Despite being suddenly brought to this place, Misaka 10031 appeared quite calm throughout the journey.
After all, everyone present was someone she knew and could trust. However, Lin Wuming's stillness as he lay on the hospital bed made her somewhat uneasy.
All the Misaka sisters knew that there was a major operation today, and they needed to fully support Senior Wuming.
However, apart from the highest command tower, none of the Misaka sisters knew the specifics of what they had to do.
Misaka 10031 was the same, because the real role was played by the "Misaka Network." As for each individual Misaka sister, they couldn't actually feel any changes. The only sense of participation came from the messages uniformly issued by the highest command tower—"Operation Start" and "Operation End."
Currently, Misaka 10031 was only "caught" and brought over by two Misaka Zeroes because she was the closest.
"So, you don't know what exactly happened either?" Shokuhou Misaki asked, somewhat disappointed.
Because Lin Wuming was already asleep, and she didn't want to disturb his rest, Shokuhou Misaki thought of finding out information through other means.
Misaka Mikoto was the first choice… but because Shokuhou Misaki was feeling a little guilty right now, she was reluctant to directly face Misaka Mikoto, so she instead chose the "Misaka Network," which also served as a relay station.
However, she overlooked the fact that a single Misaka sister could not represent the entire "Misaka Network."
If she wanted to find out what exactly happened at the time, she would at least have to find the Final Signal.
"I'll go find the Final Signal right away!" Kazakiri Hyouka said immediately.
"No, no need," Shokuhou Misaki quickly stopped her, "It's not like I absolutely have to see them…"
—If she was too insistent, it would only make her look guilty.
"I just wanted to confirm the effect of the 'collar electrode.' Since it didn't put any pressure on the 'Misaka Network,' then I'm relieved," Shokuhou Misaki explained, "Thank you for your help this time."
"Not at all, you're too kind. We're also very happy to help. Misaka expresses that this is everyone's collective will."
"Alright, then let's go out first," Shokuhou Misaki led everyone out of the ward, "Let Senior Wuming rest well now."
After asking Dolly and Thorny to escort Misaka 10031 out again, Shokuhou Misaki and Kazakiri Hyouka sat down on a bench outside the ward.
"Hyouka-nee, how are things outside right now?" Rubbing her temples, Shokuhou Misaki returned to her "Queen" mode.
"The teachers and students of Misawa Cram School have all been evacuated. Apart from forty-nine people who have varying degrees of minor injuries, there were no other casualties," Kazakiri Hyouka had also done her homework in advance, "The Anti-Skill took control of the scene after we left and launched an investigation. However, it is said that the scene has since been taken over by people suspected of being from an underground organization."
"Himegami-san and Shirai-san have just completed their checkups, confirming that they were not injured and that there were no other aftereffects. Misaka Mikoto-san is with them," Kazakiri Hyouka thought for a moment, "I estimate they'll be here soon, right?"
"Yeah, yeah, what else?" Shokuhou Misaki continued to ask.
"Also… Kamijou-senpai's old injury relapsed because he forced himself to run on his legs, so he needs to continue to be hospitalized, but his injury is not serious," Kazakiri Hyouka said, "And that Aureolus-san…"
"How is Aureolus doing?" Noticing Kazakiri Hyouka's hesitation, Shokuhou Misaki asked.
"His whereabouts are unknown," Kazakiri Hyouka replied, "Information about him has been sealed. I asked the doctors and nurses, and found that they didn't even know there was a patient named Aureolus."
"That's not strange," Shokuhou Misaki calmly nodded, "To Academy City, Aureolus is undoubtedly an intruder, an enemy. It's normal for any information about him to be restricted."
"Also, regarding the school, I've also explained it to the teachers, so at least Misaka Mikoto and Shirai Kuroko won't be blamed for being late today," Kazakiri Hyouka was thorough in every aspect.
"You've really worked hard," Shokuhou Misaki sincerely sighed.
"Not at all, this is my duty," Kazakiri Hyouka replied with a smile.
—I always feel like it's a bit unbelievable. Clearly, she's a genuine young lady from a wealthy family, so why did she become someone else's secretary? And she's doing so well…
Shokuhou Misaki didn't know how many times she'd felt this way, as she relaxed her body and leaned towards Kazakiri Hyouka: "What should I do? I feel like I'm relying on Hyouka-nee more and more."
"Please rely on me as much as you like, Queen!" Kazakiri Hyouka said seriously.
Just then, the sound of footsteps in the corridor gradually approached.
It was Himegami Aisa and Shirai Kuroko, who had completed all their checkups, and Misaka Mikoto, who was accompanying them.
"You should properly thank Kazakiri-san, Shokuhou," Misaka Mikoto seemed to have heard the last part of the conversation, so she retorted, "Whether it's the faction's matters or your own matters, it's all thanks to Kazakiri-san!"
"Eh?" Misaka Mikoto pinched her chin, actually starting to seriously reflect, "It seems… it's true that I'm a bit…"
"Misaka-senpai…" Shirai Kuroko looked over with great concern.
Actually, Shirai Kuroko also felt that Misaka Mikoto was a bit too enthusiastic and energetic today. She originally thought that it was because she was worried about her "accidentally disappearing" and wanted to cheer her up, but now it seemed that there was another reason!
"Ah, it must be because I just recharged!" Misaka Mikoto suddenly clapped her hands and said, "It seems that directly recharging is indeed a bit stimulating…"
Stunned for a moment, Shirai Kuroko then looked over with a horrified expression: "So, Senpai wasn't charging her phone earlier?"
Recalling that not long ago, while waiting for herself and Himegami-senpai to do their checkups, Misaka-senpai had been standing next to an outlet.
She originally thought that she was taking the opportunity to charge her phone…
"I was recharging myself," Misaka Mikoto scratched her head and said with a smile, "Because I used up too much electricity today, I felt a bit tired…"
But on the other hand, Shirai Kuroko was still doing her checkup, and she hadn't had time to visit Senior Wuming yet. Misaka Mikoto didn't want to collapse from exhaustion.
She was the strongest Electromaster, so since the reason she felt tired was because she had used up too much electricity, then wouldn't she be able to "revive with full health" as long as she replenished the lost electricity?
And then there was this excited version of Misaka Mikoto…
