Shokuhou Misaki knew about the Misaka Sisters before Misaka Mikoto did.
It all came down to her friend… Dolly.
Dolly was Misaka Mikoto's somatic cell clone, Number 0, and once Shokuhou Misaki's friend.
Dolly was ostensibly created to make future mass-produced clones live longer.
But her true purpose wasn't just establishing cloning tech—it was building a network for clones to share information.
Clones had short lifespans, and with heavy drug use to accelerate growth, Dolly's life was even shorter.
Her body had long reached its limit, unable to survive without life-support devices.
Even with Academy City's science, her life couldn't be extended further, and Dolly knew it.
Later, she was entrusted by the Governing Board to a research institute in the Second School District… Talent Workshop.
By chance, Shokuhou Misaki became friends with Dolly.
Though Dolly was gone now, Shokuhou Misaki would still act recklessly for the Misaka Sisters.
That's why she tried invading Morpheus's mind right away.
She wanted to know his connection to the Misaka Sisters, only to hit a brick wall.
Even now, she was indirectly probing his relationship with them.
Seeing Morpheus's knowing smile, Shokuhou Misaki felt uneasy. "W-w-what are you looking at me like that for?"
"Nothing." Morpheus shook his head. "I don't really have a relationship with Misaka Mikoto. I just helped out seeing injustice."
"You mean you're Misaka Mikoto's benefactor?"
Shokuhou Misaki was skeptical.
"He's my benefactor. Got a problem with that?"
At that moment, Misaka Mikoto stormed out of the auditorium, glaring at Shokuhou Misaki with irritation.
This woman was always sneakily looking for her weaknesses—so annoying.
Shokuhou Misaki was cautious with Morpheus but not with Misaka Mikoto.
"Oh, it seems you really are Misaka Mikoto's benefactor."
Otherwise, she wouldn't defend him so fiercely.
Shokuhou Misaki vaguely understood, smiling. "Then I won't disturb you two."
With that, she turned and left.
Watching Shokuhou Misaki go, Misaka Mikoto snapped back, bowing deeply to Morpheus. "Thank you so much for helping my Sisters."
If Morpheus hadn't stopped Accelerator, she couldn't imagine if all 20,000 Sisters would've been killed by that jerk.
Just thinking about it gave her chills. How could someone be so vile?
If she didn't know Accelerator was already dead by Morpheus's hand, she'd want to fight him herself.
Morpheus smiled, helping Misaka Mikoto up. "Just a small effort, no need for such a big gesture. For now, the Sisters will live in my dimension. Any thoughts?"
Misaka Mikoto quickly shook her head, indicating no objections.
She knew it wasn't realistic for 20,000 Sisters to live in Academy City, so she was deeply grateful to Morpheus for taking them in.
Though she had no objections, she had a small request.
"Can I visit your dimension?"
"Of course."
Morpheus placed a hand on her shoulder, bringing her into his Light Dimension.
Naturally, the hundred-plus Misaka Sisters were pulled in too.
After merging several Lostbelt worlds, Morpheus's Light Dimension had become quite lively.
With help, it was well-organized.
The 20,000 Misaka Sisters were settled in a bustling city, a 1:1 replica of Academy City crafted by Morpheus.
The Sisters were familiar with it, so no risk of getting lost.
Morpheus also placed many little girls there.
All were lolis from the Black Bullet world. With them around, the Sisters wouldn't be bored.
Food and water in the city replenished automatically, ensuring no one went hungry.
After entering the replica Academy City, Misaka Mikoto couldn't help asking, "Why are there so many kids here?"
As she spoke, she eyed Morpheus warily.
This guy wasn't some lolicon, was he?
Morpheus knocked her hard on the head, making her roll on the ground in pain.
"You dare suspect me? If I weren't so easygoing, I'd blow your head off."
Once Misaka Mikoto got up, Morpheus explained the lolis' origins.
"There's a world like that? Those people are awful!"
Hearing the lolis' past, Misaka Mikoto was shocked. Academy City's dark side already stunned her, but the Black Bullet lolis' plight was even worse.
Compared to that world, Academy City's darkness was nothing.
Was that still a civilized society?
Morpheus smiled faintly. In an apocalyptic world, wasn't some outrageous stuff expected?
"Alright, that's all in the past. No point dwelling on it."
Morpheus waved it off, skipping the reminiscing, and looked at Misaka Mikoto. "I know you're worried about the Sisters. How about becoming my follower? Then you can visit my Light Dimension anytime and hang out with them."
"C-Can I?"
Misaka Mikoto was thrilled. She knew Morpheus's true identity from the Misaka Network—the Sisters didn't hide it.
So she knew Morpheus was a genuine deity.
Morpheus smiled. "Of course, why not? Your strength and heart qualify you to be my follower."
Overjoyed, Misaka Mikoto bowed deeply again. "Then please!"
Thus, Misaka Mikoto smoothly became Morpheus's follower.
She gained a special privilege.
She could enter the city anytime to live and play with the Misaka Sisters.
Misaka Mikoto was so grateful to Morpheus, she was practically ready to worship him.
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300 Power Stones = 2 BC
500 Power Stones = 3 BC
700 Power Stones = 4 BC
1000 Power Stones = 5 BC
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