A Scientific Urban Detective

"It's not just about returning to school on time and not violating curfew, but also that there haven't been any attacks on research facilities for two days. They're also returning earlier than usual today," Wulili analyzed. "So, we can deduce that the activities of the Shokuhou Faction outside the school have probably come to an end."

"Eh... is that so?" Sha Danshan said, hugging her panda plushie and revealing a gentle smile. "That's great. If we're always breaking school rules, it would be troublesome if we were caught by the teachers. Even the leader of a faction would get a stern scolding."

Wulili sighed, already used to her leader's lack of a sense of crisis.

"Sha-sama, what I want to say is that now that off-campus activities have ended, the Shokuhou Faction is likely to shift its focus back to the school," Wulili said with a serious expression. "Because of their achievements in 'destroying illegal experimental facilities' and their close relationship with that 'hero,' it will be very beneficial for expanding the faction's influence and attracting first-year students!"

"Huh? So..." Sha Danshan tilted her head and looked over.

"So we must take measures to deal with it!" Wulili said earnestly.

"But..." Sha Danshan still smiled gently. "When I was in the first year, Senior Mizukagami and Senior Hasekura didn't deliberately suppress me, so isn't it bad to target the underclassmen like that?"

"Sha-sama! This is a war to contend for the Eitai Hime-gimi!" Wulili said somewhat agitatedly. "Please take it seriously!"

"Okay, okay, I'll try my best," Sha Danshan said, still without any sense of urgency. "Our faction is doing well right now, so there won't be any problems. You can rest assured, Wulili."

After being appeased, Wulili's emotions also calmed down: "I apologize! I was too agitated just now and shouldn't have made a fuss in the infirmary."

"Don't worry about it. There's no one else here anyway, and the teacher has already gone home. So it's fine," Sha Danshan said.

After all, it was long past school hours, and the campus should have been empty.

Thinking of this, Wulili couldn't help but advise again: "Sha-sama, if your physical condition has recovered, please return to the dormitory to rest. You can't always stay in the school infirmary."

"Eh... before I knew it..." Sha Danshan also seemed to suddenly realize it. "I was just thinking how quiet it is here, perfect for recuperating."

Wulili said helplessly, "Although you are revered as the 'Empress of the Infirmary,' you can't really treat the infirmary as a dormitory! You should know that everyone in the dormitory is looking forward to seeing you."

"Okay, okay," Sha Danshan replied. "Tomorrow, after I confirm with the infirmary teacher, I'll return to the dormitory."

After seeing Wulili off, Sha Danshan stood by the window and waited for a while.

After confirming that there was no one else around, she walked to the bedside: "Alright, you can come out now."

A girl crawled out of the bedside cabinet in a disheveled state.

Because her body was curled up and squeezed into the narrow cabinet, the uniform she wore was also wrinkled.

Sha Danshan reached out to pull the girl up and helped her tidy her clothes.

"Thank you, Onee-sama," Kessai Yukari said.

"No, you're the one who worked hard, hiding in such a small space must have been uncomfortable," Sha Danshan looked at the inside of the cabinet, which wasn't very spacious. It was thanks to Kessai Yukari's petite figure that she could barely squeeze in.

This couldn't be helped, after all, Kessai Yukari's identity needed to be kept secret. Even the core members of the Sha Faction didn't know that she was actually a spy sent by Sha Danshan to the Hasekura Faction.

Even fewer people knew that Kessai Yukari was Sha Danshan's sister—not by blood, but as close as real sisters.

In addition, Kessai Yukari's superficial identity was a spy who infiltrated the Hasekura Faction, but as Misaka Mikoto's roommate—she could also be considered a spy gathering information on the Shokuhou Faction.

Regardless of which identity, it required that Kessai Yukari's relationship with Sha Danshan be kept secret.

Therefore, she would choose to come to the infirmary to meet with Sha Danshan in this kind of situation.

"Speaking of which, Misaka-san has already returned to the dormitory, is that alright?" Sha Danshan asked.

Looking at the time, it was already past the "Seventh District Dormitory's" curfew. Even if Kessai Yukari rushed back now, she would definitely be punished by the dormitory supervisor...

"It's okay," Kessai Yukari said. "I sent an email to Misaka-san earlier, asking her to help me deal with the teacher. After all, I've helped her cover up a lot before, and Misaka-san won't refuse."

Before, in order to search for and rescue the Misaka sisters, Misaka Mikoto often missed curfew or simply didn't return at night! Even with her and Shokuhou Misaki's superpowers to cover for her, it was still dangerous at times.

On various occasions, it was thanks to her roommate Kessai Yukari helping to deal with the dormitory supervisor that she managed to get through those close calls.

"Thanks to this, I was able to naturally ask her what she's been doing recently."

Because Kessai Yukari had the special identity of being Misaka Mikoto's roommate, not only Sha Danshan, but also the Hasekura Faction, which she superficially joined, wanted to understand Misaka Mikoto's movements through her and use this to gather information on the Shokuhou Faction.

Therefore, whether it was helping Misaka Mikoto deal with the dormitory supervisor or inquiring about their recent whereabouts from Misaka Mikoto, Kessai Yukari could openly use the power of the Hasekura Faction, so these tasks were not difficult to do.

"It's just..." Kessai Yukari revealed a disappointed expression. "Misaka-san is very tight-lipped. No matter how I inquire, she never reveals what they've been doing outside these days."

Moreover, she couldn't ask too bluntly or pester too much, otherwise, if it aroused Misaka Mikoto's displeasure and vigilance, it would be counterproductive.

"Yeah, I know, don't worry about it," Sha Danshan stroked her head, then went to the staff lounge next door, picked up the remote control, and turned on the TV.

Kessai Yukari also touched her head and quickly followed.

Seeing Sha Danshan constantly changing channels, she was a little confused.

Finally, seeming to have found the program she wanted to watch, Sha Danshan put down the remote control in her hand.

Kessai Yukari quickly looked at the TV, which was broadcasting a news program—Academy City's evening news.

After a few brief messages, important news finally appeared.

It was precisely Lin Wuming and the "Tokiwadai Ladies'" recent active actions.

Due to Tokiwadai Middle School's powerful influence and pressure, the news report did not particularly emphasize the "Tokiwadai Middle School students" matter, only mentioning it in passing.

—It is reported that Tokiwadai Middle School students are assisting Lin Wuming in cracking down on illegal experimental facilities.