A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 930 Two Strange Mechanisms

—As expected of "Imagine Killer," this effect is utterly illogical!
After being forcibly returned to normal time, Lin Wuming couldn't help but sigh in his heart. It was fortunate that he didn't encounter this situation in the middle of a battle. Otherwise, the backlash caused by the interruption of his super-fast movement would have been enough to give him a hard time!
Lin Wuming's previous assessment that "Imagine Breaker" was a mechanic-driven monster was absolutely correct—it doesn't follow any logic, and it takes effect as soon as it's touched.

However, Lin Wuming wasn't particularly envious, because upon closer reflection, he himself, who possessed "bullet time," was also a strange mechanic, and in the eyes of others, he was equally unreasonable.

Both of them are incredibly talented; neither should envy the other.

"Nameless, you were so fast! I didn't even have time to react!" Kamijou Touma said, waving his hands.

Because of his extensive combat experience, Touma Kamijou is quite confident in his reflexes. Although it's not a superpower, his evasion rate is greatly improved during battles, allowing him to dodge enemy attacks.

That's why Touma Kamijou has been in many fights, but rarely needs to be hospitalized—unless the enemy he encounters is too powerful.

However, facing Lin Wuming's attack just now, Kamijou Touma was completely caught off guard and received a heavy slap!

Lin Wuming also gently shook his hand, his mood somewhat complicated—the experiment was half successful.

The magic was indeed erased by "Imagine Breaker," but the "bullet time" effect was also erased...

Actually, this result wasn't unexpected for Lin Wuming—it was normal for everything to be erased. If his "bullet time" hadn't been affected... that would have been quite surprising!

However, as is human nature, Lin Wuming still held a sliver of hope in his heart. What if his "bullet time" was an exceptional case among exceptional cases?
After all, it's a transmigrator's cheat ability, so isn't it normal for it to be a little special?
"Tsk," Lin Wuming shook his head slightly, "It's really best to stop daydreaming. There aren't that many good things waiting for you in this world."

As his emotions calmed down, Lin Wuming suddenly heard a melodious yet peculiar song echoing in the room, like background music.

Because he was focused, he hadn't noticed the singing until now. But upon reflection, Lin Wuming realized that the singing had been there ever since he left the "bullet time" state, and it had been echoing in his ears.

Following the sound, Lin Wuming saw the silver-haired nun who was completely absorbed in chanting.

"Index?" Touma Kamijou also noticed the singing and turned around to look at the nun behind him. "You...you're singing?"

Index crossed her arms over her chest, as if in prayer. The melody she uttered was a beautiful, sacred, and ethereal tune, like a sacred chant.

"Yes, I was indeed singing."

After singing the last syllable, Index opened her eyes and raised her head.

“But to be precise, what I chanted was actually the ‘Voice of Exorcism.’” Index looked directly into Lin Wuming’s eyes. “Excuse my intrusion, Lord Lin Wuming, I interrupted your spellcasting just now. Your condition was far too dangerous; your magic was about to go berserk! To avoid the worst-case scenario, I…”

"Wait, magic... magic power?" Touma Kamijou exclaimed in surprise, "Nameless, you used magic?"

“Yes,” Lin Wuming nodded, “What’s so strange about that? Didn’t you already know I could use magic?” “I knew, but I never expected you to cast a spell on me!” Kamijou Touma complained, “Wuming, aren’t you taking this way a bit too seriously!”

In Touma Kamijou's understanding, Lin Wuming was already a powerful Level 5 esper; on that basis, mastering magic would definitely be the icing on the cake, making him even more powerful!
Furthermore, Touma Kamijou had also heard Index mention that Lin Wuming's magic came from the "Book of Laws"—Touma Kamijou had already fully understood the power and effectiveness of this magic book during yesterday's Sister Osora incident.

Therefore, in his view, the "magic" that Lin Wuming possessed was an ace in the hole.

Lin Wuming said it was "just an experiment" and "not serious," but he suddenly unleashed a powerful move without warning—which really startled Kamijou Touma.

“No, Touma, you’ve misunderstood.” Index shook her head and explained for Lin Wuming, “If I’m not mistaken, Lord Lin Wuming’s magic… only has one effect: causing his own magical power to go berserk.”

“You’re right. Causing a magical outburst was exactly what I wanted, and I could have controlled the process and dispelled the magic before it actually caused any damage,” Lin Wuming nodded in acknowledgment. “However… recently my magic has become somewhat out of control, and I can no longer control it as perfectly as before.”

Lin Wuming looked at Index: "Do you have a way to solve this problem?"

The reason he chose to confess to Index was because he was after the "library" in her mind. Index, using her perfect memory, had recorded and stored 103,000 magical books in her mind.

Although she cannot use magic under normal circumstances, it does not prevent her from becoming a top expert in the field of magic.

If you have any questions about magic, you can always find Index.

“Of course there is a way,” Index said confidently. “Rest assured, Lord Lin Wuming. I have been authorized to fully access the knowledge in the ‘Index of Forbidden Books’—believe me, with this knowledge, you can solve any problem.”

"You mean... I have to find this method myself?" Lin Wuming exclaimed, "Can't you just search the database for me?"

“I’m sorry,” Index said, “I am merely a recorder and custodian of this knowledge, and I am far from fully understanding and mastering it.”

After thinking for a moment, Index added, "Perhaps only by becoming a legendary demon god can one fully master all this original knowledge?"

Upon hearing Index's explanation, Lin Wuming immediately lost interest.

It wasn't unexpected that Index announced she would access the knowledge in the "Index of Forbidden Books"—she mentioned it when she met with Aleister last night.

However, Lin Wuming was not very interested in this. He had long since given up any expectations for his "magical talent." In his opinion, the "magic" that Chairman Aleister had specially designed for him was very useful—it didn't require understanding; he only needed to follow the corresponding steps.

The foolproof operation is perfect for "Muggles" like Lin Wuming who have no magical talent.

(End of this chapter)