Everyone was speechless when they heard Fangzheng's answer.
"How can magic exist in this world?"
Misaka Mikoto was the first to retort. However, Fangzheng shook his head in response to Misaka Mikoto's retort.
"It's fine if you're just joking, but if you really think that way, then it's illogical."
"Huh?"
Misaka Mikoto was completely dumbfounded when she heard Fangzheng's answer.
"Why?"
"Because magic is just a term used to describe the existence of certain phenomena. It's not the nature of things."
Fangzheng took a sip of his iced red tea and continued to explain.
"For example, modern people can use lighters and make video calls through mobile phones. However, if you travel back in time a thousand years and use your mobile phone to make a video call to someone thousands of miles away, the people of that era would also think that it's magic. Why? Because in their eyes, magic is something they can't understand. It's something that can't be done with common sense. Look, people back then could only send messages back and forth through letters. They wouldn't have thought of the technology to communicate with each other thousands of miles away. "
Having said that, Fangzheng spread out his hands.
"That's why they would think that it's magic. However, you should know that it's not magic. Even if you don't really understand the theory behind it, you should at least have some knowledge about radio waves, communication technology, and so on. To you, this is something that modern civilization can do, right? "
The others nodded in agreement. They had to admit that it was the first time they heard something like that. It was quite interesting.
"To put it simply, magic itself describes phenomena that people can't understand. It's something that's impossible at the current level of civilization. Therefore, the fact that magic doesn't exist doesn't have to be said for certain. Magic and science aren't natural opposites. For example … "
Fangzheng pointed at Misaka Mikoto as he spoke.
"The lightning that Misaka Mikoto released just now would've been hailed as the daughter of the Thunder God if it happened a few hundred years ago. They might've even written down some myths and epics about how the Thunder God controlled lightning to scorch the earth … Can you say that they're wrong?"
"No, of course not, but … this isn't magic. It's superpower!"
"Oh? Really? Then please explain, how do you control lightning? How do you use a human body to guide, control, and manipulate electricity? "
"This …"
Misaka Mikoto was stumped by Fangzheng's simple question. It was not that her grades were bad. In fact, Misaka Mikoto was very familiar with the principles, formulas, and effects of electricity.
But the question was … how did she manipulate electricity with a human body?
"This … is because of superpowers …"
"So where do superpowers come from? How does it work? "
"This …"
Misaka Mikoto was completely dumbfounded. She was not the only one. Even Blackie and Chu Chun furrowed their brows. They had never thought about it before. For ability users like them, unleashing their abilities was as common as eating and drinking, but when someone asked where this ability came from … and how it was used, they were left speechless.
"So you see, there's no difference between superpowers and magic. They're basically the same."
Fangzheng spread out his hands with a grin. Tearaway blinked curiously and looked at Misaka Mikoto.
"Misaka, you don't know either? I thought every ability user knows where their abilities come from! "
"That's normal. There's nothing strange about it."
"Is that so?"
"Yes, this is often the case in science. First, a certain phenomenon is discovered, then they investigate how the phenomenon came about. Many things are like that. It's not strange that it can't be explained, because maybe it's because your current level of civilization and productivity haven't kept up. Take the example of long-distance communication with mobile phones. Why couldn't humans from hundreds or thousands of years ago understand it and accept it with common sense? Because they didn't have the productivity in this area, nor did they have the theory in this area, let alone the foundation in this area. "
With that said, Fangzheng chuckled.
"So, how superpowers or magic are produced and used may still be a mystery, but one day, with the development of human civilization, we'll be able to solve this riddle. That's why so many scientists are working and researching this."
"Mr. Fangzheng, what you said is really interesting."
Tearaway became excited when he heard that.
"What you said is much more interesting than what the teachers in school say. They only talk about things that people can't understand, like quantum theory or something … Sigh, if only you were our teacher, Mr. Fangzheng …"
As he spoke, Lei Zi laid on the table in boredom. Compared to the others, class was the most painful for Lei Zi. After all, everyone had abilities, even Chu Chun. On the other hand, he was the only one who didn't have any. It was like watching a group of people happily playing a game, but he did not even know how to activate the game …
"Even if I'm your teacher, I might not be able to make you a superpower user. It's important to be realistic."
Fangzheng waved his hand.
"Actually, the way I see it, superpowers are a bit like a gift. Look, some people are born with a good voice, some are born tone-deaf. Some people think that geometry is very simple, some people can't understand it no matter how hard they try. Why would there be such a change? Is it because of their bodies? For example, a good singer might have different vocal cords than an ordinary person? Or is there a difference in the vocal process? Or is it because their brain has a different level of analysis of the voice? "
"Hmm …. Sounds complicated …."
"Of course, if it was simple, it would've been solved a long time ago."
With that said, Fangzheng looked at the time, patted Riko beside him, and stood up.
"Alright, it's getting late. We'll take our leave now. You should go home and rest."
