The Legend of Level 0 in Academy City

He must have really liked that book, and he liked every character in it.

So, it's possible that I might be included in this possibility... right?

So, were those... considered compensation for myself?

To make up for the years he should have spent with that boy that he lost?

But ultimately, does he even have the right to be his own interpreter?

Euthinus asked himself.

Then, another question popped into my mind.

What defines an understanding person?

Have you personally experienced the same thing? Or is it enough to simply connect on a deeper level and understand each other's thoughts?

If that's the case, then the boy named Kamijou Touma shouldn't fit any of these criteria, right?

Othinus couldn't be sure if that was the case, because the current Othinus wasn't the Othinus who had gone through those future events with Touma Kamijou. Of course, she didn't know if her future self could connect with Touma Kamijou on a deeper level and understand each other.

However, it is well known that the boy had very low emotional intelligence and was sometimes clumsy. In his daily life after becoming a figurine, he also caused quite a few embarrassing incidents.

Therefore, it is basically impossible to fully understand the other party's thoughts.

At this moment, Euthinus asked himself another question.

Is what she really needs an understanding person?

If we combine the two ideas of returning to one's original world and finding an understanding person, shouldn't it be about finding a place to go back to?

And in that place, there was someone who could put Euthinus's mind at ease.

Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that what Euthinus needs is to return to the person who can give her peace of mind.

Moreover, the life that Inoue Hideka's memories depict—the life of herself as a 15cm figure—is also what she longs for.

Perhaps the only complaint is being chased by cats all day long?

But isn't that also a kind of enjoyment?

This person… Euthinus raised his head, looked at Inoue Hidekazu, and asked with a hint of nervousness:

"Is it really possible? Those things are completely fictitious in the present context, so is there really any point in making compensation?"

"That's a question for your own heart, Othinus. Are you willing to give up everything just to stay by the side of that boy—or perhaps that boy from the past or the future—who gave up everything for you?"

"But will he accept me?"

"What do you think?" Inoue Hideka responded with a confident smile to Euthinus's hesitant question.

It wasn't trust in myself, but trust in my best friend.

That kind-hearted man, if someone tells him he needs help, he'll lend a hand no matter who it is, right?

What's more, it's a blonde beauty who has a maximum level of affection for him?

“Then…” Euthinus looked down at his hands, then clenched them tightly together, and said resolutely, “If he needs me, I will use the strength of these hands to cut through all the thorns in his path!”

“Yes!” Inoue Hideka nodded with a smile.

“And…” Othinus smiled, his eyes curving into crescent moons, and said to Inoue Hideka, “Thank you… for being an unqualified comprehension.”

"Hmm?" After her initial surprise, Inoue Hideka returned a slightly helpless smile: "No need to thank me. I should say I'm honored to have a future sister-in-law who is a demon god!"

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Chapter 506 Fortune and Misfortune, Tears Return

After overcoming countless obstacles, dying hundreds and thousands of times, and enduring countless years, Inoue Hideka finally gained the approval of the demon god Othinus.

After that, Orelus returned to Denmark with peace of mind and did not ask any further questions about what had happened between the two that caused Othinus's attitude to change so drastically.

On the way back to Academy City, Othinus asked Inoue Hideka what she would do if she didn't get his promise to save Saten Ruiko.

"I will relive the torment of this false world. No matter how long the training takes, I will never waver in my pursuit of the path to becoming a demon god!"

Inoue Hideka's answer was firm, decisive, and without the slightest fear.

Euthinus simply smiled at this.

Was it expected or unexpected? Euthinus couldn't say for sure.

However, after observing Inoue Hideka for so long in the virtual world, she had a general understanding of Inoue Hideka's personality.

Don't be fooled by the fact that humans may not have any power, nor any heroic spirit or ideals to save the world. They have an extraordinary persistence when it comes to the people and things they care about.

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Academy City.

The Inoue Hideka family home in the 7th school district.

For Saten Ruiko and Misaka Mikoto, after many days, they finally saw Inoue Hideka again.

But for Inoue Hidekazu, it was not simply a matter of several days having passed.

It should be said that the gap is no longer just a matter of time.

In just a few days, he experienced things that ordinary people might not be able to experience even in several lifetimes.

Of course, he also endured torment and loneliness that ordinary people simply could not bear, or that would drive them crazy if they absolutely had to endure it.

But all of that became insignificant the moment he saw the two girls in front of him.

Pushing open Saten Ruiko's door, Inoue Eika couldn't wait to go inside.

Misaka Mikoto was sitting on the edge of the bed talking to Saten Ruiko when she suddenly saw Inoue Eika return, and both of them were startled.

