19.5 The buff guy. Yes, him again. WHO IS HE?!?!

(A/N: I lost a bit of hair after doing ten push ups. I'm not gonna risk it.)

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A Rather Lacklustre Blessing |Rank: A|

A powerful being has wished you luck. How lucky.

[Effects]:

- The Luck Stat increases Tremendously (Scales with the conferrer's Luck stat.)

- Affinity towards one type of supernatural energy increases to 500% (Undetermined)

[Notes]:

The attributes and intent of the conferrer are taken into consideration when blessings are bestowed.

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Omake #1

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Once... there was a man who challenged nuclear power and trained his body and mind to hone his techniques.

But it remained far beyond his reach.

And then, after many hours of exhaustive training, he finally found the answer.

Q: How can I withstand nuclear power?

A: Become nuclear power.

From this, the esoteric technique I AM ATOMIC was born. And its power is most certainly comparable to a weapon of mass destruction!

However, it didn't end there.

For the man witnessed a power far more devastating.

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There were hundreds of ultrathin strands. These created a dazzling pattern as they wrapped themselves around Shadow like veins.

"It's beautiful..." Alexia was mesmerized by this sight.

She wasn't admiring the beauty of the lights, though, but the precision of his magic.

"What is this...?" Zenon was once again shocked.

No one has ever created such beauty through magic.

"I'll show you true almighty power...and carve it into your mind forever."

Magic gathered in the ebony blade and etched out a pattern, starting to form a large spiral. Shadow continued focusing his power.

It seemed as if that spiral will swallow everything whole.

A frightening power was absorbed into the black weapon.

"This is me at my peak." Shadow readied his blade in the lunging position.

This stance is only to strike down an enemy.

"S-sto..."

Is the ground trembling? Or the air? Or Zenon himself?

No, it's everything.

Everything is rippling.

Alexia noticed that she's shaking, too. It isn't out of fear, though, but joy.

That's the final destination.

That...swordplay is the strongest.

"Watch closely..."

Draped in light, the ebony blade was pulled back...

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"Hidden Technique: I AM VOLCANIC."

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Sauce: The Eminence in Shadow

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Omake #2

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In a normal highschool filled with "normal" students...

Kaidou had a lot to think about.

It was still early in the morning. Class had yet to start, and students grouped together with their friends.

The boys (Kaidou Shun, Riki Nendou, Kuboyasu Aren, Hairo Kineshi) surrounded Saiki's desk as usual, while the girls (Teruhashi Kokomi, Yumehara Chiyo, Mera Chisato) had yet to arrive.

They were hanging out, chatting about whatever comes to mind, but Kaidou was distracted by his thoughts.

Snow White, her oddities, her face...

Owari Mountain, its eruption, his contribution...

And finally: Dark Reunion, Black Beat, Murder Dragoram Snake...

A lot has happened. Unbelievable and unforgettable people and events.

"It's been a pretty wild week, huh." Kaidou unconsciously voiced out.

"You sound so serious. Did you enjoy getting chased by Nendou with a booger that much?" Kuboyasu chuckled as he recalled the "booger marathon".

"What?" Kaidou, who was played by one of Saiki's clones, couldn't remember what Kuboyasu was talking about.

"What do you mean 'What?', it was the fastest I've seen you run!"

A puzzled Kaidou was fortunately saved by the bell.

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"Ofu~"

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A metaphorical/figurative bell. (A/N: I don't know the difference between figurative and metaphorical)

With that gasp as a signal, the eyes of all the students (Saiki not included) shifted to the classroom door.

Just in time to see Teruhashi bless the room with her presence.

""Ofu~""

Approximately 16 gasps in her classroom. Teruhashi was happy with that number as it kept growing higher.

"Good morning, Hairo~"

"Ofu~ G—Good morning, Teruhashi." That makes 17 gasps.

"Good morning, Nendou and Kuboyasu~"

""Ofu~"" Too easy. 19 and counting.

"Good morning, Saiki~~~" There was definitely more oomph in that greeting than everyone else's.

Saiki simply nodded. {...}

"...~"

'Thats it?! Gasp for me!' Mentally, Teruhashi was banging her head on a table in frustration, a scene that Saiki saw with telepathy.

Back in the real world, her beautiful smile never left her face.

It was then directed to Kaidou.

"Good morning, Kaidou~" This was a definite gasp, rounding the total up to 20!

"Good morning too, Teruhashi-san." Kaidou replied in a tactful manner.

"...Eh~?"

Where... where was the gasp?

Kaidou... didn't gasp?

'Him too?! This isn't humanly possible!!!'

Something inside the perfect, pretty girl shattered.

"Teruhashi, are you alright—Hey Teruhashi!" Teruhashi lost her soul, fainting on the spot.

Saiki expected it and caught her, garnering the hostility of all the males in the classroom. (Friends not included)

'How dare he touch Teruhashi so casually?!'

'Gah! That should have been me! That should have been meee!'

'Four-eyes, four-eyes, four-eyes...'

Saiki heard all of it, but as he was used to it, paid his classmates no mind.

Because there was something more important...

{Not bad, kid.}

Saiki had never been more proud of Kaidou at this moment.