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"Not only that, he will completely forget about your meeting. In his mind, he just had an accident and recovered after treatment. During this process, you will disappear without a trace. Even if you suddenly appear in front of him and tell him everything, he will think you are a liar."

Misaki Shokuhou stared at Misaka Mikoto, hoping to see fear and disappointment on Misaka Mikoto's face. Only in this way could she release her dissatisfaction with Misaka Mikoto.

As expected, Misaka Mikoto found that her condition was exactly what she wanted. The originally confident and determined Misaka Mikoto stood there as if petrified, as if all her energy had been drained.

Misaka Mikoto was stunned.

Why did she freeze?

In fact, Misaka Mikoto herself wasn't quite sure either.

However, after the images that Misaki Shokuhou described appeared in her mind, and the thought of meeting that boy again in the future, and him treating her as an ordinary person, made her heart clench, and she felt as if she were being crushed under a boulder, unable to breathe.

They clearly know each other and are willing to give their lives for each other without regret, yet they can only treat each other as strangers?

Such a thing...

Is it really that simple?

Under Misaka Mikoto's expectant gaze, she once again uttered words that left Misaka Mikoto speechless.

"Misaka Mikoto, do you understand what I mean? Do you understand the situation you are about to face? I can guarantee that when this boy wakes up in the future, he will not only not remember your voice and appearance, but he will also ignore you when he encounters you again, thanks to my abilities."

Are you sure you want to agree to these conditions?

"So, didn't I already say it's that simple?"

Misaka Mikoto lowered her head, her brown hair obscuring her forehead and hiding her face in shadow, as if trying to ensure that her expression would not be noticed.

To ensure that her true feelings remain unnoticed.

"Isn't this great? He can forget everything, forget the pain he once suffered, and not worry about what happened in the past. He can happily welcome a new day."

"Isn't this...good?"

Misaka Mikoto fell silent, and Shokuhou Misaki also fell silent as she looked at Misaka Mikoto. She couldn't see Misaka Mikoto's expression, and her abilities couldn't be used on Misaka Mikoto, but at this moment, Shokuhou Misaki had the good news that she could hear Misaka Mikoto's thoughts.

It sounded like a child crying silently.

Just like her former friend, the somatic cell clone of Misaka Mikoto, she knew she was going to die, her wish was only for the sea but could not be fulfilled, and she longed for friends and friendship but could not obtain them. At that time, she was also crying silently, just like Misaka Mikoto is now.

Misaki Shokuhou's heart seemed to clench as she pondered what she was doing. Was it really just to vent her anger?

Or perhaps it was simply jealousy and resentment towards Misaka Mikoto, or envy of her life living in the sunlight and having someone always stepping forward to help her in times of danger?

However, as the queen, Misaka Mikoto would not back down. Since Misaka Mikoto dared to say those words to her directly, she had no choice but to meet Misaka Mikoto's momentum head-on.

"Alright, it's settled then, Misaka Mikoto. I'll alter his memories so he'll forget you completely. I hope you won't regret it then."

"I won't regret it, as long as he's alright... that's enough."

……

Soon, Misaki Shokuhou and Misaka Mikoto arrived at the hospital. After a surprised look from Harumi Kiyama, they went to the bedside to check on the boy's condition.

Behind her were Best and Misaka Mikoto. Best was still staring blankly at everything, while Misaka Mikoto had her head down, seemingly lost in thought.

"So, fifth person, can you sense anything?"

"His brainwaves appear normal, and his consciousness is fine. It seems he's fallen into a deep sleep for some reason, or he's unwilling to wake up. I will access his consciousness and personally awaken him. Do you understand what I'm saying, Netherworld Soul Chaser?"

Netherworld Soul Chaser nodded and said, "Come with me to my research institute. I can guarantee your safety there and provide you with complete equipment. Kiyama Harumi, and everyone else, I won't keep you as guests. After all, I don't think the Fifth One would welcome you."

The doctors present were all experts in neuroscience, so they naturally had a strong interest in Misaki Shokuhou and would therefore understand her dislike for them.

Since Meido Tsurugi had already seen them off, they wouldn't stay either. Soon everyone left, and Misaka Mikoto and her group arrived at Meido Tsurugi's underground research institute.

