"Wuming-senpai!" Seeing Lin Wuming suddenly still, staring at her blankly, the girl standing at the door frowned, showing displeasure. "I don't have Mind Reading, so even if you look at me like that, I won't know what you're thinking!"
"Sorry, I got a little distracted just now." Lin Wuming quickly shook his head and said, "Please wait for me a little longer with patience. My secret..."
Saying that, Lin Wuming pointed to his head: "If you're willing, I'll tell you everything—just wait a little longer."
—Wait until my strength becomes stronger, truly reaching the Level 6 realm.
At that time, there will definitely be a way to block the prying eyes of Chairman Aleister and even the Demon Gods, preventing the secret of the esper from being exposed.
Or, by that time, it won't matter if these secrets are exposed.
As long as one's strength is sufficient, then naturally, there are no taboos!
"Eh? I... I wasn't expecting that!" Misaka Mikoto seemed startled, looking somewhat flustered, and quickly said, "But... But, if Wuming-senpai is willing to share, I don't mind..."
"Chat time is almost over," Shokuhou Misaki, who had somehow appeared outside the kitchen door, urged expressionlessly, "Huangquanchuan-sensei is back, almost at the door, it's time for dinner!"
"Don't worry, it's already done." Lin Wuming casually dropped his phone and turned to start the final plating.
"I'll help!" Misaka Mikoto was startled by Shokuhou Misaki, who suddenly appeared behind her. Although she hadn't done anything, she felt inexplicably guilty.
"You're not needed here to cause trouble," Shokuhou Misaki, with rare quickness, grabbed Misaka Mikoto by the back of her collar, "Come back to the living room with me."
"Then..." Misaka Mikoto could only wave to Lin Wuming, "Wuming-senpai, I'll go ahead, we'll see each other later."
"I can't stand you," Shokuhou Misaki rolled her eyes, "It's only a few steps away, why say goodbye?"
While complaining, Shokuhou Misaki dragged Misaka Mikoto to the living room, then stared at her intently.
"Wh-What's wrong?" Misaka Mikoto felt a little intimidated by the stare, rubbing the skin on her arm as she asked, "I just chatted with Wuming-senpai for a few words, and it was about the events that happened today..."
"Don't explain," Shokuhou Misaki sighed, "Sister Orsola's matter is fine, the key is, don't miss the point, Misaka Student!"
"The point?"
"Tomorrow, Wuming-senpai will undergo his Level test!" Shokuhou Misaki said, "Before he passes this hurdle, all other irrelevant matters should be put aside."
Saying that, Shokuhou Misaki suddenly asked, "Speaking of which, you... you should know that Wuming-senpai's Nen hasn't fully recovered, right?"
"I know, I know..." Misaka Mikoto said, "It's just that I don't really feel it, after all, Wuming-senpai seems to be in good condition."
"Here, take this." Shokuhou Misaki pulled out a phone from her bag, which was almost always with her, and handed it to Misaka Mikoto.
"What's this for? And this phone looks familiar." Misaka Mikoto subconsciously took it.
She could be sure it wasn't Shokuhou Misaki's phone, but...
"I borrowed it from Saten-san." Shokuhou Misaki said.
"I see..." Misaka Mikoto nodded, then asked, "So, why did you borrow Ruiko's phone?"
"Imaginary Hand is in here." Shokuhou Misaki pointed at the phone and said, "You're better at fiddling with electronic devices, so please make a copy of Imaginary Hand."
"That's not difficult..." Misaka Mikoto said, "Is it to check the safety of Imaginary Hand?"
"No, it's a trump card prepared for Wuming-senpai." Shokuhou Misaki said, "If something unexpected happens during tomorrow's Level test, he can use it to cheat a little~"
"Eh?" Misaka Mikoto looked over in surprise, "Wuming-senpai... cheat?"
She couldn't connect the two.
"Are you surprised?" Shokuhou Misaki asked, "In your mind, is Wuming-senpai that perfect image, who never makes mistakes?"
"Th-What's wrong with that..." Misaka Mikoto mumbled.
"There's nothing wrong," Shokuhou Misaki said, "It's just that in my opinion, to truly be able to help Wuming-senpai, the first thing is to admit that he also has shortcomings."
"Alright, alright, I'll do it." Misaka Mikoto said, rolling her eyes.
—Of course, someone with Mental Out would know all sorts of Wuming-senpai's secrets...
Thinking of this, and recalling Lin Wuming's promise in the kitchen just now, Misaka Mikoto's heart was suddenly filled with even more anticipation.
Just then, Huangquanchuan Aisui stepped into the house, and Lin Wuming also used his Nen to carry all the dinner dishes out of the kitchen.
"Wuming-senpai, give me your phone." Misaka Mikoto said.
"My phone? I threw it in the kitchen just now." Lin Wuming immediately sent a surge of Nen back into the kitchen and brought the phone out.
Then Misaka Mikoto's electromaster abilities took over, bringing the phone closer.
Misaka Mikoto moved quickly, copying a version of "Imaginary Hand" onto Lin Wuming's phone.
At the same time, Shokuhou Misaki also explained the situation to Lin Wuming.
Lin Wuming wasn't too surprised by the thoughtful actions of these two girls, after all, with Shokuhou Misaki there, knowing what he was thinking was simply too easy.
Upon learning that Lin Wuming was preparing to use "Imaginary Hand," Huangquanchuan Aisui had a hesitant expression, but ultimately gave up on lecturing. She believed that Lin Wuming wouldn't act recklessly and could handle everything well.
"Don't worry, this is just a last resort." Lin Wuming explained, "If you're worried, I can give the phone to Huangquanchuan-sensei to keep. Unless I encounter trouble during the test, I will never use it."
"No need," Huangquanchuan Aisui shook her head, "If I said I trust you, I trust you. Besides, Wuming, you're so busy now, it's better to keep your phone with you at all times to maintain communication."
Indeed, as Huangquanchuan Aisui said, with the change in his status, Lin Wuming's phone became busy again.
And unlike his previous busyness as a "hero," now the frequency of Lin Wuming's phone ringing wasn't too high, but correspondingly, anyone who sought him out was basically involved in major events at the entire Academy City Level.
