Anime, Girlfriend Shokuhou Misaki.

Because he knew very well that even Imagine Breaker could not stop Misaka Mikoto's evolution.

No, let alone hinder it, it would be impossible for it to even slow down the progress in the slightest.

However, it was the appearance of Makoto Haramura and the strength he displayed that truly shocked him.

The reason why Makoto Haramura first came into Kihara Gensei's view was, of course, because Makoto Haramura defeated Accelerator.

The fact that the only superpowered individual capable of steadily evolving to Level 6 was defeated was certainly a shocking event for the researchers.

However, once they learned how Makoto Haramura defeated Accelerator, they became less concerned about him.

Don't take these researchers for fools.

They didn't manipulate Accelerator's body for nothing; at least a small number of researchers knew that this method could be used to deal with Accelerator.

However, this method is generally difficult to implement.

To achieve this, we would need to create specialized machines to counter it, which is far from necessary.

Their research institutes are equipped with machines that can interfere with the computing power of those with special abilities, so there's no need to waste time on that.

"However, if I had known that Haramura-kun could do this, I shouldn't have given the opportunity to study Haramura-kun to my foolish granddaughter in the first place."

"We couldn't find any redeeming qualities in Haramura-kun; what a waste."

This is Kihara Gensei's honest opinion.

This is also the only thing she regrets about this plan now. In Kihara Gensei's opinion, given Haramura Makoto's current performance, even if Haramura Makoto were a Primal Stone, his chances of smoothly evolving into Level 6 are probably already greater than those of Accelerator, who is currently the top player.

If he had known about this before the experiment began, he definitely wouldn't have conducted the experiment. Instead, he would have brought Makoto Haramura to the lab and shifted the original plan to upgrade Accelerator onto Makoto Haramura.

This would allow him to realize his dream and create a Level 6 Absolute Ability User.

"Don't be stupid, Accelerator is no longer cooperating with your experiment."

"Do you really think my darling will cooperate?"

"He'll just smash your brains out."

Chapter 204 Kihara Gensei's Whimsical Ideas

Want to study Makoto Haramura?

Misaki Shokuhou was laughing so hard she wanted to slap that old bastard Kihara Gensei.

Indeed, in Academy City, it is common for ability users to be studied by researchers, with virtually no exceptions.

To put it bluntly, if researchers aren't even interested in studying you, it just means your superpowers are worthless.

Meanwhile, in Academy City, the relationship between Ability Users and Research Institutes is openly mutually beneficial.

Those with special abilities can find better ways to evolve their abilities at the research institute.

The research institute can draw inspiration from individuals with special abilities, publish papers, and present research results.

Just like her.

Misaki Shokuhou wasn't the only one who possessed the ability to become a Level 5 psychic.

In fact, according to the calculations of the tree diagram designer, there is another ability user named Honey Ant Loves Pleasure who also possesses such potential.

If they followed the regular curriculum, both of them would be stuck at the level of high-ability users and would not be able to progress any further.

However, because her ability level was higher than that of Mimi-chan Ai-yu, the research institute ultimately chose to pour all its resources into her, and she eventually became one of only eight espers in the entire Academy City.

However, she later took the initiative and became the dominant one.

So she understands Makoto Haramura's thoughts, or rather, everyone is like that. If possible, who would want to be like a laboratory animal, being placed there and manipulated?

"It doesn't matter."

Whether Haramura-kun agrees with my experiment is completely irrelevant.

"In my experiments, whether the experimental subjects agree or not is completely irrelevant."

"Do you think that Misaka-kun has agreed to the experiment now?"

Kihara Gensei bent over, a smile on his face.

It wasn't madness or malice; it was simply the purest, most heartfelt smile.

Nothing else matters, no personal grudges are involved, only research results are required—that's the benchmark for a mad scientist.

Kihara Gensei was the epitome of madness.

"But there's no point in saying all this now."

"Even Haramura-kun couldn't escape when Academy City was destroyed, and so can I, this old man."

By the way, taking life and death lightly is also one of the hallmarks of a mad scientist.

In their eyes, life safety has never been important, just like Kihara Gensei, who experienced countless experimental accidents throughout his life.

His hands, feet, and the scars on his forehead were all lost in repeated experimental accidents.

"The biggest mistake Haramura made was that he saw through my plan this time and didn't stay by your side."

“If you had left Academy City in the first place, there’s nothing I can do about it.”

That's right, even Kihara Gensei was gambling most of the time in this plan.

However, he was betting on the humanity of these young children, betting that they couldn't be like him.

"Alright, does Shokuhou-kun have any tricks up his sleeve now?"

"Where are Kinuhata-kun and Takitsubo-kun?"

Kihara Gensei opened his eyes, which he had been squinting, and one of them had turned completely red.

"I see. You were able to track our location all along. You have eyes that can see a thousand miles."

Misaki Shokuhou nodded in sudden realization, then slowly took out a blue card from her small handbag.

