A Scientific Urban Detective

“But down below right now…” While coordinating the debugging of the equipment, Mikoto Misaka still couldn't stop thinking about the underground arena, her eager expression impossible to hide.

“Calm down, Misaka,” even the head of the Disciplinary Committee was present to oversee the operation, given its importance. “Even if you want to go personally, at least gather accurate information first, right? Sharpening your axe won't delay your work. It's better to have enough information before you go than to feel your way around down there.”

“Y-you’re right, I suppose.” Mikoto Misaka gave a dry laugh.

However, she was inspired by what the Disciplinary Committee member had just said—if we’re talking about a “radar,” she herself was the most powerful radar available! Using it to scout the underground environment shouldn't be a problem, right?

Seeing that Misaka had calmed down, the head nodded and then looked at Kofuku Meiwei: “Kofuku, what’s the situation now?”

“Sigh…” Kofuku Meiwei sighed heavily. “Let this guy explain.”

Saying that, she dragged someone out of a corner.

—The second-in-command of “Great Spider,” Seriya Tsugio.

Even though he was a well-known figure among the armed Skill-Out group, Seriya Tsugio completely lacked his usual arrogance under the encirclement of the Disciplinary Committee members, cowering like a frightened little animal.

Of course, this might also have something to do with the dark circles under his eyes and the uncleaned nosebleed…

“Kofuku…” The head of the Disciplinary Committee suddenly leaned close to Kofuku Meiwei's ear and said softly, “Our Disciplinary Committee does not advocate torture for confessions.”

“No, you misunderstand.” Kofuku Meiwei looked away slightly. “This is a separate matter…”

—When she made her move just now, she removed her Disciplinary Committee armband and threw the punch as a “former comrade.”

Yesterday, Kofuku Meiwei revealed some “inside information” to Kurozuma Meryu and the others, saying that they had found a key clue and would soon be able to rescue their comrades.

However, Kurozuma Meryu and Seriya Tsugio, who were concerned about their comrades, couldn't wait and repeatedly asked for specific information.

Because she was worried that the two boys would act impulsively, Kofuku Meiwei didn't dare to tell them the information.

She had planned to notify Kurozuma Meryu and the others after the Disciplinary Committee's action plan was finalized…

But after returning home, Kofuku Meiwei became more and more worried.

She understood Kurozuma Meryu, knowing that he was a very stubborn and capable man. Her deliberate concealment of information probably wouldn't stop him from acting.

So, early this morning, Kofuku Meiwei set off to find people at the place where “Great Spider” usually gathered.

Then, her prediction came true—Kurozuma Meryu was not at the “headquarters,” and the second-in-command Seriya Tsugio was also missing!

Seriya Tsugio was the “support” that Kurozuma Meryu had left outside. He had been secretly following the vehicle and came to the outside of the city theater.

Just as he was anxiously waiting for a signal from his boss, he unexpectedly waited for Kofuku Meiwei first.

Kofuku Meiwei, who had taken off the Disciplinary Committee armband, briefly returned to her former identity as the “Big Sister” of “Great Spider.”

After some questioning, Seriya Tsugio confessed everything with a bruised nose and swollen face…

“In other words,” the head of the Disciplinary Committee concluded after listening to Seriya Tsugio's statement, “there are currently three people deep in enemy territory: our Disciplinary Committee member, Lin Wuming; Kurozuma Meryu, who took action without permission to rescue his comrades; and Hattori Hanzo, the vice president of SKILL OUT, who escaped from prison to rescue his comrades—oh, this is news from the security forces.”

The head of the Disciplinary Committee continued: “Also, Accelerator—the strongest Level 5 esper, 'Vector Transformation'—has inexplicably taken the initiative to attack and break into the underground arena; in addition, the secret action team 'Item,' also a Level 5, 'Meltdowner' Mugino Shizuri, has also taken action.”

Hearing the news of the two Level 5s acting together, everyone present felt that this case could be declared closed.

It could even be said that after the head of the Disciplinary Committee's analysis, everyone unanimously believed that the destructive power of such a lineup was seriously overflowing.

Mikoto Misaka lamented from the side: “In that case, isn't there really nothing for me to do?”

Mikoto Misaka didn't think that dealing with an “underground arena” would require the dispatch of three Level 5s!

Just then, Hattori Hanzo, who was in the underground arena, finally pressed the communicator and sent a signal.

Hamazura Shiage and Komaba Ritoku received the information at the first time, but it was already meaningless.

Komaba Ritoku was captured and couldn't do anything; as for Hamazura Shiage, he had already followed Accelerator into the underground tunnel.

At the same moment, more than just those two received the signal.

“Huh? A strange signal is coming from underground!” Mikoto Misaka suddenly exclaimed.

Mikoto Misaka, who was helping to debug the equipment, was in a state of high activity with her superpower. She was like a highly sensitive signal receiver, able to receive all kinds of signals in the surrounding space.

Mikoto Misaka happened to receive this signal and followed the clues…

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“I see, they used 'landmarks' for relay, no wonder they can send signals from the depths of the underground.”

But conversely, as long as you follow the “landmarks,” you can find the place where the signal is sent!

Mikoto Misaka stood up abruptly: “There's no need to adjust the radar anymore, I know where they are!”

Without giving the head of the Disciplinary Committee a chance to stop her, Mikoto Misaka jumped out of the command vehicle in a hurry.

“Follow me, I can take you to Lin Wuming!”

Several Disciplinary Committee members looked at each other and then at the head of the Disciplinary Committee. Seeing that she didn't object, they put down their work and ran out.

The people here are all elite members of the Disciplinary Committee, all Level 3s. Although they are not as good as Level 5s, they are also at the “strong” level.

They are all young and promising talents, and if possible, they certainly don't want to stay in the rear to do support work all the time.

Kofuku Meiwei hesitated for a moment and ran out with them.

In fact, she was the most worried about the “underground arena.” Kurozuma Meryu and Lin Wuming were both her comrades, and they were now in danger. If she hadn't maintained the basic qualities and rationality of a “professional,” Kofuku Meiwei would have been the first to rush out.

The head of the Disciplinary Committee stayed in the command vehicle and didn't move. She shook her head and said helplessly, “Well, is this what you'd expect from a Level 5? They really have appeal.”

I knew I shouldn't have let Mikoto Misaka in rashly…

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