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But now, in order to help Saki collect the echo fragments of the [Moonlight Lineage], she has no choice but to go!

Let her see what the Sea of ​​Consciousness is all about!

Since Saki gave her such a precious thing, Ruri couldn't just leave without saying something in return.

"Oh right, I'll go get the Wuxiang Sword for you."

Actually, this should have been your sword to begin with—

After all, you were the one who helped me kill that bastard.

But before, I did something for... cough cough!

What followed was something that girls are too embarrassed to say aloud.

Liuli coughed twice to quickly stop talking.

Just as he was about to take the sword, Qi Ji raised his hand to stop him.

"Keep the sword with you."

After all, that sword requires the secret techniques of your Kamishiro family's spiritual lineage to maintain, doesn't it?

Moreover, without a scabbard, the Musou Sword cannot unleash its full power.

So, Ruri-san—"

Saki looked at her and said softly,

"You are more important than the sword."

"...?!"

Liuli thinks she should bring a recorder with her next time!

In this way, we can record all the things that Saki-san says that touch her heart.

Then, every midnight when I wake up, I listen to it over and over again.

……

Qi Ji did not want the Wuxiang Sword.

Yes, you heard that right.

Because at this moment, Saki already has a better sword!

After the prototype of the Palace of the World's Imagery was completed, Qi Ji's [Thousand Faces] officially unlocked its first true name—

【The Sword of the Mirror】.

With a new love interest, Wuxiangjian was naturally relegated to the sidelines by Qiji.

Unless it's the final form of Musou with a glass scabbard, what can the Musou sword in its normal state compare to his [Mirror Sword]?

……

After receiving two epic fragments of the genealogy of the soul from Qi Ji, Liu Li reluctantly bid farewell and left.

Although she longed to stay by Saki's side forever, she wanted even more to repay Saki's kindness.

She must refine these two fragments as soon as possible, and then enter the sea of ​​consciousness to find fragments suitable for Qi Ji's lineage!

……

Bai Lili did not come to the hospital.

I haven't seen a soul all day.

Because a major event happened in the Bai family today.

The Qianmian family sent someone to annul the engagement.

Mr. and Mrs. Bai sat in the main seats, their faces never looking so grim.

Bai Lili's marriage to Su Shi had been known throughout the city for many years.

Now, the Thousand Faces family has come to annul the engagement. How will everyone in Xinzhi City view them after this?

"Uncle and Aunt, we are sorry, it is our Thousand Faces family that has let down the Bai family."

Consider this compensation.

Su Shi handed over the gift list and felt the gazes cast upon him by the Bai family. Feeling extremely uncomfortable, he immediately prepared to get up and take his leave.

Just as he turned around, Bai's father called out to him:

"Wait, take these things away! Our Bai family doesn't need your little things!"

"Uncle, this is what we owe the Bai family..."

"I told you to take it!" With a sudden burst of force, the armrest of the chair cracked.

Su Shi was frozen in place for a moment.

The members of the Thousand Faces family who had come with them tried to smooth things over, but Father Bai had already ordered his servants to throw out all the gift boxes.

After leaving the Bai family, Su Shi was in a very low mood.

Her cousin, Qianmian Suqing, who accompanied her to annul the engagement, comforted her upon seeing her condition:

"Alright, Su Shi, I know you and Bai Lili have a very good relationship."

However, if the Isolde family is placed next to the Bai family, even a second of hesitation would be disrespectful to the future of the family!

Moreover, Miss Vivian from the Isolde family is in no way inferior to Bai Lili in terms of appearance, not to mention in other aspects..."

"Alright, cousin, that's enough. You should go back now."

Su Shi's gaze passed over him and landed on the figure that had chased after them from the Bai family.

Following her gaze, Qianmian Suqing also saw Bai Lili running towards him with tears in her eyes. He looked at Sushi and nodded.

