As expected.
When Uiharu Kazari came back from a trip to the bathroom under the cover of Shirai Kuroko, she was completely confused.
She used her Judgment authority to investigate Takumi's information in the bathroom, and the result was just as Takumi expected. The search found it, but it only confirmed that Takumi's information was in the database.
And when she just wanted to learn more about the details, she was warned that she had insufficient permissions. She was even targeted by the database administrator, who immediately connected remotely and sternly asked her why she wanted to investigate Takumi.
If no explanation was given, her authority would be frozen and an internal investigation would be launched against her. Within five minutes, someone would come over and invite her to the office for tea.
Uiharu Kazari had never seen such a situation before, and she was almost frightened to death. She quickly explained and truthfully told the entire story of this abuse of power. Because she was able to speak the truth, she was not held further accountable.
But after this incident, her internal evaluation within Judgment was also affected. After all, the investigation of Takumi could barely be regarded as ignorance, but abuse of authority is a typical use of power for personal gain, which is a violation of regulations and will definitely be punished.
As a result, she will undergo a review in a few days and will be under observation for a period of time. If she does not perform well enough during this period, her authority will be reduced at best, or she will be fired at worst.
Well, the same went for her accomplice, Shirai Kuroko.
"Shirai-san, you've done me a disservice this time," Uiharu Kazari returned to her seat and said to Shirai Kuroko, full of resentment.
When she was questioned by the administrator just now, she was so scared that her scalp went numb. Because it was the first time she encountered such a thing, and she was timid, she was even more panicked. Those few minutes made her feel like days were years.
This was definitely the scariest thing she had ever encountered in recent years, and it left a considerable psychological shadow on her. Every time she thought about it, she couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.
As for the review and inspection?
Uiharu Kazari was not too worried about this. In fact, it was not Shirai Kuroko who encouraged her this time. She usually abides by the rules and regulations and will not do anything to cross the line. Therefore, she is very confident about passing the review and inspection. After all, for her, this is just continuing to remain the same.
"Sorry, I didn't expect this to happen either."
Shirai Kuroko had also received the punishment notice from Judgment at this time. Based on Uiharu Kazari's explanation, she understood what just happened and didn't know what to say for a while. She thought it was just a small thing. In the end, they unexpectedly dug up such a landmine!
Shirai Kuroko was also stunned. Thinking about the review and investigation that would follow, she was even more stunned.
And the only gain they got was that they knew that there was Takumi's file in the database...
Thinking of this, Shirai Kuroko was even more depressed and wanted to vomit blood. But what could she do? She was also helpless. At this point, she could only accept the result. Even if it hurt Uiharu Kazari, Shirai Kuroko was really sorry.
"I'm sorry, Uiharu, it's me who has caused trouble for you this time."
Shirai Kuroko sincerely apologized to Uiharu Kazari.
"As long as you know, it won't happen again."
Seeing this, Uiharu Kazari also accepted the apology. Because this matter is actually partly her own responsibility. It is one thing for Shirai Kuroko to instigate it, but it is her own problem that she accepted the instigation. She also has to take responsibility for her own will.
"No, there will be no next time."
Shirai Kuroko quickly shook her head and made a promise.
"Un."
...
"..."
Misaka Mikoto couldn't help but look at Takumi as she listened to the two people discussing in low voices. She also didn't expect that Shirai Kuroko and Uiharu Kazari would be punished for investigating Takumi; it was truly a loss.
After thinking about it, she sent a private message to Takumi on the dimensional terminal through mind control.
[Misaka Mikoto: What's going on with them? Are the consequences of checking your information so serious?]
Takumi, who was chatting with Saten Ruiko, was stunned for a moment and then returned to normal.
[Takumi: I didn't create it. I just asked Aleister to create a blank identity file for me and set it to the highest confidentiality level.]
[Takumi: It's probably because this girl, Uiharu Kazari, overstepped her authority and attracted the attention of the superiors. This is an internal matter within Judgment, and has nothing to do with me.]
Actually, Takumi didn't expect the result to be like this. Faced with Misaka Mikoto's inquiry, he quickly distanced himself from the relationship. He didn't want to take the blame.
[Misaka Mikoto: That should be it... wait?! You said your file is blank?!]
[Takumi: Yes, I didn't supplement the information, and even if I did, Aleister wouldn't be able to actually include my information in the database. After all, there is a risk of exposure.]
The database is actually not that secure and can be cracked. And once it is cracked by outsiders, even the most confidential things may be leaked. Therefore, Aleister would not be stupid enough to include the events of Dimension City in the database.
It's safer to keep this kind of thing in your mind. Therefore, Takumi's file is most likely blank. After all, it was just a show. If Takumi had done it himself, he wouldn't even have bothered to make up false information.
[Misaka Mikoto: Wipes away sweat.JPG — It's actually blank... If Kuroko and Uiharu knew this, they would be extremely depressed...]
When she thought about it, if Shirai Kuroko and Uiharu Kazari found out that the information that caused them to be punished was actually blank—that they just checked a blank page... They would probably be hit hard enough to doubt their lives, right?
[Takumi: This is none of my business. I just needed a legal identity to operate here, and I didn't ask them to check it out — Shrugs.JPG]
[Misaka Mikoto: ...]
Misaka Mikoto glanced at Takumi and silently observed three seconds of silence for Shirai Kuroko and Uiharu Kazari. Meeting someone like Takumi who doesn't play by the rules, it can only be said that the two of them are really unlucky.
This little episode passed, and Saten Ruiko, the only one who didn't know about it, slightly felt that something was not right with the four of them.
Takumi and Misaka Mikoto occasionally exchanged glances, as if conveying secret signals. Why did Shirai Kuroko and Uiharu Kazari's moods suddenly become so low? Did anything happen during this period? She didn't know.
Before Saten Ruiko could ask a question, Takumi stood up and said with a smile:
"Okay, it's almost time. I still have work to do, so I won't bother you anymore."
Staying here for half an hour longer, and getting to know Saten Ruiko and Uiharu Kazari, two characters with a high appearance rate in the original work, can be considered a bit of a gain. But he has other worlds to go to, and he can't stay too long, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to cover so many places today.