A comic book, but a librarian

"We must... preserve this thing... they will need it."

Hikigaya Hachiman opened his mouth, and although he had just choked out a mouthful of blood, the sound coming from his throat never stopped. This phenomenon, which violated the most basic common sense of the human body, made him more certain that his time might really have come. However, the scripture was effective, and he knew that Uesugi Sumire and the others would definitely find this place, so this effective "weapon" must be preserved.

"It's really troublesome... The rotten high school life turned into an exciting day of dealing with evil spirits... It's really hard to evaluate."

Hikigaya Hachiman used all his remaining control over his body to stuff the scripture, which seemed to have been stained with blood, into his trouser pocket.

As the chanting became louder and louder, Hikigaya Hachiman felt his vision becoming increasingly darker and dizzier, and it seemed that both his body and soul had reached their limits.

He heard a slight breaking sound in his ears, and his body seemed to have lost the last bit of control and slowly walked forward. Hikigaya Hachiman knew that there was a tall building in front of him. If he continued to move forward, his head would be smashed to pieces like the evil spirit that he kicked down.

"Is this karma? A hundred bucks for Buddha's blessing is really too...cheap."

Hikigaya Hachiman found that he seemed to be infected by Uesugi Sumire. He did not feel much fear about the impending death. On the contrary, in the end, an inexplicable sense of humor was born in his mind. He suddenly felt that dying like this was no big deal.

The feeling of weightlessness made him feel the long-lost relaxation. The chanting had stopped and he heard the sound of evil spirits swarming in, but he knew that he would die from gravity before he was killed by them.

"What an unimaginable thing to do, Hikigaya Hachiman..."

A huge evil spirit caught Hikigaya Hachiman, and with the dissipation of cold white light, the evil spirit in the front was instantly pierced and dissipated. Baoyue Yexiao threw out the puppet and let the huge evil spirit in kimono inside catch Hikigaya. Uesugi Sumire was standing on the ground. At this moment, the bottom of the building looked extremely weird. Dusk and noon were mixed together, and it seemed as if there were two suns in the sky.

"Fahha's words, along with some unknown scripture, directly caused damage to this space. No wonder all these dormant creatures came out... No wonder we couldn't find this place."

Uesugi Cheng looked at the blood-stained scripture floating down from the sky. The ink on it had been stained red with blood, but the handwriting was still constantly changing, sometimes accompanied by malice and distortion, but sometimes accompanied by the warmth and peaceful sound of chanting.

-

Just as Hikigaya Hachiman began to chant.

"Jianzi! Listen to me! Open your eyes wide from now on! I will let you see clearly. We only have one chance, and we must find the most vulnerable point..."

Uesugi Sumiko spoke, and the perception ability of Yotsuya Miko's Yin-Yang eyes was even more useful than his soul essence in the current situation. He took out a cup of coffee in a thermos without hesitation and handed it to Yotsuya Miko under the puzzled gaze of everyone, while at the same time encouraging his own soul essence.

【Morning Lion Coffee (one cup)】

:来自大漠彼端的咖啡。（2灯1铸）【明识】（2灯1穹）【回忆:启示】（2灯）【蒂尔黛透镜】:一种极度简单——以及极度脆弱的——光学装置。（2灯2穹1刃）

Almost all the things that could be used as aids were handed over to Yotsuya Miko. Uesugi Sumiko took a deep breath. At this moment, Yotsuya Miko felt that her eyes were no longer Yin-Yang eyes, but as if she had X-ray eyes or even observed from a God's perspective. Everything in the entire block was clearly visible.

【静默术学徒四谷见子】:她已经迈入了静默与光照之中，晶莹剔透。（3＋2＋2＋2＋2=11灯2冬1铸3穹）

"Acheng!! That building, the space in the building... is shaking, something is tearing it apart!! I... I can't do anything... I can't even touch it."

The group followed Yotsuya Miko all the way to the building where Hikigaya was, but apart from Yotsuya Miko, they didn't even see the so-called spatial instability ability.

"It's okay, leave the rest to me."

Uesugi Cheng took out a small jar of medicine and held it in his mouth. Then his voice was like the scream of an owl in the forest, and the Faha language came out fluently from his mouth. A purple light flashed in his eyes, and he used the method of secret door closing that he learned from "Dialogue of Others".

【Stone-Chopping Communion】: As early as the dawn, the Triple Knot Sisterhood had used it in the ritual of the Double Horned Axe. It is sour and pungent.

