Unlimited Ambition

"Telekinesis," I replied with the lie I had just prepared.

"Huh? Telekinesis? Where's that thing that was blocking my Railgun?" Mikoto asked.

So I continued my rambling: "That's a defense formed by the materialization of mental energy, and the wings are just my personal interest. Is that move called the Railgun? It's pretty powerful."

Misaka Mikoto nodded, and when I praised her like that, she puffed out her not-so-large chest: "Of course, I'm the third-ranked Level 5 in Academy City."

I see. He doesn't seem to be lying... No wonder he has such strength. So he's one of Academy City's top combatants. I nodded to myself, gaining a more intuitive understanding of the abilities of espers.

Mikoto then asked, "Wright, are you also a Level 5? Why haven't I heard of you?"

So I could only continue making things up: "No, it wasn't before, it only arrived recently."

Mikoto nodded, and said with a sense of sympathy, "It seems you've been working really hard, Wright."

During our earlier probing, I already realized this guy wasn't born at LV5, but rather leveled up step by step. Hearing me say that, he probably resonated with me. Will my favorability towards him increase?

I chuckled softly without saying anything; by then, I could already see the crepe shop.

The three people were queuing up at this time.

A perverted masochist: "My older sister didn't return to the dorm all night. I'm really worried... I wonder if she's encountered any danger?"

A certain fangirl (in every sense of the word): "Kuroko, don't worry. Misaka-senpai is so amazing, how could she possibly be in danger? She must be on a date with her boyfriend... Ah, I really wonder what kind of boy could be able to befriend someone as outstanding as Misaka-senpai?"

After she finished speaking, the infatuated girl's eyes sparkled, while M looked worried.

"No! Big sister is in danger! Now is not the time to leisurely wait in line to buy crepes! I'm going to find big sister!" M shouted, clearly taking the infatuated girl's nonsense seriously, and was ready to put it into action.

Just then, a sharp-eyed woman with long, straight black hair grabbed Kuroko: "Kuroko, don't go yet. Look over there, isn't that Misaka-senpai?"

So, following the gesture of the long, straight black hair, M saw her older sister... and me next to her older sister.

Just to clarify, I here fully inherit the Baldwin family's extraordinary bloodline. I am a super handsome young man with fair skin, long black hair, eyes that shine like black gemstones, and an air of nobility that is not arrogant, but rather languid.

She's the kind of woman who turns heads on the street. And the vast majority of women cast what could hardly be considered friendly glances at Mikoto. They seemed to wish they could take her place.

The infatuated girl's eyes sparkled even brighter: "Look at Kuroko, Ruiko, I wasn't wrong, was I... I never expected Misaka-senpai's boyfriend to be so handsome."

Completely shattered, M said in a trembling voice, "Ah, it's so dazzling... Why do I feel like crying?"

If it weren't for the woman with long, straight black hair supporting her, M would probably have fallen.

At that moment, Mikoto and I also saw them.

"Is he/she your friend?" I asked in a low voice.

"Yeah." Mikoto seemed happy to see them too. She grabbed my hand and ran over: "Kuroko, Haru-chan, Ruiko, you're all here."

Unexpectedly, her friends were quite reserved. Even the most unconventional friend, Kuroko, forced a smile, clasped her hands, and bowed. However, her movements looked incredibly stiff.

But she looks really cute, I mean that girl with the brown hair and two braids. I wonder if she'll accept my offer to come to Jerusalem as my maid?

She doesn't have to do much work each day, and she gets a very high salary. All she has to do is let me torment her when I'm in a bad mood. And maybe do some other wicked things... Hmm, I don't know why, but I feel like this girl is really suited for this job.

Upon seeing this girl, the S-molecule within me had unconsciously activated. A new kidnapping plan was immediately devised. At the same time, I subtly twitched my facial muscles, curling the corners of my mouth into a flawless smile: "Hello everyone, my name is Wright Stuart. I'm Misaka-san's friend."

"Ah~" The two girls, with long black hair and a lovesick expression, exclaimed happily. They eagerly announced their names and bowed again.

"My name is Hatsuharu Shiori, nice to meet you." This is from a certain infatuated girl.

"My name is Saten Ruiko, nice to meet you." This is a certain person with long, straight black hair.

Only the girl with brown hair in pigtails, the one I had my eye on, burst into tears. She suddenly collapsed to the ground, banging her head against the floor, saying between sobs, "So dazzling, so incredibly dazzling, why, why, why, why, why..."

Very good, I'm liking you more and more. I nodded secretly, while pretending not to understand: "What's wrong with this student?"

Haru and Ruiko stammered, seemingly trying to cover for her. Only Misaka Mikoto's face grew increasingly dark, and then a bolt of lightning struck, hitting the M squarely.

"Shirai Kuroko, you big idiot! Don't embarrass yourself in the street!!!"

M, known as Shirai Kuroko, certainly didn't disappoint me. Her whole body was tingling from the electric shocks, yet she moaned and gasped, "Ah... Onee-sama, Onee-sama's loving whipping...it feels so good..."

So passersby scattered as if they were avoiding a plague. Apart from the people still queuing to buy crepes, there were hardly any people on the street.

"This... Shirai Kuroko?" I pulled her up and subtly cast a small healing spell.

Kuroko had just felt the electric current in her body disappear. She felt a little disappointed. Then, an unprecedented sensation surged through her body, making her feel warm all over. It also carried a peculiar stinging sensation. As a masochist, Shirai Kuroko immediately reacted.

"This is one of the abilities I developed. It can heal some minor injuries," I explained to her with a smile.

