The Legend of Level 0 in Academy City

"Forehead!"

Inoue Hideka really wanted to complain, was this the gears of fate turning?

He shows no kindness to his savior, yet he is so enthusiastic towards Accelerator, who plays the role of the executioner.

It seems the persuasive words I prepared for my final act will never have a chance to be used...

"Noisy!"

Accelerator, annoyed by the brat's incessant chatter, scratched his ear, shook off Last Order, and sat down on another single sofa.

Saten Ruiko came out of the kitchen, carrying a tray in her hand.

First, she placed the teacup from the tray in front of Misaki Shokuhou and politely said, "Please enjoy!"

Because Misaki Shokuhou was wearing Tokiwadai's school uniform, and judging from her words, actions, and demeanor, she was a true young lady of high birth.

Unlike Misaka Mikoto, who uses the title of "young lady" but has no decent manners or behavior.

Therefore, Saten Ruiko unconsciously became a little reserved, and her words were very polite and courteous.

"Thank you!"

Misaki Shokuhou smiled slightly at Ruiko Saten, displaying the elegance befitting a young lady.

Saten Ruiko returned a smile, then walked over to Accelerator and placed the teacup on the table in front of him.

"It seems I don't need to say anything more. So, Last Order, it'll be alright for you to stay by Accelerator's side from now on, right? He can protect you!"

"Yes, Misaka Misaka has already told her that she will be living with Accelerator from now on! Misaka Misaka is looking forward to seeing Accelerator and hopes that he will be able to meet her expectations."

"No, how about Last Order and Accelerator stay here with me from now on? There are two empty rooms here."

"Ok?"

Accelerator, who was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, had been dozing with his eyes closed, but upon hearing this, he opened his eyes in confusion and looked at Inoue Hideka.

Although Misaki Shokuhou was sipping her tea, she kept a close eye on the situation.

Upon hearing Inoue Hideka's words, the action of drinking tea seemed to slow down slightly.

"Well... I think it's a single-person apartment, and you can't cook, so how can you take care of Last Order if you live together? She's still a child!"

Inoue Hidekazu had planned for Last Order and Accelerator to live here.

Just like inviting Touma Kamijou to eat here, Inoue Hideka simply hoped to improve the lives of these people he both cared for and admired through his own means.

"If you live here, at least there won't be any problems with food."

“Misaka Misaka has no objections. Misaka Misaka also wants to live with Mr. Inoue.” Misaka Misaka said happily, while showing off the privileges that other Misakas did not have.

Last Order sat on the middle sofa, waving his arms and speaking happily.

Accelerator frowned, glanced at Last Order with a conflicted expression, said nothing, and simply closed his eyes again, looking detached from worldly affairs.

Inoue Hidekazu understood what Accelerator's behavior meant—he had no objection, and as long as the kid had no objection, it didn't matter.

Phew... It seems the problem has been solved smoothly.

Inoue Hideka breathed a sigh of relief and then said:

"So, is there anything else that First Hand and Last Order need to go back for?"

"Misaka Misaka doesn't have anything. All Misaka Misaka needs to do is take care of herself!" Misaka Misaka said proudly.

Accelerator remained silent, saying nothing.

Inoue Hidekazu had almost gotten used to Accelerator's attitude of silence being tantamount to acquiescence.

"In that case, let's settle on our own rooms first. Ruiko and I just moved in today and haven't chosen our rooms yet. Um... Shokuhou-senpai, could you wait a moment?"

Inoue Hideka glanced apologetically at Shokuhou Misaki, then walked directly to the door of the room with the balcony near the main entrance and looked at the others.

"I want this room. I've reserved it."

"Yinghua is so cunning... No way! I've already chosen this room, you can choose another one!"

"Saten Ruiko said angrily."

"Um... okay."

Inoue Hideka hesitated for a moment, then, deciding that a good man doesn't argue with a woman, he gave up on that bedroom and went to the door of another room with a balcony.

"Then I'll take this one."

"No way! The balcony of this room is connected to my room. Yinghua is a pervert, we absolutely can't choose this one!"

Saten Ruiko once again vehemently rejected Inoue Hideka.

"This room is for the kid!"

Although Accelerator hadn't seen the room's layout, he could deduce from Inoue Hideka's behavior that he was definitely choosing from the better rooms down the list.

I don't know what he was thinking. He spoke these words, which sounded like he was protecting his wife, with a blank expression and a completely emotionless tone.

The final work clearly didn't say anything~~ And when did I become a pervert!

Inoue Hideka thought resentfully, "I should have put my things in first to reserve them."

The final work still doesn't understand what's going on, staring blankly at Inoue Hideka's antics.

