The Legend of Level 0 in Academy City

You'd be lucky to have heard of it! Unless you're a time traveler too!

Inoue Hideka thought to herself, but as she walked to the refrigerator and grabbed two cans of drinks, she said, "What? Want to learn?"

Misaka Mikoto's expression immediately lit up with surprise. She turned and sat down in front of the piano, her fingers tracing the keys. "Huh? Is that alright?"

"Sure, sure..." Inoue Eika placed the drink on the table behind Misaka Mikoto, feigning hesitation, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "But you have to grant me one request, Senpai!"

"What are the conditions?" She picked up her drink without hesitation; it was Misaka Mikoto's favorite coconut flavor. Misaka Mikoto said warily, "I won't agree to anything too outrageous!"

"Don't worry, it's simple. The condition is..." Inoue Hideka, seeing that Misaka Mikoto had taken the bait, deliberately whetted her appetite, opening her drink and taking a sip before speaking:

"The condition is that after you, Misaka-senpai, learn this song, I will write the lyrics, you will sing, and we will perform this song!"

"Huh? But I rarely sing! And why me?" Misaka Mikoto was clearly surprised by this condition and was a little confused.

"Think about it! If this song were sung by the princess of Tokiwadai, wouldn't it instantly become much more sophisticated?" Inoue Hideka said, trying to fool Misaka Mikoto with his insincere words.

"Is that so? I'd like to give it a try... Alright then! It's settled then!" Misaka Mikoto finished her drink in one gulp, stood up, and said, "It's getting late, I'll come find you another time when I'm free!"

After saying that, he walked out. Inoue Hideka saw Misaka Mikoto to the door and was surprised to find that he and Misaka Mikoto were getting along so well.

Is it because you read my comic and are too embarrassed to cause trouble?

But it's a good start, at least I won't have to run around every time I see them!

Thinking about this, Inoue Hideka couldn't help but look forward to Misaka Mikoto singing "Only My Railgun." The Railgun singing its own song—that's a dream for so many anime fans!

Chapter Thirty-Six: When I wake up, will you be my boyfriend?

Inoue Hideka was startled by a phone call from Saten Ruiko today!

She still used the Imagine Breaker, and after feeling unwell, she finally chose to call Inoue Hidekazu to tell him what had happened.

"Inoue! You said not to do things you'll regret!" Saten Ruiko's voice sounded a little weak on the phone.

"I still want to know my abilities. I know there will be side effects, and I might never wake up again, but I don't regret it. This has always been my wish! I don't want to have any regrets!"

"It's okay, Saten, as long as you don't regret it!"

When Inoue Hideka saw that Saten Ruiko hadn't used the Illusionist technique out of inferiority, he finally felt relieved. It seemed that what he had said that day had indeed resolved Saten Ruiko's inner conflict.

"Then, Saten, did you give it to someone else?" Inoue Eika was worried that Saten Ruiko would give it to a classmate like in the original story, otherwise Saten Ruiko would feel very guilty.

"No. Luckily, I didn't give it to my classmates, otherwise I wouldn't be the only one who got hurt, right?"

Saten Ruiko still felt a lingering fear as she recounted this, wondering what would have happened if she had used it on Akemi and the others...

"Also, Inoue, please tell Haru I'm sorry for me."

"It's more sincere to apologize yourself!" Inoue Hideka didn't like hearing such words that sounded like she was making her final arrangements!

"Hey, Inoue! If I can wake up, will you be my boyfriend?" If I never wake up again, at least let me say these words. I'm sorry, Inoue! I still want to convey my feelings to you!

"What nonsense are you talking about, Ruizi! I'll definitely wake you up! Until then, you'd better stay in bed and look forward to your crush's arrival!"

Sensing the negativity in Saten Ruiko's words, Inoue Eika shouted out in concern.

"Inoue... no, Eika, it's a promise! I'll wait for you obediently!"

In Saten Ruiko's dormitory.

Saten Ruiko sat on the floor, leaning against the edge of the bed. After saying those words, she closed her eyes slowly with a satisfied smile on her face, and her left hand, which was holding the phone, fell to the ground.

