Temperature Control in Academy City

With an unknown flame burning in her eyes, she silently lowered her head and looked at the girl with the bun next to her. She took a deep breath and suppressed the darkness in her heart.

If this dark side continues to expand, it will definitely swallow up Misaka Mikoto, a student of Tokiwadai.

Being deceived led to such cruel consequences, and putting one's friends in danger time and time again. This dark side will only grow bigger.

"Misaka-senpai, are you okay? Actually, you don't have to worry about the ANBU or anything like that. There are three of us."

Natsume Sonoko keenly noticed the changes in Misaka-senpai and tested her cautiously.

She had long guessed that Misaka-senpai would have such a reaction. After all, human minds are interconnected.

"Sonoko, I want to meet with Shokuhou Misaki to confirm something."

Her tone became serious, and Misaka-senpai made up her mind.

Regardless of whether this matter was true or false, she could not have stayed out of it from the beginning.

The only difference is Shokuhou Misaki's stance, is she an enemy or a friend, or are they simply using each other?

However, Senior Misaka still couldn't understand why that guy suddenly cared about his younger sisters. It was really weird.

It's like Natsume suddenly fell in love with sports, and then got up early every day to do a hundred sit-ups and a hundred push-ups, which is completely inconsistent with the inherent impression accumulated over time.

"Shokuhou-senpai might be in the student dormitory in the school garden now." Natsume Sonoko said after thinking for a while.

That senior also needs to wash up properly.

"But depending on the time, Shokuhou-senpai might go to the reverse frog jump competition venue."

Natsume-san continued, Shokuhou-senpai’s second match is this.

But probably like Natsume-san, he has no intention of participating in the Daihasei Festival competition anymore.

"By the way, I've been wanting to ask you, Natsume-san, aren't you going to participate in the afternoon competition?"

Thinking of something, Misaka-senpai said with some concern.

"The borrowing race has already started. I won't be able to catch up even if I go."

Natsume shook her head and said that she had known that the competition time had come.

"Actually, what I wanted to say is that the time for the borrowing race has been postponed. The news of the race change was announced just ten minutes ago." Senior Misaka said.

"Eh." Natsume Sonoko seemed a little confused.

Most of the schedules for the Daihasesai Festival are planned in advance. When facing real competitions, changes often occur. This is also the practice of the Daihasesai Festival.

"And you don't have to get involved in the affairs of your sisters, Natsume-kun."

Misaka-senpai hesitated for a few seconds before speaking out what was in her mind.

"I understand, but what should we do with this person?"

Natsume Sonoko nodded slightly when she heard this, without commenting on what Misaka-senpai said.

"It's better to leave it to the security guards after all."

Natsume-san was answering some of her own questions. But at this moment, her eyes suddenly turned to the side.

"Just leave it to me, Sonoko."

With his eyes narrowed, a warm smile appeared on his face.

A blonde girl named Shokuhou Misaki quietly came nearby and hugged Natsume's arm.

Chapter 346: Kihara Gensei

There was an unignorable squeezing sensation on his arm, and Natsume-san showed a hint of obvious embarrassment on his face.

I don't know why, but Natsume is not used to this kind of intimate action, even though everyone is so familiar with each other.

The blonde girl beside him became sparkling again, and the brilliant patterns in her pupils were like stars in the night sky, making people involuntarily fall into a strange mental vortex.

"What a coincidence! I didn't expect to meet Misaka-san here. I heard that they lost the Balloon Hunter event. What a pity! I thought that with Misaka-san here, they would definitely crush their opponents."

Shokuhou-senpai couldn't help but sigh. The curved corners of her eyebrows seemed to be smiling but not smiling. The unknown aura on her body slowly unfolded and spread within a few meters of the surrounding area.

It sounded like a normal exchange, but Natsume, whose arm was being grabbed, was already getting a little nervous.

She probably knew what was going to happen.

"Shokuhou Misaki, I don't have time to argue with you right now. I have something to ask you."

Maintaining a calm appearance, Misaka-senpai's temples bulged slightly.

