Chapter: 95. The Loli Enthusiast is in Full Production (13/46)
“Oh no, this child is so cute~”
In the medical area of Area Zero of Ark Academy.
At this moment, it was filled with people affected by Hydra’s authority.
In order to cover up her return to a younger form, Nagi had Hydra influence a portion of the people in Ark Academy in a “random” manner based on a carefully curated list she had made.
To make her seem more like a “collateral damage” victim, the range of affected individuals was quite broad.
In addition to students and teachers from the Special Department, people from the General Department, Elite Department, and even ordinary residents living on the artificial Academy Island were included in this “random” list.
The academy had gathered everyone in Area Zero to investigate the impact of this power.
Although the academy had implemented a certain degree of zoning and diversion for these victims, the medical area where Nagi was located remained crowded with people waiting for checks.
Inside the medical area, the white walls and smooth floors created a tidy atmosphere.
On both sides of the spacious corridor, several benches for waiting were neatly arranged, with silver metal reflecting a soft glow under the lights.
The victims waiting for a comprehensive check should have been calmly sitting on these metal benches.
However, at this moment, in the clean and spacious medical area, a black-haired young girl sitting quietly on a bench surrounded by a crowd was especially eye-catching.
“Please don’t crowd; everyone, queue up orderly for the checks,” shouted a medical staff member in a white coat, standing like a mountain in front of Nagi, addressing the crowd that seemed to have seen something rare.
The scene had turned into a zoo or a popular idol concert.
“Little sister, what’s your name? Do you want some candy? I’ll take you to buy some, okay~”
“Wow, this child’s skin is so fair; it must be so smooth to touch~”
“Hey, little sister, can you say ‘pervert, disgusting, go die’ in a tone of disdain for your big brother to hear~”
“Wait! Don’t let that pervert who spoke last get away!”
…..
The scene was in utter chaos.
Under Hydra’s influence, those affected had regressed about ten years in age, either appearing as children similar in age to Nagi or as young adults who had just entered society, with only a few who returned to their middle-aged selves.
Regardless of gender, they were all captivated by Nagi’s current cuteness and beauty.
Unsure why everyone was reacting this way, Nagi, not knowing what expression to wear, could only sit up straight, obediently placing her small hands on her knees covered by white stockings, trying to appear as an upright and polite little girl.
Her discomfort was not solely due to the crowd around her.
Originally, in her plan, her regression was merely a result of an indiscriminate attack launched by the “mole hidden within the academy,” and with her strength, she could easily conceal her true identity from the staff in Area Zero.
But now, everything was different.
The General of the End, Kanade’s awakening.
After experiencing these events, the special organization SEMA and the three major academies would undoubtedly send ACE-level espers to investigate.
What she would face was not ordinary espers.
In front of some ACEs with special abilities, Nagi did not have complete confidence in hiding her past.
Because her contract beasts were still in her soul.
Although they had all fallen into a “sleep” standby state due to the influence of the End.
She could still utilize part of their powers, which might reveal flaws to her opponents.
Unless—
(“This power of starlight will return to you along with your contract beasts; you might still need it.”)
The words of the End’s Nagi flashed through Nagi’s mind.
Just as she had said before leaving.
If in starlight form.
This was a BUG method that not even Alice could see through.
Combined with the “Domain of Angels,” it would be almost impossible for anyone to detect the discord.
The starlight Nagi currently possessed was a pure silvery-white.
It had not been tainted by the End; it was simply the power transformed from pure fragments of authority.
Just like the abilities Nanjou possessed, no matter how she used it, it could not be eroded by the End.
But she still did not know what hidden agenda the End’s Nagi had.
Just when Nagi was feeling conflicted, a call came from the inspection room beside her:
“Next.”
The person who stuck their head out was not any of the gossipy aunties Nagi had seen before.
It was a tall, slender woman with upward-turned eyes and silver irises, giving off a cold impression.
Moreover, Nagi sensed a very strong magical reaction from her.
There was no doubt that she was an ACE, but Nagi did not know her abilities.
“Ah, yes.” Nagi forced herself to remain calm and responded in a natural tone.
—What to do? I need to find an excuse to leave temporarily and activate the starlight?
—If I expose myself here…
—What should I do…
If it were the past Nagi, she would have already made a decision and acted on it.
But after learning the “truth” about her past life’s death, her will had become irreversibly flawed, leading her to question her decisions constantly.
Just when Nagi hesitated and was about to raise suspicion, a familiar voice called out from behind her at a critical moment.
“Little Nagi!”
“Eh? Kanade-kun?!” Nagi looked in the direction of the voice in surprise.
Hearing Kanade’s voice, she thought she might be imagining it.
But when she turned her head, she indeed saw Kanade’s figure.
Her previously dull eyes suddenly widened, the corridor’s lights reflecting bright rays in them.
Although Kanade was bandaged in several places and needed to use crutches to walk, his appearance made Nagi feel immensely reliable.
The anxiety in her heart fell without any reason.
“Excuse me, are you—” The tall woman looked at Kanade with a puzzled expression.
At that moment, a man walking beside Kanade stepped forward, wearing a white uniform and seemingly displaying the badge on his chest, straightening his collar.
Under the light, his sea-blue eyes held an undeniable authority.
“The inspection next door is going smoothly; we are here to assist you with a routine check,” said Kurokawa with an outwardly natural demeanor, but his lips moved in a different way; although he did not make a sound, the tall woman could still read the meaning of his lip movements—”Leave this girl to me for investigation.”
Though the woman still looked puzzled, she could only nod in agreement with Kurokawa’s actions, given his role as the highest investigative authority of Ark Academy.
“Understood, then the next one.”
Nagi was still unclear about what had happened, looking somewhat confused at Kanade, who had walked up to her.
And Kanade smiled at her.
“Little Nagi, are you okay?”
“Um, um, Kanade-kun…” Nagi wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Kurokawa—
“Let’s talk after we leave here.” Kurokawa lowered his voice and exchanged a glance with Kanade.