Finally, Inoue Hideka pointed dejectedly to the door near the bathroom and said listlessly, "This one should be fine, right?"

"Hehe, no problem! That's more like it. Yinghua should know how to be chivalrous and give priority to ladies!"

Saten Ruiko said with a wicked smile, feeling very happy to see Inoue Eika's embarrassed look.

"Oh right, I haven't introduced myself to everyone yet. Although it's a bit late, I'll still give you an introduction..."

Inoue Hideka suddenly realized that she hadn't introduced the group to the other party yet, which explained why Saten Ruiko seemed a bit reserved earlier.

"Um... This is Misaki Shokuhou, a second-year student at Tokiwadai Middle School."

"This handsome guy with white hair is Accelerator, yeah, his name is Accelerator."

The introduction was supposed to be mutual, but it was mainly for Saten Ruiko, since Accelerator and Misaki Shokuhou had both heard of each other to some extent.

Moreover, although Accelerator didn't see it clearly last time, he did almost kill Misaki Shokuhou.

Inoue Hidekazu did not know Accelerator's real name; he could only utter this name, which sounded like a code name.

If Inoue Hidekazu were to utter the five characters that could be Accelerator's name—Suzuko Yuriko—he wouldn't know if he would live to see tomorrow's sunrise.

"This... little one, her name is Last Order, she's Misaka-senpai's, um, cousin!"

(My cousin is the child of my mother's siblings, and my paternal cousin is the child of my father's siblings. Some people may not be able to tell the difference, so let me explain.)

Last Order keeps calling out "Misaka Misaka," and with a face so similar to Misaka Mikoto's, even Inoue Hideka herself wouldn't believe there's absolutely no connection.

"So, this is my classmate and also my girlfriend, Saten Ruiko."

Please give me your guidance!

Unlike the other three individuals who were different from normal people, Saten Ruiko greeted them politely.

“Yes, yes! Misaka Misaka knows you, Saten-kun!” Misaka Misaka said proudly.

"Alright, Ruizi, take this little brat to tidy up the room. We have guests coming soon, so we need to hurry! Oh, and help me tidy up while you're at it, hehe!"

Inoue Hideka grinned and showed her teeth at Saten Ruiko, then turned to Accelerator and said, "Accelerator, the kitchen is over here. The TV remote is on the shelf under the TV. Do whatever you want. Shokuhou-senpai and I have some things to do."

"Tsk!"

Accelerator clicked his tongue, stood up, and walked towards the only room that was currently unoccupied—the room next to Inoue Hideka's.

"Hey, this is the very last piece. Come on, let me take you to tidy up your room!"

Saten Ruiko smiled like an older sister and waved to Last Order, but her smile twitched when she said the somewhat strange name.

Chapter 111 Friends...

Inoue Hideka didn't care about the three of them; they'd be living together eventually, and there would be plenty of time for them to get to know each other.

She looked at Misaki Shokuhou, who was sitting on the sofa and had maintained a relaxed and indifferent demeanor throughout.

"Shokuhou-senpai, I'll go get Touma now. You wait here for a moment."

Misaki Shokuhou first took a sip of tea before putting down her teacup, brushing her golden hair from her forehead, and looking at Eika Inoue.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, junior."

Upon hearing this, Inoue Hideka pushed open the door and went out, walking to the door of Kamijou Touma's house and knocking on it.

Knock knock knock!

no respond……

I knocked on the door again, knock knock knock!

Still no response.

After thinking for a moment, he took out his phone and dialed Touma Kamijou's number.

beep...beep...

"Hey, Yinghua, what's wrong?"

"Oh, Touma, aren't you home?"

"Ah~~ No~~ In this sweltering weather, having to wander the streets with Index who wants ice cream, why is Mr. Kamijou so unlucky!"

"Hmm... I think we could discuss the reason why you're so unfortunate for two days and two nights, so now's not the time. Just don't forget to come over for dinner tonight. Goodbye!"

After hanging up the phone, Inoue Hideka returned home, where Shokuhou Misaki had already stood up from the sofa.

Although she maintained a calm smile, Inoue Hideka noticed a slight hint of disappointment in her eyes.

She didn't close the door when she went out, so Misaki Shokuhou must have heard her making a phone call in the hallway.

"Well, Touma will still be coming over for dinner tonight, why don't you stay and have dinner with us?"

"No need, I have some things to take care of later. Thank you for your kindness."

"Oh, that's fine too. Misaka-senpai will be coming over tonight, and you probably don't want to see her."

"I can't help it," Inoue Hideka said helplessly.

"Huh? You mean... Misaka Mikoto is coming... for dinner? To have dinner with him?"