The Infinite World of Weapon Girls

Any student who has received even a day or two of education in Academy City can give a reasonable explanation of the term.

"Reporting to Misaka-sama, there is no record in the memory bank."

Tina replied without hesitation.

"Huh?... I thought Tina was studying at Tokiwadai like Misaka-senpai? Now it seems you never even went to school, did you?... And that title 'Misaka-sama' sounds a bit strange."

Saten was surprised and couldn't help but take a closer look at the seemingly normal girl.

Kuroko had told Uiharu, but Uiharu was just making an excuse to bring Saten Ruiko over. Ruiko was completely unaware that Tina was a robot of unknown origin.

I'm more convinced that she's a robot, but I can't rule out the possibility that she's just covering it up. Regardless, A Certain Scientific Railgun takes on the role of narrator.

"Personal Reality, also known as An Invountary Movement or AIM diffusion field, is a force field formed by the unconscious release of abilities by the ability user. It is usually imperceptible to the human body, whether it is oneself or others. It is generally detected through special instruments."

"Theoretically, if we had an instrument to test the AIM diffusion field, we could deduce the results with just one test. But for confidentiality reasons, we can't lend the instrument, so we'll have to ask you to use your superpowers a few more times during the test later."

I understand. But Tina still moved her lips and corrected her:

“Following Misaka-sama’s orders is the meaning that gave me (the robot) life, so it is by no means a ‘trouble’.”

"Ha... Hmm... In that case, let's start the test quickly."

Every time Tina expresses her loyalty, it seems to make Misaka Mikoto feel uneasy. Perhaps it's because A Certain Scientific Railgun's principles have always advocated equality rather than hierarchy?

However, because of the command authority that is deeply imprinted on the minds of robots, 'equality' is forever eliminated. After all, isn't that the purpose of humans creating robots?

"Then, I'll take charge of the data recording!"

As Chu Chun Shiri volunteered, she pulled a blue notebook out of her small backpack.

"Tina, what's the name of your ability?"

In early spring, he opened the laptop lid, and the screen lit up. The current page was the Academy City's internal network—[All currently recorded abilities (including speculations)]—and asked Tina a question.

"Imaginary space"

"Hmm? This sounds like a very unfamiliar ability. Let me look for it."

Taking advantage of this moment, Misaka Mikoto explained to the girl, "Generally speaking, different abilities have different standards for judging their quality."

'bite!'

The coin rang out crisply like a symphony from her fingertips, its rounded edge transforming into a silver streak that flew straight upwards. With a 'whoosh!', Misaka Mikoto flicked her hand and caught the coin in her palm again.

"For example, the criteria for judging my electromagnetic gun are a comprehensive evaluation based on factors such as temperature, destructive power, speed, range, application scope, coolness, and other aspects."

"For example, black spots."

"Hmph!" Upon hearing her older sister mention her, Shirai Kuroko crossed her arms and snorted coldly, turning her head away.

"Kuroko is Tokiwadai's strongest and only Level 4 esper in spatial teleportation. The criteria for judging her abilities are based on the conditions, weight, location, and so on... Speaking of which, the criteria for judging your abilities should be similar."

"Imaginary space...imaginary space...imaginary space..."

In early spring, while browsing online, Saten Ruiko supported the bottom of her laptop, observing the scrolling information on the screen. A little while later—

"Found it!!"

It actually exists? The confusion and surprise in Tina's eyes were even greater than that in Misaka Mikoto.

Because the robot Tina, even though her command structure was altered, still retained memories of the Closers world. She clearly knew that her superpowers shouldn't belong to this world.

"It's...it's a grayed-out entry with no data!"

Chu Chun opened her mouth in surprise, staring intently at the screen, her surprise deepening, and said:

"Gray entries refer to abilities that are said to exist but lack supporting facts and data."

Misaka Mikoto's eyes widened. "So you're saying there's no standard to refer to?"

"Hmm...yes." Chu Chun gave up, glancing at her helplessly.

"Then let me design it from scratch. It's just copying what others have done, it shouldn't be too difficult... right?"

"Big sister! How dare you say I'm a cat and she's a tiger!! Aaaaaah, I won't accept this!"

Oh dear, it seems like Kuroko is angry again.

However, no matter how strong the weak are, they are as laughable as ants trying to shake a tree in front of the strong. The huge gap in strength displayed made Hei Zi increasingly shocked and even fearful.

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For example, Kuroko uses touch as a medium to activate his [spatial teleportation] ability, instantly moving objects to specific spatial coordinates. The multidimensional calculations involved are extremely complex and are largely limited by the object's volume, mass, and distance.

When an object weighs more than 1000 kg or has a volume exceeding 10 cubic meters, spatial movement becomes somewhat difficult; if it weighs 10000 kg or has a volume exceeding 100 cubic meters, it becomes impossible to move it at all.

Despite its strong abilities, it faces many obstacles, thus it can only be ranked Lv4.

Tina's [Imaginary Space] is also activated through touch.

Even a behemoth weighing 20000 kg and with a volume of 30 cubic meters (the experimental subject) has just been taken in!

It is evident that the [imaginary space] does not require complex 'computation' (mental processing); it can exist in the imaginary space like a living being simply through brain function.

Saten Ruiko, who was standing nearby, made a vivid analogy: [It's like an RPG player in the real world carrying an infinitely large inventory, as stable as a cheat code.]

"My God, imaginary space... is it infinite...?"

