Even if I transform, I will never be captured.

Now is the perfect time to see Aleister.

First, Accelerator and Touma Kamijou, two key figures, are on his side. Even if Aleister wanted to take action against him, he would have to consider their attitudes.

Secondly, not a day has passed yet, and Satella still possesses the power of an archangel, which is why she dares to face Aleister directly.

"Hmm... to be able to consider things so thoroughly, you truly are worthy of being called Satella!"

Satella rubbed her face and mentally gave herself a thumbs up for being so clever!

About half an hour later, the car arrived in front of a towering building that stood out like a crane among chickens, standing tall in the center of many buildings.

It was a black building, nearly a hundred meters tall, but from top to bottom, there was not a single window or door. It was as if the inside and outside were completely separated into two worlds, a building from which it was impossible to go out or come in.

However, this building is the residence of the chairman of the Academy City General Council.

"This is what a building without doors and windows looks like."

Satella looked up with the same adoration one would show to a famous landmark.

"Here, get out of the car."

Kihara Tsuki helped Satella out of the car, and the two walked to a fixed location. Then, Kihara Tsuki, acting as the 'guide,' took Satella's hand and activated her [Coordinate Movement] ability. In the next instant, Satella appeared inside the building.

—Although she is not a spatial ability user, for Satella who often travels between different dimensions, this level of spatial movement is already commonplace.

Opening her bright, clear, reddish-purple eyes, she met the gaze of a human wearing green surgical scrubs.

Hanging upside down.

Stay in the nutrient tank.

Wearing green surgical gowns.

You can't tell their gender or age.

These characteristics immediately made Satella realize the other party's identity.

"Hello, Chairman!" Satella bowed readily. "I've come to pledge my allegiance to you."

"Gurgle!" Just as Kihara Tsuki was about to activate her ability to leave, she crashed to the floor with a thud.

"..."

Aleister was also speechless. He had almost completely handed over everything to the machines to maintain, but at this moment, a faint emotional fluctuation still rippled through his emotions.

Before meeting this peculiar girl, he had thought about many things and made thousands of predictions about the content of their conversation.

But what he never expected was that the girl's first words upon meeting him were to shamelessly surrender to him.

Is it genuine? Or feigned? Or perhaps it's just rhetoric to gain the upper hand?

In an instant, a million possibilities flashed through his mind. Aleister did not respond to Satella's words, as if waiting for her explanation. His eyes, and the instruments throughout the building, were all focused on Satella.

"..."

Kihara Ayaki has forgotten to leave... no, to be precise, she simply cannot leave now.

—It's so depressing!

Even though she was only on the edge, the tense atmosphere had already made her back sweat. Using her spatial teleportation ability under such circumstances would be tantamount to suicide.

But even in this atmosphere, with those instruments powerful enough to instantly dismember a level five superhuman, Satella, dressed in a white casual outfit and as beautiful as a daffodil, still maintained her perfect smile.

This is certainly because she possesses the power of an archangel and doesn't take those killing machines seriously at all.

On the other hand, she has always followed her heart and truly has a heart far stronger than that of an ordinary person.

"After all, I'll still be living in Academy City in the future, and you, Chairman, are the leader here. I can't go against you, so I have no choice but to surrender to you... By the way."

As if she had remembered something very important, Satella asked somewhat nervously:

"I heard you have something called 'Airborne Loop,' which monitors the entire Academy City 24/7... So, you didn't secretly take pictures of me when I was showering or using the toilet, did you?"

Is this the time to ask such a question?!

Kihara Aki internally complained, feeling an urge to vomit blood.

Aleister's emotions also began to fluctuate.

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The other person was joking with him.

This was his judgment as a 'human,' but the machine, after analyzing Satella's blood, muscles, and cells at this moment, gave him the information that 'the other party's words came from the heart.'

The answers obtained by humans and machines conflicted, and for a moment, Aleister was at a loss.

Then his calm voice echoed in the space: "No."

That sound.

I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I feel a bit frustrated.

"What about Misaki Shokuhou?"

No, not at all.

"Is that so? That's good." Satella patted her chest, a relieved smile on her face. "In short, that's it. I want to live in Academy City, and I don't want to be your enemy, so I'll just surrender to you!"

