Chapter 94

Jiebiao Danxi never expected that Bai Jingyue, the first ranked in Academy City, would appear here with Shizuri Misaki. The moment she saw the two, she felt a chill, and immediately wanted to teleport away.

However, Shizuri Misaki reacted even faster. She started preparing her ability before Jiebiao Danxi even saw the two. In just a moment, Shizuri Misaki had taken control of Jiebiao Danxi.

When she was about to give Jiebiao Danxi an order, Shizuri Misaki accidentally saw Jiebiao Danxi's memories and raised an eyebrow. "Yue, I found something very interesting."

"Hmm? What is it?"

"This girl, Jiebiao Danxi, has contacted an organization outside of Academy City with the intention of seizing the remains of the Tree Diagram Designer. The plan is set for tomorrow."

"That's perfect. Xiao Qi, give her a suggestion. When she uses her ability to move the remains for the first time, swap the fake and the real one. Then let her go through with it. Many people are watching this thing, and we might even have to destroy the fake one in the end."

"Alright." Shizuri Misaki implanted a suggestion in Jiebiao Danxi's mind. As soon as Jiebiao Danxi used her ability to move the box containing the remains, the real and fake ones would be swapped.

"Also, just in case, give her another suggestion: don't attack Bai Hezi's vital points when she meets her."

Bai Hezi, as a member of the Judgment Committee, would definitely be involved in this. The world had already deviated significantly from the original story, and Bai Jingyue didn't dare bet on whether Bai Hezi would only suffer non-fatal injuries. Originally, Bai Jingyue wanted to make Jiebiao Danxi not attack Bai Hezi at all, but that would leave too many loopholes, and the suggestion would fail. Besides, it would be good for Bai Hezi to suffer a bit. If there really was a third world war, Bai Hezi's recklessness could easily lead to trouble.

Of course, Bai Jingyue never expected that Bai Hezi had already guessed the cause of the entire incident.

After implanting the two suggestions, Shizuri Misaki erased Jiebiao Danxi's memory of seeing them today and gave her a final suggestion: forget the coordinates recorded in the first suggestion after executing it.

With that, Bai Jingyue and Shizuri Misaki's preparations and follow-up work were complete. They already knew the size of the box from reading Jiebiao Danxi's memories.

Thus, everything was ready except for the final push.

The next day, Bai Hezi had a stiff face all day, deep in thought. In the end, she decided to stay with Misaka Mikoto to keep an eye on her.

After school, Bai Hezi begged Misaka Mikoto to go shopping with her, all to prevent her from acting on her own and destroying the research institute as she did a month ago.

In the lingerie store, Bai Hezi noticed that Misaka Mikoto was standing outside, looking up at the sky with a serious expression. Following Misaka Mikoto's gaze, Bai Hezi saw a message broadcast from a blimp in the sky: "The U.S. space shuttle launch was successful."

Instantly, Bai Hezi was even more certain of her guess. Something must have happened to the Tree Diagram Designer, and Misaka Mikoto didn't want it to be restored.

"Sister, what's wrong? You don't seem to be in a good mood," Bai Hezi asked, pretending to know nothing.

"Ah? Nothing, just a bit uncomfortable. Come on, let's finish shopping. I feel bad for making you come along," Misaka Mikoto quickly changed the subject. She wanted to handle the matter with the Tree Diagram Designer on her own.

"Sister, you should take this opportunity to pick out some lingerie suitable for the ace of Tokiwadai!" Bai Hezi tried her best to hold Misaka Mikoto back, preventing her from disappearing on her own.

At that moment, a phone call came in.

"Hello? Shokuhatsu... a robbery? Shouldn't that be handled by the security personnel? District 23? The one involved in aerospace development...?" Bai Hezi suddenly realized something was wrong. The item being robbed could very well be the Tree Diagram Designer that Misaka Mikoto wanted to destroy! And Misaka Mikoto had heard everything she said!

"I'll be there right away." Bai Hezi immediately hung up the phone, looking at Misaka Mikoto, who seemed to have heard nothing, with a conflicted heart.

In the end, her duty as a member of the Judgment Committee made Bai Hezi rush to Branch 177. Now she just wanted to quickly retrieve the Tree Diagram Designer. As for what to do afterward? She would deal with it later.

Before parting, Bai Hezi specifically asked Misaka Mikoto to help hide some things to prevent the dorm supervisor from checking, intending to keep her from going out.

Misaka Mikoto smiled and responded, "Sure, no problem. I'll hide the things well. By the way, come home early today. The weather might change tonight."

"Okay." How could Bai Hezi not understand Misaka Mikoto's meaning? Misaka Mikoto was planning to act!

But Bai Hezi couldn't stop Misaka Mikoto. This matter couldn't be openly discussed; it had to be resolved secretly!

Upon arriving at Branch 177, Bai Hezi quickly reviewed the case video.

The video clearly showed a specially designed box, capable of being stored in space, being stolen.

"Is this it?"

"Shokuhatsu, what's the criminal's escape route?"

"They abandoned the car on the side of the road and fled to the underground street."

Bai Hezi found this strange. In such a situation, driving should be faster!

"Because of a traffic jam caused by a malfunctioning traffic light."

Shokuhatsu Shizuri sighed, "That's really rare."

Bai Hezi immediately thought of Misaka Mikoto. Electrical abilities were indeed convenient at times.

"Shokuhatsu, you're in charge of tracking the fugitives." After saying this, Bai Hezi rushed out. Misaka Mikoto was already in action, and she had to move quickly.

On a street, several men in black suits ran quickly. They were the ones who had stolen the remains, and they only wanted to reach the handover point as soon as possible. If they were caught, they would face a terrible fate.

As they ran into an alley, a figure appeared in front of them.

Bai Hezi first moved the box containing the remains behind her, then announced to the men, "I am a member of the Judgment Committee. Do I need to explain why I'm here?"

The men immediately drew their guns. There was no question of surrendering; only life or death.

Seeing the men draw their guns, Bai Hezi instantly teleported above them, kicked down three of them, and pinned them with steel needles. The remaining two, seeing Bai Hezi easily subdue the others, immediately fled, hoping to escape.

After driving the men away, Bai Hezi approached the box containing the remains. If she wanted to, she could destroy it right now.

Just as Bai Hezi was about to make her decision, a call from Misaka Mikoto came in.

"Sister?"

"I have a favor to ask. Where are you now?"

"Um..." Bai Hezi didn't know what to say. Should she tell Misaka Mikoto that her target was with her?

"Are you still working? Sorry, sorry, I'm disturbing you."

"No, what favor do you need?" As she spoke, Bai Hezi sat on the box containing the remains.

"I heard from a junior that there will be a room inspection. I have something to do and can't go back. Could you hide my personal items for me? You'll have to hide your own things yourself, Hezi."

Bai Hezi had anticipated that Misaka Mikoto wouldn't return to the dorm, but she didn't expect the call to come at this moment.

Bai Hezi was about to respond, indicating that she understood, but then she felt a sense of weightlessness.

When Bai Hezi came to, she found herself lying on the ground.