"However, Takitsubo and Kinuhata have already left, and it's impossible for a high-level psychic with telepathic abilities to know about them."

"So, what did Shokuhou-kun prepare?"

Kihara Gensei still had his hands behind his back, smiling as he looked at Shokuhou Misaki.

Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that Misaki Shokuhou had definitely set a trap here.

Because Kihara Gensei has now also mastered the ability of mental manipulation, even if his mental manipulation ability is not as good as Shokuhou Misaki's, Shokuhou Misaki is no longer able to control him.

So since the ability to control minds is useless, and there are no other ability users around, unless Misaki Shokuhou has lost her mind.

"Actually, it's not really a trap."

"It's just a way to die together."

"Old fox, if you can even block this, then I'm truly at your mercy."

Right at this moment.

The card held between Misaki Shokuhou's two fingers instantly became covered in cracks, and the temperature of the surrounding space soared instantly.

"boom!"

Explosions followed one after another, and orange-red flames appeared suddenly in the space.

An astonishingly powerful aura surged forth, centered around Misaki Shokuhou.

The pitch-black flames were like the raging fires of hell.

"Hmm, it's really not hot."

Misaki Shokuhou, her face flushed, gently fanned herself with her small hands.

Black flames raged all around, engulfing the space and scorching the air, forming a fiery tornado that turned the room into a blazing hell.

"Shokuhou-kun, is that all?"

"I've already demonstrated my oxygen manipulation abilities to you, haven't I?"

"No matter how high the temperature of a flame is, it cannot burn without oxygen."

There seemed to be some disappointment in Kihara Gensei's tone.

But it really was just a tiny bit.

He had prepared many methods for this operation, and this Fantasy Master was his biggest trump card.

For this purpose, he specially acquired the abilities of dozens of highly capable individuals who could handle various situations.

The combined abilities of so many powerful individuals, along with the computing power of the Misaka Network, make this possible.

Even when facing those Level 5 superpowered individuals, they are not much different.

How do I feel right now?

He prepared so much for this, and this is the result?

There was a feeling that all his hard work had been wasted.

"Ugh!"

Kihara Gensei sighed softly, reached out and waved his hand forward, and an invisible and colorless barrier appeared directly in front of him.

The black flames that were spreading toward his feet paused for a moment.

"Is that so? Is that really the case, you old fox?"

Seeing this scene before her, Misaki Shokuhou showed no fear whatsoever; instead, she gathered up a strand of hair that had fallen across her forehead.

"If that's all there is to it, can it still be considered the final insurance Darling left me?"

"Kakaka!"

The sound of glass shattering rang out continuously.

“Ahhhhh——!”

Kihara Gensei suddenly let out a painful wail.

The jet-black flames that had just stopped in front of Kihara Gensei had somehow somehow clung to Kihara Gensei's body.

The flames burned extremely quickly, engulfing Kihara Gensei in just a few seconds.

"Old fox, this is the last resort that my darling specially prepared for me."

"If simply creating a vacuum around oneself is enough to withstand the attack, then it cannot be considered a last resort."

For some time now, Makoto Haramura has been developing his talent at the Talent Workshop.

That is, the basics of being a solar spirit, the heat of the sun.

Although Makoto Haramura still hasn't fully grasped his own essence, the temperature he has mastered has already surpassed the temperature of the sun's surface and reached the surface temperature of the sun's core.

Such a temperature and such a flame cannot be stopped simply by removing air.

Moreover, even if we have to explain it scientifically, the principle of the sun's burning has nothing to do with oxygen; it should actually be the nuclear fusion process that occurs inside the sun.

The sun is primarily composed of hydrogen. The high temperatures and pressures inside the sun cause hydrogen nuclei to fuse under specific conditions, generating helium nuclei and releasing a large amount of energy. This process is called thermonuclear fusion, and it is the sun's main source of energy.

But in reality, the flames burning were generated by Makoto Haramura's magic.

It has absolutely nothing to do with those things.

The card was something Makoto Haramura specifically asked for from the White Demon. Its usual purpose was to preserve the flames that remained on the outside when he trained his abilities.

Over time, it's quite reasonable that such a large amount of flame has accumulated.

Therefore, Misaki Shokuhou adopted this as her attack method.

Misaki Shokuhou, who wears Makoto Haramura's ring, can receive Makoto Haramura's physical protection for a period of time, and will naturally not be affected by the flames.

"I must say, your plan is absolutely perfect."

"Even if I'm part of this plan, without Darling's help, I can only gamble with my life to see if you'll show mercy."

"But unfortunately, my darling isn't an ordinary person."

He took out his remote control from his bag and aimed it at the figure still screaming and howling in the flames.

"Now let me obtain the virus you planted in Misaka Mikoto and your knowledge."

Misaki Shokuhou can use her abilities to access all the knowledge and memories in the minds of those she controls.