"Okay! I won't keep you waiting too long!" Inoue Eika said encouragingly, but Saten Ruiko's familiar voice did not come from the phone again.

Inoue Hideka sadly hung up the phone, her eyes filled with sorrow.

Although Saten Ruiko made a choice she wouldn't regret for her dream, Inoue Eika felt her heart clench violently when she thought of that energetic girl sitting listlessly on the floor making a phone call, her eyes filled with reluctance for the future.

(In the original story, Saten was sitting on the floor making a phone call to Haru. Here, Inoue Hideka is just using this as a reference; she didn't actually see it herself.)

Wait for me! Tearful! I will definitely beat the fantasy beast to a pulp and avenge you!

A blue sports car is speeding along the highway.

Inside the car, Uiharu Kazari's hands were handcuffed. Kiyama Harumi was driving and seemed to be talking to Uiharu Kazari when suddenly he heard a sound from somewhere in the car.

"You've already found out? If you only took action after losing contact with you, that's a bit too fast. Did you find out through other channels?" Although it was a question, Kiyama Harumi showed no doubt whatsoever from her tone and facial expression.

Upon hearing this, Chu Chun Shili exclaimed in surprise, "Ah!"

Kiyama Harumi ignored Uiharu Kazari's reaction and continued:

"I set up a program that would activate the security system if the equipment wasn't started in a specific order. This caused all data related to the Phantasm Hand to be lost, leaving only..."

At this point, Kiyama Harumi glanced at what appeared to be a USB drive in Uiharu Kazari's hand. "It's just this program you have. Please keep it safe."

The sports car continued to speed along the highway, but was blocked by a large number of fully armed police officers ahead.

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At that moment, Misaka Mikoto was on the phone while rushing to the scene. "How is that possible? A person can only have one ability, right?"

Using his abilities, he quickly opened a door made of wire mesh, and then ran up the stairs.

As Kuroko described information about Kiyama Harumi over the phone, Misaka Mikoto arrived at the scene to find the highway in complete disarray.

He put down his phone in surprise and said, "The security guards... were all wiped out?"

Then, finding Hatsuharu Kazari unconscious on the sports car, he quickly ran over and said through the car door, "Hatsuharu! Cheer up!"

"Don't worry!" Kiyama Harumi's voice suddenly came from the thick fog created by the battle. "He was just unconscious due to the aftermath of the battle and is not in any danger to his life."

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After putting down her phone, Inoue Hideka quickly headed towards Saten Ruiko's dormitory.

Upon opening the door, Inoue Hideka saw Saten Ruiko leaning against the edge of the bed, her eyes tightly closed, a far cry from her usual energetic self. He couldn't help but smile wryly.

"You! Knowing you'd pass out, couldn't you find a more comfortable position? Even if you wake up, your legs will be sore, won't they?"

Although he knew that Saten Ruiko would wake up, for some reason, Inoue Eika felt a bitter taste in his mouth when he saw Saten Ruiko like this.

Perhaps... this is love!

I can't bear to see the person I like get hurt in the slightest, and even if I know everything will be alright in the end, I can't be indifferent like I am when watching anime.

Instead, you will truly feel the excitement that her every move, every smile, every word brings you!

Just seeing her sitting listlessly on the ground now, the expression on her face alone is enough to make Inoue Hideka feel waves of heartache!

His hands brushed against Saten Ruiko's armpits and hips, and he lifted her up in his arms. The scent of Saten Ruiko's hair wafted into his nose, and Inoue Eika became even more tender.

Gently placing Saten Ruiko on the bed, Inoue Eika couldn't resist giving her a light peck on the forehead, and whispered, "I'll be back soon, Ruiko!"

Knowing that the matter would be resolved soon, Inoue Hideka simply put Saten Ruiko on the bed instead of going through the trouble of taking her to the hospital.

Inoue Eika didn't have Misaka Mikoto's or Shirai Kuroko's phone numbers, and her calls to Haru were always unanswered.

With no other option, Inoue Hidekazu hailed a taxi and, based on his vague memory, instructed the driver to drive on the highway.

When Inoue Hideka arrived, the battle between Misaka Mikoto and Kiyama Harumi had already ended.