Every chat with Shokuhou Misaki always ends in a bad mood, as it is obvious that the two of them don't see eye to eye.

"I have already heard the details from Natsume-san, and you have been trying to put the blame on me. But let's not talk about that for now. What are those people who are looking for my sisters?"

There was a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone, but she did not do anything extreme. This time, Misaka-senpai controlled her temper very well.

Her understanding of Shokuhou Misaki came from past interactions, and considering that she was always being targeted, being able to speak nicely was already considered good enough.

"I see. It seems that you already believe what Sonoko said. Then don't you think that I arranged everything? Although Sonoko's memory is difficult to modify, if you use some things that have happened and polish it a little, even level 5 will find it difficult to detect. Nine truths and one lie is the most brilliant brainwashing technique."

"Even if I can't break through your electromagnetic barrier now, it's not difficult to make you believe something."

Looking at Shokuhou-senpai who has some tendency to self-destruct, a girl with a bun-haired hairstyle opened her mouth instantly, wanting to say something but not knowing how to start.

We have worked so hard to make Misaka-senpai change his ways, so don't make things worse now. We have all worked so hard.

And why did Shokuhou-senpai's words sound so creepy, as if they were real? This made Natsume-san swallow his saliva. The ability of psychological control was too unfair.

If Shokuhou-senpai is packaged well and given an Accelerator-style villain smile, she will definitely be the cute and charming villain.

"So you admit it."

At this point, sparks appeared on Misaka-senpai's forehead.

If Shokuhou Misaki really had planned everything, it would be entirely possible that she arranged this attacker and what happened next.

"I didn't admit it. Misaka-san's temper is still hard to describe."

"But if Misaka-san wants to fight, I'm not sure if it's one-on-one, but Sonoko is by my side now. Misaka-san, are you sure you can deal with the temperature control?"

Shokuhou-senpai had a smile on her face, looking a little more confident.

If a fight really breaks out, Natsume will definitely prioritize protecting himself as a vulnerable group. After all, compared with the A Certain Scientific Railgun, he can be said to be at a complete disadvantage.

"Shokuhou Misaki, if you want to give it a try, I'll accompany you to the end."

With an angry look on her face, Misaka-senpai strode forward, staring at the blonde girl with sharp eyes.

The temperature of the air dropped slightly, and the environment was filled with a pungent smell of gunpowder.

"Senior, stop making trouble. I have to go to the competition soon."

Natsume poked the troublesome blonde senior next to her hard, with a look of deep helplessness on her face.

The relationship between the two of them is really bad.

Even after such a serious accident, Shokuhou-senpai still had the mind to joke. She is truly an unpredictable girl.

Natsume was full of complaints about a senior's shocking outburst.

Apart from the element of trust, part of Natsume's thoughts remained on Zero's side. Even though he didn't know what had been modified, it was enough for him to sense the changes in his memory.

"Shokuhou-senpai, do you know the information about the mastermind behind this? They are the ones who are looking for my sisters."

The other hand grabbed Misaka-senpai, and in order to prevent the situation from getting worse, the girl with the bun took what she thought was necessary measures.

The best way at this stage is to divert everyone's attention and let the blonde girl answer everyone's questions.

"My allies have recovered those things, but Sonoko, are you sure you want to let this person know? She gave away her genes, which led to all the things that happened later."

"I know that Misaka-san ruined the Absolute Esper Project, but that doesn't mean you will have the same attitude towards this matter. If possible, I don't want you to get involved at all."

Shokuhou-senpai's tone became somewhat sarcastic, with a hint of coldness in her star-studded eyes.

There are many psychological factors that undermine the Absolute Ability User Plan, such as anger at others using oneself as experimental material, but one may not necessarily sympathize with the Misaka sisters who are by-products, and may even use the sisters to gain benefits.

Human nature is too complicated, no one can truly understand a person through appearances.

Before knowing a person's true thoughts and code of conduct, Shokuhou Sosei does not trust or rely on anyone, and even chooses to influence other people's emotions and memories depending on the severity of the situation.

