A Scientific Urban Detective

After all, he was only bringing a few insulated lunch boxes back with him. Lin Wuming was responsible for the cooking and packing; even Shirai Kuroko did the dishes at the end.

So, in Misaka Mikoto's view, she was just doing a small favor, and it wasn't worth mentioning at all, nor was it enough to make up for Shirai Kuroko's hard work.

After all, Misaka Mikoto was also aware of just how often she violated curfew.

"I think Shirai Kuroko would be happy as long as it's from you," Lin Wuming said meaningfully.

That's Shirai Kuroko we're talking about! Everyone knows that, given her feelings for Misaka Mikoto, she'd be happy for a long time and cherish it like a treasure even if Misaka Mikoto brought back just a bottle of mineral water, let alone a delicious meal above average, right?

"It's not that exaggerated," Misaka Mikoto waved her hand. "But because it's a dish made by Senior Wuming, Kuroko did eat it very happily—I mentioned it, didn't I? She's always seen Senior Wuming as an idol and role model."

"Huh? Is that so…" Lin Wuming frowned, feeling like something was off. Misaka Mikoto's description was subtly different from what he had imagined…

But reality didn't give Lin Wuming a chance to think further, as a burst of white light illuminated the two of them.

Looking up, they saw a beam of pure white light streaking across the sky above them.

"That direction, the safe house!" Misaka Mikoto shouted, pointing in the direction the beam was coming from.

"Damn it, Family Side!" Lin Wuming noticed the final destination the beam was pointing towards.

Without even needing to think, he knew this was the "Dragon's Breath" fired by "Automatic Writing"!

Kamijou Touma's attempt was successful! He used "Imagine Breaker" to break the "collar" placed on Index, which activated "Automatic Writing," causing Index to enter automatic defense mode—indiscriminately eliminating all enemies around her!

Lin Wuming didn't have the mind to care about that situation. His figure disappeared from the wheelchair, instantly teleporting to a hundred meters in the air, looking towards the location of Family Side.

Fortunately, the trajectory of the "Dragon's Breath" just now was too high, only grazing the roof of the apartment building and destroying a signal base station set up on the roof. The building itself was not damaged.

Lin Wuming breathed a sigh of relief and immediately turned to look in the direction of the safe house.

A fierce battle seemed to be taking place in the safe house as well. The trajectory of the "Dragon's Breath" changed erratically, like a long, light sword slashing into the distant night sky, soaring into the heavens. This direction was straight up into the sky and wouldn't hit any buildings on the ground.

Lin Wuming estimated the current orbital position of "Altair-1" and breathed another sigh of relief—at least it was safe for the time being.

But things couldn't continue like this. Who knew how long this "Dragon's Breath" could last, let alone how long Kamijou Touma could hold out on his own.

Lin Wuming didn't delay any longer, instantly teleporting towards the safe house.

"Senior Wuming, wait for me!" Misaka Mikoto, who had been left on the ground, had just spotted Lin Wuming's figure in the air when she saw him moving towards the safe house.

Unfortunately, Lin Wuming's "instant teleportation" was to treat himself as a cannonball, using the principle of the "telekinesis acceleration cannon" to launch himself. Only Lin Wuming himself could withstand this violent acceleration.

—Shokuhou Misaki could also withstand it; Kazakiri Hyouka could probably withstand the side effects if she activated her "Heavenly Garb" ability to its full extent.

As for others, they wouldn't be able to "teleport" like this unless they wanted to die a horrible death. So, it was impossible to take Misaka Mikoto with him.

Misaka Mikoto herself could fly by controlling iron sand clouds, but the speed would undoubtedly be much slower.

Just as she was getting anxious, Shirai Kuroko suddenly appeared beside Misaka Mikoto: "Misaka-sama, I'll take you there!"

"Huh? Kuroko, how did you…"

"No time… to explain… first… catch up… with… Wuming… senpai…"

As she spoke, Shirai Kuroko took Misaka Mikoto and repeatedly used "spatial teleportation," arriving at the bottom of the safe house.

Lin Wuming had just rushed into the room at this moment.

There really wasn't time to say anything more. Misaka Mikoto instantly entered combat mode, her whole body crackling with electricity, and plunged into the room as well…

Shirai Kuroko didn't rashly intervene, but stayed outside at a safe distance.

Gazing at the figure showing off her skills on the opposite side, the spatial ability user was stunned and revealed an infatuated expression…

Lin Wuming barged into the room and saw Index "spewing beams"—the thick beam he had seen earlier was launched from the magic circle in front of her.

Not only that, but there were also several smaller magic circles around Index, surrounding her like guards.

Kamijou Touma was currently working with Kanzaki Kaori to block this thick beam—the "Dragon's Breath."

As for Stiyl, he had already fallen to the side, his condition unknown—burn marks from flames could be seen in the room, so he must have done his best just now, right?

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"Wuming-san! Be careful, don't get close…" Noticing Lin Wuming's arrival, Kanzaki Kaori immediately warned him.

"Help, Wuming!" Kamijou Touma, however, seemed to have seen a savior, and shouted without thinking, "Quick, use your telekinesis to knock her down!"

Kamijou Touma wasn't talking nonsense, but put forward a practical method.

When Index suddenly went berserk and released "Dragon's Breath," she directly aimed at Kamijou Touma himself, who had destroyed the "collar."

However, it was blocked by his "Imagine Breaker." After a moment of stalemate, the trajectory of the shot deviated and ultimately missed Kamijou Touma's body.

That was the attack that Lin Wuming saw at the beginning, which almost hit Family Side.

Stiyl and Kanzaki Kaori, who had been guarding nearby these days, also noticed the abnormality in the safe house. The moment they saw the "Dragon's Breath" burst out, they rushed to the scene and assisted Kamijou Touma in fighting the attack.

However, the "Dragon's Breath" was too powerful. Stiyl's ultimate move, "Fortress of the Witch Hunting King," collapsed at the first touch, and he himself was affected and knocked aside, losing consciousness.

Only the Saint Kanzaki Kaori reacted quickly, promptly destroying the floor under Index's feet with her sword, causing her body to lean back involuntarily.

This was the reason why Lin Wuming saw the trajectory of the "Dragon's Breath" slashing towards the sky.

Although this couldn't eliminate the "Dragon's Breath," it could indeed prevent it from continuing to cause destruction.