Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　The so-called "wind, forest, fire, and mountain" refers to factors like "favorable timing, geographical advantage, popular support, and tactics." These are elements unrelated to the strength of either side but capable of influencing the battle; they can be understood as playing on home ground or using underhanded tactics.

　When you are in a disadvantageous or desperate situation, you should consider whether you have fallen into your opponent's trap of wind, forest, fire, and mountain, and explain how to use all means to get out of it.

　This is what is known as "the Way of Tea," which is the use of the profound principles and techniques of the Way of Tea to escape a passive and defensive situation.

　Then comes the Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain...

　Finally, they would steer the situation into their own "home advantage" to secure victory.

　This is...

　[Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain; the tea ceremony; and then Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain.]

　……

　For Cong Yu and Yuan An Apophis, the wind, forest, fire, and mountain of "Ragnarok" formed the pitch-black barrier that created the arena.

　Therefore, a special method is needed to break away from it.

　This method was precisely the opening created by Source Darkness Apophis, the opening called "possibility"... This is extremely difficult to achieve.

　On one hand, the power of Source Darkness Apophis is insufficient to create a hole in it... unless a large amount of faith power is consumed to do so.

　On the other hand, Ragnarok's ability to control everything around it prevented it from being powerless to perceive these things.

　Unless all three conditions are met simultaneously—

　Firstly, in the heat of battle, Cong Yu can exert pressure on the opponent, preventing them from becoming distracted.

　Secondly, the outside world is continuously attacking and trying to create a sense of turmoil to cover up the subtle actions of [Source Darkness Apophis].

　Thirdly, something called "Hydra Brand" is needed to take effect.

　Although the Hydra Mark is not very effective for strong individuals.

　However, this method is effective even when the goal is simply to make the other party "not pay attention".

　but……

　To ensure the implantation of the Hydra mark wouldn't arouse suspicion, another crucial condition was needed—

　The [Hydra Mark] requirement for "Ragnarok" is significantly different from that of Congyu's Hydra Mark.

　If one also possesses similar techniques, then one will naturally be more vigilant about others manipulating one's mind.

　It's also easier to make associations with...

　"……"at last……

　[Source Darkness Apophis] can only tear open one hole; the rest must be left to everyone in the outside world of Li Village.

　This also requires meeting many conditions...

　It requires that everyone has escaped, at least Moira has escaped, or that one of Yaochuan Guang and the others has become a god.

　"..." The more steps a plan has, the more likely it is to encounter unexpected problems.

　In other words, Cong Yu is gambling...

　This is the "tea ceremony" that I gambled on, after expending a great deal of faith power and being distracted by [Source Darkness Apophis].

　Fortunately, he succeeded.

　So at this moment, what "Ragnarok" needs to face is the "Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain" that belongs to Cong Yu.

　"Really?!"

　Before the words "Ragnarok" could be finished, the darkness that formed the surrounding walls was instantly torn apart by the surging power of the four faiths.

　"Congyu-chan! We've come to save you!!"

　"Brother Cong Yu!!"

　Amidst Yaochuan Guang's and Xiao Cui's shouts, the former, accompanied by a group of little elves, urgently dragged out Cong Yu, who appeared to be dead.

　Cong Yu could feel that Yao Chuan Guang had taken her away from danger, and she could also feel the little elf tugging at her clothes as she moved.

　However, his consciousness was already fading... He could only hear his companions' anxious shouts.

　"Congyu-chan! Hang in there!"

　Yao Chuanguang's voice trembled as she tightly grasped Cong Yu's hand, quickly channeling the power of faith into Cong Yu's body.

　Almost instantly, Cong Yu's injuries began to heal rapidly... This was the power of faith.

　"Yao Chuan... Guang...

　... "

　Cong Yu spoke with difficulty, then raised her head and looked at Lan Tianzhu, whose face was filled with anxiety... This was quite rare.

　"Blue Sky Isle..."

　It's rare to see Lan Tianzhu with such an anxious expression on his face.

　The reason why Lan Tianzhu's expression broke down was precisely because... Cong Yu's current miserable state was something that no one in Li Township had ever heard of before.

　After all, Cong Yu's image has always been that of someone who "can probably do anything."

　What it looks like now...

　The contrast is too stark.

　As for Cong Yu's words, Lan Tianzhu, who was supporting Cong Yu, hugged her even tighter with concern: "What's wrong?"

　"..." Cong Yu's lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but soon her head tilted to the side and she fainted.

　Lan Tianzhu, stop hugging me... you're too hard.

　That's what Cong Yu originally wanted to say.

　……

　Yao Chuanguang became anxious about Cong Yu's coma and poured even more faith power into Cong Yu's body.

