A Scientific Urban Detective

Kikyo Yoshikawa is a core researcher in the "Sisters Project"! She must know the whereabouts of those 20,000 Misaka clones!

Of course, Kikyo Yoshikawa would definitely not easily reveal confidential information about the experiment, but that's okay, because Misaki Shokuhou is upstairs.

For a moment, Lin Wuming wanted to call Misaki Shokuhou down directly, but he quickly stopped himself, instead taking out his phone, wallet, and keychain and putting them aside, moving directly to the kitchen—putting on a show of preparing to entertain guests.

Just like his usual mode of operation, not revealing the slightest flaw.

If it were other matters, it might be fine, but the "Sisters Project" is a key part of Aleister's grand plan, and he would definitely pay close attention to it.

Lin Wuming looked around, feeling like countless nano-sized "Stance Control" threads were surrounding him, monitoring his every move.

Lin Wuming wasn't sure if he was just worrying unnecessarily, he didn't dare to gamble, nor was he willing to take risks.

So, he could only think of a way to naturally engineer an encounter between Misaki Shokuhou and Kikyo Yoshikawa, seizing the opportunity to obtain information.

Thinking heavily, Lin Wuming absentmindedly busied himself in the kitchen.

"Wuming, Wuming?" Mitsumi Hachiwara waved her hand in front of Lin Wuming's eyes, "What's wrong with you?"

"Huh? Oh, I'm fine."

"But you were about to pour the soy sauce down the drain…" Mitsumi Hachiwara pointed out, "Ah, it's all gone!"

A soy sauce bottle lay beside the sink, the dark liquid flowing out.

"Yeah, I did it on purpose," Lin Wuming said calmly, using his telekinesis to right the container, but only a little bit of liquid remained in the bottle.

"No, you're just overtired, right?" Mitsumi Hachiwara certainly didn't believe his explanation. Lin Wuming was thrifty and hardworking, not stingy, but he would never waste anything, especially not in the kitchen under his control.

"The doctor said today too, that you should suspend your Judgement activities and get some rest."

"It's not related to that, I'm not tired, really," Lin Wuming said, "I just wanted to pour out this bottle of soy sauce."

"Why?"

"I don't think it's fresh anymore."

"Nonsense, it was clearly bought last week."

"In any case, there's no soy sauce in the house now," Lin Wuming said, "We need to go out and buy a new bottle."

Mitsumi Hachiwara suddenly closed the kitchen door and lowered her voice, asking, "Wuming, do you dislike that Yoshikawa-sensei? Is that why you don't want to invite her to dinner?"

"What!" Lin Wuming clicked his tongue, inwardly marveling at the girl's sensitivity.

He really did want to plot against Kikyo Yoshikawa—for the information in her mind.

"You rest first, I'll go buy it," Mitsumi Hachiwara said.

"There's no need to go to so much trouble, we can just borrow some from the neighbors," Lin Wuming said, "So, I'll go myself."

Mitsumi Hachiwara narrowed her eyes slightly: "Tetsuzuri Tsuchimikado-sensei always comes over for meals, she doesn't seem like she'd cook herself, so she probably doesn't have these seasonings at home; we're not familiar with the other people, so it's not good to bother them directly, so…"

After a slight pause, Mitsumi Hachiwara continued, "I'll go ask the 'girls' dormitory' upstairs, they'll definitely have what we need."

Lin Wuming looked over in surprise—Mitsumi Hachiwara had clearly seen through his intentions.

"Hachiwara, you're amazing!" Lin Wuming exclaimed sincerely.

"Hmph, who do you think I am? How long have we been together!" Mitsumi Hachiwara raised her head and turned to leave the kitchen.

Ten minutes later, Mitsumi Hachiwara returned with the soy sauce she had borrowed.

"That Queen Bee upstairs also has a condition," Mitsumi Hachiwara relayed, "They're entrusting their dinner to you too—that's all."

"No problem," Lin Wuming nodded, "I'll have them come down to get it themselves, I don't have time to deliver food."

...

When dinner was served, the sight of nearly ten girls appearing at the door, taking away various dishes packed in insulated containers, greatly shocked Kikyo Yoshikawa.

"Has this place become a girls' dormitory?"

"They're the children from the Production Facility. I told you earlier," Aiho Yomikawa said.

Aiho Yomikawa's expression was normal, and she seemed very calm about the girls coming down to get food collectively. Her home and the "girls' dormitory" upstairs had always had a close relationship, and they often visited each other and had gatherings.

It could be said that if Kikyo Yoshikawa hadn't been a guest today, Aiho Yomikawa would have even invited them to eat together.

Lin Wuming noticed that Misaki Shokuhou was mixed in with the group of girls just now, and felt relieved. After that, everything seemed normal.

Kikyo Yoshikawa marveled at what was happening before her eyes: "It's only been a few months, but you've changed so much, Yomikawa."

"My change?" Aiho Yomikawa shook her head, "It's more like Wuming brought about the change, this kid is really capable."

"A hero…" Kikyo Yoshikawa couldn't help but examine the boy in front of her again. Perhaps influenced by her friend, she now also felt that this boy in the wheelchair seemed very reliable.

"Is he really that amazing?" Kikyo Yoshikawa's expression was complicated, and she said in a voice almost only she could hear.

"What's wrong?" Aiho Yomikawa keenly noticed her friend's abnormality, "Did you encounter some difficulty and want to ask the hero for help?"

"Don't worry, it's not really a difficulty," Kikyo Yoshikawa quickly shook her head and said, "It's just… the experimental project I'm in charge of has been declared a failure and gone bankrupt, I might lose my job because of it."

"The experiment failed? No wonder you have the leisure to come here," Aiho Yomikawa muttered, but didn't ask further, simply comforting her as a friend, "Don't worry too much, with your ability, you'll definitely find a new job soon. Don't think so much today, let's get drunk and forget about it!"

—The 'Sisters Project' really did fail?

Lin Wuming thought to himself—but that also meant that the next stage, the 'Level 6 Shift' project, was about to begin!

There wasn't much time left!

A sense of urgency surged into his heart, and Lin Wuming clenched his fists.

Kikyo Yoshikawa had a vexed and troubled expression, and not caring about her image in front of the students, she gulped down beer, really having the air of getting drunk and forgetting her worries.

Although she drank a lot of alcohol, Kikyo Yoshikawa kept her mouth shut, and obviously had a good tolerance for alcohol, and in the end, she didn't reveal any valuable information.

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