The Gate of Heaven, towering a thousand meters high. From the moment it appeared, it could be called the wonder of this world. Although it didn't exude the oppressive aura of the powerful, looking up at the Gate of Heaven instilled in most people a feeling of absolute peak existence, as if no force could possibly shatter it. And yet!

With a single Railgun shot, Misaka Mikoto blasted through two Earth-rank powerhouses and proceeded to utterly destroy the Gate of Heaven. Such a scene, so spectacular, was beyond mere description.

As the Gate of Heaven shattered, countless palm-sized fragments rained down from the sky like drifting snowflakes. The crimson-haired woman and her companions standing before this "snowfall" were utterly stunned.

"Big Sister! The Wo—" "The Gate of the World has been shattered by her! Wh—what do we do now?" the green-haired girl asked in a panic, clutching her sleeve tightly toward the crimson-haired woman. Although the White Lancer remained silent, a look of solemnity and unease crossed his face.

The Gate of the World was their sole passage between two realms, allowing travel across planes and dimensions as a matter of course. Not only did it possess mystical properties far beyond their comprehension, but its defensive capabilities were astonishingly formidable. Previously, when battling the Dark King's forces on the other side of the Gate, their opponents had continuously attacked it, yet even the combined assault of a dozen Earth-rank powerhouses could not inflict damage upon it.

But now, this young woman before them had pulverized it with a single strike. It was impossible for them not to feel pressure. More critically... the Gate of the World was the Evil King’s pass. With his current strength, he could only open one such gate in another world... In other words, without the Gate of the World, they could never return to their original domain.

At least, not until the Evil King attacked again.

"It doesn't matter." To the surprise of the two subordinates, the crimson-haired woman, after a brief pause, curled her lips into a slightly excited smile and stated dismissively, "Whether the Gate of the World exists is irrelevant. If we occupy this world, we can still survive just fine. Now, the four of you combine your strength and test that girl’s limits."

The crimson-haired woman fixed her gaze on Mikoto and said calmly, "The Evil King creating the Gate of the World isn't his innate ability. If he could create it, it's not impossible that the Host—that girl—possesses the ability to break it. And that ability might not even be useful to us, so there's nothing to fear."

Although the crimson-haired woman possessed a distinctly cruel streak, her analysis was astute. What she surmised was close to the truth. While Mikoto’s current power was unbelievably immense, she hadn't actually destroyed the Gate of the World purely through physical force, but rather by utilizing the power of the World Heart... Of course, whether that power would affect them remained unknown.

The White Lancer and the green-haired girl exchanged glances, both showing hesitation. This hesitation wasn't due to fear of fighting Mikoto, but rather because the crimson-haired woman showed no intention of joining the fray. In their eyes, a five-person combined attack would be far superior to four. However, they also knew that given the crimson-haired woman's arrogant nature, she would never condescend to fight alongside others. And if the enemy was female, no one could stop her from fighting solo, as she would never believe herself inferior to another woman.

Knowing that persuasion would be futile, the two hesitated for less than a second before charging toward Mikoto. Meanwhile, the Magician and the Black Lancer, who had been impaled by Mikoto’s Railgun earlier, were not dead. Under the influence of their respective powers, the massive holes in their chests and abdomens were healing at a visible rate. Earth-rank powerhouses possessed extraordinary vitality, and they were among the best; their regenerative capacity was extremely high. Unless instantly annihilated, they would not perish.

The next instant, the four had converged. Without needing any instruction, their established synergy allowed them to surround Mikoto in the shortest time. The Black and White Lancers struck simultaneously, their twin spears dancing like dragons, the sharp sound of piercing air resembling monstrous shrieks, dripping with killing intent.

The Magician immediately cast an Absolute Defense Net around himself. Then, six schools of magic erupted in a torrent... While the previous Absolute Defense Net had been blown apart by Mikoto’s initial attack and couldn't stop her, having something was better than nothing; otherwise, there was no guarantee he wouldn't be instantly vaporized.

As for the green-haired girl, whose attack came first, her method was rather peculiar. She spread her arms, and the voluminous outer robe that had tightly enveloped her body suddenly slipped away, revealing her small frame clad only in green leather armor. The robe then rose on the spot, instantly growing enormous, like a curtain descending from the heavens... Green mountains, clear waters, flowing rivers, and forests were all reflected upon it. More terrifyingly, countless wild beasts roared in frenzy, their earth-shattering cries inspiring deep dread.

"I am Verna, the Goddess of Verna!" the girl uttered in a cool voice as the celestial curtain swept toward Mikoto... Though her demeanor seemed fragile and submissive, her fighting style was overwhelmingly aggressive.