　But Moirai quickly stopped him.

　Moirai shifted his gaze from the angels besieging Ragnarok to Cong Yu and Yao Chuan Guang.

　"Cong Yu is dead."

　As Moirai was saying this, she immediately saw Xiao Cui glaring at her fiercely, Yao Chuan Guang with a sorrowful expression, and Lan Tian Zhu who had calmed down.

　"..." Realizing he had misspoke, Moirai organized his thoughts: "His spirit is temporarily dead... He has burned out."

　Although she didn't ignite her determination, Cong Yu had clearly exhausted her resolve and emotions during the battle.

　It is consumed in large quantities through "filling" and has even been squeezed out to the point of being a negative number like residue.

　Moira sighed slightly, looking at the many angels who had been instantly severed in two, and said, "Cong Yu needs time to awaken."

　And now...

　"And now..."

　As Moirai spoke, before she could finish her sentence, a jet-black sword aura, carrying a deathly hatred, flew towards her.

　Then came Ragnarok's voice, filled with malice and rage: "Gods... Moirai..."

　“One god can’t stop me… two gods, three gods, even four gods… I will kill them.”

　"Especially you! Moirai!!!"

　Roaring like this, "Ragnarok" advanced forward along with the dark sword energy, clashing and advancing in the air with many [Gods and Little Spirits].

　In response, Moira let out a strange cry, took a step back, and shielded everyone in front of him: "Whoa! Protect me!!!"

　She doesn't need to say it; everyone will do it anyway...

　It's not just to protect Moirai, but also for Cong Yu and everyone else, and for the whole world.

　Want to win!

　We must... win!!!

　Chapter 1175 Cong Yu! Resurrection!

　Where do people go after they die?

　Cong Yu has always been too lazy to bother with this question.

　Because he can't possibly die, right?

　However, at this moment, he suddenly realized that he might have already died... Resurrection was not impossible.

　But it will take time...

　The depleted spirit needs the restoration of faith to recover... This is not a short process.

　At this moment, he felt as if his consciousness was floating in a void, as if he were in endless darkness.

　He could hardly perceive the concept of time, nor could he sense space; he was enveloped only by a feeling as if he were being held in his mother's arms.

　If this is death, then it's probably not something to be afraid of...

　As Cong Yu thought this, her consciousness sank again.

　Just like someone who is about to fall asleep in a daze, they truly enter a deep and restful sleep.

　When will I wake up?

　How long will they sleep?

　Cong Yu was almost forgetting about these things... Perhaps, just sleeping like this wouldn't be so bad.

　Even if I were to go out, I wouldn't know how to defeat "Ragnarok" or how to defeat another version of myself.

　Cong Yu wouldn't give up easily, but... he couldn't think of a way to defeat his other self.

　Perhaps, like Ragnarok, he could try to master the burning of resolve... He should be just one step away from mastering the burning of resolve.

　But so what?

　At this moment, his faith power was almost exhausted, and even if he used his burning determination to fight after waking up, it wouldn't be enough.

　Because Ragnarok also possesses the power of Resolve Burning, and is even derived from Resolve Burning as [Super Resolve Burning].

　Cong Yu was also tired.

　Perhaps we should place our hopes on Yaochuan Guang and the others.

　He has already lost, defeated by the resolve of "Ragnarok".

　As Cong Yu pondered this, in the boundless darkness, a voice suddenly emerged: "Have you given up?"

　The sound did not make Cong Yu open her eyes.

　It was just the voice of a strange man...

　Therefore, Cong Yu subconsciously answered with her own "heart": "I have not given up."

　"But there's nothing I can do now..."

　…I no longer have the energy or the will to fight against that other version of myself.

　"I need time."

　The voice immediately answered Cong Yu's question: "It's come to an end. This is the final battle. Are you going to choose to give up in this very last moment?"

　These words echoed in Cong Yu's heart, and he could only sigh, "I cannot control the burning of my will..."

　"To be determined to burn brightly requires both inner resolve and purity. But no matter how hard I try to empty my mind, I can't do it."

　Cong Yu's answer caused a silence to fall over the room.

　Then, in the next instant, a reprimanding voice rang out: "If you can't make your thoughts pure, then try to fill yourself with pure thoughts!"

　Pure...thought?

　Cong Yu couldn't help but think this way, and then, accompanied by inexplicable noise in his ears, he couldn't help but open his eyes.

　Then...

　What came into his view was a fighting ring.

　It is not an arena created by "Ragnarok", but a real four-cornered arena with spectators and elastic ropes.

　Cong Yu, her eyes wide with disbelief, looked around at the packed stands...