A Certain Scientific Bee-eater

Shokuhou Misaki immediately opened his eyes and turned to look at Misaka Mikoto, interrupting the other party's words.

"Fanfeng paid for the medical expenses for you. If you want to pay it back, pay it back to her."

Misaka Mikoto explained in anger.

Junko Fanfeng...?

Shokuhou Caoqi followed the other party's line of sight and looked at the girl with purple double braids next to her, and her face couldn't help becoming a little complicated.

To be honest, after the 'talent room' was over, she no longer wanted or could say that she could no longer establish a relationship of mutual trust like a friend.

Using [Mind Mastery], she can read other people's thoughts and even modify other people's memories and preferences at will.

She can make a crying person smile from the heart in the next moment, she can also make a normal person become self-pity and want to commit suicide, and even make two people with irresolvable hatred fall in love with each other.

For Shokuhou Caoqi, the emotions contained in human beings and the distance between people can all be manipulated like a program. Even if she doesn't actively use it, the AIM diffusion force field, which is an lv5 superpower, can also be manipulated. It radiates around all the time.

She couldn't tell which of other people's perceptions and feelings of her were real and which were influenced by her own abilities.

Therefore, although she was a little touched by Fanfeng Runzi's closeness and kindness, she couldn't accept it with peace of mind, and of course it was impossible to become friends.

The only thing she could do was keep her distance from each other.

- 'I'll give it back to you later'

When Shokuhou Misaki was about to speak like this,

"Huh? No need, Shokuhou-sama, this amount of money is nothing to me, and I can only help Shokuhou-sama with these trivial matters..."

Fanfeng Junzi waved his hand quickly and said, but at the end of the sentence, he lowered his head and looked a little depressed.

"By the way, Shokuhou, I happened to hear some of what you said just now. Who is the boy who attacked you? Their goal is lv5?"

Seeing this, Misaka Mikoto couldn't help but change the subject.

"I only know that he belongs to an organization called 'Dead Knot', and the goal of that organization seems to be to eliminate lv5. Before I could ask for more detailed information, the other party was out of my control."

Shokuhou Caoqi shook his head slightly when he heard the words.

However, at least a clear clue has been obtained. The costume on the other side and the name of the organization 'Dead Knot'. Although I don't know who is behind the scenes, it is easy to trace it based on the identity of the young knight.

She's not some submissive sheep.

Being so laborious to seek her own vitality, her self-esteem as lv5 does not allow her to retreat to seek protection in the safe house.

"Is that so...then I too—"

Misaka Mikoto nodded knowingly, then pointed to her bright face with her finger,

"no!"

However, he was interrupted immediately by Shokuhou Misaki.

"I haven't said anything yet!"

"Anyway, Misaka-san just wanted to get involved because he thought it was interesting, right? Save it, it's not the same as going to the streets to find gangsters and trouble. If you're not careful, you might endanger your vitality."

Shokuhou Cao Qi Tan spread his hands with a helpless expression, and looked at Misaka Mikoto with sad eyes,

"Misaka-san, whose head is full of muscle strength, let's go back and play at home."

Indeed, if Misaka Mikoto, who is also lv5 with her, joins in, the danger of the matter may be greatly reduced.

On the other hand, for Misaka Mikoto, the solution must be to simply and rudely hit the door, which is naturally feasible if the true identity and location of the enemy is determined.

But now, it is obvious that there are other people behind the 'Dead Knot' organization.

If you act rashly, you will definitely startle the snake, let the master behind the scene escape, and the clues are broken.It's even harder to find the enemy.

She didn't want to be on guard against attacks from the dark all the time in her future life.

"What, it's clear that you are more like a primary school student between the two of us?"

Misaka Mikoto frowned and said angrily,

"And since those people's goal is lv5, it means that I am also one of their goals, right? This is not something that has nothing to do with me. Even if you don't agree, I will investigate it in my own way."

This guy looks serious...

Shokuhou Caoqi couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, and then reluctantly sighed and said,

"Okay, let's work together, but please don't act, act, or act without permission, Misaka-san."

Although it was forced to agree, it might be more beneficial to her than detrimental.After all, as long as Misaka Mikoto's ability is used well, it can play a big role in obtaining information——

Gollum-

At this moment, a sound like a roar of a monster suddenly sounded in the ward.

"Ahh~ to make such a ladylike voice, as expected of Misaka-san☆~"

Shokuhou Caoqi covered his mouth and smiled, and looked at the girl in front of him strangely.

"What, what, it's obviously very ordinary... After all, it's not because of you and I that I didn't have lunch. Wouldn't my conscience hurt in gloating over there!"

Misaka Mikoto hurriedly covered her stomach with her hands, her cheeks flushed, and said angrily.

"No, no, I'm in the state of a perfect queen at all times, so I won't send out this—"

Shokuhou Caoqi said with a complacent expression, but the words were not finished yet.

