Chapter 23

Even according to the system's explanation, in the reward pool of 500 prestige points, the worst reward is still something worth 100 prestige points.

Indeed, Yuto, who calls himself the "King of Europe," drew the so-called "guaranteed" reward, a 100 prestige point "Demon Qi Talisman," during his first draw.

This was Yuto's second attempt at a 500 prestige point draw. With a mix of trepidation, he clicked the confirmation button, and the 500 human prestige points he had accumulated instantly turned to zero under his pained gaze.

As the prestige points were consumed, the lights on the machine in front of Yuto began to flash rapidly.

The lights gradually slowed down and finally stopped on a square icon with a sword symbol.

The moment Yuto saw this symbol, he knew he was in the clear.

He knew that a reward with this symbol must be related to swordsmanship, either a weapon or a skill, and consumables wouldn't have such a symbol.

In the square icon, a long sword stood in the center, dividing the entire square into four smaller squares.

The first square showed a swift wind, the second a dense forest, the third a burning flame, and the last a towering mountain.

Just by looking at the engraving on the icon, it was clear that it had a high level of prestige.

When Yuto saw the specific description, his face instantly lit up with joy, as he had guessed correctly. This time, he had indeed drawn a swordsmanship skill.

Moreover, just like the prestigious icon, this swordsmanship skill was incredibly powerful.

"Congratulations on obtaining the swordsmanship skill 'Fūrinkazan-ryū'."

Skill: Fūrinkazan-ryū

- Swift as the wind, moving with the speed of a gale.

- Steady as the forest, advancing in orderly ranks.

- Fierce as the fire, burning with uncontrollable intensity.

- Immovable as the mountain, standing firm and unshakable.

This style combines all these characteristics, making it a highly advanced swordsmanship that is both offensive and defensive.

Ps: Swift as the wind, steady as the forest, fierce as the fire, immovable as the mountain!

The moment Yuto saw the skill description, he was truly excited, as this was indeed one of the abilities he most needed.

In terms of demon power, Yuto, as a half-demon of the Oni clan, already possessed a considerable amount compared to most ordinary demons.

On the contrary, what he lacked was combat techniques that matched his demon power. Such combat techniques definitely existed within the Oni clan, but he had no way of obtaining them.

Although Yuto had honed his 'Intermediate Sword Technique' through his own efforts, it was still a basic sword technique.

When facing a powerful opponent, such a basic sword technique was not very useful.

The appearance of 'Fūrinkazan-ryū' undoubtedly filled this gap. Moreover, because of this skill, his previously stagnant 'Intermediate Sword Technique' finally broke through and became 'Advanced Sword Technique.'

What surprised Yuto even more was that 'Fūrinkazan-ryū' was not just a set of sword techniques.

It was a comprehensive swordsmanship that combined footwork, sword styles, and defense. The 'Swift as the Wind' aspect represented his movements and attacks being as fast as a gale.

The system rated this skill at an 'A' level!

Yuto had never seen anything as impressive as this before, not even the 'B' level 'Demon Blade—Oni Wound' left by his adoptive father.

With 'Fūrinkazan-ryū,' Yuto's strength had significantly increased.

To put it bluntly, if he were to wield the 'Oni Slayer' and use 'Fūrinkazan-ryū' along with his now 'Advanced Sword Technique,' the Rat Demon King from last night would not stand a chance.

If he were to encounter an opponent of that caliber again, Yuto wouldn't need to use 'Half-Demon Transformation' to easily defeat them.

Both draws had been highly profitable, and he had also made a substantial amount of money in the morning. Yuto's mood was greatly improved.

When the members of the Kendo Club came to practice after school, Yuto surprisingly took the field to teach the new members, much to the shock of the veteran members.

In their memory, Yuto was always quite lazy, and it was unimaginable that he would take the initiative to guide new members.

On the other side, when Hina returned to the police station, she was immediately summoned by Kōda Yūzaburō.

Since Hina left in the morning, Kōda had been quite anxious, waiting for her to bring back news.

If Yuto was unwilling to assist them this time, they would have to tackle the case on their own, and it would also cause Yuto to be displeased.

Previously, Kōda and others believed that handling cases was their duty, so when Yuto offered to solve the problem, they only asked for his assistance.

However, after experiencing the Rat Demon incident, Kōda and others realized that ordinary humans were powerless against these unknown beings.

Even with considerable courage and spirit, they were helpless against overwhelming power.

Kōda even regretted not reporting the situation truthfully earlier. If they had, the higher-ups might not have thought they were capable of handling the case, and it wouldn't have fallen on them.

But now, it was too late. Reporting the situation again would not only thoroughly alienate Yuto but also result in punishment from the higher-ups.

Fortunately, Kōda soon heard good news from Hina.

Yuto was willing to assist them again in solving the case, but in return, the police station had to reward him as a good citizen.

Kōda Yūzaburō naturally had no objections. If they could handle the case perfectly again, they might even get a promotion.

It wasn't just the reward for being a good citizen; even if Kōda had to pay out of his own pocket, he would have agreed without hesitation.

Yuto, who had made a fortune today, left school with a swagger. Not only had his strength increased dramatically, but he also had a large sum of 100,000 yen, making him feel like a wealthy person.

On his way through the shopping district, he remembered his promise to his sister Ryūki and bought the largest version of the new doll she wanted.

Although the girl hadn't kept her promise to keep Yuto's secret, he couldn't help but indulge her, as she was his only sister.

Even if she was a bit manipulative, she was still his sister!

After buying the large doll, Yuto also spotted a nice dress. Their mother, Amamiya Masami, hadn't bought new clothes in many years...