A Scientific Urban Detective

Because they joined the Disciplinary Committee around the same time, Kazari Uiharu, Lin Wuming, and Komori Kimi were "同期" (same period), and even formed a group to act together for a while.

However, as Lin Wuming frequently got involved in various unusual events, Kazari Uiharu began to guide newer recruits as a "senior," and their group naturally disbanded.

But after all, they were colleagues, and Lin Wuming and Komori Kimi were both the "hard to deal with" type, which led to Kazari Uiharu becoming one of the people in the Disciplinary Committee closest to them.

So they still kept in touch.

Of course, under normal circumstances, Kazari Uiharu would call Komori Kimi, who was also a girl; as for Lin Wuming, he talked to Kurozuma Wataru more often.

Whenever Kazari Uiharu took the initiative to call, there was a high probability that something had happened, and she was communicating in a business-like manner as a "Disciplinary Committee member."

This time was no exception. After answering the phone, Kazari Uiharu asked directly: "Wuming, are you patrolling the abandoned district between the 10th and 7th school districts?"

"Patrolling... have I already walked to the 10th school district?" Lin Wuming asked in surprise, then looked at his arm—he wasn't wearing the Disciplinary Committee armband. "But I'm just taking a walk."

"Taking a walk..." Kazari Uiharu sighed softly, "As expected of you, you can cause such a commotion even just by taking a walk."

"I'm still on vacation, but I can't just sit idly by when I encounter violent incidents, right?" Lin Wuming explained, then asked, "So, what happened?"

"Heh, what do you think, 'Hero'?" Kazari Uiharu retorted.

Because Lin Wuming had been "showing off his skills" everywhere, although he didn't arrest anyone, some people inevitably spread the news.

Similar incidents occurred frequently in the same area, quickly attracting the attention of the security forces and the Disciplinary Committee.

However, after discovering that Lin Wuming was the one causing trouble, the two major organizations were immediately relieved and didn't even bother to send someone over to check.

In the end, they just had Kazari Uiharu, who had a good relationship with Lin Wuming, call to inquire about the situation.

After learning the reason, Lin Wuming didn't hide anything and explained his situation.

To this, Kazari Uiharu could only sigh again, "As expected of Wuming."

Immediately afterward, Lin Wuming heard some small commotion on the other end of the phone, vaguely hearing someone shouting "Senior Wuming" or something.

Then Kazari Uiharu continued, "By the way, Wuming, if you're free now, would you like to meet up?"

"I do have time, but Komori isn't with me."

"Eh, Komori isn't with you? That's rare," Kazari Uiharu exclaimed, "But it's okay, to be honest, the two kids on my side want to meet you—you know, I'm training new recruits."

Lin Wuming was a recognized "hero" of the Disciplinary Committee. It's no exaggeration to say that a large portion of this year's Disciplinary Committee recruits chose to join because of Lin Wuming's influence.

"Are the new recruits you're guiding Shirai Kuroko and Uiharu Kazari?" Lin Wuming asked.

A cheer of "Great, Senior still remembers us!" came from the other end of the phone.

—Looks like I guessed right.

Lin Wuming naturally wouldn't refuse. After asking Kazari Uiharu for their location, he turned on the navigation and moved over.

"You heard that, I'm going to meet some friends later," Lin Wuming said, turning to Final Order.

"Don't worry, Misaka won't be exposed! Misaka Misaka confidently guarantees," said Final Order.

Final Order and Misaka Mikoto had a significant difference in body size, so there was no need to worry about exposing her "clone" identity. She could even show up with Misaka Mikoto openly.

As long as she didn't let it slip herself.

...

"Really? Senior Wuming is coming?" Uiharu Kazari said excitedly.

"Yes," Kazari Uiharu said, putting away her phone, "Let's continue patrolling, Wuming will find us."

"But," Shirai Kuroko questioned, "I heard that Senior Wuming is terrible with directions. Can he really find us?"

Kazari Uiharu shook her phone: "I shared my real-time location with him, the rest is up to the machine—Wuming's wheelchair has an automatic navigation function. As long as he doesn't mess with it, I believe he'll find us soon."

So, according to the original plan, Kazari Uiharu continued today's patrol work with the two new recruits.

The next stop was the bank.

Because Kazari Uiharu wanted to handle some business for her roommate, she specifically planned today's patrol route, so she could also take care of some personal matters.

The Disciplinary Committee was a volunteer organization, and it was summer vacation, so there were no strict regulations, and they were not prohibited from doing some personal things on the side.

"You can wait for me outside, or go across the street to rest," Kazari Uiharu said, taking off her armband, to the two new recruits.

Across the street was a mobile vending cart selling cold drinks, a perfect resting spot in this hot summer, very tempting.

"Isn't the bank a patrol location?" Shirai Kuroko asked.

"No," Kazari Uiharu said, "Strictly speaking, our Disciplinary Committee's jurisdiction is only within the campus. Even off-campus patrols are limited to public areas. The bank is beyond the scope of what we students can manage. So, if we're going in, it's best to take off the armband."

Because she was going to handle personal business, Kazari Uiharu felt it was better to enter the bank in her individual capacity, rather than as a member of the Disciplinary Committee.

Of course, this was just her personal preference, and there were no corresponding regulations.

But Kazari Uiharu was a senior, so the two new recruits, Shirai Kuroko and Uiharu Kazari, followed suit and took off their armbands, following her into the bank.

As newcomers, their attitude was very proper. They wouldn't do something like let their senior do all the work while they hid aside to rest.

Kazari Uiharu didn't refuse their company, so the three of them entered the bank lobby together.

Suddenly, Kazari Uiharu stopped, pushed up her glasses, and looked around.

Taking out her phone and handing it to Uiharu Kazari with as natural a movement as possible, Kazari Uiharu lowered her voice and said, "Wuming is coming, you wait for him outside."

Then, in an even lower voice, almost just using lip movements to inform the two new recruits—“Robbers”!