A Scholar with No Strength to Bind a Chicken?

In the distance, a row of heavily armed security robots stood silently, forming a steel wall that blocked the passage.

Indeed, these were the security robots produced by the factory under Selene's command. Under the orders of the governing council, the Anti-Skill had purchased and deployed them in large numbers.

"Target identified: Kiyama Harumi! Initiate arrest protocol." As soon as they saw Kiyama Harumi, a cold electronic voice sounded, and all the security robots began to raise their enhanced firearms.

"We are from the 7th District Anti-Skill branch. Please cooperate and surrender immediately! This is your final warning! Get out of the car now!" The security robots' eyes flashed red as they steadily advanced.

"Stop, stop!" Just as the security robots were about to move in, a spirited woman with a black ponytail and deep blue armor stepped forward, somewhat helplessly. "These new devices are great, but why are they so aggressive? I must report this for modification..."

If Selene were here, she would have recognized this valiant woman as none other than Yomikawa Aiho. Known as a close friend of Tsukuyomi Komoe, she is also the one who described Komoe as a "human ashtray."

With a personality as bold as her figure, she calls herself the representative of Japan's tomboys and is passionately involved in guarding Academy City. She adheres to the principle of never using weapons against students, even against high-level ability users. She is affiliated with the 7th District Anti-Skill central command.

With a strong sense of justice, Yomikawa Aiho stands at the pinnacle of moral righteousness within Academy City and is someone Selene greatly respects.

After complaining about the flaws of the security robots, Yomikawa Aiho shouted in the direction of Kiyama Harumi, "You are Kiyama Harumi, right? We are arresting you on suspicion of developing [Level Upper]. Get out of the car immediately!"

"Anti-Skill, huh..." Kiyama Harumi leaned slightly against the steering wheel, feeling a bit of a headache. "Hmph, as expected... They only act quickly when they receive orders from above."

"What are you going to do now?" Uiharu Kazari quietly asked Kiyama Harumi, "You have no way out. Aren't you planning to surrender?"

"Oh? No way out? Surrender?" Kiyama Harumi glanced at Uiharu Kazari indifferently, "I've prepared for this moment for so long. How could I give up?"

"Don't forget, [Level Upper] is a program that uses human brains as processors. Besides achieving computational power, it has an interesting side effect."

As she spoke, Kiyama Harumi's eyes narrowed, "And I also have to thank the T-R drug from the Destiny Research Institute..."

"Watch closely. I won't stop until I've achieved my goal." After speaking, Kiyama Harumi pushed open the car door with a "click" and slowly got out.

Standing quietly in front of her sports car, Kiyama Harumi ignored the shouting of the security robots and the Anti-Skill officers, closing her eyes slowly.

The next moment, she opened her eyes sharply, and the whites of her eyes were suddenly covered with a layer of blood red!

At that moment, a gunshot suddenly rang out among the Anti-Skill officers approaching Kiyama Harumi.

Turning towards the sound, the scene before them shocked the remaining officers. One of their companions lay on the ground, shot in the thigh, blood flowing continuously.

The shooter was also one of their companions.

"What are you doing!" Though everyone was a bit stunned, their good training prompted the Anti-Skill officers to reflexively raise their guns and aim at the shooter.

"It's not me! I don't know!" The shooter was extremely flustered and stammered, "I didn't do it willingly! I... I can't control myself!"

While the Anti-Skill officers were in "internal conflict," the leading security robot's single red eye flashed, "Warning: Suspect confirmed resisting. Law enforcement is under threat. Authorized to open fire!"

Authorized, all the security robots raised their firearms simultaneously.

Rat-tat-tat...

Accompanied by the shrill whistling of the air, a torrent of large-caliber bullets flooded towards Kiyama Harumi.

But it was futile.

Clang, clang, clang...

A circular arc appeared in front of Kiyama Harumi out of thin air, blocking the attacks from the security robots.

"Tsk, security robots? They must be controlled from above, right? They don't care about her life at all..." Standing in front of the blue Lamborghini, Kiyama Harumi glanced back at Uiharu Kazari, feeling more resentment towards the higher-ups of Academy City for this disregard for "hostage" safety.

Of course, Kiyama Harumi didn't know about the safeguard Selene had placed on Uiharu Kazari.

"Do they think I've threatened their interests?" Thinking this, Kiyama Harumi's mouth curved into a smile, deciding she wouldn't hold back!

