Shokuhou Misaki: A Miserable Child

　　There was a square star in the little girl's eyes, shining brightly, which looked very strange.

　　Where do normal people have these characteristics?

　　So Ryota doesn't hate the girl just because she looks weak.

　　And he thought of a possibility that even made him nervous.

　　——Shokuhou Misaki!

　　That's right, she suspected that she was the Tokiwadai Queen of [Toaru Majutsu no Index] , the fifth rank of the seven Esper Level 5 – [Mental Out], Shokuhou Misaki.

　　It was a person who could manipulate other people's minds.

　　It was easy for her to read memories and dominate thoughts.

　　So Ryota feels uncomfortable!

　　Only...

　　Ryota looked at the little girl again.

　　Her body looks thin, her chest is flat, and her height is at most 145 cm. She really is an elementary school student.

　　Shokuhou Misaki in his memory wasn't this big, especially that certain part...

　　"What's wrong, Mister?"

　　The girl with long blonde hair looked at Ryota approaching, and asked politely.

　　It was in Japanese, the voice was sweet and crisp, the tone was very elegant, and had the tone of an Ojou-sama.

　　The boy on the other side also looked at Ryota, waiting for his answer.

　　"Shiro—you can call me that, this is my guild codename."

　　Time is limited, Ryota is not very polite, and his words are very direct:

　　"I want to work with you on this adventure."

　　"Cooperate..."

　　Hearing this, the girl couldn't help looking at Ryota carefully.

　　His facial features are very delicate, and it is estimated that he will look good when he grows up. His height is only one head taller than her, less than 170 cm, and his figure is very thin, looking like a bully.

　　As a couple... Looks like there's something to eat?

　　"This... Shiro-san, our adventure quests are independent, it seems that there is no need for cooperation?"

　　The girl said in a wise tone.

　　From first impressions, she already thought of Ryota as the type to hug her thighs.

　　"We can sign a 'teammate agreement' to integrate each other's main quests. Then divide and work together to complete the quest, which will greatly improve work efficiency."

　　Ryota suggested.

　　People who participate in the same adventure are not teammates, and even the main quests are independent, and the rewards are calculated separately after completion.

　　For example, the main quest is to eliminate 5 zombies, maybe the girl's quest is to eliminate 10 zombies, and the boy's quest is to eliminate 20 zombies.

　　And after the "Teammate Agreement" is signed, the main quest of the three will be combined into one main team quest – eliminate 35 zombies, and the reward will be tripled.

　　Back then, as long as the division of labor and cooperation completed the quest.

　　For example, one provides information, one provides weapons, and the other kills zombies.

　　Let those who are good at do what they are good at.

　　As for quest rewards, teammates can freely negotiate and distribute them.

　　This is a "Teammate Agreement".

　　"Teammate agreements can indeed increase the efficiency of completing quests, but..."

　　The girl shook her head, speaking very directly this time:

　　"That's for people of equal strength, and I don't see the value of your cooperation."

　　If it was normal, if she could help him, she would naturally be willing to help others.

　　But now that she was adventuring, she didn't know if she could properly protect herself, so she didn't have time to take care of the burden.

　　The man on the other hand didn't speak.

　　It seemed he thought so too.

　　Ryota expected the reaction of the two, so he didn't mind.

　　He directly flicked the girl's face:

　　"Are you Shokuhou Misaki?"

　　This is one of his temptations.

　　If the other party really was Shokuhou Misaki, then Ryota would no longer worry about exposing the Transmigrator's identity, and treat each other directly and frankly.

　　Because it doesn't make sense to hide it from mind readers.

　　And under the premise of an Adventurer's Guild existence, things like transmigration… It seems like there's nothing to hide?

　　"Wait! How do you know my name?"

　　That girl... Shokuhou Misaki looked surprised, and hurriedly asked:

　　"Could it be that… you and I are from the same world?"

　　(It really is you...) The shock in Ryota's heart is self-evident.

　　Is this guild full of anime characters?

