Misaki Shokuhou had a lot to say to Dolly, who had come back from the dead.
But now she should be even more grateful to Ling Qing.
But at this moment, any language would probably be inadequate.
She pursed her lips, and with her unyielding and stubborn nature, she made a decision.
[Ding! Misaki Shokuhou has sent you a trade request!]
[Transaction Details]: As a token of my gratitude!
[Ding! Please select transaction terms!]
Um?
The transaction request from Misaki Shokuhou once again surprised Qing.
What do you mean by that?
They cast questioning glances their way.
Misaki Shokuhou crossed her arms and turned her face away.
Hmph, I'm not the kind of person who owes favors to others for nothing. Literally, it means thank you. Don't overthink it!
?
Dolly wasn't in the group chat, so she had no idea what the two were talking about.
Alright, since you put it that way, I'll gladly accept.
He has no reason not to accept delicious food delivered to his door.
[Ding! Your transaction request has been approved!]
[Transaction Details]: Psychological control, one-time use of the body.
[Ding! Do you wish to confirm the transaction?]
...
Upon seeing message number 877, Misaki Shokuhou froze.
She hadn't expected that Ling Qing would choose that transaction condition without any politeness or pretense.
The image of Misaka Mikoto from not long ago flashed through my mind.
The thought of myself becoming like that makes my whole body burn.
Xiao Qi, your body is so hot and your face is so red, what's wrong?
Dolly asked with some concern.
I'm fine.
Misaki Shokuhou tried to hide the unnatural blush on her face.
After glancing at Ling Qing, who had a meaningful smile, with shame and indignation, she gritted her teeth and agreed to the deal in her heart.
What's said is said, like water spilled.
Even the bitterest fruit must be swallowed down.
[Ding! Transaction initiated!]
[Trading Target]: Misaki Shokuhou
[Transaction Details]: As a token of my gratitude!
[Transaction Conditions]: Psychological control and one-time physical use rights.
At that moment, Misaki Shokuhou began to regret her actions, but it was too late.
Kanzaki Kaori came to Rei's side.
Is it really okay to interfere with life and death so arbitrarily?
A deep light flashed in Ling Qing's iridescent pupils.
To demons, so-called laws are nothing more than malleable clay, and besides…
He looked at the group of Misaka Sisters who were curiously observing this new world.
Some mistakes should be corrected.
Index suddenly tugged at Ling Qing's sleeve.
With so many people, shouldn't we prepare a lot of food?
Ling Qing was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
That's right, then...
He snapped his fingers.
Suddenly, a long dining table appeared on the grass, laden with all sorts of delicious food.
Let this be your first feast after your resurrection!
The 20,000 Misaka Sisters were stunned for a moment and then cheered at the same time, their voices resounding through the sky.
Dolly's eyes lit up at the sight of all the delicious food, and she pushed Misaki Shokuhou toward the table.
Seeing how interested Dolly was, Misaki Shokuhou also put aside her shameful thoughts and wore an unprecedentedly relaxed smile.
...
On the other side.
In an empty laboratory.
A woman with black wavy hair, wearing a white coat, sat on the ground leaning against the wall.
My finger remained on the phone screen for a full ten seconds.
The brief message about the experiment being terminated was like a red-hot iron branded onto her retina.
The fluorescent lights in the laboratory emitted a faint hum, casting a lonely shadow on her pale face.
it's over?
She murmured to herself, her voice dry and hoarse, like bones weathered in the desert.
Not long ago.
One by one, all the core researchers of the Absolute Ability Project began to disappear.
This is not a simple resignation or transfer, but a true disappearance.
Their dwellings still bore traces of life; unfinished papers were still running on their computers; and the liquid in their coffee cups hadn't even cooled completely.
But people are erased from the world as if by an eraser, leaving no trace.
And every Misaka Sister in the laboratory also vanished into thin air.
And she, Toshinobu Fubuki, one of the people who knew about the Absolute Ability Project, survived.
Bu Shudi subconsciously touched his neck, as if to confirm that he was still really there.
She should have felt fear.
But her long-term involvement in dark experiments had already numbed her.
The thought that she might be next brought her a sense of relief.
You seem calmer than I expected.
An unfamiliar male voice suddenly rang out in the empty laboratory.
Bu Shudi suddenly looked up, his pupils contracting sharply.
Two figures appeared without warning three meters in front of her.
There was no spatial fluctuation or the sound of a door opening.
It was as if they had always been standing there.
The black-haired man standing in front exuded a suffocating aura.
The entire galaxy seemed to flow within its iridescent pupils.
Bu Shudi didn't know who he was.
But she recognized the person standing behind him.
The Queen of Tokiwadai—Shokuhou Misaki!
But what shocked Bu Shuzhi was...
The usually arrogant mind controller lowered his head slightly, his posture revealing restraint.
you…
Fubuki Toshinobu's finger quietly slid towards the emergency button under the lab bench.
No need to worry, you're the only living person in the entire research institute right now.
Ling Qing smiled, a smile that sent chills down Bu Shudi's spine.
I am Ling Qing, the newly appointed chairman of Academy City.
As for the Absolute Ability User Project—
He snapped his fingers.
Dozens of holographic images suddenly appeared in the air.
Each one depicts the final moments of a different researcher.
I've already cleaned up all the trash.
As Fubuki Toshinobu watched those familiar faces in the video vanish into specks of light amidst silent screams, a wave of nausea washed over him.
Fear was gripping her entire being.
He forced himself to look directly into Ling Qing's eyes.
Why don't you kill me?
Because you are still useful.
Misaki Shokuhou suddenly spoke.
The voice was no longer the sweet tone of the past, but carried a strange solemnity.
Your talent.
After making temporary arrangements for the Misaka Sisters, Rei told her the purpose of her visit.
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