The Legend of Level 0 in Academy City

She felt that the boy certainly didn't want to become a murderer.

"Tears!"

"Tears!"

"Saten-kun!"

Two familiar voices suddenly came from outside the sandstorm that had not yet subsided.

When she heard the first sound, Saten Ruiko's eyes widened in surprise.

Hearing that familiar voice calling her name anxiously for the second time, Saten Ruiko's eyes softened instantly after confirming she hadn't misheard.

Ignoring the brown-haired girl lying on the ground, she recklessly turned and ran towards the direction from which the sound came.

Having already seen that familiar figure, she didn't stop at all. Instead, she sped up and rushed into the arms that gave her a sense of security.

Greedily inhaling the familiar scent, the girl named 'Saten Ruiko' finally felt completely at ease.

She was just a thirteen-year-old girl.

This was the first time I had experienced such a dangerous battle.

For the first time, I almost caused the deaths of dozens of animals because of my own actions.

How could she not be afraid?

But at this moment.

It's okay now.

No matter what lies ahead, no matter how dangerous the battle, no matter the hundreds or thousands of lives on our shoulders, even if the sky is about to fall, even if the end of the world is approaching—

It's okay, it's all okay.

As long as he's there, as long as this person is there, he doesn't need to do anything.

As long as she stays by his side, the girl has nothing to fear!

"Tears, what's wrong? Are you hurt? Let go of me first, let me see."

Inoue Hideka was somewhat bewildered by the girl's actions.

He was clueless and didn't know what kind of grievances the girl had suffered that made her run into his arms seeking comfort.

But he dared not disturb the girl he had always protected, afraid of frightening her, so he could only let her hold him and soothe her softly.

"no, do not want……"

When Inoue Hideka heard the girl's nasal murmur, he felt the girl rubbing against his neck, and a tingling sensation ran through his body.

"Wait a little longer..."

The girl's voice was languid and carried a coquettish tone she had never used before.

"Yinghua...can I hold you a little longer?"

Hearing such a voice that could melt one's bones, Inoue Hideka's ears became unusually soft, and he couldn't muster the slightest thought of rejecting this girl he had always liked.

"Hmm...yes, okay."

A strange feeling kept haunting Inoue Hideka. The girl's voice, her unique fragrance, and the strange touch sent shivers of pleasure through his body, like an electric shock.

It's very comfortable, but also very uncomfortable.

However, he dared not push the girl away, and could only endure the pain and pleasure.

"Saten-san! Thank goodness, you're alright..."

"Saten, how is Mugino...?"

Amidst the smoke and dust, early spring shimmered and Frenda emerged.

As soon as they returned to the battlefield, they saw Inoue Hideka and Kamijou Touma rush into the smoke and dust. After discussing it, Uiharu Kazari also helped the injured Frenda in.

"Forehead……"

When Saten Ruiko, who was nestled in Inoue Eika's arms, heard Frenda and Uiharu Kazari's voices, she suddenly felt embarrassed.

Although Touma had been pretending not to see anything, Saten Ruiko was so emotional just now that she subconsciously ignored him.

Now that she had recovered a little, she realized that the occasion seemed a bit inappropriate, and her best friend was also there. How could she possibly still have the nerve to stay in Inoue Eika's arms?

She rudely pushed Inoue Hideka aside, then turned to look at Frenda and pointed in the direction where Mugino Shizuri was.

"She's over there; she must have fainted."

Upon hearing Saten Ruiko's words, Frenda said nothing, released her hand from Uiharu Kazari's shoulder, and walked slowly in the direction Saten Ruiko pointed.

Although Flanda's wound was simply bandaged, the pain continued to affect her, making it difficult for her to walk.

"I'll go with you."

Saten Ruiko took two steps forward, followed Frenda, and helped her walk towards where Mugino Shizuri was.

Sensing that Inoue Eika and Kamijou Touma were about to follow, Saten Ruiko, remembering Mugino Shizuri's condition, said to the two:

"Eika and Kamijou-senpai, please don't come along. Wait here for a while."

"what?"

Inoue Hideka, puzzled by Saten Ruiko's behavior, murmured in confusion.

