Temperature Control in Academy City

The answer should be obvious.

Although Natsume is reluctant to accept it, this is the fact.

After all, every time you breathe, you inhale a large amount of air and attached bacteria and dust, which is something that cannot be avoided as a human being.

Even though these little creatures have a certain degree of autonomy and will actively avoid being sucked into the body, their size is too small to resist the strong attraction generated by breathing.

However, due to its size, it would be easily damaged if it encountered relatively strong airflow. This also made a guy who was experimenting with creating a miniature tornado on his hand breathe a sigh of relief, because it would probably be completely damaged the moment it was inhaled into the body.

Even though the shortcomings were obvious, the advantage in numbers made up for it, and Natsume found that there were at least hundreds of similar spherical devices around him.

"What are these things, anyway?"

After changing into a comfortable position on the sofa, Natsume's mind became a little confused.

Extending the actual observation area of ​​his own perception in the lightless phase, a strong computing pressure began to oppress Natsume's brain.

From a few meters around the body, to two hundred meters around, and then to one thousand meters around the body, the endless fog seemed to be slowly peeled away.

Natsume's eyes turned slightly red, and it seemed that he had already used Zero's computing power.

Although he felt sorry for disturbing Reiko's sleep, this was a special situation and Natsume could not ignore the technological products around him.

That being said, Natsume's own computing power has also improved to the average level of a psychic, and is still improving steadily, but it still cannot compare to the computing power provided by Zero.

Natsume is not sure about the limit of her own computing ability, but in the six months since she entered the first year of junior high school, she has successively crossed the thresholds of people with great abilities and people with super abilities, and her growth rate is no slower than that of any normal person with super abilities.

Moreover, with the integration of soul and body, the development of microscopic perspective, under the dual influence of personal reality and one's own essence, the speed of improvement of ability seems to have increased slightly.

However, all these changes happened in such a short time that Natsume-san hasn't noticed them yet.

The information in the microscopic world is vast and boundless. Even if most of the information is selectively blocked, the pressure on the brain becomes increasingly unbearable as the actual observation range increases.

After a while, Natsume gave up the idea of ​​continuing to read, to prevent his brain from being filled with all kinds of inexplicable things.

"Not only around me, but also in the student dormitory and nearby places, there are similar technological products."

"Then we can probably infer that this kind of thing should be all over Academy City."

Natsume's eyes returned to normal, and she felt a little dizzy. Unexpectedly, she discovered another secret of Academy City.

As for the purpose of this thing, Natsume felt that it should not be a weapon. After all, it was too easy to be destroyed. She couldn't see how this thing could be dangerous.

But as soon as one thinks of the terrifying number and the figures that are almost everywhere, someone immediately has an idea that seems to be true but is not.

"It can't be a surveillance device, but I didn't see any camera or anything like that."

Natsume thought in confusion.

This touched upon her blind spot in knowledge and she was completely confused.

Such a tiny thing is simply unable to carry a camera or recording equipment, and even if it could be carried, such a small monitoring device would be unable to operate.

Even ants cannot see what humans look like, let alone things that are countless times smaller than ants.

Chapter 394 Gaining the Upper Hand

It seems that it does not meet the prerequisites for being a monitoring device, but it does not mean that this speculation is not true at all.

You can always trust the technology of Academy City; it can always come up with all kinds of tricks for you.

As for the girl with a bun hairstyle who obviously lacked knowledge, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, with an expression of relief on her face.

Obviously, she has confidently ruled out the possibility of surveillance, even though it seems to be very suitable to exist as a miniature surveillance device.

Not only did they not emit the electromagnetic wave signals commonly seen in normal mechanical equipment, but when Natsume tried to involve them at a more microscopic level, they did not show any abnormalities.

Apart from the fact that it is man-made, it is no different from ordinary floating bacteria.

Nothing was found.

This also made Miss Bun Head feel a little better. No bad news is good news.

Those things you do secretly will still be your own secrets and will not be seen clearly by some guy who is somewhere unknown.

In fact, she couldn't accept the idea that she was always living under surveillance. This made her extremely uncomfortable and even caused her to burst into an extremely strong sense of uneasiness.

This feeling of uneasiness has always existed in Natsume's heart, but it was covered up by the hustle and bustle of the past. Perhaps only when one is alone can one understand the true feeling in his heart.

These nanospheres in front of your eyes are spread everywhere with the flow of air. If you want to block their influence, just close the windows.

