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Qi Ji's five fingers clenched tightly one by one, as if pressing piano keys!

The fire patterns on the mask flickered, and in an instant, all of Qi Ji's inner energy surged toward the sword blade.

Fill the entire Wuxiang Sword completely!

The sword vibrated and hummed, as if responding to Qi Ji's call, and instantly burst into flames!

After all the probing, Saki has come to the following conclusion:

The most effective elemental attribute to counter Chiho Kamishiro's spider silk armor is fire!

At that moment, Sakiji unleashed the [Shunka] sword!

As expected, the anticipated "Mirror Break" failed.

But it was also expected; it would have been best if it had played well, but it would have been normal if it hadn't.

It's all just a matter of luck anyway, and there's no loss if you don't get it.

But if you manage to hit it even once, that's enough luck to turn the tide of the battle!

……

With the sharpness of the Musou Sword enhanced, Saki Seki finally achieved his greatest victory since facing Chiho Kamishiro—

The sword blade cleaved through the weakest joint of the opponent's armor.

From the moment we started, Saki had been searching for the weakness in Chiho Kamishiro's armor.

Depending on the imagery, not every part of the armor has the same defensive capabilities.

Often, fourth-order echoers are limited by the characteristics of the imagery itself, and will have one or two points that are relatively vulnerable compared to other parts.

The weakness of Chiho Kamishiro's outfit is the connection between her waist and joints!

In an instant, blood splattered everywhere!

At this moment, Qi Ji's eyes lit up!

He couldn't help but be excited—

Because I lost health!

Chiho Kamishiro has finally lost health!!!

However, Chiho Kamishiro, who was injured by Saki's sword, seemed to feel no pain from her wound.

Because at this moment, what hurt her most was her heart.

"The Sword of No Thought... This is Qingxian's Sword of No Thought?!"

You killed Qingxian! It really was you who killed Qingxian!

ah--!!!

Damn it! Damn it!

You all deserve to die!!!

Faced with Chiho Kamishiro's sudden, manic roar, Saki raised an eyebrow, a hint of gossip flashing in his eyes.

What he was thinking.

Then, he immediately tried to provoke the other party further:

"Yes, I killed him. He died peacefully."

"You little brat! I'll tear you to pieces!!!"

"I was just kidding."

Faced with Chiho Kamishiro's sudden attack, Saki suddenly changed his mind.

Chiho Kamishiro paused slightly, seemingly wanting to hear Saki's next words.

Then, she heard Saki say, word by word—

How could I possibly let him die peacefully?

He died a very painful death! An extremely painful one!

As I slowly sliced ​​him to pieces, his dying words were filled with the name Chiho... By the way, do you know who Chiho is?

The moment Saki's provocative words fell, Chiho Kamishiro was struck dumb!

Her beloved kept calling her name even on his deathbed, but she couldn't be there for him then...

Respond to their love!!!

"Ughh ...

Chiho Kamishiro suddenly clutched her head.

She was in so much pain, it was excruciating!

Then, Chiho Kamishiro's body, particularly her heart and lungs, was indeed torn apart.

Tear the wound open!

A second and a third mouth emerged, emitting mournful cries.

The three mouths, one closed and one open, simultaneously spewed spider silk at Qi Ji!

The spider silk emitted corrosive white smoke the moment it was sprayed out!

Some spider webs clung to the walls of the alley, while others fell to the ground, creating a sizzling sound and leaving charred marks.

Qi Ji's expression changed drastically!

My heart skipped a beat; I knew something was wrong!

He wanted to provoke Chiho Kamishiro into losing her mind...

But unexpectedly, it seems like the stimulation went too far!

The main reason was that he hadn't expected that Chiho Kamishiro would actually touch the edge of the third-stage armor [True Understanding Form] based on the second-stage armor.

Of course, this is by no means the true answer to the complete form.

The complete form of the true understanding can mobilize the power stored in the [Palace of Mental Imagery] to achieve a brief but thorough form liberation.

This form is often characterized by violent energy and extreme features, and is a complete manifestation of the echoer's "concept" and "mental image".

If the first and second stages of the armor are closer to human form, then the third stage of the true understanding of many echoers is closer to some non-human form.

Take Chiho Kamishiro as an example. If she were to unleash her full true power, she would probably transform into a terrifying giant spider!

In this form, the armor will gain a completely new and destructive power!

Fortunately, Chiho Kamishiro did not reach that level, otherwise Sakizawa would probably have really turned around and run away, making a strategic retreat.

If the opponent truly achieves the "True Solution," then even if Sakijima uses "One Night Moonfall," he probably won't be able to defeat him.

The gap in social status is too large, so large that no amount of effort seems to work!

Fortunately.

As the overwhelming barrage of spider silk rained down, Saki tried to dodge.

Suddenly, a pair of soft arms wrapped around him from behind.

In an instant, Qi Ji was lifted into the air!

It turned out that Liuli fluttered her butterfly wings and carried him into the sky.

"Her spider silk doesn't seem to be able to shoot that high."

The girl's voice rang in Qi Ji's ears, soft and gentle, tickling the back of his ears with a tingling sensation.

What are you doing back here?

Instead of responding to Liuli's words, Qiji immediately asked her a question.

How much determination did it take for me to come and save her?

Why can't this guy understand his own good intentions?

No one can guarantee what will happen to Chiho Kamishiro, who is at the fourth rank.

He barely managed to save Liuli, so why is this guy rushing back to his death now?

Liuli didn't answer, but instead tightened her arms around him from behind.

"What are you doing back here?" Qi Ji asked again.

This time, Ruri chose to answer the question with a question:

Why did you save me?

"..."

Saki was speechless.

"Can't answer that, can you?"

because--

Your answer is my answer.

……

Ruri left without hesitation just now to settle Ayaka and retrieve the Musou Sword.

And now, both things have been accomplished.

So, if she doesn't come back, where else can she go?

It was this guy who said it—

The safest place is beside him.

……

"call--"

Qi Ji took a deep breath, too lazy to argue with Liu Li who had taken it upon herself.

However, at this moment, he has one more reason why he absolutely must win.

As for what Liuli just asked, why did you come to save her?

Saki had figured it out by now.

I've known that for a long time!

because--

He's the main character's strongest fighter!

No one but him can fight like him!

and so--

If he's like this, is he going to run away instead of fight?

As if sensing Qi Ji's soaring fighting spirit, Liu Li whispered in his ear:

Will you win?

"We will win, I mean—we will."

Saki-jaku is certain, certain, and sure.

Especially after Ruri had just told him what the [True Name] that [I See the Butterfly] possessed was.

He became even more confident in winning the battle!

Liuli paused for a moment upon hearing the word "we".

Then, the girl gently pressed her cheek against Qi Ji's back.

"...We will win."

Us?

so good.

She repeated it softly.