Operation Plan

"So that's... Chaotic Opening?" Misaka Mikoto couldn't believe it at all.

"As far as I know, Ability Crystallization shouldn't cause Chaotic Opening, but modified ones are hard to avoid." Doctor Gekota's tone was always calm, just as his expression showed no negative emotions, making it less unbearable when bad news came from him.

"So, will waking the children really lead to a devastating Chaotic Opening? If so, is there no other way?"

Railgun was in a bad mood, while Kiyama Harumi replied, "To quell the loss of control, we are developing Vaccine Software. However... the foundation of the Ability Crystallization is the component collected from the earliest human test subjects, known as the Original Sample. The collection of this data is indispensable to completing the vaccine. That's why I went to the research institute left behind by Kihara Gensei... but there's nothing there anymore."

"..."

"I believe that such data cannot be discarded; it must exist somewhere, and I will do whatever it takes to create it."

"What if we can't find it?" Railgun asked.

"I will awaken these children!"

"What did you say?" Railgun's eyes suddenly sharpened. "You knew perfectly well that it would lead to Chaotic Opening, yet you still did it?"

"Are we just going to let them sleep like this forever?"

Kiyama Harumi's tone also became excited.

Kurotama remained silent, then suddenly sensed footsteps approaching.

The next second, the closed door suddenly opened.

"That's right, that kind of thing is absolutely not allowed."

What appeared in everyone's sight was Christina and a large group of soldiers wearing camouflage armor...?

Kiyama Harumi paused for a moment. "You are...?"

"The Advanced Situation Rescue Team is here to protect these children. Please cooperate with us."

Was that an order?

"Yes, we will actively prevent any incidents that could harm Academy City. This is the relevant legal document."

She handed a document to Doctor Gekota, who, after reviewing it, confirmed, "This document is genuine."

"..."

Just as she was wondering what to do, Kurotama suddenly leaned in and whispered in her ear, "This woman named Christina is not a good person. As far as I know, her middle surname is Kihara."

"What, are you sure?"

Railgun asked in surprise, but then suddenly remembered some things that had happened before. Most of the things Kurotama said were true.

"You... you must have abilities I don't know about, right?"

Railgun muttered something under her breath, while simultaneously becoming wary of Christina had been behaving very well.

Just as the other party was about to take Kiyama Harumi away, Railgun stepped forward, reached out her hand, and tried to stop them.

However, Christina was acting too good at the time, so under the bombardment of various official documents from the other party, Railgun finally agreed.

As for Kurotama, although she knew the general situation, she did not intend to do anything that would provoke hostility before the facts were clear.

Leaving the hospital.

"The children have been taken away. If Miss Christina is really telling you the truth, then her motives are very suspicious."

Although Kurotama's senses can't be trusted, her intuition is just too accurate. For example, she immediately recognized Kurotsuma Watari's identity last time, while Railgun was still skeptical.

By now, she could no longer ignore what Kurotama had said.

In particular, Kurotama's statement that Christina's name contains the character "Kihara" is indeed worrying.

This inevitably brings to mind Kihara Gensei.

"Although it's a bit inappropriate to say this now, I think that woman might have very wicked intentions. Finally, don't forget to investigate her background. If we can find out early, there might still be a chance to make amends."

Kurotama smiled and patted Railgun's head, then quickened her pace.

Railgun frowned, but without thinking too much, she went straight back to her dorm.

The following day, the 177th branch of the Judgement.

Railgun was still concerned about Kurotama's words, so she had Shirai Kuroko investigate Christina's information.

After flipping through the pages for a few minutes, Kuroko suddenly exclaimed, "Christina Kihara Leflein is related to Kihara Gensei by blood; she is his granddaughter."

"What?" Railgun was shocked.

"Moreover, Christina may also have served as Kihara Gensei's research assistant, and she was the first subject of the Ability Crystallization experiment."

At that moment, Saten Ruiko also suddenly received a call from Chuharu, but after answering, all she heard was Hatsuharu's painful sobbing.

After explaining things in fits and starts, it became clear that Christina had suddenly revealed her twisted true colors, tearing away all her previous pretense.

"As expected... I should have believed Kurotama's words."

Railgun clenched her fists, suddenly regretting letting Christina take the children away yesterday.

"Then let's make amends now?" Kurotama asked tentatively.

"Let me go, don't come any closer."

Seemingly feeling responsible for her actions, Misaka Mikoto got up, left her seat, and walked out of Branch 177.

Kurotama sighed, "I'll secretly follow her. After all, I'm LV5. If she really encounters something she can't handle, then I can help her too."

"I'll go too." Kuroko also stood up.

"You don't need to. If two LV5s can't solve it, then you'll just be feeding them kills."

"You..." Kuroko was so angry that she couldn't speak, and her eyes gradually turned into those of someone looking at a love rival.

"Sweetie, I was worried about your safety." Kurotama turned around, smiled, and patted Kuroko's head, just like she had patted Railgun before. "Kuroko- chan wouldn't want your Onee-sama to worry, would she?"

