The young master actually pointed his sword at Lin Xiao, utterly oblivious to the danger.
Standing behind him, Kagami Arata sucked in a breath, so frightened that he nearly lunged forward to grab Jin Kagami's legs. "Put the sword down! Have you lost your mind?! This man can even..."
"A spar?"
Lin Xiao cut Kagami off and strolled out from beneath the shade of the tree.
Looking at the arrogant, delusional young noble before him, who carried a cruel tragedy without even knowing it, he sighed helplessly.
"Why does everyone with a sword these days insist on challenging people?"
Lin Xiao walked straight toward the tip of the sword.
Seeing him act so carelessly, Jin Kagami snorted and prepared to assume the opening stance of aristocratic fencing. "I shall..."
Smack.
An exceptionally crisp, solid smack rang out.
Jin Kagami had not even gotten halfway through his line.
Like a phantom, Lin Xiao closed the distance in an instant. His right hand rose with seeming nonchalance, and he planted a firm slap squarely on Jin Kagami's forehead!
Buzzz!
There was no earth-shaking explosion, only an irresistible surge of heavy force.
Jin Kagami's eyes rolled back at once. He let out an "Ugh," and the foil in his hand clattered onto the lawn.
The man who claimed to stand at the pinnacle of everything did not even have a chance to react. His eyes closed, his legs buckled, and he toppled backward, stiff as a board.
Lin Xiao casually caught him by the back of his collar, keeping him from falling into the dirt.
"Young master!!!" The Old Butler was scared out of his wits.
"Don't worry. I'm just letting him sleep for a bit."
Supporting the unconscious Jin Kagami, Lin Xiao used those few brief seconds of physical contact. A red-and-silver