Chapter 308

"However, Natsume-kun, you should still keep your guard up."

"That guy is a typical type who 'uses muscles instead of a brain to think'."

"From now on, when he runs into you at school, I expect there will be no shortage of verbal threats and harassment. As far as I know, quite a few boys who had a crush on Classmate Yue Dao Lin were scared off by this 'tactic' of his."

Huang Mu Jie also crossed her arms and added:

"In short, if he really does something out of line, or makes you feel uneasy, be sure to tell a teacher immediately, or contact us."

Natsume Chikage did not fear Satoshi Nakajima in his heart, but he was sincerely grateful for the thoughtfulness of Ryuto Yasui and Yua Araki coming all this way to warn him.

"Thank you, Senior, I will be careful."

Sending off the two seniors, Natsume Chikage sat back in his seat.

The afternoon sunlight shone warmly on the desk through the window.

However, the successive events—Zhongdao Wushi's provocation, the main family, the sudden contact from Jinweitong and Yutang Society—

these things were like several cold stones thrown into the calm lake of his heart.

He realized that some things wouldn't just stop coming to your door because you hid or avoided them.

In the final analysis, it was because he himself was not "strong" enough yet.

Whether it was social status, financial ability, or the most basic self-protection ability, he was too weak.

Weak to the point that others felt they could easily come to test, warn, or even threaten him.

The past him had an extreme aversion to violence and conflict.

It was still the same now.

But now, there was one more person in his life who needed his protection—Ruri.

If something happened to him, what would Ruri do?

This thought was like a sharp thorn, pricking at his reason.

Even if his heart resisted it, he had to start thinking about self-preservation.

He remembered that "Collection-level Combat Magazine" at Kondo Miyuki's house; the introduction seemed to mention a special effect that could see through an opponent's weaknesses...

If he could obtain it, perhaps it could become a useful trump card, and at least to some extent, he could protect himself slightly.

Of course, compared to a piece of special equipment, the more fundamental thing was the accumulation of attribute points.

If there were enough attribute points, enough to cause a qualitative change in physique, strength, and agility...

Or even, enough to reach a level that surpassed mortals?

Then, these threats and troubles based on the level of ordinary people would perhaps cease to exist.

His thoughts finally fell clearly back to the starting point.

Wanting to become stronger, wanting to protect important people, wanting to obtain peace...

The most realistic path right now was still to "collect more special equipment." ===== CHAPTER 309 =====