But to Eriri, it shattered her world.
The impact was like a bolt of lightning striking her.
Simply because of who Kaori was.
"W-What is this?"
Eriri rubbed her eyes, her voice trembling:
"Am I dreaming?"
"Eriri I'm sorry."
After the kiss, Kaori's face was full of guilt.
This was a decision she made under Rei Ao's persuasion.
To not hide the truth and to tell Eriri everything.
The reason was simple: Rei Ao wanted to go big.
But at the same time, Kaori truly didn't want to keep it a secret.
"Why?"
At this moment, Eriri refused to accept reality.
They had already anticipated this reaction.
Rei Ao glanced at Kaori, who nodded, then he stood up:
"Kaori, I'll leave Eriri to you."
Now was not the time for him to be present.
He believed Kaori would handle this well.
Leaving Eriri's house, Rei Ao headed directly for school.
Of course, he wasn't just idly making his way there.
Because at this very moment, two new members had joined the chat group.
[Ding! Shiba Miyuki has joined the chat group!]
[Ding! Misaka Mikoto has joined the chat group!]
These two names truly surprised Rei Ao.
[Name]: Shiba Miyuki
[Level]: 19
[Abilities]: "Thought Particle Magic"
[Equipment]: "Thought Particle CAD"
From The Irregular at Magic High Schoolthe male protagonist's younger sister.
[Name]: Misaka Mikoto
[Level]: 28
[Abilities]: "Electro-Master"
Oh?
The famous "Railgun" herself.
"Seems like I should give the newcomers a proper welcome."
Rei Ao: "@Shiba Miyuki, @Misaka Mikoto, welcome to the chat group."
Frieren: "More new members again."
Mai Sakurajima: "Before discussing them, Rei Ao, where exactly are you right now?"
Rei Ao: "Just left Eriri's house, heading to school."
Mai Sakurajima: "Come find me when you get to school!"
Kato Megumi: "Mai-senpai sounds really angry."
Stella: "Heh, well, her boyfriend just openly cheated on her. Mai, give him a good lesson. I support you!"
Yukinoshita Yukino: "Everyone, let's be mindfulwe have new members."
Shiba Miyuki: "Um Hello, everyone. I'm Shiba Miyuki. Nice to meet you all."
Mabel: "Hello, hello! From now on, stick with meI'll look after you."
Rei Ao: "Oh? You actually remember to talk in the group now? I thought you'd still be recovering from the days you spent unconscious after 'that night'."
Mabel: "Youyouyouyou, you perverted scoundrel!"
Just seeing Rei Ao made Mabel's face flush red.
She really had not passed out that night.
But she had endured an overwhelming ordeal that left her physically sore for days.
Just thinking about that crazy experience sent shivers down her spine, making her squirm uncomfortably.
Rei Ao: "Oh? So you dare call your sponsor a scoundrel? Fine, I'll come check up on you later."
Mabel: "I-I'm not scared of you! Yukino will protect me!"
Yukinoshita Yukino: ""
Yukino was speechless.
You two are in a purely transactional relationship. Logically, I shouldn't get involved in this at all
Besides, who told you to accept being "sponsored" in the first place?
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Chapter 216: Beautiful, Beautiful! Yes! Yes! (Bonus Chapter)
National Magic University Affiliated First High School.
A prestigious national public high school dedicated to the education and training of modern magicians.
Located in Hachioji, Tokyo, this school is an official national institute for magic education, affiliated with the National Magic University.
Magicthis is not a myth.
Rather, it is a modern scientific technology.
Magic has been actively used for over a century.
What was once referred to as "superpowers" has now been systematized under the name "magic."
Highly skilled magicians are considered a national asset, a reflection of a country's true strength.
The year is 2095.
It is spring, the season for new student admissions.
The National Magic University Affiliated First High School, commonly known as First High, consists of two divisions:
1. First Course (Course 1) the top-tier students.
2. Second Course (Course 2) the backups for Course 1 students.
Each group has its own nickname:
Course 1 students are called "Bloom" (The Crowned Flowers).
Course 2 students are called "Weeds" (implying inferiority).
And among the newly admitted "Blooms", one student shines the brightest
Shiba Miyuki.
She is the secret heir of the Yotsuba Clan, one of the Ten Master Clans.
Her magic prowess and academic performance are top-tier.
Her appearance?
Absolutely stunning.
With long, flowing black hair, her beauty is unmatched
She is unquestionably the most beautiful girl in the school.
