At this moment, shatter the dimensional barrier

However, the reality was harsh: the connection with Aleister was smooth, and they received a serious warning.

As long as Aleister exists, their council will never have the chance to raise the banner of overthrowing their superiors.

"You speak so succinctly, as expected of the governing council that rules Academy City," Misaki Shokuhou said.

The former chairperson of Haiyuan is a woman in her seventies, but she has resorted to any means to stay young, and now looks like she is only in her thirties.

They control 60% of the news media, 20% of the research institutions, and 30% of the medical institutions in Academy City, and have influence in both the legitimate and criminal worlds.

Furthermore, Tokiwadai Middle School prioritizes its own interests, enjoys nurturing students, and uses young students as pawns to conquer other areas of Academy City.

She used the excuse of enrolling at Tokiwadai to force Director Kai to stop funding for the talent room, thus indirectly sealing off the entire research institution.

"Well... so, fifth person, what exactly do you want to talk to me about?" Haiyuan said in a heavy voice. It seemed that she was facing a 13-year-old girl, but in reality, she was talking to the person represented by the girl.

She genuinely didn't understand why Aleister Crowley would choose a little girl as the chairperson. Was it because a level 5 mental being could easily control and manage the council?

Chapter 368 Aleister's Conversation with Misaki Shokuhou

"Stop funding research for the talent center, and I need details about the 'Railgun mass production plan.'" Misaki Shokuhou placed her palm on the table, resting her chin on the back of her hand.

She had memorized this kind of negotiation; now she was simply repeating the process from last time.

The 'Mass Production Plan for the Railgun' was not undertaken by just one director, but by three directors, with each director responsible for a portion of the plan.

The director in charge of military weapons, 'Shiogishi,' is responsible for the supply of weapons and testing sites.

The director in charge of the medical field, Hisako Yakumi, is responsible for supporting research facilities and medical drugs.

The director in charge of news media, 'Haiyuan,' is responsible for the management of social information.

She made the same request last time, but the 'Railgun Mass Production Plan' was rejected. This was not something she should have touched. Otherwise, the Council would have immediately purged her. Even though she was a Level 5, Academy City could easily purge a Level 5 if it was determined to do so.

At the same time, in order to prevent Level 5 players from practicing, the council has corresponding countermeasures, and she knows about these things.

"Is this all you requested? Fifth person, oh no, Shokuhou-kun." Director Kaiyuan thought it was something big, but it's just this? If you want to know these details, you can just use your 'Chairman's' privileges to check.

Could it be... that he wants to win over the board members and bring them into his own inner circle?

If that's the case, then she'll have to pay a little more attention to this 13-year-old girl and might consider investing in her.

It now appears that Aleister forcefully designated Misaki Shokuhou as his successor, but Aleister's departure does not mean he has lost his power. On the contrary, as long as Aleister is alive, Academy City will remain in his hands.

Aleister has a secret trump card that can easily eliminate all the board members, and he has more than one.

"Sure, Misaki-kun, you can make any more requests, and I'll decide whether to grant them depending on the situation."

"Huh?" Misaki Shokuhou looked surprised, almost unable to believe her ears. Was this the same old hag who used students as pawns in her business dealings? Was she really that easy to talk to? Or was there some price she was going to pay?

"What do you mean by this, Director Kaiyuan?" Misaki Shokuhou said cautiously, "Are you going to agree to my request unconditionally? If so, then I have to suspect that you have ulterior motives."

"Hehehe, really thirteen years old? It seems that Level 5 in the mental system is indeed quite special. Aleister's choice of successor is indeed reasonable." Director Haiyuan laughed. She didn't believe that Aleister was chosen as his successor simply because the fifth person was far more mature and intelligent than ordinary people. There must be something that the directors couldn't see.

It seems that the fifth one is worth her investment. In any case, the fifth one is just a student now, and her goal is to train students to cut more resources from other directors.

The value of the fifth-place performance has already greatly appealed to her.

Once the fifth person successfully secures her position as chairperson under Aleister's approval, her power in Academy City may well increase even further.

Even Aleister needs a group of directors to do things for him, let alone the fifth one.

"Aleister? Chairman? Successor? What are you talking about, Director Kairi?" Misaki Shokuhou's alarm bells went off immediately. Had she already caught the eye of that mysterious chairman?

Gudong~

I've heard that Chairman Aleister knows everything about Academy City. They were sent back to the past, so it's impossible for Chairman Aleister not to pay attention, especially since they've infiltrated two research institutions.

[So you didn't know, Misaki-kun? You've been designated by Chairman Aleister as the next chairman, and you're now the acting chairman of Academy City.]

Even we board members were completely taken aback. Surely you, being so intelligent, know what this means.

No, as a student, you might not be entirely clear on this.

In short, you have the power to decide everything in Academy City.

However, this is only on the surface; not all council members will follow your orders.

"..." Misaki Shokuhou's mouth dropped open, her face filled with shock.

Me? The acting chairman of Academy City? What on earth is going on? Has some butterfly effect occurred that she's unaware of?

Thump—thump—thump—my heart felt like it was about to jump out of my chest.

"Gulp~" Misaki Shokuhou swallowed hard to suppress the shock in her heart, her hand holding the remote control trembling slightly.

"Does what Haiyuan Liyuan means by saying that I have the right to order you around?"

No, I won't listen to you, at least not now. But I will invest in you, Misaki-kun.

"I don't know if you'd be willing to accept my investment." Haiyuan's voice was tinged with laughter.

