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Chapter 972: Railgun vs. Godslayer!
Chapter 972: Railgun vs. Godslayer!
"Railgun!"
A lightning arc danced on Mikoto Misaka's fingertips, and in the next instant, the coin in her hand transformed into a terrifyingly fast laser beam, blasting forth.
In a flash, the towering figure of the Witch Hunter King, with a flame body over three meters tall, was completely pierced by the lightning-infused laser.
Even after piercing through the Witch Hunter King, the Railgun's momentum didn't diminish. It left a charred trail on the ground and continued its terrifying speed, rushing towards Stilinski Magnus, who wore a look of astonishment.
Despite Stilinski's tall and sturdy build, his physical abilities were lacking. Evading the Railgun from Tokiwadai was impossible.
Defending with magic... No, judging by how effortlessly it pierced through the Witch Hunter King, Stilinski knew his other magic spells wouldn't withstand such a powerful impact.
As the Railgun rapidly approached, Stilinski couldn't help but curse inwardly.
Damn this Academy City and its abundance of monsters! First, there was Yecheng, and now another monstrous girl had appeared.
Stilinski Magnus, whose magic name was "Fortis931 (The Strong)," represented the meaning "Herein lies the proof of my strength."
Now, looking back, he realized that his self-proclaimed genius as a magician was due to his youth. He yearned for the magic circles of London.
"Thud———"
Just as Mikoto Misaka's Railgun was about to hit Stilinski, Kaori Kanzaki's slender figure suddenly appeared before him.
Facing the oncoming Railgun, Kanzaki drew her Seven Heavens Seven Swords.
The seven fine wires, invisible to the naked eye, converged at a single point, blocking the Railgun while bending into a "V" shape under the intense pressure.
The Railgun's speed and power were formidable, but with the Seven Flashes' wires dispersing the force, the impact was ultimately nullified by Kaori.
Naturally, the powerful force caused Kaori to retreat several meters, and her arms tingled from the strain.
Despite this, when the dust settled, and Kaori stood unharmed before Stilinski, Shirai Kuroko, a fervent fan of Mikoto Misaka, was left in awe. "Sister's Railgun was blocked head-on!"
Kanzaki and Stilinski, as magic users, might have viewed Mikoto as just another Academy City student with ESPer abilities.
But for Kuroko, who idolized Mikoto—no, who was a die-hard fan—Mikoto's strength was no secret.
Even among the seven Level 5s in Academy City, Mikoto Misaka, her beloved 'Sister,' ranked third.
As the Tokiwadai ace and the 'Strongest Electromaster,' Mikoto's power was renowned throughout the city.
Just now, the iconic 'Railgun' of her idolized 'Sister' had been blocked head-on!
The opponent wasn't the top-ranked 'Vector Control' or the second-ranked 'Dark Matter,' yet they had blocked the Railgun.
The Railgun was Mikoto Misaka's signature move, where she utilized electromagnetic induction to launch a coin at three times the speed of sound (1030 m/s).
In the world of magic and science, the power dynamics between the two realms are often compared, but in truth, both strive to reach the realm of the divine. Whether it's the "Right Seat of God" in the magical domain or the "Level 6 Shift Project" in Academy City, humans seek to attain abilities akin to the gods.
Academy City categorizes Espers into seven levels, with the highest being Level 6, known as the Absolute Ability Espers, rumored to possess godlike powers. On the magical side, the 'Saint' possesses the power of a divine child, allowing them to temporarily reach the realm of the gods when utilizing this power.
Misaka Mikoto, ranked among the top three Level 5 Espers in Academy City, and Kanzaki Kaori, the 9th ranked Saint, are both at the pinnacle of their respective domains.
"Railgun Scatter Shot!"
Facing Kaori, Mikoto doesn't hesitate. She pulls out a coin and, in the next instant, fires a series of railgun shots in a scatter pattern.
"Strenger, retreat! This girl is tricky. I'll shake her off and catch up to you shortly."
Hearing Kaori's words, Strenger doesn't hesitate. He knows his presence would only distract Kaori, so he turns and leaves. He also senses that while Kaori is powerful, she doesn't compare to the monster from Night City.
As a Saint, Kaori could leave Academy City if she wished, and no one would be able to stop her.
As Strenger retreats, Shirai Kuroko, at Mikoto's signal, gives chase. The stage is now set for a showdown between Kaori and Mikoto.
Kaori effortlessly dodges the railgun scatter shots. Unlike Strenger, who has poor physical abilities, Kaori possesses the robust physique of a Saint and is a skilled swordswoman. After witnessing Night City's 'Tsubame Gaeshi,' she finds the three-times-the-speed-of-sound attacks trivial.
The railgun's speed is impressive, but its laser beams, which are initially powerful, dissipate visibly after traveling over fifty meters. This is because the arcade coins used as projectiles burn up due to friction heat at that distance.
The coin's material and size limit the railgun's initial velocity to just three times the speed of sound. Using other projectiles could increase the railgun's power and speed, but they wouldn't be as compact and convenient as the coins.
(End of Chapter)
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