but--

This kind of comfort kills everyone's true self.

Only some superficial things remain.

"Honestly, I feel more at ease now."

She said so.

"If someone says something like this and you still respond like a gentleman, I honestly can't do anything about it. I'll probably decide that I've underestimated the human species and just give up on it."

"……so what."

Kamijou muttered unhappily.

“No matter how much I scream and how angry I get, the situation won’t change. I can’t do better than Othinus. Even if I destroy everything here and pretend nothing happened and return to the so-called ‘original world’, my heart will surely be overwhelmed by guilt. What’s the point?”

"I suppose so."

The girl called "General" admitted it straightforwardly.

"It's a miracle after all. I, a resident of the scientific camp, really don't understand it. I think that guy must have reached a higher level. Although my calculation ability cannot be underestimated, even if we bury our heads in thinking hard here, I don't think we can get a better answer."

"In that case——"

Kamijou was about to express his opinion, but the “general” interrupted him and added:

"But,"

simply.

simple.

"Let's get to the bottom of this."

Her tone seemed to indicate that she had wanted to talk about this from the beginning, but Kamijou did not immediately follow up.

Her dumbfounded expression seemed to say, "You finally got here?"

“Why do you have to unconditionally put ‘you’ at the bottom when comparing yourself to ‘everyone’?/escape”

The meaning of this sentence.

He totally didn't understand.

In front of the dazed Kamijou Touma, “General” placed his index finger on his temple, rubbing it while continuing to speak.

"It doesn't matter who you prioritize, as long as you decide for yourself."

The girl said simply.

It was as if to negate everything that had happened before.

"It doesn't matter if I make myself a priority just for once."

she was--

Said the "Overall" who has seen the most deaths.

"If you think that saving everyone equally is the right thing to do, if you want to lend a hand to those who are suffering from unreasonable pain and holding back their tears, then in addition to helping others, you should also save your own life. Don't talk about being self-righteous. This is not something that can be easily put on the scale."

"..."

"You yourself have come this far. The plan to kill about 6 replicants to create the Absolute Power (Level ) should be considered the right thing to do if we only consider the big picture. However, even if we put the numbers in, you still can't accept it. However, you must be well aware that the wrong behavior from a macro perspective saved many lives and souls. This is not a problem at all."

Kamijou Touma replied, "Yeah," and let out a breath.

It's not that he is unable to accept the "overall" opinion.

But I'm afraid to accept her opinion.

To do so would be to give up on this miraculous situation.

"But even if I return to my 'original world' this way, I will probably still collapse. Having to put on a smiling face in front of everyone who knows nothing about me - sooner or later I will be unable to hold on."

"Perhaps."

“Overall” is still not denied.

Not only that, she also said:

"Then, just don't hide it. After all, hiding the fact that you can't save everyone is not the same as returning to the so-called "original world". You have such naive thoughts just because you don't want to disappoint others. Am I wrong? /escape"

Kamijou laughed when he heard this.

He felt that he seemed to gradually understand the key point of the problem.

“…I will probably be slaughtered by them.”

"Then apologize. Explain everything and apologize to everyone."

"Overall" said in a lighthearted tone.

"That's what you've always done, right? You've opened the hearts of powerful enemies who were filled with hatred because of an irreversible tragedy. It's no different than that. Since you can end a war with this, even if things don't go well for a while, you can always get back to the way they were. To be honest, this is more "your style." It's more like you to do this, rather than putting on a false smile because you're afraid of getting others angry, and then gradually breaking down from the inside out."

For quite a while.

Kamijou just sat there, unable to move.

This world must have everything, and everyone except Kamijou Touma was saved.

however.

Needless to say, it was a world that was not friendly to Kamijou Touma.

and so.

“…Is it okay just because of this?”

Finally, the boy spoke in a low voice.

The "overall" girl listened quietly.

"Can I really challenge this dazzling world just for this reason?"

"sure. "

She answered immediately with a smile on her face.

"No matter what you do, you can't take back the 'original world' where Kamijou Touma enjoyed his youth, so just destroy it all and rebuild it. So-called interpersonal relationships don't always go up. Sometimes they sink. But as long as you can float up in the end, you will win. Just think of it this way."

The "overall" of Misaka Network said nonchalantly.

"not to mention. "

She paused.

"If everyone is angry with you, I will accompany you even if I am fanning the flames. No matter if I will be regarded as the evil demon or something, let's start with the two of us. It's okay to take it slowly, let's put the broken circle back together. This matter is not easy, not only will it leave scars in people's most vulnerable parts, but it will also be directly linked to the life and death of many people in the world. However, it will be resolved in the end. Until then, I will accompany you to the end☆"

Can't see the future.

No one can predict what will happen in the future.

I'm afraid that from a historical perspective, the choice to destroy a person here is overwhelmingly correct. As for Kamijou Touma who wanted to defy this trend, he was simply an absolutely evil person who was unable to abandon his petty desires and wishes and was at the mercy of them.

but.

“…Go back.”

Kamijou Touma lowered his head.

Whispered a few words quietly.

This time.

Finally it is no longer "like".

The boy shed the tears he had been holding back until now and spoke softly.

"No matter how self-righteous he is, even if I can't bring happiness to others... I still want to go back there..."

To say evil or whatever.

An ordinary high school student who can be found everywhere speaks a trivial truth. Even though it is hopelessly cheap, ugly, miserable, and boring... it is a voice without a single falsehood.

The girl narrowed her eyes slightly.

I can't let it go no matter what.

Even though I know it will make others unhappy, I can't let go.

Knowing that she was valued so much, she would definitely not be unhappy. On the contrary, if he gave up easily and mechanically like comparing numbers on documents, it would make the girl unhappy.

That's right.

To be honest, she was having a tantrum.

In a sense, it is very human.

"Then it's decided."

The "general" shrugged and quickly concluded.

Her tone was as relaxed as if she was saying she wanted to play a little after school.

"Go and surprise the true God who is so proud of his victory."

"……Um."

Kamijou Touma slowly stood up.

He looked at a certain point.

Door to a student residence suite.

The things to do didn't change. He was always running through there into the world.

and so--

"Let's end it all - fight with God."

The simple sound of opening and closing the door echoed all around.

This is the ending that all the audience have been waiting for.

But at the same time...there is something that no one wants to see appearing on the screen.

Wait until Kamijou Touma runs out of the room.

The picture never moved away from the video interface.

The video remains frozen at this frame.

Frozen on this side of Misaka's integrated consciousness.

Freeze at the moment when her body gradually glows, as if she is about to collapse.

Her monologue and inner emotional changes gradually replaced Touma's perspective...

Chapter 198: I gradually begin to understand you

Light...

Blinding light.

When Kamijou Touma pushed the door open and rushed out.

When all is said and done.

In a corner where no one notices.

The girl who saved Kamijou Touma's soul.

The collective consciousness of the Misaka sisters who had come into contact with Kamijou Touma several times.

Her existence began to collapse and disappear along with the light that appeared from her body.

The light flickered and gradually disappeared into nothingness.

“What…what’s going on?!”

Witnessing this scene, the audience in front of the screen couldn't help but feel their hearts aching for a moment.

Before their eyes—

The Misaka Integration's consciousness seems to be on the verge of collapse! ?

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