Temperature Control in Academy City

The competition in the Anbu is very fierce, and it is not easy for a small Anbu like me to stand out. I finally got this small order that no one wanted recently, but it is not as easy as I imagined.

"Our mission has not failed. If it is someone with optical and visual abilities, we can still borrow a thermal imager from the Council. If it really doesn't work, we can just buy a black cloak and complete the mission first."

The captain said thoughtfully that the girl named Iisu Rize was worried about her small team.

"Captain, Saigao." Naru jumped up happily and hugged the short captain affectionately.

"Qingqing, Ayao, what do you think?" Iisu Rize looked at the two people beside her.

"I think we should go inside the factory and check it out first."

"Well, I thought so too."

About 2,000 meters north of the Tokiwadai 7th District Dormitory, someone's newly acquired spoils were casually thrown into a corner of the embankment.

The embankments on both sides are more than ten meters higher than the river channel. Wild grass and vines have climbed up the reinforced concrete of the embankments, making the natural atmosphere here stronger.

Natsume Sonoko stood on the ice with her feet, her hands behind her back, looking up at the sky, with a barely perceptible trace of thought on her face.

"How is that possible? Where did I hide those things last time?"

Natsume Sonoko stood in the middle of the river, looking towards the shore with a strange look on her face, and looking at the mark she had made before with some suspicion.

This mark is very similar to the one I drew before.

The stuff of these powerless people was numerous and messy, and Natsume Sonoko didn't want to stuff them into her own box, so she randomly found a place near the dormitory to hide them. In order to prevent losing contact, Natsume Sonoko also made some marks, but now it seems that these marks are useless.

"It's weird, I remember it was around here."

Looking up, Natsume Sonoko compared her position with the angles of several distant buildings and the embankment.

The angle and location are correct, but the things here have disappeared, which is really puzzling.

Just when Natsume Sonoko was suspicious and thought her whereabouts had been exposed, she suddenly heard a sound of light footsteps.

Natsume Sonoko looked up and immediately saw Misaka-senpai holding something familiar in her hands and wearing strange goggles on her forehead.

She had a violin case half a person's height on her back. She was standing on the lawn at the other end of the river and walked by without saying a word. She seemed not to have noticed Natsume-san in the middle of the river.

The air suddenly became quiet, with only the annoying sound of flowing water beside my ears.

Natsume, who is usually calm and composed even when faced with a catastrophe, became a little surprised at this moment, regardless of the ice blocks under his feet that were gradually drifting away with the water.

I thought about how Misaka-senpai looked in the cafeteria this morning. Her eyes were sparkling and she looked inexplicably excited. Maybe she was going to cause trouble for Kamijou Touma-senpai again.

The Misaka-senpai in front of him had empty eyes and a face as dull as dead water. Even her body was slimmer than a certain railgun. By the way, had Misaka-senpai gained some weight recently?

Natsume Sonoko was silent for a while, the thoughts in her head flashed through her mind, and she immediately knew that the person in front of her was not Senior Misaka.

With a leap forward, someone jumped onto the embankment which was more than ten meters high, and it seemed that he had broken the world record for high jump.

A guy who used his ability to cheat was naturally not qualified to participate in such a high-level competition. After jumping onto the embankment, Natsume Sonoko went straight to block the confused-looking Misaka senior.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Natsume Sonoko."

After hesitating for three seconds, Natsume Sonoko used her usual self-introduction method.

Wearing the familiar summer school uniform of Tokiwadai, which was neatly laid out and meticulously done, and with a calm look that held a hint of alertness that was hard to detect, the girl who called herself Misaka took a step back.

"Since this is our first meeting, Misaka will communicate according to etiquette," Misaka said with a serious face. Misaka sister bowed hard, bending at a 45-degree angle.

"It doesn't have to be that formal. It's just a simple greeting."

Inexplicably frightened by the solemn look of 'Misaka-senpai' in front of her, Natsume Sonoko said hurriedly.

"Is it because the movements are not accurate enough? Misaka said after thinking carefully."

"No. Etiquette is secondary. Can I know your name?" Natsume Sonoko asked seriously. She wanted to know the name of the Misaka sister in front of her.

"As for the name, there is none. Just the specimen number." Misaka showed a disappointed expression.

"The specimen number is Misaka 9982," Misaka confirmed once again.

Blown by the wind and waves by the river, Natsume Sonoko and Misaka No. 9982 stood on the lawn and chatted.

At this moment, someone secretly looked at Misaka No. 9982, and no one knew what he was thinking.

"I hid those things. Can you give them back to me? I still have some use for them."

