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The rest room on Saki's side.

Huo Mu's eyes widened when he saw Xia Er's group collide with Su Shi.

The elite class led by Su Shi has always been hailed as the hope of Xin Zhi Cheng.

Huo Mu wanted to see how things would go if Su Shi and his group faced off against Kalentia, so he immediately suggested:

"How about we watch this match first, and then go out and match for the next one?"

Setsuna, however, had a different opinion:

"No, we should go out and start the next match right now!"

The fact that Charles and Su Shi are facing off means that two of the top three teams are currently battling each other.

We'll match with a team right now; there's a high chance we'll catch a weak one, win easily, and minimize losses!

Ruri felt that Setsuna's analysis made a lot of sense, and couldn't help but look at Saki, waiting for the latter to make a decision.

However, just as Qi Ji was about to say something, suddenly, streams of spiritual light appeared out of thin air and rained down on them.

In the next instant, they disappeared from the lounge, and when they reappeared, they were already in a new game.

However, even Qi Ji and the others were forcibly assigned!

And the force that forcibly designated them was none other than the team led by Princess Hibel of Kalentia.

This team is currently at the top of the leaderboard!

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Chapter 114 The Wheel of Fortune! The Strongest Echo! (3-in-1)

They were all taken aback when they saw the team appearing in the lounge across the street.

His brows furrowed instantly, and he realized something was wrong:

"Damn it, why did they have to target me..."

Saki was not surprised by this.

"Probably because they've already taken care of all the other teams that have item cards."

Saki's wheelchair turned slightly, facing the lounge opposite the floor-to-ceiling window.

"The team battles in the second stage will encourage the strong to team up, and it is highly likely that the top five from the South Island and the West Island will tend to form teams."

If I'm not mistaken, the teams they beat in their first three matches were the aces of the South Island and West Island.

Therefore, in the eyes of the people of Kalentia, what still needs to be resolved now are the second Su Shi of the East Island and the third Liuli.

Based on the above conclusions, it's not surprising that they insisted on naming us.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone followed Qi Ji's gaze and looked towards the lounge opposite.

Five figures stood in a row, their oppressive aura emanating through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

However, Huo Mu was thick-skinned and didn't take pressure. He suddenly spoke up, somewhat excitedly, as if thinking of something:

"Wait, I have an idea! For the second round, we only need to win three matches to advance."

So it doesn't matter if we lose to them!

The important thing is to preserve our strength and defeat the weaker teams. Why don't we just surrender later?

Upon hearing this, his eyes lit up. He felt that Huo Mu's words actually made some sense!

Unexpectedly, this guy can be quite clever sometimes.

However, just as the girl was about to agree, she suddenly noticed a gaze directed at her from the opposite lounge.

She looked back and saw something that made her freeze, her fists clenching involuntarily.

The thought of surrendering was instantly banished from her mind.

But against that guy, she had a reason she couldn't afford to lose...

Huo Mu thought he had found a sure way to advance and turned to look at Qi Ji.

However, Saki simply shook his head.

He immediately rejected Huomu's suggestion.

We cannot admit defeat.

Besides Saki's "absolutely invincible" persona, there are two other crucial reasons.

The first reason—

Saki had already sensed it.

The gaze of the sea of ​​consciousness, and the guidance of ritual.

That's right, this is the battle.

Saki had thought that his awakening echo would occur during his second battle with Susuke, but unexpectedly, that moment arrived earlier than expected.

As for the second reason, let him explain it later.

Seeing everyone looking at him, waiting for him to make up his mind, Qi Ji smiled and spoke:

"If they won't surrender, why should we?"

Everyone always regarded Saki as their leader.

Now that Saki has set the tone, the others naturally won't have any other ideas.

Even Huomu, who was the first to propose a "strategic abandonment," completely extinguished his intention to retreat.

He clenched his fists, his fighting spirit burning fiercely.

—Since Saki-san says war, then let's fight!

Even if the opponent is the strongest team in Kalentia!

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Above the arena, the large screen suddenly lit up.

The icons representing five different battle modes rotate rapidly in the light screen.

Ten people looked up at the same time, the light and shadow gradually softened, and finally settled—

[Wheel Race]!

The rules regarding the competition format also appeared simultaneously in the center of the screen:

[Each side sends one player to the stage in turn. The winner remains on stage to face the next player from the opposing side, until one side is completely eliminated.]

[The first player is randomly selected; the second player can freely choose who to send out.]

Because Sybil is the user of the item card, they have the advantage of going second.

On the large screen facing Qi Ji, the portraits of the five people began to rotate, and after a moment, they stopped.

First match player—

Bai Lili.

"?!"

Bai Lili never expected that she would be chosen again in this round, even though she had just escaped death in the previous round.

Moreover, the opponent is far more terrifying than last time!

The elite students of Kalentia!

In every previous and every year, any one of them could easily defeat all the students from the City of Fire!

How could she possibly win?!

"It's okay, Lili, just do your best." Liuli was truly a good friend this time, patting Bai Lili's shoulder and comforting her.

But as soon as she finished speaking, the girl seemed to remember something and changed her mind.

"No, you don't have to try your best. If you feel strained, just admit defeat."

"Yes, Lili, don't feel pressured." Setsuna also held Shirai Lili's hand, agreeing with Ruri's words.

Facing the encouraging looks from everyone, Bai Lili took a deep breath and nodded.

Nobody expected her to win.

Even she herself felt that she was doomed to lose.

So, there's no need to feel guilty!

Moreover, since it's just a spirit participating, even if it dies on the stage, it's not a real death.

No problem!

Bai Lili, you can do it!

After mentally preparing herself, Bai Lili stepped out of the rest room with a sense of impending doom.

They stepped onto the ring together, hand and foot in unison.

In the lounge across the street, Carol, dressed in a maid outfit, volunteered.

She is the princess's sharpest sword, and it is only right that she should take the lead.

"Your Highness, let me do it."

Hibel nodded in agreement.

……

Carol stepped into the ring.

The maid drew two daggers from her waist.

The light barrier around the arena slowly rose, isolating the two from the outside world.

The next instant, the bell rang, and the battle began!

The echoes of the bells were still lingering in the air when Carol's figure had already vanished from the spot.

Carol could clearly sense that the opponent in front of her had a spiritual strength of only the second tier.

So, it's over!

The dagger flashed with a cold light, aimed straight for the throat.

In the next instant, a pale blue light suddenly appeared around Bai Lili, enveloping the girl completely.

Carol's dagger struck the shield with a dull thud.

However, Bai Lili had already torn open an Echo Scroll the moment she stepped onto the stage.

Logically speaking, the Echo Scroll cannot be incorporated into the tidal ratio.

The only things that can be incorporated are conceptual creations.

But Bai Lili happens to possess a conceptual creation specifically for storing echo scrolls—

The Thousand Gold Treasure Box!

It was a small box, no bigger than the palm of your hand, with an exquisite appearance like a jewelry box.

She usually hangs it on her waist, but the inside has a separate storage space that can compress and store dozens of pre-filled echo scrolls.

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In the academy's spectator stands, Kalentia's team leader frowned slightly as he watched this scene.

He was thinking of saying that using an Echo Scroll or something was against the rules.

That's blatant cheating!

But then I thought of—

The rules of the competition are all set by the Sea of ​​Consciousness. If the Sea of ​​Consciousness has not judged Bai Lili negatively, it means that everything is within the scope of the rules.