"Although I was somewhat prepared, it was still more exaggerated than I imagined."

Standing outside the street in front of the academy, Shirogane Miyuki couldn't help but sigh.

Before coming to Academy City, he thought that Shuchiin Academy, where he had previously studied, was already extravagant enough, after all, it was a noble academy.

However, after seeing the scene before him, Shirogane Miyuki suddenly felt that Shuchiin Academy was not so great after all.

Standing at a distance, even a conservative estimate would suggest that this academy is about the size of four or five Shuchiin Academy campuses, not to mention the various facilities inside, which look incredibly high-end.

Various buildings stand neatly and orderly within the college, crisscrossing yet not appearing crowded.

"After all, we've built a city, we can't be stingy when it comes to a college, can we?"

Baek Eun-kyu, who was carrying his own luggage, didn't seem to think anything of it. Instead, he thought his older brother was making a fuss over nothing.

"Well, that's true, after all, they built a city and all..."

Upon hearing this, Shirogane Miyuki scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.

Indeed, compared to the extravagant scale of building an entire city, a college in front of us is hardly surprising.

"Let's not talk about that now, we don't have much time, let's go inside quickly."

Based on the identification-like document issued by Academy City on their wrists, along with the reminders in the guidebook, the academy in front of them would next give a special entrance speech to these new students who had just arrived in Academy City, after which they could proceed to their assigned dormitories according to the arrangements.

This is such an important matter, I can't be late.

Chapter 141: The Powerful Misaka Mikoto, Her Potential to Become a Devil Fruit User

"This is the site of the ability awakening ceremony."

On a rooftop somewhere in Central Academy, Takahashi Yu, Yakumo Yukari, and Kihara Awaki were teleported to this viewing spot with an excellent view.

"There are more than three thousand people participating in this ability awakening ceremony. Only those with a aptitude level of 3 or above can pass the selection. Among them, one percent of the aptitude level is 4, and one person even has a aptitude level of 5."

Then Takahashi Yu spoke.

"So, all these people below have a qualification assessment result of level 3 or above?"

Upon hearing this, Kihara Tsuki, who was standing behind Takahashi Yu, thought to herself.

Although level 3 or 4 ability users in the original A Certain Magical Index manga and manga are mostly not very noticeable, in reality, most level 3 ability users are already incredibly strong to ordinary people, let alone level 4 users who are even stronger than level 3.

It's important to know that even in Academy City within the world of A Certain Magical Index, Level 3 and above espers are considered excellent, while Level 4 espers are even rarer.

Level 5 is even more out of the question; there are only seven of them in the entire Academy City.

Unexpectedly, among the people below, there are dozens of level 4, and even one level 5.

Compared to Kihara Awaki's inner turmoil, Yakumo Yukari, who was also standing next to Takahashi Yu, didn't react much. After all, she didn't have a concrete concept of Devil Fruit users, but had only learned a little bit through spying around the containment facility these past few days.

Level 5, that should be roughly equivalent to a great youkai in Gensokyo, right?

......

At this moment, the countdown to the start of the ceremony has begun, and all the freshmen who have just arrived in Academy City today have gathered on the Central Academy's playground to wait.

Unexpectedly, when the countdown ended, the person who stepped onto the stage was not a middle-aged man with a serious expression, but a young girl who was much younger than most of the other speakers.

"Honestly, why do I have to do this kind of thing?"

On the stage, Misaka Mikoto, who was chosen as the speaker, looked annoyed and muttered a few words to herself. However, considering that this seemed to be the director's arrangement, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and go on stage.

She has already memorized the script in advance, so as long as she reads it aloud, there shouldn't be any problems, right?

Thinking of this, Misaka Mikoto composed herself and then picked up the microphone.

"Welcome everyone to Academy City! I'm Misaka Mikoto, your speaker for this event..."

Misaka Mikoto began her speech by reading her lines from the script she remembered.

However, the crowd below did not seem to care much about the content of the speech, but looked at the stage with puzzled expressions.

After all, Misaka Mikoto looks really young, only about thirteen or fourteen years old. In Japan, a country that values ​​age and seniority, it is obviously difficult for her to convince others.

"Why does the speaker look so young?"

"Could it be a case of mistaken identity?"

"Is it really okay?"

At first there was no sound, but as time went on, some people began to whisper among themselves.

Seeing this, Misaka Mikoto's lips twitched, but she forced herself not to care.

