A Scientific Urban Detective

Tenjou Ya雄 thought to himself: As expected, Kihara Gensei has never forgotten Lin Wuming!

Using the FIVE_Over 'Atom Breaker' to attack Lin Wuming is a perfect way to test the machine's performance and get revenge. Either way, there's no loss; it's a great idea with multiple benefits.

The only thing to be wary of is Lin Wuming's crazed retaliation afterward—if that guy gets another chance, who knows how many people and organizations he'll destroy!

But honestly, Tenjou Ya雄 doesn't think Lin Wuming can escape this attack.

Even if he can block or dodge a sniper rifle bullet, he definitely can't block 'Atom Breaker,' and he certainly can't dodge an attack that's nearly the speed of light.

As long as the first strike is sudden and accurate, Lin Wuming is dead!

Tenjou Ya雄 seemed to see the scene of Lin Wuming being killed by 'Atom Breaker,' and suddenly felt that the frustration in his heart was being vented.

"I'll go prepare now!" Tenjou Ya雄 ran out with high morale.

Kihara Gensei, however, frowned deeply, feeling that things were becoming increasingly strange.

Most importantly, the attitude of that 'Hanged Man' has also become ambiguous.

As a researcher, Kihara Gensei hates when the progress of an experiment exceeds his expectations.

But unfortunately, this experimental project has exceeded his expectations from the beginning, and it's full of weirdness.

Honestly, Kihara Gensei already regrets taking on this experimental project.

"Did that old guy Kihara Gensei see through this long ago, which is why he gave up on this experiment?" Kihara Gensei couldn't help but wonder.

...

Shokuhou Misaki had dinner at Lin Wuming's place and was now enjoying dessert on the sofa—rarely without Shizuri Mugino's supervision, she could eat whatever she wanted today.

Shokuhou Misaki didn't intend to return to her dorm, but instead decided to stay overnight at his apartment upstairs and go to school tomorrow.

"Wuming-senpai," Shokuhou Misaki suddenly said, as if she had finally made a decision, "You need to be careful."

"What's wrong?" Seeing the girl's serious expression, Lin Wuming also became serious.

"Misaka Mikoto, she may have noticed something. You need to be prepared," Shokuhou Misaki said in a low voice.

Lin Wuming immediately knew that she was talking about the 'Misaka Sisters'.

"How could she? Isn't it supposed to be kept secret from her?" Lin Wuming asked in surprise.

"Misaka Mikoto isn't stupid or blind. Even if she's slow, how could she not notice after being in contact with them every day?" Shokuhou Misaki said.

It was Shokuhou Misaki who brought Dolly and Tolly into Tokiwadai Middle School.

Although they were considered 'twins,' the other students didn't think of them as 'Misaka Mikoto's clones'.

But Misaka Mikoto herself definitely wouldn't think that way—especially since she already suspected the existence of her clones.

In fact, someone had mistaken Dolly for Misaka Mikoto in the shower room after gym class yesterday.

After all, without the long hair and glasses, and without makeup, they really were exactly the same.

"Feels like a bit of trouble..." Lin Wuming clicked his tongue.

He finally understood why Shokuhou Misaki wasn't communicating through telepathy, but speaking directly.

Revealing a little bit of information in advance is also a way to lay the groundwork for future developments—in case Chairman Aleister Crowley is really monitoring them through the 'Lagging Connection'.

"There will definitely be no problems on my side," Shokuhou Misaki said. "In any case, Misaka Mikoto absolutely cannot obtain any valuable information from me. The problem lies with Wuming-senpai's side."

"You mean, Misaka Mikoto might come to me to gather information?" Lin Wuming asked.

"That's right," Shokuhou Misaki nodded. "I made a promise to that Kihara girl. If Wuming-senpai leaks information, I'll be in trouble too."

"I understand," Lin Wuming nodded. "Don't worry, as long as you keep an eye on them and don't let them run around, there won't be any problems on my side."

Dealing with Misaka Mikoto shouldn't be a problem, Lin Wuming thought. They have a good relationship, and he even gave her a Gekota before. Even if the situation is bad, it shouldn't escalate to a fight, right?

"That's not necessarily true," Shokuhou Misaki, who was constantly peeking into Lin Wuming's heart, threw a bucket of cold water on him. "Misaka Mikoto isn't that considerate. It might be okay with others, but facing Wuming-senpai, she might really make a move, you know?"

"Huh? Why!" Lin Wuming didn't think that Shokuhou Misaki, who could understand people's hearts, would make a mistake in this kind of matter, so he was even more agitated. "Then wasn't my gift a waste?"

Lin Wuming's original intention was to increase Misaka Mikoto's affection for him by giving her a gift, so that she would help him beat others.

But unexpectedly, in Shokuhou Misaki's judgment, Misaka Mikoto would instead fight him first.

Shokuhou Misaki shook her head slightly, then her voice sounded directly in Lin Wuming's mind: "Wuming-senpai, are you really not clear about the reason?"

Lin Wuming was silent. Actually, it wasn't impossible to understand. After all, it could be seen in the original storyline that Misaka Mikoto had an interest in challenging the strong... or rather, 'seeking excitement'.

She was actually a battle-loving and competitive girl.

Back then—in the original story, Kamijou Touma had formed an inextricable bond with her because he had defeated Misaka Mikoto once.

Although Lin Wuming had not defeated Misaka Mikoto now, in Misaka Mikoto's mind, Lin Wuming was definitely considered a 'strong person'.

In fact, Misaka Mikoto even regarded Lin Wuming as a 'teacher' who inspired and taught her special moves.

Combining this with her personality and hobbies, it didn't seem impossible for things to develop to the point where she fought Lin Wuming.

"...It shouldn't be that bad, right?" Lin Wuming finally said.

This wasn't him questioning Shokuhou Misaki's judgment, but a hope.

Having one Level 5 opponent, Accelerator, was already enough of a headache. There was really no need to add a 'Railgun'.

"In any case, I've already reminded you," Shokuhou Misaki said. "Wuming-senpai, be careful. Misaka Mikoto's true personality is quite fiery, you know."

Shokuhou Misaki refreshed her memory and information at Lin Wuming's place, feeling that she had regained enough confidence. The next morning, she returned to school with high morale.

Whether it was the 'Misaka Sisters' or the Shokuhou Faction, she had to do her best!

By the second week, the scale of the Shokuhou Faction had expanded again, finally breaking through the twenty-person mark.