Before leaving, he lowered his voice and added one last reminder:

"Remember, you are now a member of the Isolde family. Don't get involved in any more ambiguous relationships with her."

"Cousin, that's enough."

Qianmian Suqing nodded and quickly left, leaving her "cousin" and her "ex-wife" some alone time.

……

Su Shi and Bai Lili.

Since the anime series began airing, the two have been the subject of much discussion due to their complicated relationship.

At this moment, the sight of these two "enemies" together was naturally captured by the camera in the live stream.

Qi Ji was squatting in Bai Lili's live stream room at this moment, watching this scene, and exclaimed "Wow!"

He never expected that the anime series "Echoes" would include the classic "annulment" scene.

Although he was practically the one who orchestrated this dramatic "annulment of the engagement"...

But the most outrageous thing is that all three main characters—Vivian who tries to steal the bride, Su Shi who cancels the engagement, and Bai Lili who is jilted—are women…

It's really hard for Qi Ji to hold back his laughter in the live stream.

Does it have to be this melodramatic?

Should we do it this way?

The comments section clearly shared the same sentiment as Saki:

"This is unbelievable! It really is a drama involving three women!"

"Wait, why isn't the storyline in the Sea of ​​Consciousness being streamed live?! I feel like I've missed a lot of the plot!"

"The plot of the Sea of ​​Consciousness will probably have to wait until this week's main episode."

"Listen up, everyone! Based on the information I've gathered from various live streams, I've roughly pieced together what happened in the Sea of ​​Consciousness! It's roughly this: Su Bao obtained a fragment of mythology, was hunted down by the Isolde family, then performed flawlessly and successfully escaped. Thanks to his outstanding performance, he caught the eye of this newly introduced character, Vivian."

"Amazing! Thank you so much for summarizing the plot!"

"Holy crap! Su Bao has finally stood up for herself!"

"Where's Lao Ji? What's Lao Ji doing?"

"Lao Ji is coughing up blood..."

……

Faced with Bai Lili's tearful eyes, Su Shi felt completely guilty.

Su Shi was incredibly embarrassed and really wanted to ask her brother how she should handle this situation!

In short, apologize first.

For so many years, she has felt guilty towards Bai Lili.

Not only did he never give the girl a kind look, but now he's adding the stigma of "being jilted" to her reputation.

"Sorry……"

"You must be very happy, right?"

The words of apology had barely left his lips when Bai Lili interrupted him.

The girl held back her sobs and asked her softly.

Bai Lili wanted to hear the truth from the world.

Now that things have come to this, shouldn't we at least give her the truth?

"Huh? I...no...I didn't..."

I plead my innocence!

She'd rather maintain her relationship with Bai Lili than marry into the Isolde family!

If Vivian eventually discovers she's a woman—

She simply couldn't bear to think about the consequences!

She's panicking right now, how could she possibly be happy!

“Student Su Shi, please tell me.”

Now that things have come to this, please tell me the truth.

Tell me you've never liked me.

Tell me, you've always hated me.

Tell me, you've wanted to call off the engagement for a long time.

Let's be honest!

"Tell the truth? Fine!"

Since things have come to this, let's go all out and sue the world!

She didn't want to lie anymore, and she didn't want to hurt Bai Lili anymore.

"Listen up, Bai Lili—"

I like you a lot. I liked you the moment I saw you.

You are gentle, kind, and beautiful.

Su Shi truly believed that if her brother were still alive, he would definitely like Bai Lili too, right?

My brother, sister-in-law, and she—the three of them will definitely be able to live a good life together!

but--

She's not my brother.

Su Shi took a deep breath, truly hoping to convey her heartfelt feelings:

"Bai Lili, I don't dislike you, I've never disliked you, how could anyone dislike you..."

Despite being a young lady from a wealthy family, she never acted like one.

I gave you the cold shoulder, ignored you, and said so many hurtful things to you.

Every time you cautiously approach me, I push you away with the coldest words.