Finally, someone stronger than him.
He wasn't the real monster after all.
"Let me tell youthere are many strong people in this world."
"Don't think being top esper in Academy City means anything."
"You've got a long way to go."
"Kid, train harder. Remember this lesson well."
"If you've never been beaten by the world, how would you know how cruel it is?"
"You're just a bird in a cage, stuck in this city."
"If you get the chance, go out and see the world."
"Only by seeing the world beyond this one will you understand how many powerhouses exist."
"Alright, I've got a girl waiting for me. I'm done here. This experiment's over."
"I've taken care of those research facilities too."
"You're not inherently evil. And I can revive the Sisters."
"So I won't kill you."
With that, Takumi turned to leave.
"Wait!! What did you just say? The test subjects can be revived?!"
Accelerator's face twisted with disbelief.
"Even if I told you, you wouldn't understand. So I won't bother."
"Someone else will come after you eventually. Just because I spared you doesn't mean others will."
He didn't want to explain.
With those parting words, Takumi vanished.
Leaving behind Accelerator, bloodied and barely breathing, lying dazed on the ground.
Chapter 305: I Know What You Want to Ask
Takumi didn't hesitate at allhe bolted immediately.
He had no intention of sticking around to deal with Accelerator.
He left him alone, dazed amidst the ruins.
Right now, Accelerator was still in a state of existential crisis.
Perhaps because of the earlier explosion at the site, it wasn't long before someone noticed something was off.
Even though the place was secluded, someone still came by.
That's how Accelerator's miserable state was quickly discovered.
The guy who found him decisively called emergency services to get him out of there.
Seriously, the guy looked like he'd been brutally beaten.
What kind of grudge would lead to such a beatdown?
But none of that mattered to Takumi anymore.
After wrapping up the business with Accelerator, Takumi returned directly to the hotel.
As for Misaka Mikoto and the others?
They were still inside the imaginary number space.
He'd let them out tomorrow.
When Bronya saw Takumi return, her eyes lit up immediately.
"Go take a bath!"
Hearing that, the corners of Takumi's mouth curled slightly.
He didn't say anything and just headed into the bathroom.
After bathing, he turned off the lights and went over to Bronya.
Bronya had already prepared herself.
Seeing Takumi approach, she rolled her eyes.
She shot him a fierce glare, then acted all begrudging and said nothing more.
...
The night passed uneventfully.
The next morning, Takumi got up full of energy.
After helping Bronya with her recovery, the two of them left the hotel.
"Seriously? You can fix even that?"
On the way out, Bronya couldn't help but complain.
Was he planning to do it again?
Didn't he know it hurt?
"Even Kaguya-hime's regeneration lets her auto-repair everything."
"There's no problem at all!"
Takumi laughed happily as he spoke.
Bronya rolled her eyes again.
"And how do you know that?"
Seriously? How did he know something like that?
Don't tell her Takumi and Kaguya-hime had something going on?
Her eyes turned sharp at the thought.
Takumi shook his head.
"Just a guess."
"Based on her powers, repairing anything would be like child's play."
"With that kind of insane regeneration, she's probably always self-repairing."
"Any damage gets instantly fixed."
"Tsk tsk!!"
As he spoke, Takumi grew curious.
Was that really how it worked?
Would she repair herself even during that kind of activity?
Just imagining it felt thrilling.
Maybe he'd ask her one day?
Even if she hit him, it'd be fine.
She couldn't beat him anyway.
And given her personality, she might actually discuss it with him seriously.
Now that would be interesting.
Bronya didn't continue the topic.
After heading downstairs and finding the restaurant, Takumi released Kuroko and the others.
They hadn't slept all night and had dark circles under their eyes.
When they were suddenly released, they froze for a second.
"You're back!"
"Takumi-nii, thanks again for taking care of the sisters!!"
Though Misaka Mikoto was still confused, she quickly spoke up.
She'd spent the night chatting with the Sisters.
She had just planned to rest a bit when Takumi let them out.
"Don't worry."
"I'll be sending them away shortly."
"Go have breakfast and get some rest."
"Oh, and maybe check the news?"
Takumi's lips curved into a smile.
He seemed to be in a great mood.
Everyone was stunned by his suggestion.
Coincidentally, the restaurant TV was airing Academy City news.
"It's reported that yesterday evening, the number one-ranked student, Accelerator, was severely beaten by an unknown esper."
