The Trickster's Ninth Episode

But if you can't force it, it doesn't mean you can't do it.

"What chips?" Yu Gonglian asked curiously.

"Joker, how about a third of your third reincarnation memory?"

Chapter 120 The Keeper of Secrets Saiki Kusuo

One-third of the memory of the third reincarnation?

"The value of one-third is a bit subtle, do you have the other two-thirds in your hands?" Yu Gonglian looked at Tetu thoughtfully.

"Since what I proposed is one-third, then of course there is no need to think about where the other two-thirds are? It's in the blank! But the two brothers and sisters themselves don't know about it." Tetu smiled. Said.

"...Doesn't I know about it?" Umiya Ren felt a little headache. Although he had known about this for a long time, it made people sigh when he thought that the difficulty of recovering his memory would increase greatly. .

"Speaking of which, don't you object to my retrieving memories?" Ugonglian looked at Tetu in surprise and asked.

"No objection! Why objection?" Tetu tilted his head and asked inexplicably.

Ren Amamiya blinked, he subconsciously regarded Tetu and the velvet people as one side.

why?Probably because they all belong to the power of the gods?Although not the god of the same world.

"Well! The main reason is that many people who have a good relationship with me don't seem to want me to recover my memory, so I thought you were the same."

"Hey, hey! We have a good relationship too! Don't alienate people for such a strange reason!" Tetu complained.

"The main reason is that I don't think there will be any problems with what you say, Joker? I believe that you can handle everything safely. But for other people, although they may trust you rationally, they are afraid of what will happen emotionally. It’s a risk. It’s the feeling that you don’t want to try even if there’s only one percent chance.”

"Since you don't object, can you tell me what happened in the last reincarnation? Why did I lose my memory?" Since Tetu said so, Amamiya Ren didn't shy away from it at all, and asked very straightforwardly. road.

"I don't know about that either." Tetu said helplessly, grabbing his hat. "During the last reincarnation, I stayed in the world on my disk to deal with the problems left over from the seventh reincarnation, but suddenly something happened on your side. I didn't know until I came to play with you that this is already the seventh reincarnation. Nine times."

"...Is the time flow of the world on the disk out of sync with the world here?" Listening to the information revealed by Tetu, Amamiya Ren frowned and thought.

"Of course! It is a different world after all, and the time reset here will not affect the world on the disk." Tetu nodded and explained. "Besides, you wouldn't lose your memory even if you reset the time, but I don't know why this time, many people lost their memory, including Blank."

"Speaking of this, there is something I would like to ask for proof." When Ren Amamiya heard Tetu talking about memories, she immediately thought of the few exceptions made by Akechi Goro Amano Tatsuya.

"In the previous reincarnation, the people who can retain their memories should all be able to connect to the collective subconscious of this world, right?"

Being able to connect to the collective subconscious, in other words, is the so-called [uninhibited] talent.Of course, in fact, this ability can also be achieved through the conclusion of a contract with the magic circle, and it is not something that can only be obtained innately.

"That's right." Tetu gave an affirmative answer. "The collective subconscious mind is like the information center of this world. In theory, it is something that can only be controlled by the existence you call [Magnificent Principle]. However, the operating rules of your world are different from those on the disk. Theory] There is no formed subject consciousness. In a sense, the collective subconscious is in a state of no control, so people who have mastered some methods of using power can reach the outer layer of the collective subconscious. Through this point, their own consciousness Independent of the timeline."

"Then if I'm not wrong...my companions should have been connected to the collective subconscious through me in the past—assuming that this is achieved through means such as contracts ,Right?"

"At the same time, the parts that are originally connected to the collective subconscious, such as the residents of the velvet room; and the visitors from the other world, such as you... or the life forms of the digital world, these are not affected by the rules of this world , and will not lose memory with time reset." Yu Gonglian speculated.

"Well... basically correct, but there is a little omission. A world that is completely independent from this world, such as the world on the disk, is not affected by this world, but it is pulled into this world by you like the digital world. The world of the world will still be affected. But those guys who have mastered the core rules of the world in the digital world, such as World Tree and several royal knights, can also connect to the collective subconscious through this layer of core rules, so as not to Affected by the time reset." Tetu corrected the misunderstanding in Amamiya Ren's words.

