Chapter 830 Saten Ruiko's Resolve
"I know about dealing with Shokuhou, after all, I can't hide it from her. But what about Misaka Student and Haruue?" Saten Ruiko asked again.
"You're friends, right? I don't think you should hide such things from your friends," Hu Feng Toumi shook her head. "At least, if your friends know, they can help you when you're in danger."
"That... that's true," Saten Ruiko nodded. "I'll consider it carefully. Thank you, Hu Feng Tong Xue."
"You're welcome. See you after school." Hu Feng Toumi waved goodbye.
"After school?" Saten Ruiko murmured to herself as she watched the car drive away. "That's the deadline. It seems I have to make a decision today..."
"Saten... Saten... Saten Ruiko!"
The voice calling her name woke Saten Ruiko. It was Haruue Erii.
"Haruue?" Saten Ruiko was a bit slow to react, belatedly tilting her head to look.
"It's me! I've been calling you for ages," Haruue Erii waved her hand in front of Saten Ruiko's eyes. "By the way, was that the Unnamed Faction's car?"
"Yes, I'm impressed you recognized it."
"I could tell by just checking the license plate information," Haruue Erii said. "Don't stand here anymore. That scene just now has already attracted people's attention."
A normal girl suddenly arriving at school in a high-end car at the start of a new semester—such a thing easily becomes the talk of the students.
Haruue Erii was startled by the scene just now, which is why she urgently investigated the vehicle information.
Only then did Saten Ruiko notice that the students gathered at the school gate were all looking their way.
"In that case..." Saten Ruiko suddenly squatted down.
A premonition of ill omen immediately arose in Haruue Erii's heart.
"Ha~ru~ue~"
Two minutes later, Saten Ruiko, while apologizing with a smile, endured Haruue Erii's continuous punches. The two of them playfully made their way through the crowd and into the school.
"Oh, thanks to Haruue's bear pattern, everyone isn't paying attention to me anymore."
"Why would you do something so self-serving!" Haruue Erii's punches became a bit stronger.
Saten Ruiko felt a slight pain and knew that she had indeed gone a bit too far this time.
"I'm truly sorry!" So she decisively bowed ninety degrees to apologize. "Because my mood was very complicated just now, and I was thinking about a very serious problem, I wanted to escape a little..."
"Escaping means flipping up skirts?" Haruue Erii exclaimed.
"For me, it does." Saten Ruiko nodded with a serious expression.
Because she was so utterly earnest, Haruue Erii was left speechless instead.
"Haruue." Saten Ruiko made up her mind.
"What now?" Noticing the change in her friend's tone, Haruue Erii cautiously took a step back and held down her skirt.
"Oh, don't be so wary. This morning's energy has been replenished, I won't flip your skirt again."
"So it was only for this morning?" Haruue Erii was on the verge of tears.
"No more jokes, Haruue. I have something very serious I want to discuss with you... no, I need your support."
"What is it?" Haruue Erii asked, puzzled.
Saten Ruiko continued to babble: "Not just you, but also Misaka Student... Since that's the case, Shirai must also be informed."
"That serious?" Haruue Erii asked in surprise, then, as if she thought of something, she lowered her voice and said, "Could it be that you also like the Unnamed Faction's senior?"
Bang!
Saten Ruiko's face was stern as she casually brought down a hand chop for punishment.
"If you keep talking nonsense, Hu Feng Tong Xue might kill you."
"Just kidding, just kidding..." Haruue Erii covered her head and chuckled to gloss over it, but deep down, she was actually a bit serious.
After all, Saten Ruiko suddenly showed such strong enthusiasm for joining the "Unnamed Faction"; this change was really hard to ignore.
But then again, if Saten Ruiko truly had no special intentions, and merely wanted to explore urban legends, Haruue Erii would naturally be more relieved.
Because she didn't think Saten Ruiko had any chance of success.
"So, Saten, looking so serious, what important thing do you want to say?" Haruue Erii asked as they walked.
"Hmm... Haruue, it's fine to tell you first," Saten Ruiko lowered her voice. "I've obtained another 'Imaginary Hand', so I want to use it..."
"Ah?!" Haruue Erii exclaimed in surprise, drawing the attention of surrounding teachers and students.
"Shh! Shh! Don't be so dramatic!" Saten Ruiko quickly covered her friend's mouth, then dragged her into the classroom. "Don't worry, I'm really not being reckless this time. I was just discussing it with Hu Feng Tong Xue."
After a long explanation, Saten Ruiko finally appeased Haruue Erii, getting her to reluctantly accept her decision, instead of forcibly taking over her phone and deleting the "Imaginary Hand."
"Let's be clear," Haruue Erii said in a low voice, "You already know my opinion on this matter. My bottom line is just not to object. After school, you have to convince Misaka Student and Shokuhou yourself."
"Eh?" Saten Ruiko drew out her words. "Aren't we best friends, Haruue? You should support my decision!"
"Precisely because we're best friends, I don't want to see you actively take risks!" Haruue Erii said. "If it were about pursuing the Unnamed Faction's senior, then I would support you."
"Why are we back to this topic again?" Saten Ruiko said dejectedly. "Stop joking around, and also, we have to keep this a secret from the Unnamed Faction's senior. You can't let it slip!"
"Why make it so complicated?" Haruue Erii complained. "Everyone knows, but we have to hide it from the Unnamed Faction's senior?"
"Because if the Unnamed Faction's senior knew, she would definitely forbid me from using the 'Imaginary Hand'!" Saten Ruiko said.
"You know that much..." Haruue Erii shook her head.
Although she couldn't gain Haruue Erii's support, she at least convinced her not to object to her decision.
—Consider it a good start!
Saten Ruiko gently clenched her fist, cheering herself on.
—Hu Feng Tong Xue is also convinced, so next are Misaka and Shokuhou, and also Shirai... She's a Judgment, so it feels like convincing her will be difficult.
Saten Ruiko half-heartedly listened to the teacher's opening speech on the podium, while falling into deep thought.
...New semester, new beginning. I hope everyone can perk up...
Vaguely, the teacher's fragmented words reached her ears, making Saten Ruiko deeply agree.
"That's right, a new beginning! I will also use this as an opportunity to transform into a brand new me!" Saten Ruiko clenched her phone, making up her mind.
