Supporting Character Commentary Time / The Worldline Changes

Status does not equal ability; it only represents a social class. For example, if you associate with upper-class families and your friends are all CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, it doesn't mean you are rich yourself. It only means you have high taste and your circle is sophisticated, but it doesn't mean you are the same as those big shots.

"Then, let's go to our destination."

"Kuroko said expectantly."

"OK."

After walking for a while, I discovered that the place selling crepes was packed with people.

I don't know if it's because of effective advertising, but there are a lot of people queuing up here to buy.

"The line is too long, let my Onee-sama help me buy it."

"Then I'll join the queue too," Saten Ruiko said.

"OK, that's settled then."

Kurotama and Chuharu followed Kuroko and sat down at a spot not far away. Not long after, Railgun excitedly pulled Chuharu over.

"You got the crepe? Oh... I mean, you got the Gekota." Seeing Railgun's expression, Kurotama immediately understood.

What do you mean by that?

Railgun's face flushed red.

I took the crepe and took a bite.

"Hmm, this is a flavor I've never tasted before."

"Speaking of which, how much is this? I'll give it to you now," Chuharu said with a smile, patting her pocket.

"Uh... money." Kurotama paused for a moment, realizing her situation, and then suddenly remembered that she was penniless.

"What's wrong, Kurotama?" Railgun was taken aback.

"I suddenly realized I didn't bring any money," Kurotama sighed.

It's not that I didn't bring it, it's that I didn't have it at all.

"If you don't have any money with you, you can give it to me later, or you can ask me for help." Kuroko had an expectant look on his face.

"I don't think that's what you meant. Logically speaking... there should be a subsidy for LV5." Railgun said solemnly.

"Pfft~~" Tears-Grandpa spat out the crepe in his mouth.

"LV5?"

She almost thought she had misheard.

Are level 5 ability users as common as cabbages? Why is this girl one? And I've never even heard of her.

So, I've gotten to know two terrifying figures who are above the 2.3 million people in Academy City? Normally, it would be difficult to even get close to one of them, otherwise, how could I have gone through so much trouble to get here with Chuharu?

"..."

In an eerie silence, Kuroko sighed, "Well, the level 5 was just detected, and it should be made public soon. Kurotama's abilities are terrifying to some extent."

Unlike Railgun, who can generate such a huge buzz with a single use, when Kuroko arrived at the scene, she had no idea that Kurotama had also been tested. What was even more terrifying was that everyone around her had shocked expressions. Then she discovered that all the testing equipment at the bottom of the Swimming Pool had broken in two, with cuts so smooth they looked like they had been machine-cut, which was enough to show how strong Kurotama was.

It's important to know that A Certain Scientific Railgun just the railgun; it also includes a whole host of electrical-related skills, and even telepathy, which is what made Railgun a Level 5 Devil Fruit user.

"As for me, I'm just naturally better at using knives."

"..."

She was just a little girl, and she said those words so calmly, but why did it have such a dangerous feel to it?

"By the way, according to the admission information, Kurotama's ability isn't Swordsmanship, but rather creating clones. In short, the person in front of you might not even be the real her." Shirai Kuroko sighed, recalling the temporary information she had received from the Disciplinary Committee.

This monster, who seems to possess multiple abilities, is probably valued by the academy's higher-ups even more than Misaka Mikoto.

"I'm not that special." Seeing everyone's increasingly ghostly expressions, Kurotama sighed softly. "Anyway, do you think I'm just an ordinary person? Seeing is believing, just like before."

"Yes, yes, actually LV5 isn't anything special." Railgun scratched her head. "To be honest, I'm getting a little tired of being treated that way and with that attitude all the time."

"Sorry," Saten Ruiko with an awkward smile.

———Divider Line———

P. S.: I actually wanted to write this, but all sorts of worries came my way, and I got really frustrated. But abandoning the project is impossible; I'll gradually adjust my mindset and update more often.

I've been coughing for the past two weeks, and I don't know why. But at this stage, it's definitely not pneumonia or anything like that, especially since I went to the hospital for tests and it wasn't there.

Chapter 197 Supporting Character Explanation Time

The incident involving Kurotama' LV5 exposure quickly passed, and everyone enjoyed delicious crepes together.

Well, it's not really that delicious, especially the natto, which wasn't exactly tasty for Kurotama.

Sitting in her seat, Kurotama stood with her legs together, like an ordinary cute little girl, and elegantly picked up the pancake and began to eat.

The Ruizi next to her watched her intently, muttered "LV5" under her breath, then sighed softly and began to eat.

These girls are all undeniably beautiful, naturally attracting a lot of attention.

However, Kurotama herself was used to this kind of gaze and did not feel uncomfortable at all, which was completely different from when she first started blushing even when talking to others as a girl.

In the distance, Kuroko and Railgun are playfully fighting. Kuroko is obsessed with getting Railgun to eat a bite of the crepe she took, while Railgun runs away in disgust.

Just then...

"By the way, why are the bank's shutters closed even though it's broad daylight?"

A single sentence from Chuharu instantly jolted Kurotama awake.

Also, this is the first episode, so... there are robbers?

No sooner had he finished speaking than a deafening roar blew the roller shutter door away.

Kuroko immediately turned around, saw the situation, swallowed the entire crepe in one gulp (not even leaving the packaging behind), and rushed forward immediately.

" In Chuharu, the task of contacting the guards and confirming the wounded is entrusted to you."

The two quickly took out their Judgement armbands, put them on, and rushed towards their target.

"Kuroko!" Railgun called out immediately.

