Popularity is everything; I play a super genius

"Huff... huff huff huff..." Huo Mu gasped for breath.

"Amazing..." Qi Ji was slightly surprised when he saw this scene, and subconsciously exclaimed in admiration.

To create damage by releasing one's mental energy independently without first awakening the echo.

Saki knew all too well how difficult this task was.

He had thought it would take Huo Mu at least some time to get the hang of it, but unexpectedly...

This guy did it in just one day...

I must say, he truly lives up to his title as the "protagonist."

Huo Mu stared blankly at the burning mannequin in front of him, momentarily unable to believe it.

He actually did it?

Did they really do that?

It wasn't until he heard Qi Ji say "That's amazing!" that he snapped out of his daze. His face lit up with ecstasy, but his eyes welled up with tears of joy.

At this moment, Huomu was simply unable to express in words his gratitude to Qiji.

On the first day of school, when everyone doubted him, it was Saki who believed him.

During the practical assessment, when everyone thought he was the worst performer, it was Saki who told him that he could do it.

And now, it's desolate again...

It could be said that without Saki, then—

Lost and without hope, perhaps he gave up and jumped off the roof the very day he stepped onto it.

As the son of a sinner, he had tasted too much indifference and felt too much malice from childhood to adulthood, and because of this...

That's exactly why!

Huo Mu realized even more how precious every bit of kindness Qi Ji showed him was!

Now, even if Qi Ji wanted his life, he probably wouldn't hesitate for a second.

……

When Setsuna saw that Huomu had actually unleashed the so-called "Flame Fist," she was stunned.

It's important to know that the training dummies Huomu used were at least at the second-tier strength...

In other words, this guy just killed a second-tier opponent with a single punch...

Wow, that's amazing!

Of course, when Setsuna says something amazing, he is not referring to the fire and wood, but to the ability of Saki to turn the rotten into the miraculous!

'Saki-kun... truly a super genius... not just in combat, but even in teaching...'

Words could not describe the shock I felt.

Despite having only an F-level aptitude, being considered a loser by everyone, and not being particularly bright, Huomu has undergone such an amazing transformation in just one day under the guidance of Qiji!

This is simply a miracle in the history of teaching!

Moreover, with Huomu successfully unleashing the [Flame Fist], the confusion that had perplexed Setsuna all day has now been clearly answered.

That's right, the textbook is wrong!

Saki-kun, you possess a correctness that transcends authority!!!

Moreover, what surprised Setsuna even more was that, in her understanding—

Many geniuses are often limited by their own exceptional talent, making it difficult for them to understand the plight of ordinary people, and therefore they are not good at teaching others.

But that's not the case with Saki!

Not only is he a good teacher, but he is also extremely good at motivating and providing emotional value!

Just when Huomu was about to give up, it was Qiji's powerful words that reignited Huomu's fighting spirit.

When Huo Mu successfully unleashed the [Flame Fist], it was Qi Ji who was the first to offer his praise without reservation!

If someone else says something like "Wow, that's amazing," then it's fine.

Who is Keqi Ji?

The greatest genius in the history of the City of Fire!

No matter how dazzling a person is, they all seem ordinary in his presence.

Yet, this same Saki-chan genuinely praised Hōki.

Strong, handsome, good-natured, good at understanding others, and so good at providing emotional value...

Looking at the masked, upright young man in front of me, I felt for a moment that it was not quite real.

In the world...

Does such a "perfect" person really exist?

Standing next to such a classmate as Saki, Setsuna even felt ashamed of himself.

She is not good enough, not hardworking enough, and not strong enough.

'I must become a better version of myself...'

He clenched his fist in an instant, making up his mind.

She can only become more outstanding, outstanding enough, and exceptionally outstanding!

Only then are they qualified... to stand beside Saki.

With this in mind, he immediately stopped hesitating, walked to another training dummy, and got into position.

If even Huomu can do it, she definitely can too!

Now that we've witnessed a true genius like Saki, we shouldn't lose to a fool like Himuki, who's just as stupid as us!

repeat……

All you have to do is repeat it, right?

She would do this a thousand times or ten thousand times.

We'll do it!

So let her throw that kind of punch too!

Let her also receive praise from Saki-chan!

Go for it! In an instant!

Don't lose again!

……

Seeing Hiki crying tears of joy and becoming incoherent with excitement, Saki Saku fully understood his feelings.

He waited patiently for a moment, until Huo Mu's breathing calmed down a bit and his emotions were no longer so out of control, before he came up with his "little trick":

"Firewood, you're awesome!"

You did a great job!

But now is not the time to relax.

Come on, try punching me again!

Before the feeling of that punch has completely dissipated, try to find and repeat the state you were in just now!

Make it second nature, turn it into your body's instinct!

Saki's tone was encouraging and expectant.

Of course, this expectation was also mixed with a little bit of his own selfish motives.

The punch happened so suddenly that Saki was too shocked to react.

They didn't even have time to see clearly how Huomu mobilized his inner energy, triggered resonance, and ultimately unleashed the [Flame Fist].

This won't do!

Saki was in a hurry.

because--

He wants to use the [Flame Fist] too!

Knowing the plot, Saki is more aware of the limits of the Flame Fist than anyone else!

Once mastered, a basic attack is equivalent to the ultimate move unleashed by other Echoes.

Not to mention, Qi Ji's physical strength was already at its maximum!

It complements the Flame Fist perfectly; one plus one equals far more than two!

Moreover, the special effects are also excellent, with every punch feeling real and every kick exploding with explosive energy – it's the kind of romance every man dreams of!

and so--

He must master the Flame Fist immediately!

……

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Chapter 51 He's too good at it!

"Come on, give me another punch."

"Yes!"

Huo Mu, who already trusted Qi Ji completely, now regarded his words as gospel.

Upon hearing this, he immediately walked to a brand-new training dummy and assumed a punching stance once again.

He closed his eyes, trying to recall the wonderful feeling of "heart burning," "willpower ignited," and "resonance between mind and body" that he had just experienced.

Adjust your breathing and concentrate your mind.

Then, he suddenly opened his eyes, let out a low shout, and threw a punch!

"what!"

however--

This time, the fist landed on the dummy, but the expected flames did not appear.

Only at the moment the fist made contact with the dummy did a tiny spark, almost invisible unless you looked closely, flicker and emit a wisp of thin white smoke...

"Huh...?"

Huo Mu stared at his fist, then at the dummy, and froze.

"No... let's try again!"

He thought he hadn't quite got the timing right, so he immediately adjusted, took a deep breath, focused his mind, and threw a second punch!

The result was even worse.

Even the faint flame has disappeared...

"How could this be?" Huo Mu panicked a little.

And so, the third, fourth, and fifth punches followed one after another.

The wind from the punches whistled, and the dummy swayed slightly from the blows.

However, no matter how hard Huomu tried, the [Flame Fist] that seemed to burn his whole body and could incinerate everything could not reappear.

"Huh?!?!"

Huomu clutched his head and let out a bewildered wail.

"Why? Why, why?!"

"It was fine just now!"

Huo Mu also looked to Qi Ji for help.