The conversation finally returned to the main topic, and Aleister finally broke his silence: "Do you know what surrendering means?"

"So you just used me like a pawn, didn't you?" Satella smiled dismissively.

Satella would never utter the line that someone would willingly be treated as a pawn because they have value to be exploited—a line that implies a willingness to be inferior.

If you're asking why she would cooperate with Aleister, knowing she'd be used by such a cunning bastard, it's because—

"I always act according to my own conscience."

These words came from Satella's mouth without the slightest hesitation: "I won't do things that go against my will; but if it's something I'm willing to do, so what if you're using me?"

Just like Touma Kamijou, he lived a life of misfortune and was used by Aleister, getting involved in all sorts of troubles.

But when he was talking to his father, Touya Kamijou, he patted his chest and said in a strong voice, "I am happier than anyone else!"

Because he was caught up in those troubles, he saved so many people, he achieved his wish, and that's why he felt happy.

It's that simple.

Does it matter if someone uses you?

It's not important at all.

The important thing is whether you are doing what you want to do.

Since transmigrating, Satella has died, cried, and worked tirelessly to save others, but because these are all things she wants to do, she is able to keep going with a smile.

This way of existing will not change now, nor will it change in the future.

"and……"

Satella, her hands pressed against her chest, met Aleister's gaze with an unwavering, confident look: "Even as a pawn, I am an 'ace' capable of manipulating the entire chessboard!"

"An ace...?"

Aleister stared at Satella in this state, speechless for a moment, after which the instruments were removed from her:

"There's another question. You're clearly studying magic, right? Why did you join the science faction?"

"Is that even a question?"

Satella stared wide-eyed at Aleister as if he were an idiot: "Academy City has cell phones! It has world-leading VR games! On the other hand, those old fogies on the magic side can't even use a washing machine!"

A very strong reason.

Anyway, Kihara Ayaki had an expression that said she wanted to complain, but didn't know where to start. Judging from her appearance, she was probably about to suffer internal injuries from holding it in.

As for Aleister, his body was maintained by machines, so no expression could be seen, but in short, he didn't say a word for a long time.

"One last question."

After a long while, Aleister finally spoke again: "Who exactly are you?"

"...You've finally asked that question."

Satella rubbed her cute face. The previous conversation could be considered foreplay; now they were finally getting to the main point.

—This is also Satella's real purpose in wanting to see Aleister this time.

Before answering your question...

Satella took out her spatial magic item, and after enlarging it, a house the size of a stable appeared in this space.

Then Satella went inside and took out all the magic scrolls, magic crystals, and various strange magical artifacts, placing them below Aleister, and said with a smile:

"Chairman, let's make a deal."

Author's Note:

PS1: This chapter will continue to be 3,000 words, which is counted as 1.5 chapters, so this is the third update today.

PS2. Everyone is so enthusiastic! We already have 530 votes. 530 - 278 = 252, so I'll add one more chapter. That means we still owe 15 chapters. By the way, please don't look at the total monthly votes; look at the monthly votes on the new book chart. If we calculate based on the total monthly votes, then Honglian really will only be able to pay off her debt by cross-dressing...

P.S. 3. I cut nearly a thousand words from this chapter. I'll post it in the extra chapters later, it'll be free.

Chapter 85 Misaki Shokuhou - Surprise Attack

What exactly was the deal between Satella and Aleister? Apart from the two parties involved, probably only Kihara Tatsuki knows.

However, Kihara Tsuki decided that when she returned, she would find a mental ability user to erase this part of her memory.

Sometimes, knowing more isn't necessarily a good thing.

However, she must preserve the memory of Satella.

It's not because Satella has gained Aleister's attention that she is now a very important figure in Academy City.

It wasn't because of the mystery Satella displayed during this transaction that Satella couldn't understand.

It was Satella's way of life that filled her with awe.

After moving out of the building without doors and windows, Satella's face was flushed, and her reddish-purple eyes were sparkling. She looked eager to do something, but also a little hesitant.

“Miss Satella, I know you’re eager to try that thing right now, and I understand that. But please be considerate of your surroundings.”

Without realizing it, she had already started using polite language like "please." Looking at Satella, who was so eager to make a move, Kihara Tsurugi sighed: