If Your Surname Is Nanjō, Then Satisfy Your Curiosity! Nonconsensual Candid Photography-Why Are You So Familiar with It?

Nanjō Emi wantonly sized up the expressionless Uesugi Tetsu, her gaze sliding over his body bit by bit as if it were tangible.

She spoke teasingly,

"It's rare to see you not smiling at all."

Tsk.

Nanjō Emi's disdainful tone added another layer to Uesugi Tetsu's displeasure.

Does she look down on me...?

No, saying she looked down on him was perhaps too harsh—it was simply Nanjō Emi, who had always stood in a superior position, using a "caring" tone to show concern for Uesugi Tetsu, whom she had protected to some degree all along.

A silver light flickered across the back of Uesugi Tetsu's right hand.

Lin Character Technique, 25% mastery!

An immense force appeared from thin air. In an instant, it was completely controlled by the Sword Heart that United All Selves, then poured in its entirety into Nanjō Emi's palm as she pressed against him, causing her movement to halt in midair.

Yet such terrifying power had no effect whatsoever on the surrounding environment—not even on the lonely balcony of the Special Affairs Division.

Of course, that was not because the building materials of the Hokkaido Special Affairs Division headquarters could perfectly absorb an impact nearly equivalent to a full-powered strike from an Arakami.

It was because... both Uesugi Tetsu and Nanjō Emi had perfectly mastered all their strength, without letting out even the slightest bit.

A mere corner of Nanjō Emi's terrifying strength—her true power—had been revealed at this moment.

Spirit arts capable of easily crushing Grandmaster-level opponents, a Sword Heart comparable to United All Selves, and a degree of control over power surpassing even Ririko's...

"—But if we're talking about pure strength alone, no demon god is stronger than me."

The soundproof barrier was utterly silent. Their breathing was crystal clear in each other's ears.