"What are you making such a fuss about? You're still a long way from that realm."
"Get Constant down solid first."
At Xia Xi's dismissive attitude, a vein nearly bulged on Hajimi's forehead.
"Stingy bastard of a Senior Brother..."
Xia Xi wasn't annoyed. Instead, he beckoned Hajimi over as though calling a puppy.
"Stop loafing around over there. Come help your Senior Brother practice. I can test my new move while we're at it."
Sanemi had been put through all kinds of drills by Xia Xi over the past few days.
His body reacted faster than his brain, instinctively taking a step back on the spot.
"No way!"
Training with someone strong, practicing, and then getting stronger.
Sanemi wouldn't turn that down.
But when it came to his own Senior Brother, a Swordsman who was far too strong, teaching him wrestling and how to take a beating...
The process really wasn't pleasant.
And Shinazugawa seriously suspected that his Senior Brother was cooking up something nasty again.
Xia Xi saw right through him and merely smiled.
"What are you thinking? This time, I'm testing a new move... Come punch me. I promise I won't hit back."
As he spoke, he patted his chest.
"This Supreme Territory doesn't just protect against Blood Demon Arts. It also improves defense against ordinary attacks."
"Tamayo and Yushiro are too weak to test much."
Xia Xi told his junior brother earnestly, "You should pack just enough punch."
Hearing him say that...
Hajimi's eyes curved into crescents.
Oh, so I don't have to get beaten up, and I can cut loose and attack that bastard Senior Brother all I want instead?
"You said it. No taking it back..."
Sanemi immediately strode up to Xia Xi, rolling his wrists.
He muttered, "I've wanted to do this for ages."