Chapter 80

After the bystanders dispersed, only three people remained in the area: Tsukuyomi, Shirai Kuroko, and the discovered Sherry.

*It should be fine if we don’t catch her now, right? We can just let her off lightly.*

After making up his mind, Tsukuyomi first told Saten Ruiko not to get involved. Although he hadn’t checked yet, Tsukuyomi was certain that Saten Ruiko was a Level 5. Moreover, Saten Ruiko’s use of the "Spiral Sphere" was powerful enough; if she were to attack, Sherry wouldn’t be able to defend herself. The concept of reincarnation was a joke when the speed of reincarnation couldn’t keep up with the speed of destruction.

As for the reason, the fact that Saten Ruiko was still a civilian on the surface was enough. Saten Ruiko wasn’t Misaka Mikoto, who would want to personally take down delinquents.

"Brother!?" Shirai Kuroko was also surprised to see Tsukuyomi. She relaxed, knowing that with Tsukuyomi around, she didn’t need to worry about anything. However, she didn’t expect that Tsukuyomi wouldn’t be on her side this time.

"I am Tsukuyomi of the 177th Branch of Judgment. Surrender now." As he spoke, numerous ice pillars surrounded Sherry, cutting off the space for Shirai Kuroko’s spatial movement.

When Sherry heard the name "Tsukuyomi," her eyes narrowed. She had investigated before coming to Academy City, and she decided to run. Regardless of whether she could win, even if she held her ground, she would be in trouble once reinforcements arrived.

After making her decision, Sherry immediately took out a piece of chalk and began drawing on the ground.

Upon understanding the existence of the "Magic Side," Shirai Kuroko immediately felt something was wrong and planned to teleport to Sherry’s side to interrupt him. However, she realized that Tsukuyomi’s ice was too tightly packed, leaving no space for her to move.

In just a moment of hesitation, Sherry had completed his writing. A massive stone giant emerged from the ground, but Tsukuyomi simply manipulated the ice pillars to grow inward, destroying the stone giant. By the time they looked closely, Sherry had already disappeared, leaving only a hole in the ground.

"Ah! She got away! It’s all your fault, brother!"

"I didn’t know her ability was to manipulate earth. We should quickly notify the security personnel." Tsukuyomi feigned helplessness.

Misaka Mikoto also arrived. She had been nearby and couldn’t bear to see Shirai Kuroko’s dejected face. She remembered that Shirai Kuroko had once mentioned that the distress flare would require a long report afterward.

"Let’s go look over there. You two, good luck." Tsukuyomi quickly left with Saten Ruiko and Himegami Aisa. If they stayed any longer and were taken to the underground street, they would have no excuse.

After they left, Misaka Mikoto looked at Tsukuyomi with a resentful expression, and Shirai Kuroko’s face turned serious.

After parting ways with Misaka Mikoto, Saten Ruiko asked, "Moon?"

Although it was just one word, Tsukuyomi understood what Saten Ruiko meant and answered, as it wasn’t a secret.

"Mission. We shouldn’t get involved in this. Don’t worry, no one will be in danger. I’ll explain when we get back."

Regarding the artificial angel, Touma and Aleister’s plan, Tsukuyomi could tell them a bit more, so they could be prepared.

Since Aleister wanted to put a rein on Kamijou Touma, it had to be a Happy Ending. Otherwise, if a thorn appeared between Touma and Kamijou Touma, the rein wouldn’t be perfect. Moreover, Tsukuyomi, who knew the original story, understood that Sherry’s goal was to create tension, not war.

At most, she would target Kamijou Touma and Index, who belonged to the British Puritan Church, but that would be a full-scale war, which the leaders on both sides wouldn’t allow.

Even Kamijou Touma and Index weren’t something Sherry could handle. Both were seemingly powerless but actually had explosive combat capabilities.

Soon, while wandering in the underground street, Touma and the others encountered Sherry’s detection magic, and Sherry immediately began her attack.

After the underground protective doors closed, Shirai Kuroko and Misaka Mikoto, who were searching for Sherry, met Touma.

"Are you Moon’s classmate?" Misaka Mikoto looked at Touma. She had heard Tsukuyomi talk about him, the person whose right hand could nullify all abilities.

"Ah, yes. You’re... the electric girl from last time."

Although she was annoyed by the nickname, Misaka Mikoto didn’t bother arguing with Touma after understanding what it meant to nullify all abilities. She couldn’t defeat Touma unless she used her Railgun, but the Railgun wasn’t something to use casually on a person, and her other abilities were useless.

Now, Misaka Mikoto’s attention was more focused on the intruder. Although Shirai Kuroko had been opposing her, Misaka Mikoto wasn’t someone who could be easily persuaded.

Understanding that Misaka Mikoto wanted to get involved, Touma frowned. Last night, Tsukuyomi had told him that the "Science Side" shouldn’t act rashly against the "Magic Side." He knew the opponent was a magician, and the electric girl beside him was likely the Level 5 from Tokiwadai—Railgun.

"Hey, you’re a Level 5, right?"

"Yes, what’s the problem?"

"The opponent is a magician. As the strongest combatant on the Science Side, it’s better not to get involved. Leave it to us."

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Not only Misaka Mikoto, but even Index was surprised. When did Touma become so "wise"?

Although she didn’t know where Touma got the idea of the "Magic Side" and "Science Side," after thinking about it, what Touma said seemed to be correct. As for why Tsukuyomi could act on the beach and why Hill could act, Misaka Mikoto didn’t bother thinking about it. Subconsciously, she trusted Tsukuyomi, and thus, she also trusted Hill, who had helped Tsukuyomi.

Since the opponent was a magician, and the possibility of war was at stake, even the most combative Misaka Mikoto wouldn’t act. She couldn’t bear the responsibility of causing a war.

Touma had thought about why he could participate. However, someone who knew about the conflict between the "Science Side" and the "Magic Side" wouldn’t act recklessly.

Misaka Mikoto was mistaken, but regardless of who the opponent was or their identity, if needed, Touma’s version of the Friendship Fist would land on their face.

However, at this moment, Touma was right. This was something only he could resolve.

After deciding, considering the high possibility of Index being attacked, he had Shirai Kuroko move Index and Misaka Mikoto to safety.

Leaving a message for Kamijou Touma to wait for Shirai Kuroko, Touma headed towards the conflict zone.

Of course, under Aleister’s manipulation, Kamijou Touma’s identity was still discovered. To protect Index, Kamijou Touma admitted to being a monster, just to protect his friend.

Seeing Touma’s perfect hero save, Tsukuyomi, who had been observing from the shadows, also left.