Objectively speaking, it's true that Shokuhou Misaki's actions of having her people "capture" the nearest Misaka sister, asking her a few questions, and then unceremoniously "kicking her out" weren't exactly appropriate.
But as Misaka 10031 explained, when leaving the hospital room, Shokuhou Misaki treated everyone equally, "kicking" everyone out, even herself.
Of course, Misaka 10031 couldn't possibly have any complaints about this…
"No, when it comes to resentment, there probably is some, right?" Misaka 10031 reflected internally.
Unlike the collective shared memories within the "Misaka Network," this part of her thought process belonged solely to her.
Learning to reclaim a piece of "memory space" that belonged solely to herself from the collective consciousness of the "Misaka Network"—according to teacher Kikyō Yoshikawa, this was progress, and it meant that the Misaka sisters were beginning to develop "individuality."
Having "individuality" meant that they were about to become true individual human beings.
"So, so-called 'individuality' is this troublesome thing? Misaka is starting to feel troubled and pained," Misaka 10031 muttered to herself.
—Logically speaking, she shouldn't harbor complaints or negative emotions towards her "savior," Queen-sama. But the reality was… she felt extremely displeased.
Summoned and dismissed at will, the Queen… Shokuhou Misaki didn't seem to regard her as a true "human being"!
Of course, Misaka 10031 could rationally understand this; after all, she was "Queen-sama," so perhaps this was just her normal way of treating people?
Moreover, seeing the current state of senpai Mumyou, she could also understand Shokuhou Misaki's emotions—being too worried and flustered to care about others was completely acceptable, and even showed a more approachable side of "Queen-sama."
But…
"Displeased is displeased. Misaka…" Because her feelings were too complicated, Misaka 10031 didn't know how to express them in words.
"Yes, yes, there's definitely a feeling of displeasure, right? Misaka agrees."
"Misaka seconds that!"
"…"
A chorus of agreement echoed within the Misaka Network.
Misaka 10031 was startled—oh no, her inner thoughts had leaked out!
This was supposed to be part of her "individuality" and shouldn't have been publicly displayed within the "Misaka Network," but after all, she had only recently grasped "individuality" and hadn't yet managed to properly isolate herself.
Unexpectedly, her small negative emotion had triggered a collective resonance among many Misaka sisters.
This was the common primary desire of almost all Misaka sisters.
It couldn't be blamed on their desires being so consistent; it was simply because the teacher who took care of them constantly mentioned "becoming normal human beings" as a goal to motivate everyone during class. Over time, with repeated mentions, it naturally influenced the will of the Misaka sisters.
So, how could they "become human beings"?
Even the teachers and researchers couldn't provide a definite answer to this question and could only let the Misaka sisters explore it themselves.
Now, Misaka 10031's complaint was like a seed, or a pebble thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples in the consciousness of all the Misaka sisters…
The ocean formed by twenty thousand consciousnesses unleashed a fierce brainstorming session.
Integrating each person's thoughts and desires, constantly summarizing and categorizing, extracting core elements, and finally, forming a core that everyone recognized…
—Lin Mumyou! It was decided, the key was senpai Mumyou!
—As long as they gained senpai Mumyou's approval, the Misakas could become true human beings!
—As long as they obtained senpai Mumyou, the Misakas' wishes could be fulfilled!
—So that was it, although the final conclusion was a bit strange, the thing to do was clear: they had to seize senpai Mumyou, even if their opponents were Onee-sama and Queen-sama!
All the Misaka sisters cheered three times together in the "Network" space.
Then, the collective fanaticism returned to calmness.
"The nonsense ends here. That strange line of reasoning from just now, no matter how you look at it, is wrong, right?" Misaka said helplessly, feeling that no one should take it seriously.
"Yes, yes, Misaka deeply agrees; just now, it was just everyone messing around together."
"Learning to joke is also a symbol of becoming a true human being," Misaka added an explanatory note.
"Misaka seconds that."
—Heh heh, like hell! Just now, in that instant, you were all definitely serious.
Misaka 10031 rolled her eyes because she herself was serious.
—As the legend says, desire is like Pandora's box; once opened, it can never be taken back.
Everyone was cultivated using the same procedures, so their thoughts were mostly connected.
—Sorry, Onee-sama, we might… cause you trouble.
Misaka 10031 slightly repented in her heart, but only "a little bit."
Because she knew that the "Misaka Sisters" wouldn't really take action.
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Having their own wishes and desires was one thing, but ruining Onee-sama's happiness for that was another.
The Misaka sisters would never do such a thing.
This was one hundred percent certain.
But…
Outside the "Misaka Network," because of this wave of thoughts, someone awakened.
…
Lin Mumyou woke up from his sleep.
Based on his body's biological clock, he judged that he had slept for roughly twenty hours.
But deep within his spirit, there was still a lingering sense of fatigue that made him unwilling to open his eyes.
"Mumyou, do you want some water? Or something to eat?" Despite this, his slight movements still hadn't escaped Tomitsu Hachi's notice.
Moreover, there were others in the room.
Thus, Lin Mumyou reluctantly opened his eyes.
Besides Tomitsu Hachi, who was close by his bedside, there was also a tall figure that was particularly conspicuous.
The two-meter-tall red-haired priest, Stiyl, was truly an existence that couldn't be ignored.
Tomitsu Hachi acted as if she didn't see him, with only Lin Mumyou in her eyes.
But Lin Mumyou couldn't ignore him, especially since he was staring intently at him.
"…Is something the matter, Stiyl?" Lin Mumyou took the initiative to ask.
"I'll give you two minutes; Mumyou needs to rest," Tomitsu Hachi finally looked at Stiyl and said expressionlessly.
Then, she took the initiative to leave the ward.
