Temperature Control 24

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Chapter 24

I’ll make a stone

Today’s wind is a bit noisy, and the manic breath makes pedestrians unable to open their eyes.

After a calm exchange with Juufuku Miho, who was hanging in the air, Natsume Enako felt that she could retire.

“Um, can I write to you in the future?” Juufuku Miho said hesitantly in the air, supporting her head with both hands, as if her head felt a bit heavy.

“It’s already the 21st century, especially in Academy City where technology is 20 to 30 years ahead of the outside world. You have to learn to use mobile phones, and of course tablets and computers are also OK.”

Natsume Enako, who didn’t answer the question correctly, boredly created two mini tornadoes on her palms, and then looked at Juufuku Miho and said.

After rejecting the other party’s troublesome proposal to write a letter, Natsume Enako, who had nothing to do, habitually exchanged mobile phone numbers with Juufuku Miho, so that she could contact each other in the future.

Kuroko-san always comes unexpectedly, Just when Natsume Enako threw two mini tornadoes to the ground to simulate a gyro battle, Kuroko-san suddenly appeared and successfully stomped out one of the mini tornadoes.

“Kuroko-san, please watch your step next time you appear.”

Natsume Enako said with dissatisfaction, looking at Shirai Kuroko who had just landed, and casually cancelled the ability on the mini tornado.

After the surviving mini tornado ran on the ground for a while, it quickly dissipated into the air.

“It’s really surprising, Natsume-san, you actually used a tornado to hang people in the air.” Kuroko-san looked at Juufuku Miho who was hanging in the air as if there was an exclamation mark on her head.

“Who made her run so fast? I can’t run faster than her, so I can only hang her up.” Natsume Enako said defensively, seeming to have completely forgotten that she could use ability to speed up.

“Natsume-san, according to you, Juufuku Miho is the culprit of several attacks, but her ability is only level 2.”

Kuroko-san said to Natsume Enako with her hands on her hips. Kuroko-san had read some of Juufuku Miho’s information in the branch, and the level 2 ability could not block the vision of the human eye at all.

“I can’t explain this clearly, but the stun gun was there, and I fought back in self-defense after being attacked.” Natsume Enako said seriously, and seemed a little unhappy about Shirai Kuroko’s suspicion.

Shirai Kuroko took about a minute to confirm the identity of Juufuku Miho.

There was no need to call the surveillance camera, nor did Natsume Enako’s witness. Instead, Juufuku Miho took the initiative to admit that she was the culprit in this incident.

The guard’s Armored Car arrived at the scene quickly, and the guard teacher named Yomizumi Aiho took Juufuku Miho into the car.

This incident did not last long, and it was not a serious incident according to the circumstances. According to Natsume Enako’s guess, the punishment for Juufuku Miho will end in about one or two weeks.

After Shirai Kuroko returned, she had to make up a letter of repentance. For this, Natsume Enako seemed a little embarrassed.

….Dividing line…

“Great, I heard that you, Natsume-san, caught the criminal who attacked Tokiwadai a few days ago.” Saten-san opened her mouth wide, her eyes full of curiosity, and said excitedly.

Facing the curious Saten Ruiko-san, Senior Natsume Enako, who habitually keeps a low profile, waved her hand casually, indicating that this is just a normal operation and there is no need to take it to heart.

In the shopping street of the seventh school district, Natsume Enako and Senior Misaka, Uiharu-san, and Saten-san met up, and Natsume Enako handed the drinks she bought to the three of her.

“It’s great to have Natsume-san, and the drinks are still cold.” Uiharu Kazari took a bottle of pumpkin juice with a smile, rolled the drink on her face, and felt the cold breath on the drink, and couldn’t help squinting her eyes.

“Wow, Mine is a carrot and chocolate flavored drink, what a rare flavor.” Saten Ruiko-san said, looking at the packaging of the drink. Saten Ruiko-san seemed to be very interested in the strange drinks in Academy City.

“Is Kuroko still busy with the discipline committee?” Senior Misaka took a sip of red bean soup, turned her head and looked at Uiharu Kazari, with a hint of inquiry in her tone.

“No, today’s routine patrol is over, but Shirai-san said she had to go out for something, saying she was going to order something very important.” Uiharu-san said.

“Kuroko-san is always busy, no matter what.”

Natsume Enako threw the can into the trash can beside her. Although she has been adding some burden to Shirai-san recently, she definitely did not think of Kuroko-san as a tool. After all, she is also contributing to the safety of Academy City.

“Natsume-san, how did you find the criminal? According to the information, the human eye should not be able to see the other party.” Uiharu-san continued with Saten-san’s previous topic. To be honest, she was also very curious. Natsume-san had just checked the information at the Discipline Committee Branch 177, and caught the criminal more than an hour later.

