A Scientific Urban Detective

"So, the Sand Faction is now allied with us?"

In the activity room of the Shokuhou Faction, Misaka Mikoto routinely attended the afternoon tea event. Since resolving to join the Shokuhou Faction, she was no longer as averse to such activities.

Other things aside, the "Queen's" tea parties were impeccable in terms of the quality of tea and pastries.

"That's right, we concluded a secret agreement as leaders of our respective factions," Shokuhou Misaki nodded. "However, it's being kept secret from the ordinary members, so please be careful not to leak it."

Misaka Mikoto remained motionless, holding her teacup, and frowned in thought.

"What is it? Does Misaka-san have any complaints?" Shokuhou Misaki asked.

Misaka Mikoto's position in the Shokuhou Faction was special—strictly speaking, Misaka Mikoto had not joined the Shokuhou Faction; her relationship with the Shokuhou Faction was still that of the original "partner"; but on the other hand, her importance was irreplaceable, whether it was the Misaka Sisters or the relationship with Lin Wuming, which destined that Shokuhou Misaki could not completely sever ties with her.

That's why Shokuhou Misaki tacitly allowed the status quo to continue, and specifically chose this time to exchange information with her and listen to her opinions.

"It's not that I'm complaining," Misaka Mikoto put down her teacup and scratched her head. "After all, the ultimate goal is to take care of the Sisters, so I don't have the qualifications or position to criticize, but I just feel..."

"You feel that it's not quite appropriate for people to use the overall interests of the faction to make deals without permission?" Shokuhou Misaki retorted.

"..." After a moment of silence, Misaka Mikoto nodded, "That's roughly what I mean, and it's not just our faction, but also Senior Wuming's interests, right?"

From the information revealed by Saten Ruiko, it was not difficult to see that her biggest reliance in infiltrating the Juvenile Reformatory this time was actually Lin Wuming's influence.

She wanted to "frame" Lin Wuming, so that the Juvenile Reformatory and the security forces would not dare to act rashly, so that she could continue to investigate unscrupulously!

Misaka Mikoto was particularly unhappy about this.

"That's indeed the case." Shokuhou Misaki nodded, affirming Misaka Mikoto's judgment, "But I believe that Senior Wuming will also approve of this alliance, so don't worry."

"Oh, Senior Wuming wouldn't mind..." Misaka Mikoto repeated gloomily.

Misaka Mikoto knew that, given the kind of "tacit understanding" that existed between Shokuhou Misaki and Senior Wuming, what she said was undoubtedly the truth, which only made her more depressed.

Feeling unhappy, Misaka Mikoto suddenly felt that the tea in front of her was no longer fragrant, and the pastries were no longer delicious, so she raised her head and drank the tea in her cup in one gulp: "Okay, I already know about the matter, so I'll leave first."

Shokuhou Misaki sat in her place without moving, watching Misaka Mikoto leave.

"Okay, Misaka-san has been appeased," Shokuhou Misaki thought silently, "So what should I do next? Should I be more proactive and give Saten Ruiko a hand?"

Because the situation had developed to a part not mentioned in Lin Wuming's memory information, Shokuhou Misaki also felt an unprecedented heavy pressure when making decisions.

Without a reference answer, she could only rely on her own thinking to find a path to the final victory.

"Queen," Fanfeng Runzi walked in holding a teapot, "Has the tea party with Misaka-san ended?"

"Yes, let everyone come in," Shokuhou Misaki said.

"So," Fanfeng Runzi filled the empty cup with tea, "Should we announce the alliance with the Sand Faction to everyone?"

Shokuhou Misaki had no reservations about Fanfeng Runzi, so she told her about the "alliance" as soon as possible.

As the actual manager of the faction, Fanfeng Runzi also had to decide whether to inform the members below about this news.

"No need, just the few of us need to know." Shokuhou Misaki shook her head, "It will be troublesome if too many people know."

"I understand," Fanfeng Runzi nodded, "However, rumors have spread about the secret talk between you and Saten-sama yesterday. Shizakura and Mizukagami are speculating whether we have reached some secret agreement."

"Tsk, what ghostly intelligence, the faction politics of this school are really mature!" Shokuhou Misaki complained.

Although she dismissed everyone around the infirmary yesterday to ensure that the content of the conversation would not be leaked, the fact that there was a "secret talk" could not be concealed.

"Ignore them, let them guess." Shokuhou Misaki said, "Since it's already a 'secret talk,' how could they easily know the content of the conversation."

"Also," Shokuhou Misaki added, "For the next period of time, we will return to the mode of off-campus activities."

Because the content of the "alliance" with Saten Ruiko required investigation mainly off-campus.

Moreover, off-campus activities were also a disguised submission of a "safety statement," letting the other two factions know that their actions were not to compete for the title of "Eitai Himegimi."

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"Okay," Fanfeng Runzi nodded, "So what are the specific activities?"

Closing her eyes and thinking for a moment, Shokuhou Misaki suddenly asked, "Did any members of our faction participate in the launch ceremony of the unmanned subway project the day before yesterday?"

"Yes." Fanfeng Runzi immediately replied, "Matsudaira-san and Ogasawara-san, their family's company participated in the unmanned subway project, so they represented their family in the related activities that day."

A considerable proportion of the young ladies studying at Tokiwadai Middle School have families with industries in Academy City.

Therefore, it is quite common for them to attend similar activities as representatives.

"Not only us, but also members of the other three attended the ceremony," Fanfeng Runzi added.

"Then let's start by investigating the unmanned subway project." Shokuhou Misaki said.

"Okay," Fanfeng Runzi would not question the Queen's decision, immediately noted this matter, and further asked, "Is there anything wrong with the ceremony?"

"There's nothing wrong with the ceremony itself," Shokuhou Misaki played with the remote control in her hand, "The problem is with Director Sherbin."

When exchanging information with Saten Ruiko yesterday, the other party directly revealed that the real mastermind behind framing Takehaya Yozora four years ago, that "big shot," was Director Sherbin!

It is said that this information was obtained by Saten Ruiko directly from the director of the Juvenile Reformatory using "Mental Stinger."

Because she believed in her own ability, Shokuhou Misaki decided to adopt this information.

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