A Scientific Urban Detective

Lin Wuming possessed sufficient self-control; however, Toumi Hachisuka, that crazy girl, was genuinely capable of assaulting or even assassinating a psychologist!

Shokuhou Misaki was already aware that on the very first day they met, Hachisuka Toumi had poked several holes in her roommate, Lin Wuming, displaying exceptional ferocity.

It was truly incomprehensible how they had become companions now—Lin Wuming's temper was far too good, wasn't it?

Shaking her head, Shokuhou Misaki collected her scattered thoughts and turned once more to look at Lin Wuming on the hospital bed.

Because of Lin Wuming's timely intervention, Hachisuka Toumi had lowered her guard. Shokuhou Misaki felt that her mental age had matured, and she didn't need to bicker with a crazy girl, nor did she intend to continue provoking conflict.

“Wuming-senpai,” Shokuhou Misaki took out her phone from her bag, “To make it easier to contact each other, let's exchange phone numbers.”

Lin Wuming naturally had no objections, using his mental ability to bring the phone from the bedside table to him.

He had a feeling that the matters concerning "Artificial Intelligence Factory" were unavoidable for him. Since that was the case, exchanging contact information with Shokuhou Misaki could be considered a precaution.

Moreover, compared to "Black Moon Technology", the "Artificial Intelligence Factory" was actually easier to deal with, because they already had a Level 5 esper, Shokuhou Misaki, as an "internal mole."

Even if Lin Wuming did nothing, when the time came, the "Artificial Intelligence Factory" would be destroyed by Shokuhou Misaki.

—If Shokuhou Misaki had indeed seen the original plot from my memories, then there would be even less suspense.

Following the Queen, naturally, he could lie down and win!

Lin Wuming even felt that if Shokuhou Misaki was fast enough, the matters concerning the "Artificial Intelligence Factory" might be resolved while he was still hospitalized and recovering.

After exchanging numbers and confirming they were correct, Shokuhou Misaki didn't linger.

“Well then, I'll take my leave first. I wish you a speedy recovery, Wuming-senpai~” Shokuhou Misaki forcefully ignored the sharp gaze that felt like needles on her back, and left the ward as if no one else was there.

Hachisuka Toumi's gaze was like a sword, fixed on the uninvited guest until she left the ward and her sight was blocked by the door.

“Lin Wuming, that girl is dangerous.” Turning her head to look at the boy on the hospital bed, Hachisuka Toumi didn't hide her emotions.

“…You're actually afraid?” Lin Wuming said with a hint of teasing.

To put it bluntly, in Lin Wuming's opinion, Hachisuka Toumi, who liked to draw her sword and stab people at every turn, was the real dangerous element.

Hachisuka Toumi naturally understood his meaning, and snorted coldly: “I'm serious, Lin Wuming, although my combat power is very strong, that girl… I feel like I can't kill her—honestly, this is the first time I've encountered an enemy like this!”

“Don't just define people as enemies!” Lin Wuming quickly said, “But it's not strange that you have such a judgment. Shokuhou Misaki, she might already be Level 5.”

It was normal for a Level 4 to be unable to defeat a Level 5.

Hachisuka Toumi let out an "Eh" sound, feeling relieved, then frowned even more deeply—she was still concerned about the fact that her sword couldn't kill her target.

On the other side, Shokuhou Misaki left the ward, striding down the hospital corridor, feeling indignant in her heart: “What's up with that strange girl? She's just a crazy woman full of murderous intent. How can they let her roam free outside?”

“And also, what is that hornet so smug about! She's clearly a character who doesn't even appear by name in the original plot!” To vent her frustration, Shokuhou Misaki grabbed the remote control and waved it around randomly, while resolving that the next time they met, she would strike first and give that hornet a brainwashing and mental manipulation package.

“Eh?” Because she had the remote control in hand, Shokuhou Misaki's control over her ability was more precise, “It seems… there are a lot more people who aren't doctors or nurses.”

She immediately noticed that among the white coats coming and going in the hospital, there were quite a few suspicious individuals mixed in.

Gripping the remote control, Shokuhou Misaki turned around on the spot.

In the ward, Lin Wuming was trying to persuade Hachisuka Toumi to abandon her hostility towards Shokuhou Misaki.

“'Mental Out' is indeed a troublesome and intimidating superpower, but Shokuhou Misaki can be trusted, she's a good person.” Lin Wuming said.

However, Lin Wuming was able to come to this conclusion entirely because he was a "transmigrator" who knew the original plot and character settings.

Under normal circumstances, after knowing about Shokuhou Misaki's superpower, normal people would at least feel apprehensive, and then keep a respectful distance.

Hachisuka Toumi's reaction fell within the scope of what a "normal person" should have… of course, she might be slightly more extreme.

Therefore, in her opinion, Lin Wuming's trust in Shokuhou Misaki was very unreasonable; it was simply blind faith, making one suspect that he had been brainwashed by "Mental Out."

Of course, Lin Wuming was certain that his consciousness was clear and that he hadn't been subjected to any brainwashing.

“Shokuhou Misaki is a person of high moral character and won't abuse her superpower.” Lin Wuming said, “She can be trusted.”

“Oh? So that's how you see me~” A girl's voice came from the door, “With Wuming-senpai praising me like that, I'm really embarrassed to do anything to you.”

Shokuhou Misaki had returned.

“What are you doing back here?” Hachisuka Toumi immediately questioned.

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Shokuhou Misaki raised an eyebrow, her starry eyes meeting the other's gaze without showing any weakness.

Then, still ignoring the hornet, she spoke directly to Lin Wuming: “Seeing as Wuming-senpai is praising me like this, I'll give you a small warning~”

Pausing slightly, Shokuhou Misaki continued: “There are a lot of people who aren't doctors or nurses mixed into this hospital, they're all looking for you, Wuming-senpai~”

Please be careful—leaving those words behind, Shokuhou Misaki left leisurely.

Shokuhou Misaki didn't meddle in the affairs of those who had infiltrated the hospital in an attempt to find Lin Wuming.

With the security forces and that hornet protecting him, Lin Wuming's safety shouldn't be a problem.

And also…

“…It seems they aren't here to attack Wuming-kun.”

…

After Shokuhou Misaki left, Hachisuka Toumi decisively tore off the black ribbon from her ponytail: “Is someone coming to assassinate us again?”

The ribbon was wrapped around the girl's palm several times, with the remaining meter or so held straight under the effect of "Absolute Penetration", turning into a sharp sword.

“Don't get excited,” Lin Wuming said, “The entire hospital is currently being guarded by security teachers, there shouldn't be anyone else who dares to attack us. We'll ask Yomikawa-sensei or Tetsuou Tsukuri-sensei later.”

This passive defense strategy didn't suit Hachisuka Toumi's personality, but she couldn't identify the enemy in the crowd, so she had to nod and agree to Lin Wuming's suggestion to wait and see.

As a result, they waited for a week, but no enemies came to attack. Asking the security forces to investigate yielded no clear results.

Just like that, they waited until Lin Wuming was once again preparing to go through the discharge procedures…