"He's currently hospitalized."
"According to doctors, he might need a year before he can walk again."
...
Besides the news about Accelerator's beating, there was also a report about several research labs vanishing into thin air.
However, the Board of Directors had offered an explanation.
Apparently, they had been conducting space experiments.
The labs and their personnel had supposedly been teleported to another dimension.
Rescue operations were underway.
At least, that's what they said, but who really knew the truth?
Watching the news, Mikoto and the others were momentarily stunned.
Then, they all broke into laughter.
"Thank you!!"
Misaka Mikoto once again expressed her gratitude.
Now, the issue with the Sisters was truly resolved.
"I also deleted your genetic map while I was at it."
"No one will be able to make clones of you again."
"As for the personnel involved..."
"No need to say more."
They had basically vanished from the world.
Even without Takumi saying it outright, everyone understood.
They'd seen the research labs themselves.
Takumi had moved the entire facility.
Besides the Sisters, there was no one else inside.
Where had the staff gone?
No one knew.
Maybe the news report was rightthey all got tossed into another dimension.
After having breakfast with Takumi, Mikoto and the others returned to rest, utterly exhausted.
Takumi used his spatial powers to send them back.
After seeing them off, Takumi and Bronya also finished eating and began casually wandering around.
...
Meanwhile, Takumi packed up all the Sisters.
Then, he contacted Sima Weizhi in the group chat.
Takumi: [@Sima Weizhi, di di di!!]
Sima Weizhi, who had also just gotten up, responded quickly when her husband called.
Sima Weizhi: [I'm here!]
Takumi: [Sima Weizhi's exclusive red envelope.]
[Please hand these Sisters over to Mobius and have her help adjust their bodies.]
Takumi quickly arranged everything.
He instructed Sima Weizhi to give the Sisters to Mobius.
Surely Mobius would know what to do after seeing their condition.
Takumi had previously handed over the artificial humans from the Einzbern family to her for body adjustment.
Now, another batch of clones.
She'd definitely understand the task at hand.
Sima Weizhi: [Got it.]
Seeing the task, Sima Weizhi nodded quickly.
After accepting the red envelope and retrieving the storage bracelet, she started eating faster.
Chika Fujiwara: [You already got all the Sisters?]
Takumi: [Picture] [Picture] [Picture]
[I know what you want to ask.]
[See for yourself!!]
Takumi knew exactly what she wanted to ask:
Did you take out Accelerator?
She wouldn't ask about anything else.
And when everyone in the group saw the photos Takumi shared, they all burst out laughing.
Chapter 306: A Wild Alien Princess Appears!
Accelerator really was pitiful.
Getting beaten up so harshly by Takumino one could compare. He probably wanted to die at that point.
He was the number one esper in Academy City, after all. And yet, he was pinned to the ground and pummeled by some unknown guy.
Who could possibly understand this level of despair?
Megumi Kato: [Poor guy.]
Sagiri: [The invincible Accelerator has fallen!]
Chika Fujiwara: [Wasn't that a bit too light-handed?] [That's it?]
Chika couldn't help but be speechless. Still too soft, she thought.
Just that?
She didn't think it was nearly enough.
Seeing Chika's message, Takumi went speechless.
There it wasHell Empress!
Takumi: [Have you been hanging out with Yan Luo recently or something?] [You actually said something like that?]
Chika Fujiwara: [It's true, though. That was too easy on him.] [Don't you think so?]
She really thought Takumi had gone too easy. Shouldn't Accelerator be bedridden for a few years?
Takumi had no idea what to say to that. The group chat exploded with banter.
Good grief. Truly.
['Lala' has joined the group chat.]
Suddenly, a system message popped up. Everyone froze.
"Lala?"
Seeing that name, Takumi's eyes lit up instantly. Had the alien princess arrived?
Thinking of this, Takumi got excited.
Who could resist a pink-haired succubus princess?
Takumi: [Lala Satalin Deviluke?]
Takumi called out her full name in the group chat.
Lala: [Eh?] [You know my name?] [Hi there!!] [Are the things in my mind real?] [Are there really other worlds?]
Lala quickly processed the information in her mind and became thrilled.
Other worlds? This was amazing!
Her father was trying to force her into a marriage. If she escaped to another world, how could he find her?
That thought made her even more excited.
