[ After the sisterly quarrel, even before the invasion began, the two were already exhausted, leaning against the wall, panting heavily.
"Let's split up!"
Despite their earlier heated argument, they now spoke in unison, each choosing a different direction to proceed.
Misaka chose a frontal assault. The robots in the area were instantly turned against the security personnel under her control.
Misaka casually picked up a computer dropped by a guard, studying the map inside.
"If Kihara Gensei is already here... VIP room?!"
Ignoring the struggling guard nearby, Mikoto turned her gaze to the wall.
"According to the map, going through here seems faster. It's reckless, but I can't fall behind Shokuhou!"
"DING—"
She pulled a coin from her pocket, tossed it into the air, and as electricity crackled around her, the coin transformed into a beam of light, shooting forward at three times the speed of sound.
"BOOM—" ]
[ .....]
~ Projection of All Worlds ~
"Such sisterly affection, huh? You've pretty much aired all each other's dirty laundry. The surveillance must be thinking, 'Wow, they really just ignored me completely.'"
"A perfect 'stealth' operation... though I can't help but feel the urge to. These security robots have never been reliable."
This duo is practically invincible. While everyone was impressed, they also couldn't help but facepalm.
Misaka Mikoto even knows what 'stealth' means?! This is what she calls 'a bit reckless'?!
Talk about a hardcore entrance—go for the loudest option available. \
A Railgun shot to blast through the wall? Might as well announce your invasion to the world.
Why use doors when you can go straight through walls?
~ Pokémon World ~
"No good, this kid's totally no good!"
James and Jessie, wearing sunglasses, critiqued like experts, clearly unimpressed with Mikoto's performance.
"Totally agree, meow!"
Meowth crossed its arms and nodded along.
When it comes to stealth, Team Rocket is the true professionals. Mikoto's door-smashing antics? A failing grade. This kid still has a long way to go.
~ Detective Conan World ~
Though Conan had expected as much, seeing it firsthand still left him speechless. His deadpan expression said it all:
"When will she ever learn to use the door?"
Misaka Mikoto's approach is like turning a police chase into a full-blown counter-terror operation—go big or go home.
"Hey, she still technically 'infiltrated,' didn't she?"
Ai Haibara found Mikoto's boldness rather admirable. Hardcore? Yes. Effective? Absolutely. A perfect stealth mission.
.....
[ The commotion Misaka caused was so loud that Misaki Shokuhou, heading the opposite direction, paused and glanced back.
"Still as barbaric as ever. Couldn't she at least act a bit more refined?"
Compared to Misaka's brute force, Shokuhou was the picture of elegance. She walked past security as if they didn't exist, her Mental Out ability instantly turning them into her allies.
The two eventually reunited and captured Kihara Gensei—only to find out it was a decoy. Shokuhou extracted memories from the decoy, even encountering Kihara's voice speaking to her through them.
In the memory, an elderly man gazed out a window.
"If you've seen these memories, you already know the situation. Your presence here means you're not there!"
"Without you, who will protect Exterior?!"
Shokuhou, having absorbed these memories, left without a word. Ignoring Misaka's questions, she couldn't shake her unease. How did he know all this?!
They quickly got into a car, and Shokuhou immediately ordered the driver,
"Drive! As fast as you can!" ]
[ .....]
~ Projection of All Worlds ~
"Elegant, truly elegant! No wonder she calls Misaka barbaric—compared to her, it's night and day."
"Hahaha, one controls machines, the other controls people. Truly the best match!"
Though no one knew what 'Exterior' referred to, Shokuhou's urgency made it clear: something bad was about to happen.
~ Spy x Family World ~
"That's a tactical home invasion! Pretty clever move."
Even Twilight had to admit Kihara's plan was solid. Knowing Shokuhou's base location was likely due to the Sisters.
Remember the nano-virus from the mosquito bite? Given the advanced tech in that world, it probably had tracking capabilities.
While Mental Out is a nightmare for spies, this was the first time he'd seen Shokuhou look genuinely flustered... Good thing our world doesn't have that ability.
That'd be a real headache.
"Woah!! Wakku wakku!!"
Anya instantly picked up on Twilight's thoughts. Superpowers and robots? So cool!
Oh, and by the way, Dad... About that 'no superpowers' thing...
~ Dropkick on My Devil World ~
"That old man's sharp! He even predicted Shokuhou would read the decoy's memories!"
Yurine was genuinely surprised by Kihara's foresight.
The older, the craftier. Everything was part of his plan—even exposing his own location in District 2 was likely a diversion.
"Ufufufu..."
The Evil Goddess giggled weirdly.
"If you want to go fast, just use the sidewalk. Plenty of space there, right?"
Medusa, standing nearby, already knew what was coming: snake stew for dinner tonight.
.....
[ On their way back, an explosion set an autonomous bus on fire, crippling the city's main transportation during the Daihasei Festival. Traffic gridlock spread everywhere.
"No choice!"
Shokuhou, frantic, had no patience for delays. She pulled a remote from her bag.
"Exterior! Reverse flow, starting from the 13th pair onward."
A massive, fleeting tube of liquid flashed, and Shokuhou pressed the button.
Thousands of people across several kilometers fell under her control, clearing a path. Misaka stared in shock.
"The road..."
"Go straight through! Full speed!"
Shokuhou clutched her head, sweating and visibly strained.
Misaka was stunned.
"Thousands of people... Controlling minds across kilometers. Even the strongest esper in Academy City shouldn't have this nightmare-LV power."
Shokuhou's only thought was speed.
"If they've taken Exterior while I'm gone... That's the one scenario I can't allow." ]
[ .....]
~ Projection of All Worlds ~
"Holy—! How is this only Rank 5?! Was the ranking decided by lottery? There's no way this power is fourth-tier."
"Manipulating thousands across kilometers, clearing a path instantly—now that's true 'One-Way Road' power."
Mental Out is downright terrifying. No wonder LV 5 espers are in a league of their own.
.....
[ The scene shifted to Shokuhou's memories with Dolly, explaining her desperation.
When they arrived, Misaka noticed something off.
"The interference waves here are no joke."
Walking down the hall, Shokuhou explained, "The Exterior is an amplifier for my ability."
"But its original purpose was to let anyone use Mental Out—a twisted toy."
"This facility, the Clone Dolly Project, aimed to cultivate geniuses. But they realized brainwashing 'geniuses' was faster than creating them."
"So I destroyed the organization... and took over."
They stared at the massive brain suspended in fluid, golden threads connecting to it.
"That's a section of my cerebral cortex, cultured and enlarged. The exterior brain." ]
[ .....]
~ Projection of All Worlds ~
"Dolly... Just how many experiments did they put her through?"
"Are Academy City's higher-ups all insane? They seem utterly delusional, chasing pipe dreams."
Mental Out for everyone? That's no joke. The potential for abuse is staggering. In the wrong hands, it could manipulate the world unseen.
Shokuhou, a LV 5 who's seen such darkness yet hasn't turned evil, deserves praise for her integrity.
Not everyone could resist that temptation. At least she limits herself to pranks like exam sabotage.
~ Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline ~
"So that's why she saved the Sisters..."
Shirou Emiya couldn't help but lament their tragic fate.
Dolly, the first clone, formed a bond with Shokuhou. Her death left Shokuhou haunted by regret—for failing to uncover the plan sooner.
That's why she protects the Sisters now.
The more you understand human nature, the harder it is to trust. History and the present prove humanity never changes.
These events left her unable to trust most—even Misaka.
.....