A Scientific Urban Detective

Judging from the test results, Lin Wuming's superpower was actually quite ordinary. What was truly eye-catching was his impressive battle record.

Of course, even from a practical combat perspective, the mental power Lin Wuming displayed in the underground training ground that day couldn't be considered the "strongest" among Level 3 espers, but his battle record was the most striking—a full sixty-plus lives served as footnotes to his Level 3 "Psychokinesis User" title.

Therefore, the security guards could only neutrally evaluate him as "battle-hardened."

"Even so, it's still amazing," Captain Haiya exclaimed. "I can't imagine how a Level 3 mental power ability could achieve that level."

Under normal circumstances, a Level 3 "Psychokinesis User's" performance in combat could only be described as average. Not too weak, but not particularly strong either, fitting the stereotypical impression of a "Psychokinesis User" as the "most common type of superpower."

Hearing the security teachers' discussions, Lin Wuming could confirm that they were indeed সন্দেহing his true strength. But it was clear that even the most comprehensive and strict ability level tests hadn't revealed any flaws.

"Wuming, how did you do it?" One of the security teachers asked directly.

Lin Wuming thought for a moment and said, "I'm not really sure about the specific reason, maybe it's just because I'm better at utilizing my mental power. After all, the specific effects of a superpower depend on the individual esper's performance. Uh, how should I put it… There are no useless superpowers, only useless espers."

——Actually, it's all thanks to the 'Bullet Time' cheat…

Lin Wuming had already prepared an answer for their doubts, because the "Bullet Time" buff allowed him more time to manipulate his mental power, allowing him to perform far beyond the level expected of a Level 3, or even a Level 4 "Psychokinesis User."

Of course, he couldn't easily reveal this. So, he could only choose some motivational, but ultimately useless, platitudes as an excuse.

Anyway, superpowers are inherently quite subjective, so there's no harm in shouting some slogans.

"The library information is accurate, no need to update it," the security guard in charge of registration said with a hint of regret. "It's a pity, I thought we might be able to raise his level."

"Take it slow, there should be opportunities," Lin Wuming consoled him in return.

But to be honest, Lin Wuming wasn't very confident about whether his ability level could still be improved.

Academy City has an unspoken rule called "potential assessment." Each esper's growth ceiling is predetermined from the start, which is the so-called "talent."

Without talent, even with training and development, it's difficult to raise one's ability level. Official propaganda attributes Misaka Mikoto's ability to rise from Level 1 to Level 5 to her hard work, but that's only one aspect. The main reason is that she was destined to become a Level 5 from the beginning.

Lin Wuming wasn't confident at all about whether he had talent. After all, this body was originally a member of the "refinement" group. If he really had talent, he wouldn't have been reduced to a guinea pig for illegal experiments at such an old age…

"Psychokinesis User" was the original ability of this body, while "Bullet Time" was the golden finger Lin Wuming possessed as a transmigrator. If he wanted to become stronger in the future, he would probably have to rely on it.

After the test, Lin Wuming and Komachi Hachimitsu hurriedly followed Yomikawa Aiho back home again.

The security guards who remained at headquarters continued to study Lin Wuming's test report, as if trying to discern the secret of Lin Wuming's strength from this unremarkable data.

"Okay," someone finally said, "there's only one possibility left—the 'Dark May Project.'"

Everyone present hadn't forgotten that Lin Wuming's origin was that now notorious illegal experiment.

And that experiment, precisely, had the effect of enhancing abilities.

Recalling "Black Moon Technology's" obsession with Lin Wuming…

"As expected, Lin Wuming is the successful test subject of that experiment."

Silence fell in the office.

"If our speculation is correct, then this is a huge joke…" Captain Haiya clicked his tongue.

Lin Wuming, the main contributor to destroying "Black Moon Technology," was actually the greatest result of the "Dark May Project"—could there be anything more ironic than this?

Everyone present was an adult, and they were well aware of the other side of Academy City and its "essence." If the feasibility of the "Dark May Project" was proven, without a doubt, similar experiments would continue to be carried out in some corner.

"We can't be sure about the relationship between Lin Wuming's superpower and that experiment yet," Captain Haiya decisively decided. "This is just irresponsible speculation from us laymen. Don't release it to the public, just continue to observe Lin Wuming's situation. It's also possible that his personal talent is indeed excellent."

The security teachers present nodded together, but even Captain Haiya himself, who said those words, didn't really believe in the so-called "excellent personal talent."

It's just… there's no other better explanation.

After finishing the ability level test, Lin Wuming didn't idle around either, because a new exam was coming.

The Judgment's "entrance test."

In most ordinary schools, there are basically two major student self-governing organizations: the "Student Council" and the "Judgment."

And in Academy City, this special city, the "Judgment" is equivalent to a specialized organization that manages all the schools in the entire city at the same time.

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Needless to say, this is an elite organization that selects the best of the best, and the assessment required to join it must be very strict.

Due to various reasons, Lin Wuming and Komachi Hachimitsu were actually equivalent to being internally selected. Barring any accidents, joining Judgment was a sure thing.

But even so, none of the necessary procedures could be omitted, including the twelve adaptability tests in both written and physical aspects, as well as the nine agreement forms that had to be signed, and the four-month training program.

Komachi Hachimitsu had already started the testing process, so she also paid attention to exercising at home.

As for Lin Wuming, because he was injured, he couldn't participate in the training and physical aspects. However, he couldn't waste this time either. He had to pass the theoretical training and corresponding exams in one go.

From an ordinary person's point of view, the Judgment's assessment is very difficult, even to the point of being harsh, almost combining the difficulty of the national civil service exam and the professional athlete exam.

It is difficult for ordinary people to pass such an assessment.

However, Academy City is a world of espers, and most of those who sign up to participate in Judgment are Level 2 or higher espers.

After the ability development course, even a Level 2 esper, their brain calculation ability—in other words, their "IQ"—will be much higher than that of ordinary people.

For espers, the Judgment's assessment is only "slightly more difficult."

Lin Wuming and Komachi Hachimitsu are high-level espers of Level 3 and Level 4 respectively. As long as they put in a little effort, it is of course no problem to cope with the exam.