One-way traffic

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This isn't something that can be rewritten simply by standing together to defeat a common enemy and living together for two days.

Enveloping Aleister's soul is a sin.

Come to think of it, even the reason why Touma Kamijou has encountered so many difficult tasks is probably because of this magician in front of him.

"I don't care if you kill me, torture me, or do whatever you want."

The magician smiled and looked at Accelerator.

"This is what you deserve... and it's what I should do too."

"Humph."

Upon hearing this, Accelerator let out a cold laugh.

"That's what you said."

"Hey... Accelerator!"

Touma Kamijou naturally understood just how deep Aleister's sins were, but—

But... it shouldn't be now.

If Aleister is to be tried, then the most formal methods should be used.

If one cannot even obtain a trial, then what difference is there between fulfilling personal obligations and those who have brought turmoil to the world in the past?

The same applies to the matter of Othinus and the events that occurred in Academy City not long ago.

Touma Kamijou has always followed this path.

"Since I said that your sins cannot be forgotten, then naturally I must make you pay the price."

"...What are your plans?"

Aleister possesses the most powerful magical abilities ever created, but he has no intention of using them now.

"Using it probably wouldn't be of any use," the magician thought. The monster standing before him was an existence capable of defeating enemies many times greater than this world; he, confined to a single world, had no chance against it.

Generations have changed.

Long ago, the child had already grown beyond his limits, surpassing his adult self.

Think about it.

It's no longer time for us to keep setting rules and making them live according to our plans.

"...However, before you do it, may I tell you something?"

"Say something quickly."

"It's very simple, it's the ultimate goal of my plan."

Upon hearing these words, everyone around couldn't help but look over.

"Isn't it... eradicating magic?"

"That might have been the case before."

He spoke slowly and deliberately, then looked at Accelerator.

"Do you know why I brought Touma along to the final battlefield at that time?"

"That's because, by relying on Imagine Breaker's power, the world can be restored to its original state, and by relying on your power to extend this ability to all worlds, this characteristic can be shared with all worlds."

"So, the connection has been established."

Perhaps even Accelerator, who has become the center of countless worlds, hasn't realized it.

"From now on, all worlds will revolve around our world, moving further in a more regular manner. There will no longer be clear divisions between worlds, but rather... interconnected."

"And if you, as the center point connecting all the worlds, also exist in our world as a representative, you can completely perfect all of this."

Upon hearing this, Accelerator completely understood.

"Is it possible..."

"correct."

Once Aleister realized the so-called soul system and the interconnectedness of worlds, his plans were completely altered.

“That’s my ultimate goal.”

"I want to connect all the worlds, so that they may seem unrelated, but in reality, they are interdependent and interdependent!"

The story centers on a world called A Certain Magical Index, and connects everything through the powers of Accelerator and Imagine Breaker.

The world will coexist completely with the world.

In this way, the world will no longer have separate laws, but rather laws that are universally applicable to each other.

This way.

"Even if I do nothing, the sparks of the magical world will no longer be able to interfere with anyone."

The intermingling of worlds will compensate for the friction in their native worlds.

Not only that, from now on, people from all over the world will gradually integrate together, and countless worlds will merge into a larger new world.

It was just like—

"A brand new academy city set in 'the world'."

madman.

Upon hearing this, both those who understood and those who didn't felt a sense of fear towards the magician before them.

Not only people, but even the world is treated as a pawn on the chessboard.

Using the world as its school district, it has created an unparalleled structure, much like an academy city.

In this way, all the deficiencies of the world will be made up, and tragedies like the phase spark will never happen again.

It wasn't just saving one world, it was saving all the worlds.

It will even unify countless worlds.

"...You annoying old fox, you're still so unpleasant even now."

"Haha... It's a victory for me to get you to say something like that. Alright, my wish has been fulfilled."

Aleister opened his arms as if to relax.

"Fool, you think I'd kill you?"

But Accelerator did something he hadn't expected.

"Do you think you can make up for all the things you've done so far with something as trivial as getting shot in the head?"

pat.

But then, something was pulled from his arms by the other person.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a mobile phone, but unlike ordinary mobile phones, it resembled some kind of near-future terminal device.

What no one knows is that this phone contains the most sophisticated code belonging to Academy City.

"If that's the case, then I think it's about time."

Aleister looked at the other person carefully, and also glanced at the phone in his hand out of the corner of his eye.

"...If you are dissatisfied with all of this, then create it yourself."

"Accelerator, I hereby appoint you as the new leader of Academy City—"

"No way, don't even think about being laid off or having your business shut down."

Before the man in front of them could speak, the first person would first clearly state his position.

"You will remain the chairman of Academy City, and you will be responsible for this position forever from now on."

"What…?"

“Listen to me clearly, Aleister, since you created this city with your own hands, since you personally caused so many mountains of corpses, seas of blood, and tragedies—”

The first one in Academy City spoke in the same serious tone.

"Then clean up your own mess instead of using this as an excuse to shift the blame to others."

"Not only will you continue to be the chairman, but you will also have to completely eradicate the darkness in this city and ensure that no more tragedies like ours continue to occur here."

"Finally, give me a proper confession of all the sins you have committed, and never choose to run away from them."

As the saying goes, to untie a bell, you must tie the bell.

If Accelerator were to serve as the chairman of the board of directors of Academy City, the situation would likely be completely different.

But the first person in this story declined that position.

In his view, since Aleister is still alive, he must pay the corresponding price.

"I want you to experience true 'fear'."

"...Oh dear."

"Therefore, from now on you will never be able to escape all that you have created. You will live with the sins you have committed forever, and you will never be able to get rid of the nightmare called Academy City."

The sins he committed must be resolved by his own hands.

Not only that, but this sinful city must be completely transformed into a metropolis of hope and future.

In a sense.

This may be the greatest "fear" for Aleister.

"You really are... giving me a tough time."

The chairman of Academy City gave a rare wry smile.

"Closing up is a real hassle. Don't think that everything is over just because Coronzon has been dealt with. The realm of magic isn't just limited to that guy."

"That's all your own problem, don't try to shift the blame to others."

"Wait, wait a minute—! What are you guys talking about? I haven't understood a thing since the beginning!!"

"Oh, Misaka-san, I think it doesn't matter how you look at it, it's not something we should get involved in, is it?"

Misaka Mikoto, who had held back from speaking because Accelerator was present, finally couldn't help but say a few words, while Shokuhou Misaki started tapping on the side.

"…Well…"

Kamijou Touma looked at these people with some surprise.

"So...it seems like an agreement has been reached?"

Accelerator turned around, and Hatsune Miku came to her side.

"So, Yifang, what's next...?"

"Ah... there's still so much to do."

The first one squinted.

First... the issue to be resolved is the matter of the girl next to me.

And then...

"Those guys hiding in the shadows, I'll make them experience their most desperate moment just when they're about to make their move."

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At a certain moment.