"He actually... created a force field?!"
The Researchers standing in the Research Institute stared with wide-eyed shock. This wasn't just finding a previously undiscovered force field; it was creating one out of thin air.
"I thought you were a [Manipulation-type]..."
"To think you're actually a [Creation-type]."
After the brief shock, an overwhelming excitement surged in their hearts, but after a few seconds of fervor, they returned to calm—even silence.
Because they suddenly remembered that Chinatsu wasn't a conventional Ability User. This ability to create force fields came from being a Gemstone, and those things were far too difficult to research...
Accelerator did not fly into a rage upon hearing Chinatsu's explanation. He was merely startled in his heart that Gemstone abilities were truly as miraculous as the rumors suggested.
Compared to being punched in the face by Kamijou Touma's Esper-negating fist in the original story, Chinatsu's explanation at least bordered on science, making it much, much easier to accept.
Mainly, Accelerator didn't believe he couldn't break through Chinatsu's defense. Even if it was a force field beyond his knowledge, it was still a force field.
As long as he could reverse-engineer the principles of Chinatsu's force field, he could add this new force field to his reflection list.
"Let's continue..."
"Wait a minute!"
Just as Accelerator was excitedly preparing to rush at Chinatsu again, she suddenly held up a palm toward him, activating an invincible skill that would make anyone stop immediately upon hearing it.
Accelerator killed his momentum with a sudden brake. Under his puzzled gaze, Chinatsu leisurely turned her head toward the direction where the Researchers were located.
"I've shown off this much, so that should be enough, right? The venue has already been reduced to ruins by us. If we keep fighting, I can't guarantee I won't accidentally send you flying too~"
Chinatsu spoke to the Researchers with a tilted head and a smile, yet her words were full of threatening undertones. Of course, if the Researchers asked if she really had such intentions, she would definitely play dumb and shake her head.
At this point, Accelerator finally reacted. With a look of disgust, he also raised his head to look toward the Researchers' position.
The two of them, two powerful figures, were fighting, while these Researchers watched from the side as if it were none of their business. To put it nicely, they were observing a battle between a lion and a tiger; to put it bluntly, they were treating it like a cricket fight for their own amusement.
Bang!!!
The bulletproof glass of the Research Institute where the Researchers were standing suddenly shattered. It was unclear whether it was Accelerator's or Chinatsu's doing.
Of course, it could have been both of them together.
The Researchers were startled by the sudden glass explosion. Some, having witnessed the intense battle between the Espers, were so terrified that they collapsed onto the floor at that moment.
The head Researcher awkwardly pulled a handkerchief from his pocket. While wiping the cold sweat dripping down his face, he spoke in response to Chinatsu.
"Let's... let's stop here. Thank you, Miss Misaka, for providing the Gemstone data. We will repair and reinforce the venue as quickly as possible. If you two wish to fight again, we will notify you privately..."
The Researcher spoke haltingly. Turning back, Chinatsu and Accelerator looked at each other again. Although fighting spirit remained in Accelerator's eyes, he lowered his battle intent.
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