Academy City's Puppet Master

Ling Xingye looked down at the scene in front of him from a high position, and suddenly felt as if he was back on the stage, when everyone was watching him.

——I see, there is no difference between being a leader and performing on stage...

"Good evening everyone." Ling Xingye responded to everyone with a smile.

The unscrupulous boys turned even paler, there was a constant crackling sound, and the weapons fell to the ground.

Obviously there was only that one person in front of them, but they felt that they were surrounded by both inside and outside, and it was impossible to escape.

Behind Ling Xingye, Misaka Misuzu looked at the dramatic scene in surprise.

She couldn't imagine that this gentleman who came from a famous school and treated others had such a side.And it's not surprising that the equally excellent girl next to him, Shiranuo Tong, took it for granted.

——That girl Mikoto, what kind of characters do you know?

Ling Xingye stood up and ordered: "Catch them all, and by the way, ask who is the 'higher-up' behind them."

After a short period of commotion, the group of unscrupulous boys who hunted down Misaka Misuzu were all arrested.

These days, the members of the law enforcement team cooperate with the security forces on patrol all day long, and they have learned a little bit of police arrest techniques; coupled with the presence of a few sword masters using wooden knives, these unscrupulous teenagers can't make waves at all.

"Okay, we can go there." Tufang Hu turned around and said.

Misaka Mikoto couldn't wait a long time ago, and hurried over.

And Shirai Heizi looked at Hijikata Hu with a complicated expression: "You are behind the push?"

Just now they were beside Hijikata Hu, so they could clearly see that it was this man who was secretly controlling the timing of people's appearance.

And that team of kendo masters was brought by Hijikata himself.

"No." Escort Tufang pushed his sunglasses, "The one who can control everything is always the starry night. I just prepared the stage, actors and props for him in advance."

"Who are you?" Shirai Heizi asked, and their disciplinary committee had been paying attention to Ling Xingye, but ignored this character hidden in his shadow.

"Hehe, I'm Xingye's partner."

……

"Mom! Are you alright!"

Misaka Mikoto squeezed through the crowd all the way, and finally came to the middle of the crowd.

Ling Xingye was busy talking with the cadres under him, when he saw her coming, he just nodded slightly and pointed to the back.

Misaka Mikoto said thank you and ran straight over.

Very sweetly, several female members were taking care of Misaka Misuzu, and even brought folding chairs, towels, refreshments and hot tea.

A doctor-like person in a white coat was walking by.

Surrounded in the middle, Misaka Misuzu accepted meticulous care at a loss, with a dazed look on her face.

Beside him, Shizhihuotong was also surrounded in the middle asking about his health, somewhat helpless.

"This is Xingye's group of armed incompetents?" Misaka Mikoto looked at the scene in front of her with a delicate expression.

It feels... different from the Yakuza organization in my impression.

===Chapter 28 Make Changes===

"I'm sorry to surprise you." After dealing with all the cadres under him, Ling Xingye came to Misaka Misuzu and sincerely apologized.

In any case, since he has acknowledged the identity of the "leader", he is responsible for the attack on Misaka Misuzu.

"It doesn't matter, it turns out that I didn't get hurt..." Misaka Misuzu said hastily.

The crowd receded gradually like flowing water.

In the end, only Hijikata and his team of wooden swordsmen were left.

After that, Tu Fanghu greeted Ling Xingye, and then simply led them away.

"Wait!" Shirai Heizi stopped him, "Where did you find these people?"

She pointed at those kendo masters, who were different from other people who armed groups of incompetents. Their gestures exuded a "professional" and "elite" aura.Even as a layman, she can feel their difference.

It can be said that if it is placed in the Warring States Period, this is a group of warriors that can separate one side.

Coupled with Hijikata's ambition, Shirai Kuroko, who is a discipline committee member, had to care.

"Ah, don't worry about it." Hijikata said with a smile, "They are just the chief generals of the Kendo clubs in various schools."

"How is it possible!" Shirai Heizi exclaimed in surprise, "How could such a person join you!"

In her opinion, the leaders of the school clubs are undoubtedly students who are good enough in at least some aspects, and they have nothing to do with the "waste recycling bin" like the group of armed incompetents.

Hijikata looked back at her and said, "Your understanding of the group of armed incompetents is too superficial."

……

Misaka Mikoto looked Ling Xingye up and down carefully, looking amazed.

"Hey, what's there to see?" Ling Xingye said.

"Look at the legendary leader of the group of armed incompetents." Misaka Mikoto said, "Hey, Xingye, when did you change your mind? Didn't you always refuse to accept this position?"

