Takumi didn't hesitate at all—he bolted immediately.
He had no intention of sticking around to deal with Accelerator.
He left him alone, dazed amidst the ruins.
Right now, Accelerator was still in a state of existential crisis.
Perhaps because of the earlier explosion at the site, it wasn't long before someone noticed something was off.
Even though the place was secluded, someone still came by.
That's how Accelerator's miserable state was quickly discovered.
The guy who found him decisively called emergency services to get him out of there.
Seriously, the guy looked like he'd been brutally beaten.
What kind of grudge would lead to such a beatdown?
But none of that mattered to Takumi anymore.
After wrapping up the business with Accelerator, Takumi returned directly to the hotel.
As for Misaka Mikoto and the others?
They were still inside the imaginary number space.
He'd let them out tomorrow.
When Bronya saw Takumi return, her eyes lit up immediately.
"Go take a bath!"
Hearing that, the corners of Takumi's mouth curled slightly.
He didn't say anything and just headed into the bathroom.
After bathing, he turned off the lights and went over to Bronya.
Bronya had already prepared herself.
Seeing Takumi approach, she rolled her eyes.
She shot him a fierce glare, then acted all begrudging and said nothing more.
...
The night passed uneventfully.
The next morning, Takumi got up full of energy.
After helping Bronya with her recovery, the two of them left the hotel.
"Seriously? You can fix even that?"
On the way out, Bronya couldn't help but complain.
Was he planning to do it again?
Didn't he know it hurt?
"Even Kaguya-hime's regeneration lets her auto-repair everything."
"There's no problem at all!"
Takumi laughed happily as he spoke.
Bronya rolled her eyes again.
"And how do you know that?"
Seriously? How did he know something like that?
Don't tell her Takumi and Kaguya-hime had something going on?
Her eyes turned sharp at the thought.
Takumi shook his head.
"Just a guess."
"Based on her powers, repairing anything would be like child's play."
"With that kind of insane regeneration, she's probably always self-repairing."
"Any damage gets instantly fixed."
"Tsk tsk!!"
As he spoke, Takumi grew curious.
Was that really how it worked?
Would she repair herself even during that kind of activity?
Just imagining it felt thrilling.
Maybe he'd ask her one day?
Even if she hit him, it'd be fine.
She couldn't beat him anyway.
And given her personality, she might actually discuss it with him seriously.
Now that would be interesting.
Bronya didn't continue the topic.
After heading downstairs and finding the restaurant, Takumi released Kuroko and the others.
They hadn't slept all night and had dark circles under their eyes.
When they were suddenly released, they froze for a second.
"You're back!"
"Takumi-nii, thanks again for taking care of the sisters!!"
Though Misaka Mikoto was still confused, she quickly spoke up.
She'd spent the night chatting with the Sisters.
She had just planned to rest a bit when Takumi let them out.
"Don't worry."
"I'll be sending them away shortly."
"Go have breakfast and get some rest."
"Oh, and maybe check the news?"
Takumi's lips curved into a smile.
He seemed to be in a great mood.
Everyone was stunned by his suggestion.
Coincidentally, the restaurant TV was airing Academy City news.
"It's reported that yesterday evening, the number one-ranked student, Accelerator, was severely beaten by an unknown esper."
"He's currently hospitalized."
"According to doctors, he might need a year before he can walk again."
...
Besides the news about Accelerator's beating, there was also a report about several research labs vanishing into thin air.
However, the Board of Directors had offered an explanation.
Apparently, they had been conducting space experiments.
The labs and their personnel had supposedly been teleported to another dimension.
Rescue operations were underway.
At least, that's what they said, but who really knew the truth?
Watching the news, Mikoto and the others were momentarily stunned.
Then, they all broke into laughter.
"Thank you!!"
Misaka Mikoto once again expressed her gratitude.
Now, the issue with the Sisters was truly resolved.
"I also deleted your genetic map while I was at it."
"No one will be able to make clones of you again."
"As for the personnel involved..."
"No need to say more."
They had basically vanished from the world.
Even without Takumi saying it outright, everyone understood.
They'd seen the research labs themselves.
Takumi had moved the entire facility.
Besides the Sisters, there was no one else inside.
Where had the staff gone?
No one knew.
Maybe the news report was right—they all got tossed into another dimension.
After having breakfast with Takumi, Mikoto and the others returned to rest, utterly exhausted.
Takumi used his spatial powers to send them back.
After seeing them off, Takumi and Bronya also finished eating and began casually wandering around.
...
Meanwhile, Takumi packed up all the Sisters.
Then, he contacted Sima Weizhi in the group chat.
Takumi: [@Sima Weizhi, di di di!!]
Sima Weizhi, who had also just gotten up, responded quickly when her husband called.
Sima Weizhi: [I'm here!]
Takumi: [Sima Weizhi's exclusive red envelope.]
[Please hand these Sisters over to Mobius and have her help adjust their bodies.]
Takumi quickly arranged everything.
He instructed Sima Weizhi to give the Sisters to Mobius.
Surely Mobius would know what to do after seeing their condition.
Takumi had previously handed over the artificial humans from the Einzbern family to her for body adjustment.
Now, another batch of clones.
She'd definitely understand the task at hand.
Sima Weizhi: [Got it.]
Seeing the task, Sima Weizhi nodded quickly.
After accepting the red envelope and retrieving the storage bracelet, she started eating faster.
Chika Fujiwara: [You already got all the Sisters?]
Takumi: [Picture] [Picture] [Picture]
[I know what you want to ask.]
[See for yourself!!]
Takumi knew exactly what she wanted to ask:
Did you take out Accelerator?
She wouldn't ask about anything else.
And when everyone in the group saw the photos Takumi shared, they all burst out laughing.