"No matter who drinks it, they can only spit out the sounds of owls, cats and hawthorns." Perhaps this can only mean that it effectively paralyzes your tongue. (Revelation 6)

[Spell: Secret Door (Scholar Level)]

:【斫解石圣餐】（6启）＋【魂质:辩闻】（2启）＋【回忆:秘密门关】（2启）＋【伐诃语】（2启）=12启。

Since the door cannot be opened from one side, then it can be opened from both sides, just as the soul debate shows: eloquence and understanding. A door that opens from both sides.

The completed spell acted on the hidden wound in the space in Yotsuya Miko's mouth. At that moment, everyone stopped and heard the sound of something breaking. At the same time, a person fell down in mid-air as if he had jumped off a building.

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160

Chapter 160: Hikigaya Hachiman escapes successfully.

"Well done, Hikigaya. Even though you risked your life on the charity of an unknown existence like a crazy gambler, you actually made the right bet."

Uesugi Cheng's voice now sounded as shrill as an owl, with some purple liquid still remaining at the corners of his mouth. This communion was one he had found in a cabinet in the gallery. It was one of three different communions used to worship the three priests enshrined in the Triple Knot Society.

His tongue was completely paralyzed, and even if he wanted to speak, he could only barely make out a frighteningly sharp sound.

Hikigaya Hachiman seemed to have fallen into a coma, and the blood flowing from his facial features made him look horrible, but he successfully bought himself a chance to survive.

Yotsuya Miko rubbed her eyes. The evil spirits in the flag in her hand had already rushed out and rushed to the front battlefield impatiently. She lowered her head to look at the ground, not wanting to see the sun flashing with dim light in the other sky.

Then, Baoyue Yexiao, who was about to start a killing spree, and the [Spirit of Transition] that she had brought with her, began to clean up the battlefield together with the black evil spirit that floated out of the flag carried by Yotsuya Miko.

"But with such a minor wound, we 'foreign bodies' will be kicked out very quickly. We have to find another way..."

Uesugi Sumiko sighed. After all, Hikigaya Hachiman's ability was limited, and the torn hole would soon be mended. But he suddenly remembered something. Theoretically, they should be able to use that thing to easily get back here again.

"No wonder we couldn't find the so-called S-area Hidden God...it doesn't even appear on my map."

Baoyue Yexiao felt the rejection, waved his hand, and let the spirit that was just killing everyone return to the doll that contained it, then turned to Uesugi Cheng and spoke.

"Everyone here is part of this huge space... a self-consistent spiritual energy circulation space that has been running for more than a hundred years. People who become part of it cannot notice it at all, and it is impossible to break this cycle from the inside. Once you enter, there is no way to get out. No wonder no matter how hard you look for it, it's all in vain."

"Yes, no matter whether they are aware of being assimilated or not, those who enter it cannot escape from this space, nor can they transmit information from it. In the end, they can only slowly become the cornerstone of the operation of this huge 'Inner S Zone'. We who are outside know nothing and can only pass by them in the end. But this time..."

Uesugi Cheng slapped his throat, and his voice finally returned to a little normal. At least it no longer sounded like the evil wizard in the story.

Baoyue Yexiao nodded, she looked at Hikigaya Hachiman who was already unconscious, and spoke from the bottom of her heart.

"Luck, ability, and time are all indispensable. It's really amazing. Everyone is..."

Without saying a word, Saki Kawasaki approached Hachiman Hikigaya and began to check his condition and clean up to prevent the blood from his nose from suffocating him and causing him to die in a ridiculous way. Countless evil spirits that seemed to be about to dissipate but were still struggling rushed to this "wound", some wanted to be free, some wanted to keep them, but unfortunately, they were all blocked by the wound that was healing quickly on the other side of the world, and could only flutter on the ground in vain, making crazy noises.

"What about the people inside... cough cough cough, the people inside are still..."

"Those who are still alive don't even know that they have entered another world. Or rather, in their eyes, they are still living in this world. This is also the first hurdle for all those who enter. Cognition is confused. If they can't wake up quickly, the longer they stay in there, the slimmer their hope of escaping will be."

Uesugi Sumire answered as he looked at Hikigaya Hachiman, who had just woken up from a coma and was still coughing up blood but still struggling to get up.

"…I'm not the only one, right?"

