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"Ah, no... I didn't mean to hit so hard, and there shouldn't have been such a big injury."

Seeing that Shirai Kuroko still had a smile on her face, Misaka Mikoto breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at her hand, where a wisp of electricity was pulsating.

"Big sister, what's wrong?"

"Hmm... Is everything alright? I controlled the current as I always do, so it shouldn't have hurt anyone, but the current feels... subtly different to me?"

"Could it be that my older sister's abilities have improved again?"

Misaka Mikoto shook her head. Only then did she remember what Meito Tsurugi had said before, telling her to take some time to go to the research institute for a proper check-up. However, she hadn't had time to do such a thing in the past two weeks.

"It shouldn't be... right?"

Misaka Mikoto was also full of questions, and said, "But it doesn't matter, I have a physical exam coming up soon anyway, so I'll just do it all at once."

"Maybe it's because you've been under too much stress lately. Anyway, Mr. Good Man is almost fully recovered, so you should get some rest and relax."

Misaka Mikoto nodded. What Shirai Kuroko said made sense. After all, superpowers are closely related to the brain, and emotions and state of mind can affect the release of superpowers.

However, Misaka Mikoto wasn't too concerned about her own situation. After all, the most important thing right now was to see how he was doing and whether he could be successfully transferred from the research institute to a regular ward.

"Ah, you've come."

Just then, a nurse walked towards them, seemingly waiting specifically for Misaka Mikoto. Misaka Mikoto recognized her as well, as she was one of the most common assistants to Meido Tsurugi.

"Come with me, the doctor is waiting for you. And I have good news for you..."

The nurse winked mischievously and, under Misaka Mikoto's questioning gaze, pressed the button for the fifth floor of the elevator.

A surge of ecstasy welled up in Misaka Mikoto's heart, an emotion so overwhelming that she almost lost her balance.

"Big sister, what happened?"

“Ah, Kuroko,” Misaka Mikoto shook her head and said, “He was originally in a special ward in the basement. Now we’re going up, which means he’s been moved to a regular ward, right?”

The nurse nodded, then gave a sincere smile and said, "You've worked hard too. But it's all worth it. Now you'll be able to touch the prince you've been longing for."

"Prince or something..."

Misaka Mikoto blushed. She wanted to continue talking to the nurse, but she felt a chill from Kuroko beside her, which made her freeze and choose to remain silent.

It's best to avoid certain dark or disturbing things.

Soon, the three arrived at the fifth floor and, guided by a nurse, entered a ward at the end of the corridor.

As soon as she entered the ward, Misaka Mikoto immediately saw Meito Tsurugi standing next to the bed, listening to the heartbeat of the person lying on the bed with a stethoscope.

And that person... isn't it him?

Without thinking or saying anything more, Misaka Mikoto's feet moved automatically, leading her to the bedside. She approached the headboard and looked at him lying peacefully on it.

The sheets covered his abdomen and lower body, but his chest was still exposed. Misaka Mikoto seemed to be drawn to his chest, staring at it intently, not daring to look away for even a millisecond.

Finally, under Misaka Mikoto's expectant gaze, his chest rose and fell slightly, completing a cycle that every living person goes through.

This cycle seemed so weak in him, yet it was like a ray of sunlight shining directly into Misaka Mikoto's heart, making her unable to hold back her joy any longer, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"Want to hear it?"

At this moment, the Underworld Soul Chaser handed his stethoscope to Misaka Mikoto.

Author's Note:

Fourth update, lalalalala

PS: Last month, JKing was so irresponsible that he owed 13 chapters. Now, 27 days have passed this month, and JKing has updated 94 chapters. Excluding the guaranteed three chapters a day, JKing has made up for 13 chapters and paid off his debt... Ah, what a long debt repayment journey!

There will be no extra updates for the next month; it will be three updates a day. Actually, JKing will be going to Hangzhou for an interactive event at the invitation of Shuke tomorrow, the 29th. He will go on the 29th, stay in Hangzhou on the 30th and 1st, and return on the 2nd. So, it won't be easy for JKing to maintain three updates a day for the next few days, but JKing will try his best.

