A Scientific Urban Detective

The main building of the research institute known as "Talent Factory" essentially belonged to Shun Dongjun alone.

Even the security forces of this building were directly under Shun Dongjun's command. As his directly managed Second Research Lab, "Ideal Ability," Shokuhou Misaki's influence hadn't yet extended there.

Therefore, it was difficult for them to take Dolly directly out of the main entrance.

Even if they could brainwash and control the guards at the entrance, they would be noticed by more guards and researchers inside the building and chased back!

Currently, Shokuhou Misaki's "Mental Out" had only just tentatively advanced to Level 5 and was still unstable, unable to control so many people at once in a short period of time.

Moreover, Dolly's physical condition deteriorated too suddenly, and Shokuhou Misaki hadn't had time to make thorough preparations.

Out of desperation, she had to resort to a backup plan, seeking external assistance by asking Lin Wuming for help!

"I don't understand, Shokuhou, aren't you already Level 5?" Keisaku Kiritto questioned. "Can't you deal with the adults in this facility? Like handling the researchers of 'Internal Evolution,' brainwash and control everyone..."

"Sigh..." Shokuhou Misaki sighed heavily. "That's why people can't trust little girls like you!"

Although they were actually the same age, in Shokuhou Misaki's eyes, Keisaku Kiritto was still an immature child...

Or rather, from the perspective of an eleven or twelve-year-old child, Keisaku Kiritto was already doing very well. It was Shokuhou Misaki who was abnormal—due to her superpower, her mind was too precocious in some aspects.

"Didn't I specifically emphasize that information about my ability level must be kept secret!" Shokuhou Misaki said sternly. "Our situation is not safe. Although we have my superpower as a cover, we are still in enemy territory. Electrical devices like cameras and listening devices are not afraid of my ability!"

A large part of the reason why Shokuhou Misaki was able to control the entire Third Research Lab so smoothly was because she concealed her true ability level, causing the researchers to be careless...

Of course, even if she didn't hide her true strength, those researchers wouldn't be able to resist "Mental Out."

However, enemies outside the laboratory, beyond the range of "Mental Out," would prepare in advance if they learned the accurate information. At that time, Shokuhou Misaki, who had no combat power herself, might encounter an irresistible attack and fall into danger.

Therefore, the mistake Keisaku Kiritto made was fatal.

Seeming to finally realize this, Keisaku Kiritto's face instantly turned pale.

"..." Sighing again, Shokuhou Misaki continued, "So don't blame me, just obediently follow the script~"

The scene before her shattered, and Keisaku Kiritto's spirit lifted, as if waking up from a dream.

The scene before her had changed slightly—researchers were performing emergency treatment on Dolly, but each person had a silver-white spike sticking out of the back of their head.

Keisaku Kiritto recognized it as the liquid metal controlled by her superpower, "Liquid Shadow."

Moving her gaze, where was Shokuhou Misaki in the room?

Was the entire conversation just conducted in her mind?

"Congratulations, you guessed right~" Shokuhou Misaki's sweet voice sounded directly in her mind.

Keisaku Kiritto wanted to turn her head, but found that her body was completely out of her control and she couldn't move at all.

"Don't move," Shokuhou Misaki warned. "Remember your current role—you escaped from the little black room, discovered that Dolly was critically ill, and then used your superpower to threaten the researchers to save her, and called Wuming-senpai for help..."

"Then what about you, Shokuhou? Where are you?"

"I don't know anything about the whole process~ I'm playing with Runko-nee over there right now, so you took advantage of the opportunity."

In other words, the entire conversation was just Keisaku Kiritto's "illusion," and she hadn't actually leaked any information.

A very complicated emotion surfaced in her heart, both relieved and resentful.

"Don't worry, I'll set you free when we break through," Shokuhou Misaki said. "After that, I won't be able to continue taking care of you. Remember the lesson, be careful what you say and do!"

After a moment of silence, Keisaku Kiritto couldn't help but retort, "Shokuhou, you actually have the ability to control everyone, right?"

She had been completely deceived without realizing it, and even after waking up and thinking about it carefully, she still couldn't find a single flaw.

With such terrifying power, Keisaku Kiritto didn't think there was anything she couldn't do.

"I'm not lying to you," Shokuhou Misaki explained. "I can only confirm that my ability is indeed much stronger than when I just advanced to Level 4, but I'm not very sure whether I've become Level 5. And now my ability is still unstable, and it's impossible to control so many people so precisely at the same time."

"In the end, 'Mental Out' is not as powerful and omnipotent as you imagine."

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Perhaps because of the direct "telepathic" communication, Keisaku Kiritto seemed to be able to feel the other party's intentions, knew that Shokuhou Misaki was telling the truth, and nodded in acceptance.

But in fact, Shokuhou Misaki didn't lie, but she didn't tell the whole truth either.

Her "Mental Out" was actually more powerful than what was currently displayed in front of Keisaku Kiritto. As long as she was willing, she could directly take Dolly and Keisaku Kiritto away with her superpower.

If that didn't work, there was still her exclusive equipment, the "Exterior Brain," that she could use. At that time, not to mention just one "Talent Factory," even the people in the entire district would be covered by her ability!

A considerable part of the reason why Shokuhou Misaki didn't choose to act recklessly and instead pretended to be ignorant and continued to lurk in the "Talent Factory" was to use this experimental institution.

Before confirming that "Mental Out" had advanced to Level 5, Shokuhou Misaki was still preparing to continue using the resources here to develop her ability.

At the same time, the "Exterior Brain" was also something she was concerned about.

The "Exterior Brain" was another secret project separate from "Internal Evolution," or rather, that was the true core of the entire project. "Internal Evolution"—allowing Shokuhou Misaki to advance to Level 5—was just a supporting project to serve it.

Just like Dolly's existence was a supporting project to prepare for the "Mass Production Level Upper Project."

The "Exterior Brain" was a gigantic "brain" formed by cultivating a piece of Shokuhou Misaki's cerebral cortex tissue. In a sense, it was like her other brain.

Like the main body, the "Exterior Brain" also possessed the superpower "Mental Out," and its ability level was consistent with the main body, and even the output would be greater.

This meant that by fully utilizing the "Exterior Brain," Shokuhou Misaki's ability could be improved in both quality and quantity, but conversely, if this "equipment" fell into the hands of others, it would become her fatal weakness!

Therefore, Shokuhou Misaki couldn't give up the "Exterior Brain"!