A Scientific Urban Detective

“Misaki…” Lin Wuming's heart tightened. The image of that blonde-haired, star-eyed, voluptuous beauty flashed in his mind, only to be immediately updated with her current childlike form. “Why is she here…”

But thinking about it, it wasn't strange. Even if she wasn't a Level 5 yet, Misaki Shokuhou was undoubtedly one of Academy City's strongest mental ability users. It was only natural to seek her assistance with matters related to psychology and the mind.

A girl with radiant blonde hair walked into the hospital room. Maybe it was just his imagination, but Lin Wuming felt like the room had brightened up a bit.

If not for the scars on her face, Mitsuari Ayu would also be a blonde beauty. Objectively speaking, her hair color was the same as Misaki Shokuhou's; at least, Lin Wuming couldn't distinguish the difference. But for some reason, Mitsuari Ayu's blonde hair didn't give off the illusion of “illuminating the room…”

Lin Wuming's mind wandered.

“…What a weirdo.” The blonde-haired, star-eyed girl, Misaki Shokuhou, couldn't help but roll her eyes, uttering such an evaluation.

“!” Lin Wuming instantly snapped back to reality, quickly gathering his thoughts, preparing to deal with this somewhat troublesome situation.

“You guys chat, I won’t disturb you~” Tetsuzou Tsuguri said with a smile, exiting the room and closing the door behind her.

Only Lin Wuming and Misaki Shokuhou remained in the hospital room.

The two stared at each other, neither taking the initiative to speak.

Lin Wuming was a little nervous. He tried his best to restrain his inner thoughts while observing the girl in front of him, attempting to judge whether she had mastered complete “mind reading” through subtle clues.

Although it was just Lin Wuming's wishful thinking, he felt that before ascending to Level 5, even Misaki Shokuhou shouldn't be able to read other people's thoughts at will, right?

—Right, Misaki Shokuhou?

Misaki Shokuhou blinked, a naive and innocent smile appearing on her face: “It's our third time meeting, Lin Wuming-senpai!”

—Hmm… so she really can't hear my thoughts?

“Senpai?” Misaki Shokuhou tilted her head, then, as if thinking of something, took out a remote control from her bag.

Seeing this, Lin Wuming quickly coughed and said, “Misaki Shokuhou, sorry, I was a bit distracted just now.”

—Does she need a remote control to use mind reading? I can't see any flaws, so let's assume that's the case.

Lin Wuming nodded inwardly.

“Wuming-senpai is now Academy City's hero!” Misaki Shokuhou narrowed her eyes, revealing a sweet smile. “If it's okay, could I get your autograph?”

Putting away the remote control, Misaki Shokuhou took out a notebook and a pen from her bag.

“You flatter me,” Lin Wuming said, then raised his hands, wrapped tightly in bandages. “Besides, I can't write right now.”

“It's okay, I heard Wuming-senpai is a very powerful telekinetic, can you sign with telekinesis?” Misaki Shokuhou seemed to have come prepared.

Lin Wuming didn't refuse.

After receiving the autograph, Misaki Shokuhou nodded with satisfaction. “Although it wasn't written ‘by hand,’ I can see that the lines are smooth and the strokes are steady. Wuming-senpai's mental state also seems stable, so there shouldn't be any problems.”

“Eh? Has the evaluation already started?” Lin Wuming asked in surprise.

“Of course,” the girl still smiled sweetly. “It started the moment I walked in~ Wuming-senpai, please rest assured, I admire heroes like you, so I'll try my best to say good things for you and try to reduce the time for psychological counseling!”

“Yes, yes, I really appreciate it.” Lin Wuming nodded repeatedly.

Misaki Shokuhou's psychological assessment seemed to end quickly, but she didn't seem to want to leave.

“Wuming-senpai, do you still remember Ryougo Chika and Gama Ringo?” Misaki Shokuhou suddenly asked.

“Of course, how are they?” Lin Wuming was stunned for a moment, then asked along.

Since he was hospitalized, he hadn't deliberately inquired about the whereabouts of the escaped children in order to remain as low-key as possible.

“The situation isn't too good,” Misaki Shokuhou said. “Ryougo Chika's injuries were too severe, so she's still receiving treatment in the emergency room, but she's out of danger.”

“I was still too late…” Lin Wuming murmured.

“Your self-blame is unnecessary, Wuming-senpai,” Misaki Shokuhou said. “You are the hero who saved this girl! You should be proud of it!”

“Even if you say so…”

Misaki Shokuhou interrupted him and suddenly asked, “Wuming-senpai, do you regret this operation?”

“No, of course not.” Lin Wuming said decisively. “Moreover, my intention wasn't to be a hero in the first place.”

In the end, Lin Wuming's primary purpose in taking action was to protect himself and eliminate enemies that threatened his safety. As for saving the children, it was just a convenient act.

“Wuming-senpai,” Misaki Shokuhou took a few steps forward, almost reaching Lin Wuming's face, her star-like eyes shining brightly. “I want to ask you, if there are other girls who need saving, are you… willing to continue being that hero?”

—Artificial Paradise?

Lin Wuming's heart tightened. Judging from her age, Misaki Shokuhou should be in Artificial Paradise at this time, which was also a very famous illegal research institution in the original work.

Could it be… is Misaki Shokuhou asking me for help?

But seeing that she can still move freely and even work for the security forces openly, it doesn't seem like she's in trouble.

Moreover, in the original plot, after Misaki Shokuhou advanced to Level 5, she directly used her superpower “Mental Out” to secretly control the research institution, without encountering any danger.

“Ah, Wuming-senpai, don't misunderstand,” as if suddenly thinking of something, Misaki Shokuhou quickly said. “I don't have any difficulties and want to ask senpai for help. I just admire senpai and want to see senpai act as a hero again~”

“I see…” Lin Wuming nodded and said, “If needed, I don't mind helping others within my capabilities.”

“That's great!” Misaki Shokuhou said happily. “Wuming-senpai is the hero who saved the unfortunate girls, so next time there are girls who need saving, you must remember your identity!”

The girl's eyes were bright and piercing, staring straight into the young man's pupils—she didn't directly activate her superpower, but she tentatively planted a psychological suggestion, just in case.

Even though she had mastered “mind reading,” Misaki Shokuhou still felt that she couldn't see through the boy in front of her—the strange young man who called himself a “transmigrator.”

She didn't know Lin Wuming's true thoughts and attitude, and she didn't dare to easily believe his memory information. Therefore, she hadn't looked for Lin Wuming again since their last meeting.

Until this time, she saw Lin Wuming's “heroic deeds” on TV—the news of him single-handedly destroying the illegal research institution “Dark May Project” and rescuing more than two hundred experimental children.