The strategy for the next bonus chapter will be decided after JKing returns from Hangzhou, and will be announced in the book review section at that time.

PS2: Thank you Tiandao Wufa for the 3 monthly tickets, thank you FFN for the 2 monthly tickets, and thank you Yeheng and Qiumian for each of the 1 monthly tickets!

022 I just wanted to say thank you.

Is that alright?

Misaka Mikoto asked instinctively in surprise, but her hand still involuntarily went to the stethoscope. This action was less a question and hesitation and more an expression of her eagerness.

The Soul Chaser didn't care about such a small matter and handed the stethoscope to Misaka Mikoto, who quickly put it on and placed the stethoscope head on his chest.

"Pfft!"

As the boy's chest rose and fell on the hospital bed, a rapid and somewhat weak heartbeat reached Misaka Mikoto's ears. However, it was this faint heartbeat, like that of a seriously ill child, that completely put Misaka Mikoto at ease.

Still alive and well.

Having realized this, Misaka Mikoto didn't even need a stethoscope. She placed her hand on his chest, her palm pressed tightly against his chest, using her own hand to confirm his heartbeat and temperature.

With each heartbeat, Misaka Mikoto felt increasingly relaxed, realizing that her worries over the past few days had not been in vain, and she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Misaka Mikoto was stunned by the scene behind her, but even though she felt uncomfortable, she held back.

If I bother Misaka Mikoto at this time, she'll be disliked, right?

"Doctor, when will he wake up?"

Misaka Mikoto suddenly remembered another crucial issue. Although his body had recovered, she could only thank him in person after he fully woke up. This was something Misaka Mikoto would have to wait for.

"Regarding this," Mingtu Zhuihun's expression turned somewhat serious, "I can't actually give a complete answer, so please be prepared for that."

Misaka Mikoto's smile froze on her face, and Shirai Kuroko immediately stepped forward, saying, "Hey, Doctor, aren't you the best doctor in Academy City? How come you're saying such irresponsible things?"

Mingtu Zhuihun shrugged helplessly and said, "After all, this is the first time we've encountered a case like this. You can think about it: his brain has been almost completely regenerated. Under such circumstances, we can't determine the current state of his brain."

"What we can detect is that his brain is now structurally intact and has begun to fluctuate and function, just like a normal person."

"Then... why did you say those things?" Misaka Mikoto quickly pressed for an answer.

The Soul Chaser of the Underworld nodded and said, "The most important significance of the brain to humans is not just its structural integrity, but more importantly, memory and cognition. A person's memory determines his self, and cognition determines his behavior."

"Therefore, until he fully awakens, we have no way of knowing whether his memories and cognition have returned. The ideal situation is that he will wake up completely unharmed, while the worst-case scenario..."

"So that means... he'll become a newborn baby?"

Misaka Mikoto's throat bobbed as she felt the heavy pressure once again.

"No, it could actually be worse than that. The worst-case scenario is that he will remain in this state forever and never wake up again."

Misaka Mikoto and Shirai Kuroko were both stunned, seemingly unable to accept this reality.

"sister!"

Shirai Kuroko cried out in alarm and looked at Misaka Mikoto. If the story of the Soul Chaser in the Underworld was true, whether the person was in a deep sleep or had turned into a newborn baby, this situation would be a responsibility that Misaka Mikoto could hardly bear.

Misaka Mikoto is, after all, only a middle school student; such responsibility...

"Hey, don't try to persuade me."

Misaka Mikoto was silent for a few seconds, then exhaled and said, "We've gotten through the toughest times, so we can't give up halfway now, can we?"

"Doctor," Misaka Mikoto asked Mingtu Zhuihun again, "You should have your own judgment on his condition. I don't believe that a doctor as skilled as you would know nothing."

