I adopted a child demon from the Gap, and I'm a special agent for the Bureau of Supernatural Ab

"There's no need to be so polite, Mr. Tohsaka. In that situation, I would have helped Rin out of both morality and loyalty."

"No, regardless of the relationship, the fact that you saved my daughter's life remains unchanged, and I should thank you; it's basic courtesy."

Tokiomi Tohsaka insisted, then, after letting go, he turned to Rin Tohsaka, his expression softening, and said softly:

"Sakura has been missing you for a long time, Rin. Now that you're back, go see Sakura. As the older sister, you should always care for your younger sister, no matter what."

"Yes, I understand, Father. What about Wuming?"

"Mr. Emiya and I still need to talk. There are some things we need to discuss. Rin, you can go now."

"Okay, I understand, Father."

There was no demand to stay. It seemed Rin listened to her father more than she had imagined. It was hard to believe she had resisted his insistence on joining the action group and moving out. As Wuming was pondering this, he saw Rin give him a "don't cause trouble" look from behind Tokiomi. Helplessly, he returned a "don't worry" look. Wuming turned around and stood face to face with Tokiomi.

The heavy wooden door was gently closed, followed by the sound of Rin's footsteps gradually fading away as she went downstairs.

"Then, let's have a proper talk now, Mr. Emiya."

The next moment, Tokiomi Tohsaka's calm demeanor vanished, and he looked at Emiya Mumei with a serious expression, speaking quite earnestly.

"Actually, there's no need to be so serious. You can just call me Wuming."

"No, this is our first meeting, and it's not appropriate to use overly intimate terms of address. Especially since I don't want to be too close to you."

As he spoke, Tokiomi Tohsaka's expression gradually turned cold.

"...Does this count as making a statement?"

Somewhat surprised by the other party's attitude, Wuming was a little taken aback, but he quickly adjusted himself, raising an eyebrow and looking at Tohsaka Tokiomi with a gaze that was no longer as friendly as before.

"Yes, I am very grateful to you for saving Rin's life, and I am also very grateful for your training in combat. I am very grateful to you for these things."

As he spoke, Tokiomi Tohsaka slowly walked back to the table and picked up an exquisite cane that was leaning against it.

“However, I cannot approve of your relationship with Rin, Mr. Emiya. I cannot approve of it,” Tokiomi Tohsaka repeated, as if to emphasize it. “The Tohsaka family is, after all, a local powerful family in the Neon District. I cannot approve of her getting together with a man who started as a mercenary and even worked as an assassin.”

"You seem to know a lot about my past..."

"Of course, I investigated you a few years ago after Rin met you. Emiya Mumei, as a magician, you have a powerful and unique talent for projection magic, and you are clearly a very diligent practitioner. Instead of choosing the right path, you became a mercenary assassin. Such a thing is an insult to the noble bloodline of magicians."

The more Tokiomi Tohsaka spoke, the colder his expression became, the icier his tone, and the more obvious the disgust in his words. Looking at Emiya Mumei, who was equally expressionless before him, he said quite bluntly:

"Give up, Mr. Emiya. I will never agree to marry my daughter to someone like you. You are not worthy of the glory of the Tohsaka family."

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Section 56, Chapter 13: A+ Level Powerhouse

"So, why did it turn out like this...?"

Rin spoke weakly.

This was no longer the library-like room they had been in before. This was deep within the Tohsaka residence, in an indoor martial arts arena. Only Mumei and Tohsaka Tokiomi were in the arena, while the audience consisted of Aoi, Rin, and a much smaller little girl who was clinging to Rin's leg, hiding behind her and curiously watching the two facing off in the arena.

Because her father sent her away to see her younger sister, Rin was completely unaware of the conflict that followed. She only learned from her mother, who had arrived just as she was talking to her sister, that Tokiomi had activated the training grounds and was going to have a duel with Emiya Mumei.

"How could it have developed like this..."

Looking at the two people facing off in the training ground, Rin sighed helplessly once again.

The reactions from the sidelines were something the two on the field couldn't possibly know. Tokiomi Tohsaka had specifically erected a soundproof barrier around the arena to minimize interference during the battle and ensure the best possible combat effect.

"I never imagined that the girl's fate would be decided by a duel in the end. What is this? Has Rin become the victor's spoils? It's truly an eye-opener for a father to treat his daughter like this."

Standing with his arms crossed on one side of the training ground, Emiya Mumei mocked the man opposite him without any restraint.

"As the eldest daughter of the Tohsaka family, she already bears enormous responsibilities and obligations, so of course she can't just think about her own happiness."

