First Arrogant, Then Obsequious-The Thought Is Laughable.

In the end, he gave up.

Anyway, there's really no need to mention it.

The girls didn't chat in the group for long before running off to engage in intensive training, because they were all holding their breath and had a lot on their minds.

Although it was only a fleeting glimpse, the power displayed by the Saginomiya still made them feel pressured.

Even though they were all supported and promoted, a sense of pride is an indispensable component for becoming strong.

"Bang... bang... bang..."

In the deserted park at night, the sound of something colliding could be heard repeatedly.

The silver-haired beauty struck various fighting stances, and with each powerful punch, the surrounding air vibrated.

In a world unseen by ordinary people, she was engaged in a real hand-to-hand combat with Star Platinum.

As a stand-in, Star Platinum is a perfect sparring partner.

No matter how proficient she is in mastering the power of Ripple, or how much power she unleashes, she doesn't need to worry about hurting her opponent.

Conversely, if you're sparring with your teammates, it's definitely difficult to have a clear understanding of your own strength.

Another round of self-disciplined training followed.

"Call..."

The silver-haired beauty was covered in sweat, completely lacking her usual affected elegance, panting heavily, her chest heaving.

"Not enough!"

"Not... enough!"

She wiped away the sweat and continued to immerse herself in the story.

The Star Platinum doesn't need any training; as long as her spiritual power increases, her strength will also increase.

However, if she herself is too weak, she will easily become a target. After all, the power of a Stand takes time to be enhanced, and the stronger she is, the stronger the power of the Stand will become.

Sweating more now means bleeding less in the future...

She wasn't secretly trying to kill everyone; she was just following the Club President's advice!

Moreover, she believes in others and is certain they are working hard behind the scenes.

After once again teetering on the brink of exhaustion, Natsukawa Masuzu strolled back to her apartment.

After going upstairs, she saw a young girl sitting at her door, hugging her legs and looking helpless.

"What's wrong? You look like a stray dog."

63

Chapter 63: His initial arrogance followed by obsequiousness is laughable.

"Xiao Liang."

Natsukawa Mana raised her head, biting her lip, looking pitiful.

If it were any other time, given the girl's personality, she would have definitely retorted directly, but she simply wasn't in the mood for that now.

This point was also keenly noticed by Natsukawa Masuzu.

"Let's talk inside."

She took out her key, opened the door, and went inside.

Natsukawa Mana hesitated for only a second before bracing herself with her hands on the ground and following him inside.

"Tell me, what happened?"

A few minutes later, Natsukawa Masuzu placed the brewed black tea on the table.

Natsukawa Mana held the cup in both hands, feeling the warmth emanating from her hands and heart.

"Dad, something happened to him."

"Um?"

Natsukawa Masuzu his eyes.

Although she didn't have a good impression of that person, he was, after all, her biological father and had raised her.

"He's dead? When will the funeral be held?"

Sensing the urgency in her Little Sister's words, she maintained her Poison Tongue and spoke lightly.

"No, no! Dad is alive and well... but he's practically under house arrest. There are some problems with the Natsukawa Family right now; someone's trying to seize his power and position. I only received news of him this afternoon, and then I..."

Natsukawa Mana was initially flustered, then her voice weakened.

"And then you ran over here?"

"Wouldn't it be better to leave this kind of thing to the police?"

The older sister's nonchalant tone chilled the Little Sister's heart, igniting her deep-seated resentment.

"They wouldn't dare get involved in something like this! And Xiao Liang, you don't need to be so harsh! If you hadn't insisted on going against Dad, he wouldn't have stopped giving you the money..."

"Really? You haven't grown up yet. Do you think the conflict between him and me is about these things?"

Natsukawa Masuzu shook his head and sighed.

She had thought the girl would improve after entering high school, but it seemed that as the Young Lady of the Natsukawa Family, staying in an environment like Shuchiin was too comfortable.

"I don't understand! I just don't understand! Why can't you all speak clearly? Everyone speaks in veiled terms, it's so annoying, so annoying! Whether it's Xiao Liang or Dad, can't you all just give in a little?!"