Mingtu Zhuihun smiled slightly and said, "This is what I'm going to explain to you now. We previously discovered through his brainwave testing that his brainwave activity actually resembles a behavior, a behavior that occurs naturally when a person is sleeping."

"Behavior?"

"Could it be..."

"dream!"

"Yes, it's a dream."

After confirming the two men's statements, Mingtu Zhuihun said, "We've confirmed that he's dreaming right now. Dreaming is a manifestation of the cerebral cortex and the movement of consciousness. So we can be fairly certain that he's conscious, but whether it's fully conscious is unclear."

"Let's wait patiently now. At least the worst outcome shouldn't happen. Perhaps it won't be long before he wakes up and sees all of you who have been taking care of him."

With a smile, Mingtu Zhuihun told the two the good news, then bid them farewell and left. All that remained was to wait; he didn't need to do much more. Moreover, seemingly due to the body's complete recovery, the strange phenomena that had plagued the person lying in the hospital bed had disappeared, as if hidden deep within their body.

This is actually why the Underworld Soul Chaser felt comfortable transferring this person to a regular ward.

After the ghost left, the entire ward fell silent, leaving only Misaka Mikoto, who was still touching the boy's chest, and Shirai Kuroko, who remained silent behind her.

Oh, and of course, there's also the nutrient solution that sustains the boy's life, being infused into his body drop by drop, allowing his life to continue.

"Alright, big sister, can you relax now?"

However, this quiet atmosphere did not last long. Shirai Kuroko squinted and walked to Misaka Mikoto's side, seemingly casually taking Misaka Mikoto's hand.

"Hey, Kuroko, what are you doing?!"

Suddenly having her hand pulled away, and unable to feel the warmth and heartbeat of the boy in front of her, Misaka Mikoto subconsciously scolded Shirai Kuroko. However, Shirai Kuroko crossed her arms and said, "Onee-sama, if you're not satisfied, you can continue. Continue what you were doing."

"Under Kuroko's righteous gaze, under Kuroko's burning flames."

Misaka Mikoto was confused and subconsciously reached out her hand. However, now she finally realized that her action of touching the boy's chest just now seemed... a little impure.

Her face flushed, Misaka Mikoto turned her head away and said, "What are you thinking? I'm just concerned about his health."

"They've gotten so much attention that they're practically touching it!"

This time, Shirai Kuroko seemed determined to persist, saying, "Big sister, I understand you want to save this person, but you need to know that while saving someone is one thing, there are some things you still need to control!"

"Big sister, you have to understand that even if this person saves you, it's out of the same sense of justice as you. After all, you don't know each other at all, you've never even spoken a word to each other, and it's completely impossible for you to have any interaction."

"So, my dear sister, put away your girlish fantasies. He might already have a girlfriend, and if you keep getting so deeply involved..."

"Hei Zi, stop talking."

Misaka Mikoto suddenly stopped Kuroko, who was slightly taken aback, realizing that she had probably said too much, since she and Misaka Mikoto had only recently become good friends.

"Ah... I'm sorry, my dear sister, I seem to have said too much."

Misaka Mikoto's expression was a little unnatural. She shook her head and said, "What you said... is actually true. Right now, I'm just repaying a debt of gratitude. All I want to do is wait for him to wake up and thank him."

"At the very least, you should say thank you."

After saying that, Misaka Mikoto quietly sat down on the edge of the bed, then pulled the blanket up to cover the boy's body, and gently covered the corners.

Shirai Kuroko watched all this from the side, then helplessly covered her face, because she felt that Misaka Mikoto wasn't going to just say thank you and that was the end of it.

However, Shirai Kuroko didn't know how to offer any more advice. She scratched her head and looked at the boy lying on the bed for the first time, facing him directly.

Hmm... he's actually quite handsome.

Looking at the somewhat thin boy on the bed, and his skin that seemed unnaturally fair due to his rebirth, he was practically the epitome of a pretty boy. No wonder her older sister had some ideas.