Reverse Logic Hand

Su Youzi had heard of them before. The extremely rare Rule-based Abilities that had appeared throughout Humanity's history.

They were all powerful and special, potent rules that had the power to turn the tide of Humanity's entire historical progression.

And... most of them were accompanied by a tragic, heart-wrenching fairy tale.

The closest to Su Youzi was likely the current era's Saintess of the Holy Royal Court, Saint Michael, and her Rule-based Ability—

"Word Spirit."

What she spoke became truth.

Saint Michael, a Fifth Sequence Sun Ability User.

She single-handedly fought off the approaching Sixth Sequence Anomaly in the long night, the former "Empire's Tiger," "Empire's First Archer"—

"Abyss of Eternal Smile."

Kujo Iruka.

And by sacrificing her own wings and Word Spirit, she successfully repelled Kujo Iruka.

For example—

The Witch who crawled out of Hellish Famine.

Possessing the Ability to grant equal Death to all things.

In the end... she sacrificed herself.

Successfully erasing the Seventh Sequence Calamity Beast, the Deer Spirit of Nightmares.

Another example, the bride of "Seat of Evil."

Although she was an 'Ability Nullifier' herself, the Rule-based Ability she possessed had the power to temporarily erase the Abilities of any enemy she touched.

In the end... she and her lover.

The completely Anomalous state Seventh Sequence "Seat of Evil," were buried together forever in the depths of the ocean.

Su Youzi's smile stiffened.

Whether it was "Word Spirit," "Death," or "Erasure."

They were all rules that sounded mysterious and impressive, no... they were rules that sounded impressive the moment you heard them.

But... why did Rule-based Abilities become so underwhelming when they came to her?

What kind of "Human Wrench" was this?

The ability to bend things unreasonably, what kind of strange Rule-based Ability was that?

And Rule-based Abilities were different from normal Abilities.

Normal Abilities... could shift or evolve into more powerful Abilities within the same domain when advancing through Sequences.

Just like Saotome Yukina.

Even though the girl could only spray water now, to clean wounds.

Perhaps one day she could summon wind and rain, directly controlling the weather.

But Rule-based Abilities were different.

A Rule was a Rule.

It could not be changed, it could not be questioned.

"Human Wrench" was "Human Wrench," it would never turn into a "Human Vise" or a "Human Hydraulic Press" or other strange things.

As if sensing the melancholy on Su Youzi's face, Unohana Chiyo couldn't help but comfort the girl, "Don't be so worried."

"Your Ability's effect in combat... will absolutely not be inferior to any Senior from the past."

"Although the Rule of 'Word Spirit' is powerful, it can only take effect when standing under the sunlight."

"Although the Rules of 'Death' and 'Erasure' are unsolvable, they will also harm the holder."

In comparison... Su Youzi's ability, which seemed 'comical,' but had no apparent side effects, "Bending." It was truly a very practical Rule-based Ability in actual combat.

Looking at Unohana Chiyo, who was comforting her, Su Youzi felt a bit of a wry smile. She understood the logic.

Su Youzi wasn't actually that pessimistic about her own Ability.

In any case... being a "Human Wrench" was better than any "Telekinetic Ability."

There was a lot of room for it to be useful in combat.

But... she also wanted to have a cool, chuunibyou, and powerful Ability.

Like—

Soga Toyura's "Mental Manipulation" and "Domination."

Su Youzi felt those were quite good.

"Let's move on to the next test..." She glanced at the black feather, now twisted into a pretzel shape by the girl, with a complicated expression.

Saion Sagara looked at Yamabuki Nanako and Unohana Chiyo.

Yamabuki Nanako operated the intelligent machine panel, and a small testing platform and shield field slowly rose.

"The next test is..." Taking a deep breath, Unohana Chiyo took a metal greatsword from the intelligent machine.

"Combat test."

She stood in front of Su Youzi, comforting the girl who 'looked' a little nervous.

The 'door panel'-like metal greatsword in her hand clicked and transformed into the shape of a heavy, armored shield.

Thump—

The tip of the shield dug heavily into the ground.

"Damn it, damn it, damn it! Go easy!!!" Yamabuki Nanako's eyes twitched wildly. "Renovations are expensive!"

"Still not in enough debt, are we?"

Unohana Chiyo almost felt her legs go weak.

Despite Yamabuki Nanako looking like a little elementary schooler from the nearby country, only reaching Unohana Chiyo's knees when she jumped, she was...

She was genuinely the same age as Unohana Chiyo.