Natsume Sonoko pointed at a few things held by Misaka No. 9982. These things were naturally her spoils from the previous two days, but it was still unclear how they were obtained by Misaka sister.

"This is a treasure that was discovered with great difficulty," Misaka said while refusing.

"Misaka claims that the ownership of the treasure belongs to the finder."

"No, actually these things are not mine. I'm just keeping them for someone else."

Natsume Sonoko answered seriously and explained the truth in a serious manner.

Just when he was about to reach out a hand to touch Misaka No. 9982, he was met with a ruthless counterattack from Misaka No. 9982.

Looking at her slightly red palm, Natsume Sonoko showed an unhappy expression, but considering that the other party was just a newborn baby, Natsume Sonoko said she would not argue with her.

"It's okay to give it to you for safekeeping, but you have to return it to you later." Natsume Sonoko compromised a little and thought about a way to solve the problem.

"Okay, Misaka will seriously consider this suggestion."

To Natsume Sonoko's surprise, Misaka No. 9982 suddenly became easy to talk to and actually agreed to her request.

The night was getting darker at this time, and Misaka No. 9982 suddenly stood up and wanted to walk in a certain direction.

"Misaka-san 9982, where are you going?"

Natsume Sonoko stopped Misaka No. 9982 who wanted to leave, her face full of alertness, wondering if she was going to participate in an experiment.

"Go grab a spot at a nearby park. There's nowhere for Misaka to go."

Misaka No. 9982 turned around and spoke to Natsume Sonoko with a serious expression, like a veteran wanderer.

"So we're going to the park to grab a spot?"

Natsume Sonoko couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, as she didn't have to conduct that experiment.

But suddenly I became worried again, what if other Misaka sisters were starting experiments?

"Hey, classmate No. 9982 Misaka, you are the clone of senior Misaka Mikoto, right? Senior Misaka is the railgun of Academy City." Natsume Sonoko thought for several seconds before saying this.

"My dear classmate, you know Onee-sama. Misaka is a little curious."

Misaka No. 9982 paused, and her tone became a little strange for the first time.

Due to the lack of emotions and personality, Misaka No. 9982 did not think there was anything wrong with what Natsume Sonoko said. Instead, she immediately grasped the four words "Misaka Mikoto". Perhaps this is the inseparable connection between Misaka sister and the original body.

"Yes, Misaka-senpai is my friend. Since you are Misaka-senpai's clone, you are also my friend in a way."

"So, please come to my place tonight." Natsume Sonoko thought about it and said hurriedly.

"Also, if there are other clones of Misaka, I can also use them." Suddenly thinking of something, Natsume Sonoko patted her belly and promised.

"Really? If so, Misaka thanks you on behalf of all the other homeless Misakas."

Misaka No. 9982 showed a look of gratitude, although it looked no different from a blank expression, and the action of originally intending to go to the small park was completely stopped.

"There are currently twenty-four Misakas who have left the research institute and are wandering around in the Seventh School District. They are Misaka 9977, Misaka 9978, ..., Misaka 10000. Misaka counted them carefully." Misaka 9982 said expressionlessly.

Standing there silently, Natsume Sonoko felt a little embarrassed, as if she had overestimated her own strength. She might be able to support one or two Misaka sisters, but raising more than twenty would be completely beyond her ability.

Not only the place to live, but also the food problem is a difficulty.

"Misaka classmate No. 9982, how do you usually live?" After nodding, Natsume Sonoko asked curiously after a while.

Although the Misaka sisters are all clones, they actually need to have normal metabolism like normal people and replenish energy from food.

"Using this thing called yen, Misaka gets research funding from researchers."

Misaka No. 9982 took out a yuan bill and a handful of loose change from his pocket.

Before long, more than a dozen Misaka sisters had gathered by the small river, and several other Misaka sisters were also rushing here. This reminded Natsume Sonoko that there seemed to be some kind of network between the Misaka sisters.

However, Natsume Sonoko did not expect that Misaka 9982 could really call these Misakas over.

Perhaps the fundamental reason is that Misaka and the others are facing their first economic crisis since leaving the research institute.

According to Misaka and the others, many experiments had been temporarily canceled before, and no experiments were scheduled in recent days. This made the research funds that were originally enough for Misaka to start the experiments insufficient.

This also indirectly shows that the actions of Natsume Sonoko and the unknown existence actually have some effect.

"What's the matter with calling us here, Misaka 9988 asked in confusion."

"The experiment originally scheduled for today has been cancelled. In addition, the research funds have been exhausted. Misaka 9977 is disappointed about this."

"Misaka 9980 protested the amount of research funding, and asked Misaka 10000 if he could help me with some of it."

