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Misaka Mikoto was slightly taken aback, and said, "You sensed it?"

“That’s right. If things continue like this, Misaki won’t be able to come back. The connection between the two of them stems from the connection and resonance of their spiritual power. Unless one of them completely loses their spirit, this connection will not be broken.”

Misaka Mikoto's eyes widened in surprise, unsure whether she was surprised by Best's words or by the fact that the usually stern Best had spoken so much at such a calm and measured pace.

However, Misaka Mikoto immediately grasped the key point in Best's words. She immediately pressed down on Best's shoulder and said, "Best, you just said... what you felt, not what you saw or heard? Could it be... that it's related to your ability?"

Best hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, “You have the potential to be a great person, and I can reveal some of it to you. I can sense the trend of things, and if this trend is left unchecked, it will inevitably lead to an outcome.”

Misaka Mikoto stared at Best in disbelief, dumbfounded.

Is this kind of ability still considered a superpower?

Don't you believe me?

Best tilted his head, looked into the distance, and pointed to a water glass that was half-suspended on a table in the distance. He said, "Soon this water glass will fall to the ground. If no one changes this, someone will get hurt because of this water glass."

Misaka Mikoto looked over and saw a water glass that wasn't properly placed; one half was on the table and the other half was dangling in the air. Just then, a researcher running from a distance bumped the table, causing the water glass to fall to the ground and break in two.

Just then, another researcher carrying a large stack of documents was about to pass by the water glass on the ground. Because he was carrying too many documents, he didn't see where he was going. If he stepped on the glass shard, he would definitely get injured.

"careful!"

Upon seeing this, Misaka Mikoto immediately spoke up to warn the researcher who was holding the documents, which startled him. However, because he stopped, he also immediately saw the glass beneath his feet.

"Ah, thank you!"

The researcher nodded gratefully to Misaka Mikoto, then said breathlessly, "I'll be back to clean up in a bit."

After saying that, the researcher walked around the glass shards and left, leaving Misaka Mikoto dumbfounded.

Misaka Mikoto turned her gaze to Best, her eyes lighting up as she suddenly realized that Best wouldn't have told her about his abilities without a reason.

"Do you need me to explain the principles behind my abilities?"

Best continued to tilt his head and look at Misaka Mikoto, who quickly shook her head and said, "The principle behind your ability is your secret. It should be related to probability and Schrödinger's theory. If you don't want to tell me, that's fine."

“But Best, I want to ask you, since you can sense the trend, what should the doctors do to ensure that Misaki Shokuhou… no, to ensure that Misaki Shokuhou and that boy are rescued together?”

"You...you should be able to see it, right?"

Misaka Mikoto's heart pounded as she eagerly awaited Best's answer, and to her delight, Best nodded.

“I saw it, but it wasn’t the doctors doing anything. If you go into the treatment room now, put on the device that Misaki has, and connect with the two of them, then all three of you will wake up.”

Author's Note:

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031 They gazed at each other with deep affection.

By now, Misaka Mikoto has largely stopped doubting Best's words, after all, Best has already demonstrated her abilities.

Moreover, Misaka Mikoto's personality meant that she wouldn't easily doubt others, especially since Best hadn't shown any hostility towards her before, and Misaka Mikoto didn't think Best had any reason to deceive her.

Of course, the most crucial point is that Misaka Mikoto is now eager to do something, not only to save Momo, but also to help Shokuhou Misaki, who has been dragged into this predicament by her.

Although she and Misaka Mikoto don't get along, it's just that they don't get along. Even if Misaka Mikoto herself were in trouble, she would not hesitate to help Misaka Mikoto if she had the opportunity and ability to do something.

This is Misaka Mikoto's personality.

"This is absolutely outrageous!"

Although Misaka Mikoto believed Best, she still needed Meito Tsurugi's permission to do anything. After listening to Misaka Mikoto's explanation, Meito Tsurugi stared intently at Best, his expression becoming unusually serious.

