A Scientific Urban Detective

Lin Wuming had already anticipated that he couldn't defeat a Level 5—being defeated or even killed by "Meltdowner" wasn't entirely unacceptable, assuming he actually went to war with Mugino Shizuri.

But the problem was, there was currently no conflict between them, and Mugino Shizuri had no intention of fighting him. This attack was actually refracted and launched by Kouji Komoe!

He had clearly knocked her down and rendered her unconscious just now, so how did she wake up so quickly... or was she pretending from the start?

—Indeed, he should learn from Himegami and show no leniency or luck to enemies, going straight for the kill!

Lin Wuming reflected inwardly, feeling that he could even give up resisting and prepare himself mentally for serious injury or even death—even with "Bullet Time," there was no way to deal with this near-light-speed attack, right?

Just then, a pale white figure descended from the sky, landing in front of Lin Wuming.

Without him making the slightest movement, the "Meltdowner" was deflected, burrowing into the ground.

—Accelerator... you finally saved my life this time.

Realizing what had happened and the crisis averted, Lin Wuming immediately exited "Bullet Time" mode.

"Accelerator... thanks." His voice was somewhat hoarse, and after such emotional ups and downs, Lin Wuming could only manage to utter a few somewhat indistinct syllables.

"No," Accelerator shook his head with a serious expression, "It's more like I was meddling in things that weren't my business."

"?" Lin Wuming was confused, wondering if his gratitude wasn't sincere enough and the other party was mocking him?

Then he realized that Accelerator was serious. He genuinely felt that he had rashly interfered in Lin Wuming's battle and done something unnecessary, which was why he apologized.

After all, thanks to the relatively ample time afforded by "Bullet Time," Lin Wuming's surprise, fear, and despair had already been digested during that period.

Moreover, human facial muscles didn't allow Lin Wuming to make such rich and dramatic facial expressions in such a short period of time. As a result, to others, Lin Wuming had a calm poker face throughout, not looking scared at all, and appearing confident.

In addition, Lin Wuming had never given up struggling and resisting. Even knowing that he couldn't block "Meltdowner," he had been constantly generating new telekinetic barriers in front of him to seek a glimmer of hope.

Thus, in Accelerator's perception, Lin Wuming was calm and collected, his telekinetic power was surging, and his presence was extremely strong, giving off an aura of high morale.

Coupled with the boost from urban legends and Accelerator's relatively good subjective impression of him, Accelerator sincerely believed that Lin Wuming was confident in resolving the "Meltdowner" just now.

Lin Wuming was somewhat confused by this, but now was not the time to delve into it, so he had to vaguely gloss over it with a "Well, never mind."

Mugino Shizuri, on the other hand, was annoyed that she had been used as a tool.

Her ruthless attack on Kouji Komoe was partly to vent her anger, but she was used by the other party—deflecting her "Meltdowner" in front of everyone!

As for the subsequent interception of "Meltdowner" by Accelerator, she could accept it. After all, he was the dignified Level 5 Number One, so losing to him wasn't too embarrassing.

But what did this fake count for? Mugino Shizuri didn't believe she was also a Level 5.

It was as if anyone could deflect her "Meltdowner"... Mugino Shizuri would never accept such a thing!

So, still out of displaced anger, and even more infuriated, Mugino Shizuri kicked Kouji Komoe's face without any hesitation.

—Since she wasn't clear about the enemy's superpower or how she deflected "Meltdowner," Mugino Shizuri didn't dare to continue using "Meltdowner" to attack for the time being.

However, that sudden attack just now was Kouji Komoe's last strength. Or rather, it was her survival instinct combined with her hatred for Lin Wuming that forced her to perk up and launch the final attack.

Now, facing Mugino Shizuri's angry kick, she was unable to dodge, and she didn't have the energy to activate her superpower.

Bang!

The girl's originally beautiful face was distorted by the intense impact, and Kouji Komoe's body rolled several times on the ground before stopping completely, unable to rise again.

Seeing this scene, Lin Wuming also felt his face tingle: "That looks really painful!"

Accelerator, who had no concept of pain, gave Lin Wuming a strange look: "That woman is still alive, there's nothing to worry about."

He was right. Mugino Shizuri's soccer kick just now was very explosive. Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be strange to kick someone to death. However, Kouji Komoe, who could host underground gladiatorial fights, was obviously not an ordinary person, so she was still alive, just unconscious.

Of course, Mugino Shizuri wouldn't let it go, and she quickly walked over to continue the abuse.

Just then, a series of explosions and a girl's screams suddenly rang out overhead...

It turned out that the other three members of "Item," plus Hamazura Shiage, had also jumped down from the upper level.

Frenda detonated small bombs all the way down, using the explosive shock waves to decelerate. With Kinuhata Saiai's "Nitrogen Armor" protection, this reckless method of landing was surprisingly effective.

By the way, the one emitting high-pitched screams was actually Hamazura Shiage, who was forced to act together.

The experience of jumping down from a height of fifty meters without any protective measures was simply too stimulating for an ordinary delinquent teenager.

—This is simply suicide!

Although Frenda came up with a clever method, it could no longer be used when approaching the ground.

Because Mugino Shizuri was below, Frenda didn't dare to throw bombs randomly and scare her.

"Are you idiots!" Seeing this scene, Mugino Shizuri couldn't help but shout.

It was good that they were willing to follow her and risk jumping down, but couldn't they be smarter? Couldn't they choose a landing point that was farther away from her?

What did it mean to fall straight towards her head? Did that stupid girl want to show her loyalty, or was she deliberately trying to murder her?

Mugino Shizuri's superpower wasn't good at dealing with this kind of situation, unless she was willing to be ruthless and directly obliterate her companions with a "Meltdowner."

Noticing their predicament, Lin Wuming quickly reached out to help, using his telekinetic power to give them one last buffer and deceleration.

Finally, the four of them managed to land safely.