"The experimental site has been occupied by someone, and Misaka 9985 is angry about this."

"..."

Looking at the Misaka sisters in front of her with some amazement, Natsume Sonoko's mouth opened slightly unconsciously. This feeling was very wonderful.

One Misaka-senpai is one level of Bilibili, and more than twenty of them are twenty levels of Bilibili. This makes a guy who is a fan of A Certain Scientific Railgun at heart feel a little proud.

If I take a Misaka sister to Shirai-san to ask for sponsorship, maybe I can empty Shirai-san's piggy bank. I heard that Shirai-san's family is actually quite wealthy.

Mo Mo was somewhat surprised that a certain Natsume Sonoko still maintained an expression of listening.

"Regarding the experiment you just mentioned, can we not go?" Natsume Sonoko said with some concern.

"This is the reason for the Misakas' existence, Misaka 9977 said seriously."

Listening to the Misakas talking about the meaning of life, Natsume Sonoko had no choice but to give up.

"Okay then." Natsume Sonoko nodded helplessly. It seemed that Misaka's thinking was a bit deeply rooted, and it might take some time to change.

If the experiment begins, Natsume Sonoko feels that she might be able to use some physical shock therapy to help the Misaka sisters get a good night's sleep.

In short, if anyone wants to participate in that kind of evil experiment under my nose, it is absolutely not allowed.

As for changing Misaka sisters' concept, Natsume Sonoko suddenly thought of senior Shokuhou Misaki.

Perhaps Shokuhou-senpai can help erase this ridiculous meaning of existence from Misaka sisters, but since the Misaka sisters have some kind of network in their heads, the effect may be greatly reduced.

Chapter 134: Renting a House and Internet Scissors-Paper-Scissors (First Update)

In the afternoon, the air along the river is a little fresher.

All I could hear was the chatter of Misaka sisters discussing something, and the guy who had boasted suddenly felt a little distressed for some reason.

"Hello, Misaka 9982 said you would provide us with accommodation, so Misaka 10000 came over to express her gratitude."

Wearing military goggles that could allow her to see the ions escaping from all around her, the girl named Misaka Ichiman nodded politely.

"Misaka 9980 is a little concerned about this classmate's financial situation, but is still grateful for it."

"Actually, she's just worried about the lack of research funds. Misaka No. 9983 is putting on a pitiful look in an attempt to gain sympathy." Another Misaka sister came over with a weird smile on her face, her eyes unconsciously glancing to the side.

"I understand. From now on, I will be responsible for your life problems."

Standing up silently, Natsume Sonoko said with a firm look in her eyes that it was not only necessary to stop the experiment from happening, but also to help the Misaka sisters get out of poverty and become rich.

Before the Misaka sisters were recognized by Academy City, they actually had no income. After all, in the eyes of those high-ups, they were just cheap consumables.

Therefore, the effect of Natsume Sonoko stopping the Misaka sisters from participating in the experiment is very limited and can only serve as psychological comfort. The researchers can continue to clone Misaka sisters. This is a contradiction that is very difficult to resolve.

Even if all these Misaka sisters lost contact, at most it would only disrupt the researchers' experimental plans, and in the end they would still have to face the darkness of the experiment.

Before facing the darkness, the big problem facing someone now is to ensure that the Misaka sisters have a place to live.

"Then we must first solve the accommodation problem."

Natsume Yuan first thought of her own dormitory. If she slept on the sofa, there were two empty beds. She originally thought that there wouldn't be too many people, but this option was obviously not a good choice.

Of course, someone doesn't want to trouble others, so he can only find a house outside.

Since receiving this month's scholarship yesterday, Natsume Sonoko has become more confident again. The feeling of having money is just different.

Most of the people in Academy City are students, and they all live in dormitories assigned by the school. Even faculty and staff also have special dormitories. Therefore, the demand for housing in Academy City is not great, and it can be said that there is an oversupply, which also leads to the fact that the rent is not very high.

Of course, the storefronts in Academy City are not included.

If you want to rent a place in Academy City that can accommodate more than 20 people, without considering the location and transportation, you can get an old three-story apartment for about 150,000 yen a month.

If you include water, electricity and daily necessities, the monthly salary is probably over 200,000 yen, which is only slightly lower than the monthly salary of an average office worker.

Two hundred thousand yen is still within someone's acceptable range. As a level 4 in Academy City, Natsume Sonoko's scholarship is actually much higher than that of an average office worker.

Natsume Sonoko walked out of the real estate agency with satisfaction, already holding a bunch of keys in her hand. Someone had directly booked a small apartment in the seventh school district.