However...

"Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"He looks like he's only in middle school, right?"

"Keep your voice down, someone will hear you."

As she watched the growing, increasingly escalating murmurs of doubt below, Misaka Mikoto's expression gradually darkened.

Below, some areas closer to the podium had gradually quieted down, but those further away seemed unaware of anything amiss.

"You guys..."

"Quiet down, everyone!!!"

A surge of electricity shot out from his forehead, and the next second a powerful electrical pulse swept across the entire area!

Suddenly, everyone felt their bodies stiffen and their minds go blank.

Fortunately, Misaka Mikoto was still careful; these pulsed currents would only cause some stimulation, accompanied by a small amount of pain and numbness, and would not harm the human body.

"As expected, a problem has arisen."

Backstage, Hayasaka Ai, who was supervising the event, shook her head helplessly, then quickly walked to the stage and took the microphone from Misaka Mikoto.

"Leave this to me for now, Misaka-san."

Even when arranging the work, Hayasaka Ai had anticipated that Misaka Mikoto might encounter problems after taking the stage, but fortunately, there were backup plans.

"Sorry for causing you any trouble."

Upon hearing this, Misaka Mikoto apologized sincerely, then turned and walked off the stage.

Watching Misaka Mikoto leave, Hayasaka Ai turned to look at the crowd below the stage, who still seemed to be in a daze.

"What...what was that just now?"

"In an instant... my body became paralyzed..."

"I saw what looked like electric current emanating from the people on stage..."

Is it a superpower?

It must be said that while Misaka Mikoto's actions in a fit of anger were somewhat inappropriate, they may not necessarily be a bad thing.

After all, this way, these people can finally listen to others quietly.

"Welcome to Academy City. It is the greatest fortune of your lives to be able to come here."

Hayasaka Ai's voice rang out through the loudspeaker, instantly drawing the attention of the crowd below.

"I'm sure you're all wondering what that was just now, right? For example, why can people release electric current?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes turned to Hayasaka Ai.

After all, many of them had just witnessed the electric current swirling around Misaka Mikoto's body on the stage, as well as the stinging and stiffness that swept through their bodies – these were undeniable facts.

Even those who hadn't noticed before eventually learned what had just happened after being reminded by others.

A girl who looks much younger than them can release an electric current that envelops thousands of people present. This is beyond the realm of normal people, isn't it?

"That's right, just as you think, it's a superpower, and it's what you'll be coming into contact with next."

"Perhaps you've all wondered why you were invited here by Academy City. Well, I'll tell you the answer now."

"You all possess the qualifications to awaken and become ability users!"

As Hayasaka Ai finished speaking, the crowd below erupted in an uproar!

"It really is a superpower..."

Although they had just witnessed Misaka Mikoto using her Electromaster abilities, many people still found it hard to believe when the answer was actually presented to them.

"Wait, the qualification to awaken into an ability user, could it be that physical examination before?"

Some of the bright students were already recalling the sudden physical examinations they had undergone at their respective schools before transferring to Academy City.

So they were already chosen by Academy City back then?

The sheer scale of the physical examinations organized by so many schools demonstrates a terrifying level of power in this academy city...

Chapter 142: Ability Awakening, the Gap Between Ability Users

"I see. As I mentioned when introducing Academy City, the purpose of Academy City was to cultivate elites who surpass ordinary people."

"That makes sense. After all, nothing is more beyond the imagination of ordinary people than superpowered individuals. This Academy City is actually a city that cultivates superpowered individuals, which explains why they would build such an extravagant independent city just to train a group of students."

Connecting everything that had happened before, Shirogane Miyuki, standing in the crowd, nodded as he spoke, displaying an expression that said, "As expected of me."

"To think of something like this, I really am a genius."

Thinking of this, Shirogane Miyuki turned his head, only to find Shirogane Kei beside him looking calm.

"Kei, this is a superpowered person, aren't you surprised?"

"It's nothing, I just guessed it."

To this, Baek Eun-kei shook his head and said.

"After all, it's impossible to build an entire city just to cultivate some ordinary elites. So, if you think about it in a slightly exaggerated way, you can guess what's going on."

"Um...is that so?"

"Is such that."

Upon hearing this, and seeing Shirogane Kei nodding with certainty, Shirogane Miyuki scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.

His younger sister had guessed some things before he did, which made Shirogane Miyuki, who had previously wanted to show off, feel somewhat embarrassed.

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