In other words, as long as you can maintain a stagnant air environment and clear the area within the range, you can temporarily escape the influence of this thing. Similarly, a continuous strong wind can achieve a similar effect.

Whether it was an attempt to cover up one's own faults or insufficient evidence, Natsume temporarily calmed her inner anxiety, allowing her to immerse herself and continue observing this product of technology.

The uses of these nanospheres are very thought-provoking, but Natsume has learned to see the essence through the phenomenon. This is probably a stress response after someone has encountered such an event for a long time.

As expected, this should be another secret experiment or project carried out secretly by Academy City.

The specific purpose is still unclear, and Natsume probably can't figure it out on his own, but the experimental subject is obviously the entire Academy City.

His mind is still filled with what happened to Misaka-senpai, and the experiences of Banri and the others are still fresh in his mind. Natsume-san lacks a favorable impression of the various experiments being conducted in Academy City.

Perhaps out of worry, Natsume Sonoko immediately had some thoughts of interfering. This idea took root in her head, and she couldn't pretend that she hadn't noticed anything.

Sometimes, even a person himself is unaware of his growth. Natsume Sonoko, lying on the sofa, tossed and turned as if she had ADHD.

Stirred by some of the things that happened today, a girl who doesn't like trouble has already started thinking about doing something.

She told her senior from the School of the Railgun that they should try to change this city together, instead of heading towards a future of violence and destruction.

The fact that an unknown organization has placed this kind of technological product, whose purpose is unknown, around everyone is something that deserves serious attention. Regardless of the other party's intentions, this behavior itself is a serious violation.

Looking at this familiar yet suddenly strange room with some concern, a certain person with a ball-head clenched his hands slightly. As a gust of wind and waves swept past, all the nanospheres in the air were shattered.

In her domain, unknown things are not allowed to exist.

.....

The second day of the Daihaxing Festival was sunny.

When a girl with a bun and bandaged hair, looking pitiful, walked out of the room, Shigefuku-san, who was neatly dressed in a Tokiwadai sportswear, was already standing next to her.

In order to take care of the wounded, Natsume no longer had to run around in his sportswear. Instead, he became one of the few students who still wore the summer school uniform.

If you put an eyepatch on your right eye, a chuunibyou aura will come to your face.

"Natsume-san, are you okay? People on the school forum said that you and the Queen were missing for the whole afternoon and when you came back you were both injured."

"No one dared to discuss it, but we heard that your injuries were more serious."

Holding some comfort chocolates, the two met Hanakaiin-san at the edge of the corridor.

The girl, who was not much taller than Natsume, seemed a little hesitant. She didn't know whether she should get involved in the affairs of the people with super powers, but she gritted her teeth and waited near the corridor.

Although the comments in the Tokiwadai forum were very restrained, this girl heard some random things, such as the power struggle in Tokiwadai Middle School.

The new super-powered person attacks the authority of the old super-powered person, and the girl with a bun fights the psychological master.

However, it seems that Hua Kaiyuan is overthinking it. She not only likes chasing stars but also seems to like gossip. She is really a lively adolescent girl.

Among the student population, the authority of those with super powers is real.

Without much effort, it is easy to attract many students to your side. The surge in the number of students signing up for Natsume's club is proof of this.

For example, among first-year students, many people do not call her Misaka-senpai but directly call her Misaka-sama. This honorific is sometimes seen among second-year students as well.

It is foreseeable that when Natsume-san becomes a second-year student, she might be addressed as "Natsume-sama" or something like that.

Given someone's more introverted personality, it would probably be very awkward.

Back to the topic, Natsume accepted the gift from Hanakaiin with some surprise.

She also didn't expect that the news of her injury had spread throughout Tokiwadai Middle School, and on the forum that she rarely visited.

The forum of Tokiwadai Junior High School always talks about topics like cosmetics and love. A certain girl with a bun-like head who always abides by the school rules and dormitory regulations is not interested in cosmetics and does not have enough interest in love. She has always thought that this forum is very boring.

Natsume usually hangs out in forums that talk about comics and urban legends.

However, it seemed that because Misaka-senpai did not return to the student dormitory, the protagonists of this discussion became two psychics who both looked very embarrassed.

"By the way, I don't know how the talks with Shokuhou-senpai are going, but if she can come back on time, things should go smoothly."

"By the way, should we tell Shokuhou-senpai about yesterday's discovery? But..."

