Technology Research Institute, underground water prison.
Feng Qi's hands were suspended by specially made metal chains, his body submerged in murky liquid.
The specially prepared murky liquid made his entire body itch unbearably upon contact with his skin, inflicting both physical and mental torment.
He possessed the special ability of liquefaction.
Yet the metal restraining his hands had the same effect as the Spiritual Energy Forbidden Zone. He was completely unable to draw upon the power of the Rune Crystal to liquefy himself.
He was very familiar with this place.
On the previous Sacrifice Timeline, when he commanded the Third Battle Squad under the Technology Research Institute, he had come here often enough.
He knew every step of the execution process here like the back of his hand.
Only this time, he had gone from executioner to prisoner.
He experienced everything here again in a different way.
Three days had already passed like this.
He had no idea what was happening outside.
Just yesterday, he had been brought before the Judgment Seat for a mere formality, only to ultimately fail to escape the fate of execution.
Thinking of the death awaiting him, he felt not the slightest fear.
The end of this timeline would bring a brand-new beginning.
His ending was merely another version of himself's starting point.
He had long possessed the resolve to face death calmly. With no fear in his heart, what was there left to fear?
At that moment, a black figure silently appeared atop the gridded iron plate above him. Looking down at Feng Qi soaking in the water prison, it spoke in a hoarse voice:
"I still can't figure it out. Can you tell me the answer?"
Hearing this, Feng Qi raised his head.
Through the grating, he saw that familiar black figure.
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