222 Stop! (1/2)

One punch wasn’t enough.

Seiji knew that Spirit-branded Retainers were humans who borrowed powers from the spirits, so their bodies were much tougher than ordinary humans’ bodies. Just one punch from [Lightning Strike] wouldn’t deal enough damage.

He needed more.

Seiji continued punching.

*Smack smack smack smack smack smack smack smack smack*

He was like a machine gun… no, even faster than a machine gun!

He was currently under the effects of his [Body-Strengthening technique] spell, so his fists’ power was greatly increased. When the effects of [Bullet Time] and [Lightning Strike] were taken into consideration, the result was unbelievable.

Iroha Hasegawa was stunned by the flurry of blows!

For her, the force from the impact of his punches wasn’t that great.

But his punching speed… was inconceivable!

‘How is this possible…’

Even in the short time that she was thinking this, she received a countless number of punches.

Every single punch was aimed at her stomach.

As long as Seiji aimed for the same location each time, he figured that he would eventually penetrate her defense.

He was correct.

After a barrage of punches, a punch that dealt her significant damage finally landed!

Iroha found it unbelievable.

Her, a Spirit-branded Retainer, was actually injured by an ordinary human with such low Spiritual Power!? He wasn’t even a Yin-Yang Master or Spirit-branded Retainer!

Her original powerful blow was still on its way.

Too slow.

Seiji could easily dodge it… but he didn’t even have to dodge it.

He only needed to keep punching her!

Just how many punches had he thrown, and how many would be necessary?

He didn’t know, and he didn’t need to know.

*Punch punch punch punch punch punch punch punch punch*

He punched until her actions were no longer smooth.

Her body contorted from pain.

After Seiji confirmed that he had caused actual damage to her, he stopped punching and lifted his foot.

[Lightning Strike], continuous kicking!!

His [Lightning Strike] could be used in additional ways other than punching.

At this moment, he was basically the living version of a character from a fighting manga.

Iroha was sent flying by his volley of kicks.

Her entire body was revolving as she flew through the air.

She had a blank expression. Her mind was blank as well.

Actually, it would have been easy for her to adjust her body and land safely and steadily.

But since she couldn’t regain her senses, she crashed into the ground heavily and rolled a considerable distance before she finally stood up.

She was bleeding from the mouth as well now, and her disheveled figure seemed rather pitiful.

Iroha finally regained her senses and realized what just happened, causing her anger to rise to the boiling point!

”You…”

”Is this amount of strength sufficient?” Seiji asked, looking at her.

‘You said that if I showed you sufficient strength, you would listen to me speak. Then, is this amount of strength enough for you?’

That was the message Seiji was transmitting.

Iroha understood what he meant.

She should have calmed down, but… that was impossible for her!

‘I-I actually… this type of bastard did all this to me…’ Her heart was filled with unquenchable anger.

She was unable to think about anything else.

”You… prepare to die!!!” she howled.

Her murderous intention exploded.

She began casting a spell that instantaneously cleared out all the weeds and pebbles near her. Mana began gathering around her, as she lifted her hand and pointed at Seiji.

‘This is something serious!’

Seiji felt an enormous sense of danger. He was on the verge of making his move when—

”Stop!” someone shouted loudly.

A figure suddenly appeared beside Iroha.