Chapter 272: B - Let’s do it, Shin!
"Hey, Irina... how about we take advantage of having the place to ourselves and do something a little more... interesting?" Shin asks, his cigarette dangling lazily from an enigmatic grin.
The two of them are soaking across from each other in the garden jacuzzi, relaxing in the warm, bubbling water.
Irina’s enormous breasts, barely contained by her skimpy bikini, bob gently on the surface.
A small consolation for her, considering everyone else is at the water park.
At Shin’s suggestion, a playful, amused smile instantly spreads across her face.
"I like interesting things," she says, licking her lip. "Where do you want to do it? And when? If it were up to me, I’d do it right here, right now!"
Shin calmly rises to his feet.
His body, still remarkably well-defined despite nearing fifty, slowly emerges from the water, covered in the numerous scars he accumulated during his years as a Monster Slayer.
Irina is utterly mesmerized.
She can barely contain her impatience as she stares at him like a starving person eyeing a mouthwatering meal.
"That’s exactly what I had in mind! Once we’re done, your powers will grow tremendously, I guarantee it," Shin says enthusiastically.
He smiles at her, instantly making Irina’s cheeks flush.
She rubs her thighs together.
She’s practically overflowing with excitement and impatience, her tongue hanging out like a happy puppy’s.
"Yes, let’s do it! Let’s do it, Shin! I’ve wanted to do it with you ever since the first time I saw you!"
"Then let’s not waste any more time... Let’s start training!"
"Yes, sir!"
Irina springs to her feet and leaps out of the jacuzzi.
"Come on, little Irina! Hit me with everything you’ve got!" Shin urges her.
"That’s exactly what I plan to do!"
Her irises flare bright red as a faint scarlet aura streaked with violet swirls around her.
Her expression grows tense and focused as she extends both arms toward him.
"Get ready, old man Shin! I’m about to hit you with my strongest spell!"
Shin nods with a smile.
"That’s exactly what I’m waiting for."
He remains perfectly still, arms crossed, calmly watching Irina.
Not even a trace of Sacred Light emanates from his body.
A sphere of red energy tinged with faint violet erupts from Irina’s hands, roughly half a meter wide.
The spell hurtles toward Shin at full speed.
It’s just about to hit him when...
"W-What...?! How is that possible?!" Irina exclaims, her eyes wide with disbelief.
Shin has casually dispelled her strongest attack with a simple wave of his hand, as if swatting away an annoying buzzing fly.
He did it with his bare hand, without even having to use Sacred Light.
Shin tilts his head to the side, staring at her with a puzzled expression.
"Is... that it? Seriously?" he asks, sounding slightly disappointed. "And to think that, as things stand, you’re supposed to be the strongest of the Kurotsuki sisters. Just how damn weak is Claire, then...?"
"I-I’m not weak!" Irina grumbles irritably. "It’s just... I wasn’t really going all out because I was afraid I might hurt you, that’s all! But if you insist, I’ll show you my full power!"
"I sure hope so..."
This time, Irina tries a different approach.
She lets out a long battle cry, thinking it’ll somehow boost the intensity of her aura.
In reality, her power doesn’t increase one bit. She’s just watched way too many battle shounen.
She concentrates her scarlet energy around her clenched fists and launches a frontal assault on Shin.
She throws a powerful punch straight at his face, but he effortlessly neutralizes her attack.
This time, though, he puts in just a tiny bit more effort than before.
Irina’s fist slams into Shin’s open palm — but she’s not done yet.
She immediately throws a second punch with her free hand, only for Shin to block it the exact same way.
Irina tries to jerk herself backward, but Shin’s fingers tighten around her fists, holding her firmly in place.
"Hey, let me go, Shin! Let me go!"
"As you wish."
Shin abruptly releases his grip, but before Irina even realizes she’s free, a light punch catches her square on the nose.
Light by his standards, at least.
The blow sends her flying through the air and crashing back into the jacuzzi. In the process, her swimsuit comes undone, and both pieces are blown away by the rush of air caused by Shin’s punch.
"W-Why did you hit me?! You should’ve warned me! You caught me off guard!" Irina snaps, jumping out of the jacuzzi.
Her bare breasts bounce up and down under Shin’s indifferent gaze.
The uninhibited nature typical of succubi, combined with her irritation at the moment, leaves her completely unashamed of being naked in front of her stepfather.
Shin doesn’t show any interest in her already well-developed body either.
After all, Shin has been with more women than he can count throughout his life, each more attractive than the last.
A fourteen-year-old is simply not his type.
Irina holds a hand over her bloodied nose, broken by Shin’s punch. But after only a few seconds, the fracture has already completely healed.
Shin shrugs.
"I told you to hit me. I never said I wouldn’t hit back. I’m your trainer, not a punching bag."
Then Shin suddenly charges at Irina so fast that by the time she blinks, he’s already standing right in front of her—even though just a second ago they were more than twenty meters apart.
The sudden shock nearly makes her lose her balance.
Shin looks her up and down with an analytical gaze.
Then he reaches out and pinches a bit of her belly.
"Is it just me, or have you put on a little belly fat?"
Irina’s face turns bright red with anger.
"I-It’s not fat, I’m just bloated! Demons get periods too! You should know that, considering you married one!"
"Precisely because I married one, I can tell the difference between period bloating and overeating. And in your case, I’d say you’re just eating too much. Or maybe you’re not training enough. Either way..."
Shin starts bouncing lightly on his feet.
"...for a warm-up, let’s do ten laps around the garden!"
"The whole garden?! Are you out of your mind?! That’s almost thirty kilometers!"
"You’re right... ten laps aren’t enough. Let’s make it fifteen!"
"That makes no sense! I’m a demon, not an athlete! Running isn’t going to help me improve my magic!"
"Let me remind you that your vampire side is the dominant one, not your succubus side. And since vampires are much more suited to physical combat, improving your athletic abilities is a must if you want to get stronger. Besides..."
Shin gives her a light pat on the shoulder.
"...training isn’t just about getting stronger. Once you lose that little belly and tone up your thighs and butt, Hakuto will fall at your feet and beg you to do naughty things with him."
Those words ignite something inside Irina, and her face suddenly lights up with enthusiasm and determination.
"What are we waiting for, Shin? Let’s start training right now!"