Back in the Sky City, regretfully, Lin Luo did not enjoy the pleasures of the spring day with Haruhi, nor did he experience the delight with Hatsune... These two troublemakers, now quasi-Heavenly Rank captives, were summoned by Yao Yao as soon as they arrived at the Sky City, intending to put them through some rigorous training.

Hatsune seemed to know Yao Yao. The usually arrogant girl instantly fell silent upon seeing her, and Lin Luo could vaguely glimpse a shadow in her eyes—likely from having been bullied by Yao Yao before. Without nearly uttering a word, she obediently entered the training room.

Hei Yan had already entered the virtual world some time ago, which was a slight disappointment to Lin Luo. If she had delayed her entry a bit longer, she could have met Hatsune. He was quite looking forward to seeing how the two sisters would react to meeting each other.

As for the great Captain, Haruhi Suzumiya, she feared nothing, not even Yao Yao. She maintained an overly mature demeanor even in front of her. But it didn't matter; the most formidable female figure in this three-million-word chronicle was still the greatest. Yao Yao casually used a single finger to dissolve Haruhi's Celestial Ring, boosted all her stats by 200%, and then they engaged in a one-on-one duel.

The result?

It goes without saying. Seeing Yao Yao's arrogant aura, the Captain tried to make her go streaking. However, the Miracle Art, which had always succeeded, was used, and Yao Yao did not streak. Instead, the Captain’s leader uniform vanished completely... Lin Luo was treated to a feast for his eyes; Haruhi’s figure was indeed superb—full-chested, narrow-waisted, with round hips and fair skin.

Alas, as the Captain's boyfriend, he hadn't even gotten a chance to do it with her—what a shame.

Lin Luo felt regret once more.

But it was fine; the Captain was gone, but he still had the Railgun. Although the Railgun remained as tsundere as ever, her arrogance hadn't flared up when there was serious business. Now that matters were settled, her lingering resentment immediately transformed into world-ending heavenly thunder, giving him a good dose of suffering. But even so, the scheduled nightly exercise was not missed in the slightest.

“Heart Pact activated, initiating Covenant Mode... Current Master and Contractor have reached agreement on companionship. Current Master obtains the Proof of Constraint—Tranquil Aurora. Current Contractor obtains the Proof of Constraint—Violent Thunder.”

Amidst an intense embrace and kissing, the two completed their second Heart Pact. Endless arcs of lightning coiled around their bodies, yet they felt no pain, only waves of warmth and scorching heat.

Contractor: Misaka Mikoto Body Strength: SS Spiritual Strength: SS Overall Strength: Quasi-Heavenly Rank Proof of Constraint: Violent Thunder Seal of Protection: Unicorn Heart of the World: Heart of Kindness (No. 7, Form: My Peak, Merged Heart) ...

Once the pact was signed, they fully immersed themselves in the exercise. Throughout the entire night, the sounds of soft moans and gasps echoed incessantly, making even the passing maids blush furiously.

After a night of replenishing his energy, Lin Luo awoke the next morning feeling refreshed, with the strength consumed in the previous battle mostly restored. But seeing the beautiful, delicate woman lying beside him, naked and exposed, his desire immediately flared up, and he pressed down on her again.

“Bastard!” Mikoto had also woken up, cursing him with shyness, before willingly letting Lin Luo enter her body, allowing him to command her as she enjoyed the pleasure of morning practice.

After their morning session, the two quickly washed up and dressed before heading to the living room. After finishing the lunch meticulously prepared by the maids, they proceeded to the courtyard.

They had discussed it the day before: their next stop would be the A Certain Magical Index world. First, a long time had passed since their last departure, making it time to return and check in, and to bring the Misaka Sisters over. Although this world wasn't entirely safe, here the Sisters could truly live as normal people. Second, the person Lin Luo sought to serve as Archbishop in the Magic City was also in the Index world; he wasn't sure if that person would accept the role.

The third, and most important reason, was that Mikoto needed to reach the Heavenly Rank, making the trip to Index essential.

During the day yesterday, Lin Luo had arranged all necessary matters in the Bright Realm: the Sky City, the Dragon Clan, the Denizens of the Red World, the Three Vassals, and Karin and her group of five who were training scattered across this world. He had even made a trip to the world of the Weapon Races, and Yan Ye lived up to expectations with great success.

Simultaneously, due to the increase in his own strength, his Heroic Spirit Hall, the "Afterlife," finally achieved its complete state. Lin Luo brought it out, positioning it directly above the Sky City, hidden within the clouds, invisible to anyone who hadn't reached the peak of the Earth Rank.

However, all things are relative. Since the Afterlife is different from the real world, those here cannot see it, nor can those there see it. Only three high-ranking Heroic Spirits—Iwasawa Mami, Shiina, and Yuzuri—could see it and emerge from the Afterlife.

