What kind of destructive power would two atoms collide to create, Lin Luo didn't know; what kind of havoc two nuclear bombs would cause, Lin Luo couldn't fathom. But he did know this: if Misaka Mikoto and Tohsaka Rin, these two peerless tsunderes, were to clash, it would surely mean mountains collapsing, rivers reversing course, seas drying up, summer bleeding scarlet, starlight extinguishing, and the universe tearing asunder... Simply put, it was the phrase often uttered by that little loli who loved rocking boats: "Do you want to die once?!"
Misaka Mikoto and Tohsaka Rin were, at their core, two absolutely polarized existences. First, their allegiance: one representing the magic side, the other the science side. Though these so-called "sides" belonged to different dimensions, one couldn't deny their inherent opposition.
Secondly, Railgun was a current manipulator—she naturally favored anything related to electricity. Meanwhile, the little devil was terrible with electronic equipment; she surely detested electricity. Good, another point of contention.
Furthermore, although both were young ladies and campus idols, Mikoto was boisterous and completely disregarded her demeanor, while Tohsaka Rin meticulously packaged herself as a flawless young aristocrat.
Fourthly, both were tsunderes, but Mikoto was the (domineering/assertive) and candid type, whereas Rin was the manipulative and sharp-tongued type. That counted as opposition, right?
Fifthly, Mikoto was fourteen, and Rin was seventeen—they had an age gap.
Sixthly, Mikoto’s preferences leaned towards the childish, fully showcasing her immaturity, while Rin’s hobbies possessed a slightly mature slant, fully radiating her charm...
As for the seventh, eighth, and ninth points, let's not even mention them. In short, judging by all their characteristics, they were separated by a vast distance—absolutely incompatible, with not a single point of similarity.
Oh, wait, they did share one thing... both were flat-chested.
However, you couldn't use this fact to make them sympathize with each other. Quite the contrary: the smaller their V5 (presumably referring to bust size), the higher the probability of comparison. If it were large enough, perhaps they wouldn't care so much.
Lin Luo felt he was teetering on the edge of life and death. The path leading to the Harem was destined to be stained with blood, so the current problem was: how to minimize the amount of blood spilled?
While the two tsundere bombs across from him hadn't officially collided, Lin Luo's thoughts raced beyond the limits of Level 5... He had to find the trump card that would allow him to cut a path to survival from the deepest abyss!
Saki AI, grant me the power of the fiends!
Insufficient calculation power? Increase the volume of calculation! Still not enough?? Bloodline of the King of the Harem empowered!! Still insufficient??? The spirit of Yū-kun embedded!!! Still not enough???? The Halo of the Bro-Con hands is activated!!!! Is that enough? Is that enough?? Is that enough???
Enough your sister! I can’t handle this, I just can’t handle this!!!
...His inner monologue had completely devolved into screaming text.
“Lin Luo, you bastard!” A declaration filled with immense dominance. The certain lightning-wielding middle school girl was already charging forward rapidly, grabbing Lin Luo by the collar, her face contorted in fury. The sight terrified him almost out of his wits... Had the collision already occurred? Was the development this fast?
Mikoto shouted, demanding, “What are you hiding from me this time?!”
“Uh, that... N-no, I wasn’t...” Lin Luo was extremely guilty, his eyes darting around shiftily.
“No?” Mikoto glared, then pointed a finger at Last Order, who was cradled in Misaka Mii’s arms, “Then what is this?! Don’t tell me you were just out shopping. Last time it was like this, and it’s like this again—how long do you intend to hog the spotlight by yourself! If I hadn't coincidentally run into the kind Senior Rin, who told me everything, I’d still be kept in the dark!”
So it wasn’t about the Harem?
“This thing happened too suddenly; I didn't have time to notify you...” Lin Luo instantly breathed a sigh of relief. If it was just Last Order, while slightly troublesome, it wouldn't escalate to an unsolvable mess. However... a kind Senior Rin? Could that be Devil Rin!?
He shifted his gaze and indeed saw Rin wearing a perfectly serene smile, her movements graceful... She was acting like the model honor student all over again.
How jarring, how utterly dissonant! Lin Luo’s mind was full of question marks. How could these two be getting along so harmoniously? Did they not object to the Harem?!
