The moment the results were confirmed, the entire laboratory fell into a strange silence—
before erupting into excitement.
For Asagi Aiba, this discovery was nothing short of revolutionary.
"Modern Magic… and esper abilities… they actually resonate…"
Her voice trembled slightly, unable to hide her excitement.
"This is incredible…!"
Standing beside her, Izumi raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued.
"Well, that's definitely interesting."
"If that's the case… I suppose it's time to have another talk with Aleister Crowley."
A faint smile formed on his lips.
If this technology were to be fully implemented—
Academy City would undergo a complete transformation.
Level 5s everywhere.
Level 4s becoming the norm.
Even—
Level 6…
or beyond.
And more importantly—
this would greatly benefit his people.
They could grow stronger… far beyond their original limits.
The others, however, were far less composed.
Especially Ruiko Saten.
Her eyes sparkled like never before.
"If I keep using magic… my calculation ability will keep improving…"
"Then someday… even without magic…"
"I could become a Level 5…?!"
Her breathing quickened.
This was—
too tempting.
After further testing, Asagi confirmed it:
The phenomenon was real.
Using Modern Magic actively enhanced brain computation ability, which in turn strengthened esper development.
The room filled with excitement.
Hope—
and ambition—
burned brightly in every pair of eyes.
Izumi clapped his hands lightly.
"Alright, that's enough for today."
"Good work, everyone."
"The CAD units you've been using—consider them yours."
"And…"
His gaze shifted toward one particular girl.
Kazari Uiharu.
"If anyone wants to stay and study further, you're welcome to."
"Especially you, Uiharu."
"You've got talent in programming."
"If you're interested, you can stay here and learn how to develop magic systems and adjust CADs."
"This technology is going to be spread eventually."
"And when that happens, we'll need specialists."
"So—what do you say?"
Uiharu froze.
She hadn't expected this at all.
Before she could respond, Ruiko Saten nudged her excitedly.
"What are you waiting for? Say yes!"
"This is an amazing opportunity!"
Snapping back to reality, Uiharu hurriedly nodded.
"I—I'll stay!"
"Please take care of me, Izumi-sensei, Asagi-sensei!"
Asagi smiled, clearly pleased.
"Then it's settled."
"I'll teach you everything I know."
She had already noticed it—
Uiharu's exceptional talent with computers.
At her age, that level of skill was rare.
With proper training—
she could become an invaluable asset.
"I'll do my best!" Uiharu said, her voice filled with determination.
At that moment, another voice spoke up.
"I'd like to stay as well."
It was Nunotaba Shinobu.
Izumi glanced at her.
"You're not going back to your original lab?"
She shook her head.
"No."
"This is… a chance to leave."
Her expression darkened slightly.
"The experiments there… I don't agree with them."
"But I couldn't stop them."
"If I stay here… and learn this technology…"
"Maybe… I can save them."
Izumi smiled faintly.
"I see."
"Then you can stay."
"I'll inform Aleister Crowley."
"As for that experiment—"
"It can be shut down."
"I've already found a better alternative."
Nunotaba's pupils shrank.
"…You knew?"
Izumi simply smiled, offering no answer.
Hope flickered in her eyes.
If he truly could stop that project—
then maybe…
just maybe—
things could change.
Izumi turned his attention to the others.
"Well?"
Seiri Fukiyose spoke first.
"If possible, I'd like to come here after school to continue learning."
Izumi nodded.
"No problem."
The rest quickly followed.
Most of them wanted to keep learning.
Only one remained hesitant—
Frenda Seivelun.
Izumi looked at her with a faint smile.
"If you stay…"
"I can take over your Dark Side group."
"I could use a few combat personnel as… decoration."
Frenda's eyes lit up instantly.
"That's… actually possible?"
Izumi nodded casually.
"Just a word is enough."
"As for your little spying mission—don't worry about it."
"From now on, just listen to me."
Frenda's cheeks flushed red.
So he did know…
everything.
Izumi didn't care.
Spies or not—
it didn't matter.
This technology was going public sooner or later.
And if they were willing to stay—
he'd gladly take them in.
As he looked at the group, a new thought formed in his mind.
If magic could enhance calculation ability—
then…
maybe it was time.
Time for the Level 5s to get involved.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"Let's see…"
"How far can we push this?"
"Maybe…"
"we'll create a few Level 6s for fun."