Chapter 77: Drop Kick on My Devil

"Silverman Gym, doesn't that name sound a bit familiar?"

Silverman Gym is located on the edge of the train station, a prime location. The name "SILVERMAN GYM" is prominently displayed on the front of the building, which is a multi-story structure. Above the entrance, there's a statue of a muscular man.

Just by looking at it, you can tell it's a high-end gym. Hiratsuka-sensei's recommendation wasn't bad.

Li Mo was quite satisfied with Hiratsuka-sensei's suggestion.

Upon entering the gym, the luxurious decor made it clear that this place was well-funded. Li Mo signed up for a membership at the front desk. His main goal was to find a place to vent his restless energy. Simply put, he wanted to fight, but considering the physical condition of people in this world, one punch from him might leave him begging the other person not to die.

In terms of physical ability, Li Mo seemed to be at the peak of human capability. Combined with his "Redirection" technique and the explosive power of "Sun Breathing," humans didn't stand a chance against him.

—Unless someone like Baki Hanma suddenly appeared.

Li Mo started with running, setting the treadmill to its maximum speed—over 20 kilometers per hour. For him, this was just right. Back in the world of *Demon Slayer*, as a Hashira, he often traveled at this speed to provide support across regions.

A single second late could mean the death of a comrade, so he always had to maintain this pace.

"With this level of exercise, you don't even break a sweat, do you?"

"Pretty much."

While maintaining his high-speed run, Li Mo glanced at the person who had spoken. What caught his eye was a clean-cut face. The man was wearing a blue-and-white tracksuit, looking rather ordinary at first glance.

Li Mo took a closer look.

"That's interesting! How do you fit all those muscles into such a small outfit?"

At first glance, the man seemed ordinary, but upon closer inspection, Li Mo noticed that the fabric of the man's shirt was rhythmically expanding and contracting—a sign of controlled breathing.

"Sun Breathing" is a technique that unlocks human potential through controlled breathing. As a master of this technique, Li Mo had unparalleled insight into breathing.

In a short time, Li Mo had deduced the man's breathing pattern and, combined with the subtle movements of his clothing, came to this conclusion.

"Oh, that? It's just a little trick. It's not hard to learn. If you're interested, I can teach you."

"Sure, I'd appreciate that. By the way, what's your name?" Li Mo asked.

They had been chatting for a while, but Li Mo still didn't know the man's name. It would be too rude to continue without asking.

"Shirō Mashiro, one of the trainers here."

"Li Mo, a high school student."

Li Mo stopped the treadmill and shook hands with Shirō Mashiro. Both of them unconsciously applied some force during the handshake.

In the end, it was Shirō Mashiro who let go first: "You're really strong! A high school student... Speaking of which, you remind me of a client I met a couple of days ago. That client was a freshman at a prestigious school, and her strength was also ridiculously high.

And just like you, her first point of interest was exactly the same."

"Is that so?"

Later, Li Mo followed Shirō Mashiro to learn how to hide muscles under clothing. Before that, Shirō Mashiro showcased his impressive physique.

The tracksuit stretched to its limits as Shirō Mashiro transformed from an ordinary-looking man into a muscular giant. The contrast between his massive muscles and his youthful face created a striking visual.

In a way, Shirō Mashiro was a natural-born talent. His back muscles looked like a pair of small wings, almost like the beginnings of a "demon face."

Li Mo thought of the "Sea King" who had taught him the "Redirection" technique. In that world, he would never have felt as bored as he did now.

"Mr. Li Mo, that client I mentioned earlier has arrived."

"Oh? Where is she?"

Earlier, Li Mo and Shirō Mashiro had discussed a female student with incredible strength. At first, Li Mo thought she might be the protagonist. Shirō Mashiro was such a distinctive character that it reminded Li Mo of a manga about bodybuilding. The female lead in that story had an enormous appetite and superhuman strength.

—But upon further reflection, he realized that the girl was probably a high school student. After seeing her again, he was certain of this.

Her reddish-brown hair, reddish-brown eyes, and fair skin all confirmed that she wasn't the protagonist from that manga.

Of course, she was still a main character in her own right.

"Yurine?"

"You know me?"

Li Mo rubbed his nose and said, "You could say that."

Hanazono Yurine, a witch (scratch that), a current high school girl. So, the question is, has she summoned a demon yet?

Wait... so this isn't just an ordinary slice-of-life world?

"Yurine, this is Li Mo. He's also a high school student, and like you, he has incredible strength. Want to get to know each other?" Coach Shirō said.

Hanazono Yurine extended her hand: "Hanazono Yurine from the Inari Shrine in Shinjuku."

Li Mo shook her hand: "Li Mo, a high school student from Chiba."

"Chiba? You came all the way to a gym in Tokyo?"

"My teacher recommended this place, so I thought I'd check it out. I don't usually come here to work out, just on weekends. It's a bit far by train, but it's fine."

Chiba is right next to Tokyo, but it's not part of the 23 wards of Tokyo. The commute by train isn't short, and going to the gym every day would waste a lot of time.

Hanazono Yurine said, "I see."

Their handshake turned into a test of strength, and in the end, Li Mo was the one to let go first—her strength was actually greater than his.

Losing was losing, and Li Mo wasn't one to deny it.

"You're really strong. It's been a while since I met someone who could match me."

"Is that so? How about trying to summon a demon? Demons are pretty strong."

Later, Li Mo and Hanazono Yurine worked out together, able to hold a conversation without it affecting their performance.

"Summoning demons? I'll look into it and see if there are any books on the subject."

"Does Hanazono-senpai know about the occult?"

"I used to know a bit."

Their conversation largely revolved around the occult. Li Mo listened attentively as Hanazono Yurine explained various aspects of the occult, acting as an earnest audience. He figured that he might end up in many different worlds in the future, and knowledge of the occult could come in handy.

However, he didn't personally know anyone well-versed in the occult.

After their workout, Li Mo suggested to Hanazono Yurine, "Senpai, how about we try boxing?"

With Hanazono Yurine's physique, he wouldn't have to worry about accidentally hurting her.

"Boxing?" Hanazono Yurine considered the impulsive request. It wouldn't hurt to stretch her muscles a bit, and Li Mo had left a good impression on her.

It was rare to find someone with similar interests.

So, the next day, the nearby "Glory Boxing Gym" welcomed two new guests, who put on an impressive display of "boxing" in front of everyone.