A Scientific Urban Detective

“Looks like Item hired some others besides us,” Teitoku Kakine mused. “I was wondering why I couldn't see him around.”

“I'll go kill him right now.” Tōka Kamijō turned to leave.

Lin Wuming quickly stopped her impulsive action. “Tōka, let's handle things one at a time. We need to get out of here first.”

“But…”

“I'm fine,” Lin Wuming said. “Besides, now that we know who the culprit is, I want to personally take revenge after I've recovered.”

Tōka Kamijō frowned, but eventually nodded. “Since Wuming said so…”

Lin Wuming secretly breathed a sigh of relief, finally calming down this belligerent girl…

Seeing Teitoku Kakine retract the wings shielding the window, Lin Wuming suddenly turned back to the window again, peering out at the opposite building.

He waited for a while, but the enemy on the other side either retreated or was shot down by Teitoku Kakine's counterattack. In any case, it was quiet without any movement.

“Too bad…” Somewhat disappointed, he returned to the ground and drove his wheelchair forward.

“Let's go, the guards are already coming up.”

Upon reaching the first floor, the group finally met up with the approaching guard unit.

Leading the guard unit was, as always, Aiho Yomikawa.

Seeing Lin Wuming and Tōka Kamijō, as well as the girls in white gowns around them, Aiho Yomikawa and the guards around her all wore expressions of “just as I thought.”

Lin Wuming had succeeded once again!

“Quick! Stretcher!” Noticing Runko Kazaumi and Chiyo Yūri being carried on someone's back, Aiho Yomikawa quickly shouted.

Not only Runko Kazaumi and Chiyo Yūri, but according to regulations, all the rescued children had to be sent to the hospital for a comprehensive examination as soon as possible to prevent any lasting effects.

In addition, following usual practice, Lin Wuming and Tōka Kamijō, who had engaged in combat, were also put in ambulances for examination.

While Aiho Yomikawa was busy taking care of the children, the main force of the guards began to take full control of the 'Artificial Atelier' and resume the investigation.

The evidence of the crime was already clear. It wasn't just the victims Lin Wuming had rescued; in fact, due to the 'Ideal Capability' experiment accident, the AIM diffusion field had run wild, causing almost all the detection devices in the Second District to max out!

Faced with such a sudden emergency, it was impossible for the guards not to take strong action, even if they didn't want to.

While the main force of the guards stormed into the research institute, the three members of the dark side organization 'School' quietly left the building through the back door.

Due to their identities and positions, the three members of 'School' separated from Lin Wuming's group before meeting the guards.

Of course, Lin Wuming had no intention of keeping them around.

Just like what Teitoku Kakine said before they parted—"Next time we meet, I won't spare you!"

This time, the cooperation between the two sides was largely accidental—because Lin Wuming's side occupied the moral high ground, and they also had a Level 5 esper, while both sides faced an enemy that only a Level 5 could truly solve…

Due to the above reasons, Teitoku Kakine made the decision to abandon the commission and temporarily join forces.

After this exchange and interaction, Teitoku Kakine recognized Lin Wuming's ability and strength, and therefore regarded him as an opponent he had to face squarely.

“Boss, why didn't you just kill him?” Risako Kakine asked. “Spouting harsh words in front of the enemy doesn't seem like your style.”

Risako Kakine was also seriously injured and was on her way to the hospital. Taking advantage of her status as a 'wounded person,' she boldly asked this question.

“He's not an enemy, he's an opponent,” Teitoku Kakine said. “Killing him isn't my real goal.”

After thinking for a while, Teitoku Kakine added, “His ability is very interesting. It's not difficult to kill him directly, but it would be very boring. What do you think, Banhua Yobou?”

Banhua Yobou was also seriously injured, not only physically but also mentally.

“…” After a long silence, he said with considerable reluctance, “Lin Wuming's ability is indeed very strange. I don't think he's just a simple telekinetic user!”

“That's right,” Teitoku Kakine shrugged and encouraged him in the tone of a leader, “He's your opponent. Work hard and keep your title as the strongest telekinetic user.”

Although he was very unwilling, the fact that he couldn't defeat Lin Wuming was also true. He was even injured by him, and even his movement speed couldn't compare to that guy in the wheelchair. Now, Banhua Yobou could only accept his own incompetence.

And at this time, Risako Kakine, who was also sitting in a wheelchair, looked even more upset.

—Banhua Yobou at least 'didn't win,' but her side was a complete defeat!

“First, I was stabbed several times by that crazy woman, and then I was controlled by the Level 5 'Mental Out'…” As Risako Kakine spoke, she felt more and more depressed.

Her ability was completely countered throughout the whole process. To use Tian Ji's horse race as an analogy, she was the lower horse of the dark side organization 'School,' facing the opponent's middle and upper horses one after another, which was really tragic.

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“I've completely become prey!” Risako Kakine complained. “What kind of weirdos are around that Lin Wuming!”

“Ability being countered?” Teitoku Kakine was also a little helpless. “There's no way around that, after all, they're Level 5s.”

As the leader of 'School,' Teitoku Kakine still valued his two direct subordinates. After all, he couldn't always go into battle himself. Level 5s also had to have a certain amount of restraint and pride.

It was still okay that he had just started his 'business,' but if his career stabilized later, it wouldn't be reasonable for him, the leader, to do everything himself.

Banhua Yobou was personally selected by Teitoku Kakine as the combat power, after all, he was also a talent who dared to challenge himself, and his courage and confidence were commendable.

As for Risako Kakine, the main reason she was chosen was her superpower—'Psychological Ruler.'

Even Teitoku Kakine was affected by her ability during their first encounter!

Psychological superpowers have always been known for their hidden and mysterious effects. In communication, or other work that doesn't require combat, Risako Kakine is the most useful talent.

Moreover, due to the effect of 'Psychological Ruler,' it can also have miraculous effects even in battle.

But the flaw is that once her superpower fails, she will be beaten back to her original form, just like today.

Teitoku Kakine didn't have a particularly good solution to this. After all, it involved another Level 5, which was not something that could be solved by scolding or hard work.

“Just take good care of your injuries. I won't be assigning you any tasks recently,” Teitoku Kakine said.

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