Thinking this, Lin Luo’s spirits soared. But the very next sentence from Rin completely shattered his fantasy. She walked toward the two with dignified steps, smiling faintly, “Well, Mikoto, you don’t need to get so agitated. The reason your brother didn’t tell you is simply because he didn't want you to get into danger. He actually cares about you, his little sister.”
Huh? Brother? Sister?
This statement stunned not only Lin Luo and Mikoto, but even Misaka Mii, the Anti-Skill Unit, and even the completely uninvolved Accelerator looked strange. Only our King ABER remained composed... because she knew absolutely nothing.
Lin Luo began to understand: although Mikoto and Rin had collided, they likely knew nothing about each other’s true identities... Due to certain circumstances, he hadn't mentioned Mikoto when talking about the sisters, so upon meeting Mikoto, he subjectively assumed she was one of the sisters.
As for Mikoto, the Miscalculation Experiment wasn't exactly a secret, and she had teamed up with Yoshikawa
Thus, under their respective "closed-door isolationist" mindsets, they had made assumptions about each other's identities.
But now, the sealed national doors were opened, and all the information began to converge...
“Sister? Senior Rin, what are you talking about? I am definitely not this guy’s sister!”
“Not his sister? Then you two...” Tohsaka Rin froze, looking at the intimate posture of the two before her. If not sisters, then...
“Lin Luo, I think you need to give me a thorough explanation, in every aspect!” Tohsaka Rin maintained a pleasant smile, but some dark, gaseous energy began to seep out from behind her.
“Hmm?” While Mikoto couldn't immediately perceive the hidden truth like Rin could, at this moment, she sensed something discordant, something lurking and staring intently at Lin Luo.
Under the gaze of two tsunderes, the pressure on Lin Luo was far from ordinary. Indeed, maintaining a Harem wasn't easy; one had to be prepared for the kitchen knife and a sturdy ship to open one.
It is said that those involved are bewildered, but bystanders see clearly. Tohsaka Rin and Misaka Mikoto, as the direct parties involved, had touched upon a part of the truth, yet a few doubts remained. Meanwhile, the people watching had grasped the situation perfectly clear.
“Oh dear, it seems the backyard is really catching fire now, hehe.” Misaka Mii covered her mouth with a light chuckle, infinite gossip burning in her beautiful eyes, looking highly entertained.
The Anti-Skill Unit member remained silent, but a dangerous light flickered in their eyes, looking eager.
“Tch!” Accelerator clicked her tongue, suddenly feeling a bit uneasy about handing Last Order over to Lin Luo.
The funniest part was ABER, who sighed and frankly stated her thoughts, “Ah, I’m hungry.”
Hearing the sounds from around them, Mikoto and Rin subconsciously shifted their gaze, and then...
“Accelerator!?” This was Mikoto’s voice, filled with hostility.
“They look exactly the same!?” This was Rin’s voice, filled with curiosity.
“Found something interesting, Misaka Misaka will join too,” this was Last Order’s energetic voice upon waking up.
Well, everything was utterly chaotic!
“It seems lively here, everyone.” Just as Lin Luo was agonizing over how to resolve the maddening dilemma before him, an abrupt voice cut in, immediately drawing everyone’s attention.
Glancing over, a tall figure emerged from the darkness. The reason he was described as tall wasn't his physical size, but because he was encased entirely in thick armor.
Dark Side!
Although he didn't know which Dark Side faction this man belonged to, Lin Luo was certain he was a shadowy existence within Academy City’s underground organizations. But appearing before them at this moment—was he unafraid of death?
Considering that everyone on his side, except Tohsaka Rin and Last Order, was Level 5 or higher, especially the King (presumably referring to Accelerator or someone similar), who was a being powerful enough to rival angels—what could the Dark Side offer as opposition? The defeated Second-in-Command had been routed by Yuriko, and Shiage Mutsuki had been flashily stripped; which Dark Side operative remained a credible threat? Such fighting strength likely required the Figure in the Backwards Suit himself to intervene, and even then, victory wouldn't be guaranteed.
Ignoring the gazes of the others, the newcomer spoke to Lin Luo, his tone betraying no hostility, “All attacks from our Dark Side units have currently ceased. The higher-ups wish to meet with you once.”
“Oh, meet with whom?” Although he vaguely guessed some things, Lin Luo still asked.
“There.” The man pointed to a location—it was... a building with no windows or doors!
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