"Didn't we discuss this before? Let Misaka-senpai join in."

"Misaka-senpai really cares about her sisters and visits them every few days."

A girl with a bun on her head spoke hastily and said that both senior students were equally stubborn.

I feel so tired. Is this the legendary sandwich state?

"Yes, I was listening to Sonoko's advice very seriously at that time."

Suddenly she lifted her chin, and an intriguing look appeared on Shokuhou Sosei's face.

"I was going to subdue the mastermind when Misaka-san distracted him, but he has already discovered my presence. Now it seems that I can only confront him head-on."

"And if we choose to confront you head on, you, Misaka-san, are really useful. Although you don't have much in terms of IQ, you are surprisingly good at fighting. It's really hard to choose."

Shokuhou-senpai said hesitantly and couldn't help but shook her head.

"It's hard to decide? You didn't intend to accept me from the beginning, did you? It's true that you and I don't get along."

After a few seconds of silence, Misaka-senpai continued, suddenly realizing something.

She had already understood the words of self-explosion before. She did not make the other party feel trustworthy, so he did not care about her attitude.

And if this was really Shokuhou Misaki's conspiracy, it would be an exaggeration to go through such a big detour.

At least now, Misaka-senpai can't find the purpose of what she did, just like she can't find the reason why Shokuhou Misaki cares about her sisters.

"Not really. Although I just mentioned so many concerns, I suddenly hope you will join us now."

As the subject changed, Shokuhou-senpai's previous expression disappeared, replaced by a serious look and a barely perceptible solemnity.

"Anyway, in this situation, Sonoko has told you everything. Even if I didn't tell you, you would have followed secretly or alerted her. And Sonoko trusts you so much, I can't let her down, that's why I'm willing to share these things with you."

Shokuhou-senpai stretched lazily without any concern and rubbed Natsume-san's bun.

"Eh."

After hearing what Shokuhou-senpai said, someone's face turned red for no reason. It turned out that Shokuhou-senpai cared about her so much.

"The guy who is secretly looking for the sisters is a veteran in the field of Academy City research, Kihara Gensei, and he is also the advocate of the Absolute Esper Project. His target is undoubtedly the Misaka Network."

"Moreover, the experiments he led led to the destruction of a large number of people with special abilities and research institutions. He is a person who will do anything to pursue the so-called truth. No matter what his true thoughts are, they will definitely bring bad results."

Shokuhou-senpai spoke slowly. She was also shocked when she learned this.

After confirming from two angles that the information was correct, Shokuhou-senpai immediately sent away the members of the Queen's Faction and went to discuss the matter with her reliable ally Natsume Sonoko.

Even though Kihara Gensei cannot be considered an official force in Academy City, his influence is exceptionally profound. This name represents many things, which makes Shokuhou-senpai, who understands the dark side of Academy City, particularly concerned.

If it was this person, it wouldn't be surprising to be able to predict her actions.

This experienced old man is much more shrewd than ordinary people. It is not easy to use Misaka Mikoto to attract his attention.

"And I discovered that in addition to faking his own death to get Keisaku Kanto out of the juvenile detention center, he also took away several of the powerful and even more powerful people in the name of research."

"I don't know what his purpose is, but if we consider the existence of those people in 'Dead Knot', the opponent's strength may be much stronger than I imagined."

Having said this, Shokuhou-senpai fell silent.

She didn't explain what the 'deadlock' was, but Misaka Mikoto had been a psychic for some time, so she naturally knew some of the things she needed to know.

Perhaps this is the reason why she had to let Misaka Mikoto join. She needed more fighting power to fill this big hole. After all, it was impossible to just drag irrelevant people into such a dangerous thing.

Two people with super powers seem like a lot, but she is too easy to be targeted, and the other side has someone with super powers who can restrain her.

Chapter 347: Remain Neutral

Is the mastermind behind this the so-and-so? Sounds familiar.

The voice in his ears seemed to disappear in an instant, and Natsume couldn't help but fall into deep thought, searching the corners of his memory, and then he suddenly realized.

Kihara Gensei, I know this person.