To Misaka Mikoto's astonishment, Shokuhou Misaki was lying on the bed next to the boy, wearing a special device on her head and covered in cables. All of this was connected to Misaka Mikoto's savior.

"This is……"

"Something that increases the success rate and guarantees the safety of the fifth person and that child. With all of this, their mental well-being can be guaranteed without any problems. I'm also glad that the fifth person gave me face. Apart from me, I'm afraid no one else in the entire Academy City could get her to wear something like this, right?"

Misaka Mikoto nodded as if she understood, and at that moment, Shokuhou Misaki signaled to Meido Tsurugi that they could begin.

The Soul Chaser nodded and then pressed the switch to start the device.

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027 It seems... things have gotten serious.

As all the instruments were activated, Misaki Shokuhou closed her eyes and began to connect with the spirit of the boy not far away, following the guidance of the equipment and instruments.

What she told Misaka Mikoto before wasn't all just an excuse; accessing someone else's mind does indeed carry a great deal of danger.

While Misaki Shokuhou can use her superpowers to handle all of someone else's psychological states, her own mental strength is not particularly high. As someone who is physically inept and from a wealthy family, if she experiences any physical abnormalities, such as intense stress or physical pain, it will cause her to become confused when releasing her powers.

At the same time, this also means that she has no problem using her superpowers to control other people's minds, but once she uses her superpowers to access other people's minds, she will have to face direct contact between the two people's minds.

Misaki Shokuhou herself has low mental strength. If the person she comes into contact with is mentally confused and contaminated, then Misaki Shokuhou will also suffer mental trauma.

This is not Misaki Shokuhou talking nonsense; it is a real danger.

Logically speaking, before Misaki Shokuhou connects to the spirit of the boy beside her, she should have carefully investigated the boy's identity and past, carefully assessed the boy's mental stability, and only after careful consideration should she decide whether or not to connect to the boy's spirit.

Now, because of her previous conflict with Misaka Mikoto, Best's request, and her trust in Meido Tsukito, the most conscientious doctor in Academy City, Shokuhou Misaki, after a simple examination and confirming that the boy's mind did not show any signs of being corrupted and going crazy, directly chose to enter into the system.

She wanted to put an end to Misaka Mikoto's high fighting spirit with her own actions, and at the same time, she wanted to confirm with her caring cat Best whether this boy she was interested in was really a reliable man.

Of course, Misaki Shokuhou wouldn't admit that her previous conversations with Misaka Mikoto, and the emotional clashes that arose during their exchanges, also played a significant role in the conflict.

Anyway, now that Misaki Shokuhou has decided to take over the mind of the boy next to her, she has done so.

As her power was activated, Misaki Shokuhou's surface consciousness disappeared, and her ability entered the consciousness of the boy beside her. The devices worn on their heads constantly monitored their mental state.

If either of them experiences a mental instability, this connection will be immediately severed, thus protecting Misaki Shokuhou's mental state from being affected.

Of course, if the connection is forcibly interrupted, Misaki Shokuhou will definitely experience a splitting headache for a period of time. This is the first side effect of forcibly interrupting the mental connection.

Misaka Mikoto closed her eyes and breathed steadily, as if she had fallen asleep. If it weren't for the fact that the instruments were still working, Misaka Mikoto would have really doubted whether Misaka Mikoto was putting in any effort.

At this moment, Misaka Mikoto vaguely noticed that her savior's breathing frequency was beginning to synchronize with Shokuhou Misaki's. Eventually, the two of them were completely synchronized in their breathing, almost like one person.

"The fifth one has already begun to occupy that child's superficial and basic consciousness. Next, she will move towards a deeper level. Don't worry, at this level, the fifth one is the strongest expert in the entire Academy City."

Clearly, Meitoku knew through various channels that Shokuhou Misaki was very powerful and trusted her greatly, which made Misaka Mikoto both happy and worried. She was happy because the boy was finally saved, but her heart was heavy…

"No, Misaka Mikoto, cheer up! Your savior is about to wake up and be reborn. This is what you should do for her. What are you doing now, with that long face?"