At this moment, Inoue Hideka looked at the familiar faces, but felt as if she had been transported to another world.

He stood blankly at the door, just staring at Misaka Mikoto and Saten Ruiko.

After a moment of blankness, he laughed silently.

As he laughed, tears began to well up in his eyes.

As if someone had suddenly gone mad, Inoue Eika laughed and cried in front of Saten Ruiko and Misaka Mikoto, tears silently welling up from the corners of her eyes and streaming down her face, which was filled with a gentle smile.

No matter how horrific the way Euthinus killed himself in the false world, and no matter how unbearable the pain his body endured, Inoue Hideka never shed a single tear.

But at this moment.

Perhaps it was tears of joy, or perhaps it was the overwhelming longing for the two of them after not seeing each other for so long; in any case, Inoue Hideka couldn't control herself at all, and tears streamed down her face like a burst dam, dripping onto the ground.

Misaka Mikoto and Saten Ruiko were a little flustered; they had never seen Inoue Eika like this before.

Thinking something bad had happened, Misaka Mikoto hurriedly stood up and walked to Inoue Eika's side, asking:

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Saten Ruiko, despite her weakness, dragged herself out of bed, wanting to come and comfort Inoue Eika.

However, Inoue Hideka, realizing something was wrong, quickly snapped out of his strange state. He wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and said to Misaka Mikoto beside him:

"It's nothing, I'm just too happy. Tear, don't get up. I've found the Demon God, and she promised to save you. Just wait in bed."

Misaka Mikoto and Saten Ruiko nodded in confusion, then looked at the one-eyed blonde girl standing behind Inoue Eika, and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

Is the demon god... this girl who is about the same age as me?

"Inoue, could you and this girl step outside for a moment? Leave the rest to me," Othinus said softly.

"Okay, please!" Inoue Eika replied, then called out to Misaka Mikoto, "Mikoto, let's go get something to eat. Ruiko will definitely be hungry when she recovers!"

"Hmm...?" Misaka Mikoto was even more puzzled. Inoue Eika actually suggested cooking, which completely shattered her worldview.

Despite having many doubts, Misaka Mikoto followed Inoue Eika out of the room.

After all, saving Saten Ruiko is a big deal, and she doesn't want to delay things because of herself. As for the rest of the questions, she can ask Inoue Eika later.

After leaving Saten Ruiko's room, Inoue Eika did not go directly to the kitchen, but sat on the sofa in the living room waiting for Misaka Mikoto.

Thanks to his experiences in the virtual world, Inoue Hideka's mind is now far beyond that of an ordinary person.

Although it was very exciting to see Misaka Mikoto and Saten Ruiko again, it was also very easy to adjust one's mindset and recover from the excitement.

Moreover, since Othinus is there, Saten Ruiko can definitely be saved. Inoue Eika should take this opportunity to deal with another matter.

Under Misaka Mikoto's questioning gaze, Inoue Eika took two things out of her pocket.

A letter, and something that looks like a USB drive.

The letter was written to Misaki Shokuhou, and the USB-like object was a memory storage device containing Eika Inoue's memories.

Inoue Hideka first handed the memory storage device to Misaka Mikoto and said, "This is a memory storage device. It contains my memories. Put it behind your ear and you can see its contents."

"And then?" Misaka Mikoto asked, taking the memory storage device.

"It contains my biggest secret, including the reason why I know about the Level 1 Evolution Project. Open it, and then I'll have nothing left to hide from Mikoto."

Misaka Mikoto wasn't really keen on watching at first. She understood that when two people are together, they need to have some private space.

But since it concerned her younger sisters, the group that Misaka Mikoto cared about and felt most guilty towards, she hesitated for a moment before deciding to take a look.

Following Inoue Hideka's instructions, Misaka Mikoto attached the memory storage device behind her ear.

Immediately afterwards, a large amount of information suddenly appeared in Misaka Mikoto's mind.

Inoue Hideka's memories of her past life—games, anime, everyday moments, her sudden arrival in this world, and everything she did after arriving—all appeared in Misaka Mikoto's mind.

Two minutes later, Misaka Mikoto looked at Inoue Hideka in surprise.

"Are all of these true?"

“Yes, it’s all true. And then…” Inoue Eika handed the envelope to Misaka Mikoto, “and this too, take a look at it.”

Misaka Mikoto took the envelope with a complicated expression, opened it, and quickly read it through.

This time, Misaka Mikoto did not go to see Inoue Eika immediately.

She lowered her head and remained silent for a long time.

After a long while, he spoke to Inoue Hideka in a low voice:

"You really are an idiot, aren't you?"