Su Yuzu was the center of a series of [Aberrant attack events].
Or rather... ever since the [Eye of Insight], lurking within the [Tokyo metropolitan area], first began to reveal its clues more than a month ago, Su Yuzu's shadow had been present in every single [Aberrant attack event].
[More than a month ago?]
The [Little Rabbit] thought of something else.
Wasn't that exactly when she and [Yuzu-senpai] had first met?
Indeed—
It seemed that from that moment on, strange individuals had started to appear around the Senior one after another.
Even when the Senior was attacked by a [corrupted] [Aberrant] for the first time... that is, Student [Mihou Sakai], she had been at the scene as well.
An unpleasant thought inevitably surfaced in the [Little Rabbit]'s heart.
If the Senior was her Goddess of Luck, bringing [Lady Fate's Blessing] to her side, then...
For the Senior, was she a jinx?
It seemed that ever since she arrived by the Senior's side, a series of rather unpleasant events had started occurring around her.
[Saotome Yukina]'s expression instantly turned panic-stricken.
Since childhood, she had always been a lucky child.
But beneath this luck lay the subtle misfortune of those around her, to a greater or lesser extent.
There had even been annoying fellows who gave her nicknames like... "Auspicious Sign" or "Yukikaze".
However, although Su Yuzu noticed the [Little Rabbit]'s complicated expression, her gaze was currently focused more on the [Miss Superintendent] before her.
Facing the [Miss Superintendent]'s questioning, Su Yuzu nodded gently. "Yes—
"Just as you said..."
"The center of these two [Aberrant attack events] is me."
"Not only that," Su Yuzu added, "in the series of [Aberrant attack events] related to the [Eye of Insight] sect that you investigated..."
"Their final target is always me."
"Why!?" The [Miss Superintendent] couldn't quite understand.
She didn't know about the dark and evil [Throne] residing within Su Yuzu's chest.
Nor did she know of Su Yuzu's identity as the eighth... or rather, the seventh recorded [rule-type ability user] in human history.
The [Miss Superintendent] found it hard to comprehend.
The girl was certainly very beautiful and very good at flirting.
But she wasn't the only likable girl in this world... well, perhaps she really was the only girl capable of tugging at one's heartstrings like this.
Yet, this would definitely not constitute a reason for Su Yuzu to be the center of a series of [Aberrant attack events].
Then—
Was it because of Su Yuzu's identity?
The [Miss Superintendent] had actually investigated the [Soga clan]'s background and knew what a massive... even terrifying family it was.
But—
If they were targeting the status of the [Soga clan], their target shouldn't be Su Yuzu or [Soga Ishikawa Kiyomi].
Instead—
It should be [Soga Yura].
"The reason... I can't tell Sister Jingjing~" The reason Su Yuzu referred to was naturally not the [Seat of Karma] residing within her chest.
But rather her existence as the seventh recorded [rule-type ability user].
[Saionji Sagara] had no intention of making the girl's ability public.
Just like the [Empire's Strongest Valkyrie] of the past who possessed [Sure Hit]—
[Kujou Iruka].
However... that title of "Empire's Strongest" could have changed hands long ago.
Seventeen years old, [Third Sequence], [Level.39] [Soga Yura].
She had already thoroughly surpassed... one could even say crushed, the [Kujou Iruka] of the past.
To this day, in public files.
Su Yuzu's ability remained the most conventional [Psychokinesis] among [mental-type Espers].
"[Soga Yuzu]!" The [Miss Superintendent] stood up abruptly. "I am not playing house with you anymore."
"I am questioning you in my capacity as a [Superintendent] of the [Investigation Bureau]..."
"Please cooperate with my investigation."
Thud—
The [Little Rabbit], who had long been annoyed by this woman, slammed the table and stood up. "So what if it's the [Investigation Bureau]!"
"According to procedure... cases related to [Aberrants] shouldn't be under your jurisdiction anyway, right?"
"If you have the guts, go call [Kujou Katora]!"
Even though she usually found that woman, who dressed improperly and shamelessly, completely annoying.
But the [Little Rabbit] still understood [Yuzu-senpai]'s importance in that woman's heart.
She looked at the female [Superintendent] before her, certain that this person couldn't possibly go find [Kujou Katora].
This person had bypassed judicial procedures to find [Yuzu-senpai] directly.
Besides... if that woman came, the [Little Rabbit] would be even less afraid.
Rather than worrying about that woman taking [Yuzu-senpai] back to the [Fourth Action Division]'s interrogation room for torture, it was better to worry about... that woman taking [Yuzu-senpai] to a hotel near the school for "torture."
"Yukina." Su Yuzu simply reached out and gently touched the back of the girl's hand.
[Saotome Yukina] immediately sat back down obediently, though she continued to glare at the [Miss Superintendent] with empty blue eyes, the [ahoge] on her forehead swaying back and forth.
Su Yuzu explained to the [Miss Superintendent], "Why I became the target of those [Aberrants]... is actually a very complex question."
"If Sister Jingjing really wants to know, you can ask the teachers of [Keigunen Private Academy]."
"If the teachers are willing to tell you, I believe Sister Jingjing will get a satisfactory answer."
Provoked by [Saotome Yukina], the [Miss Superintendent] was momentarily speechless... she could only lower her voice, "I..."
"I didn't mean to target Sister Soga."
"I just feel..."
"If the target of those [Aberrants] is Sister Soga, then Sister Soga should stay in a safer place."
Su Yuzu's smile suddenly became very subtle. "A safer place?"
"Where?"
"The [Investigation Bureau]?"
"Apart from [Kujou-senpai], there are only a few [Third Sequence] [Espers] in the [Investigation Bureau] police station."
"There were a total of four [Aberrants] invading this time..."
"Even the weakest one had strength infinitely close to the [Third Sequence]."
The [Little Rabbit] sitting opposite Su Yuzu bit her lip tightly.
[Third Sequence]... so far away.
She was ultimately still too weak.
"My sister has already started living in [Keigunen Private Academy] recently."
"Including... [Kujou-senpai] too."
"We have made full preparations."
"Sister Jingjing doesn't need to worry so much; instead, it would be better to properly track down the location of that woman who summons ravens."
"She... is very dangerous."
"However~" Su Yuzu suddenly stood up, revealing a smile. "Today is a rest day."
"Sister Jingjing should also rest well."
Even [Aberrants] could cry about the exploitation of unscrupulous bosses and run to the park to feed cats during a busy schedule.
It was perfectly normal for the [Miss Superintendent] to slack off a bit too~
Su Yuzu prepared to order some more desserts for the girls.
Beside her... a woman with an extremely tall and voluptuous figure brushed past the girl.
She wore a gorgeous white long dress and held an equally gorgeous white parasol.
The edge of the parasol was adorned with beautiful and exquisite lace.
But she was truly too tall; even Su Yuzu, who was already tall among her peers, could probably only barely reach the woman's chest.
For a moment, Su Yuzu even associated her with the urban legend of [Hachishaku-sama].
Su Yuzu stared straight at the woman's back, her head turning to follow her.
As if sensing the girl's gaze, the woman turned her head to look at Su Yuzu, revealing a smile with upturned lips.
Her lips moved.
As if saying...
"Hello."
"My..."
"[Your Highness Yuzu]."
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