Hikigaya Hachiman understood it almost instantly. If he was the only one trapped, he would have been carried away by the rescuers by now, instead of staying here to watch them collect information.

"Well, Yukinoshita and Himeno-san were swallowed up just like you. The reason for swallowing them is unknown. Didn't you meet them?"

"No, I was thinking I was unlucky enough... Uesugi, keep that piece of paper... ahem, I'll leave it to you."

Hikigaya Hachiman slowly closed his eyes, his breathing became even, and he fell into a coma. However, the blood on his face and the blood stains on his clothes made him look as if he had been stabbed several times.

"The target has been determined... Let's go back first. Although we don't know what's going on inside, Yukinoshita Yukino and Himeno Mikoto should be safe inside... Those evil spirits are not very threatening to people who are unaware of them. All we can do now is pray."

Uesugi Cheng sighed. At least they had rescued one of the missing people. After the passage was opened, he could clearly sense two souls that were out of tune with that world. They seemed safe now. As for how to open the wound again and enter the spiritual space that was already highly self-circulating... He already had an idea, but it would take time.

Half an hour later, the group sat in Hikigaya's single room and began to discuss.

"That place... is very powerful. It's more powerful than any SSS dangerous location, because it's like we're against the whole world in there."

Baoyue Yexiao said it directly, and the [Transitional Spirit] next to him with long black hair nodded in agreement, which made Yotsuya Miko feel a little uncomfortable. Baoyue Eiko and Kawasaki Saki, who could not see these things, looked at Yotsuya Miko with some confusion, who was a little uneasy.

Baoyue Yexiao usually wouldn't release the evil spirit from the puppet unless it was necessary, but today was an exception. Next to Uesugi Cheng, the evil spirit that was originally a little irritable seemed to calm down, and even gradually became rational.

"So our first priority is to get the people out. As for that space, because it is too closely connected to the people in this area, if we really do something, I don't know what the consequences will be."

"Wait... can't we just temporarily relocate the people? The residents of this area you mentioned, the S area, according to what you said, are also part of the cycle of that place, right?"

"Saki-kun... do you know how difficult it is to sever what is called a connection in mysticism?"

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161

Chapter 161: Finding the way.

Saki Kawasaki obviously didn't know this information which had nothing to do with her, but after Uesugi Cheng's careful explanation, she probably understood the difficulty of this matter.

Moving or killing people will not affect the existence of that alien space at all. After death, these marked people will become part of the self-circulation of that space, no matter where they go.

Moreover, the spiritual power inside the S area that has lasted for such a long time is so rich, and the degree of malice and distortion will only give birth to something far more powerful than those ordinary supernatural places. Baoyue Yexiao held the puppet in her arms and spoke slowly.

"Brother Uesugi, I want to confirm first, there are two older sisters trapped inside... Are they still alive?"

The problem is very sharp and realistic. The problems in Area S are not something they can handle now. This artificially created spiritual space that has been running for hundreds of years is not just a place where spiritual power gathers or on dragon veins like other places. It is full of malice towards outsiders, and under normal circumstances they can't even find a way to get in from the outside.

As our combat capability is still insufficient and internal information is unclear, the best option is to put it on hold temporarily.

but……

"Luckily, they are still alive and well, so we need to race against time."

Uesugi Cheng confirmed with Baoyue Yexiao the survival status of the two people trapped in that space. There was no way he would give up the rescue operation, but the difficulty this time would probably be much higher than the operation to save Hikigaya. After all, Hikigaya had to work with them from inside and outside to barely create a crack that could save him.

But in comparison, it can be said that apart from the experience of having contact, there is nothing else to praise about Yukinoshita Yukino and Himeno Mikoto.

"I see... Then we have to move forward with the planning and implementation of the rescue plan. But I personally suggest that we wait until this big brother Hikigaya wakes up before we start our planning. After all, we need more information, at least to find a way to get in..."

They didn't even understand how this space chose its victims, so how could they possibly find a way in?

"Then let's leave one person here to guard, and the rest of you can go do whatever you need to do... I still say the same thing, the next action will be extremely dangerous, and we may even die here. If you feel scared, you must speak up and it's better to leave early."

Uesugi Cheng made a statement in advance that this matter actually had nothing to do with most of the people present, and they really didn't need to risk their lives for it.

"Today we rescued that weirdo Yukinoshita. If we are in danger someday, you will come to rescue us in the same way, right? Then why should I hesitate?"

Saki Kawasaki smiled and extended her hand.