"It can't be helped, it's one moment and another moment." Ling Xingye shrugged.

"Since they all think this is a 'group'..." Ling Xingye looked up at the sky, "Then I will make the armed incapable people a 'group'."

Misaka Meiling observed Ling Xingye from the side, and commented: "Although the route is a bit off, it is indeed excellent... I have to say that Miqin's kid has a good eye for making friends."

Then she saw Hitomi Shiranui silently following Ling Xingye, and her eyes moved back and forth between her and her daughter.

"... Tsk, I don't feel like an opponent at all."

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Misaka Mikoto looked over vigilantly, "By the way, why did you provoke those bad people?"

Misaka Misuzu took out the documents related to the school transfer application from her bag.

"Special transfer application?" Ling Xingye and Shiranui Tong recognized the format of the document at a glance.

Then immediately guessed the real reason.

"Aren't you willing to let Misaka Mikoto go?" Hitomi Shiranui said.

"Mom..." Misaka Mikoto looked complicated, "Are you serious?"

Misaka Misuzu smiled and tore the document in half.

"It's a wise choice." Ling Xingye said, "Even if you really want to leave, it's best not to use this method. Others are fine, but as one of the only eight level 5s in the world, Meiqin wants to leave Disengagement from normal channels ... is almost impossible."

"It is undeniable that this is part of the reason." Misaka Misuzu took out the lighter again and lit the torn document, "But I should trust you more."

She looked at the boys and girls in front of her, including her daughter: "After this incident, I deeply understand that Academy City is not a perfect place, and it can even be said to be very dangerous, but with you here—as Mikoto's friends , being able to help her and protect her... As a mother, I feel very relieved."

Misaka Mikoto blushed at her mother's affectionate confession.

But before she could respond, she saw a figure flash by beside her.

"Please don't worry! Leave my sister to me, and Heizi will definitely protect her!"

Misaka Mikoto's crimson face suddenly turned blood red.

"Kuroko!!!"

Regardless of her reserve in front of her mother, Misaka Mikoto released an electric shock reflexively.

The familiar scene immediately brought everyone back to the familiar daily rhythm.

After that, Misaka Mikoto asked for leave from school and decided to stay with her mother tonight and protect her by the way.

At the same time, Ling Xingye also arranged for his subordinates to protect him.

After all this was done, it was late at night.

The last enthusiasm of the Daihasei Festival is radiating in Academy City.

Ling Xingye and Hitomi Shiranui strolled on the street, wandering in the fiery atmosphere.

"In the end, Starry Night's puppet show performance still failed." Shiranui Hitomi said.

"In contrast, there are too many 'performances' that cannot be made public." Ling Xingye smiled wryly.

The plan couldn't keep up with the changes, and as a result, during this year's Daba Star Festival—almost everything unfolded in the form of going against Ling Xingye's wishes.

Obviously wanted to stage a "theater version" puppet show, but it was canceled due to the successive occurrence of various events.

He obviously didn't want to accept the position of "leader", but he actually assumed the corresponding responsibilities during the Daha Star Festival, and now he even directly admits this identity.

He obviously wanted to take this opportunity to deepen his relationship with Hitomi Shiranui, but the relationship between the two almost collapsed.

Mingming met his "confidant" in acting for the first time, but in the end he became an endless enemy...

Thinking of this, Ling Xingye couldn't help but sigh heavily.

Hitomi Shiranui stretched out his hand to smooth his frowning brows: "Okay, let's think about something happy, at least all the incidents are successfully concluded, and there are no victims, right?"

"Yes Yes."

"Also, remember to explain the matter to Sister Yang first tomorrow."

"Okay okay."

"But having said that, I'm also very curious..." Hitomi Shiranui asked again, "Why did Xingye suddenly accept the position of 'leader'?"

"I found that my life seems to be arranged." Ling Xingye said.

"Maybe it's just your illusion."

"I know." Ling Xingye nodded, "But this possibility is not ruled out, is it? So I think..."

Ling Xingye looked down at his hands: "I want to control my life in my own way. Since even my character may be controlled, maybe I can make some decisions that go against my original intention, such as...becoming a leader. "

The two chatted while walking to the school.

Escorting Hitomi Shiranui back to the downstairs of the dormitory, when she was about to say goodbye, she suddenly saw someone running from a distance.

It was a girl in hospital clothes, who seemed to have run out from the school hospital.

Behind, Liu Yinjian can be seen galloping all the way to catch up.

Shi Zhihuotong also noticed the situation over there, she carefully identified it, and suddenly said in surprise: "Ayao? She has awakened!"