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Could it be that he can't do it?

There is nothing in this world that Saki-chan cannot do!

"So, all the combat power that Saki-kun displayed before was actually from methods outside of Echo?"

Huo Mu thought about it carefully and realized that it was indeed true.

Saki's two most frequently used moves in battle are physical techniques and instantaneous attacks, neither of which have much to do with echoes.

As for the Mirror Sword and such, they were probably his conceptual creations.

However, Ruri, who knew Saki the most, was puzzled: "Without an awakening echo, how did Saki unfold his armor and enter the sea of ​​consciousness?"

"That's right! Saki-kun is definitely wearing armor!"

Reminded by Liuli, the others suddenly remembered—

The video that Teacher Huang Lu showed them that day showed Qi Ji's outfit, which was clearly gorgeous and powerful.

Furthermore, in the video, he even used Tsukimi-sensei's signature echo, "One Night Moonfall"!

For a moment, everyone was filled with questions.

……

Belief and doubt, two diametrically opposed emotions, rapidly converged at the intersection of Qi Ji's sea of ​​consciousness and reality.

The core of the desolate echo began to roar.

The second ritual on it—

[The falsehood believed to be true] begins to spin.

He was a fake genius, yet he managed to deceive everyone for nine years, making them believe he was real.

The first step of this ritual, which is “falsehood believed to be true,” is the literal part.

It took Saki nine years to complete.

However, for this ritual to be truly successful, a second step is needed: reversing the ritual.

Let those who believe question, and let those who question believe!

At this moment, before the entire City of Sin, Saki admits his [falsehood].

Regardless of whether people believe or doubt this self-disclosure, some will change their original opinion of him.

That's enough!

The collective understanding cracked the moment he revealed it, and that crack was the beginning of a reversal!

Those who question it believe it, which in turn fuels the belief that it is true.

If those who believe question it, then the false part also becomes true.

Both sides work simultaneously, ritual two, officially lighting up!

Meanwhile, the first step of the ritual had been completed even earlier.

[An existence that should not exist] —

As a transmigrator, Qi Ji did not belong to this world.

He is an anomaly in this world, a miracle that should never have been born; his very existence is an existence that should not exist.

He was born practicing the first step of the ritual.

So, now there's only the second step left—

An existence that should not exist exists within what should not exist.

The first and second rituals have been outlined; the next step is the third ritual.

In rituals, "five" is a number that represents miracles.

Humans perceive the world through their five senses. When the five senses are filled with the power of ritual, they can glimpse miracles that ordinary people cannot see.

In conclusion, "five" is "the medium through which miracles are witnessed".

Therefore, Saki's ritual consists of five steps.

【Ritual One】 and 【Ritual Two】 take up four of them.

The remaining ritual, number three, naturally became the simplest of the three rings.

Just one step —

[The Blind Spot That Everyone Is Watching]

The phrase "the focus of everyone's attention" was achieved from the moment Qi Ji stepped onto the stage.

As for the "blind spot"—

Saki looked at Hybel, waiting for Hybel's strongest echo to be completed.

He had a premonition, a very strong premonition—

Whether it's the second step of Ritual Two, "existing in what shouldn't exist," or the "blind spot" needed for Ritual Three, both will be provided to him by Hibel.

Originally, Saki thought that person would be Su Shi.

Therefore, he spared no effort in feeding the latter in the sea of ​​consciousness, hoping that the appeal to the world would be strong enough to meet the needs of the ritual.

However, after seeing Sybel, Saki understood.

Hibel was the one he had been waiting for all along!

……

Hippel's circuit is nearing completion.

The girl's long, lake-blue hair moved on its own even without wind, spreading out and her skirt fluttering.

Her body gradually floated into the air, and the surrounding time began to distort—

Dust particles hovered in mid-air, the angle of the light no longer shifted, and everything on the arena was sliced ​​into countless independent, isolated moments.

She hovers in the center of all moments, like a clock hand surrounded by time.

"Cough cough." Saki was still coughing up blood.

But this time, he didn't even bother to get a tissue.

Qi Ji's entire mind was focused on the increasingly violent tremor within his body.

After waiting a little longer, finally—

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Sibel opened her eyes, her voice becoming ethereal and distant. Countless overlapping timelines were reflected in the girl's pupils.

"This is my strongest response—"

[When it ceases to exist].

To be honest, this is my first time using it.

However, please don't worry, it won't hurt.

Because it only takes a moment.

This is a blank space that has never existed in any timeline. Once a person falls into this spell, they will never be able to return to the present world.

If I used it on you in real life, you would definitely die.

But because we are currently at the boundary between the sea of ​​consciousness and reality, and are in a spiritual state, it doesn't matter.

Hibel pointed one finger to the sky, and a huge vortex, or rather a ball of light, condensed at the tip of his finger.

The shape of the ball of light was quite similar to the "evacuation point" in the sea of ​​consciousness.

"Alright, I'm going to release now."

If you can, then try resisting as soon as possible.

Hibel flicked her hand, throwing the huge ball of light toward Saki.

"Let me remind you, it's not too late to admit defeat now."

Of course, Saki was not going to admit defeat.

On the contrary, at this very moment, Saki has already seized victory!

Faced with the enormous ball of light coming straight at him, Saki did only one thing.

That is to stand up, push the armrests backward with both arms, and push the wheelchair far to the edge of the ring.

He himself stood tall, facing the oncoming ball of light without flinching or dodging!

In order to complete the ritual, Saki had to endure the echo from Sybel, but his expensive wheelchair was not up to the task.

And then, in the next instant.

The ball of light suddenly shone brightly!

Saki's figure was completely swallowed up.

As far as the eye could see, there was only a wheelchair, spinning like a top on the edge of the ring.

Only Sybil remained standing in the ring.

In this situation, no matter how you look at it, Saki has already lost.

The live stream chat was the first to erupt in excitement:

"???"

"No, where is my prison? Where is that huge prison?"

"Should we insert a flashback scene here?"

"Alright, stop pretending, just bring out my nostalgic moments!"

"Finally, it's time for Lao Ji's memories! Let me see!"

However, the viewers in the live stream waited for a long time, but there was no flashback of memories on the screen.

……

Below the ring.

The four little ones looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Did Saki lose? But why...?"

If he didn't have a way to deal with Hybel's echo, why would he actively ask Hybel to unleash her strongest echo?

I didn't understand for a moment.

In her mind, whatever Saki does must have a deeper meaning.

But at this moment, Setsuna racked her brains but still couldn't understand the meaning behind what Saki had done.

Of all the people, it was indeed Huomu who understood Qiji the most.

Huo Mu pondered for a moment, and yet again, he was the first to understand!

"I see, I see! As expected of Saki! He's using the immortality of spirits to awaken his own echo through Sybel's 'Time of Extinction'!"

That explains everything!

That's not surprising!

As is well known, acquired echo awakening is generally achieved through deep experiences, extreme emotions, or special rituals.

The stronger the echo, the more demanding the conditions required for awakening!

Huo Mu now understands why Qi Ji has been slow to awaken his Echo: Qi Ji's Echo is extraordinary!

"What Saki-san needs is—"

The most profound experience, the most extreme emotions, the most unique ritual!

And what experience can compare to the depth of life and death?

What emotion could be more extreme than life and death?

What ritual could be more special than the ceremony of life and death?