The Legend of Level 0 in Academy City

"What are you talking about! When have you ever not been the one to cause trouble?!"

Inoue Hideka thought about it and realized that it seemed like she was always the one who actively sought out the delinquents.

Bored, Inoue Hideka listlessly put down his hand and turned to walk outside.

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The afternoon session was physical training.

Huang Quanchuan Aihui pushed a small cart over and said in a strong voice, "Alright. Note! I am Huang Quanchuan, in charge of physical training. Nice to meet you."

Even in her unfashionable sportswear, she couldn't hide her great figure that would trouble any teenager. With her tall stature and long blue hair that reached her calves, Yomi Kawa Ai-e was quite charming from the outside.

The students, of varying abilities, said, "Please give me your guidance."

"Alright! Let's start the endurance run quickly!" Seeing the students' listless looks, Huang Quanchuan Aihui smiled and added, "Let's challenge our limits!"

For Inoue Hidekazu, who had been training for more than half a year, endurance running was easier than eating.

Inoue Hideka kept running at the same pace as Saten Ruiko, which also helped to lead the way.

Gradually, one by one, the students couldn't hold on any longer and were so tired that they sat down on the playground.

Only one fat man was still running: Saten Ruiko and Inoue Hideka.

Inoue Hideka is currently only slightly out of breath. He has developed his own habits for long-distance running, such as how to breathe and how to adjust his pace, so he doesn't feel tired at all when running; he is just constantly expending energy.

Seeing Saten Ruiko still persevering but already covered in sweat, Inoue Hideka felt both heartache and genuine pride: This is my girlfriend! Although she's just a powerless person, she's definitely not an ordinary character!

After running for an unknown amount of time, Saten Ruiko finally raised her hand, wanting to stop.

Seeing this, Yomikawa Ai asked as she ran after Saten Ruiko, "Have you given up?"

Saten Ruiko said breathlessly, "Yes!"

Alright! One last lap!

Seeing Saten Ruiko's surprised expression, Yomikawa Ai shouted, "Charge!"

Upon hearing this, Saten Ruiko quickened her pace slightly and then started running.

Inoue Hideka continued running alongside Saten Ruiko without saying a word, simply acting as a pace-setter to reduce Saten Ruiko's psychological pressure.

After finally finishing the lap, Saten Ruiko stopped, but Yomikawa Ai asked her to run another lap.

Before Saten Ruiko could say anything, she saw the eldest sister arguing with Yomikawa Ai.

Seeing this, Inoue Eika interrupted the eldest sister:

Whether or not it can improve one's abilities is another matter, but breaking through the limits is not such a simple matter.

Regardless of the final outcome, those who dare to push the limits are respectable people.

They gained not only a temporary victory, but also the determination to overcome obstacles in their future careers!

Saten Ruiko paused for a moment after hearing Inoue Eika's words, then got up and continued running.

Inoue Eika followed Saten Ruiko, running alongside her at a moderate pace, their steps in sync, creating a sense of unwavering devotion.

I don't know how long we ran, but then it started to drizzle.

Inoue Hideka said to Saten Ruiko, "Ruiko, it's raining, let's call it a day!" Then she smiled proudly, "Ruiko is my girlfriend, I'm so proud of her!"

Upon hearing this, Saten Ruiko smiled despite her exhaustion, and the two ran towards the building together.

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At the window next to the classroom, Yomi Kawa Aie appeared out of nowhere, watching Inoue Eika run into the building through the glass, and said to Tsukuyomi Komoe beside her:

"That child is no ordinary person!"

"Yes! There's a Chinese saying, 'A golden carp is no ordinary fish.' That child will surely shine brightly one day, won't he?"

Chapter Fifty-Four: My Abilities?

"Now, let's begin the final lesson. Please recall that feeling, close your eyes, concentrate, and try to remember the scene when you used your ability in as much detail as possible. Everyone has gained various personal truths, which means that this should be a solid stepping stone for everyone's progress..."

Inoue Eika did not use the Imagine Breaker, and therefore did not understand what Komoe-sensei meant by her personal reality.

Unlike the others who were carefully experiencing the sensations, even Saten Ruiko, who was no longer as dejected as in the original story, kept her eyes tightly closed and concentrated intently.

Therefore, he just stared at Ms. Komoe. Noticing Inoue Eika's gaze, Tsukuyomi Komoe turned her head and gave Inoue Eika an encouraging smile, signaling Inoue Eika to also carefully feel it.

Unable to bear the look in Ms. Komoe's eyes, Inoue Hideka also closed her eyes and began to feel it.

On her first day in Academy City, Inoue Hideka knew that her ability rating was LV0, and she had given up on it ever since. This was the first time she had taken the time to really focus on her abilities.

Perhaps influenced by the atmosphere in the classroom, Inoue Hideka slowly calmed down, her consciousness drifting deep into her mind. Gradually, she seemed to see something glowing, blue, indistinct yet undeniably present.

"Crackling sound~~" The classroom was very quiet. Inoue Eika was startled awake by the faint sound that suddenly rang out in front of her and looked at her fingertips in surprise.

A tiny, almost imperceptible electric current was circulating around my fingertip. It was so small that I could hardly notice it unless I looked closely.

My... ability?

It's an electric ability, just like Misaka Mikoto's.

Could it be that because I admire Misaka Mikoto, my real-life abilities are the same as Misaka Mikoto's?

In that case, this should be my personal reality, not Inoue Hideka's personal reality as before.