"..." Shirai Kuroko's gaze towards me clearly changed. She then grasped my hand: "Please promise me, from now on, let me call you Onii-chan, okay? This is my lifelong request!"

Looking into her determined eyes, I deliberately feigned confusion and turned to look at Mikoto. Inwardly, however, I was shouting: "Yes, the plan is working!"

"Kuroko, you idiot! Don't ignore me!!!" Mikoto seemed even angrier, and another lightning strike came down—before that, I decisively let go of Kuroko's hand.

"And you, Wright, show some restraint!" Mikoto turned her attention to me again. I gave a wry smile and pretended to be innocent.

"Misaka-senpai is so strict." Ruiko and Uiharu were whispering to each other nearby. It seemed Misaka was turning her attention to me. Uiharu whispered this to Ruiko.

"She's probably jealous. Seeing how popular her boyfriend is," Ruiko whispered her opinion.

Early spring nodded vigorously.

These words naturally did not escape my ears. So, for the sake of future plans, I stepped forward and explained: "It seems there is some misunderstanding here. Mikoto and I are just ordinary friends, not as complicated as you think."

Hearing what I said, the two who lifted the skirts blushed for a moment, which was rare for them. They seemed to realize that they had been too gossipy.

Mikoto, standing beside me, agreed with my statement, though her expression held a subtle hint of disappointment.

At that moment, Kuroko struggled to her feet again and lunged at Misaka Mikoto: "Onee-sama..." only to be electrocuted once more.

So, out of "kindness," I performed an "enhanced" treatment on her.

"Onii-chan..." This time, he pounced on me.

Kuroko was electrocuted again.

So, treatment was repeated...

"Big sister..."

Electric shock, treatment.

"Onii-chan..."

Treatment, electric shock.

Finally, Mikoto couldn't take it anymore and said to me, "Don't treat her anymore!"

"But Kuroko seems to be in a lot of pain," I continued, pretending to be troubled.

"Wright-senpai is so kind..." Haruto whispered to Ruiko.

Lei Zi nodded vigorously.

Mikoto persisted in her stance: "I said no, and that's final! Otherwise, she'll escalate her perverted behavior!"

"Is...that's how it is?" I said uncertainly, "But Kuroko-san is so cute, it should be okay, right?"

"Don't judge a book by its cover! This guy is a pervert with a cute exterior but a super masochistic heart!" Mikoto said.

Just as I expected, Shirai Kuroko is indeed the girl I've set my sights on, hehehe, hehehehehehe...

Chapter Thirteen: The Nun on the Verge of Starvation

After that, the situation finally returned to normal. Ignoring the black cat lying on the ground, barely alive, I was happily chatting with a girl I'd just met.

I secretly stomped on Hei Zi a few times and found that apart from letting out a few pleasant groans, she didn't make any other movements. It seems that the ordeal she just went through had indeed taken a toll on her body.

The treatment technique, in essence, accelerates cell activation to achieve rapid wound healing. However, this consumes a tremendous amount of physical strength. It's normal that Kuroko can't stand up right now.

I was quite surprised that she jumped up and pounced on me after receiving the healing spell a few times before. I was also a little disappointed that Mikoto stopped her.

"So, if you queue up here to buy a crepe, you'll get a limited-edition frog phone charm as a gift?"

After learning the news from Haru and Ruiko, Mikoto's eyes clearly lit up with stars.

No way, are there really people in this world who like that kind of thing? And right next to me? And we just spent the night together in a car?

A wave of helplessness washed over me.

“Wright…” Mikoto looked at me with ingratiating eyes.

"Okay, anyway, I already said I'd treat you to crepes before we came. It doesn't matter whether you eat them or not." I said that, but I still rolled my eyes, looking quite dismissive.

Seeing my reaction, Mikoto blushed slightly: "Let me make this clear beforehand, I didn't buy it just for the free gift..."

I chuckled and said, "Let me state this beforehand, I don't like arrogance."

"...Is this considered flirting?" Lei Zi asked Chu Chun in a low voice.

Early spring nodded vigorously.

Mikoto wanted to say something more, but I beat her to it, gently patting her head: "Okay, okay. No need to say too much, I'll buy whatever it is for you."

Mikoto became very obedient immediately after I patted her head.

“Senior Wright must have the talent of a beast tamer,” Haruharu whispered to Ruiko.

Lei Zi nodded vigorously.

Because of the earlier commotion, there's hardly anyone around us now. So Mikoto and I lined up behind Ruiko.

Time passes little by little.

Around the same time, Ruiko got the last limited-edition phone charm. The spiky-haired guy also woke up and prepared to air out his blankets…

"This is the last one. You're so lucky. Congratulations." As the shop assistant's flattering voice faded, Ruizi found herself holding a phone charm.

"Huh... is that all?" I asked the clerk.

The shop assistant seemed to have a very good memory. She recognized me quickly. Her attitude also turned cold: "We're out, and the crepes are sold out too!" She then tried to pull down the blinds above the sales window.

I braced myself against the blinds with my hand: "Can't you make an exception?"

"No way!" The clerk glared at me. Then he turned around. My sharp eyes immediately noticed that he'd lost his broom. Holy crap, was it really necessary?

I chuckled and cursed inwardly. Then I turned around and gave Mikoto an apologetic smile.

"Is that all...?" Mikoto looked disappointed.

“…Or, you could give this to Misaka-senpai. I don’t really care anyway.” Ruiko said, taking out her phone charm as she spoke.

Mikoto shook her head, firmly refusing. After all, a girl with pride like her wouldn't easily accept someone's humility, even if it was well-intentioned.