Then, Kiyama Harumi slowly extended her right hand, spreading her fingers as if pushing something, aiming at the Anti-Skill officers in front of her.

The next moment, gusts of wind began to gather in Kiyama Harumi's hand, forming a powerful whirlwind that rushed towards the Anti-Skill officers. The security robots at the forefront were swept up.

The neatly arranged intercept line was quickly scattered, "Target's capabilities do not match file description. Suspect is at least a Level 3 or higher ability user. Alter arrest directive, regardless of life or death!"

As the cold electronic voice finished, the security robots, in standard tactical formation on the ground, turned into a shadow, charging forward at unimaginable speed!!!

Clang!

With the ejection of the alloy blade from its arm, the leading security robot discarded its firearm, holding a shield in one hand and a blade in the other, charging at Kiyama Harumi.

"..."

Clang!! A sharp metallic clash sounded as Kiyama Harumi's arm instantly hardened, blocking the blade.

"Suspect: Kiyama Harumi, regardless of life or death!"

After speaking, the security robot's metal arm motor powered up, and Kiyama Harumi's expression changed slightly as she felt a tremendous force from the blade she was blocking! She quickly leveraged the force to leap back!

But the security robot immediately followed her like a shadow, moving at an incredible speed! Its central control system had anticipated Kiyama Harumi's reaction, and it was already a step ahead, stomping on the ground and delivering a fierce shoulder charge.

"What!"

Boom!! Kiyama Harumi was slammed by its shoulder, staggering back.

Just as the security robot planned to continue its assault, it suddenly halted, and the next moment, electric sparks began to dance across its metal surface.

"Cough... So this is the latest Anti-Skill equipment, quite strong indeed. If it weren't for the T-R drug enhancement, this frail researcher's body might not have withstood it. But..."

With a flash of red in her eyes, Kiyama Harumi patted her aching shoulder and suddenly stretched out both hands, "You have no chance now!"

In an instant, a torrent of blue-white electricity surged out, engulfing a large area of the overpass. The security robots, poised to attack, were instantly incapacitated.

The voltage suddenly exceeded the maximum tolerance of the robots' electronic components, causing currents to dance across their surfaces, sparking fiercely before they collapsed and were paralyzed.

Ultimately, the security robots, modeled after military robots standardized by the Destiny Research Institute, were just tools for Selene's profit-making.

They were suitable for maintaining urban security against small-time thugs and low-level ability users, but against high-level ability users, they fell short. After all, they weren't Titan mechs.

"How could this be! She's... an ability user?! A multi-ability user?!!" Seeing the capture team she led wiped out, Yomikawa Aiho's eyes showed disbelief. Wasn't Kiyama Harumi supposed to be an unarmed researcher?

In this situation, you're telling me she's a defenseless researcher.

Have you ever seen a researcher who can block a security robot's strength with one hand and possesses abilities to manipulate both storms and electricity? You tell me she's a defenseless researcher?!

Not to mention, Kiyama Harumi didn't undergo ability development as a researcher, and even if she had, it wouldn't be possible for her to have such powerful abilities in such a short time!

From the earlier whirlwind, the power should have exceeded that of a typical Level 3! And even more terrifying...

Kiyama Harumi had just used more than one ability!

"Damn... Is the intelligence data department just for show?! None of the recent reports have been accurate!"

...

Watching the flames on the overpass in the distance, Misaka Mikoto, holding Shirai Kuroko in mid-air through spatial jumps, grew anxious. Did Kiyama Harumi engage the Anti-Skill in a firefight? It shouldn't be; wasn't she just a regular researcher? Did she have accomplices?

Though eager to rush over, the slow speed frustrated Misaka Mikoto, making her regret not bringing Selene along.

It's easy to get used to luxury and hard to return to simplicity. After experiencing Selene's long-distance spatial movement, returning to Shirai Kuroko's short-range teleportation felt slow to Misaka Mikoto, "Why is Kuroko so slow?"

Hearing her beloved Onee-sama's complaint, Shirai Kuroko felt a bit wronged, "I'm not Selene-senpai. I'm just an ordinary Level 4 spatial ability user with limited teleportation range."

Suddenly, another loud explosion came from the overpass, with the rising black smoke visible from afar. Shirai Kuroko and Misaka Mikoto exchanged a glance and instantly quickened their pace.