Chapter 78

The days of suppressing STUDY seem like they were just yesterday... Just yesterday, oh...

Cough, cough... Why is Bai Jingyue so sentimental? Because he has been dealing with various incidents and hospitalizations recently, and like Touma, he has completely forgotten about his summer homework.

No... Touma did not lose his memory like in the original story, nor did he have so many things to deal with, which means—

—Am I the only one who hasn’t done my homework?

Yesterday, he was still sighing about wanting to protect such a daily life, but who will protect his daily life!

My homework... who can help me...

Bai Jingyue is not incapable of writing, but the amount is just too much... It seems he hasn't touched a single word of his summer homework.

What a tragedy...

Looking at the time, he immediately realized that he absolutely couldn't complete the task, so he decided to give up.

Bai Jingyue decided not to write and went out with Saten Ryouko.

As a result...

"Saten, why haven't you finished your homework yet? As a student..."

"Don't talk to me like that, I don't believe you have finished it either."

"Naive, summer homework, sigh, Kari? What's the matter, I'll be right there!"

Sensing the situation was not good, Bai Jingyue immediately found an excuse to hang up the phone. Whether this reason would lead to him kneeling on a washboard at night... actually, Sera Operia and Saten Ryouko have a pretty good relationship... right?

Bai Jingyue could only think that he had come up with a bad excuse.

Actually, he should have thought about Saten Ryouko doing her homework earlier. If it weren't for Saten Ryouko saying she was going back to her old house to do her homework yesterday, he wouldn't have remembered about the summer homework at all. But he didn't expect that Saten Ryouko would still be doing it at home.

Sighing, Bai Jingyue could only look for someone else to keep him company.

Miyuki Shizune and Tsuzuri Toshinobu were discussing science, so forget it; Kurotsugi Wataru... was still in the hospital; Himegami Ako? She was playing cards with Jenny, Fibril, and Misaka Natsumi; Sera Operia? She had to go back to Tokiwadai to handle some matters today.

As a result, Bai Jingyue was the only one who came to the street.

While walking, Bai Jingyue passed by the Tokiwadai dormitory and saw Misaka Mikoto being followed by a sunny boy. Misaka Mikoto was trying hard to get rid of him, but with little effect.

Although he didn't know why this magician would come without the "Touma faction," it was clear that he, as Aleister's subordinate, couldn't just stand by.

Although it would scare Misaka Mikoto, it was better to resolve the issue sooner.

Approaching the magician disguised as Hara Hikaru from behind, he placed his hand on the magician's shoulder. In an instant, a layer of ice covered the magician's body.

"Yue! What are you doing? He is the grandson of our school's chairman, you can't just—"

Misaka Mikoto didn't know the truth and thought Bai Jingyue was doing this for her. Thinking about it, she felt a pang of jealousy. Why would it be Bai Jingyue?

Not noticing Misaka Mikoto's thoughts, Bai Jingyue just informed her about the magician's identity: "Misaka, he is a magician in disguise. You can have the security guards rescue the chairman's grandson. I'll take him away."

"Huh?" Misaka Mikoto was taken aback, not expecting this situation. But why would a magician be here? "Wait!"

"What's wrong? Is there anything else?"

"Call me Mikoto." She originally wanted to ask about the magician, but in the end, she chose this question.

Misaka Mikoto's voice was extremely soft, but Bai Jingyue, with his excellent hearing, still heard it. But Bai Jingyue really wished he hadn't. However, it's just a name, right? He must be overthinking it.

"Oh... then Mikoto, I'll be going."

"Okay." Hearing Bai Jingyue call her by her name, Misaka Mikoto's face turned slightly red.

As Bai Jingyue was taking the magician past an alley, he encountered Tsuchimikado Motoharu.

"Hey~ Yue~ Can I take the person in your hands?" For the GROUP, which urgently needed talent, this magician could play a crucial role.

"Tsuchimikado... Sure! How much?"

Huh? Tsuchimikado Motoharu didn't understand the situation. Aren't they friends? Talking about money hurts feelings!

"Yue, our relationship."

"Undercover dealings, talking about feelings hurts the money~"

"Tsk." Tsuchimikado Motoharu was a bit frustrated. Most of his affairs were known to Bai Jingyue, and every time he talked to Bai Jingyue, he ended up at a disadvantage.

"One favor, we'll do it for free once."

"Deal." Bai Jingyue agreed to the deal, after all, Tsuchimikado Motoharu's undercover group would have the first Level 6.

Thinking about the first Level 6, today seemed to be the day when Accelerator saved Index. He could go and see. That Taki Akihisa, Bai Jingyue also despised him very much.

Thinking about it, he acted. He partially thawed the magician to prevent him from suffocating to death, then Bai Jingyue headed to the research institute where the Absolute Ability Plan was conducted.

If Bai Jingyue was not mistaken, he should be able to see Taki Akihisa there.

Wait, it's still morning... Why go so early?

Bored, Bai Jingyue found a family restaurant and ordered a cup of coffee, planning to pass the time. After a while, he saw Touma and Index walk in.

"Touma!"

"Yue!"

"Touma, why are you here?"

"Bringing Index to eat. Index insisted on coming out for a meal today." Touma said with a hint of helplessness. Index's appetite... he didn't know how much money he would spend today.

"By the way, Touma, have you done your homework?"

"Already finished."

...

"Heresy!" Although Bai Jingyue had expected it, he was still angry and left immediately. Just as he walked a short distance, the sound of breaking glass came.

Bai Jingyue turned around and thought, it seemed to be a magician trying to save someone, so there was no need to act. And it's definitely not out of jealousy towards Touma, definitely not.

After a while, Touma ran out and was delighted to see Bai Jingyue, but Bai Jingyue immediately dismissed Touma's thoughts. If it was revenge, how could he help? Besides, the matter would be resolved perfectly in the end.

"After helping Index last time, I was warned. I shouldn't get involved in matters of the Magic Side."

Bai Jingyue's reason was very strong. After all, Touma, warned by Stiyl, knew about the conflict between the Magic Side and the Science Side. As a Level 5, Bai Jingyue not participating was normal.

"Then I'll go."

"Good luck!"

After sending Touma off, Bai Jingyue found a park and sat on a recliner, waiting for night to fall. While waiting, he seriously pondered a question—where is the future?

The upcoming Third World War, followed by the chaos of the Magi, when would he be able to live a peaceful and comfortable life?

Sighing, Bai Jingyue could only plan for the future step by step.

Seeing that the time was about right, Bai Jingyue headed to the destination, just in time to see Accelerator start treating Last Order. Thinking about it, since he was the one who defeated Accelerator, if he appeared now, it would only make Accelerator resentful. Even if he saved him, he would probably be hated.

Bai Jingyue quietly froze the insides of Taki Akihisa's two guns and then left. Without his guns, Taki Akihisa was no longer a threat. As for Taki Akihisa's fate... do I even need to say?

When the treatment reached a critical point, Taki Akihisa fired at Accelerator, but there was no reaction. Then, after the treatment, Accelerator, who had freed his hands, crushed Taki Akihisa's hands. Feeling strange, Accelerator checked the pistols and found that the insides had turned to ice, which reminded him of someone, the one who defeated him and replaced him as the strongest.

"Tsk."

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