Chapter 76

"Xiao Qi, why did you...?"

"For Fubari, I like her too, so I secretly investigated a bit. Tsuki asked me to pass on a message to you — 'Go ahead, permission has been granted.' You understand, right?"

How could Saito Riko not understand what Shizuri Kuroko said? Bai Yue must have made some deal with the upper echelons again.

In fact, this matter wasn't that serious. STUDY's actions had already disrupted the daily life of Academy City. Bai Yue just sent the information he knew to Aleister, and received the order to 'clear out STUDY.' Moreover, Aleister used up one of his commands to Bai Yue.

However, it was best for Bai Yue to keep this to himself.

With permission granted, the black aura around Saito Riko surged again. Let's pray for STUDY.

Shizuri Kuroko had one more thing to say, which was that Bai Yue had already recovered and was undergoing final checks, and was expected to surprise everyone tomorrow.

Soon, to save Fubari and Jenny, a plan was formulated by Shizuri Kuroko. As someone with no combat ability and a klutz, Shizuri Kuroko could only contribute by formulating the plan.

To prepare for the next day, everyone immediately set to work according to the plan.

Kamijou Misa contacted the Judgment members, informed them of everything, and requested assistance.

Kanagawa Hikaru contacted her father for aid, while Shokuhara Tsuchiyo memorized the operation manual for the latest facilities of Kanagawa Aviation.

Everyone began preparing for the battle the next day.

The next morning, just as the members of STUDY were feeling smug about the impending revolution, everyone was already waiting at the entrance of the Academy Council's venue.

Bai Zekou was at the first venue, Kamijou Misa at the second, the trio of Kanagawa Hikaru at the third, and Shokuhara Tsuchiyo and Saito Riko at the fourth.

Misaka Mikoto was on a high-rise with Fubari, waiting for the moment to act.

"Uninvited guests, but what can you do against twenty thousand mechanical armors?" Yutaka Haruki didn't take these obstacles seriously, but he had no idea that there was another force beyond his control.

A large number of Judgment members appeared at each venue, not just from the 7th School District, but from other districts as well, providing unexpected support. This sudden reinforcement made Yutaka Haruki feel very uneasy.

"Those who disrupt the order of Academy City, we, bearing this [Shield] badge, will not forgive you!"

"It's just suppressing the [Security Officers], don't get too cocky!"

"We are [Judgment]!"

At this moment, Misaka Mikoto was already leading Fubari towards the enemy's location.

With the assistance of the Judgment members, the people at the venues worked together to prevent the mechanical armors from breaking out. At this time, a mechanical armor broke through the defense and charged towards Kamijou Misa. By the time Kamijou Misa reacted, it was too late.

Bang!

"Kurotsuma..."

The one who saved Kamijou Misa was Kurotsuma Wataru. Concerned about Kamijou Misa's safety, Kurotsuma Wataru, who had heard about this at the base, put on a special military spring bandage and rushed over.

"I'm here to help you."

"From now on, all the main combat personnel of the dark organization Protect will participate in the clearance of STUDY. Xiao Qi, the cleanup after the operation is up to you."

"No problem, Yue, go ahead, leave it to us. Be careful."

Bai Yue smiled, indicating that he understood, and then rushed towards the direction Misaka Mikoto had gone.

Yutaka Haruki, stationed at the base, never expected to be confronted. When Misaka Mikoto invaded, he hastily dispatched the remaining mechanical armors to try to stop her.

However, how powerful is a Level 5? After confirming that the mechanical armors were unmanned, a massive electrical attack swept the field, occasionally accompanied by a few super electromagnetic cannons, leaving the members of STUDY stunned.

With no choice, STUDY had to use their last resort, two members piloting two large machines heading to the fourth venue, while simultaneously blocking all radio waves in the four venues.

Misaka Mikoto also encountered three large mechanical armors, though unmanned, they were equipped with atomic disintegration weapons created using the data of the fourth.

However, STUDY made a fatal mistake. They subconsciously thought they were superior, but in reality, they underestimated others. ITEM, also a dark organization, would not fail to investigate being used.

The three mechanical armors were just about to act when they were pierced by several beams. At this point, ITEM also made their appearance.

Misaka Mikoto had no time to interact with the members of ITEM. Fubari's time was running out, so she took advantage of ITEM's appearance to break through the blockade and rush towards the destination.

The two pilots in the fourth venue fired machine guns at the Judgment members, all of which were blocked by Saito Riko.

To be honest, after joining the dark organization, Saito Riko had only heard Bai Yue say that the dark organization was dark, but today she truly felt how they didn't value human life. Coupled with the pent-up anger in her chest, she completely lost control!

If Bai Yue were here or if anyone who had seen Bai Yue in his berserk state at the beach were here, they would notice that Saito Riko's aura was very similar to Bai Yue's that day, just not as exaggerated.

At this moment, there was no doubt that Saito Riko had crossed that threshold, becoming the ninth Level 5 in Academy City!

A visible whirlwind rose in front of Saito Riko, blocking the attacks of the large mechanical armors. The air vortex she used during her physical examination appeared in over a dozen places.

At this moment, Saito Riko's control ability was much stronger than before. The ability that Bai Yue had teased as a simulated Rasengan had become extremely destructive.

The two pilots sensed something was wrong and immediately tried to evade, but they didn't completely avoid it. The areas they were hit were destroyed by the chaotic air currents.

Saito Riko aimed at the mechanical joints. After both machines were damaged, she flew to one of them and stomped hard, a powerful compressed air column crushing the entire machine. If the pilot inside had reacted a bit slower, they would have been crushed into a pulp.

Saito Riko frowned, not because she didn't achieve her goal, but because she realized her state was off. Although it was similar to Bai Yue's situation, Bai Yue had been in control, while she clearly wasn't herself.

While Saito Riko was reflecting, the other pilot attacked her. Annoyed, Saito Riko mercilessly fired a large "Rasengan" to destroy the machine, this time holding back and avoiding the cockpit.

After destroying the two machines, Saito Riko felt dizzy and collapsed. The black aura gradually dissipated.

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