600 Of course I’ll let you use me (1/2)
Spiritual Ability users would have issues with a concept known as ”mental roadblocks.”
Simply speaking, one's own mentality would cause mental obstacles for cultivation. This might even be dangerous for one's own mind. It was similar to the concept of ”demons in one's heart” that was so common in cultivation stories… At any rate, while Spiritual Ability users possessed extraordinary abilities, this also came with associated risks that ordinary people wouldn't have to deal with.
Seiji felt that the sudden wave of deep sadness which washed over him must have been a mental roadblock!
He indeed felt somewhat anxious deep inside him. However, suddenly losing control of himself and venting all his emotions like that was a little strange.
Fortunately, he forcefully managed to raise his spirits and get past this roadblock… If he hadn't managed to get past it, he would have doubtlessly become quite depressed—a terrible outcome.
'I'll have to properly pay attention to my own psychological health from now on. Otherwise, if a problem really occurs, not only will it hurt me, all the people important to me might be hurt as well.'
Seiji properly self-reflected on this.
On Sunday afternoon, he received some Spiritual Ability user equipment that Hana mailed to him.
This was the equipment he had ordered for Hisashi. He immediately took this equipment over to the Juumonji Group and had Hisashi try it on.
”It fits perfectly. Thank you, Lieutenant Haruta!”
”No need for thanks. This is standard combat equipment, Sergeant Juumonji.”
In this equipment, Hisashi appeared like a special forces soldier. The combat outfit was pure black, and he wore a helmet, carried a shield, had a longsword buckled at his waist, and a gun strapped to his leg, making him seem really cool… not.
While it looked quite nice, Hisashi lacked the fierce aura necessary to pull this look off. Basically, he looked like he was cosplaying.
Hisashi first tried out the spiritual longsword in the dojo.
Seiji cast a [Mana Barrier] and had Hisashi forcefully swing his sword against the barrier as an experiment. The attack power seemed alright.
Next was the spiritual gun.
Hisashi tried his best for quite a while. However, the end result was that he was unable to shoot out Mana bullets. He was unable to use this gun.
The last was the shield.
Just like the longsword, he was unable to inject Mana into it. Once again, he enchanted it with thunder.
”I don't know how its defensive power is, but its appearance makes it seem like it has strong attacking power.” Seiji rubbed his chin as he looked at the black thunder sparkling shield.
”This humble one could use this for shield slam attacks, Lieutenant!” Hisashi made a rushing pose with his shield.
”It should be fine against small spiritual creatures, but you'll have to resolve yourself for death against large ones, Sergeant.”
”I don't have that type of resolution yet! I want to return home and get married!”
”Isn't that excellent resolution already? Bravely sacrifice yourself.”
They casually joked around a little.
”Although you can't use the gun, you're already capable of long-distance attacks with your thunder, which should be fine,” Seiji concluded. ”You don't even need to take the spiritual gun with you then. Just focus on protecting yourself with the shield while using long-distance thunder attacks. As for the longsword… I'll leave it up to you whether to take it or not.”
”Understood! When shall we commence operations?” Hisashi inquired.
”I'd like to do so as soon as possible… Will tonight be alright?”
”This humble one shall obey Lieutenant's orders!”
Seiji immediately called Kazufuru. Kazuko was the one who picked up.
”Good afternoon. Are you calling to invite me on a date, Harano-kun?”
”Good afternoon, Kazuko-san. I'd like to train in the Domain… do you have free time tonight?”
”Asking if I'm free tonight right away? As expected of Harano-kun.” Kazuko giggled. ”Since you want to use me, of course I'll let you use me.”
Seiji's cheeks twitched as he did his very best to refrain from commenting. He arranged a specific time and place to meet up.
After he ended the conversation, he looked back at Hisashi. He suddenly felt curious about how the meeting between Kazuko and Hisashi would go.
”It's confirmed that we'll be training tonight. Prepare yourself.”
”Understood!” Hisashi saluted.
After Seiji left the Juumonji Group, his cell phone rang while he was walking home.
Seiji accepted the call when he saw who it was.
”Good afternoon, Hoshi. What's up?”
”Good afternoon, Senpai…” Hoshi paused for a moment. ”I'm sorry to bother you about this, but… I really want to know about Senpai and President Yoruhana…”
Seiji didn't say anything.
”I want to know if Senpai is dating President Yoruhana for real.” Hoshi spoke seriously.
”Of course our relationship is real,” Seiji told him.