“This is really nothing.” Natsume Enako felt a little overwhelmed. It was just a small matter. Why are so many people paying attention to this?

After explaining her methods briefly and satisfying Uiharu-san’s curiosity, Natsume Enako and the others have arrived at the entrance of a chain supermarket.

“Natsume-san, you have a lot to buy?” Senior Misaka, who seemed to be worried, said when she saw Natsume Enako pushing a shopping cart in the supermarket.

“Well, I need to replenish two boxes of snacks.” Natsume Enako turned her head and glanced at Senior Misaka and said.

Similar to before she crossed over, Natsume Enako still kept the habit of saving money. Although it was not the day to issue scholarships, it was more than enough to cover the cost of some snacks.

“Natsume-san, do you believe that there are really people in this world who can make ability invalid?” Feeling a little annoyed, Senior Misaka picked up a bag of potato chips and put it in Natsume Enako’s cart, and then asked.

“Even though she looks so weak, she can block a full-strength attack with just one right hand.” Senior Misaka absentmindedly put another bottle of soy sauce into Natsume Enako’s cart.

“Urban legend? I have indeed seen such rumors.” Natsume Enako, who was squatting in front of the shelf picking out the latest flavors of strange candies, responded.

“If there really is such a guy, wouldn’t it be enough to attack her from behind or from the head?” Natsume Enako threw a few bags of strange candies into the cart and then responded.

Natsume Enako didn’t know much about Toaru Majutsu no Index. She didn’t even watch a few episodes of the first season of Toaru Majutsu no Index. She knew a few of the main characters thanks to the Railgun, and various urban legends played an indispensable role.

As for the owner of the right hand mentioned by Misaka Mikoto, Natsume Enako had naturally heard of her for a long time.

“It’s useless. No matter which direction you attack from, the other party seems to be able to predict it in advance.” Senior Misaka shook her head and rejected Natsume Enako’s proposal.

“That’s really difficult to do.” Natsume Enako silently filled the cart while thinking about Senior Misaka’s question.

If it was Natsume Enako, she probably wouldn’t be able to directly use ability to cause any harm to someone.

Maybe Natsume Enako just changed the temperature of the air or something else, and the right hand exposed to the air would automatically invalidate the ability, just like erasing any good luck.

She just don’t know what the range of the right hand is. Anyway, it shouldn’t be the entire Academy City. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be any ability users.

“It’s so troublesome, can’t we just throw stones at her?” Feeling that it was a waste of brain cells, Natsume Enako decided not to think about it. Even if the stones controlled by ability are ineffective against her, it’s always okay for me to throw her directly with my hands.

Stones and ability are no different to Natsume Enako.

After leaving the supermarket, the four people were carrying several large and small bags, most of which were Natsume Enako’s things.

Perhaps feeling a little embarrassed, Natsume Enako created some updrafts on the large and small bags to help reduce the weight.

These updrafts are like an upward booster installed at the bottom of the large and small bags. The airflow flows upward along the bottom of the package and around the body without affecting everyone’s skirts or anything like that.

Looking at Saten Ruiko-san who was very interested in the updrafts, Natsume Enako suddenly felt that she was a bit suspicious of making a fuss.

“Updrafts created by ability? It feels so interesting. It’s great to have ability.”

Saten-san on the side was fiddling with the rising air currents with some curiosity, feeling the air flowing around her, her eyes widened unconsciously, full of yearning.

“Saten-san.” Uiharu-san turned her head and glanced at Saten Ruiko, with an inexplicable worry on her face.

“Why are you worrying so much? Although I’m only level 0, I just need to be happy every day.” Saten Ruiko smiled brightly and touched the back of her head unconsciously.

“Speaking of ability, there seems to be an urban legend recently.”

“It suddenly appeared on a website two days ago. It seems that there is a prop that can improve ability as long as it is used. Many people have obtained it and improved their ability.”

Speaking of urban legends, Saten Ruiko-san became excited and told all the known information about this prop along the way.

“Props that can improve ability?” Senior Misaka said with some novelty after listening.

Natsume Enako also listened very seriously. She would also check the forum when she returned. She suspected that Saten-san and herself were using the same website. If you don’t pay attention, the urban legend will start to spread again.

Speaking of a certain person, he has not officially started his urban legend investigation yet. Isn’t she worried that the investigation agency will fire her as a loser among losers?

“Saten-san wants to use this item to improve her ability?” Uiharu-san asked with some concern.

“Not at all, ability is precious only when you work hard for it.” Saten Ruiko-san raised her fist to her chest with one hand and said with sparkling eyes.

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