Now that he thought about it, it was on the 14th.
Because he called out "bilibili" as soon as he saw her, the girl released electricity in anger. Unfortunately, the Preceding Article's curly hair was electrocuted.
But even more unfortunate things followed. Mikoto Misaka's ability almost swept through a radius of 200 meters, including the streets of the residential area, causing a regional power outage and even human electrical current disorder. To sum it up in one word, it was "ability loss control."
"RSPK Syndrome", defined as a symptom of a metahuman's ability going berserk for a short period of time. Mikoto's loss of control that day was naturally determined to be due to this, but the trouble didn't end there. Unfortunately, Mr. Ujō was attacked by various abilities on the way to the convenience store, and the cause was all determined to be RSPK Syndrome.
In just half a day, multiple incidents of ability loss control caused Academy City to be more vigilant, and it also made Tōma Jōjō fear metahumans. So when he opened the door and saw Misaka Sister sitting across from Inticus, he smashed the special egg in his hand on the ground, and a quarter of his dinner was almost ruined.
Preceding Article sorrowfully opened the fridge door. Sure enough, the fridge's function was completely lost, and the culprit was the innocent-looking Lv.
3 "Defective Electricity" Misaka Sister.
"You … also lost control of your ability?"
"Not at all. — — Misaka tried to cover up the fact that she broke the fridge with a pure expression. "
Looking at the expressionless Misaka Sister and the hungry Inticus, Preceding Article lamented in his heart. He smiled and avoided Inticus's gaze.
"Then, what are you here for today?"
Misaka Sister suddenly lowered her head solemnly, which made Preceding Article confused.
"I'm very sorry, Misaka wants to ask you for a favor. Misaka is sincerely persuading you to agree. "
"The second half of the sentence completely exposed her bad intentions!" Preceding Article couldn't help but complain, but when he saw Misaka Sister still lowered her head and didn't move, his heart softened. "Ah! I know, I know. Although I don't know how much I can help … I will try my best … "
Misaka Sister slowly raised her head and sat upright with a solemn expression.
"Thank you very much. Misaka, please explain the situation now."
After half an hour of explanation, Lin Sanjiu finally understood one thing from the Preceding Article: the current appearance of RSPK syndrome was not a coincidence.
"The ability user was disturbed by the AIM force field, causing their ability to go berserk. This AIM force field is man-made. Through the Misaka's information network, it could be deduced that someone was maliciously causing the ability users to lose control. Misaka explained in a friendly manner. "
"Wait … wait, who are these people …?"
"It's the anti-Gakuen City faction. They're using Academy City's technology to attack Academy City."
Preceding Article scratched his head. "I have a general understanding of the situation. Ah … it's not that I don't want to help you, I just want to ask … why are you looking for me? As you can see, I'm just an ordinary high school student, and the 'Fantasy Killer' is only useful against supernatural phenomena. I really can't imagine what little Mr. Ujō can do in the face of an armed group with real guns and live ammunition … "
Misaka Sister tilted her head.
"Misaka didn't ask you to do anything, it's just that the interference device. As far as Misaka and I know, the principle seems to be based on the AIM force field and also the effect of your 'Fantasy Killer.' Misaka just thinks that there might be a connection between the two. Misaka boldly stated her guess. "
"It's … the principle of the 'Fantasy Killer'?!"
Even Lin Sanjiu himself couldn't understand the existence of the Preceding Article, but it was applied to a scientific device. This really surprised him. But what Misaka Sister said next was like a bolt from the blue to Lin Sanjiu.
"The enemy's intention is to trigger a Poltergeist. This way, Academy City's population of 2.3 million will be destroyed. Misaka said in a hurried tone. "
“.....！”
"Misaka believes that you also know that the outbreak of RSPK in a large number of Metahumans will cause a natural disaster. I'm afraid that their plan is to use Poltergeist to destroy Academy City, and this plan is already starting to take shape. This morning, Onii-sama's ability going out of control is a sign. Misaka explained. "
Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu clenched his right fist on his knee. He gritted his teeth and suddenly spoke to Misaka Sister.
"Where are those guys?"
"… Misaka is here to inform you of the situation. I just want to ask you to leave Academy City as soon as possible. You're Misaka's benefactor, and Misaka believes that it's her duty to warn you to stay away from danger … "
"— What I'm asking is, where are those guys?"
Misaka Sister was stunned. Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu's unwavering gaze almost pierced through her, causing her to waver.
"Don't think that Academy City is your battlefield. This time, let me destroy this cruel reality!"