"Uh..." Kuroko's expression froze for a moment, then turned bright red. "You're right, I can't let my Onee-sama worry."

"That's right, just wait patiently."

Only after Kurotama disappeared from sight did Kuroko suddenly wake up from the realization of what had just been said.

"Wait a minute, if I don't go with her, won't she and her sister have some alone time? Damn it, what a cunning scheme."

Chapter 232 Planned Actions

Misaka Mikoto indeed went straight to Christina's workplace and met Christina there wearing purple outer armor.

"So you really came."

Seeing Railgun's expression, Christina wasn't surprised at all. She knew her situation would be exposed sooner or later, but clearly, Railgun had arrived much sooner than expected.

"What exactly is your purpose? Kihara Gensei's daughter, and the first test subject of the Ability Crystallization, you were used as a test subject by your own grandfather. Yet you assisted Gensei's experiment and took the children away. What do you want?"

Railgun approached the other person step by step, without showing the slightest fear.

"Hahaha!"

Completely losing her friendly expression, Christina let out a chilling laugh, her exaggerated facial expressions a stark contrast to her previous demeanor. "What purpose could I possibly have? And who would answer every single question someone else has? Fool, if you really want to know, then show me something tough."

In a fit of anger, Railgun) immediately unleashed her electric powers.

However...

A piercing sound suddenly filled my ears.

The tower not far away was covered with loudspeakers of all sizes, which simultaneously emitted unpleasant noises, causing Railgun to cry out in pain and collapse to the ground.

"Your Ability Down?"

"Oh, you know about this?" Christina walked up step by step.

"Why do you have this?" Railgun asked through gritted teeth.

"Of course, because I invented it."

As she said this, she kicked Railgun's body.

Buzz—

A flash of cold light suddenly appeared.

Christina's right leg had just been raised when it was severed by a sharp blade.

Blood gushed out instantly, and her screams echoed throughout the entire scene.

"Who?"

Railgun suddenly turned her head and saw that Kurotama's petite figure had lightly jumped onto the tower and severed the power line with a single slash.

The voices about Ability Down abruptly ceased.

"Ah, you... it's you?" Christina turned around angrily, and was extremely shocked when she saw Kurotama. "Why aren't you affected by the Ability Down?"

"Why? Probably because I'm more capable."

Kurotama shrugged and slowly walked up.

"How are you? Are you alright?"

Railgun got up from the ground, rubbed her dizzy head, and nodded. "It's alright."

"Then, let's get rid of her now." A murderous intent appeared on Kurotama's face.

In terms of danger level, she is the most dangerous one, having come from multiple worlds and personally dealt with countless villains and demons.

Once you're ready to go all out, even a moment's momentum can make your enemy feel threatened.

"What do you want to do? Someone, stop them for me!"

"Yes."

The mechs that had been waiting around rushed forward, and Christina herself turned and ran without a second thought.

Kurotama Eyes lunged forward instantly, lightly stepping on the head of a mecha. Before the mecha could fire at him, he made a sudden movement and closed in on the enemy.

"Don't come any closer. If you dare to take another step, those children's lives will be in danger."

Christina suddenly held up a remote control.

Kurotama's blade stopped just as it was about to reach the other's neck.

Although her leg was broken, Christina's movement was not greatly affected by her equipment. If it weren't for this threat, Kurotama would probably have already cut her down.

"You're really annoying."

She threatened other people's lives, but Kurotama had no choice but to obey her.

Putting aside how important those children are, if the other party went mad and awakened them directly, the entire Academy City would probably be in turmoil.

"Yes, I hate it, haha, but you have to listen to me, or those children will die because of your decision, won't you feel guilty?" She laughed maniacally as she backed up onto a truck.

"I have no guilt." Kurotama shook his head. "Because you were the one who did all this. I just didn't want to cause any more casualties."

Railgun was completely enraged, but she was also powerless. Judging from Christina's crazy behavior, she might actually do such a thing.

Thus, the two Level 5s could only watch helplessly as the other left.

Three minutes later...

"Hey, what are you doing?"

The sudden appearance of the girl made Railgun relax a little.

"Konoe Mitsuko?" Kurotama nodded at her, then turned to Railgun and said, "Don't give up."

She paused for a few seconds, then softly hummed in agreement.

The two returned to the branch (Konoe Mitsuko followed them) and informed Kuroko and the others of the situation.

Meanwhile, Chuharu, who had been crying, rallied with the comfort of her Sister Gufua, and began contacting the Security Team to investigate more about Christina.

A few minutes later, Chuharu successfully connected to Yomikawa.

Although the other party wanted more time to investigate the situation, she agreed to cooperate under strong pressure from everyone.

"Alright, let's prepare for the operation against Christina Kihara. First, pinpoint her location." Chuharu retrieved satellite images from the security personnel. "Her trailer is currently traveling on the third traffic lane of the 18th school district within the highway defense line."

"District 17? Why go to a place like that?" Railgun asked, puzzled.

"There are research facilities owned by Kihara Gensei there."