At this moment, Shiba Miyuki's cold, elegant eyes flickered with curiosity and confusion.
A chat group had suddenly appeared in her mind, along with a flood of new knowledge.
She couldn't determine if the information was real or false.
But she still decided to test it out by sending a message.
This wasn't just to greet othersit was to probe.
After all, magic has limitless possibilities.
Different magic structures and formulas are constantly being developed.
Who's to say this isn't some strange, experimental new magic?
As a cautious and meticulous individual, she remained on guard.
Academy City.
At Tokiwadai Middle School, a prestigious all-girls academy, many students in matching uniforms filled the sports field.
They wore short-sleeved tops, thin summer cardigans, and gray pleated skirts.
Among them, a short-haired brunette stopped mid-run.
She frowned.
Her brown eyes suspiciously scanned her surroundings, glancing at the other students jogging nearby.
"Who's behind this?"
This girl was Misaka Mikoto.
She had just seen a strange chat group interface appear before her eyes.
Her first thought?
"It must be some esper using their ability on me."
After allthis is Academy City!
A place where science and technology are highly advanced and highly concentrated.
At the same timeAcademy City is a massive educational institution, divided into 23 districts.
But education here isn't just about studying.
The most important part of Academy City's curriculum is the "Esper Development Program."
Students in Academy City don't naturally possess abilities.
Instead, they undergo scientific procedures, such as:
Drug enhancement
Hypnosis
Electro-stimulation
Through these methods, they gain superpowers.
Espers are ranked by ability levels:
Level 0 No ability.
Level 1 Minor ability.
Level 2 Low ability.
Level 3 Moderate ability.
Level 4 High ability.
Level 5 Superpower (the absolute elite).
Misaka Mikoto attends Tokiwadai Middle School.
Tokiwadai is located in School Garden, within Academy City's Seventh District.
It is one of Academy City's five most prestigious schools.
And it specializes in esper development.
One of its entrance requirements?
You must be Level 3 or higher.
Misaka Mikoto is not just any student at Tokiwadai.
She is one of only seven Level 5 espers in all of Academy City.
And among the seven, she ranks third.
Her ability?
Electromastery.
She can manipulate electromagnetic forces and is Academy City's strongest Electromaster.
Her nickname?
"Railgun."
She is also known as "The Ace of Tokiwadai" and "The Invincible Electric Princess."
Right now, Misaka Mikoto was convinced
Someone was using an unknown ability to make her see this bizarre "Trade Chat Group."
Her first suspicion?
An ability that targets the brain or perception.
And the most likely culprit?
Her long-time rival, Shokuhou Misaki.
Shokuhou Misaki is another Level 5 esper, ranked fifth.
She possesses the ability "Mental Out"a power that grants absolute control over the mind.
Her abilities include:
Reading thoughts
Long-distance communication
Memory alteration
Emotion manipulation
Reconstructing thought processes
And much more.
In shortshe controls everything related to the mind.
Shokuhou Misaki is also the "Queen" of the largest faction within Tokiwadai Middle School.
Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki?
They don't get along.
They never have.
To call them rivals would be an understatement.
But right now, Misaka Mikoto didn't see that annoying woman anywhere.
More importantlyher electromagnetic field defenses were completely intact.
That was impossible.
Her electromagnetic barrier is Shokuhou Misaki's greatest weakness.
If Shokuhou tried to control her mind, her ability would cancel it out instantly.
"Onee-sama? Why did you suddenly stop?"
Just then, a girl with twin-tailed chestnut-colored hair ran up to her.
This was Shirai Kuroko, Misaka Mikoto's best friend, kouhai, and roommate.
"Kuroko, do you see anything in front of me?"
Misaka Mikoto asked.
"In front of you?"
Shirai Kuroko looked around in confusion.
"What are you talking about? I only see a student jogging ahead."
""
Indeed, there was a student running in front of her.
But that wasn't what she was talking about.
She meant the chat group!
So
Kuroko couldn't see it at all.
Just like the chat rules had stated, only the user could see the chat group.
"Onee-sama?"
Shirai Kuroko called out again, noticing Misaka Mikoto spacing out.
Misaka Mikoto shook her head.
"It's nothing. Let's head backI'm a little tired."
"Oh, okay."
Although Kuroko felt that her Onee-sama was acting strange, she didn't press the issue.
As they headed back to the dorms, Misaka Mikoto shifted her focus back to the chat group.
