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    The ritual can be disrupted.


    Whether it’s the arcane knowledge Jason had learned, or the arcane knowledge he’de across, they both definitively stated this fact.


    But, how should it be disrupted?


    Disrupting the ritual isn’t a reckless act, but requires an appropriate method.


    Therefore, once Jason confirmed that ’Edward’ was conducting a ’ritual’, he had been thinking hard.


    After all, if you disrupt the ritual correctly, it will immediately bacsh against the conductor."


    But what if it’s disrupted incorrectly?


    Those who disrupt the ritual will face unimaginable consequences.


    Moreover, some consequences are irreversible.


    Thus, Jason was extremely cautious.


    Even though he knew that ’Edward’s exnation was part of the ’ritual’, he did not attempt to disrupt it.


    Because such ’disruption’ was simply too easy, too direct.


    Given the caution and cunning ’Edward’ had demonstrated, would he reveal such an obvious w?


    The answer is no.


    To interrupt the ritual by cutting off the opponent’s speech should be a trap!


    Or, to be more precise, Jason thought the so-called exnation of the opponent was a lie, intended to make those entering the ritual speak out to disrupt it blindly.


    This is quite normal.


    The two were enemies after all.


    Believe what the enemy says?


    That’s even more foolish than believing in the enemy’s good intentions.


    Of course, there’s an even more important point!


    Jason was absolutely certain he could turn everything around at thest moment.


    Because—


    He, Jason, was undying!


    No matter what the final result of the ’ritual’ in front of him was, he, the ’substitute’, was certain to die.


    And as long as he didn’t die, the ’ritual’ would naturally be disrupted.


    As for whether ’Edward’ wanted to kill him or not?


    On this, Jason was certain.


    Ever since his appearance, although ’Edward’ had always been smiling, the hostility and murderous intent in his eyes when he looked at Jason could not be hidden.


    It was a fight to the death attitude.


    In fact, it was.


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    Staying true to his objective of keeping the ritual going, ’Edward’ took decisive action.


    Though this differed from his initial expectations, it wouldn’t stop the ritual. He’d just have to put in extra effort and pay some price, and ’Edward’ believed he could afford such losses.


    And then—


    Crack!


    Along with the crisp sound of breaking bones, the smiling and victory-awaiting ’Edward’ froze, his whole body tumbling to the ground.


    The broad de cleaver that he held in his hand now appeared in Jason’s.


    The moment Jason’s hand gripped the handle, he instinctively waved it twice.


    Whoo, whoo.


    The de tore through the air, emitting a deep roar.


    Like thement of tormented souls.


    And like the roar of a monster.


    It felt fitting in his hand.


    As before.


    Yet, Jason could feel that the broad de cleaver in his hand had be even sharper and sturdier.


    Without question, ’Edward’ was to thank for this.


    And in the next moment, the hockey mask that ’Edward’ wore appeared in Jason’s hand as well.


    The cool,fortable sensation seeped into his heart.


    It brought Jason a sense offort that he hadn’t felt in a while.


    Unconsciously, Jason put on his hockey mask anew.


    Just like before, there was no difference.


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    But the instant Jason donned the mask, an intimidation stemming from a primal fear began emanating from it.


    Jason felt the power originating from the mask clearly.


    "Not bad," he appraised it.


    This, naturally, was also ’Edward’s’ doing.


    However, "Edward’s" contributions weren’t limited to just these.


    [Ritual conversion, Barehanded Combat upgraded to Master Level!]


    [Barehanded Combat (Master): Your body itself is a powerful weapon, and you are a master of it, not only relying on punches and kicks, but your entire body is a lethal weapon; Effect: Constitution, Strength, Agility +0.3 (Proficiency, Expert, Master +0.1)]


    [Barehanded Combat upgraded to Proficiency Level, unlocked inherent Talent option: Well-Trained]


    [Barehanded Combat upgraded to Master Level, unlocked inherent Talent option: Danger Instinct]


    [Well-Trained (Passive): Extensivebat training has granted you this talent. When faced with unexpectedbat, long-term training allows you to adapt more quickly to sudden situations.]


    [Danger Instinct: Long-term training and constant battling have honed your sense of danger to an extreme, Effect: Perception +0.5]


    ...


    The next moment, a textual prompt appeared in front of Jason’s eyes.


    The skill [Barehanded Combat] was upgraded directly from Expert to Master level, incrementing Constitution, Strength, and Agility by another +0.1 each.


    But what surprised Jason the most was that the Master level also came with its inherent talent options.


    The newly emerged [Danger Instinct] in particr added a full 0.5 to his perception.


    At this moment, Jason’s attributes were updated to: Strength 3.8, Agility 3.6, Constitution 4.5, Spirit 2.6, Perception 6.2.


    Crack, crack!


    Feeling the harmony between the knowledge in his mind and his body, Jason squeezed his fist, feeling the changes at that moment.


    The changes to his body were minor, but those to his perception were extremely noticeable.


    Thetter even influenced the former.


    Keen perception allowed Jason to better control changes in himself.


    It also allowed him to grasp his surroundings better.


    At least, Jason could now determine that ’Edward’, whom he had just snapped the ’neck’ of, wasn’t dead.


    Even if the other had no breath, no heartbeat.


    The flow of blood was still present.


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