His mind was spinning rapidly, and the scenes around him seemed to be playing in slow motion. Natsume thought of many things in an instant, but then all kinds of conflicting thoughts emerged.

With a slight sigh, Natsume put aside other thoughts and focused his attention on Hanakaiin.

It's polite to pay attention when talking to people.

"Thank you, I love chocolate."

"And it just looks serious, but it's actually fine."

Natsume hurriedly shook his head and raised his right arm, shaking it up and down.

She didn't like anyone worrying about her injuries.

"Does that mean Natsume-san has the upper hand?"

"Eh?"

Chapter 395: Miko and Hanakaiin

There was a sweet smell in the air. The snacks that Natsume had just bought were arranged in order on a bench near the competition venue, and three coins that were given as change were placed in the corner.

I originally planned to solve the problem of the mobile phone first. It is too inconvenient without a mobile phone in the modern society.

However, the prices of mobile phones with scroll screens and virtual screens are a bit unaffordable, all above 30,000 yen. A cash-strapped girl with a bun gritted her teeth and prepared to go to the underground street to buy a more ordinary smartphone.

Anyway, she doesn't have many requirements for the mobile phone, as long as she can read comics and browse forums, that's enough.

Speaking of which, Natsume's budgets have been squeezed time and time again, and he is in a serious state of lack of money.

This month's scholarship has been used to buy two holographic projection devices in advance. Even if the threat from Kihara Gensei has come to an end for the time being, Natsume Sonoko is not going to give up this idea.

Since the younger sisters cannot attend the Daihasei Festival, Natsume thinks that the feeling of holographic images should be similar, and they can also play a certain hiding role.

But now some changes have taken place, and there are fewer hidden needs.

On the contrary, there is a greater demand for simulating various environments. Sisters can go and see the Egyptian pyramids or the sea when they have nothing to do.

When they were discussing yesterday, Shokuhou-senpai planned to provide the building that served as a safe house to the younger sisters, and the younger sisters also liked it there. However, they still needed to communicate with the Underworld Soul Chaser Doctor, and the dormitory provided by Academy City had to be returned.

As for the original Misaka Apartment, only Building No. 1 will be retained, and the rent of Building No. 2 for Misaka-senpai can also be saved.

"Huakaiin-san is so amazing. She actually defeated so many people."

Shigefuku opened his mouth wide and looked at Hanakai Mei in the competition field with great surprise.

His feet were stuck to the ground by the opponent's ability, but he was extremely flexible in avoiding the opponent's attack. Then he raised the wooden sword in his hand and pierced the opponent's chest and the balloon hanging on his head with two swords.

Kendo competitions that require wearing simple protective gear are considered the most difficult of all competitions. In addition to limiting the use of offensive abilities, they also require certain professional training. Such competitions do not accept any students other than members of the kendo club.

However, the specific rules are much simpler, and they place more emphasis on fun. In the end, it evolved into a competition of piercing balloons with wooden swords.

"Hey, Hanakaiin-san can see through the other person's movements. It seems that she has been using the wooden sword to create an echo, achieving a function similar to that of a triangle."

Natsume took a hot bun, ignored the scalding heat and bit off half of it, a satisfied smile on his face.

That’s great, the budget I saved with my own efforts is still valuable.

In fact, Natsume is very familiar with this fighting method of seeing through the opponent's attack direction, and with the help of heat maps, she can also achieve an effect similar to echo, but she never intends to fight in close combat.

"And I heard from classmate Hanakaiyuan that she has been practicing kendo for six or seven years. In the beginning, she was taught by her elders at home."

"Come to think of it, if Hanakaiin hadn't come to Academy City, she might have become a miko in the future."

Natsume Sonoko glanced at the girl on the competition field with some concern and remembered the conversation they had when they were practicing the three-legged race.

"Miko?"

Shigefuku looked a little bewildered, confused by this kind of identity.

It is rare to hear of things like shrines in Academy City, as they are considered to be rubbish. However, there is a theological school in District 12, which is hard to understand.

But for most students, this kind of thing has basically faded out of their sight, and no one takes the so-called God seriously.

"Yes, Hanakaiin's family runs a shrine."

"But there is no such thing as gods. Many books say that it is because people in the past feared the power of nature, so they imagined or exaggerated some things that did not exist. Maybe they were just some rare beasts or monsters."

Natsume has seen magicians and various worldly powers, but he still has a deep-rooted belief that gods do not exist.