Takumi: [Welcome to the group.] [Yes, other worlds are real.] [I suggest you do the daily check-in first.]
After confirming it really was Lala, Takumi decidedhe had to kidnap her.
A wild princess! There was no way he'd let that opportunity go.
"What's her deal?" Bronya, standing beside Takumi, glanced at the chat curiously.
Lala? She hadn't seen that character in any of the anime others had uploaded. So... this girl hadn't uploaded hers yet?
"An alien princess." "And a super genius!" "I absolutely have to abduct her."
Takumi grinned delightedly as he said this.
However, just then, a notification surprised him.
[Group member 'Lala' has checked in successfully. Reward: World Transit Gate.]
Everyone in the group was stunned.
Chika Fujiwara: [Whoa, that's a mission item, right?] [She got it from checking in?]
Sagiri: [Just like Takumi-nii, first check-in and she gets an item.]
Shiroyasha: [Pretty lucky.]
Raiden Mei: [Is that thing linked to one world or can it connect to any world?] [If someone else uses it, can it link their world to another?]
Mei had always been curious. Did it require a fixed coordinate, or could anyone use it?
Lala: [How do I use this?] [It automatically bound to my world.] [But for the other one, I need coordinates from another world.]
After receiving the item, Lala began experimenting right away.
After tinkering with it for a while, she figured it out.
It was basically like a fixed wormhole. But it needed a known coordinate to work.
Takumi: [Give it to me later.] [I'll help you with it.] [But I'm currently in another world.]
A World Gate connected to Lala's world? Takumi was very interested.
Once it was set up, Lala could visit his world anytime. Another world connectionawesome!
Lala: [Eh?] [Really?] [Okay then!] [How do I give it to you?]
She had no objection. She was just curious how to send it to Takumi.
They were in different worlds, after all.
Chika Fujiwara: [Use the red packet feature!] [Let me teach you!!]
Chika was very enthusiastic.
She hadn't seen To Love-Ru, but judging by Takumi's reaction, Lala must be another one of his 2D waifus.
That made her curious too...
With a new member suddenly joining, everyone was intrigued.
What kind of world did she come from?
People started popping up and chatting with Lala.
"Now that I think about it, it's been a while since anyone new joined."
"Ever since the invitation letters were introduced, we rarely get newcomers."
Bronya read through the chat and sighed.
Since the invite system started, fewer people had joined. Everyone now had to be invited.
Takumi nodded.
"Yeah, true." "Maybe the invite system made entry harder."
He fully agreed.
It was obvious.
Only Lala had joined after such a long time.
It felt odd, no matter how you looked at it.
As they chatted, Takumi and Bronya continued their stroll through Academy City.
This wasn't just random wandering.
While walking, Takumi had already locked onto Index and the Church Leader's location.
Kamijou Touma was with Index at the supermarket.
When Takumi arrived, he saw Kamijou looking frustrated.
"Unlucky again!!" "Lost my wallet!!"
Just another day of misfortune for Kamijou.
Luckily, the supermarket cashier knew him.
He was always this unluckyof course they recognized him.
"Should I cover it for now?" "You can pay me back when you have the money."
The cashier looked at him with pity.
There was no helping it.
"Stupid Touma!!"
Index was also frustrated.
They had double-checked before leavingno issues.
Yet somehow, after buying groceries, the wallet was gone.
Touma really was a magnet for bad luck.
"Let me pay instead."
Watching the scene unfold, Takumi and Bronya couldn't help but laugh.
Takumi stepped forward and offered to pay.
Kamijou and Index stared at him in surprise.
Looking at Takumi and Bronya, their eyes turned wary.
Nobody helps for no reason.
Something felt off.
"No need to be nervous." "I actually have business with you."
With that, Takumi handed a few bills to the cashier.
Chapter 307: I Could've Just Robbed You Directly
Kamijou Touma was stunned when he heard what Takumi said.
"You're looking for me?"
He was completely confused. He didn't seem to know Takumi at all.
"That's right, I'm looking for you."
"Come on, let's find a place to chat."
With that, Takumi turned and walked out with Bronya.
Touma hesitated for a moment, then followed along with Index.
Takumi had already paid for their groceries, which was a favor in itself. Still, he couldn't figure out what Takumi wanted. He didn't know the guyunless he was from the magic side? But Takumi didn't look hostile, so Touma decided to just see what this was about.