This combined assault from the four, executed with such grand momentum, was truly spectacular and terrifying. Even Mikoto’s expression grew serious. Her aura sharpened, and an invisible pressure radiated outward, causing the air to instantly become heavy. Simultaneously, she raised her right hand, pointing skyward, and hundreds of bolts of lightning descended from above.

The four changed expression at once, rapidly retreating backward to evade the lightning strikes... They could sense that these were no ordinary electric discharges; they subtly condensed with supreme divine power, virtually comparable to Divine Thunder.

Taking advantage of this moment, Mikoto suddenly spoke, her expression carrying a trace of solemnity and gravity. "No one understands its form, its aura, its serene gaze. Though it does not exist, it is born pure out of necessity. People grant it space, and thus, a clear void is reserved. It needs no existence, existing only by the possibility of existence, born from that illusion to arrive here... The Beast of Possibility!"

As the final word left her lips, a figure materialized amidst the crushing thunder: snow-white fur, gleaming hooves, angelic wings, and a spiraled horn radiating pure light... It was the Unicorn of legend, approachable only by the purest maidens!

The moment the Unicorn appeared, all who saw it were captivated by its beautiful appearance, unable to look away—not out of mere astonishment, but because the creature inherently possessed an inescapable charm.

Like a tamed steed, the Unicorn ascended on clouds and mist to Mikoto's side. The girl smiled gently, stroked its clean coat, and pointed her hand forward.

The Beast lightly raised its head.

Clang!

In an instant, the entire space seemed frozen. The wind ceased, sound died, and the four Earth-rank powerhouses halted mid-advance. The massive thunderbolts remained like pillars of light connecting heaven and earth, neither disappearing nor striking the ground.

This was the Space of Possibility!

Those outside could not see what transpired within the space, nor did they know the outcome. But when the area normalized, the Lancers' spears were broken, the Magician’s mana refused to coalesce, and the celestial curtain cast by the green-haired girl vanished entirely, reverting to an ordinary robe... All four were deathly pale, clearly sustaining severe injuries.

"This... This is too exaggerated?!" Far away in the Sky City, Tōsaka Rin and the others watched the scene, unable to suppress their outcry. From the moment space froze until it returned to normal, less than three seconds had passed. Mikoto, fighting four opponents alone, had won effortlessly, and no one even knew exactly what had happened. It was almost unimaginable.

Returning from a simple runaway trip, she had become so impossibly strong that the assembled girls felt a psychological imbalance. Especially... why did she have a Unicorn?!

At this moment, the thought of running away from home began to sprout in their own minds.

"Why didn't you kill them?" On the battlefield, the crimson-haired woman had arrived beside Mikoto, asking in a low voice. Although she had no idea what occurred within that spatial pause, she clearly perceived that for that instant, the world was under the control of this young woman. If she had genuinely intended murder, not a single one of them would have survived. Yet, they were merely wounded.

"The Beast does not drink blood," Mikoto replied with a gentle smile.

"A fine excuse!" The crimson-haired woman scoffed dismissively, then declared, "My name is Karin. I am the Queen of the Spirit Realm. Let us settle this with a single blow!"

As she spoke, an overwhelming aura erupted from her body, dissipating even the crushing heavenly thunder. Her long whip lashed out, resembling a gigantic sword splitting heaven, cleaving the sky in two as it swung downward.

Mikoto, however, acted as if she hadn't noticed, suddenly speaking with a tone of profound solemnity. "When people feel weak, they desperately strive to surpass. When they are ignored, they always seek acknowledgement from others. It has always been this way, including for myself... Level 1 ability users in Academy City are often overlooked, which is why I exerted countless efforts to ascend from LV1 to LV5. For a long time, I couldn't understand why I succeeded. But now I understand—it is Possibility."

As the whip neared her body, a flash of electricity marked her disappearance from her spot; she reappeared directly in front of Karin, driving her fist toward Karin's abdomen.

Boom!

It was a strike several times more violent than a nuclear detonation. The moment of impact caused Karin to vomit a mouthful of blood, her aura instantly collapsing. Her entire body was hurled into the distance, smashing into a mountain face tens of miles away—Boom!

The entire mountain peak was pulverized by the sheer force of the impact.

"By integrating Possibility into oneself, anyone can... surpass the peak."

Bzzzt, bzzzt. Mikoto chuckled, the electricity dancing in her flowing hair.

Host: Misaka Mikoto Physical Strength: SSSS Mental Strength: SSSS World Heart: Heart of Kindness (Number Seven, Form: Absolute Peak) World Heart Level: Fused Heart Overall Combat Rating: Earth-rank Intermediate!

PS: Today’s update totaled twelve thousand characters. Seeking monthly tickets; there are still 11 hours left, and I will continue to unleash bursts of content.