A Scientific Urban Detective

To those watching the decisive battle nearby, Lin Wuming's performance was nothing short of amazing, far exceeding what his ability level should have allowed.

On the other hand, Accelerator's performance was even more astonishing. He simply raised his hand and extinguished all of Lin Wuming's attacks in his palm.

It seemed that Lin Wuming's all-out, grandiose offensive couldn't even make him take it seriously. This effortless demeanor made it impossible for anyone to even consider 'comparing' them.

However, Accelerator's strength had long been recognized.

His feat of single-handedly suppressing an earthquake in the 'Underground Arena' not long ago was still fresh in people's minds.

Therefore, although his performance was astonishing, it was seen as normal and easily accepted. This was also the main reason why Aiho Yomikawa and the Chairman tacitly approved of this duel.

Because competing with Accelerator would only benefit Lin Wuming's reputation without endangering his life.

And Lin Wuming's reputation could indirectly benefit Judgment, enhancing the entire organization's influence.

However, when Lin Wuming regained consciousness and woke up in the hospital bed, he was immediately subjected to a stern lecture from Aiho Yomikawa.

Subsequently, the Chairman also came to visit under the guise of checking on him and gave him some earnest advice.

However, since she was also a beneficiary, she had no grounds to criticize Lin Wuming, and only advised him to be careful in the future.

After all, even the Chairman, who had read a lot of information, had no concept of the true strength of a Level 5 esper before witnessing it firsthand. She never imagined that a duel with a Level 5 would be so dangerous.

Lin Wuming himself didn't feel anything special. Although he was unwilling, he was also helpless.

Accelerator's strength had reached a point where one could only sigh in admiration.

However, this depression only lasted for a short time, as Lin Wuming had long been mentally prepared for this result.

Moreover, from the perspective of implementing the plan, this result was in line with his expectations.

After all, according to Mitsuari Ayu's description, Accelerator did eventually accept the "Number One" armband.

That was enough; Lin Wuming's true goal had been achieved.

Now, Lin Wuming had two armbands left.

The good news was that the whereabouts of Gunha Sogiita had been found, but Lin Wuming couldn't go to him because he needed to stay in the hospital to recuperate.

But it didn't matter, because Lin Wuming had contacted the teacher at Gunha Sogiita's school by phone and asked him to tell Gunha to come to the hospital to see him.

Gunha Sogiita was also a decisive person who acted immediately. The day after the phone call, he came to the hospital room.

However, the timing was unfortunate. Shokuhou Misaki and Ibuki Yumiya also came to visit at this time.

Glancing at Gunha Sogiita with some annoyance, Shokuhou Misaki took the initiative to leave the room with the other girls, leaving the space for Lin Wuming and Gunha Sogiita.

"I heard that you fought that Accelerator," Gunha Sogiita said loudly. "Too bad, it seems your guts weren't enough!"

"No, this has nothing to do with guts, right?" Lin Wuming retorted. "It's not like everyone is like you..."

"I'm just an ordinary esper," Gunha Sogiita seemed to genuinely believe this. "But I believe that as long as you have guts, you can do anything!"

"Hiss..." Lin Wuming pinched his brow in a headache, knowing that he couldn't continue to follow the other party's topic, otherwise who knows when he would be able to get to the point.

So, Lin Wuming said bluntly: "Gunha Sogiita, do you know why you are the seventh? It's clear that your strength is no worse than other Level 5s."

"Eh?" Gunha Sogiita tilted his head and thought for a while. "Maybe it's because I don't have enough guts? I really need to work harder! You too, Lin Wuming!"

"..." Lin Wuming was speechless for a while. "Okay, I should have guessed..."

"Keep it up, if you have more guts, you can beat Accelerator!" Gunha Sogiita clenched his fist to cheer Lin Wuming on.

"Thank you for your encouragement..." Lin Wuming said, "But... never mind, take this."

Lin Wuming gave up trying to talk to this "guts" idiot and directly handed him the "Seventh" armband.

"What is this?" Gunha Sogiita took the armband. "It looks a bit like the one Judgment wears."

"A new rule being tested in Academy City, targeting the ranking of the seven strongest people..."

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Next, Lin Wuming used the most concise language to introduce the meaning of the armband and related rules.

He spoke quickly, not giving the other party a chance to interrupt the topic.

"I see." After listening, Gunha Sogiita nodded thoughtfully. "In other words, this thing is a representation of our Level 5 status, and it also means that by accepting it, we must accept challenges from lower-ranked people?"

Lin Wuming looked over with some surprise. He had sent out so many armbands, but he didn't expect that Gunha Sogiita, who didn't seem to use his brain much, would understand the essence of the rules all at once.

--Then, the following negotiation will be simple.

Lin Wuming said, "What you said is indeed correct, but I hope you don't challenge upwards."

"Why?" Gunha Sogiita asked, "Is it because I don't have enough guts?"

"It has nothing to do with that, forget your guts theory!" Lin Wuming said, "It's just because the rule-makers overlooked the fact that this rule would lead to chaos."

Lin Wuming didn't confess that he was the "rule-maker," but this was indeed his oversight, so he could only personally lower his head and ask Gunha Sogiita.

"Gunha Sogiita, the reason why you are ranked seventh is only because your superpower's applicability is not good, so Academy City's ranking cannot objectively reflect your strength," Lin Wuming said. "But now it's just right, because of this reason, you happen to be in a most critical position--you are the gatekeeper of Level 5."

"I believe that as long as you guard this gate well and make the challengers below retreat in the face of difficulty, don't blindly come up to compete for the armband..." Lin Wuming tried his best to persuade, or rather, to bewitch him, "In this way, the battles can be limited to the top few Level 5s, so as to maintain the peace and tranquility of Academy City and minimize trouble."

"Gatekeeper?" Gunha Sogiita pinched his chin and nodded. "Oh, that sounds very gutsy! Okay, I will become the appraiser of guts and keep all the guys without guts out of the battle!"

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