A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 1008 Don't forget we're still in the middle of a duel
Misaka Mikoto's thoughts didn't last long, because at that moment, a group of girls dressed in Tokiwadai Middle School uniforms and sportswear arrived—it was Shokuhou Misaki and her faction members who had arrived one after another.

Incidentally, Shirai Kuroko also mingled into the crowd and came out together, but she actually came with Misaka Mikoto—it was all thanks to her "spatial teleportation" that Misaka Mikoto was able to get here from the competition venue so quickly.

However, to avoid being exposed, until just now, Shirai Kuroko had been hiding in the shadows, together with Misaka 9988 and Lin Wuming's clone, observing the situation on her sister's side from afar.

The girls who appeared at the scene did not rush forward to disturb the conversation between the Misaka mother and daughter. Instead, led by Misaki Shokuhou, they naturally gathered around Lin Wuming.

Seeing that scene from afar, Misaka Misuzu clicked her tongue and said, "The competition seems to be even fiercer than you said..."

“No, they are members of the Shokuhou faction. I asked them to be my mother’s tour guides,” Misaka Mikoto quickly explained.

"So... you're also close to your strong rival, Misaka Misuzu?" Misaka Misuzu asked. "That sounds complicated."

“Not really…” Misaka Mikoto paused for a moment, then said helplessly, “Well, it does seem quite complicated.”

"Then, should Mom ask the nameless classmate what he thinks?" Misaka Misuzu suddenly suggested boldly.

"No!" Misaka Mikoto cried out, "Don't do anything unnecessary!"

"Huh? How can it be something unnecessary?" Misaka Misuzu put on a sad expression. "It's rare for Mom to want to help..."

"I don't need your help," Misaka Mikoto retorted. "Besides, Mom, you just want to watch the show, don't you?"

“How can you think like that? I’m still your mother, of course I’ll do everything I can to help my daughter,” Misaka Misuzu said. “Besides… Mikoto, can you really handle this?”

As she spoke, she glanced at Lin Wuming and the group of girls over there, making no attempt to hide her distrust of Misaka Mikoto.

“Of course… no problem!” Misaka Mikoto quickly replied, “So don’t worry!”

Perhaps it was a bit naive, but Misaka Mikoto still had some idea of ​​"fair competition" in her heart; at least, she felt it was inappropriate to ask her parents for help, because even if she won, it would be an unfair victory.

Moreover, Misaka Mikoto felt that her mother was particularly difficult to deal with today. She was worried that if she continued to talk, she might give herself away, so she didn't dare to continue arguing with her mother. Misaka Mikoto then made an excuse and hurriedly ran back to Lin Wuming's side.

Behind her, watching her daughter naturally blend into the crowd and gather with the other girls around Lin Wuming, Misaka Misuzu couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.

"Didn't you make a choice...?"

—Still unable to make a choice? No, it doesn't matter anymore. Judging from the current trend, it seems that they are unwilling to choose, or rather, they want to choose all of them?

As a mother, Misaka Misuzu certainly didn't want to see this happen—after all, a husband isn't someone you can "share," is he?
—It seems necessary to have a serious talk with the nameless classmate, even if Mikoto objects.

Back beside Lin Wuming, Misaki Shokuhou narrowed her eyes slightly. Like Lin Wuming, she was also constantly watching... or rather, "monitoring" Misaka Misuzu's thoughts and reactions.

“Shokuhou, what happened to your aunt?” Lin Wuming noticed her micro-expression.

"It's nothing, it's just that Aunt Misaka is planning to have a good talk with you, senpai. Make sure you do your best then," Misaki Shokuhou said calmly. "Eh? How could this happen!" Misaka Mikoto exclaimed in surprise, "I'll go stop her... wait, Shokuhou, you..."

"Alright, stop making things worse." Misaki Shokuhou rolled her eyes at her. "You really don't know what's good for you, you're getting a little annoying."

It's no wonder that Misaka Misaki couldn't help but hurl insults at her, because she knew that if Misaka Misuzu really joined this "competition" to help her daughter, it would undoubtedly greatly increase Misaka Mikoto's chances of winning.

The nameless senior already had a high level of affection for Misaka Mikoto, and now with the help of his future mother-in-law, it's easy for a two-way street to develop.

If it were her, Misaki Shokuhou probably wouldn't have given up such a great help.

However, now that Misaka Mikoto has chosen "fair competition," Shokuhou Misaki is less likely to resort to underhanded tactics.

—If that's the case… then we can only “die together”, right?
Seeing the harmonious scene around her, a glint of light flashed in Misaki Shokuhou's narrowed eyes.

"Let's just... make a huge scene!"

"Shokuhou, what are you saying?" Lin Wuming had been watching the girl's every move and was startled by her sudden declaration.

“It’s nothing,” Misaki Shokuhou’s smile remained unchanged, “but don’t forget, Nameless Senpai~ we’re currently in a battle of strength!”

If it weren't for Misaka Misuzu's visit disrupting the original rhythm, these girls from Tokiwadai Middle School would probably be in the midst of a fierce battle with Lin Wuming from a certain high school.

Upon hearing Misaki Shokuhou's words, the surrounding members of the Shokuhou faction suddenly remembered that during the "Daihasei Festival," the nameless senior was an opponent they needed to defeat!
"Ah..." Lin Wuming couldn't help but smile wryly, "It's amazing that you guys still remember this setting..."

……

"Damn it!!! I remember the Daihasei Festival I'm participating in is a student sports festival," Touma Kamijou wailed as he ran away, "Why do we have to participate in such a dangerous event that isn't even on the competition schedule!"

As they crossed the intersection, a fully armed guard suddenly rushed out from the sidewalk and, with the brute force of an American football player charging headfirst, rammed Touma Shirajo's shoulder.

Even though he adjusted his direction in time and made a standard recovery move, Touma Kamijou was still inevitably knocked away, tracing a perfect parabola amidst the gasps of the surrounding crowd.

At the same time, someone had already set up a safety net at the spot where Touma Kamijou would land and caught him.

"Huh? Huh?" The expected landing impact did not occur. While Touma was still wondering, he was immediately captured and taken away by the other party.

The guard who had hit the person earlier stopped and pulled out a small banner from his equipment belt, which read "Soldiers Catching Thieves Project Preliminary Round".

Upon realizing it was a competition event, the surrounding citizens and tourists all had expressions of sudden realization, and then dispersed to continue with their own business, without anyone having the slightest doubt.

(End of this chapter)