The windowless building once belonged to the center of power in Aleister.
Its significance has now changed.
The air was filled with the sound of slurring and the occasional cough.
Shame, excitement, and a deeper sense of surrender intertwined within Kihara Akihiro.
Ling Qing gently stroked her red hair, appreciating her awkward yet hardworking performance.
You did a great job.
He was once Aleister's mentor.
It has now submitted to its new master.
They devoted their loyalty wholeheartedly—in the most primal way.
Master... as long as you're satisfied...
Jie Biao Danxi wiped the corner of her mouth.
Then she blinked and asked timidly: Master, is there anything... anything further?
Upon hearing this, Ling Qing pinched her nose and laughed: "Little glutton."
Let's save that for a later episode. Now, I'll take you to meet some people.
...
Abandoned factory.
Misaka Mikoto kicked at the pebbles at her feet listlessly.
Dear sister, you've been staring at that pile of scrap metal for fifteen minutes now.
Shirai Kuroko offers a reminder.
Misaki Shokuhou covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
Ha, could she be thinking about that mysterious man?
Who, who would miss him!
Misaka Mikoto's short brown hair instantly crackled with a few strands of electricity.
I'm just killing time!
Misaki Shokuhou leaned against the rusty steel frame, a hint of amusement flashing in her starry eyes.
Oh my? Our third Railgun is actually blushing!
Do you want to fight?
Misaka Mikoto glared at her, both embarrassed and angry.
Just then.
A sudden, distorted wave rippled through the air.
The space in the center of the factory seemed to be torn open by an invisible hand, and two figures slowly emerged.
Hello everyone, it's been a long time!
The familiar voice made everyone turn around instantly.
Ling Qing was still wearing that long black trench coat, with his signature smile on his lips.
And beside him.
Jiebiao Danxi looked as if he had just realized something.
She followed Ling Qing's orders and used her coordinate movement ability to travel a great distance to come with him.
This distance of movement is only achievable in a 1v5 situation.
She really is a superhuman!
Ling Qing!
Misaka Mikoto rushed forward almost instinctively, but stopped abruptly two meters away, and crossed her arms to appear calm.
Why are you so late getting back?
Ling Qing chuckled and reached out to ruffle her hair.
You already miss me after just a short while?
This action made Misaka Mikoto's whole body stiffen.
Who would want a frivolous guy like you!
Kihara Tsurugi coughed lightly, interrupting their interaction.
Misaki Shokuhou squinted and tapped her temple with the remote control.
Excuse me, Mr. Weiming, did you bring a young girl with you when you returned?
Kihara Ayaki, my…
Ling Qing was about to introduce it.
I am Lord Weiming's cleaner.
"I can answer calmly," said Kihara Tsuki.
However, an unnatural blush appeared on her cheeks when she said the words "cleaner".
Ling Qing understood the meaning of "cleaner" and smiled.
She had just cleaned it not long ago.
"By the way, Mikoto, your deal is now complete," Ling Qing reminded her.
[Ding! Transaction complete!]
Um?
Misaka Mikoto was taken aback.
She opened her mouth and hesitated before asking: What...did you do?
It's very simple.
I killed the chairman of Academy City.
He casually uttered shocking words.
Now--
Ling Qing opened her arms.
I am the chairman of this academy city.
...
A deathly silence fell.
Misaki Shokuhou's remote control fell to the ground.
Shirai Kuroko's pupils contracted violently, and Misaka Mikoto's electric current surged uncontrollably throughout her body.
That's impossible!
Misaki Shokuhou almost shouted it out.
How could the incredibly mysterious chairman possibly be...?
Killed?
Ling Qing tilted her head.
It is indeed impossible for ordinary people or for you students who are experimental subjects with superpowers.
But for me…
A golden glint flashed in his eyes.
The air in the entire factory suddenly became heavy, and everyone felt difficulty breathing.
It's as easy as crushing an ant.
Kanzaki Kaori's saintly intuition went into overdrive, and she instinctively shielded Index behind her.
This sense of oppression... far surpassed that of any magician she had ever seen!
Request flowers
Seeing that everyone was dumbfounded, the effect was achieved.
Ling Qing suppressed his aura and resumed his nonchalant expression.
Just then.
Kihara Tamaki's phone suddenly rang.
Her expression changed slightly after she answered the phone.
Lord Lingqing, regarding the council...
Tell them it's either obey or disappear.
Ling Qing said without turning his head.
Their tone was as relaxed as if they were discussing what to have for dinner.
Jie Biao Danxi nodded and walked aside to continue the call.
While she was fulfilling her duties as a cleaner, Qing completely took over the entire Academy City, casually cleaning up things he didn't like.
This includes the shutdown of the Absolute Ability User Project and the disappearance of people like Kihara Kazuta.
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Shirai Kuroko stared at the scene in disbelief.
She really was calling for the chairman...
Oh.
Ling Qing smiled calmly and turned to look at Kanzaki Kaori.
Kanzaki Kaori, who had been silent all along, also stepped forward.
Her tall figure cast a long shadow under the light.
Mr. Ling Qing, thank you for saving Index.
I owe you a favor, and I'd do anything for you.
Anything?
A mischievous glint flashed in Ling Qing's eyes.
What if I asked you to kill some innocent people?
Kanzaki Kaori's body was visibly stiff.
Her long legs, clad in jeans, were slightly apart. Her right hand unconsciously reached for the Seven Days Seven Knives at her waist, but she forced herself to put it down.
This… I…
She found herself unable to answer.
She didn't want to hurt any innocent people, but she was also a person of her word, having made that promise.
Kanzaki Kaori was caught in a dilemma.
Haha, I was just kidding.
Ling Qing patted Kanzaki on the shoulder.
He was just teasing her.
Now that he is at the peak of the Demon God realm, he can do whatever he wants with a single thought, and has no reason to rely on others.
Kanzaki Kaori's fair face flushed instantly; she had never been teased like this before.
As a saint, she should have remained calm.
But when faced with this unfathomable man, she always unconsciously lost her composure.
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