Chapter 52

On this afternoon, Saten Riko planned to take a shortcut to the location where she had made plans with Misaka Mikoto and others. However, she encountered a group of delinquents. Although she could handle it herself like Misaka Mikoto, Saten Riko's control over her abilities was still weak. If she were to fight, she might end up with serious injuries. Therefore, Saten Riko notified Shizuri Kagari, who was a member of the Judgment Committee.

Soon, Shirai Kuroko used her ability to bring Shizuri Kagari to Saten Riko's side. Just as they were about to say something, Misaka Mikoto appeared, along with Shokuhou Misaki, who had just finished some business at Tokiwadai.

"Found you! I was wondering why everyone wasn't here yet. What are you all doing?" Misaka Mikoto completely ignored the delinquents.

Shokuhou Misaki found the delinquents even more annoying. Without waiting for them to speak, she pressed the remote control in her hand, using her ESP to make them confess.

The others, except for Misaka Mikoto, were seeing Shokuhou Misaki's abilities for the first time. Misaka Mikoto had seen them before, but only when they were used against her. Seeing this scene, she couldn't help but comment, "As always, a formidable ability."

Shokuhou Misaki smiled. In the past, Misaka Mikoto had called her ability despicable, but now she had changed her tune. Moreover, these friends were genuinely friendly with her, which made her very happy. She couldn't help but think of her old friend Dolly. Thinking of Dolly, Shokuhou Misaki's expression darkened. She was somewhat aware of the clone project involving Misaka Mikoto and knew that Shirai Tsukuyomi must be aware of it, but she didn't know how Shirai Tsukuyomi planned to handle the situation.

"Alright, let's hurry. The store will close soon," Misaka Mikoto said.

Today, they had come out to buy gifts for tomorrow's visit to the hospital. They planned to visit Kanzaki Banri, one of Mikan Kasuga's students, along with Shingetsu Kikyou.

The next morning, they met at Tokiwadai and then went to the hospital together. On the way, Shizuri Kagari and Shingetsu Kikyou bought a lot of sweets at a cake shop, making Shokuhou Misaki extremely jealous. However, she had a tendency to gain weight easily. In the past, her subordinates kept an eye on her, but now, living with Shirai Tsukuyomi, no one was watching her. To avoid becoming a little fatty, she had to control herself.

At Tokiwadai, Shizuri Kagari, Saten Riko, and Shingetsu Kikyou waited at the entrance for Misaka Mikoto and Shirai Kuroko. Shokuhou Misaki, on the other hand, went to her faction, as she hadn't been there for a long time and needed to handle some affairs. The work from yesterday wasn't enough to finish everything, and she still had some matters to address today.

Finally, after finishing her work, Shokuhou Misaki came to the entrance and found everyone waiting for her. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. This is what friends are, people who give you warmth when you need it.

Together, they went to the hospital. While filling out the visitor information, they encountered Hozumi Aizawa and Teitoku Kakine, who were dressed as security officers.

"Teacher Hozumi and Teacher Teitoku," Saten Riko greeted them.

"Are you here to visit someone today?"

"Yes."

"Why are you here, teachers? Has something happened?" Shirai Kuroko was sometimes overly sensitive.

"No, just one of the radical activists we dealt with is being treated here. He has passed the critical stage, and we are preparing to transfer him to the security officers' affiliated hospital to get all the information out of him."

"Radical activists?" Saten Riko was a bit puzzled by the term.

"Yes, there are still many problems in this city," Hozumi Aizawa realized that some things were not suitable for students to know and decided to gloss over it.

"Oh? Is that so? Teacher Hozumi, if you need help, I can assist too~" Shokuhou Misaki rarely offered to help, but since Hozumi Aizawa was a teacher who got along well with Shirai Tsukuyomi, she made an exception.

"Who are you?" Hozumi Aizawa looked at Shokuhou Misaki with confusion, knowing only that she had an ambiguous relationship with Shirai Tsukuyomi.

"My name is Shokuhou Misaki. I'm sure you've heard of it, Teacher Hozumi~"

"Shokuhou... wait, could it be—Level 5, the strongest psychic in Academy City—'Telepathy'?"

"Yes, if you need help, I can make that guy spill everything right now~"

Hozumi Aizawa thought for a moment and then sighed, "No, that's our job as security officers."

The group said goodbye to Hozumi Aizawa and went to Kanzaki Banri's ward. Shizuri Kagari took out the cake they had bought and shared it with everyone. Shokuhou Misaki, however, walked out of the room. For someone with a tendency to gain weight, the temptation of sweets was too great.

At this moment, Shokuhou Misaki received a call from Shirai Tsukuyomi, but it was from the dark side base. Shokuhou Misaki immediately sensed something was wrong, looked back, and went to a corner where no one was around to answer the call.

"Tsukuyomi, what's up?"

"Misaki, for our second mission in the dark side, you should be at the hospital where Kanzaki Banri is. Assist the security officers in preventing the radical activists from escaping and get all the information out of them."

"Understood. I want a reward when I get back~ Don't worry, I won't tell Riko~"

"Cough, we'll talk about it when you get back. Bye."

Shirai Tsukuyomi hung up hurriedly, unable to handle Shokuhou Misaki's advances.

After telling the people in the ward that she was going to buy something, Shokuhou Misaki went to the ward where the radical activists were being treated. She saw two people pushing a cart towards the ward and smiled.

"Too bad, your disguise can't fool me." In the next moment, she activated her ability.

When Hozumi Aizawa arrived, she saw the two people kneeling on the ground, continuously bowing.

"What's going on?"

"Teacher Hozumi, following the orders of the dark side's Protect Minister, Shirai Tsukuyomi, I am assisting the security officers in handling this matter. Please guide me, Teacher Hozumi~"

Hozumi Aizawa was silent for a moment. Previously, Shokuhou Misaki's help was voluntary, but now it was a mandatory intervention. However, it was good, as the matter would likely be resolved quickly.

The radical activists in the room were still waiting for their savior. When Hozumi Aizawa and Shokuhou Misaki entered the room with the two brainwashed individuals, they were stunned.

On the way back, Shokuhou Misaki casually bought "a little" more sweets downstairs, claiming it was to cover up the facts. As for the real situation, everyone understood.

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