Tokiomi Tohsaka responded indifferently to Wuming's words.

“As her father, I cannot accept a son-in-law like you, nor can I allow her to do anything that would tarnish the reputation of the Tohsaka family. Joining the action group is already my bottom line, and I cannot back down any further.”

As he spoke, he took off his red suit jacket and loosened his tie, returning to the field wearing only a close-fitting shirt, standing opposite Wuming. Through the white shirt clinging tightly to his body, Wuming could see the taut muscles beneath and the immense power contained within.

"What a boring reason..."

With a sigh, Wu Ming also took off his coat, leaving only a black vest on his body, revealing his muscular arms. The vest, being close-fitting clothing, accentuated his strong chest muscles, and his abdominal muscles were also faintly visible through the fabric.

"Hmm, this guy..."

For some reason, he felt a burning sensation in his heart and looked away, not daring to look at Wuming on the field.

Damn it, if it's a fight, then it's a fight! Why are you taking your clothes off all of a sudden? He's clearly not that much better-built than my father!

Oh dear, Rin has indeed reached that age.

Mrs. Kui, standing to the side, revealed a knowing smile.

The method proposed by Tokiomi Tohsaka is a fairly traditional form of combat. The two sides do not use weapons or magic; they fight solely based on their physical skills and strength until one of them surrenders or loses the ability to continue fighting.

Judging solely from their physical attributes, Tokiomi Tohsaka is undoubtedly at a disadvantage. Emiya Mumei is younger, taller, and even healthier. Tokiomi Tohsaka was betrayed by Kirei Kotomine several years ago; although he didn't die, his internal injuries haven't fully healed, making it difficult for him to sustain a prolonged battle.

However, Emiya Mumei dared not underestimate his opponent. The title of a martial arts master, especially one who founded their own school, was earned step by step, each step requiring countless drops of blood and pain. Tohsaka Tokiomi's pride was not without reason; his current lofty position was indeed the result of a lifetime of hard work and struggle, enduring countless setbacks and hardships. It was precisely because of this that he was so exceptionally arrogant now that he had become a grandmaster.

Before the battle begins, there is a routine fifteen-minute warm-up period for both sides to loosen up and ensure their bodies are in peak condition. Wuming had little experience with this, as most of the battles he had experienced were the type where anyone could just start fighting and it would explode instantly; there were hardly any battles like this that emphasized rules. Tokiomi Tohsaka, on the other hand, warmed up quite seriously, stretching and loosening his muscles, preparing for the battle to come.

"Then, shall we begin?"

About ten minutes later, after breaking out in a light sweat, the two resumed their standoff.

With his left foot extended, body slightly bent, right hand curled at his side, and left hand extended and bent, fingers slightly clenched, Tokiomi Tohsaka stared intently at Emiya Mumei, who stood relaxed before him, fully prepared for battle.

Wuming didn't move, simply standing in a rather relaxed posture, showing no sign of preparing for battle. However, his eyes were also fixed on Tokiomi Tohsaka.

The two stared at each other silently, motionless and breathless, maintaining the same posture for at least five or six minutes, which made Rin Tohsaka, watching from the sidelines, start to get anxious.

Then, Wuming took the initiative to act first.

With a sudden step forward of his right foot, his left leg shot out like lightning, lashing out at Tokiomi Tohsaka like a whip. Emiya Mumei was not the type to fight using magic. Even with his magic restricted and unable to use projection, he was already powerful enough. In fact, close-quarters combat was what he was most experienced in.

However, this unexpected attack did not achieve the desired effect.

As if he had anticipated the attack, Tokiomi Tohsaka sidestepped and retreated, dodging the swift blow. He then quickly closed the distance between them in a few steps. Tokiomi easily deflected Wuming's elbow, followed by a kick to Wuming's standing right foot, and then a punch to Wuming's abdomen, knocking him to the ground and creating cracks in the magic-enhanced floor.

"Tsk!"

Suddenly finding himself at a disadvantage, Wuming didn't hesitate, flipping over and kicking Shichen in the head. But Shichen blocked the blow with his hands protecting his head, simultaneously delivering a blind kick to Wuming, sending him flying. Wuming rolled several times on the ground, and just as he came to a stop, Shichen was already upon him again.

Ah, the old man is truly meticulous.

He flipped over and kicked at Tokiomi, who was attacking from the front. Tokiomi returned the kick, and in the end, the younger Mumei gained the upper hand in the clash of brute force. Tokiomi staggered from the kick and lost his balance.