These three had not only become complete Heroic Spirits, but Lin Luo’s Heavenly Rank artistic conception had also given them profound insights. Lin Luo had handed them over to Yao Yao for training, which was far superior to letting them fumble alone in the Heroic Spirit Hall.

As for the other Heroic Spirits, although they were far from the level of those three, they were also in a state of "evolution." Given time, they too might become high-ranking Heroic Spirits.

With all matters arranged, and seemingly no loose ends, Lin Luo and Mikoto composed themselves, preparing to depart for the Index world. However, just as they opened the planar passage, a dissatisfied voice called out from behind them.

“Hey, you two—are you just going to ditch us?”

Lin Luo turned back reflexively and saw two women with voluptuous figures approaching—it was Mugino Shizuri and Saten Ruiko, with whom he had engaged in a threesome just two days prior; the latter was the one who had spoken.

Lin Luo couldn’t help but be momentarily stunned. “Why are you two still here?”

“What kind of question is that! Where else would we go if not here?” Saten shot him a fierce glare.

Mugino’s gaze swept over Lin Luo and Mikoto, and she smiled with a veiled meaning, “Are you deliberately abandoning us because you plan to enjoy some private time?”

Mikoto’s face flushed, and the electricity around her body crackled, but she couldn't unleash it easily.

Lin Luo managed an awkward laugh. “I didn’t see you yesterday; I assumed you had gone back to the training room to cultivate... But since you’re both here, then we’ll just all go together. After all, that place is your hometown; you must visit.”

“That’s more like it,” Saten instantly brightened up, turning from anger to joy, and clung to his arm.

“Yes, we can’t open the planar passage, so we’ll have to rely on you,” Mugino seized the opportunity, latching onto Lin Luo’s other arm and effectively pushing Mikoto aside.

Bzzzt bzzzt!

The crackling of electricity intensified. Mikoto’s mouth twitched, and she glared fixedly at them, “I’m telling you two… shouldn't you learn a little self-respect!”

She pronounced the word "self-respect" very softly, though in reality, her entire tone was subdued, sounding to Lin Luo like the roar of a shrew, making him feel a bit uneasy.

Fortunately, Mikoto's target was only Saten and Mugino, not immediately aiming her wrath at him.

Saten smiled faintly. “What are you saying? I’ve always had self-respect. But hugging and clinging to a man you like seems perfectly normal, doesn't it? Besides, we don't have the ability to go home on our own—should we walk while holding a rope instead?”

Mugino added, “You’re much stronger than us; you could go home alone without any issue, but we can’t. Alas, it’s because we’re so weak.”

The two had clearly ganged up against Mikoto. Although in terms of raw strength, Mikoto was several tiers above them, in terms of cunning, one rising from the dark side, the other mastering minds—the two combined clearly outmatched Mikoto. With those words, she was left completely unable to retort.

But!

Who was the Railgun? Could she be tripped up by a few mere words? She had always been the type to charge headlong, speaking her mind and unleashing electricity when necessary. If arguing failed, what was the problem with just shooting a cannon blast at them!

Of course, while these two were her opponents, they were still considered comrades, so firing a full cannon blast at them would be a bit excessive.

Mikoto calmed herself, smiled faintly, and two arcs of electricity suddenly shot from her fingertips, binding the slender waists of Saten and Mugino. Grabbing one in each hand, she said, “Since you want to go home, I’ll take you home. Don't worry; I will diligently protect your safety along the way.”

Although Saten and Mugino were mid-tier Earth Rank, strong figures in any world, they possessed absolutely no ability to resist the attack of a quasi-Heavenly Rank expert. Not only could they not struggle, but under the restraint of those electrical arcs, they couldn't even exert a shred of strength.

“Misaka Mikoto, you damn brat! You can’t have any, so you won’t let us have any either—that’s despicable…” Saten’s words cut off halfway through, and Mugino next to her opened her mouth but also couldn't speak.

Evidently, Mikoto had not only restrained their movements but also their voices.

Unable to speak, Saten and Mugino could only glare fiercely at Mikoto with their eyes as a warning.

Mikoto, however, paid them no mind, a smile gracing her face as she looked at Lin Luo. “What are you waiting for? Hurry up and go! If we hurry, we might just catch the Daihaiseisai Festival.”

“...” Lin Luo was utterly speechless. Looking at the Railgun’s gleeful expression, he reaffirmed his conviction: every woman possessed a hidden, dark side; the only difference was whether one had eyes sharp enough to discover it.

He was fortunate enough to possess those eyes!

The next moment, Lin Luo reached out and sliced through the void, opening the planar passage. He stepped through first, followed by Mikoto, who was holding Saten and Mugino one on each side. The moment they entered, a sheath of electrical light enveloped the two women’s bodies.

The planar passage was not like the Boulevard of Stars; those below quasi-Heavenly Rank entering faced a degree of danger. But with her layer of electrical protection, there was no need for concern.

Although Mikoto could be petty over small matters, when it came to serious business, she was never one to hold back.