A Scientific Urban Detective

In preparation for the surgery, Hagane Mitsumi had to visit the hospital frequently in the first few days after school started, and eventually even had to be hospitalized directly.

However, two days later, she was seen returning home with bandages wrapped around her hands and feet.

"In order not to affect daily life, and to confirm the treatment effect, the repair surgery will be carried out in batches," Hagane Mitsumi explained. "First the hands and feet, then the body parts, and finally the face."

After all, she was like her own "daughter", so even though the surgery was not difficult, Dr. Sakurai still showed twelve thousand points of caution.

Of course, Hagane Mitsumi also had her own will in this—if she completed all the surgeries in one go, she would have to lie in bed for dozens of days.

Compared to that, Hagane Mitsumi chose to be hospitalized for only two or three days each time, and then go home to recuperate.

Facing the two young boys and girls at home who were both "recovering from injuries", Yomikawa Aiho also had a headache.

Fortunately, even during the recuperation period, Lin Wuming did not miss any of the housework he was supposed to do, and he could also take care of Hagane Mitsumi, who also needed to recuperate.

As a result, they did not cause any additional burden to Yomikawa Aiho.

Moreover, because they needed to recover from their injuries, Lin Wuming and Hagane Mitsumi basically did not go out, and even the activities of Judgment were suspended.

Not going out also meant that they would not suddenly create a big news story, which also made Yomikawa Aiho feel at ease.

All three people in the family were satisfied with this kind of life.

Thus, the first half of September passed peacefully without any disturbances.

Except for Misaki Shokuhou visiting downstairs more and more frequently, everything was no different from when the summer vacation had just started…

Oh, the biggest difference was that Yomikawa Aiho seemed to be busier.

After all, starting school did not mean that the work of the Anti-Skill was no longer needed. Yomikawa Aiho actually had to juggle both jobs at the same time, and sometimes she was so busy that she didn't even have time to go home.

The same was true for Teacher Tetsu装綴里, or rather, this was the normal life for most Anti-Skill teachers in Family Side Apartment.

No wonder they were given such an almost "free" housing benefit. Such a workload directly dispelled Lin Wuming's idea of becoming an Anti-Skill member in the future.

However, Lin Wuming is now officially certified by the Anti-Skill as a special advisor—officially registered, the same level as the Level 5 "Mental Out".

This was also specially applied for by Yomikawa Aiho for him—with the identity of a special advisor, even a minor can exceptionally apply for a legal gun permit.

Yes, the 400,000-yen Dellinger pocket pistol has returned to Lin Wuming's hands, and he no longer has to hide it secretly in the locker, but can carry it openly.

Lin Wuming specially added a storage compartment on the armrest of the new wheelchair to store the pistol and bullets.

—Once the injuries on my body are healed, it will be the strongest state at its peak!

Lin Wuming thought to himself, unless the opponent is a Level 5, he should have nothing to fear in the current Academy City.

……

Then, on the third weekend after school started, an unexpected guest arrived at the house.

This weekend was also Yomikawa Aiho's rare day off.

Just as she was preparing to relax at home like a salted fish and do nothing, a woman who called herself Kikyo Yoshikawa rang the doorbell.

Lin Wuming and Hagane Mitsumi happened to go to the hospital for a check-up that day. After returning home, they found a strange female guest in the living room.

This was a short-haired, intellectual, and researcher-like young woman; the opposite of Yomikawa Aiho, the physical education teacher and Anti-Skill member.

Yomikawa Aiho laid out beer and various snacks and side dishes, warmly entertaining the visiting guest.

In the case where she couldn't use the kitchen, this was the most she could do.

"Speaking of which, Yomikawa, you've regressed recently. I haven't seen you in a few months, and you don't even know how to cook with a rice cooker?" Because she was a long-time friend, Kikyo Yoshikawa joked without any politeness.

Then she saw the two children coming in.

Lin Wuming, who was in the wheelchair, came in first, and stared at Kikyo Yoshikawa, and they were both stunned.

"Gue...guest?" Lin Wuming subconsciously looked back at Hagane Mitsumi. He was well aware of his facial recognition ability, and he couldn't be sure for a moment whether this was a teacher he had encountered in the apartment elevator before.

Hagane Mitsumi looked carefully and shook her head softly: "I don't recognize her."

—Not an Anti-Skill member? It's the first time I've encountered this situation where a friend from outside comes to visit.

Lin Wuming quickly entered the state. Putting aside everything else, today's dinner must be increased, and there must be several hard dishes.

Because Yomikawa Aiho and Tetsu装綴里 had said that they would invite Teacher Tsukuyomi Komoe to come to their house as a guest, Lin Wuming had always been preparing, and the refrigerator was always stocked with rich ingredients.

It's a pity that Lin Wuming didn't get to see what the legendary legal loli looked like until the end of the summer vacation.

However, the preparations made to entertain guests were not in vain—couldn't they be used now?

"Yomikawa! What's going on with these two children?" Kikyo Yoshikawa looked even more surprised than Lin Wuming and the others.

Yomikawa Aiho showed a helpless expression: "Don't you read any news at all?"

"Huh? Is this a major event worth reporting?" Kikyo Yoshikawa was even more surprised. "You know, when I'm working, I don't pay attention to what's happening outside."

"Okay, I'm convinced." Yomikawa Aiho smiled wryly, and then began to introduce each other, "Lin Wuming and Hagane Mitsumi, for various reasons, I am now their guardian, so they also live here."

"Eh~" Kikyo Yoshikawa drew out her tone and teased, "This really doesn't seem like something you would do, Yomikawa."

"What are you talking about, don't underestimate me!" Yomikawa Aiho retorted casually, and then looked at the two people at the door and said, "Wuming, Hagane, this is Kikyo Yoshikawa, a researcher by profession, and also my friend. She's here to visit today."

"Hello, Teacher Yoshikawa." In Academy City, when students face adults, it is always correct to call them "teacher" by default.

Lin Wuming was too lazy to struggle too much with the titles, and directly chose the safest way to call her.

Although he was calm on the surface, Lin Wuming's mind was full of turbulent waves.

—Kikyo Yoshikawa! The core researcher of the "Mass Production Ability User" project, the clue that I and Misaki Shokuhou have been unable to find… has appeared!

She definitely knows the whereabouts of those 20,000 Misaka sisters.