A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 408: Courtesy first, then attack
"Wuming-senpai's true strength is no less than that of a Level 5!" Shokuhou Misaki made a startling assessment. "Besides, this isn't a life-or-death battle. As long as neither side takes it seriously, Wuming-senpai can't lose."

Although Shokuhou Misaki is full of confidence in Lin Wuming, Lin Wuming himself is not so free and easy.

To be honest, he didn't want to fight Misaka Mikoto at all - no matter what the reason was.

In other words, if possible, Lin Wuming didn't want to fight with any level 5.

However, when Shokuhou Misaki came to her house for dinner last week, she had already predicted that this scene could happen at any time - the duel between Lin Wuming and Misaka Mikoto.

From that moment on, Lin Wuming knew that he probably couldn't escape, so he had to make preparations early...

Until today, when he suddenly received a call from Misaka Mikoto inviting him out, Lin Wuming knew that this moment was finally coming.

Half an hour later, Lin Wuming arrived at the commercial street where he and Misaka Mikoto first met.

"Time flies so fast..." Lin Wuming sighed sincerely and then looked around and began to look for Misaka Mikoto.

When Lin Wuming found her, he saw this brown-haired girl wearing the Tokiwadai Junior High School uniform squatting at the door of a store, concentrating on looking at the capsule toy machine placed at the door of the store.

Lin Wuming felt much more at home when Misaka Mikoto finally changed into her classic outfit. The solemn feeling he had when he came to participate in the "duel" suddenly disappeared a lot, making Lin Wuming feel a lot more relaxed.

——As expected, only when she matches the Tokiwadai Junior High School uniform can she be the “authentic” Misaka Mikoto…

As if escaping from reality, Lin Wuming steered his wheelchair closer while having inexplicable thoughts in his mind.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Misaka-san."

"No, it's me. It's really disturbing to call you out so suddenly." Misaka Mikoto seemed very polite today. She stood up and bowed slightly to Lin Wuming in apology. "Senior Wuming, you must be very busy as the Discipline Committee Member. Thank you very much for coming to the appointment."

Lin Wuming felt a little uncomfortable with Misaka Mikoto's politeness and strictness. He felt as if he had met a numbered Misaka sister in advance.

However, there's a saying that goes, "Be polite before using force," and Lin Wuming felt that Misaka Mikoto was practicing this rule. He had a feeling that the more polite she was now, the harder she would fight later.

"By the way, what are you doing squatting here..." Lin Wuming decided to find other topics to talk about first, to test the girl's thoughts - maybe she is not here to fight?
But when he followed Misaka Mikoto's gaze, Lin Wuming immediately understood - this was a gashapon machine with the theme of the Quata series.

This makes sense all of a sudden, no further explanation needed.

Misaka Mikoto continued to introduce them enthusiastically, her expression brightening. "This is the latest series of Gachapon figures from the Quata family, themed around sports tournaments. There are 39 different character Gachapon figures for different sports, and 21 Gachapon figures for venues and sports equipment! This is the hottest series right now, but it's very hard to collect."

Lin Wuming nodded and continued, "I know that too. It was mentioned on the forum. It's said that the highest progress so far has only been made to collect 31 out of the 60 items. We're still a long way off."

Out of habit, Lin Wuming still maintains the activity of regularly collecting peripheral products of the Guatai series of treasures, and often browses information on forums and official websites.

Therefore, when it comes to topics like these senior Gua Tai Mi, I can barely keep up.

Sure enough, after hearing Lin Wuming's response, Misaka Mikoto's expression became even more delighted, and she quickly asked, "So how much did Senior Wuming collect?"

"Me? I don't have any." Lin Wuming shook his head, "I haven't collected any peripherals from this series yet."

"Why?" Misaka Mikoto asked, but then muttered, "Well, this is just fine."

Lin Wuming shook his head and explained: "I don't like the method of drawing gashapon toys. It's too much like buying lottery tickets, and the income is completely uncontrollable. It is said that the big guy who collected thirty-one items has actually drawn gashapon toys hundreds of times!" Although Lin Wuming is not short of money now, he can't afford such waste.

Misaka Mikoto suddenly blushed. Instead of responding, she squatted down, took out a coin, and drew a bullet immediately.

Taking the capsule toy out of the drop hole, Misaka Mikoto stood up and handed it to Lin Wuming.

"Since Wuming-senpai hasn't started collecting yet, this is a perfect gift for you." Misaka Mikoto said proudly, "You don't have to worry about duplication anyway."

"Huh? Why?" Lin Wuming was confused, but still took the capsule. "Thank you."

"After all, we're all fans of the Quata series," Misaka Mikoto said, "so let's just think of it as a chance to exchange and learn."

"What kind of learning is this..." Lin Wuming complained, "Besides, I was planning to wait until someone collected the complete set, and then buy another one at a premium."

Although this price is definitely not low, it is much more economical than endlessly drawing gachapon. Lin Wuming never believes in such a thing as luck.

"If you didn't collect it yourself, it has no soul!" Misaka Mikoto argued, and urged, "Open it and take a look."

So Lin Wuming opened the eggshell and poured out the contents.

It is a Quata in an archery posture.

"Ah! The 32nd item has appeared!" Misaka Mikoto exclaimed beside her, "It's a rare item with a 200% chance of being drawn!"

The girl's face showed an expression of joy and regret.

Lin Wuming stretched out his hand: "How about I return this to you?"

Misaka Mikoto gritted her teeth and turned her head away to refuse: "No, since you said it's a gift to you, then it must be Wuming Senior's collection!"

"Are you...really willing to give it up?" Lin Wuming asked.

"It's no big deal. Since I can draw it once, I can definitely draw it a second time!" Misaka Mikoto, who was already a little excited, squatted down again and took out a coin.

Lin Wuming felt a little helpless, but he did not disturb the girl's interest. After collecting the rare capsule toy with a probability of only 200%, he stepped aside and quietly watched the girl wasting money.

"Ah! I almost forgot about the important thing!" Misaka Mikoto's bangs suddenly flashed with lightning. With great willpower, she ignored the gashapon machine in front of her and stood up again.

"Senior Wuming!" Misaka Mikoto looked into Lin Wuming's eyes seriously and solemnly. "I gave you the precious bow and arrow, Guatai, so I hope you can answer a question for me."

"Is this... some kind of bribe?" Lin Wuming asked.

"No, it's just an exchange. An exchange of information." Misaka Mikoto said seriously.

The real purpose was revealed, and Lin Wuming cried out in his heart, "It's finally here."

(End of this chapter)