Without hesitation, Wuming got up and seized the opportunity to rush towards Shichen, only to be immediately elbowed in the face. To his surprise, Shichen allowed himself to lose his balance and slip, then flipped over as he fell, striking Wuming squarely in the face. Immediately after, he braced himself with one hand, leaped up, and delivered a flying kick to Wuming's face, sending him flying backward and crashing his head heavily to the ground.

After that, Wuming, having been caught off guard by Tokiomi, was completely overwhelmed and beaten. Against a seasoned fighter like Tokiomi, even a single opening was enough to become a fatal weakness. Furthermore, his abilities were largely restricted by the rules of the duel, and Wuming, having endured a full half-hour beating, couldn't find a way to turn the tide. He merely managed to hold on by relying on his resilient body and constant defense and dodging.

The opportunity arose just half an hour later.

As the fight continued, Wuming keenly noticed that Shichen's strength was gradually weakening. Compared to the attacks that were difficult to defend against half an hour ago, the power and speed he was displaying now had clearly declined.

Are you running out of energy? Well, that's my chance.

Thinking this, he abruptly pushed aside Tokiomi's punch and moved closer to try and retaliate. But to his surprise, Tokiomi's speed suddenly increased in the next moment.

Was the weakening of force just an act?

With this thought in mind, Wuming's body was lifted into the air by Shichen, and crashed heavily to the ground with a whooshing sound. Then, with a heavy blow, his vision went black and he lost consciousness.

Grade A, below the level of transcendents, is the highest level that a human individual is legally permitted to reach. It represents an astonishing level in all aspects, including strength, speed, reaction, endurance, and physical fitness. There are only a few thousand of these individuals in the entire world.

Those who reach this level are all exceptional experts, one in a million, possessing the formidable strength to take on a thousand men single-handedly. There are no weaklings at the A-level; underestimating any of them will come at a bloody price.

Even so, there are still differences in strength among those in Rank A. For example, Kuntai, a martial arts fanatic obsessed with fighting to the death with masters, is a top-ranked master in Rank A thanks to his fierce and powerful leg techniques; while Araya Sōren is a master of both close combat and magical barriers, and is also a renowned figure.

However, the latter is clearly more research-oriented. Although his combat ability is better than that of ordinary people, he is a bit weaker than others of the same level (Emiya Kiritsugu can go toe-to-toe with him for a short time). But his barrier ability is extremely outstanding. Unless it is an extremely expensive, specially designed, powerful armor-piercing weapon or a highly mysterious entity, it is almost impossible to destroy with ordinary force. Moreover, even if it is destroyed, it can quickly regenerate and be repaired, making it an absolutely invincible defensive barrier.

As for being punched to pieces by some unreasonable ability user, completely erasing the barrier and leaving him only able to take the beating and run away, I can only say that this is probably fate.

However, just as there are experts in the conventional sense, there are also experts in the absolute sense. These are terrifying beings whose basic qualities, such as strength and physical fitness, are not significantly different, but whose skills are worlds apart. Statistically, they may still be at the A-level, but in battles against other experts of the same level, they can fight multiple opponents single-handedly, demonstrating combat power far exceeding that of other experts of the same level.

These individuals, who don't have a specific rank, are called "A+ level," meaning they possess combat power exceeding that of a normal A-level individual, yet their overall quality doesn't quite reach the level of a transcendent. The most famous among them is Cheng Yan of the Huaxia Alliance, known as the strongest A-level member. Born into an ancient family, he once single-handedly defeated five equally powerful individuals, a truly legendary feat.

Tokiomi Tohsaka, who created a completely new school of martial arts single-handedly, has also reached the "A+" level after years of hard training. This level is not officially recognized but is only generally accepted by the public.

To be defeated in close combat by an older man who was not only weaker and less physically capable than himself, but also more than ten years older than him—is this the world of A+ level experts?

Before losing consciousness, Wuming experienced what it meant to feel stifled.

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Section 57, Chapter Fourteen: The So-Called Loser in the Duel, Winner in Life

"What a meaningless battle from beginning to end, and to lose so badly, it's incredibly humiliating..."

Sitting on a bench under a streetlamp in the dark, Wuming said somewhat weakly.

"Of course you'll lose! Father fought for many years, defeating countless masters to reach his current level. How could a fool like you, who only knows how to use sneak attacks and tricks, possibly defeat him head-on!"

Sitting beside him, Rin praised her father with great pride, her expression one of extreme smugness.

“Yes, yes, Rin’s father is amazing, Rin’s father is the best,” Wuming said with a helpless sigh, his eyes closed. “But if your father is so great and wonderful, why did you come out and follow a loser like me?”