yuuta gave a small nod toward his cousins before looking back at Yasuyo.
“Aunt, if that’s the case, I’ll take my leave.
I must see Uncle Genzou in his study immediately.
He is waiting for the report on today’s testing results.” “Of course, go ahead.
Genzou-san has indeed been waiting impatiently for you.” Yasuyo said, making way.
Tajima, who had been standing in silence, bowed respectfully to Yasuyo and the two young ladies.
“We shall take our leave, Yasuyo-sama, Maya-sama, Miya-sama.” With steady and orderly steps, Tajima resumed leading the way, escorting Yuuta to the heart of the Yotsuba Main House, where the clan head waited with full anticipation.
◆━⊰✿✧✿⊱━◆ *KNOCK-KNOCK-KNOCK!* “Enter.” Having received permission from the room’s owner, Tajima slid the shoji door open with a smooth, nearly silent motion.
Once Yuuta stepped inside, Tajima immediately closed the door and stood tall in a guard position outside.
The study had a very strong traditional Japanese feel.
The floor was covered in high-quality tatami that emitted the scent of fresh straw.
On one side was a tokonoma decorated with a black ink calligraphy painting and a minimalist yet artistic ikebana flower arrangement.
The lighting in the room was slightly dim, coming from paper lamps that provided a calm yet authoritative atmosphere.
Besides Yuuta, there were two men in their 30s who looked at him with friendly yet sharp expressions.
One sat in a wooden chair behind a desk made of dark teak—he was Yotsuba Genzou.
Standing tall beside him was his younger brother, Yotsuba Motosuke.
Both had black hair combed neatly back.
Their faces were stern, reflecting a rich life experience in the midst of a war era.
Interestingly, although they were married and had children, neither wore a mustache or beard, giving a clean and modern impression despite their traditional lifestyle.
“Finally you’ve arrived, Yuuta.
We’ve been waiting for you, you know~” Motosuke greeted with a relaxed and approachable tone.
“Show me the results of your affinity testing.” Unlike his younger brother, Genzou appeared stiff and unskilled at expressing his feelings, yet his gaze held great expectations.
“Yes, Uncle.” Yuuta took a folder out of his backpack and placed it neatly on the desk.
In the year 2058, despite highly advanced digital technology, many parties still preferred using paper for highly sensitive data to avoid the risk of network hacking.
Genzou took the folder, opened it, and pulled the test result sheet to the top.
Beside him, Motosuke leaned down until his face nearly touched his older brother’s, reading the lines of data together.
Instantly, their pupils constricted sharply.
They turned to look at Yuuta, who stood calmly waiting for their assessment.
“Nii-san, this is…” Motosuke’s voice trembled slightly with awe.
“Um.
Yuuta has inherited the abilities of two Yotsuba lineages simultaneously.
This is extraordinary news for our clan.” Genzou replied with a tone heavier than usual.
Both understood how rare this phenomenon was.
The Yotsuba Clan and their unique magic were rooted in the Fourth Institute, the laboratory that once created them and which they now fully controlled.
Their ancestors were gathered and genetically modified to strengthen their Magic Calculation Areas, with a focus on “Mental Manipulation Magic.” The research of the Fourth Institute created two primary lineages: the first were those born with naturally reinforced Mental Manipulation Magic, and the second were those born with Magic Calculation Areas distorted by massive external forces.
Normally, clan members would only inherit one of these two lineage abilities.
However, Yuuta’s test results showed something different—a perfect synchronization between the two.
“You truly are special, Yuuta.
If Mahiro knew, he would surely be proud and boast about it all day long.” Genzou usually cold eyes now radiating genuine pride.
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