A Scientific Urban Detective

"What a troublesome fellow..." Facing the aggressive girl in front of her, Misaki Shokuhou irritably grabbed her hair. "Does Saten-san only know how to cause me trouble?"

Because she really knew something, knew that Saten-san had gone to find Kihara Gensei, and now it seemed... that the situation was dire.

But could she say such a thing to this little girl? They were just seriously playing a faction game; there was no need to risk their lives.

Unfortunately, Misaki Shokuhou's hesitation and silence were seen by the Saten faction as intentional concealment, believing that Misaki Shokuhou did know Saten-san's whereabouts but refused to say.

The excited girls discussed animatedly, and there were even signs of ability activation within the crowd.

Seeing this, Junko Hokaze stepped forward without hesitation, blocking Misaki Shokuhou. At the same time, the members of the Shokuhou faction also stepped forward, their respective superpowers poised to be unleashed...

"Ugh... so troublesome..." Misaki Shokuhou said helplessly.

She had already picked up the remote control, ready to force everyone present to calm down.

Just at this critical moment, a familiar voice came from the periphery of the crowd.

"Everyone... what are you all doing here? Isn't it almost time for class?"

"In this situation, who has the mind to care about class!" Someone subconsciously responded, "...Huh?"

But then, she noticed that the voice sounded very familiar.

"...Saten-san?" This girl, who belonged to the Saten faction, turned her head to look and, sure enough, saw that familiar figure outside the crowd.

Saten Dansen, wearing glasses with tear-shaped decorations and holding a panda doll, was standing right in front of her.

"Saten-san! You're back!" The girl screamed excitedly.

The originally tense atmosphere instantly dissipated, and the girls of the Saten faction turned around one after another, cheering and crowding around Saten Dansen.

Uriri, who was confronting Misaki Shokuhou on the "front line," showed an embarrassed expression but was immediately replaced by joy.

She hurriedly bowed ninety degrees to Misaki Shokuhou: "I'm very sorry, Shokuhou-sama! I was too impulsive just now!"

Then, she left behind the words "I will apologize in person later" and turned to run towards Saten Dansen.

Saten Dansen wore a gentle smile on her face, patiently comforting the faction members.

After everyone had calmed down, she bowed to everyone in apology.

"I'm very sorry for making everyone worry; it's all my fault."

"No, no, no, how could Saten-san be at fault?" Uriri quickly retorted, "It's just that I'm too immature and haven't been able to assist you properly!"

However, some things still needed to be clarified.

Uriri couldn't help but ask, "So yesterday, did Saten-san encounter anything?"

"Actually, yesterday I fainted outside due to low blood sugar..." Saten Dansen covered her face with the panda doll, seeming very ashamed. "Fortunately, I met a kind teacher who rescued me on the road, and then I rested until now before coming back."

Hearing this explanation, Uriri and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

Although they couldn't help but want to complain, this development was very much in line with Saten Dansen's persona, so no one doubted her explanation.

Only Misaki Shokuhou watched coldly, sneering inwardly, but she didn't expose her.

Saten Dansen's smiling gaze was cast over, and her eyes met with Misaki Shokuhou's.

Seeming completely unconcerned about being seen through her true inner thoughts, Saten Dansen calmly walked over.

"I apologize for the rudeness just now. My members have offended you; please forgive me, Shokuhou-san."

"No, it's nothing." Misaki Shokuhou shook her head. "It's good that Saten-senpai has returned safely."

After all, the two sides were still allies, and Misaki Shokuhou didn't mind putting on an act with her.

Moreover, Misaki Shokuhou was also very interested in Saten Dansen's experiences after leaving the Shelbin Building yesterday.

"I'm sorry, due to my mistake, I still have a lot to do next," Saten Dansen said. "So, I'll apologize to you specifically during afternoon tea."

"Afternoon tea? No problem." Misaki Shokuhou nodded. "I'll prepare the tea party."

After reaching a consensus, the two faction leaders jointly issued instructions, telling everyone to hurry back to class.

When it was time for afternoon tea, Saten Dansen arrived on time as expected.

Misaki Shokuhou and Saten Dansen knew very well that this "tea party" was essentially a meeting to exchange information, so neither of them allowed other members to participate.

——This was a high-level secret meeting between the two major faction leaders.

"First of all, please give my regards to the Nameless senpai." After sitting down and picking up the teacup, Saten Dansen's first sentence was this.

"I will." Misaki Shokuhou raised an eyebrow. "And then? Is there anything else you need me to convey?"

"Nothing." Saten Dansen smiled and shook her head.

Taking a sip of the tea in her cup, Saten Dansen put down the teacup and then took off her glasses.

Without the obstruction of the lenses, she seemed to have become a different person, her eyes inexplicably becoming much sharper.

Compared to her usual gentle "sick beauty" image, the girl in front of her, revealing a dangerous aura, was more in line with the identity of "leader of the largest faction."

"To get to the conclusion, Shokuhou-san, I've found Yosari-nee." Saten Dansen got straight to the point.

Misaki Shokuhou raised her eyebrows again. Even she couldn't hide the surprise in her heart when she heard this news.

"Congratulations."

Saten Dansen nodded, accepting the other party's congratulations.

"However, Yosari-nee's current condition isn't good," Saten Dansen continued. "She's unconscious, almost in a vegetative state. And this state has lasted for almost four years."

"It's nothing; as long as the person is still alive, there's hope." Misaki Shokuhou comforted her.

"I know." Saten Dansen nodded. "Don't worry, Shokuhou-san; I will abide by our previous agreement."

Saten Dansen had promised Misaki Shokuhou the day before yesterday that as long as she found Takehaya Yosari, she would give up her revenge plan, voluntarily withdraw from school, dissolve her faction, and help the Shokuhou faction become the largest faction.

"But," Saten Dansen said again, "in order to cure Yosari-nee, I can't give up this identity for the time being. I promise you that when Yosari-nee wakes up, I will fulfill all my promises."

"Yes, yes, I will look forward to it." Misaki Shokuhou nodded with a smile.

But to be honest, she didn't believe Saten Dansen's so-called promise.

Moreover, Misaki Shokuhou was confident that even without Saten Dansen's support, she could become the true Eternal Tokiwadai Princess!

Compared to her promise, what Misaki Shokuhou was more concerned about was Saten Dansen's specific experiences from yesterday to this morning.

And whether Saten Dansen's claim of finding Takehaya Yosari was the truth.

This would directly determine how the Shokuhou faction and Lin Wu Ming would respond to Saten Dansen next.