In a scientific research building in the "Fifteenth School District", a hidden meeting that cannot be disclosed to the public is taking place.
Sitting around the conference table were some who were wearing suits and looked like leading cadres who had been in high positions for a long time, and some were wearing white coats and were elite researchers from different research institutes.
Today, there is an important reason that prompted them, who are busy in their respective fields, to gather here for understanding and discussion.
"...Mr. Ji Dong, has there been any progress in 'that matter' before?"
In a position on the right, an old man in blue asked about the key people in this meeting, his excitement couldn't be concealed in his words.
After a long wait, maybe it’s finally time to ‘harvest’.
"Yes, thanks to you providing the channel for mass production of the 'Usurper Gun', cute little birds will soon be biting the 'feed'."
Squinting his eyes slightly, a middle-aged researcher with gloomy eyes smiled coldly, not hiding his sarcasm.
"Now, we just have to wait to recover the experimental body."
He continued to answer in a deep voice. This man named Jundou Junzo was the mastermind behind the plan against Shokuhou Misaki during this period.
He used the misguided youth organization to control dangerous weapons that reached overwhelming speeds with countless wheels and jet engines, and finally killed the frail Level 5.
This is his purpose.
"...But...the other party is still a Level 5 no matter what, will it really go so smoothly?"
In the back seat, a man in a white coat who had done a lot of research on people with abilities couldn't help but pour cold water on him.
You must know that Level 5 in the ability rating of "Academy City" is the level that can fight an army alone. They are just some brats who are dissatisfied with life. No matter how you think, they will not succeed so easily.
"Haha, no problem."
He chuckled and responded quickly, making Junzo look extremely confident.
"When a group of crazy bigots obtain powerful weapons that can destroy their 'enemies', the courage they unleash is immeasurable."
"'As long as I kill her, I can move forward.' For them, who are filled with this idea, 'death' will probably become a concept by then."
For today, he kept chasing and irritating those little devils.
Therefore, I have enough confidence in the youth group that I can say I helped create.
Moreover, his team has studied the information about "Mental Out" many times. The objects she can control are limited to humans, and cannot have any effect on pure machines and non-human animals. The "Usurper Gun"
Ultra-high speed and special components exist for this.
"oh oh……"
As Toshizo gradually revealed the complete picture of his plan, careerists with increased confidence and researchers who ignored humanity were also attracted by the future blueprint he painted and exclaimed in excitement.
Perhaps to them, even Level 5 superpowers are just experimental animals that can be sold at a high price.
The darkness hidden under the surface peace of "Academy City" is vividly displayed here.
"...In this case, Mr. Ji Dong, the follow-up arrangements for this matter will be left to you."
"The 'Eterior' project has been terminated. I hope the result this time will not disappoint us."
At the main seat, the man who had been listening thoughtfully to the report slowly stood up from his seat and concluded the meeting.
He turned around with his hands behind his back and looked at the big screen behind him. For some reason, this man suddenly felt an indescribable feeling of depression in his heart.
As a member of the "upper class" of this city, he vaguely felt that this operation might have violated some of the policies of the "General Council", but the temptation of profit after success was too great, and even if it failed, there was almost no risk of exposure.
, so he didn’t stop it.
I hope I'm just overthinking it.
He closed his eyes calmly. At his position, even if he was worried, he would be overwhelmed with joy and anger.
But not long after, some strange conversations came from behind.
Because the people who left in twos and threes seemed to have stayed away.
"...What are you dawdling about there?"
This was the voice of the researcher whom he favored.
"Um, Mr. Ji Dong, the door seems to be broken..."
(……Door?)
After turning his head in confusion, what this high-ranking man didn't expect was that this would become his last thought.
What followed was a violent explosion and heartbreaking pain.
The ruthless tongues of fire devoured everything in the room, turning the place into a purgatory on earth in an instant.
The honey-haired girl wearing white lace gloves tapped her lips with her slender fingers and looked doubtfully at the traffic control area not far from the restaurant.
Heavily armed security personnel kept running out of blue vehicles with familiar logos and rushed towards the alley.
(Hmm...is it another 'incident'? It's true, it's rare to find a good store.)
Sighing in disappointment, Shokuhou Misaki knew that he would no longer be able to enjoy the wonderful leisure time here when the sound of crossfire appeared.
This kind of emergency happens not once or twice in "Academy City", so everyone knows what to do.
Although she is Level 5 herself, and if she goes to help, the chaos may end soon, but such 'boring' things should be left to equally 'boring' people.
Thinking that she had tasted the snacks anyway, it was almost time to go back. Following the instructions of the auxiliary personnel of the security team, the starry-eyed girl began to walk in the direction of the crowd evacuation.
Satisfied with a slight regret of being disturbed by the 'incident', she elegantly arranged her clothes, and with full ladylike power, Level 5 Shokuhou Misaki embarked on the journey back to the 'Academy House'.
"...Ah, thank you for your hard work, we are the pride of branch 177."
Looking at the girl with long blond curly hair who opened the door and came in, Gufa Meiwei, who was on duty, put down the document in his hand and joked happily.
The police headquarters had informed her when they called to confirm, so the bespectacled girl also knew what 'good deeds' her companion had done.
"Hey...it's a pity that I'm on vacation..."
Waving her hands tiredly, Flanda lay on the table depressedly.
After learning that the ultimate target of "DEADLOCK" was Shokuhou Misaki, she didn't rush to the scene just like that.
Don't forget, someone's current identity is a "discipline committee member", not that prickly head who can "do whatever he wants" to be a hero.
And she can't move instantly. It will take a certain amount of time to get there from here no matter how fast she is.
So after knowing through Yui that nothing had happened to the star-eyed lady, she sent a communication requesting support and took the four 'witnesses' to the nearest police branch.
This kind of action that requires large-scale armed suppression is not the task of the "Discipline Committee". As a student, she can only provide assistance.
Although she was asked to stay as a person involved in the incident, Flanda always felt as if she had been captured.
When she thought of the generous head girl from the physical education department, she felt a dull pain in her back.
But no matter what, this matter should be considered to be over.
Thinking this, the girl lying on the table turned her head towards the window and raised the corners of her mouth slightly.
But if you look carefully, it doesn't look like a relaxed smile after the incident was resolved.