A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 437 Jie Zhai Xue Zi's Mission

If she hadn't looked carefully, Jie Zhai Xue Zi would have almost ignored the announcement that just flashed by.

However, similar news programs will be replayed in a rolling loop, so it is not difficult to notice them if you pay attention.

Jie Zhai Xue Zi, who had realized what was happening, couldn't help but sigh in amazement. After all, news involving students from Tokiwadai Junior High School rarely appeared in the news.

On the contrary, it is more likely to appear in financial and political commentaries or even in small-brand tabloids.

But generally speaking, due to the influence of the Tokiwadai Group and the students' families, most media outlets will be careful to protect the personal information of these rich girls and will not easily disclose any information to the public.

If Lin Wuming had not already been recognized as the "nemesis of illegal experimental institutions" and had the identity of the Discipline Committee, and if what he did this time was not the right and just thing that would not harm the reputation of Tokiwadai Junior High School, I am afraid that even such a sentence would not appear in the news report?

In addition, the entire news report only mentioned that Lin Wuming had become active again recently, taking active actions to crack down on illegal organizations and destroy illegal experimental institutions.

As for who the student from Tokiwadai Middle School who accompanied him was, there was no mention of that.

Similarly, the news reports did not mention which illegal experimental institutions were destroyed by the "heroes" and what crimes they had committed.

The whole thing is a piece of "three-no news" with no beginning or end.

But it is understandable. After all, many of the real "illegal experiments" in Academy City are so bad that they must be banned from public dissemination.

Otherwise, once it is made public, it will inevitably cause huge turmoil and even shake the foundation of Academy City!

If it weren't for the fact that Lin Wuming and his group's actions were too frequent and high-profile this time, and there were not many witnesses, it would have been meaningless to simply block the news, so it would have been better for the authorities to release some information in a limited manner to guide public opinion.

Otherwise, you probably wouldn’t have seen this scene on the news.

"The news report only mentioned the destruction of the illegal laboratory," Sha Danshan ignored the TV and turned to look at Jie Zhai Xue Zi. "But the information I obtained through the faction's channels indicates that the truth may be more than that - because it is impossible to explain why the Shokuhou faction was deeply involved in the incident."

Lin Wuming is a "hero," so it's perfectly natural for him to destroy the illegal experimental facility. But why did Shokuhou Misaki and Misaka Mikoto also participate in it, even at the cost of violating school rules?
Could it be that the relationship between them and Lin Wuming has become that good?

"Xue Zi," Sha Danshan said, "I don't want to know the truth, but I want to ask you for a favor."

"Onee-sama, please speak."

"Help me find out from Misaka Mikoto whether what Lin Wuming and the others have been doing recently is the same as what is reported in the news, or in other words, how big the discrepancy is between the two."

"I don't need to know exactly what they did," Jie Zhai Xue Zi confirmed. "I just want to know the difference between facts and rumors."

"Yes," Sha Danshan nodded, "This is very important, please make sure to confirm it clearly."

"Yes, I will." Jie Zhai Xue Zi nodded, "Please rest assured, sister."

Since it wasn't about gathering specific intelligence, the mission's difficulty was significantly reduced. Jiezhai Xuezi felt that with her current close relationship with Misaka Mikoto, it shouldn't be a problem to pry a few words during casual conversation.

"Also," Sha Danshan warned, "be careful not to be exposed. Only interact with Misaka Mikoto. The other members of the Shokuhou faction, especially that Shokuhou Misaki, must avoid her. Her ability is very troublesome."

The "Empress of the Health Room" showed a rather fearful expression.

"Psychological control" may not be too strong in direct combat, but for those who are plotting something, it is undoubtedly the most troublesome type of ability.

Jie Zhai Xue Zi was also very clear about this. She swallowed her saliva and nodded very seriously: "I will avoid her."

After the conversation, Jie Zhai Xue Zi climbed out the window and left.

Sha Danshan returned to the teachers' lounge and turned off the TV.

Finally, the surroundings returned to complete silence.

Sha Danshan sat on the sofa, lost in thought. She was almost certain that the news reports and rumors were not in line with the truth.

It is said that Lin Wuming has a close relationship with the security forces, and since he is also a member of the Discipline Committee, it can be said that he is protected by two major official law enforcement agencies at the same time.

Thinking back to Lin Wuming’s “dark history” in urban legends… Sha Danshan suspected that the vague and omitted parts in the news reports were not only to maintain the image of Academy City, but perhaps also to “shield” Lin Wuming!

If this conjecture comes true...

"That's interesting~" Sha Danshan muttered to himself.

If Lin Wuming's reputation and influence were really that great—even the guard corps supported him unconditionally—then it could almost be said that he could do whatever he wanted.

Therefore, if it is done in the name of "Lin Wuming", perhaps some things will be much easier to do.

The next day, Jie Zhai Xue Zi brought the information she had gathered.

——There is indeed a big discrepancy between the news reports and the truth, and the truly key information has been completely hidden.

Although it is unknown what information is hidden, what Sha Danshan wants to verify is already clear.

"So what's the next step—" Sha Danshan fiddled with the panda doll and whispered softly, "How can we acquire their super powers?"

Sha Danshan wants to use Lin Wuming's influence, but she doesn't want to be their companions because Shokuhou Misaki is troublesome.

So, what needs to be done is very simple - just make people think that it was Lin Wuming and his gang who did it.

……

"So, Misaka-san didn't join the Shokuhou faction after all?" asked Hasekura Rinri.

Jie Zhai Xue Zi nodded. "Yes, the two Level 5s are just partners—it's because of their recent activities outside of school."

"Also," Jiezai Xuezi added, "the relationship between Misaka-san and Shokuhou-san... doesn't seem to be very good, because Misaka-san is always complaining about Shokuhou-san."

"That's not surprising. Their personalities don't quite match, and since they're both level 5, it's normal for them to have occasional disagreements and arguments." Zhicang Lengli said, "Jiesai Xuezi-san!"

Suddenly hearing the faction leader call her name, Jie Zhai Xue Zi quickly stood at attention: "Yes!"

"Don't be nervous..." Zhicang Lengli smiled and waved his hands, "I just want to ask you a favor."

"Huh?" Jie Zhai Xue Zi thought to herself, could it be that he is also trying to gather information?

Zhicang Lengli said, "Although I think it's a waste of effort, you have the advantage of distance after all, so let's give it a try..."

"Jiesai, please try to win over Misaka and ask her if she is interested in joining my faction." Shikura Rinri said.

"Eh? But..."

"I know, I've already said it—it's probably a waste of effort," Zhicang Lengli said. "But I guess the other two are probably doing the same thing. Even if it's just to maintain the status quo, we have to do something."

"Huh? Can it be understood that... as long as Misaka-san is not allowed to join the Mizukage faction and the Sand faction, it's fine?" asked Jiezai Xuezi.

"Yes, that's right, so don't feel pressured." Shikura Lengli said with a smile, "You don't have to be too deliberate, just be friends with Misaka-san like usual."

"So," Jiezai Xuezi thought for a moment and asked again, "What about the Shokuhou faction? Should they also try to dissuade Misaka-san from joining?"

Hasekura Rinri shook his head. "She won't join the Shokuhou faction, and Shokuhou-san wouldn't want to include her in his own faction. I've spoken with those two Level 5 students, so I can confirm this."

"But they are now..." Jiezai Xuezi muttered. Apart from the fact that Misaka Mikoto is not recognized in name, what is the difference between her and joining the Shokuhou faction?
(End of this chapter)