"Besides, if this kind of thing really happens, it won't work if no one helps. Just think of it as me thinking about myself."

Yotsuya Miko didn't say anything, she still had her eyes closed. Under the infusion of a large amount of sexual energy, her perception ability skyrocketed to a very terrifying level. Of course, as a price, her energy consumption was also a bit outrageous, and she could only close her eyes to reduce the reception of information from the outside world.

"Jianzi, go get some sleep... this is meaningless."

Uesugi Sumi gently patted Yotsuya Miko on the head, and Yotsuya Miko fell limply on the chair. Then Uesugi Sumi moved her to the recliner. Fortunately, they arranged a luxurious single room for Hikigaya Hachiman, otherwise it would be difficult to find a place for Miko to lie down.

"In that case, I'll stay here for a while... When Hikigaya wakes up, you'd better go home first and explain to your family that we may have to take a few days off. Then bring everything you need to prepare, and I'll let you know when Hikigaya wakes up."

Uesugi Cheng picked up the fruit placed in the room and started peeling it, as naturally as if he was sitting at home.

After Uesugi Sumire's plan was passed unanimously, the group dispersed. Kawasaki Saki went home to prepare things, while Baoyue Yexiao and Baoyue Eiko seemed to be planning to bring evil spirits that were more suitable for the situation, or more powerful means.

Uesugi Sumire was sitting on a chair in the ward, with a person lying on his left and right. The hazy fog spread again, and Himegami Sakura emerged from the fog.

"Sir, what do you need?"

"Let the ordinary people around here ignore this room, and then... can you feel it?"

"what?"

Ji Shenying tilted her head. She had recently started to learn to sleep in. The climate and environment of Silent Bookstore were really suitable for an idle spirit like her to have a good sleep in her own base.

"No, I still need that thing. Ying, help me watch over this place... I have to make something."

Uesugi Sumiko once again stood next to the alchemical vessel, holding a small bottle in his hand. The color of the liquid inside was soft and beautiful, like the morning light.

[Dawn Spirit]: No dawn, only one color. No sky, only one dawn. (4 lights, 2 leads)

"I never thought that [Dawn Contemplation] would have such a special use."

In front of him, this bottle of spiritual liquid as gentle as the morning light will soon become their best assistant to open the channel, and it only requires some small procedures.

For example, it can be concentrated again to produce a special ink called [Gui Zi]. It is said that this ink is also called 'Final Ink' and can be used to determine the future direction of the waking world, but some people say that it actually has no power. But no matter what, Uesugi Cheng must unveil the mystery of this ink today. Among the five types of Final Ink, only [Gui Zi] best meets his current needs.

After reading and digesting the great knowledge contained in the "Vazne Treasures", his improved [Dawn Contemplation] just allowed him to reach that threshold, using the powerful nature of the lamp to influence the Dawn Spirit Liquid, causing it to change in a more extreme direction.

【曙光之静观Lv.6】（7灯）＋【曙光灵液】（4灯）＋【魂质:明识】（2灯）＋【回忆:启示】（2灯）=15灯（秘授级配方解锁完成）

In this way, Uesugi Cheng's first ink production was in the Fluder Gallery.

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162

Chapter 162: Area S.

Going back in time a little bit, in the almost eternal dusk, Yukinoshita Yukino and Himeno Mikoto finally found a place to stay. It was the middle-aged man who had just yelled at them. After they limped for a while, they met him again at the corner. In the end, the middle-aged man reached out to them.

"Ah, so you came from outside... What a coincidence, I thought you had already..."

Sitting inside the Japanese-style room, the light from the incandescent lamp finally no longer had the lifeless feeling like the dusk outside, it was as if they had returned to the normal world. Himeno Mikoto's knees were already bandaged, and Yukinoshita Yukino finally relaxed her tense nerves, leaning against the wall in a very casual posture, looking like she was about to fall down at any time.

"Ahem... What on earth is going on here? And why did you say that at the time?"

After surviving the catastrophe, the exhaustion and fragility hidden in Yukinoshita's body surged up all at once, and she almost fainted without control. However, no matter how strong her will was, she could only open her eyes with difficulty. So the one communicating with the middle-aged man now was Himeno Mikoto, who was barely able to stay awake.

"In fact, if you are really from outside, you may have been targeted by XXXX."

The middle-aged man uttered a word that made them a little confused. Is the four Xs a code for something?