After thinking for a moment, and feeling that Saten Ruiko wouldn't do anything meaningless, she continued:

"Oh fine!"

Watching Saten Ruiko and the others disappear into the dust, Inoue Eika only then realized that she had inhaled a lot of sand and dust. She covered her nose and said to Kamijou Touma:

"Looks like the matter has been resolved. I'm sorry you made a wasted trip, Touma."

"It's okay!"

Kamijou Touma responded with a confused look, still bewildered as to what had happened.

"Anyway, let's go outside and wait for them. This sandstorm is really uncomfortable!"

"Yes, that's true!"

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The sandstorm gradually dissipated.

In the middle of the street, Frenda's eyes flashed with an inexplicable sadness as she quietly looked at the unconscious Mugino Shizuri.

She doesn't know how to face Mugino Shizuri.

The queen of 'props' is the person she has always admired.

In her own secret base, she also prepared a unique birthday gift for Mugino Shizuri.

But this person, just for that one thing, wanted to kill him without even giving him a chance to explain.

Now, she lies unconscious in front of him, yet he cannot bring himself to kill her to prevent future troubles.

It was so complicated that she didn't know what to say at that moment.

Mugino Shizuri's green dress had been damaged by Saten Ruiko and was no longer able to cover her body. Now she was wearing Flanda's red plaid coat.

Saten Ruiko and Uiharu Kazari waited quietly to the side without saying a word.

They didn't understand the situation between Frenda and Mugino Shizuri, and they had no way to offer any advice.

At that moment, Kinuhata Saiai and Takitsubo Riku, who had been taken out of the building, walked over.

Seeing Mugino Shizuri lying on the ground, Kinuhata Saiai frowned slightly and asked Frenda:

"What on earth happened? Why did Mugino suddenly explode like that? Did you do something stupid again, Frenda, and really anger Mugino?"

"Huh? So what do you know? Humph!"

Frenda gave an unpleasant snort and turned to Saten Ruiko and Uiharu Kazari, saying:

“Let’s go, Saten, Haru! Mugino has the two of them, so we don’t need to do anything.”

Chapter 291 As Long As They're Not Gay

Inoue Hideka and Kamijou Touma both stared blankly at the two buildings that had intersected due to their tilting angles, now revealed after the smoke and dust had cleared.

"Um, Yinghua... am I seeing things?"

Touma Kamijou rubbed his eyes and asked Eika Inoue in disbelief.

"Huh? Maybe, maybe I'm just seeing things..."

Although living in an unconventional world where people have superpowers, such as Accelerator being able to lift an entire building with his bare hands, is nothing to be surprised about, the scene before me was still quite shocking to see for the first time.

This operation sounds simple, but it's not easy to actually do.

If the timing isn't precisely calculated, the building's anchor points aren't clearly identified, and the building's tilt angle isn't carefully considered, then accidentally burying oneself in the ruins of the two buildings could happen in an instant.

Even Shizuri Mugino, if she were in a collapsing building, would probably be in a state of panic for a while, right?

As Inoue Hideka pondered the dangers involved, Kamijou Touma's speechless complaint drifted over.

"Hey! If you're saying that, doesn't that prove I'm not seeing things? Those are two skyscrapers, dozens of stories high! How did they manage that? Even if the buildings were reduced to rubble, it would be easier to believe than that!"

"Uh...who are you asking! Do you think I'm an encyclopedia?"

Inoue Hideka complained to Kamijou Touma in exasperation.

"Just wait for the person involved to come over and ask her directly! Honestly, what a gossip!"

"Hey! Yinghua, who are you calling a gossip! I've been working tirelessly to protect you! Is this how you treat your best friend who's determined to protect you?!"

"Um... my best friend..."

Upon hearing Touma Kamijou mention protection, Inoue Hideka suddenly realized that she had just carried Touma Kamijou over.

I was in a hurry at the time and didn't think much about it. Looking back now, it's really disgusting!

Goosebumps immediately rose all over my body.

He rubbed his arms with his hands in disgust and muttered to himself:

"As long as they're not gay."

"what!!"