Older Brother?

"What's wrong with that girl? She's been in the cemetery since last night when we got done with class."

"That's the girl Maria Spirit. She just got adopted by the Rolly and Green Family as a new branch family. Of course, she is odd. They are weird families."

The conversation continued on but Maria hadn't heard a single word. She hadn't been sure where to start strengthening her body. She had the problem that she needed to get stronger to deal real damage. Relying on weak points and strong weapons would not work. Even her speed would become detrimental if she could not put the strength in to defense and offense.