"Yes, yes, please allow us to assist you in analyzing and developing your abilities."
The other researchers responsible for testing his capabilities were equally excited.
If they could extract unique research results from a Level 5 ability user, then both reputation and funding would naturally follow.
"As long as my ability data is not used for inhumane experimentation, I agree," Arata said after a brief moment of thought.
Once news of him advancing to Level 5 spreads, many research institutions will inevitably attempt to approach him. Having an official research institute backing him would serve as a shield and deter those with questionable intentions.
There is no need to worry about his ability data being used to formulate countermeasures against him. Esper abilities are only one part of his overall power set.
"Rest assured, our institute operates legally. We only conduct ability analysis research. You may come to test and develop your powers at any time," the director said confidently while patting his chest.
Although he had just been promoted to Level 5 Telekinesis, it was extremely rare for one individual to possess such a wide variety of telekinetic applications. Reaching Level 5 truly broadened the scope and versatility of his power.
Perhaps in the future, it could evolve into a complete mental domain, similar to that top ranked esper who possesses absolute vector control.
The director explained that this data would soon be entered into Academy City's central database, after which the citywide system would officially broadcast the birth of a new Level 5.
It would certainly cause a considerable sensation.
Arata felt slightly uncomfortable about the publicity. It was simply too high profile. However, thinking about it carefully, it made sense. Back then, aside from Accelerator, the emergence of every other Level 5 had been publicly announced throughout Academy City.
After receiving his official ability evaluation report, he bid farewell to the research institute. He activated telekinesis, lifted himself one hundred meters into the air, and opened his virtual navigation map to observe the city below.
"Let me collect the cards available in District 13 first."
No one was particularly shocked to see him flying midair. At most, they felt envy and admiration. The ability to fly alone would already place someone at Level 3 Aerial Manipulation or above.
"The sensation of soaring through the sky is incredibly liberating. No wonder humanity has dreamed of flight since ancient times."
Arata headed toward the nearest system card. Flying under his own power felt completely different from flying inside a machine.
Previously, his telekinesis had only been used for combat. It was only during the official testing that he realized just how many auxiliary applications it possessed.
District 13 was concentrated with elementary schools, kindergartens, and orphanages. Suppressing his embarrassment, he flew into several elementary schools and kindergartens, collecting the system cards one by one amid the surprised exclamations of children.
"I sincerely hope Academy City does not start spreading rumors about a suspicious individual lurking around Elementary Schools." Arata's eyelid twitched as he muttered to himself.
"Ever since I bound myself to this absurd system, my sense of dignity has steadily declined. Well, dignity does not make one stronger anyway."
After collecting all the available cards, he reviewed his rewards.
["Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have obtained twelve 2B pencils."]
["Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have obtained one box of condoms."]
["Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have obtained one bottle of French perfume."]
["Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have obtained one Barrett sniper round."]
The mechanical voice in his mind left Arata utterly speechless. He had opened more than twenty cards, and nearly all of them were useless miscellaneous items.
I enjoy studying. Why would I need condoms? Even if the Misaka Sisters engage in mischievous behavior in the future, they would never use something so flashy yet impractical. As for French perfume, perhaps I can give it to Fukiyose.
["Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have obtained one tactical nuclear warhead."]
"Cough!" Arata nearly choked. What kind of reward was this? A tactical nuclear warhead? That is literally a strategic level weapon.
He had just complained about useless items, and now the system had produced a weapon of mass destruction.
Staring at the metallic sphere that stood roughly half his height, Arata felt a chill run down his spine. He immediately stored it inside his spatial ring.
"Fortunately, it comes with a remote activation device." Arata also placed the nuclear control trigger into his spatial ring. This was absolutely not something that could be used carelessly.
He glanced toward the twilight horizon at the edge of Academy City. It seemed the outdoor experiments were about to begin again. From now on, he would be seeing Accelerator multiple times a day.
During the outdoor experiment phase, which lasted from May 20 to August 20, Accelerator killed approximately five to eight Misaka Sisters every single day.
Imagine taking five to eight lives daily. Even an ordinary person would inevitably suffer severe psychological instability under such circumstances.
After purchasing fruit and milk from a nearby supermarket, Arata teleported to the hospital.
The Heaven canceller had already adjusted Misaka Mikoto's physical condition once, but she still required several days of recovery before returning to normal health.
One of the Misaka Sisters sat quietly on the hospital bed. Her vacant eyes gazed blankly out the window, either lost in thought or simply observing the scenery. Hearing approaching footsteps, she turned her head.
"Hey. Would you like an apple or some milk first?" Arata asked with a smile, holding an apple in one hand and a carton of milk in the other.
"Apples are a common fruit. Milk is a nutritional beverage that supplements calcium and hydration. The Misaka Network contains corresponding data entries," the Misaka Sister replied.
She accepted both the apple and the milk with both hands. Her expression remained neutral, and she made no immediate attempt to eat. She simply stared at them.
"Although this may seem ordinary to most people, this should be your first time tasting them," Arata said softly while looking at her with pity.
They were born knowing nothing, like blank sheets of paper. They were force fed experimental data as laboratory subjects, only to be sent to their deaths one after another.
It was not that they lacked emotions. Rather, they had never been given the opportunity to understand them. What emotions can one expect from an existence that grew from a single cell into a human being under artificial acceleration?
"According to directives, Misaka is prohibited from consuming non designated food items. Misaka secretly wishes to experience what might be a special flavor," the Misaka Sister stated expressionlessly.
However, she did not put the items down. She continued holding them tightly.
"That is not convincing at all." Arata gently wrapped an arm around her shoulders, allowing her to lean against him.
The Misaka Sister was light and unexpectedly soft. In a sense, she was the first girl he had ever held in his arms.
He took the carton of milk, inserted the straw, and carefully placed it between her lips.
"Mmm." Misaka subconsciously took a sip, then instinctively hugged the carton and began drinking eagerly.
"The body is far more honest than the words," Arata said with a faint smile as he watched the Misaka Sister finish the milk in large gulps.
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