Natsukawa Mana's emotions had reached the point of a volcanic eruption; she roared angrily while tears streamed down her face.

"Cannot."

Natsukawa Masuzu's eyes were cold.

She may have appeared strong on the surface but was actually vulnerable inside, and might have been submissive under pressure. But now she is determined to be herself, acting entirely according to her own ideas, without any constraints.

"I see..."

This answer shattered some kind of illusion that Natsukawa Mana held in her heart.

"Well then, I'll take my leave."

As she spoke, she rubbed her tear-filled eyes and turned to leave.

Where else can you go? You were forced into this situation, weren't you?

"Where can't I go? I can always go to my older brother. He's a good person, he'll definitely take me in!"

"You might have misunderstood the Club President... Never mind, there's no point in explaining it to you, but if you're willing to ask me for help, I can assist you."

Natsukawa Masuzu's expression changed, then she rubbed her forehead and softened her tone.

"Really? Xiao Liang, will you take me in?"

In that Natsukawa Mana's sorrow turned to joy, and she reached out and grabbed the other person's hands.

"Why should I take you in? You're not Club President. If Club President were, I would have agreed."

"You'd say something like that when it's just the two of us? Xiao Liang, you really are serious..."

"It's just a habit."

"What can Xiao Liang do for me?"

She noticed an unnatural look on her sister's face and asked with a smile.

"What else can we do but help your good father get through this difficult time?"

"No, Xiao Liang, their power is too strong. Even Dad has been controlled, and the other shareholders have probably tacitly agreed. According to Dad, the person who split up the family might have an existence in the underworld behind him."

"So, so what?"

Natsukawa Masuzu glanced to the side, letting out a contemptuous sneer. He lightly clenched his fist in front of him, making a 'snap' sound.

"My fists are just as hard!"

"Wait... Xiao Liang?"

To Natsukawa Mana's utter surprise, her seemingly gentle and weak older sister actually possessed such a strong and fierce side.

Moreover, simply clenching your fist can cause an air explosion...

Isn't that a bit of an exaggeration?

The Natsukawa sisters went out.

"Sister, when did you learn such amazing martial arts? Did you learn it from your older brother?"

Inside the elevator, Natsukawa Mana asked curiously.

"This is not martial arts, this is 'Ripple Qi Gong,' this is 'spiritual power.'"

Natsukawa Masuzu overlooked the latter question.

"But isn't that something from a comic book?"

She knew her sister's preferences, which was why she was able to ask that question.

"You just need to understand something similar."

"Then may I cultivate?"

"No, this is my own ability."

"Eh, Xiao Liang is actually Ability User!"

The girl was overjoyed; the thought of having her older sister's help gave her confidence in her future plans.

"Alright, stop chattering away, I'm already annoyed by you."

Just as she was about to ask more, Natsukawa Masuzu waved her hand impatiently.

Then Natsukawa Mana covered her mouth until they arrived at the tram station.

"This isn't the way to the Natsukawa Family's house, Xiao Liang."

"I need to see the Club President first."

"Hmm? To see the older brother? Why?"

"Because the Club President is very interested in this matter."

After a while...

"Xiao Liang, since you're an Ability User, it's not like the members of the Far East Magic Society are also...?"

"It's just as you imagine, but even though you know..."

"I know, I know, the mysterious organization hiding in the school, right? I've read a lot of comics, I know this kind of thing."

Natsukawa Masuzu glanced at her out of the corner of her eye and saw her younger Little Sister's slender legs swaying gently in the air. Coupled with her talkativeness along the way, it was enough to show how excited her Little Sister was.

That's understandable, though. After learning the relevant information, even someone who wasn't exactly a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur) like her Ora Ora! at her bed for a while...

It was past lunchtime, and the streetlights were starting to come on.

Natsukawa Mana walked along the path, holding her older sister's hand.

Once a person has someone to rely on, they become much bolder.

Normally, she wouldn't dare to go to a place like this.

"Arrive."

"Is this your older brother's house? It looks so dilapidated."

She looked up at the two-story ordinary residential building.

If you can't speak properly, then don't speak at all.

Natsukawa Masuzu smiled and went over to ring the doorbell.

"This day has finally come."