Popularity is everything; I play a super genius

This is because, for the upcoming academy competition, the "exchange students" visiting the City of Salvation will be led by Sharl.

This group of people swept through almost all the new students in the City of Fire with their invincible power.

Only two seats remained out of the ten:

One was defeated by Huomu with all his might, while the other was barely saved by Sushi.

The secret ruins of the "Tidal Year" create a large number of future powerhouses every time they appear.

The fact that only two of the original ten seats in the City of Fire were left meant that the rise of the new generation in the City of Fire was cut off.

To put it more bluntly, the decline and destruction of the City of Fire may have been predetermined when this grand competition came to an end.

After all, Saki had lived in the City of Fire for many years and had some affection for the city.

Therefore, there's nothing to hesitate about in deciding what to do.

It was something that came easily to me.

"Then I'll give you a fifth treasure chest."

Saki has decided to keep all five of them.

Although he had lost most of his combat power due to the weakening buff, at the same time, he had also mastered the most powerful weapon in the sea of ​​consciousness—

That is time!

As long as we can hold them off and keep them in the Sea of ​​Consciousness beyond the safe time limit, then without Qi Ji's intervention, these people will all perish here.

Although these guys have all reached the third level, even if they die in the sea of ​​consciousness, their lives will not be in real danger.

However, if the spirit is weak for a month or two, it's inevitable.

Let's consider this a way to weaken Huomu and his team's opponents before the big competition.

Kids, this is all the help I can give you.

As for how many seats we can secure...

You guys better do your best!

In fact, even disregarding the competition, from a purely personal perspective, Saki has every reason to take action.

What if, just what if, one of these people is carrying a high-level fragment that hasn't been fully refined?

Although those Echoers who haven't refined their fragments generally won't risk logging into the Sea of ​​Consciousness.

Even if someone dares to log in, they must be carrying a conceptual item that can solidify fragments; otherwise, who would dare to risk their life and fortune?

But then again—

Even if all the fragments have been refined, if the Echoer dies in the Sea of ​​Consciousness, there is still a possibility that fragments will be dropped; it's just a matter of probability.

Unless the fragments are "completely solidified".

The so-called complete solidification means that the echoer uses their own core consciousness as the foundation and specific imagery or conceptual props as a medium to deeply bind the fragments with the spirit.

Once bound, even if the spirit dies in the Sea of ​​Consciousness, this fragment will absolutely not be released.

However, the number of fragments that each Echoer can fully solidify is limited, and is generally positively correlated with their rank.

The higher the grade, the more fragments can be solidified.

So, if we really want to talk about the fastest way to get rich in the sea of ​​consciousness...

It wasn't actually about clearing away the debris, nor was it about finding a treasure chest; it was actually about—

Hunting the Echoers.

……

In order to obtain the two mythological fragments in the fifth treasure chest, Charles and his companions rushed around as fast as they could and finally cleared the remaining images at top speed, appearing in front of the treasure chest.

Ciel sensed the frequency imprint within his body—

There's still half an hour left, plenty of time!

A confident smile immediately appeared on his face.

Standing in front of the treasure chest, Dorothy was also somewhat excited.

This is their fifth treasure chest today!

This efficiency is unheard of!

If this got out, it would scare people to death!

Dorothy even had the illusion that she was making history.

The girl took a deep breath and was about to reach out to open the treasure chest.

However, the next moment, Charles blocked her way.

"Miss Dorothy, when a high-level treasure chest is opened, there may be accompanying afterimages or even a mental shock."

For everyone's safety, how about I, as the team leader, open this crucial box for everyone?

This can be seen as taking on everyone's expectations and risks on their behalf!

Charles smiled and spoke politely, as if he were genuinely considering his teammates' feelings.

Upon hearing this, Dorothy inwardly scoffed at Charles's high-sounding explanation.

Should we take the risks for everyone?

I don't believe you for a second!

They're clearly afraid that if I actually find something good in the treasure chest, I'll take it.

