In an instant.
An even more powerful force surged from deep within Higashiya Masaru's body.
His strength, constitution, speed, explosiveness, stamina, recovery... all doubled!
At the same time, a wealth of techniques and insights flooded his mind.
Higashiya Masaru instantly mastered the new skill - 【Strong Hand Skull Splitter】!
‘Isn't it 【Intentional Blast Fist】?’
Higashiya Masaru raised an eyebrow, a little disappointed, but quickly calmed down.
‘No rush.’
‘Sejuani only has four skills, Q and E are already here, next should be 【Intentional Blast Fist】.’
‘Once I get three basic skills, I can unlock the ultimate 【Breathtaking】.’
Higashiya Masaru muttered to himself.
At the same time, he added skill points he gained this morning to the new skill 【Strong Hand Skull Splitter】.
The next moment.
His personal panel became like this.
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Template·Sejuani
Level: 2
Skills: 【Fury of the North】 (Passive), 【Winter's Bite】 (Level 1), 【Strong Hand Skull Splitter】 (Level 1)
Skill Points: 0
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‘Not bad.’
Higashiya Masaru was satisfied and hid the system panel.
At the same time, he released Yukino's hand.
All of the above happened in a flash, less than a second in real time.
From Yukino and Hiratsuka Shizuka's point of view.
Higashiya Masaru simply held her hand for a second, then released it.
Very gentlemanly, no attempt to take advantage.
"That's it?" Hiratsuka Shizuka asked in surprise.
It was over too quickly.
According to her experience with shonen manga, shouldn't there be a big fight for several chapters, with the protagonist ultimately defeating the enemy after reaching a desperate situation and a last-minute surge of power?
How could it be over with just a handshake?
"That's why I said it's not a big deal." Higashiya Masaru shrugged and said, "Yukino-san herself should know best if it's done or not."
Hiratsuka Shizuka immediately looked at Yukino Yukinoshita.
"Teacher Hiratsuka, it's really alright now." Yukino said with a shocked expression.
The moment she held Higashiya Masaru's hand, she felt a powerful and righteous force rushing over her like a tide.
The chilling aura on her body, like ice melting under the scorching sun, dissipated in an instant.
The faint discomfort disappeared.
Her spirit seemed to have shed a heavy burden, becoming incredibly light.
The change was noticeable.
Yukino was sure that the problem with her body had been solved!
"Thank you, Higashiya-kun." Yukino bowed deeply to Higashiya Masaru in gratitude.
When encountering a paranormal event, ordinary people were helpless.
If it wasn't for Higashiya Masaru, she wouldn't know what to do.
"That's great."
Seeing this, Hiratsuka Shizuka also relaxed.
Yukino's eyes were noticeably brighter, and her complexion had returned to a healthy flush.
These obvious changes reassured Hiratsuka Shizuka.
"You must be tired, go rest for a while." Higashiya Masaru said with a smile.
"Rest?"
Yukino was stunned for a moment, then suddenly felt sleepiness creeping in, and couldn't help but yawn.
The problem had been solved.
Her tense nerves relaxed.
The fatigue accumulated over many days was released at this moment, making her eyelids heavy.
"Yes, Yukino, go have a good sleep." Hiratsuka Shizuka went up to her with a worried expression, touching Yukino's head and saying in a soft voice, "Don't worry about school."
"Yes." Yukino thought for a moment and nodded gently.
She really needed a rest.
Therefore, she followed Hiratsuka Shizuka to the guest room in the apartment.
……
After settling Yukino.
Hiratsuka Shizuka gently closed the door and returned to the living room.
She looked around, not seeing Higashiya Masaru, so she took two cans of iced beer from the refrigerator and went to the balcony.
As expected.
Higashiya Masaru was on the balcony, leaning against the railing and smoking.
"Thank you for helping Yukino." Hiratsuka Shizuka placed a can of beer in front of him.
"You're welcome."
Higashiya Masaru turned back with a smile, his eyes filled with a profound meaning, "I also received my payment, didn't I?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka thought about the request on the phone, and her face flushed red.
She glared fiercely at Higashiya Masaru, angrily turning her head away.
"Don't be angry, Shizuka, a little more excitement will make us more comfortable." Higashiya Masaru walked over with a smile and wrapped his arm around Hiratsuka Shizuka's waist.
"What kind of comfort... your mind is filled with all sorts of messy thoughts." Hiratsuka Shizuka said with a bad temper, "Also, you're clearly underage, why are you smoking?"
"I also drink!" Higashiya Masaru picked up the beer.
"…" Hiratsuka Shizuka was speechless.
This beer was the one she took out.
Although Higashiya Masaru looked 16, his mind was mature, not at all like a student.
Coupled with his mysterious origin and power, Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't treat him as a student at all, and often acted recklessly with him, smoking and drinking, indulging in debauchery.
Tsk…
Hiratsuka Shizuka quietly clicked her tongue, feeling that she was too debauched.
It damaged the image of an educator.
She couldn't go on like this!
She shook her head, changing the subject, and asked, "Was Yukino's problem completely solved?"
"Not yet." Higashiya Masaru replied.
"Oh, not yet...what?" Hiratsuka Shizuka was a beat slow to react and realized with surprise, "Didn't you say it wasn't a big deal? She's sleeping soundly now!"
"Don't worry, I just left some loose ends." Higashiya Masaru said calmly.
"Loose ends?" Hiratsuka Shizuka looked at him in confusion.
"Yeah, I just dealt with the demonic aura on her body, but every aura has a source. If I don't get rid of that demon, she'll be haunted again." Higashiya Masaru nodded in explanation.
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