Chapter 467: Attracting the Eighth

Touma knew the answer from the start, but he didn't want to say it, as it seemed quite absurd. But with Tsuchimikado arriving at the same conclusion as him, he no longer doubted his thoughts.

"What's going on? Did you decipher it? Do you know who it is?"

Kanzaki didn't want to wait any longer; she needed these two idiots to spit out everything they knew.

"Nya~ I think I know who the Joker was referring to; give me a moment nya"

Handling his phone again, Tsuchimikado's smile widened.

With that single clue from the Joker, a name appeared in Tsuchimikado's mind. This was a man whose Esper power was Level 5, and he was also known for always having women by his side, especially at the school he attended, he was quite popular for his appearance, and rumors had spread that he was a heartbreaker, and that he was having an affair with Misaka Mikoto, Railgun, etc.

The rumors about this guy were quite numerous, so Tsuchimikado knew about him without even trying.

"His name is Yuki Uchiha, the newly appointed Level 5, Apocalypse..."

Showing Yuki's information on the phone as well as his photo, Tsuchimikado emphasized his appearance...

"Nyaa~ with that kind of appearance, even I am jealous. I think it's quite obvious why he is surrounded by flowers~"

Touma agreed with Tsuchimikado; handsome guys always get the best girls, which was quite unfair. Kanzaki and Stiyl looked at each other.

Kanzaki didn't know what to say about this guy; his appearance was quite outstanding, even for a Saint of the church like her, seeing this kind of guy was very rare. As for Stiyl, he sighed and lit another cigarette. He didn't quite understand what these two idiots, Tsuchimikado and Touma, were talking about, but he didn't feel good seeing this guy's photo.

"Now that we know who he is, we have to go..."

"Not so fast nya~ What do you plan to do?"

Stopping Kanzaki, who stood up, Tsuchimikado adjusted his sunglasses.

"What am I going to do? It's obvious that I'm going to bring that Esper..."

He raised his Nodachi; it was obvious what Kanzaki meant, that whether by fair means or foul, he was going to bring Yuki to treat Index.

"I recommend not using force nya~"

"Why?"

Kanzaki was confused; he was an Esper, so as long as Kanzaki was willing to make an effort, bringing him would not be a problem.

Shaking his head, Tsuchimikado began to explain...

"This guy is not easy, Nya~ he's very dangerous..."

"Dangerous?"

Everyone tilted their heads when Tsuchimikado said this.

"That's right nya~ his ability is a problem, a very big one, which is called Apocalypse for a reason..."

This time, Tsuchimikado's smile disappeared, and it was replaced by a frown, which made Touma swallow saliva, and Kanzaki and Stiyl listened attentively, and when Tsuchimikado finished speaking, the trio couldn't help but take a deep breath of cold air...

Apocalypse was too terrifying...

"How can such a character exist in Academy City? This is a global threat..."

Creating a virus that has no vaccine, with a 100% death rate, and a potential to destroy all of humanity was too much for Kanzaki, Stiyl, and Touma.

A supernatural ability is one thing, but a disease? This was too much...

"Is this Academy City's secret weapon?"

Even Stiyl thought that this guy was specially created to end the world.

"I don't know nya~ but no one dares to mess with him. This guy is the living plague and can infect just by breathing the same air..."

Shaking his head, Tsuchimikado had collected enough information about Yuki, and what he found scared him. This virus was so powerful that it could even infect magic. In the past, a magician tried to capture him, but he ended up disappearing from the world; not even his body was found...

"What about fire? Is he resistant to fire?"

"I don't know nya~ this virus feeds on energy, whether vital or mana. It's humanity's worst enemy; it crystallizes blood and kills its victim in the most painful way possible, as so far, no one has survived its infection..."

"It's too dangerous; that clown lied to us, that Esper is a trap!"

Kanzaki gritted her teeth, holding her Nodachi tightly. She would like to split that annoying clown in two to stop mocking her.

It was impossible to ask for help from such a person, especially for Index. What if he infects her by mistake? Index will die, and everything will end. Also... can this Esper save her? This was too doubtful.

"I don't think so nya~ there's something else about that Esper..."

"Huh?"

The group couldn't understand; what else was there about this guy who could kill with a virus?

Explaining the secondary effect of this virus, Tsuchimikado emphasized its function in the human body and the impact when infected.

"Evolution!?"

"That's right nya~ I suppose this is the method the Joker was talking about, the evolution of humanity towards beings with greater potential and strength. He would be able to alter Index's brain and save her~"

The evolution of the Apocalypse virus creates a new species of humans much stronger and more resistant, so the key was the virus. If he could control this evolution, Index would not only be saved but also gain a huge benefit. Styil, Kanzaki, and Touma looked at each other; they didn't know what to think. Going from extremely dangerous to genetic evolution was too difficult to accept, but the more they thought about it, the more sense it made...

Index could be saved...

"According to my information nya~, the only person capable of changing the nature of this virus is the Eighth himself, so if we want to save the nun, we need his cooperation nya~"

"But... how do we attract him? I doubt he's willing to help us..."

Styil didn't think this Esper would be generous enough to save Index. According to Tsuchimikado, this guy had unconsciously killed many scientists and doctors who wanted to use his virus, even a magician was on his list, so it was a challenge for him to help...

"Well, I wouldn't worry too much about that nya~"

Tsuchimikado's sunglasses gleamed, and an idea flashed in his mind.

Immediately, the trio turned their heads and started looking at him...

"Do you have an idea?"

"That's right nya~ in fact, this is a piece of cake..."

Smiling mysteriously, Tsuchimikado turned his head and looked at Kanzaki.

"According to my information, Uchiha-san is quite accessible to beautiful women, and nya~ don't we have our own Saint with us?"

"Eh?"

Immediately, everyone looked at Kanzaki, and she was open-mouthed in astonishment...

"Nya~ we're talking about a guy surrounded by flowers after all; I think it's necessary for our Saint to make a little sacrifice nya~"

Putting his hand to his sunglasses, Tsuchimikado smiled mysteriously, making Kanzaki unconsciously tremble...

"Why do I have to do it?!"

"Nya~ all of us here are men, no matter how you look at it, we'll definitely be rejected if we go..."

Shrugging, Tsuchimikado sighed, but this was the truth.

Reluctantly, Kanzaki had no choice but to follow the plan; whether she liked it or not, Index's memories were at stake.

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A few hours later, the ITEM group returned to their base. Each of them still had wet hair and had amused expressions on their faces, especially Mugino, whose eyes shone even brighter, and she unconsciously licked her lips as she remembered what happened in that indoor pool...

That kind of pleasure was a sin, but above all...

(I'm stronger!)

Mugino clenched her fist and felt a very vigorous energy in her body. The fluids of that man were the key to evolution. Today, especially, she took the initiative and took most of it for herself. She was full of his fluids and hoped for a better reaction; she was eager for power, and her gaze on Yuki had changed....

Her subordinates, on the other hand, had other thoughts. Kuhinata still hadn't broken her psychological barrier; she was quite embarrassed to take the initiative and could only be passive.

As for Frenda, she was enjoying it, while Takitsubo let everything flow...

However, they still needed to comply with Yuki's orders, so the group didn't slack off and decided to finish their mission tonight.

As for Yuki? Well, after walking for a while, he found something interesting on his way home...

(Hehehe, they're so quick)

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TN: everything according to keikaku