Misaka Mikoto might not know who Best was, but Meito Tsurugi knew that this seemingly harmless little girl had a very deep connection with Aleister. Even though Best wasn't Aleister's person, she had done many things on Aleister's orders, making her one of Aleister's most capable assistants.

The fact that such a person suddenly came up with this idea in the current chaotic environment immediately put Netherworld Soul Chaser on alert.

Could it be that all of this was Aleister's plan from the very beginning? What is Aleister planning to do next?

The Soul Chaser of the Underworld is no longer a hot-blooded, irrational teenager who would risk his life for justice, but he has his principles. On his territory, the Soul Chaser of the Underworld will not tolerate the existence of darkness and filth.

“This action plan is baseless and unsecured. Third, I cannot let you take such a risk.”

“Doctor, I believe in Best! She…”

"I said no, and that means no!"

The seemingly easy-going Soul Chaser from the Underworld, who had previously been seen as easy to talk to by Misaka Mikoto, suddenly became tough at this moment, which surprised Misaka Mikoto. Helpless, Misaka Mikoto looked at Best, hoping that Best could say something.

The Soul Chaser also looked at Best, wondering if the usually taciturn Best would try to persuade him now, or use her abilities on him.

"This matter..."

Best did speak, but his tone was still weak and listless. He said, "Aleister doesn't know, and I can assure you I won't use my power to interfere."

"Just like that, a verbal guarantee?"

The Underworld Soul Chaser asked Best, and Best nodded, saying, "If you can't believe me, then there's no point in me saying anything more."

"However, I can tell you that this boy is much stronger than you think. If you don't do as I say, Misaki Shokuhou may not be able to come back."

Netherworld Soul Chaser narrowed his eyes and said, "Shokuhou Misaki should be your friend, right? Would you just stand by and do nothing when you see your friend in trouble?"

"This is not a predicament."

Best denied the words of the Underworld Soul Chaser, saying, "This is Cao Qi's opportunity, an opportunity that she probably never even thought of herself."

"Chance?"

"Ah."

Both Meito and Misaka Mikoto looked on with curiosity, but Best had lost interest in continuing to discuss Shokuhou Misaki and said, "If you're willing to trust me, then let Misaka Mikoto get involved. Otherwise, you can try your medical skills, Meito."

Best's calm tone carried a mocking tone, which made Misaka Mikoto look at Meido Tsurugi with some concern. Meido Tsurugi's expression was indeed not good, but this time, he did not directly refuse.

Twenty minutes later, half an hour after the accident, Misaka Mikoto was lying on the treatment table, to the boy's left.

To the boy's right was Misaki Shokuhou, whose equipment had been removed, yet she remained connected to him by the red and white light. Misaki and the boy maintained the same breathing rhythm, as if they were one person.

"You saw what happened to the third and fifth people, are you sure..."

It seemed like it had been a long time since Mingtu Zhuihun had hesitated like this. However, compared to Mingtu Zhuihun's hesitation, Misaka Mikoto said directly, "I will bring them all back. Trust me, Doctor."

The Soul Chaser remained silent, nodded, and made a gesture. Then, the device on Misaka Mikoto's body lit up, causing her to gradually fall into a deep sleep. Her breathing slowed and synchronized with the boy and Misaki Shokuhou, and the three of them gradually became mentally synchronized.

The researchers, including those working on the Underworld Soul Chaser project, all looked somewhat helpless. Compared to methodical and evidence-based research, what they were doing was nothing more than an ignorant adventure, which was more of a disgrace to them.

Only Best remained indifferent as she watched all this unfold, though no one noticed the almost inaudible mechanical sound emanating from the collar around her neck.

"You ask me why I did this, and whether doing so would damage our relationship with the SOS Brigade?"

Best whispered to the mechanical creature named "Woof" on his neck, saying, "It's interesting. I want to know what kind of person this manager is. Although I shouldn't hastily trust this unfamiliar manager, can't we completely trust the SOS Brigade too?"

