A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 819 Index's Abnormality

"I have indeed lost my Nen ability, but it is only temporary." Lin Wuming's reaction was quite calm and composed, after all, he had been mentally prepared. "I will return to normal."

Accelerator stared at him for a moment, then nodded: "Since you're so sure, then there's no problem."

"Don't worry, there's really no problem," Lin Wuming said emphatically.

"I'm not worried at all," Accelerator sneered. "I'm just here to remind you that we still have a duel to fight."

"When was this decision made?" Lin Wuming asked in surprise.

"No?" Accelerator was also taken aback for a moment, then waved his hand. "That's not important. Anyway, we have it now."

"Eh?" Lin Wuming was naturally very unwilling. The main plot was about to unfold in a grand manner, and he was very busy. Where would he find the time to duel with him?

Moreover, it's a duel where victory is nowhere in sight.

"I heard you almost got promoted to Level 6 this time?" Accelerator suddenly asked.

"That's certainly true," Lin Wuming nodded. "How did you find out about this?"

Based on Lin Wuming's understanding of Academy City, such a massive event that nearly destroyed CD City is usually subject to intelligence control to prevent the spread of information as much as possible.

“Have you forgotten? I’m number one,” Accelerator said, pointing to his ear. “Even if I don’t care, this kind of news will automatically reach my ears.”

If Lin Wuming successfully advances to Level 6 and becomes the first Level 6 in history, then the title of "Number One" in Academy City will undoubtedly belong to him.

In any situation, the change of the title of "number one" is a major event that can attract attention; not to mention the title of "the strongest in the world" that Accelerator carries.

Information about Kihara Gensei's experiment that day was indeed sealed away, but this seal only applied to the vast majority of ordinary citizens.

The publicly available information is that Misaka Mikoto fought against the enemy to stop an illegal experiment—during the battle that day, Misaka Mikoto even summoned lightning, causing such a commotion that it could not be kept secret.

But for those who already know the inside story, it's a different matter.

After all, Level 6 can be said to be the long-cherished wish of the entire Academy City, and even one of the goals for the very existence of this city.

Just as he said, Accelerator doesn't need to do anything; relevant information will automatically converge on him.

Researchers they had dealt with before, members of an armed group of powerless individuals whom they had literally "fought," disciplinary committee members' colleagues, and even classmates from school—it was unclear where these ordinary high school students, who were only Level 0, got their information from.

In short, information came from various channels, and although the various intelligence sources differed greatly, it was difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

However, upon closer examination, some commonalities emerge—Lin Wuming's Level 6 evolution experiment failed…

The combination of these keywords made Accelerator take notice.

Upon learning that Lin Wuming was indeed hospitalized and had been unconscious for several days, Accelerator could no longer sit still and rushed over.

"In other words," Accelerator concluded, summarizing Lin Wuming's situation, "because of the failed experiment, you have indeed lost your Nen abilities, but you will soon be back to normal?"

"More or less," Lin Wuming said. "To say it's restored to its original state might be a bit inaccurate. I think it's more like a rebirth from the ashes, a transformation followed by sublimation... that kind of feeling."

"So," unable to understand Lin Wuming's abstract analogy, Accelerator asked directly, "have you become weaker or stronger?"

“Of course I’ll be stronger,” Lin Wuming said without hesitation. “With increased experience points, my strength will naturally increase as well!” “Alright,” Accelerator stood up and nodded in satisfaction. “We’ll duel after you recover.”

Having said that, without giving Lin Wuming a chance to refute, Accelerator waved his hand and left the ward directly.

Lin Wuming noticed an exquisitely designed handbag on the cabinet next to him, which was the gift that Accelerator had brought when he visited him in the hospital.

The familiar packaging bag immediately gave Lin Wuming the impression that it belonged to the cake shop favored by Tiger Bee Toumi.

It's unclear when it started, but the outside world seems to believe that Lin Wuming's favorite food is strawberry cake...

"But I don't dislike it either." Lin Wuming didn't seem to care too much about it.

These are good gifts; at least they won't go to waste.

The news of Lin Wuming's awakening was immediately known to several girls. Not long after Accelerator left, a group of figures wearing Tokiwadai Middle School uniforms swarmed over.

Immediately afterwards, Aiho Yomikawa also rushed over.

Seeing that Lin Wuming was safe and sound and in good spirits, Huang Quanchuan Aihui, as his guardian, breathed a sigh of relief.

For a time, Lin Wuming's ward became lively until the head nurse arrived to disperse the crowd.

Just like Accelerator earlier, the girls were also very concerned about Lin Wuming losing his Nen ability.

So Lin Wuming had to repeat what he had just said to Accelerator to calm the worried girls down.

In the afternoon, Touma Kamijou and Index, having somehow gotten wind of the situation, also came to visit him in the hospital.

Accompanying them were Sakura and Ryoko, both dressed as nurses—the two claimed to be there on behalf of Chairman Aleister to offer their condolences.

So Lin Wuming repeated the same lines for the third time.

Sakura and Ryoko seemed to have only come to deliver a message, so they didn't seem to care about Lin Wuming's recovery and acted as if they were just going through the motions of completing a task.

Seeing that Lin Wuming had woken up and claimed that he was recovering well and had no problems, the two girls decisively took their leave and went back to report.

Kamijou Touma was genuinely concerned about Lin Wuming's injuries, and he seemed relieved to learn that he hadn't permanently lost his Nen abilities.

Index's behavior was a bit unusual—Touma Kamijou also bought a strawberry cake as a gift, but due to limited funds and his innate bad luck, when it was his turn, there was only one piece of cake left.

Touma Kamijou was initially worried that Index would covet the precious cake, but to his surprise, Index managed to restrain herself until she entered the hospital room!

Or perhaps the silver-haired nun was lost in thought and didn't even notice the delicious food right in front of her!

After arriving at the ward, Index remained silent, but her eyes were fixed intently on Lin Wuming.

"Ahem!" Even Touma Kamijou couldn't stand it anymore and reached out to shake the girl's shoulder. "We should probably head back, Index!"

The silver-haired nun did not react, still staring at Lin Wuming.

(End of this chapter)