"No problem. Maintaining order in Academy City is our job as Judgement. Please don't interfere this time. And Kurotama too..." Her gaze fell on Kurotama, "Your ability is too dangerous."

"Is it dangerous?"

Railgun's) feat was truly terrifying; the water shot dozens of meters high, and the loud noise could be heard hundreds of meters away.

However, Assassin's attacks are often fatal, and for Kurotama, combat itself is a graceful killing spree. Dealing with a mere few kidnappers, she obviously doesn't need to lift a finger (actually, she's just lazy).

In Chuharu, he immediately took out the tools he carried with him and contacted the security guard.

At that moment, three men rushed out of the building billowing with black smoke and fled towards a vehicle in the distance.

"Excuse me, I am Judgement. I am arresting you on charges of damaging property and robbing someone in the act."

The three men looked at each other and then suddenly burst into loud laughter.

"Hahaha, are the Judgement short-handed too? They actually sent a greenhorn."

"Are these three robbers out of their minds? Putting aside what it means to rob someone in Academy City, the Judgement are not people that normal people can mess with." Kurotama shook her head, completely baffled by the group's thinking.

How could a normal person do something so stupid?

Really...

The next moment, Shirai Kuroko took down the guy who rushed at her with a simple movement.

She didn't use any abilities, which means that in addition to her superpowers, she also has very good fighting skills.

Upon seeing this, the man behind suddenly produced a ball of flame in his hand and confidently uttered a boastful statement. He was then kicked to the ground by Kuroko with two simple Teleportation.

Kuroko's personal weapon, steel needles, easily pinned the opponent's clothes to the ground, rendering him unable to move.

"If you dare to move again, I'll transmit this directly into your body."

Kuroko's words shocked the man, and at the same time, Kurotama learned that a boy had gone missing.

When she reached the roadside, she discovered that a man had forcibly snatched the child from Ruizi's hands and kicked her to the ground.

Railgun was furious upon witnessing this scene.

"Kuroko, next up is my personal fight. Sorry, I'm about to make my move."

Railgun walked angrily down the middle of the road.

Upon seeing this, the man on the ground was even more shocked and said, "I remember now, legend has it that being arrested by the Judgement means the end of your life. A cunning spatial ability user will torture you to the point of collapse. Even worse, there is a strongest Electromaster who can tame that spatial teleportation ability user completely."

"Hmph." Kuroko responded with disdain and pride. "That's right, she is the third of the seven Esper who stand at the top of Academy City's 2.3 million population."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kuroko covered his ears.

At this moment, the last man got into the car. Feeling unwilling, he did not choose to run away immediately, but instead drove the car towards Misaka Mikoto.

The two sides were still far apart, but Misaka Mikoto had already tossed a coin into the air.

A beam of light suddenly appeared, and a terrifying shockwave instantly tore through the air, slamming into the vehicle with unstoppable momentum.

The man driving the car was instantly sent flying into the air.

Long tracks were carved into the path between Misaka Mikoto and herself. A massive shockwave carrying debris rushed toward some unknown destination, and Kurotama, amidst the howling wind, couldn't help but narrow her eyes.

"Truly... a monster."

The man muttered to himself.

"That's right, she is A Certain Scientific Railgun, Misaka Mikoto Onee-sama, the invincible Electromaster Princess that Tokiwadai Middle School is so proud of."

As Kuroko's voice faded, Kurotama silently sheathed her weapon.

"Phew, nothing's really changed. That awkward supporting commentator. These people probably don't even realize why they said those things, right?"

Kurotama silently groaned, unsure of what to say about the situation.

At this moment, Misaka Mikoto in the middle of the road, became the true protagonist. Holding the child she had rescued, Saten Ruiko couldn't help but say, "Amazing."

I was stunned in Chuharu.

The visual impact is too strong.

They quickly and simultaneously turned their gazes to Kurotama, and at that moment, they also witnessed the disappearance of Yatsufusa's weapon.

"If Kurotama is also LV5, then could it be..."

So this level is too strong, isn't it?

Furthermore, it's certain that Railgun didn't unleash her full power at all. In fact, if she had gone all out, her attack range would have been longer and her power greater.

"Kurotama- hime is quite a terrifying one." Kuroko was far away from Chuharu and the others, so of course she couldn't hear what they were saying. She just smiled coldly and said with her head down, "And let me tell you, you really have walked into a wolf's den. See that girl in black over there? Another LV5."

"This..."

The man lay on the ground in frustration, completely bewildered as to why his luck was so bad.

Kurotama slowly approached Railgun's side. "That's really impressive, is that her Ultimate Move?"

"It's alright, at that distance... this move is the safest." Railgun flicked her short hair.

Chapter 198 Worldline Shift

The bad guy was caught and put into the police officer's car.

As they were about to get into the car, Shirai Kuroko said calmly, "Your ability is probably LV3, with fire control. You've probably become complacent with your abilities and lost your way. Please reflect on yourself and turn back before it's too late."

After Shirai Kuroko finished speaking, she returned to Kurotama's side.

"Isn't it said that getting caught by the Judgement means your life is over?" Kurotama asked.

"Is it really that exaggerated?"

Kuroko's lips twitched; he was utterly speechless.

Later, the boy's parents thanked Ruizi. Although they were unable to help, they admired her for stepping forward to save the boy.

"Hmm, it looks like it's a bit injured."

As dusk approached, the sun cast a reddish glow across the sky.

Kurotama hesitated for a few seconds, then walked up and placed her hand on Saten Ruiko's body.

"Hey, what are you going to do?"