One-way traffic

"I am Kakine Teitoku, the second-ranked Level 5 Level 5 esper in Academy City and the pinnacle of the Creation-type esper who manipulates Dark Matter."

"Go back to hell, my past cowardice."

Boom! ...

Piercing through the center of the explosion, only concerned with destruction, it was instantly engulfed by the white light.

Then, he was unable to be resurrected.

Only the second person in pure white remained standing in the underground parking garage.

"…snort."

Finally, having confirmed everything, Mugino Shizuri said no more.

"Is Mr. Kakine... alright?"

Hatsune Miku couldn't help but look at the other person, and even considered going over to ask what was going on.

But Accelerator stopped her.

The first one nodded calmly.

"It's taking a really long time to resolve this."

"Yes, in any case, it's my own business. It's not a bad idea to indulge in some self-pity."

The two approached each other and looked at one another.

then.

For the first and only time, the first person showed a fairly decent smile.

"In the end, he still can't change his boring taste, you bastard Wings."

"I don't need you to remind me, I know my place, damn it."

The first and second.

The two said nothing more, clenched their fists, and bumped them together.

Chapter 531 The End of the Yiduan Festival

And so it all came to an end.

The rampage of the Unreal Matter was stopped, and Academy City's second-ranked entity returned to power.

Although the battle between the individuals may have caused considerable damage outside, these problems can be resolved and covered up thanks to their intelligence network.

"But then again, even after we get out, there will still be traces left by you, right?"

"Don't call that thing me... but it is indeed true, but I think those guys up there will do everything they can to cover up the truth."

The higher-ups in Academy City would never allow such a scandal involving an idol to spread outside, so no matter what, the matter was ultimately suppressed.

After Mugino Shizuri and Kakine Teitoku briefly discussed the issue, they stopped talking about it.

Judging from the situation, the two don't seem to have a very good relationship, or perhaps they've always been like this.

"Are they... all right?"

"Huh? These two have always been like this, haven't they?"

When faced with Hatsune Miku's worried questions, Accelerator responded listlessly.

Now, he is more concerned about everything that happened today.

"First we took care of that bastard, and then we ran into that guy...tsk, I have a feeling that things are going to get worse and worse for us."

"That kind of guy...did you encounter other enemies before this?"

No, there's nothing there.

He didn't mention the demon god Othinus to Hatsune Miku; rather, even if he had, she probably wouldn't have understood.

In short, the matter of Kakine Teitoku can only be considered a minor matter.

If what Orelus and Right Fire said is true.

'...It won't be long before that guy named Euthinus forcibly instigates some kind of riot.'

Although it's unclear how long it will take, he is at least one of the demon's targets.

If Accelerator could use those demon wings, he estimated that even that demon god would not lose.

But the current situation doesn't allow him to do that, which makes things quite troublesome.

Moreover, that demon girl who looks like a jellyfish said that she would meet her in the future... but when exactly is that future?

She appears to have come from another timeline, which does indeed suggest the possibility of parallel universes.

I'm becoming increasingly curious about what kind of life I'm living in a parallel world.

"How are the other Level 5 superpowered individuals doing?"

"The third and fifth ones seem to have run off without knowing what to do. I heard the third one say something like 'That idiot needs my help' and then he ran away. The seventh one... wasn't that guy always with you?"

"After that person and I ran out of the underground tunnel, we went our separate ways. But now that things have come to this, I think he should be fine by now."

Recalling the man who had encouraged him before, Kakine Teitoku couldn't help but chuckle.

"Hmm~ I have a feeling that Mr. Kakine seems to have become more cheerful."

"…ah?"

Hatsune Miku suddenly said something that made Kakine Teitoku frown.

"I mean, do I look like the kind of person who would do that?"

"Yes, that's right! Mr. Kakine may look intimidating on the outside, but he seems to be quite thoughtful!"

"What is the basis for this...?"

"Hmm...it was probably during the time I was talking to Accelerator just now?"

Huh? With this whole mess, even Accelerator has been dragged into it.

"What's with bringing me in here without my permission? I have nothing to say to this guy."

"But you two were really happy back then, weren't you? And you even bumped fists with each other, just like best buddies—"

"Stop talking about this!!" x2

The first and second people spoke in unison. Hatsune Miku smiled playfully, while Mugino Shizuri, standing to the side, couldn't help but purse her lips.

…Luckily, I didn't blend in with these guys. It seems that even the first and second place can't avoid the possibility of becoming comedic.

After that, they walked from the underground parking garage to the surface.

Naturally, what came into view was a somewhat dilapidated road.

"Thanks to someone, the whole of Academy City has really suffered quite a bit of influence."

"Keep talking until you die."

Ignoring Accelerator's words, Kakine Teitoku then began to seriously look around.

The streets weren't as badly damaged as I'd imagined... It seemed like other battles had taken place somewhere else.

It seems that the other level-five superpowered individuals have managed to stop the rhinoceros beetles from primordial matter.

"So, what should we do next...?"

Mugino Shizuri yawned and looked around.

All the combatants have disappeared. Even if some other enemies appear, the three people present are all Level 5 espers, and Hatsune Miku is no weaker than them. Even if they have to tear their opponents apart, they will not hesitate to move forward.

"The Ichiban Festival should still be ongoing, and there will be a live performance in the evening."

"Seriously, after something like this has happened, this garbage Academy City still plans to hold a concert?"

"That's why it's a city like dog shit."

"Well, don't say that."

Unlike the three with their nasty demeanor, the energetic idol girl offered a different suggestion.

"It's rare that everyone's getting along so well today, why don't we invite the other idols to have lunch at the restaurant together?"

"Have you ever seen an idol dare to eat in a regular restaurant...?"

"No, there are places that are specially arranged for this purpose."

"So, you really want to go out to eat with other people, huh? The second one...?"

"...You're so annoying."

Mugino Shizuri and Kakine Teitoku glared at each other through gritted teeth once more.

then.

"…Hello."

They then arrived at an area with a junction bridge.

Looking up from here, you can actually see what's on the bridge... There are no pedestrians, only a figure standing there.

A figure that is clearly visible even from below.

You can even see clearly what she is doing.

"what is that?"

The driver stopped in place without realizing it.

The other three also looked over, and there was undoubtedly a person there, and it seemed that... he was holding something and eating it.

But that's not the point.

The key point is that next to the other person was something that both Accelerator and Hatsune Miku were extremely familiar with.

"Eh…?"

It was a shoulder bag.

It was a small crossbody bag that I had bought with great enthusiasm before the start of the festival.

"That wasn't the final work..."

Suddenly, the two of them froze on the spot.

Hatsune Miku stared blankly at the figure's body, which was covered in blood.

And what she was eating didn't seem to be ordinary food either.

It is a pink substance, similar to brain matter.

"…Hello."

Accelerator couldn't help but speak up again.

"What exactly is that...?"

Kakine Teitoku and Mugino Shizuri also saw it; having once been part of a world of murder, they knew exactly what it was.

There can't be any mistake...

"It is indeed... the human brain...!"

Just at this moment.

Boom! The ground was instantly shattered.

Even reason nearly crumbled.

Without the slightest hesitation, Accelerator flew directly into the sky at top speed.

"This is bad... This can't really happen...!!"

Kakine Teitoku also frowned. He immediately created wings to take flight, and Mugino Shizuri also used his high mobility, rocket-engine-like power to rush into the air.

Hatsune Miku stood there trembling, unable to bear the thought.

One side can pass.

He had already reached mid-air in one breath.

'What exactly is that pink thing that guy is eating?!'