　　"No," Ryota shook his head and said, "You are a character in a work I have seen. Believe it or not, this is the truth. You can use your superpowers on me, and you will know that I am not lying."

　　Misaki's expression suddenly became serious.

　　Without much hesitation, she took out the remote control and pressed it on Ryota.

Memory mind reading enabled.

　　Her ability penetrates into Ryota's spirit.

　　Immediately, what Ryota thought was reflected in her mind.

　　It was intelligence about her.

　　(This is my… future self?)

　　Misaki was suddenly taken aback.

　　The image of herself in Ryota's mind was completely different from what she is now.

　　Whether it was appearance or level of ability, they weren't on the same level.

　　Especially certain parts...

　　She could only think of it as the future.

　　Misaki aroused strong curiosity, and immediately entered deep into the opponent's memory, wanting to dig up more detailed information.

　　(He got involved in an adventure because of a supernatural disaster, and then... eh? School bullying, it's so sad? Going further... Father died? Uh...)

　　The more she looked at him memories, the smoother Misaki's eyes became.

　　Let's just say that this person's life is too miserable!

　　She felt a little depressed.

　　She naturally didn't know that what she was reading was part of Ryota's fused memories.

　　(No, not enough computing power!)

　　Suddenly, Misaki stopped reading thoughts, and rubbed her dizzy head with her right hand.

　　She had confirmed that Ryota wasn't lying.

　　The only regret is that her brain is not strong enough to read all of Ryota's memories.

　　"How much do you know about me?" Misaki asked.

　　She would use another method of obtaining information through mind reading.

　　For example, if she says "don't think of elephants" to other people, other people will subconsciously think of elephants.

　　Through the hint of the question, let Ryota take the initiative to remember, so she doesn't have to go through the other party's huge memory directly.

　　But Ryota shook his head:

　　"I only know that there are people like you and some basic information. After all, you are not the protagonist of the work, and I know very little about you."

　　"Then, you..."

　　"Wait a moment!"

　　Ryota reached out and interrupted the girl's follow-up question, and said in a serious tone:

　　"I have more urgent things to do now, and I can't delay. I will take the time to tell you about your business later."

　　After a pause, he sorted out his words and continued:

　　"The adventure world [Resident Evil 1] this time is the most zombie-themed movie I've ever seen."

　　"Film?"

　　The boy with no expression on his face stood up and asked:

　　"You mean... we're in a film?"

　　"I don't know, maybe the guild created an adventure world based on a movie, similar to a dungeon game."

　　Ryota shook his head and said:

　　"No matter what the truth is, the important thing is that the information I have can help us pass customs and adventures smoothly, and the danger is very low.

　　"If we were braver and took risks, we could get a lot of points. "

　　Hearing this, the boy's eyes became serious.

　　Misaki is no exception, she doesn't even have time to care about being a character in the piece.

　　According to the knowledge imparted by the system, taking risks was extremely dangerous.

　　Just to complete the main quest, she has to work hard, let alone earn points.

　　If what Ryota said was true, then...the temptation to team up with him was self-evident.

　　"You have the ability to read minds, right?"

　　The boy with an expressionless face suddenly looked at Misaki and asked a question.

　　Without waiting for the other party to answer, he continued:

　　"I judged it from the conversation you just had."

　　"You want to ask Shiro-san if he is telling the truth?"

　　Misaki was able to guess the other party's meaning even if she didn't read his mind, she affirmed:

　　"He's not lying. He did have a lot of information about the world of adventure. I think the three of us can work together and sign a teammate agreement."

　　"I understand."

　　The boy made a decision in his heart and reported his name:

　　"My name is Kaizuka Inaho."

　　"Ah? Is this part of self-introduction?"

　　Misaki showed an elegant smile, bowed respectfully, and said:

　　"My name is Shokuhou Misaki, nice to meet you."

　　When Ryota heard the boy's name, he was calm on the surface, but he was shocked inside.

　　Kaizuka Inaho... He seems to be the protagonist of the work [Aldnoah Zero].