In other words, my abilities, in essence, should be different from those of the previous Inoue Hideka?

Maybe the old Inoue Hideka couldn't improve her abilities, but I can?

Although the current is very small, perhaps even less than lv1, it is indeed a capability!

Inoue Hideka never imagined that she would be so excited, and even wanted to share her feelings with the whole world!

Eager to share the good news with Saten Ruiko, he looked up and saw Saten Ruiko staring blankly at his hands.

On Saten Ruiko's palm, a thin stream of air was slowly rotating. It was much smaller than the airflow after using the Gensou Technique, but there was indeed air swirling in her palm.

Inoue Hideka immediately quieted down, and Ruiko's abilities were finally showing!

Although they may not even be level 1 like me, they do have their own abilities, right?

"Alright everyone, please pay attention, the final step is a skills test, please follow us!"

Teacher Xiaomeng's voice startled everyone awake, and at that moment, Huang Quanchuan Aihui was already standing at the door waiting.

One by one, everyone followed the two teachers to the test.

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Inoue Hideka stood disappointed at the entrance of the testing room, looking at the ability assessment result notification card in her hand, her expression somber. Still lv0?

So it must be because I missed the best age to develop my abilities?

Inoue Hideka is currently 13 years old, and the best age for developing her abilities should be between 5 and 9 years old.

If the brain age of the body that Inoue Hideka transmigrated into was under 9 years old, combined with his thinking, he could probably develop some pretty good abilities, right?

At that moment, Saten Ruiko also came out of the testing room, her face beaming with joy.

Putting aside her disappointment, Inoue Hideka asked Saten Ruiko, "Ruiko, how is it? Has your ability improved?"

Saten Ruiko smiled. "No, I'm still level 0, but I can see my personal reality now. Even though I'm still level 0, it's better than before!"

Saten Ruiko smiled happily, and Inoue Eika was infected by her smile, no longer feeling as disappointed as before.

Yes! It's better than having nothing at all! What am I even expecting? Didn't I already prepare myself mentally for being powerless?

Inoue Hideka shook his head helplessly. Really, he had been comforted by his girlfriend without even realizing it!

After changing their shoes at the shoe cabinet, Akemi and the others suggested celebrating since their abilities had improved. However, Saten Ruiko, who had been hesitant, politely declined their offer after opening the shoe cabinet.

Inoue Eika walked over and looked at Saten Ruiko, asking, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, it seems to be a letter from Chongfu..."

"Let's look at this when we get back tonight," Inoue Hideka said, walking outside and looking out the window at the ground floor.

"Hmm?" Saten Ruiko walked over, puzzled, and followed Inoue Hideka's gaze.

"Saten-kun, we've come to pick you up!" Uiharu Kazari said, waving her arm.

"Honestly, we've been waiting for ages and you still haven't come out. We thought you'd already gone back!" Shirai Kuroko glanced at Inoue Hideka beside her and said casually.

Inoue Hideka blushed the moment he saw Shirai Kuroko; his whole body had been seen!

Why can that pervert speak so casually and in such a normal tone?! I'm a man, yet I feel ashamed for her!

“Without Saten-san, we wouldn’t be able to continue our conversation!” Uiharu Kazari added.

Upon arriving at the three's side, Misaka Mikoto and Shirai Kuroko began arguing about whether they should go to see a movie or attend the event held on the rooftop of the Seventh Mist.

After hearing Uiharu Kazari's explanation, Saten Ruiko said energetically, "Okay! I want to go to the swimming pool!"

Taking advantage of the moment, Shirai Kuroko squeezed next to Inoue Hideka and whispered a threat: "If you dare to tell anyone about what happened yesterday, I'll move you, you exhibitionist pervert, 80 meters underground and leave you to fend for yourself!"

Inoue Hideka said helplessly, "Yes, yes! Miss, you're in charge, alright?"

How am I an exhibitionist? You were the one who went to someone else's dorm to look!

Ignoring Shirai Kuroko, Inoue Hideka said to Saten Ruiko, "Well then, Ruiko, I'll head back now?"

"If I'd known I was going back by myself, I should have brought my mount!" Inoue Hideka complained to herself.

He didn't ride his motorcycle today so he could spend more time walking with Saten Ruiko. The two walked quietly along the road, and Inoue Eika felt his heart calm down as well.

"Eika! Shall we go together?" Saten Ruiko looked at Inoue Eika with anticipation.

"But, is it appropriate for a boy like me to go with you girls?" Inoue Hideka said hesitantly. Although he was also looking forward to swimming with girls, he was afraid that Misaka Mikoto would object.

"Hmph! I'll reluctantly let you enjoy swimming with a girl this once in a while!" Misaka Mikoto said proudly, blushing. Inoue Eika didn't expect that Misaka Mikoto would be the first to agree.

"Well, as long as I can see my sister's swimsuit, I don't care about anything else." Shirai Kuroko seemed completely unconcerned.

“Hmm, I don’t mind,” Haruharu Shiori said quietly.

"Alright then." Seeing that no one had any objections, Inoue Eika realized that if she continued to hesitate, she would just be being pretentious.

On her way to the swimming pool, Inoue Hideka looked at Misaka Mikoto ahead and suddenly remembered her own ability. Perhaps she could ask Misaka Mikoto for advice on how to use her ability. Maybe even this tiny electric current could be put to good use.

Chapter 55 Be careful when swimming with Misaka Mikoto!

Since it was still early, the group bought a swimsuit on their way to the swimming pool.