Kiyama Harumi was clutching her head in pain, letting out suppressed screams, while Misaka Mikoto stood helplessly to the side.

"This is... the network... has gone out of control!"

After saying this, Kiyama Harumi collapsed. Above her head, a mist that resembled a consciousness slowly rose and gradually coalesced into the shape of a fetus.

The fetus opened its scarlet eyes, opened its mouth wide and screamed. Misaka Mikoto stared in surprise at this.

"Misaka-senpai!" After sneaking past the security guards, Inoue Eika shouted at the dazed Misaka Mikoto, "Where's Uiharu?"

Upon hearing this, Misaka Mikoto looked towards Inoue Eika, "Hatsuharu is under that bridge over there... By the way, what are you doing here! Don't you know it's dangerous here?"

The tone was accusatory, but it was mixed with even more concern.

Inoue Hideka knew what Misaka Mikoto was thinking, but he had reasons for having to stand there.

"Senior! Can you leave this battle to me?" Inoue Hideka stood still, the shadow of the bridge obscuring his expression, making it difficult to see clearly.

"I have a reason why I must defeat that monster!"

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Misaka-senpai, you're flirting with me!

Misaka Mikoto stared in disbelief at the serious Inoue Hideka; she had never seen him so focused before. However...

Even so, that's still...

"Hey, Misaka-senpai!" Inoue Eika interrupted Misaka Mikoto, "Do you remember the promise you made to me?"

"Conditions?" Misaka Mikoto asked疑惑地, then suddenly remembered something and said, "Back when I borrowed the manga..."

"Now is the time for you to keep your promise!" Inoue Hideka said confidently, "Come on! Misaka-senpai, flirt with me!"

"Huh? You should at least consider the space before you start flirting!" Misaka Mikoto shouted angrily.

"Huh? You've got the wrong idea, Misaka-senpai!" Inoue Eika couldn't help but feel embarrassed. "I meant you were giving me electric shocks. Remember that time in the park when you were giving me electric shocks? Ah, I didn't react at all when you did, remember?"

Upon realizing she had misunderstood, Misaka Mikoto suppressed her embarrassment and tried hard to recall, "There was such a time, but so what?"

"Think back to the current and voltage you used back then, and unleash them all upon me! Don't ask why, you'll find out in a moment."

"Even if you say that, it's impossible for me to remember it all at once!" Misaka Mikoto was speechless. Wasn't this asking the impossible?

"It's okay, just do your best!" Inoue Eika said with a smile, giving Misaka Mikoto a thumbs up. "I believe in you, Misaka-senpai!"

Seeing Inoue Hideka's expression, Misaka Mikoto felt it was wrong not to do something, so she tried hard to recall the electricity she had used that day.

"Bili~~Bili~~" A burst of blue electricity shot towards Inoue Eika!

"Ah!" As expected, it was impossible to remember everything; the current was too strong! Inoue Eika couldn't help but cry out.

Although her body felt numb and her senses were diminished, the electric current was stronger than she had felt before. Inoue Hideka felt that her speed had increased significantly, at least three times that of a 100-meter sprint!

"Thank you! Misaka-senpai!" After saying that, she gathered her strength slightly and shot off with a whoosh.

Misaka Mikoto stared at Inoue Hideka, who was leaving afterimages, and opened her mouth in surprise. "This speed... it must be at least 20 meters per second, right? I see, you used an electric current to stimulate your muscles, right?"

Inoue Eika rushed to the bridge, but before she could adjust to the sudden increase in speed, she crashed into the wall behind Haru Kazari.

Slowly retreating from the wall, though it hurt a bit, she could get used to it. Turning her head anxiously to Uiharu Kazari, she said, "Uiharu, you immediately take the audio file that Kiyama Harumi gave you and find a place to play it throughout Academy City. There's no time to explain, you have to go now!"

After saying that, he rushed out and sped towards the location of the fantastical beast.

By changing speeds several times, Inoue Hideka gradually adapted to the maximum speed his body could reach.

Kazari Uiharu, still reeling from the shock as she watched the figure disappear into the distance, thought, "That was... Inoue-kun?"