181 Joyful (1/2)

”Taste the dragon’s blade!” was what Genji from Overwatch would always shout when he used his ultimate ability.

This [Dragon Counterattack] skill made Seiji recall that game skill.

[This skill can absorb strong Mana attacks and transform the energy into dragon form to deal a counterattack.] That was the explanation from Seiji’s system.

During the battle where Seiji transformed and fought against Shutendoji, Seiji had used Light-chan’s power to use a similar techniquethe secret sword technique ”Upending the Wineglass.”

That technique had absorbed the enemy’s wine gourd’s blood-red light and reflected it back at Shutendoji… the only difference was that the energy didn’t transform into a dragon’s form.

[Dragon Counterattack] seemed like a stronger and more pretentious and magical version of [Upending the Wineglass].

'Giving such a reward, system, you’re really…'

But the part that Seiji wanted to comment on the most was the prerequisite conditions for learning it.

[Learn three mana-based attack spells or martial arts techniques - 0%.]

[Learn three mana-based defensive spells or martial arts techniques - 0%.]

[??? (Will be revealed after completing the first two prerequisite conditions.)]

Just the first two prerequisites alone required him to learn a total of six spells and/or martial arts techniques!

And the third condition wouldn’t even be revealed until he finished the first two requirements!

It was truly an ultimate skill.

Seiji admitted to himself that [Dragon Counterattack] would probably appear rather flashy, and it was both practical and pretentious at the same time. However, even the revealed prerequisites were so difficult to fulfill that he could only look at it in longing.

This wasn’t something that a newbie could learn.

'I'll have to wait until later to exchange for it.'

In the end, apart from the huge reward of 67 points, the [Beginner-level Soul Attack] was the most useful gain.

Seiji closed his system.

He wasn’t sleepy right now… he got out of bed since he didn’t want to rest anymore.

Just as he was wondering what he should do to alleviate his boredom, the doorbell to his hospital room rang.

”Haruta-kun, it’s me.”

”President!?”

Seiji was astonished by the unexpected visitor as he invited her in.

Natsuya smiled lightly as she entered, despite the fact that she was in a hospital gown and obviously fatigued. ”I’m glad to see that you’re alright, Haruta-kun,” she greeted sincerely.

”I’m the same way as well, it’s great that you’re alright.” Seiji also smiled in return. ”I was so worried… I didn’t know how you, Shuho-san, and Kirin-san were doing. I could only ask the hospital staff members to let me know as quickly as possible.”

”I know… I heard right after I woke up that you wanted to see me as quickly as possible…”

Natsuya began to blush slightly when faced with Seiji’s stare, so she averted her gaze.

Seiji was rendered speechless at this.

He felt a subtle feeling that something was abnormal.

'Is it just a mistaken impression? Did a doctor or nurse misconstrue the meaning of my message when they told Natsuya? Forget it, it doesn't matter.'

”Yep, I was really worried since you collapsed after the duel… How are you feeling now? You seem rather fatigued. If you aren’t supposed to get out of bed, then don’t get out of bed. Just tell me, and I’ll go visit you,” Seiji said gently.

”Yeah…” Natsuya’s face became redder than before.

She felt a warm and itchy feeling as she listened to his gentle words that showed his care for her.

This was a foreign feeling for her.

Still, it felt nice.

A period of silence fell between them.

‘Why isn’t she saying anything?’ Seiji was slightly confused.

”Er… How are Shuho-san and Kirin-san?” He began the conversation again.

”Hitaka was heavily injured, but she was fortunate enough to receive treatment in time. After special treatment, she’s no longer in any danger. It will take a long while for her to fully heal, but she’ll be able to recover fully without any negative aftereffects,” Natsuya answered in a light voice.

”That’s good, then.” Seiji finally felt the greatest load on his mind being taken from him.