"So, if you want to restore the memory of people who have lost their memory like me, do you have to re-establish contact with the collective subconscious?" Amamiya Ren concluded.

"It's true that the Phantom Thieves want to restore their memories, but you are an exception." Tetu pointed at Ren Amamiya. "You are the initiator of the time reset. Although your existence and power are still restricted by this world, your characteristics are independent of the timeline, so your memory is not hidden in consciousness because of the time reset. In the depths, but because it was taken away, it caused amnesia."

"In this regard, Yasen told me a similar conclusion...wait a minute." Yu Gonglian suddenly sensed that something was wrong. "If Tetu you were in the last reincarnation when I lost my memory, you were not in this world at that time, and I don't know what happened..."

"Then why is one-third of the memory of the third reincarnation in your hands?"

Yu Gonglian has probably guessed it now, and can confirm that she was changed in her last reincarnation.

Since it is a change of heart, then my [Secret Treasure] should naturally be in the hands of the thief who participated in the heart-stealing. Tetu said that he was not there at the time, so it is naturally impossible to participate in the heart-stealing matter.

"This memory was given to me by Qi Mu-jun later." Ugonglian's doubts are not difficult to understand, and Tetu also gave the answer very simply.

"?!" Yu Gonglian couldn't help showing surprise, this answer really exceeded his expectations.

Why is it Saiki Kusuo?

"...According to the information I have so far, Qi Mu's world should be pulled in by me during the last reincarnation, right?"

"That's right, I only got to know Qi Mu-kun when I came here this time." Tetu nodded and said.

"In other words, when I was in the eighth reincarnation... I thought that I, or my plan, needed the help of Saiki Kusuo, so the past me would bring Saiki Kusuo into it." Rain Gong Lian was thinking and reasoning while talking to herself.

As for Ren Amamiya in the past, his purpose is easy to guess, there is no doubt about it.Because of the work "The Disaster of Saiki Kusuo", to be honest, the only one who can help Amamiya Ren's unknown purpose is Saiki Kusuo.

Even if it’s another theory of the same world——Saiki Kusuo’s brother Saiki Kongsuke is a little bit interesting, because Saiki Kongsuke is a scientific research genius. In a world where idealism decides everything, the scientific and technological route is really a bit stretched .

As for the combination of science and technology with superpowers, someone has actually done this long ago. It is the Kirijo Group controlled by Kirijo Mitsuru. The result is the robots of the Aegis series and the weapons and props used by the shadow patrols.

But the existence of Aegis just proves that the combination of technology and superpowers is still not easy to use.

"If Qi Mu gave you the memory Tetu you kept, then he should have participated in my change of heart..."

The more Yu Gonglian reasoned, the more confused she became.

My past self... Pulled a very powerful person over... Then that person stood on the opposite side of me.

But at present, it seems that Saiki Kusuo and him had a very good relationship before!Could it be that they fell out at the end of the last reincarnation?

What did my past self pull Saiki Kusuo in for?Judging from the scope of Saiki Kusuo's ability... It seems that it can't be deduced, Saiki Kusuo's ability is too much.

"Actually, Joker, I think maybe Saiki-kun is the only one who knows the whole truth." Tetu ordered a bowl of udon noodles and said while eating.

"The whole truth..." Ren Amamiya subconsciously noticed the details of Tetu's words.

"Actually, since you now have so much information and have reconnected with many people you have been in contact with in the past, you should have had such a guess."

"[My former self finally chose self-sacrifice]...like that."

"..." Yu Gonglian remained silent, but sighed helplessly.

This is true.

Whether it's from the attitude of Christina and Carolina, or from the attitude of Hatsune Miku, it points to the fact that Amamiya Ren probably chose the ending of self-destruction.

But this is very strange.

"To be honest, I'm really puzzled. Why do they have such a perception?" Tetu said with a look of confusion. "Maybe I missed something on the eighth time, but no matter what happens, I don't think Joker is the kind of person to do this!"

"...I also find it incomprehensible." Umiya Ren also said with some distress.