"What are the conditions?" Misaki Shokuhou didn't refuse immediately, wanting to see what Secretary Kairyu was up to first.

She did not doubt the fact that Chairman Aleister only recognized her as the acting chairman. If it were not true, why would a director lie to her?

"You enrolled in Tokiwadai and promised me and the Kaihara family a permanent seat on the board," said Kaihara Director. The board members of Academy City are not fixed; they are all appointed by Aleister's orders. Even an ordinary businessman can be appointed as a board member if Aleister takes a liking to him.

No ambitious person would refuse to become a director of Academy City.

"Then, I will invest in you without reservation, Misaki-kun."

"..." Misaki Shokuhou took a deep breath, pondering the pros and cons, and finally exhaled slowly.

"Alright, Mr. Hai, but you must not violate my two requirements, otherwise everything is null and void."

I'll agree to it for now; it won't do me any harm anyway.

"First: The lives of any student, teacher, or ordinary citizen in Academy City must not be harmed."

"Second: You must help me stop all the insane experimental programs."

Although Misaki Shokuhou didn't know exactly what had happened, she knew that she was now in control.

'Could all of this have been done by Professor Luo Sheng?'

'Professor Los Saint mentioned before that he wanted to talk to Chairman Aleister...'

'Could it be that Professor Los Saint forced Chairman Aleister to step down by force?'

This is absolutely amazing, Professor Luo Sheng...

Violence is the greatest and most direct form of power, a principle that holds true in both ancient and modern times.

Just as Academy City possessed technology 20 years ahead of the world and a series of weapons that deterred major world powers from taking any rash actions, it was able to stand tall in the world as a scientific leader for decades.

“Okay, then it’s a pleasure to cooperate, Acting Chairman,” said Director Haiyuan.

"I will send you what you need."

After saying that, Mr. Haiyuan hung up the call.

The next moment, a series of data appeared on Misaki Shokuhou's phone, along with a notification of an ID level change, and many network access barcodes that she couldn't understand at all.

The barcode is the network access point that Haiyuan Yuanshi's secondary ID can use to look up information, while the series of documents are all the planning information that Haiyuan Yuanshi has taken over.

Some were ordered by Aleister, and some were decided by her own will.

These materials have already been seen, and even if Misaki Shokuhou wants to stop them, she has to go through her hands.

Misaki Shokuhou logged into her ID based on the memories she had read from the researcher, displaying the information associated with her ID and the powers she could access.

[id: sss.xl0000001 (Acting Chairman of Academy City)]

Name: Misaki Shokuhou (Detailed information...)

Academy City Adaptation System: Acts as an agent for all powers of the Academy City Chairman.

Below is a list of Academy City powers that she can directly use, but many of them are grayed out, meaning that although she possesses power, she cannot use it directly.

This is likely because the Aleister Board is assessing her abilities. She must earn these powers through her own efforts. The acting board chairman currently only has legitimacy and the Aleister Board's endorsement.

"Airborne loop... Academy City's comprehensive network monitoring system, covert operations, research institution deployment..."

“In other words, my greatest power now is actually to directly mobilize the Aleister's direct subordinates and troops, plus the priority right to mobilize the secret units under the General Council without needing the General Council's approval.” Misaki Shokuhou’s sparkling eyes shone brightly.

The Dark Side is largely composed of students or researchers with psychological problems who are unable to adapt to the bright life in Academy City and thus enter the Dark Side to become the city's black gloves against external or internal corruption.

The existence of some secret agencies is also to check and balance the abuse of power by the council members.

Furthermore, this dark faction had been established for half a year and was the fourth level 5 atomic collapse.

She can now directly control the Dark Guard's 'tools'.

The existence of the 'tools' is to check and balance the Council, while also accepting commissions from the Council of the Council for espionage and terrorist activities that threaten Academy City. There is no direct subordinate relationship between them; they are more like partners.

"The mass production plan for the electromagnetic railgun has already begun..."

"Wait, what is this..." Misaki Shokuhou broke out in a cold sweat the moment she checked the "Level 5 Evolution Plan" following the "Railgun Mass Production Plan" using her ID.

As the 'acting chairperson,' she is qualified to review the plans initiated by Aleister.

"The purpose of the Railgun mass production plan is to facilitate the smooth progress of the 'Ability Power Evolution Plan'." Misaki Shokuhou's pupils trembled.

"However, the Absolute Ability Evolution Project is to mass-produce more than 10,000 third clones with the same IAM diffusion position without anyone noticing."

"Then, Imagine Breaker Touma Kamijou interrupted the 'Level 5 Evolution Project,' sending 10,000 third clones to various parts of the world without any suspicion."

"The 'network' constructed from the same aim diffusion principle will spread the 'artificial celestial phase'—originally created by 180 million espers in Academy City—to the entire world, thereby combating all magical spells cast by the magic side..."

"What is this thing..." Misaki Shokuhou's cold sweat dripped from her chin to the floor, her breathing rapid as she desperately tried to write a plan of resistance.

"The magical side... Roman Catholic Church, Russian Orthodox Church, Anglican Church, Europe, America, Asia, Africa... a total of two hundred and eighty-seven magical societies..."

A world completely different from the scientific world unfolded before her eyes.

"Magic, magician..."

Just as Misaki Shokuhou was about to continue watching, her phone suddenly froze, the screen turned into static, and then a number with only a string of zeros appeared, and the phone was automatically connected.

pat~

Shokuhou Misaki was so startled that she dropped her phone and took two steps back.

"what?"

[Buzz buzz... Nice to meet you, fifth level 5, psychological mastery.]