Even if... he really has forgotten you and knows nothing about your relationship, at least... give him a smile when he wakes up, otherwise... that would be too embarrassing!

Misaka Mikoto wanted to laugh, but when she looked at the boy lying next to her and Shokuhou Misaki, she couldn't laugh no matter what.

All she could do was hold back her tears and stop crying.

That alone shows how much she has given.

As for why I wanted to cry?

Misaka Mikoto doesn't know yet, but anyway... she's just unhappy.

"what!"

Just as Misaka Mikoto was immersed in her inexplicable emotions, Meito Tsurugi suddenly exclaimed in surprise. Before Misaka Mikoto could figure out what was going on, Meito Tsurugi suddenly roared, "Sever the connection immediately, right now!"

The sudden order stunned the researchers. The situation had been fine, and everyone was looking forward to the awakening of the boy who had created a miracle. But why did the Underworld Soul Chaser have to cut off the connection like this?

No one knows why, but the orders from the Netherworld Soul Chaser were delayed for only a second or two because of the researchers' momentary lapse in concentration. Immediately, the researchers took action to cut off the treatment.

However... unfortunately, in just a second or two, it was too late.

A strange light, alternating between red and white, suddenly emanated from the boy's head, flowing upstream along the instrument to Misaki Shokuhou's head. The white and red light enveloped Misaki Shokuhou's head, adding a touch of embellishment to her golden hair.

By now, everyone understood that something was wrong, and at this moment, the connection between the two was finally severed; the instrument had lost its power supply and stopped working.

However, something unexpected happened.

Even without power, the red and white light still connected the two people through the cables that linked them together, as if these things formed a bridge that synchronized the two people's breathing and spirit.

It seems... there's a big problem!

……

"call!"

Misaki Shokuhou, who barely maintained herself by transforming into a spiritual force, controlled and synchronized the boy's basic consciousness, including his breathing and heartbeat, so as to ensure that his body would not overreact due to mental fluctuations and thus avoid various emergencies.

Having ensured this, Misaki Shokuhou began to try to access the boy's mental world and enter his inner world.

This is a very careful process. We must proceed step by step, peeling back the layers of mystery before making a final, cautious touch. Otherwise, if our minds clash, it will surely cause trauma to both of us.

Psychological trauma can be very painful, and there is no cure for it!

Misaki Shokuhou doesn't like pain!

Finally, after a long journey, Misaki Shokuhou's spirit arrived at the core of the boy's spirit. If she could find out exactly what was wrong with the boy's spirit and correct it with her own power, then everything would be fine...

Huh?

Just then, Misaki Shokuhou suddenly felt a magnificent wave rushing towards her from the front. It was a giant wave composed of red and white light. The huge wave was actually a huge mental fluctuation that crashed directly onto this part of Misaki Shokuhou's self-spirit.

"What the hell is this?!"

Misaki Shokuhou felt this burst of spiritual energy and was about to immediately withdraw from the boy's body. She had never heard of such a power before, and she had absolutely no experience in dealing with it.

Although Misaki Shokuhou is a Level 5 psychic with the ability to control her mind, she is well aware that the human mind is a wondrous and mysterious world. Even as a Level 5, she cannot fully comprehend the nature of her own abilities, let alone the minds of others or herself.

Therefore, Misaki Shokuhou is actually very careful when using her ability. She doesn't need a remote control to use her ability; the remote control is a psychological suggestion she makes to herself.

In other words, when she presses a button on the remote control, her self-suggestion will make her use superpowers with pre-calculated effects according to the previous settings, so as to control others while minimizing the harm to them.

Therefore, when faced with this sudden power, Misaki Shokuhou's first thought was to run away as quickly as possible, rather than fight back. After all, those who dare to muster the courage to fight against an unknown force are ultimately a minority.

However, Misaki Shokuhou's mental processing speed was completely incomparable to the raging red and white waves.

At this moment, the speed at which she activated her abilities was just like her frail physique. After running for a few dozen meters, she was overtaken by the other students who had caught up from behind, and she herself was swallowed up by the dust.

After the waves subsided and all was quiet, when Misaki Shokuhou regained consciousness, she was stunned.

She was floating on the sea.

"Wow!"