They were just pretending to be generous and magnanimous, saying that I could choose the fragments first, but thankfully I didn't believe them!

People from such aristocratic families are always good at saying nice things!

However, despite cursing in her heart, Dorothy showed no sign of it on her face.

She nodded slightly, took a half step back, a polite smile on her lips, and said softly:

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Charles."

Charles nodded in satisfaction, strode forward, and placed his hand on the lid of the treasure chest.

He took a deep breath, entered the password, and slowly lifted the lid of the box—

Then, the ever-present, composed smile on his face froze.

The treasure chest contained no red, no gold, and not even a hint of green!

A piece of paper lay quietly inside.

Again! Yes! Paper!

The rest of the team held their breath the moment Charles opened the treasure chest, bracing themselves for being blinded by the dazzling light emanating from it.

Unexpectedly, following the guidance of fate, they opened the fifth treasure chest, and inside was—

Is this another "guidance of fate"?

Charles picked up the note with trembling hands.

This time, the reward written on the note was even more amazing:

Three mythological fragments, plus five legendary fragments!

You fucking dare to write that?!

Enraged, Charles wanted to tear the note to shreds on the spot.

But when I touched it, I couldn't bring myself to do it.

Deep down, I still clung to that sliver of hope that was almost fatal.

What if?

What if it really is in the sixth treasure chest?

We've opened all five treasure chests, what's one more?

Seeing Charles clutching the note with an uncertain expression, Dorothy had already realized what was going on and vaguely sensed that something seemed amiss.

“Mr. Charles, there’s no time... I think we should leave first.”

Ciel was well aware of the time constraints.

But he was unwilling to accept it!

Three fragments of mythology lay before him, just a hair's breadth away from being his...

He had to consider that this wasn't his only chance in this lifetime!

Just as he was struggling with this dilemma, Wu Ma Ling, who had been silent in the group, suddenly stepped forward and placed her slender hand on the top of the treasure chest.

Loop construction.

In an instant, a phantom appeared.

But Wuma Zero had rewound the scene from five minutes ago!

A figure wearing a fox mask opened the treasure chest before they arrived.

This so-called "treasure chest in a chain" contained none of the mythological fragments written on the paper!

The moment it was turned on, it emitted a blue light...

Damn it, there are only three blue pieces of junk inside!

It fell on the ground and was given to Ciel for free, but Ciel couldn't be bothered to pick it up!

What's most infuriating is that after taking the items, this guy actually pulled out paper and pen and started scribbling, pretending the treasure chest hadn't been opened...

At this moment, upon learning the truth, Ciel simply couldn't believe it!

It was such a clumsy scam...

Such a low-level tactic...

He, Ciel Isolde, was actually played like this?!

Outrageous!

What a joke!

The moment he realized he had been tricked, Ciel was furious.

He immediately broke down in his guard and glared at Wuma Ling, questioning her:

"If you have this kind of response, why didn't you use it sooner? Did you want to see me make a fool of myself?"

Despite being met with such an unfriendly expression, Wuma Ling's face remained expressionless. He simply explained calmly in a tone devoid of emotion:

“I must first capture his presence in order to recall his image.”

Charles snorted coldly, calmed down, and realized that he had lost his temper.

Although the facts were right in front of him, he still couldn't believe it, couldn't believe it, and dared not believe it.

Because he simply couldn't understand how this guy wearing the fox mask managed to do it.

Each time, they would sneak up on them, open the treasure chests, take everything inside, and then leave them clues to the next treasure chest...

How does this guy know which island the next treasure chest will appear on?

And where did this guy get his paper and pen?

It's important to understand that the sea of ​​consciousness cannot contain anything from reality.

Unless that guy's paper and pen are "conceptual creations"...

But this is too extravagant!

There's no reason for it!

It should be noted that every "conceptual creation" that can be brought into the sea of ​​consciousness is a rare item!

I specially obtained paper and pen, and paired them with a fox mask to conceal my identity. Just the three conceptual creations that are on display are already out in the open!

Why make such a big fuss just to fool him? Wasting his time?

not good!