Solaris' Strong Chapter 112 112: The Power of Belief

"So that's how it is."

Lucian stroked his chin thoughtfully.

Earlier, Changli had ntioned that if both Lucian and Jinhsi were to fight the Sentinel simultaneously, while it would push the limits of Overclocking further, it would also be far more dangerous.

What hadn't been considered before, however, was that the power of Ti could be inherited by two people at once, allowing them to share the damage brought by the inheritance.

In short, if Jinhsi were to face it alone, she would not only bear the risks of Overclocking but also shoulder the full force of the Ti's power.

If her physical strength wasn't enough to endure the inheritance of the Sentinels power, the outco would be self-evident.

But if the energy of Ti were split between two people, the consequences of insufficient physical endurance could be greatly mitigated.

Add to that the item from the shop, and even the risks of Overclocking could be disregarded.

However...

Originally, the power of Ti should have been inherited by Jinhsi alone.

Wouldn't it be shaless of him to share it now?

But then again, Lucian was a shaless person.

As long as it ant ensuring Jinhsi and the people of Jinzhou survived, he would try any thod, no matter what.

That said, he wouldn't dictate things unilaterally—he still needed to hear Jinhsi's opinion.

At that mont, Jué and Jinhsi were still locked in their standoff.

"Though I cannot reach the future, I can glimpse countless possibilities yet to co."

"In my deductions, this thod is the most effective and the safest."

"If the Magistrate harbors doubts... how, then, do you intend to resolve this?"

Jinhsi spoke plainly: "...You once prophesied that you and I would have a fated battle... didn't you?"

Jué didn't understand why Jinhsi suddenly brought this up but affird, "That is correct."

Jinhsi took a deep breath. "...At first, I couldn't grasp the deeper aning of this prophecy—until I learned of your past actions and those of the Court of Savantae."

"The secondary resonance created by the collision of two mutually resonating energies could allow

to surpass my own limits, wield the power of Ti, and succeed you in correcting all errors brought by the temporal flow."

"...Even if it ans I must cross blades with you."

By now, Jué understood what Jinhsi intended to do.

She rebuked sharply, "Preposterous!"

After all, the Chronosorter was rely an inanimate object, while Jinhsi was a living person—and the Magistrate she had personally appointed.

Lucian suddenly cut in, "I know you're upset, but hold on a second."

Jué: "?"

Jinhsi: "...?"

Changli smiled faintly. It seed Lucian had a plan.

Though the Mystic Mirror and the system had confird that the power of Ti could indeed be inherited by two people, Lucian still asked,

"Can the power of Ti be inherited by two people? And would that reduce the risks?"

Jué was displeased by Lucian's interruption and snorted coldly. "Naturally."

"Even twenty or two hundred people could inherit it—so long as they et the conditions."

"Just like the Chronosorter."

"Jinhsi's power shares the sa origin as mine, so she can inherit the power of Ti."

"...Did you just say two people?"

Jué had saved Jinhsi back then precisely so she could inherit the power of Ti.

But clearly, she didn't believe Jinhsi's current physical strength could withstand such imnse power.

That was why Jué was so furious—in her eyes, inheriting the Sentinels power now was no different from suicide.

But Lucian's ntion of two people inheriting it...?

In all her centuries, she had never encountered another "child" like Jinhsi.

Changli and the others knew that Lucian had confird through the Mystic Mirror that his body could endure the inheritance of the Sentinels power.

Changli suddenly understood. "So that's it. This way, the physical requirents would be greatly reduced."

"And once such extre endurance is no longer necessary, the risks of Overclocking would also lessen sowhat."

"Though, if both of you were to resonate simultaneously with the Sentinel, that would offset the reduced Overclocking risks."

With three people fighting and resonating at once, the fluctuations in frequency would naturally beco far more unstable.

Jué was still struggling to process this. "From the sound of it, aside from Jinhsi, there's soone else who can inherit the power of Ti?"

Lucian smirked proudly. "That's right—it's !"

Jué's cold golden eyes fixed intently on Lucian.

After observing him for a mont, she spoke. "You are... peculiar. I cannot see your frequency, nor can I discern the state of your body."

"Just... what are you?"

It wasn't unreasonable for Jué to be suspicious. In all her centuries, she had rarely encountered such an anomaly.

The Lady Arbiter was one, but even she couldn't heal Jué's injuries—yet this man could.

Of course, the reason Jué couldn't see through him was due to the system's protective chanisms.

Lucian grinned. "What am I?"

"Why, I'm the man who's going to beco the Lady Arbiter's man!"

Jué: "..."

Rover hugged Lucian's arm approvingly. "Well said."

Lucian explained to Jinhsi, "This power was originally ant for you to inherit. The decision of whether to let

share it is yours."

"If we both bear it, then to unleash its full power, we must wield it together."

"If you'd rather shoulder it alone, I'll still do everything to protect you."

"The choice is yours."

Lucian laid out the pros and cons clearly, leaving the final decision to Jinhsi.

He couldn't force her to accept his idea.

After all, none of these options ca with penalties for not completing them.

Jinhsi hesitated upon hearing this.

But her hesitation wasn't about the distribution of power.

So long as the temporal flow over Mt. Firmant could be undone, she didn't care who inherited the power.

What gave her pause was that while Lucian's involvent would reduce the risks, it wouldn't eliminate them entirely.

Jinhsi's original plan had been to endure this alone—as the Magistrate of Jinzhou, it was her duty, and she didn't want Lucian to suffer alongside her.

Seeing Jinhsi struggle to decide, Changli understood her thoughts.

With a gentle smile, Changli offered her advice: "Since Lucian has said as much, let him share the burden with you."

"Besides, he is your Intelligence Officer, isn't he?"

"If this is all for Jinzhou's sake, then there's no reason to refuse."

"Moreover, it reduces the risks. As your teacher, seeing Lucian willing to brave danger for your sake fills

with pride."

Rover nodded. "I believe in Lucian!"

Lucian agreed solemnly. "Jinhsi, we must believe in the power of belief!"

"This is the bond between us!"

Jinhsi: "..."

Finally, seeing everyone's support, Jinhsi made her decision. "In that case, let us proceed together, Lucian."

But Jué was still baffled. "How can you be so certain that Lucian can inherit the power of Ti?"

Lucian straightened up with a serious expression. "It's a long story—don't worry about it!"

Jué: "..."