The chief executive officer of the Shiritsu Megumi Garden Academy Technology Department.

"Go all out—" Saion Sagara's clear voice rang out.

"The renovation costs... the Board of Directors will allocate funds."

She looked at Su Youzi, "Don't underestimate your sports teacher."

"In the past, she was the strongest Death Warrior on the battlefield against Anomalies."

"Even now—"

"She's a Sixth Sequence Metal Manipulation Ability User."

"Give it your all, let us see... just how far your abilities can unfold."

Taking a deep breath, Su Youzi looked at Unohana Chiyo.

"Then... Teacher Unohana, I'm starting now~"

Just then, a familiar intelligent machine female voice sounded in Su Youzi's ear.

[Ding—]

[New mission acquired.]

[Part 4: Reverse Logic Hand.]

[Your abilities are finally showing their true colors and stepping onto the stage.]

[Now... please explore the abilities of the "Reverse Logic Hand" to your heart's content on stage.]

[Mission Reward: "First Sequence Promotion Emblem" - A material for promoting to the First Sequence. Using this emblem for promotion guarantees success.]

"Come on~"

"Little Youzi." Unohana Chiyo patted the shield.

Su Youzi reached out her hand towards the shield.

She slowly turned her wrist.

Screeeech—

A grating sound of metal twisting echoed through the laboratory.

The massive metal shield was slowly bending.

However... as Su Youzi bent the shield, Unohana Chiyo continuously repaired it.

Beside them, Yamabuki Nanako recorded data with almost fanatical fervor.

Saion Sagara frowned slightly. Watching the stalemate, she suddenly spoke, "Su Youzi."

"Huh?" Because Su Youzi was distracted, the slightly bent greatshield was slowly being pushed back by Unohana Chiyo.

"Try using your abilities directly on Unohana."

"Huh!?"

"Huh huh?"

"Director!?" A chorus of voices suddenly erupted in the laboratory.

"Go ahead and do it." Saion Sagara looked at Su Youzi seriously. "No matter what happens, I will take responsibility."

"Don't worry—"

"As a Metal Manipulation Ability User, your teacher is much tougher than you imagine."

"And... even if something really goes wrong, there are emergency treatment pods and medical units here."

Just hearing the words "Medical Unit" made Unohana Chiyo's face fall.

The woman looked miserably at Saion Sagara. "Director..."

"Regardless of whether you used the 'Medical Unit' this time or not, I will reimburse you for ten 'Medical Unit's' worth of medical expenses," Saion Sagara said, her words brief.

Dong--

Unohana Chiyo immediately tossed her shield aside and gave Su Youzi an encouraging smile.

"Little Youzi, just come at me, Teacher."

"Teacher is very durable."

With her eye twitching wildly, Su Youzi hesitated.

Teacher Unohana Chiyo... just how many 'Medical Units' does she owe the academy?

One "Medical Unit" was equivalent to Teacher Unohana's ten years of salary.

Director Nishizono was offering to reimburse ten units right off the bat, and it seemed like... far more than that.

She looked at Unohana Chiyo and Saion Sagara. "Are we really going to try?"

"Come on!" Unohana Chiyo patted her chest forcefully, causing a wave to surge.

The girl's crimson eyes looked at Unohana Chiyo.

"Then..."

"Teacher Unohana, I'm starting now."

She extended her hand towards Unohana Chiyo.

In Unohana Chiyo's eyes, amidst the darkness... it seemed as though only the girl's crimson eyes lit up.

The entire world instantly dimmed, leaving only the girl's shining eyes and her lips, plump and alluring like glaze.

"It didn't work?" Yamabuki Nanako looked at the testing platform.

On the testing platform.

After Su Youzi extended her hand towards Unohana Chiyo, it seemed like nothing happened.

Yamabuki Nanako detected no bending of bones or muscles on Unohana Chiyo.

She also didn't detect any mental fluctuations from mental-type abilities.

It was as if the girl had simply struck a pose at Unohana Chiyo.

But... she had clearly detected the fluctuation of a Rule-based Ability activating.

Only... Unohana Chiyo pursed her lips.

She looked at Su Youzi.

The world seemed to overturn in an instant, then return to normal.

The only change seemed to be that the girl in front of her had become even more approachable and endearing.

[...]

[Ding--]

[Congratulations on completing the mission: Reverse Logic Hand.]

[Congratulations on obtaining the reward: First Sequence Promotion Emblem.]

Could... the only thing that could be bent be physical objects?

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