Yu Gonglian felt that it was impossible for him to choose self-sacrifice, he was not that kind of character.Although there is a slight difference in the way he handles things due to the difference in experience between him now and himself in the past, this kind of thing involves a matter of principle.

Ren Amamiya's three views have been formed very early, no matter whether it is growth or change, it will not shake the fixed principles.

Unless something can completely shatter his existing concepts.

But... Ren Amamiya, who has reached the eighth week, is there really something that can shake his concept and heart?

No matter how he thought about it, it was impossible for him to choose self-sacrifice.

On the premise that there is no end to the end, if you choose to sacrifice yourself, wouldn't it be no different from defeat?

So is Yu Gonglian at the end of her rope?

Of course it is far from it.

If reincarnation doesn't work this time, then next time, next time, and next time!Next time! !

If there is no way, then go find it!

If Yu Gonglian was willing to compromise, if he was willing to accept an imperfect ending, he would not have started this long cycle of reincarnation from the very beginning.

The variables of the world have been increasing with the number of reincarnations. The status quo of the ninth reincarnation proves that even a world that Amamiya Ren does not know can be drawn in, so he can always choose the next time. Things that cannot be done this time, Next time he will become better and have more bargaining chips, and one day he will be able to realize his wish.

Self-sacrifice has never been the only solution, and since it is not the only solution, there is no need to choose it.

But no matter how Ren Amamiya denies this, Gemini and Hatsune Miku seem to be really worried about what stupid things he will do after recovering his memory, and even learned from Yasen that Morgana does not support him in recovering his memory.Such fears cannot be false.

"...the whole truth?"

If according to what Tetu said, people including Velvet Residents, V Family, Digital World, Akechi Goro, Amano Tatsuya and others are in a state of only knowing part of the truth, then it makes sense.

But...does Saiki Kusuo know the whole truth?

Ren Amamiya thought of Kusuo Saiki, who was usually a professional riddler, and he didn't seem to support Ren Amamiya in recovering his memory!

......wrong.

Yu Gonglian thought for a while, and then denied her own judgment.

It's not that Saiki Kusuo doesn't want Ren Amamiya to recover his memory, he doesn't care!

Thinking about it carefully, Saiki Kusuo has always had a very casual attitude towards this topic, and even at the beginning, he took the initiative to inform Amamiya Ren of the information such as the evil god's death.

According to this logic, then Saiki Kusuo should be in an almost absolutely neutral attitude on this issue. He will never take the initiative to mention it, but he will answer whenever Ren Amamiya asks a question, but the information he gives is also different. It’s not too clear, basically responding with the principle of [be able to answer questions and give as little information as possible].

This is different from Gemini and Hatsune Miku's attitude of "I don't want to answer at all".

"I think, if the Joker in the past left us a decryption game, then Saiki-kun should be the role of the referee responsible for keeping the final answer!" Tetu commented.

"A secret keeper?" Yu Gonglian was still frowning.

But what is the reason for Saiki Kusuo to keep the secret?

"Alas..." The clue was interrupted, and the reasoning came to an end, Yu Gonglian sighed helplessly.

The more you know, the more doubts you have.

In any case, one thing is basically certain.

The crucial eighth reincarnation memory should be kept by Saiki Kusuo.

I'm in trouble...

Chapter 120 Two Do you want to play a game with me?

Knowing that Saiki Kusuo keeps the memory of the eighth week goal and is in a neutral position, this can be said to be a great gain.

Because starting from this logic, the logic that Saiki Kusuo has shown so far is that as long as Amamiya Ren asks, he will answer.At most, when you ask a question like "Who can you beat?", it is possible to get an answer like "I don't want to say".

Under normal circumstances, you can still get a more pertinent response.

The key here is that Ren Amamiya must be able to ask [valuable questions].

Because of the huge information gap, the questions that Amamiya Ren can ask are very limited. This is like some people in a math class. ? If you have any questions, ask them quickly."

Don't understand?I don't understand anything?ask questions?how to ask?what is the problem?

I can't convert the existing information and doubts into clear language in my mind, and the only thing I can realize is that I really don't know anything.

[Ability to ask questions] This matter itself requires a certain foundation. People who really don’t know anything can’t even ask questions.