Then it was discovered that it was a letter addressed to the radio station.
Knowing that the brother and sister were loyal listeners of the "Voice of Echo," Qiji wrote this anonymous letter.
I want to comfort them, encourage them, and see them get back on their feet.
It was at that time that Liuli memorized the names of the brother and sister.
The older brother's Achun, and the younger sister's name is Caixia.
"What are you doing!!!"
Liuli questioned Caixia about her actions just now.
"I don't want to be a burden to my sister... I'm afraid I'll take the dagger and stab her again..."
"You idiot!!!"
Liuli was scolding Caixia, but she was also scolding herself.
"Sister, are you... crying?"
Did you cry?
Her?
Liuli belatedly realized this.
She was good at lying and acting from a young age.
Tears were part of her Lie, part of her acting.
It's something that can flow out whenever needed.
For her, tears were a weapon, a disguise, and a mask.
Not emotions, though.
Since being Curse Binding by the Kamishiro Family, she has never cried for the sake of crying.
But now, she cried.
I cried simply because I wanted to cry.
I'm so sad I want to cry.
I was so scared I wanted to cry.
I'm so desperate I want to cry.
—She really, really, really... didn't want to die.
So, anyone, please save her...
The thought flashed through my mind in an instant, and without a doubt, the image of a black trench coat and a pure white mask appeared in my mind.
But then, Liuli shook her head in alarm.
Don't want!
He's the only one I can't have!!!
Because, you'll die, right?
Even though she knew Qiji's talent well, she never doubted his genius.
However, Kamishiro Chiho possessed something even more decisive than talent—
That is time.
Undoubtedly, ten years from now, Qiji will be stronger, and it wouldn't be surprising if he could kill Kamishiro Chiho with a wave of his hand.
But now...
Time is Qiji's greatest enemy.
Liuli still remembered that she had once warned herself:
When encountering danger, you must, absolutely must, stay away from Qiji.
Because she knew, she always knew—
She was a jinx from birth.
Everyone who gets close to her will become unfortunate.
Therefore, only—
I don't want to bring misfortune...
He was implicated.
Seeing Liuli's tears in the live chat, viewers felt incredibly heartbroken.
"Waaaaah, what's wrong with that bad woman? She's really... I'm going to cry!"
"Are you really going to cut someone here? No way!"
"Where's Brother Ji? Are you free? Come and save him!"
"Zhao, he's been kidnapped by that Kijika! I seriously suspect Kijika is up to something!"
"Prisoner Ji hasn't been live all day. What happened to the model worker?"
"Hajiqi, if you don't come soon, your Liuli is really going to die here!"
When Qiji saw Liuli cry through the live stream, he was stunned for a moment.
As everyone knows, Liuli is a wicked woman who is extremely adept at using her tears.
Ninety-nine percent of the expression on her face was fake.
But at this moment, Qiji was absolutely certain—
Now, it's just "one percent" of Liuli.
We're almost there in the alley where Liuli and Kamishiro Chiho are.
As he continued running, Qiji reached into his pocket and rummaged through it.
He wanted to see if there was anything he could use.
Even the smallest bit of help would be appreciated.
However, he pulled out a ticket.
It was given to him by Liuli yesterday...
Tickets.
Setsuna said that with the ticket, you can enter a lucky draw and also receive a free egg.
Upon hearing this, Liuli immediately and secretly slipped the ticket to him...
"Call--"
Qiji a deep breath and gripped the ticket tightly in his hand.
Then, as if he had finally convinced himself, he spoke softly:
"I see..."
"Oh, I see."
"Since you've already paid the fee..."
"So, there's no other way?"
"Once you've taken the money, there's no going back."
"Trade..."
"Achieved."
Looking at the girl in the picture, tears streaming down her face, protecting Caixia, and struggling to hold on, Qiji was certain—
Liuli won't die.
How could I possibly die here?
She's one of the main female characters in this anime!
Someone will definitely save her at the crucial moment.
Of course someone will save her!
At a time like this, the person who saved her deserves the utmost respect—
It's me.
Chapter 94 Qiji One Night's Moonfall! (2.5 parts combined, 5800 words)
But how can one win without being able to awaken Echo?
Qiji kept thinking about this question the whole way.
He no longer seeks to win beautifully or in a way that looks good.
As long as we can win, even if it's a Pyrrhic victory, it's fine.
He was, after all, challenging someone of a higher level; as long as he could win...
No matter the method, no matter the means, no matter how heavy the price—
Surely the audience can understand him to some extent?
That's right, so we must win!
As long as he wins, his public image can be maintained!
As long as he wins, his popularity will remain stable!
Rather, if he can even crack a fourth-tier opponent, his popularity might not only not decline, but could even surge!
But how do we win...?
That's the biggest problem.
Qiji went through every possible solution in his mind.
Ultimately, the only answer we got was that one.
"System, lend me some more!!!"
Qiji made a firm decision in his heart.
This is not the time to be polite with the system.
However, the system doesn't seem to think that way...
She didn't reply to him!
"I said, I'll let you lend me a little more! Are you deaf?!"
"System! System! System!!!"
After repeated urging from Qiji, the system finally reluctantly popped up.
[Bite!]
[Given that the host's 5 million has not yet been repaid, we are unable to provide you with another loan!]
The system's cold, impersonal response sent a chill down Qiji's spine.
He never imagined that his nine-year relationship with the system would be worth less than a mere five million...
and--
"That wasn't a loan, it was collateral! How can they be the same?"