Tina showed no signs of fatigue, remaining calm and composed, without even breaking a sweat.

On the contrary, the women who were just bystanders watched as the experimental equipment disappeared one by one from her hands, their faint smiles gradually vanished, and they became increasingly terrified.

What they saw was a dimensional space that seemed to have no limits and could be used without restraint!

"Ah... this, this is the last one here, are you really sure you're okay? If you can't keep going, don't force yourself."

Area G wasn't originally a testing area in the strict sense; it was more like a reserve area. It used to be a place where stacks of square substitutes made of wood and metal were piled up. Now, in the empty space, only a huge metal skeleton huddled in a corner, the whole area seemingly tinged with gray.

Tina approached it expressionlessly, and the mere touch of her outstretched hand with the fingertips signified the deprivation of its right to exist in reality.

"Um... since these things can be stored in the 'imaginary space,' they can also be released, right? Could you show them to me?"

"Okay. Please move 50 meters away and be careful to avoid accidents."

Ever since A Certain Scientific Railgun joined the team, the situation here has attracted attention, and many people were drawn over by Tina's amazing superpowers.

In the enormous Tokiwadai venue, almost everyone, near and far, gathered together, as if witnessing a miracle.

—With a mere wave of her hand, Tina reappeared all the experimental objects, totaling over 100 tons, that had been stored in the [imaginary space], neatly arranging them to fill the entire open space of Region G.

They brazenly occupied the field of vision.

They once again amaze us with the terrifying power of superpowered individuals…!

Yes! To passersby, her seemingly miraculous spatial abilities, along with her calm and composed demeanor, made her fully qualified to be ranked alongside a Level 5 superpowered individual!

"Really... amazing!"

Saten Ruiko clasped her hands together in front of her chest and sighed in a prayerful manner.

"This ability still seems unbelievable! It's a pity that the testing limit here is only this far. If we could use it freely, it might really reach the level of Lv5!"

Expressing opinions rationally in early spring.

"Eek, there are only seven Level 5s standing at the top of Academy City. It's not that easy to be one."

Kuroko was surprised but also disagreed, after all, only her beloved older sister was the number one in Tokiwadai.

"...[Imaginary space] is certainly wonderful, but it's not very useful in battle, is it? Even if it can reach Lv5, it will definitely be a bonus in terms of general benefits, which is far weaker than my sister's Railgun."

Huh? Not very useful in combat?

Are you kidding me? Girl, you have no idea how many forbidden-level heavy weapons are stored in the Imaginary Space!!!

"Stop talking!"

Misaka Mikoto took a deep breath and suddenly shouted.

She looked up and glanced around at the fifty or sixty people staring at her with curiosity, but failed to grasp the source of her unease. She sighed and said:

"Although I don't want to make a big deal out of this, some people have indeed discovered it... However, I have already jammed all the cameras with electromagnetic interference. Let's take this opportunity to leave here first."

Tina: "I will follow Misaka-sama's orders."

The others nodded in agreement.

Just as they were leaving the stadium, Misaka Mikoto finally understood what that sudden feeling of unease was all about.

"Misaka-san, I saw you were having so much fun that I didn't want to disturb you, but it would be such a bummer if I suddenly left~"

She has star-shaped pupils, long golden hair, a slender figure but huge breasts, and wears a pair of white over-the-knee socks with a spider web pattern under her Tokiwadai uniform, with a woman's shoulder bag hanging from her shoulder.

At Tokiwadai Middle School, there are two Level 5 warriors: one is known as the "Electric Princess," referring to Misaka Mikoto, and the other is known as the "Faction Queen," who is this very person in front of us... "Level 5 Mind Control" Shokuhou Misaki!!

"Tch, this guy..." With a somewhat gloomy look in her eyes, Misaka Mikoto gritted her teeth and stared at her, saying to them without turning her head, "Kuroko, take Saten, Uiharu, and Tina and leave here first."

"Pi—!"

Misaki Shokuhou shook the remote control in her hand, her smile as bright and scorching as the blazing sun outside.

"Lv5...Imaginary Number Space? The eighth Level 5 esper! This is news that will shake the entire Academy City. I mean, Misaka-san, it's not right not to share with a cute girl like (Tina)."

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Above 230 million people, standing at the highest peak of Academy City, are only seven Level 5 individuals.

Tokiwadai Middle School is proud of its two Level 5s: Misaka Mikoto, ranked third among the seven, and Shokuhou Misaki, ranked fifth among the seven, who is known as "Mind Control".

As the saying goes, "Two tigers cannot share one mountain." Misaka Mikoto is kind and approachable and doesn't want to compete with Misaki Shokuhou, but the latter repeatedly provokes her, making her extremely annoyed.

"Pi—"

Although it was unclear whether her mind control ability was related to the remote control in her hand, after she pressed the remote control, everyone present, including Shirai Kuroko, was as if their minds were bewitched, standing motionless with empty eyes as if possessed.

"Hmph, your tricks are as despicable as ever..."

As Misaka Mikoto spread her arms, faint silver arcs of electricity appeared in the void, and an invisible electromagnetic barrier unfolded.

*Pfft! Crack! Swoosh!*

Misaki Shokuhou's mental control power does not act directly on a person's mind, but rather is connected to the spirit through something like a mental chain along the void.

An impenetrable electromagnetic net stretched across the void, and the invisible chains of the mind were shattered by lightning; bolts of lightning burst forth out of nowhere.