A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 868 An unexpected discovery

“Lin Wuming will definitely be able to help, but…” Kamijou Touma then looked at Stiyl, “The taboo between the magic side and the science side—I remember you are very concerned about incidents where espers interfere with the magic side.”

"Lin Wuming...he's already deeply involved, hasn't he?" Steele couldn't help but complain. "Besides, why do you think I came all the way here to find you?"

Indeed, there is a clear distinction between the magical and scientific sides, and "taboos" exist.

Therefore, Stiyl would never ask a superpowered person for help, much less actively involve superpowered people in magical events.

Touma Kamijou is an exception. He is Index's guardian and also a Level 0 powerless user, which is a kind of bug that allows him to participate in magical events in a reasonable way.

Then, Touma Kamijou, who is an ability user himself, can naturally seek help through his connections.

Despite going through a long and winding road, the final result was—to gain the powerful support of Lin Wuming, the strongest "local bully" in Academy City!
Stiyl also had some expectations for this, so of course he wouldn't stop Kamijou Touma from asking Lin Wuming for help.

However, after finally finding his phone, Touma Kamijou put it down again.

"What's wrong?" Stiyl asked, frowning.

"Please look at the time, it's already one in the morning," Touma Kamijou said. "Isn't it a bit inappropriate to bother someone at this hour?"

Stiyl wasn't angry; instead, he nodded in agreement: "Let's wait until dawn. Anyway, the Amakusa-style's goal is to obtain information, so even if they capture Sister Osora, they won't harm her immediately."

Stiyl knew in his heart that they had no right or position to force Lin Wuming to help them. After all, he was a Level 5, a "Nameless Director," and it might really cause a diplomatic dispute.

Although Touma Kamijou was still somewhat conflicted, he ultimately decided not to bother Lin Wuming.

"So what do we do now?" He couldn't help but yawn. "We can't just do nothing, can we? I have to go to school tomorrow... no, today."

“Just ask for leave,” Steele said. “I checked the schedule of a certain high school. Today is the day of the ability level test. It doesn’t matter whether you, as a level 0, go or not.”

"That's true, but you should also consider my perspective and feelings!" Touma Kamijou retorted.

……

Unfortunately, both Stiyl and Touma Kamijou were wrong.

Lin Wuming not only knew Sister Osora's whereabouts, but at this time, he was also still awake.

Not only Lin Wuming, but also Hufeng Toumi, Misaka Mikoto, and Shokuhou Misaki are still awake.

However, at this time, they were not together; they were communicating remotely via video conference.

Also present were Saten Ruiko and Uiharu Kazari—in fact, Shokuhou Misaki and Hokaze Junko were at Saten Ruiko's house at the time, and the four of them were sharing the same camera.

“…That’s right,” Misaka Mikoto nodded seriously, “I investigated with Kuroko, and there are indeed signs of this! Nameless-senpai, you need to be careful!”

“There’s no need to worry too much about that,” said Misaki Shokuhou. “The nameless senior has already prepared for this. Besides, we also have the ‘Imagine Mage’ prepared, so there’s no need to worry about that. What we need to do now is find the mastermind behind all this and stop him from continuing to act recklessly!”

Lin Wuming nodded: "That's right, I wonder who's so bored..." Actually, Lin Wuming wasn't particularly worried. Once a conspiracy is discovered, the threat level drops dramatically.

By taking precautions in advance, risks can be effectively avoided. Not to mention, Lin Wuming had already made various preparations from the beginning to cope with the upcoming ability level test.

—Someone is planning to use the ability level test to scheme against Lin Wuming.

What Lin Wuming had been worried about was finally proven true.

Specifically, this is an "urban legend" discovered by Saten Ruiko.

On a forum where urban legends gather, someone suddenly spread a rumor that Lin Wuming's "incomplete telekinesis" superpowers had regressed and downgraded, and even gave a detailed explanation as "a side effect caused by his failure to break through to level 6 not long ago".

Because it involves level 5 and level 6, this type of topic is already the most popular type of "urban legend," and the fact that the protagonist of the topic is that "hero" makes it spread even faster.

When Saten Ruiko went online at home today, she came across this urban legend and immediately took it seriously—because she knew that what this "urban legend" said... was true!

It was also a secret that the nameless senior had tried his best to avoid being exposed!
Realizing the seriousness of the problem, Saten Ruiko dared not be careless and quickly asked Hatsuharu Kazari, who was staying at her house, to investigate the source of the information.

They also prepared to notify Lin Wuming.

However, Saten Ruiko's own phone was borrowed by Shokuhou Misaki, so she could only borrow Uiharu Kazari's phone.

Just as she was scrolling through her contacts, the doorbell rang. It was Misaki Shokuhou and Junko Hokaze—they had come specifically to return her phone.

Seeing Misaki Shokuhou, Ruiko Saten suddenly felt like she had found a pillar of support.

As everyone knows, within the "Nameless Force," there are actually two people who make the real decisions: Lin Wuming, who is at the core of the force, and the Queen Bee in front of us. In fact, in most cases, Misaki Shokuhou actually has more decision-making power.

After learning about the situation reported by Saten Ruiko, Shokuhou Misaki also became concerned and chose to stay and investigate together.

She also contacted Misaka Mikoto, who had returned to her dormitory.

While Haruyuki Shiori's technique is certainly reliable, it's always good to have another person conduct the investigation at a time like this.

According to Saten Ruiko, she did not see this urban legend until she went to school this morning.

It's worth noting that Saten Ruiko has been spending a lot of time online these past two days searching for clues related to "Kihara Gensei" and "Stand". She has even scoured several urban legend-related forums.

Unexpectedly, when I logged back into the forum after returning home that evening, I saw news about Lin Wuming soaring to the top of the homepage like a rocket!
Saten Ruiko would never believe that no one was pulling the strings behind the scenes. And it's certain that those spreading and promoting this news have ulterior motives.

Given the unique nature of Level 5 in Academy City, questioning the strength and ability level of a Level 5 is clearly not simply because of "disliking Lin Wuming".

There must be a deeper intention hidden within.

Just as the girls split into two groups to conduct their investigation, Misaki Shokuhou contacted Lin Wuming and then convened this remote meeting via mobile phone and computer...

(End of this chapter)