[In the Chat Group]
Busujima Saeko: "It's good that both of our new members are willing to engage in conversation."
Sui: "Yeah, but I wonder what kind of worlds they come from."
Stella: "Wait a second@Misaka Mikoto, @Shiba Miyukiare you guys male or female?"
Shiba Miyuki: "Eh? That's an odd question I'm a girl."
Misaka Mikoto: "I go to an all-girls school. Obviously, I'm a girl. Why are you even asking this? And more importantlywho exactly are you people?"
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Chapter 217: Time will Tell...
Stella: "All right, let me answer your question first. Many of us come from different worlds."
Misaka Mikoto: "Seriously?"
Stella: "Hey, how can I prove it's true or not? Believe it if you want."
Akame: "We can verify through a trade."
Rei Ao: "Thumbs up."
Yukinoshita Yukino: "Trades require caution."
Rei Ao: "Yukino, am I that dangerous? Up to now, not a single one of my trades has failed; I always get great reviews."
Yomogawa Ayame: "Rei Ao-sama's trades are worthwhile."
Izawa Shizue: "Mhm, Rei Ao-kun is very reliable~."
Kasuga Hijiri: "I totally agree. Rei Ao-kun even restored worlds on the verge of collapse."
Yukinoshita Yukino: "Sorry. I was only giving newcomers a reminder from a female perspective."
Stella: "Yukino! Nicely done!"
Frieren: "What's going on? Stella, you sound all fired up."
Stella: "Heh heh, I've uncovered his wolfish ambition!"
Mai Sakurajima: "What do you mean?"
Tohru: "I advise you not to casually set traps for Rei Ao, or you'll face a dragon's wrath!"
Stella: "I'm not framing him. If you don't believe me, just check the groupthere's something odd."
Hiragi Shinoa: "Odd? I don't see anything strange. It's just a normal group chat, right?"
Misaka Mikoto: "A conspiracy, is it?"
Stella: "Heh heh, the weird part isother than Rei Ao himself, every single member is female!"
Tohru: "Uhthat's it?"
Busujima Saeko: "Though that's true, it doesn't necessarily prove anything."
Mai Sakurajima: "I think I get what Stella's implying."
Stella: "Right?! Rei Ao's wolfish ambitionhe's definitely a huge pervert."
Rei Ao: "You're not wrong, but this is my chat group. I prefer beautiful female members. I'm not interested in guys, that's all."
Stella: ""
Stella then recalled that Rei Ao never hides the fact he's a shameless perv. She realized she'd basically discovered something obvious.
However, her words did alert the two newcomers.
Misaka Mikoto: "What's going on? @Rei Ao, are you a pervert or something?"
Shiba Miyuki: ""
Rei Ao: "Just assume I am."
He felt there was no need to clarify. Explaining would be pointless.
Rei Ao: "Any questions about the chat group?"
Shiba Miyuki: "Not sure it's real."
Misaka Mikoto: "Hmph, I hope you're not using some ability on me."
Rei Ao: "Hahaha, if you doubt the chat group, let time prove it."
He understood the new members might not buy the group's authenticity right away. In fact, plenty of new members start out skeptical, but time settles it.
When Rei Ao reached the school, Mai Sakurajima immediately dragged him up to the rooftop. Once certain nobody was around, Mai glared at him in frustration:
"Can you drop your perverted hobbies already?"
"Huh?"
Initially, he'd thought Mai was impatient for something fun, but clearly it was the other way around, as she sounded rather upset. Judging from her tone, she was definitely seriousand Rei Ao was intrigued.
"What 'hobbies'?"
"Huh?"
Mai was exasperated.
"Don't play dumb at a time like this. There's PE class todaywhat do you expect me to do, reveal everything to everyone?"
They'd have to change for PE. The school's sports uniform wasn't revealingif anything, it was conservative. Even so, she'd have to at least expose her knees a bit, and she had no clue how to hide all the weird scribblings over her body. That's why she'd bundled up so carefully these last two days. Yet with Rei Ao still acting clueless, Mai grew more anxious.
She lifted her sleeve angrily:
"Didn't you say the stuff on my bodylike these weird marks and 'sexy' scribblesweren't yours? That's some nasty fetish!"
True, she didn't mind Rei Ao's kinks as much nowadays, but she never wanted to broadcast them to other people.
""
Rei Ao studied the crooked writing carefully and fell silent. He was certain he wasn't the one who drew these.
"No idea what sort of pen you used, but it won't wash off," Mai groused.
