A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 757 An Unexpected Alliance

Seeing Theristina's ever-changing expression, Lin Wuming said again, "Alright, to make you give up completely, I'll tell you a few more things."

“First of all, the ability crystallization experiment—this plan has been confirmed to be impossible to produce Level 6.” Ignoring Theristina’s disbelieving look, Lin Wuming continued, “You’ve probably been away from Academy City for too long, so there are some things you don’t know—ability crystals can now be mass-produced in laboratories on a small scale. They are mainly used as ‘controllable superpower rampage inducers,’ which are, in short, a stimulant for ability users only. Although it’s illegal, it’s mainly used by ability users in dark organizations, so it’s generally difficult to control them.”

"Doping?"

"Let's leave the ethical and moral issues aside for now," Lin Wuming said. "But we can confirm that the data related to the ability crystal has indeed become more comprehensive as a result, so we can be sure that it's impossible to reach level 6 through this path! Do you understand? The ability crystal is no longer precious. We only need that initial sample because we're treating Professor Kiyama Harumi's students. There's no point in you keeping the sample."

Theristina was torn.

Seeing this, Lin Wuming added another blow: "Furthermore, with the power you currently possess, you cannot stop any force that wants to seize the crystal sample of the ability body—whether it's us or anyone else."

After seeing that there were three Level 5s in the room, Theristina had no choice but to accept her fate.

If there is only one level 5, it is not impossible to deal with if we prepare in advance.

But three Level 5s... well, this situation is completely beyond my expectations.

The person on the other end seemed to have seen through her thoughts... no, it should be said that they really had.

Misaki Shokuhou said, "Even if you were given another chance and made thorough preparations, you still wouldn't have any chance of winning, so give up."

“Therestina, the trump card you rely on is nothing more than the weapon system on your Drive Armor that mimics the ‘Railgun’,” Lin Wuming continued. “But if you knew more, you would know that the FIVE_Over series of technologies are now mature. At least the FIVE_Over units with the superpowers ‘Railgun’ and ‘Atomic Collapse’ have already entered mass production.”

"You mean those robots that mimic my superpowers?" Misaka Mikoto couldn't help but retort, "They're too weak, they don't deserve to be called 'Railgun' at all!"

Lin Wuming looked at Theristina and shrugged: "We've already taken down three digits of mechs like that."

Theristina was speechless and fell into complete silence.

She couldn't help but secretly resolve that the most important thing in the coming days was to gather information comprehensively and make up for all the intelligence she had missed in the past two years.

Otherwise, if she were to make a fool of herself in front of young people like this once or twice more... she wouldn't care about losing face, but it wouldn't be worth losing her life because of it!
From the outside, Academy City is like a "black box" that only takes in information and never lets it out, especially in terms of intelligence, where Academy City has extremely strict control.

After all, "knowledge" is Academy City's most important asset, so it's only natural to focus on its management.

Even though Theristina has many channels to receive timely information about various situations within Academy City, it is clear that what she can learn under these circumstances is destined to be only the tip of the iceberg.

Even if she were "Kihara," there are many things she would never know, given that she is outside Academy City.

—I knew there would be inconveniences leaving Academy City, but I didn't expect it to be this serious.

Theristina reflected on her actions as she removed a small pendant from her neck.

“Here’s the sample you requested.” Theristina looked around and handed the pendant to the tiger bee Tomi beside her. “Kiyama Harumi knows how to use it.”

After handing over the pendant, Theristina stood up with a stern face, seemingly preparing to leave.

But before leaving, she suddenly turned back and stared at Misaki Shokuhou. "Hmm?" Misaki Shokuhou reacted quickly, or rather, her "mental control" over Theristina never stopped.

—I have a suggestion, Misaki Shokuhou and Lin Wuming, I'm sure you'd be interested too.

Upon receiving the sentiment from the other party, Misaki Shokuhou naturally added Lin Wuming to the group chat.

—I'm preparing to take revenge on my grandfather, Kihara Gensei. Your situation is actually quite dangerous too; if Grandpa starts keeping a close eye on you…

Theristina smiled again—So, are you interested in this proposal?
Lin Wuming looked at the girl beside him: "Shokuhou."

Misaki Shokuhou nodded and said, "The truth."

Lin Wuming then looked at Theristina and gave a formal reply: "Yes, we are indeed interested."

"Then it's settled, Mr. Nameless." Seemingly satisfied with the outcome, Theristina smiled and turned to leave.

“Nameless senior,” Misaki Shokuhou said immediately after the other person left, “Although she wasn’t lying, we still can’t completely trust her!”

"Don't worry, of course I know that." Lin Wuming shrugged. "But like she said, at least so far, she hasn't had a chance to do anything. She can't just kill someone for no reason, can she?"

Misaka Mikoto stepped forward, forcefully interrupting their conversation: "What just happened? Can you please make your internal communication a little more public?"

As she spoke, sparks flew from the ends of her hair: "If you're not comfortable, I can sift through the whole room!"

“No need for that, after all, this is a hospital,” Lin Wuming quickly said. “Actually, it’s nothing. Just now, Theristina invited us to help her deal with her grandfather… could you call that a verbal alliance?”

"Her grandfather?" Misaka Mikoto paused for a moment, then recalled the information she had gathered. "Kihara Gensei? I see."

He immediately showed an expression of deep agreement.

Although Misaka Mikoto herself didn't have much interaction with Kihara Gensei, influenced by Lin Wuming and Shokuhou Misaki, she didn't have a good impression of Kihara Gensei either.

Furthermore, one of the people Misaka Mikoto dislikes the most is Kihara Kazuta, who was in charge of the "Ability Power Evolution Project". Because of this hatred, she also has no good feelings towards other "Kiharas".

Therefore, Misaka Mikoto does not object to dealing with Kihara Gensei.

"Kihara..." Shirai Kuroko felt she was witnessing an incredible development. "So, is this the kind of thing that Mumei-senpai usually does?"

As a member of the Disciplinary Committee, Shirai Kuroko was somewhat familiar with the name of the "Kihara Clan," knowing that they were all very talented scientists who, in a sense, laid the foundation for Academy City's transcendent status.

As a city themed around "science," the status and prestige of top researchers are self-evident.

Right before their eyes, the nameless senior, Shokuhou-senpai, and her group were plotting against a "Kihara," even forming an alliance with her granddaughter. The older sister herself seemed eager to join the fray, as if she saw no problem whatsoever.

Shirai Kuroko felt that she had witnessed the dark side of this city once again.

(End of this chapter)