"Ah, right, access control!"
Misaka Mikoto and Kuroko shivered when they heard that. They hurriedly took out their phones to check the time and breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, there was still enough time.
"Ah, right."
Just before they left, Fangzheng seemed to have thought of something. He turned around and looked at Kuroko.
"Hey … Miss Shirai, it's best if you change your underwear next time. I think the one you're wearing now … has a bad influence."
After saying that, Fangzheng turned around and walked out of the restaurant with Riko. On the other hand, Kuroko's face turned red and her body stiffened when she heard Fangzheng's words. Only then did she remember that when she attacked Shirai earlier, Fangzheng seemed to have grabbed her leg and looked up …
"No … no …"
"Miss Shirai?"
"Don't yayayayaya —!!!"
A piercing scream was heard in an instant. Fangzheng had already left the restaurant.
For Fangzheng, meeting the protagonists of the anime was a pleasant surprise, but there was also a downside. After interacting with Misaka Mikoto, he helplessly realized that he did not have any feelings for her at all. In other words, this level 5 superpower user did not have anything similar to the coordinate core data.
He thought that she was the same as Louise, but it seemed like that was not the case.
Since Misaka did not have it, the other superpowers were probably the same as well. However, Fangzheng still had to take a look at them before he could say anything.
Speaking of which, if it was not those superpowers, then it should be that fantasy killer?
In short, he had to observe the situation first.
Just like that, Fangzheng's day passed by peacefully. Early the next morning, he sent Riko to the Military Investigation Institute and returned to the research institute while yawning.
However, to Fangzheng's surprise, not long after he returned to the research institute, Fangzheng saw an unexpected person through the surveillance camera.
"Zuotianlei? What's she doing here? "
Fangzheng's curiosity was piqued when he saw Teiko walking around the entrance of the research institute looking for something. He decisively walked out of the research institute and opened the door to greet Teiko who was wandering outside.
"Yo, what are you doing here?"
"Ah, Mr. Fangzheng!"
Teiko seemed relieved when she saw Fangzheng come out.
"Umm … .is this really your research institute? I was a little worried that I was in the wrong place …."
"Oh? You're here for me? "
Fangzheng was not surprised that Zuotianlei could find his way here. After all, he had given his name cards to them yesterday.
"Yes, but I didn't expect this research institute to look so …."
With that said, Tears looked up in embarrassment. It was no wonder that she stopped in her tracks. The Quantum Nerve Research Institute had been completely remodeled by Fangzheng overnight, and it had been completely transformed. The outer walls looked like they were made of solid geometry, and inside, there was a glass dome that was more than ten meters tall and all sorts of grandiose decorations. This made Tears shrink back at the sight of it.
She originally wanted to find a guard to ask about the situation, but there was not a single person here ….
"It's fine. Come in and talk."
Fangzheng didn't mind. He pushed the door open and let Teiko in. He then brought her to the reception room. Teiko looked curiously at the decorations around her along the way. She obviously couldn't take her eyes off of them.
"Mr. Fangzheng, this place is just like in a sci-fi movie …."
"After all, isn't it more important to scare people?"
In response to Teiko's sigh, Fangzheng only chuckled. He took two bottles of drinks and sat on the sofa. He placed the drinks in front of Teiko.
"So, Mr. Zuotian …."
"Ah, just call me Teiko."
"Okay, then Teiko, why are you looking for me?"
"This …."
In response to Fangzheng's question, Teiko was a little embarrassed. She clenched her teeth and asked as if she had made up her mind.
"That …. Mr. Fangzheng, you mentioned before that you're researching how to give abilities to people without abilities, right?"
"Yes, that's right."
"Then … then I'd like to join your experiment. Can I?"
Having said that, Lei Zi mustered up his aura and looked up at Fangzheng. Fangzheng chuckled in response.
"You haven't even seen what my experiment looks like, and you want to join it? Aren't you afraid that I'll cut your body open like those Frankenstein monsters in the movies, and then install some instruments or something like that inside? "
"Huh? This … .it can't be …. "
"I'm just kidding. Although I'm indeed doing biological research, it's just basic research, at the genetic level. It doesn't involve specific organs …. Hmm, so you want to join the experiment too? It's not impossible. After all, I do need a comparison. "
After saying that, Fangzheng glanced at Teiko.
"You're a person without abilities?"
"Yes …."
Teiko was a little depressed when he mentioned this topic.
"Can I join?"
"Of course not. If you want to join, I'll have to explain first. You know the purpose of this experiment. We need to make adjustments, draw blood, and do some tests …. In other words, your body will be examined and your blood drawn. Is that okay with you?"
"This … .is not a problem!"
Teiko was a little afraid when he heard that his blood was to be drawn, but he immediately nodded.
"Very well."
After receiving the answer, Fangzheng smiled faintly.
"Then, let's sign the contract."
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