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Chapter 981: The Delinquent Who Kidnapped a Lolita?
Chapter 981: The Delinquent Who Kidnapped a Lolita?
As Night City departed, Unimpeded Path, wounded and lying on the ground, could only watch his figure fade into the distance, eventually losing consciousness.
Kamata Kiho, the executor of the Absolute Power Evolution Program, and the others who had witnessed the entire encounter, now wore expressions of astonishment.
Night City's display of strength had already surprised Kamata and the others, but what truly left them in disbelief was his ability to defeat Unimpeded Path.
Unimpeded Path's seemingly invincible Vector Manipulation had been countered by Night City, who had identified multiple weaknesses and exploited them in battle. It was evident that Night City's combat experience was far beyond their imagination.
The variety of powers Night City employed was also astonishing, ranging from abilities resembling magic to those akin to scientific enhancements like regeneration and acceleration.
Kamata had never heard of anyone who could master both magic and scientific powers simultaneously.
Furthermore, the ease with which Night City defeated Unimpeded Path indicated that he had plenty of strength in reserve.
After all, Night City had previously stated that he had at least three ways to defeat Unimpeded Path, but he had only demonstrated two.
Kamata had no doubt that the third method existed, especially considering Night City's displayed strength, which required no exaggeration. He even speculated that the final method was likely Night City's most potent technique.
"It seems I must report this matter regarding Night City to Chairman Aleister."
After the battle with Unimpeded Path, Night City, who had initially been a bystander, suddenly became a focal point of interest for Academy City.
Kamata reported the incident to Aleister, who was constantly immersed in a nutrient tank, but they decided against contacting Night City directly.
The reason was simple: Night City's origins were unknown, and his strength was too formidable. Initiating contact or, worse, provoking a conflict with him would be highly disadvantageous.
Moreover, Aleister believed that Night City's actions did not align with those of the Magic Side, so he instructed Kamata to avoid direct contact and let him be.
To be honest, Night City himself was surprised by Aleister's decision.
After the fight with Unimpeded Path, Night City had expected to attract the attention of Academy City and perhaps even gain access to the leaders behind the Science Side.
Kanzaki and Stil had mentioned the Supreme Bishop, who was involved in the Index incident, and Night City believed he was not a benevolent figure.
Night City had hoped to use this opportunity to meet the leaders of the Science Side and assess their character.
Given the opposition between the Magic and Science Sides, it was reasonable to assume that their respective leaders would also have distinct moral alignments.
However, Night City was caught off guard by the Science Side's inaction after the previous night's events.
"It seems the leader behind the Science Side is no ordinary person..."
Night City did not dwell on their decision to avoid contact with him. Instead, he proceeded to become a teacher at Kamijou Touma's school.
It is worth mentioning that after the previous night's battle, Unimpeded Path abandoned the Absolute Power Evolution Program and refused to continue killing the Musubi Duplicates, each valued at 180,000 yen.
His reason was straightforward: Unimpeded Path had lost interest in tormenting those devoid of emotion and incapable of understanding fear.
If he had to fight, he sought out the strongest! Compared to constantly tormenting the Misaka Sisters, Unimpeded Path believed that defeating Nightscape would make him a true Level Six.
Regarding Unimpeded Path's unilateral actions, the person in charge of the Absolute Power Evolution Program was equally helpless. Unimpeded Path's personality was stubborn and arrogant, with an air of invincibility.
The research institute had just voiced their objections, arguing that the project had progressed too far, and Academy City had already invested significant resources. They believed it was unwise to abandon it halfway.
But Unimpeded Path was direct in his approach. He used force to persuade, employing his power to destroy the entire institute and even the factory producing the Musubi Duplicates. Before leaving, he added a young girl resembling Misaka to his entourage.
As he demolished the institute, Unimpeded Path noticed that this Musubi, who claimed to be 20001, displayed noticeably richer emotions than the others.
Unimpeded Path's abandonment of the Absolute Power Evolution Program left the Musubi Duplicates without purpose.
Unimpeded Path didn't bother with how to deal with these aimless Musubi Duplicates. Just as he was about to leave, he found himself entangled by the young girl version of Misaka.
Despite Unimpeded Path's attempts to intimidate her, this emotionally expressive Musubi wasn't afraid. She even followed him back to his home...
Unimpeded Path wanted to eliminate her, but seeing she was just a child and recalling Nightscape's words, he lowered his raised hand with a sense of helplessness.
In the end, he couldn't bring himself to act.
The Kamata clan was naturally furious with Unimpeded Path's destruction of the institute, but they dared not confront him.
Although Unimpeded Path had lost the previous night, his status as Academy City's top Esper remained unchallenged. Nightscape's victory didn't mean others could replicate it.
After demolishing the institute and disrupting the Absolute Power Evolution Program, Unimpeded Path's daily routine of tormenting the Musubi Duplicates ceased. Now, he loitered outside the high school where Nightscape taught.
Unimpeded Path couldn't let go of his defeat, so every day after school, he waited at the school gate with Musubi 20001, the command center of the Musubi Duplicates, to confront Nightscape.
Nightscape was troubled by Unimpeded Path's persistent harassment. He sought out Joushou Touma and pointed at Unimpeded Path loitering at the school gate, saying, "Joushou, do you see that boy over there?
He's a delinquent from another school. I caught him trying to abduct a young girl a few days ago and taught him a lesson. Apparently, he's been holding a grudge ever since.
You know I'm new to teaching at this school. If I get into a fight with him at the school gate, I might get fired. So..."
Hearing Nightscape's words, Joushou glanced at Unimpeded Path at the gate.
Unimpeded Path's expression was menacing, and the young girl beside him... Why did she look so much like Misaka? Could she be her sister?
"Nightscape, don't worry. I'll handle this!"
(End of Chapter)
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