"Furthermore, even if the administrator is awakened, he will not be able to fully recover his previous memories. Besides, our plan focuses not on Academy City, but on the area outside of Academy City. Even if the administrator has some freedom here, there will be no obstacles."

Best looked at the three people lying side by side and said, "Moreover, this is indeed for Misaki's sake, because I see hope for Misaki Shokuhou's happiness."

……

Still inside the fish's belly, Misaki Shokuhou reluctantly opened her eyes and met the gaze of the boy who was looking at her with curiosity.

She was helpless because she didn't receive any rescue.

At this moment, Misaki Shokuhou is entirely a spiritual entity and a consciousness entity, and there is absolutely nothing in the area where she is currently located that allows her to judge time, not even a reference point.

So, what Misaki Shokuhou could sense was that she was inside the boy's stomach... no, inside the stomach of the giant fish that the mentally ill boy had conjured, swimming around with the boy who thought he was a fish. Sometimes they were surrounded by a milky white ocean, and sometimes she would jump out of the water with the boy and fly into the sky.

However, during this process, all she could see was the white ocean below, the red sky above, and that eerie symbol.

However, what frustrates Misaki Shokuhou the most is that, as a spiritual being without any reference points, she has lost her sensitivity to time, and her perception of time has become chaotic.

She had no idea how much time had passed; time seemed to have stood still. As a result, she gradually lost track of how far the rescue efforts were progressing.

However, there are two points that Misaki Shokuhou can use to determine this.

First, the situation is getting worse.

The lack of external rescue indicates a major problem outside. If this situation continues, Misaki Shokuhou will have to worry about whether her mental health can be preserved.

Although the boy's perception was currently flawed, and the surrounding white and red spiritual energy was clearly a fairly stable force, Misaki Shokuhou was still worried that she might be corrupted and assimilated by this powerful energy.

After all, compared to the ocean and the sky, her little bit of spiritual power is really insignificant.

Of course, the second point that really angered Misaki Shokuhou was the boy's eyes.

These were beautiful eyes, and pure eyes at that. Misaki Shokuhou had only ever seen such eyes on newborn babies. Logically speaking, Misaki Shokuhou shouldn't be able to get angry or furious with just these eyes.

However, those eyes were fixed on the boy in front of her, and this boy was completely naked, especially his genitals, which Misaki Shokuhou dared not look at, always maintaining an uplifting posture.

This was something Misaki Shokuhou couldn't understand, absolutely couldn't understand!

What kind of thought process does this boy have that allows him to shape his self-perception into such a state?

Is sex all he thinks about all day? Surely he doesn't just have sex all the time!

Aside from this reason, Misaki Shokuhou couldn't understand why that part of her was so strongly represented in the boy's self-awareness. After all, this was the system of self-awareness, which, in addition to being able to control oneself, primarily revealed a person's fundamental nature.

Right now, this boy is a combination of that pure gaze, an honest body, and a proud flag.

Faced with this boy so close to her, Misaki Shokuhou couldn't hit him, scold him, or even refuse his gaze. It would be strange if she weren't angry.

However, despite her anger, Misaki Shokuhou was completely powerless to do anything. Perhaps the only effective retaliation she could make was to look at the boy in front of her with disdain, making him blush with embarrassment.

However, this situation is clearly impossible.

Helpless, Misaki Shokuhou could only continue to wait, endlessly waiting for rescue, while also pondering ways to save herself.

What else... is there that she can do?

"Waaah—"

Just then, a long, drawn-out cry came from the boy in front of Misaki Shokuhou, as if he were calling for a friend.

This shout made Misaki Shokuhou's eyes light up, as if a blind monk had discovered a key point.

032 The best way to win over a mentally ill fish

It was a human's cry, but Misaki Shokuhou knew very well that she was not facing a person, but a fish, a creature with a distorted self-perception that it was a fish from beginning to end.

Therefore, his sudden sound cannot be understood from a human perspective, but rather from the perspective of a fish.

Now that this has been clarified, what Misaki Shokuhou should do now is find a way to learn a foreign language, the language of the mentally ill fish.