A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 1116 Stay

Surrounded by numerous Misaka characters, Misaka Misuzu was helped to sit down by the roadside by her real daughter, Misaka Mikoto.

Looking up at the Misaka Sisters who were gathering from all directions, Misaka Misuzu couldn't help but sigh.

Lin Wuming and Misaka Mikoto had just told her that what was here was only a small part. If they wanted to gather all the Misaka Sisters in Academy City, they would need to book at least one gymnasium.

And this is only half of the total; another 10,000 Misaka Sisters are scattered all over the world...

Misaka Misuzu closed her eyes; even with all her imagination, she simply couldn't picture such a scene.

Just now, when she learned Dolly and Dolly's identities, she was able to comfort herself, even jokingly saying that she had gained two more daughters. But now, with more than 20,000 people...

—Our family definitely can't afford to raise so many daughters, can we?
After Misaka Misuzu calmed down, the first thought that came to her mind was exactly the same as that of Misaka Mikoto and the others at the time.

Then she looked up at her daughter and Lin Wuming and understood.

—The problem of taking care of these children has been solved, thanks to the efforts of Mikoto, Mumei, and Shokuhou.

Thinking back to the first day of the Daihasei Festival, when I unexpectedly came to this place and encountered danger, the others rushed over quickly, probably to take care of these children.
Thinking about this, Misaka Misuzu understood Lin Wuming and the others' concerns and their difficulties in keeping the secret.

These Misaka Sisters are, in a sense, hostages and a weakness; it is because of their existence that Misaka Mikoto cannot leave Academy City.

While understanding, Misaka Misuzu was even more furious. She had sent her daughter to Academy City to study, and this was the result?

Thanks to their quick reaction and timely intervention, these Misaka Sisters were saved. Otherwise, it's unimaginable what would have happened next!
After regaining her composure, Misaka Misuzu looked at the only boy present: "Nameless, what are you planning to do next?"

During her few days of sightseeing in Academy City, Misaka Misuzu also gathered a lot of information.

She knew of the existence of this unorganized group called "Nameless Force"; she knew that her daughter, Misaka Mikoto, and several other girls were in this small group.

As the name suggests, Lin Wuming is the core and leader of this small group, and also the one who can make decisions.

“Of course, we should maintain the status quo and stay here,” Lin Wuming said without hesitation. “Only this city can accept and accommodate more than 20,000 Misaka Sisters, allowing them to integrate into society like ordinary people without causing any disturbance.”

After all, Academy City is a future city that is thirty years ahead of the outside world. The appearance of clones and androids should be easy for the citizens to accept, right?
Whether from the perspective of software or hardware facilities, only Academy City can be the most reliable home for the Misaka Sisters.

“But before that, we must first defend this city,” Lin Wuming added at the end.

"So, is war really going to break out? With the Roman Catholic Church?" Misaka Misuzu still had an incredulous expression on her face.

Although she did feel that the risk of war was rising rapidly, which was why she wanted to take her daughter back, rationally speaking, she still did not believe that a war could break out between a religious organization and a city.

The roles they play are not even on the same level.

“Auntie, you can think of it as a war between the magical side and the scientific side.” Lin Wuming extended his index finger, and a wisp of flame suddenly ignited at the tip of his finger. “You know, in a world where magic exists, religion often represents power and even some advanced productive forces. It is an organizational form that is almost equivalent to a country and should not be underestimated.”

"Magic...?" Misaka Misuzu asked. "Is that the superpower that foreign religious organizations were imitating and developing, as mentioned in the news reports?"

"Alright, those things have nothing to do with today's events, so let's not waste our energy on them." Misaki Shokuhou also arrived at the scene. "Auntie is already very tired, let her rest for a while." Misaki Shokuhou's appearance timely interrupted Lin Wuming's explanation.

Having decided to stop keeping it a secret from Misaka Misuzu, Lin Wuming subconsciously wanted to reveal everything about the magic side as well.

—Nameless senior! It's one thing to reveal the truth about Misaka Mikoto, but there's no need to tell her mother all about your true power.

--I see.

Lin Wuming showed a helpless expression.

He really did just blurt it out without thinking, forgetting that he should keep it a secret.

After all, Lin Wuming was already used to being completely honest and open with Misaki Shokuhou.

Now, as time goes on, many plot points from his memories can be released "reasonably," and since Misaka Mikoto is also his girlfriend, Lin Wuming will no longer hide anything from her, adhering to the principle of treating everyone equally.

Having been among a group of Misakas earlier, Lin Wuming subconsciously regarded his aunt, Misaka Misuzu, as another Misaka sister, and was therefore unsuspecting.

As a result, before the astonishment of "20,000 Misaka Mikoto clones" had faded, Misaka Misuzu was further shocked by the realization that "magic really does exist."

In the midst of this mental chaos, I was momentarily at a loss for how to react.

After learning Lin Wuming's true thoughts, Misaki Shokuhou glared at him even more speechlessly.

Then he walked towards Misaka Mikoto and her mother: "It's getting late, let's take your mother to rest first. I've already prepared a place for her to stay."

This is Misaki Shokuhou's "palace." This mansion was originally built as a luxury women's apartment. After being renovated by the Shokuhou faction, it became even more magnificent, with living conditions comparable to the top suites of a five-star hotel.

However, since Misaki Shokuhou and her faction members are all students at Tokiwadai Middle School, and school rules prohibit them from staying overnight outside, the "palace" is basically idle.

Currently, only a very small number of permanent residents remain, such as Himegami Akisa and a few extra characters. It's the perfect place to settle Misaka Misuzu now.

Misaka Misuzu did not refuse the invitation. She seemed to have given up on the idea of ​​having Misaka Mikoto transfer schools and leave Academy City. Moreover, because of the many Misaka Sisters, she planned to stay in Academy City for a while longer.

Lin Wuming and the others naturally welcomed this. Misaka Mikoto breathed a sigh of relief—not only did she not have to leave, but her mother was also staying with her.

Misaka Mikoto felt that this was the best choice.

With the world situation becoming increasingly chaotic, the "Third World War" in the original storyline seems to be on the verge of breaking out at any moment.

In this situation, staying in Academy City is indeed safer.

"The safest place in the world"—this assessment is no joke.

(End of this chapter)