Gollum-

The stomach growled in disgust.

The expression on her face suddenly stiffened.

ps: Fanfeng Runzi: Please wait a moment, the dinner I have prepared will be delivered soon~

Misaka Mikoto (pick up the lemon juice on the table): Speaking of which, not only did I not eat, because I was afraid...I didn't even dare to drink water, but I couldn't help it... Anyway, let me drink some water...

Shokuhou Caoqi (stunned): Wait, that's what they drank just now—

Misaka Mikoto: Huh?Don't be so stingy, I'll buy another one for you later...

Shokuhou Caoqi (infuriated): That's not the reason at all!Are you doing this on purpose or are you really retarded!

26. Post, you can post it

Take the tram to the west at the platform closest to the school garden, crossing the eighth and ninth school districts in the middle, and come to the periphery of Academy City.

No.20 a school district.

It is not only the location of Academy City's water source, but also the only mountainous area in the area.

Although there are no large, medium or small schools and almost no residential buildings, there are scattered research institutes affiliated to several famous universities and high schools.

Although otherwise completely deserted.

Go along the winding mountain road to the highest mountain in the center of the school district. There is an old geothermal power plant on the top of the mountain. Since its internal equipment is usually operated autonomously, special maintenance will be carried out every once in a while. personnel to be responsible for maintenance.

By the way, there is also a circular artificial lake next to the power plant.

Although it is not clear why the artificial lake was built near the power plant, because of the existence of the artificial lake, animals or birds on the mountain often go there to fetch water.

The mountain road in the forest is quiet and cool. If there is a cable car or a sightseeing car, you can naturally relax and enjoy the surrounding natural scenery while drinking tea. However,——

"...haha...haha..."

Shokuhou, who was climbing the mountain, stopped, bent over, put his hands on his knees, and breathed desperately to get oxygen.

The time is now July 8th.

A week ago, she encountered the urban legend of [Someone is watching you], that is, she would feel a strange gaze outside for no reason.

But only afterward did she realize that what she encountered was not that urban legend, but that someone was indeed eyeing her.

The juvenile organization called 'Dead Knot' was established for the purpose of eliminating lv5. The reason is unknown. It seems to be funded by capable people behind it, and she is the opponent's first target.

Shokuhou Misaki, who originally wanted to solve it on his own, encountered a member of 'Dead Knot' in a dark alley.

The opponent was wearing a costume specially tailored to her abilities, which almost wiped out her vitality.

Fortunately, she was rescued by Misaka Mikoto, who was passing by, so that Xiang Xiaoyu would not die.

After hearing what happened to her, Misaka Mikoto expressed her desire to help (actually, to join in the fun), and after a week of investigation, Shokuhou Misaki finally locked down the stronghold of the 'Dead Knot' organization through her intelligence network.

That is the destination of her trip - the geothermal power plant on the top of the mountain.

"Hey, why did you stop?"

Misaka Mikoto, who had already swung away from Shokuhou and prayed for a few dozen meters, noticed the situation here, then she frowned and turned to look.

"By the way, Fanfeng-san originally wanted to inform the Discipline Committee and the Security Guard, why did you propose that only the two of us come over in secret?"

"To... If I guess correctly... As the other party is in Academy City, the police... Guards and Disciplinary Committees are here... It won't help us much, but will get us in the way..."

Shokuhou Misaki explained intermittently, then fell to the side as if giving up, leaning against the tree trunk.

"Ah... I, I can't do it... Rest for a while... If I continue to be exhausted like this, I will die before I see those 'dead knots'..."

As for whether the uniform will be soiled or not, at this time, she can't care about it at all.

"We've only walked less than one-fifth of the way, although I already knew that your athletic ability is very poor, but this is too exaggerated?"

Misaka Mikoto opened her mouth in a stunned manner.

"Ha...? Who, who has poor athletic ability! It's obvious that you were overexcited over there and sprinted with all your strength! It's unbelievable, don't you have any attention?"

Shokuhou Caoqi was stunned for a moment, but couldn't help blushing and denying loudly,

"Since I brought you here, of course you have to follow my pace..."

"No... I feel like I've walked very slowly to take care of your physical strength, but I didn't expect you to be a little unexpected..."

Misaka Mikoto spoke with a strange expression.

"W-what! Is it great to be athletic? Are you an elementary school student? Ah, so your body is the same as a child's ☆~"

Shokuhou Misaki looked down at Misaka Mikoto's open chest.

"Hey, this has nothing to do with your body at all! By the way, please go back and take a good look in the mirror. What qualifications do you have to criticize me with your elementary school body?"

Misaka Mikoto couldn't help but spoke in anger.

"Ha, that's because people are still growing up, okay? If you consider them all, it's clear that my future potential is relatively large!"