— — —
He didn't retreat.
He didn't cower.
Tōma Jōjō revealed a dazzling smile. At that moment, Misaka Sister's heart was filled with an indescribable feeling.
"School District 17, Real Woodworking Research Institute. Misaka answered honestly. "
Seeing Tōma Jōjō's thoughtful expression, Misaka Sister immediately added, "Not only are you making a move, Academy City is also making a move, but I'm afraid that you don't belong to Academy City's faction. Misaka is unwilling to tell you. "
"What's going on?"
"Let's let that person explain these things. Misaka cleverly hid her expression of being afraid of trouble. "
'What the hell? Is she trying to keep me in suspense? ' Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu looked at Misaka Sister with dissatisfaction. Then, he suddenly thought of something. "The 'person' you're talking about … who is …?"
The doorbell rang. Misaka Sister looked up and said expressionlessly. "Ah, you're here. You gave me the map, but you're still late. What a rude person. Misaka didn't want to open the door at all. "
"Okay, okay, I'll open the door …"
Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu stood up helplessly. Then, Misaka Sister spoke again. "… It's your partner for the next operation. You've met him before. Misaka said it in a volume that she didn't want you to hear. "
'Met him before?' The number of people Mr. Ujō had met couldn't be counted with seven or eight hands … Complaining about the Preceding Article, Lin Sanjiu opened the door. At the same time, he heard a voice that was obviously suppressing her anger.
"You bastard … Can't you give me a digital map? What the hell is going on with this graffiti?! "
'Huh?'
His heart rate sped up, his body tensed up, and his breathing quickened. Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu froze on the spot. In her dizzy vision, she saw a familiar color —
— the terrifying white color that symbolized turbidity and madness.
Accelerator was standing in front of his house angrily. He was holding a piece of paper that couldn't be recognized as a map. His ferocious eyes suddenly froze when he saw the Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu.
"Ah … Did I go the wrong way?"
Accelerator didn't pay attention to the dumbfounded Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu. He stared at the map Misaka Sister gave him and muttered to himself. Finally, he turned around and walked away helplessly.
"Damn it, I'll teach her a lesson when I find her …"
Accelerator was furious at Misaka Sister. They had agreed to come together, but she left him with a badly drawn map. He wanted to leave this place as soon as possible. Suddenly, a voice came from behind him.
"Accelerator … Accelerator!"
Accelerator stopped in his tracks and slowly and reluctantly turned his head.
Then, he saw a certain unfortunate and powerless person timidly push Misaka Sister in front of him. "… Misaka Sister is here …"
"You betrayed your comrade. Misaka Lin Sanjiu will never trust you again. Misaka Lin Sanjiu looked at her feet with a sad expression. "
Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu muttered in a low voice. Then, she raised her head and calmly said to Accelerator.
"Welcome, welcome. The first person Misaka Lin Sanjiu failed to meet was the number one Accelerator of Academy City. She felt a sense of accomplishment. Misaka Lin Sanjiu cheered. "
Accelerator was furious. "I'll kill you!"
— — —
After a lot of trouble, the three of them finally sat down in the living room.
The expressionless Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu. The sweaty Tōma Jōjō. The murderous Accelerator. There was also a starving Inticus Lin Sanjiu on the floor.
No matter how you looked at it, it wasn't a harmonious scene.
"Right … Right, Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu, what do you mean by 'I belong to different factions from Academy City'?" Trying to break the cold atmosphere, the Preceding Article asked with a forced smile.
Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu quickly gave Accelerator a look. Then, she calmly covered her mouth with both hands and said that the explanation task would be transferred to someone else.
Accelerator unhappily twitched his mouth, but still helplessly spoke.
"Those bastards are using machines to interfere, so they need precise instructions. Academy City has already sent people to destroy the machines, but they'll probably leave the instructions behind. "
"Leave it behind … what will happen?"
Accelerator held his chin with his hand and said absent-mindedly.
"They'll become Academy City's weapon and be used as a threat."
The Preceding Article shuddered. Although he didn't understand the dark side of Academy City as well as Accelerator, he could still imagine — — to use chaos as a means of attack, to treat Metahumans as weapons, this cruel and cold-blooded method would cause a lot of damage!
"If by any chance, Misaka Lin Sanjiu won't be able to resist Academy City's orders, so Misaka Lin Sanjiu will tell you this information while she still has her own consciousness. Misaka Lin Sanjiu said seriously. "Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu blinked her dull eyes and suddenly smiled.
"— — If Misaka Lin Sanjiu really becomes your enemy, please don't hold back."
The Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu wanted to say something, but Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu made a shushing gesture. She turned to the Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu. "This is Misaka Lin Sanjiu's suggestion. Since you insist on staying in Academy City, you should act together with this person. Misaka Lin Sanjiu quietly poked Accelerator with her finger. "
"Together with the First Article?" The Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu's eyes widened in surprise. He carefully looked at Accelerator, and sure enough, the Esper also had an expression of "complete disbelief."
"Hah? Why do I have to stay by his side like a nanny … Besides, this guy isn't even useful! "
Immediately rejected by the First Article, the Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu's face was covered in tears.
"No, Misaka Lin Sanjiu thinks this is necessary." Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu calmly analyzed, "The appearance of RSPK Syndrome is due to the interference of the AIM force field. Then, wouldn't the power of 'Fantasy Killer' play a role in counteracting the interference? Perhaps this can become a trump card in our counterattack. Misaka Lin Sanjiu is considerate enough to explain it to you. "
'So … I'm that powerful?'
After recovering slightly from the shock, The Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu sat up straight and listened to the conversation between the other two.
Accelerator was silent for a while and frowned slightly.
"But this also means that this powerless person will also be eliminated as an unstable factor in the enemy's plan."
Eh eh eh eh eh?!!
This is a lie! This has to be a joke! Mr. Ujō didn't do anything that would cause people to hate him! Why did he have to be treated so unfairly!
The Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu's eyes were blank as he slowly exhaled. "As expected, it's still … unfortunate …"
Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu stared at The Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu's melancholy face and said emotionlessly. "You don't have to worry about this, because …" She pointed her finger at Accelerator and made an unquestionable declaration!
"… For the next few days, The First Article of Academy City will temporarily be your bodyguard."
"Ah … I see, this way I can be at ease … Hey, wait! You're saying that Accelerator is … going to be my bodyguard …?! "
The Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu pointed at Accelerator and shouted at Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu, completely ignoring The First Article's darkening expression.
"That's right, because the enemy is an armed group, and they're not your type of opponent, Misaka Lin Sanjiu thinks that it's better to leave it to The First Article. To be honest, Misaka Lin Sanjiu doesn't really feel at ease explaining. "Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu turned her face away in an attempt to get away with it.
"Tsk …" Accelerator made an impatient sound and also turned his face away.
It seemed like … even the strongest person in the academy didn't explicitly refuse. Could it be that she wasn't unwilling?
The Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu awkwardly scratched his face and stammered, "I-I understand. Let's do it that way then."
"Ohhhh, Misaka Lin Sanjiu sincerely applauds the two of you." The Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu had a bad feeling when he saw Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu's strange expression. Although her expression didn't change much, it seemed like she was … secretly laughing?
Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu suddenly asked after clapping her hands a few times. "Speaking of which, the two of you … have become partners in this operation. What do you think? Misaka Lin Sanjiu pretended to be curious and asked. "
"So troublesome," Accelerator muttered angrily as he turned his face away without any intention of looking at the Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu.
"That's a really fitting speech for Accelerator. What about you? "Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu shook her head and turned to the Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu.
The Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu trembled as he looked at Accelerator beside him. Then, with a pale face and a trembling voice, he risked being beaten up by The First Article and spat out that sentence —
"— How unfortunate!"
— —
Thinking back, that was on the 14th.
The memories of the past were so beautiful and dazzling, so beautiful that they seemed like illusions. At that time, he was distressed by the attacks of the hungry Inticus, and he casually complained to Misaka Sister Lin Sanjiu. While he was on tenterhooks with The First Article, he always felt a sense of novelty as he lived an ordinary and peaceful life.
The Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu wiped out all the scenes of the past that appeared in his mind. He forced himself to calm down, took a few steps forward, and then knelt down on the ground.
In the huge room, there were countless messy processors and wires. At this moment, they were all silent. A deathly silence filled the room.
Accelerator slid down on the ground as he leaned against the huge screen behind him. His eyes were closed, and the arrogant smile remained on his face. As if he was looking down on them, as if he was mocking them, as if he was crying. The First Article sat there quietly.
It was so quiet that it was unnatural.
It was so quiet that it seemed like it would disappear in the next moment.
The Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu's trembling hand reached out and grabbed Accelerator's wrist.
The slender, pale wrist had no pulse at all.
"Accelerator … Accelerator?"
There was no response, and it was impossible to get a response.
The Preceding Article Lin Sanjiu felt a numbing pain all over his body, as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water over him. He maintained his kneeling position sluggishly as he gasped in pain.
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