In a windowless building.
In a strange space composed of countless test tubes and machines.
Aleister Crowley was suspended on life support.
He closed his eyes and looked through the light green liquid at the uninvited guest who suddenly appeared in this absolutely enclosed space.
interesting.
Aleister's voice came out through the device, with an electronic synthesized texture.
You are the first person who can enter here silently.
His voice was transmitted through the device to the empty control room.
at the same time.
A certain being took a step out of the void.
The black coat fluttered without wind, and the hair fluttered gently.
Ling Qing suddenly appeared in the most secretive core area of Academy City.
Impressive security system.
Ling Qing looked around.
His eyes swept across the glowing spell arrays, then turned his gaze to Aleister.
After all, you have been watching me since I came here. Wouldn't it be very rude of me if I didn't come to see you?
07Aleister Crowley, the general chairman of Academy City.
Ling Qing spoke, his voice cold and with a hint of amusement.
Or, should I call you Edward Alexander?
The liquid in the life support device fluctuated slightly.
It seems you know a lot.
Aleister's voice remained calm.
Well, why don't you introduce yourself, the intruder, or rather, the visitor from outside this world?
Ling Qing.
The young man answered briefly, and the light swept across every corner of the room.
From another world.
It was not surprising that Aleister was able to determine that he was not from that world.
His eyes were fixed on the shadows.
Squint your eyes and smile.
Is there another friend who doesn't want to come out and say hello?
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[...]
In the shadows of the room he was staring at.
There were ripples in the air.
A blurry figure slowly emerged.
The golden light outlined the human figure, but the specific appearance could not be seen clearly.
Angel of physics, Aiwass.
[You are indeed not from this world. ]
Edwards's voice sounded like countless people whispering at the same time.
[Your existence itself is contrary to this world, and it is not what should exist in all aspects, but it does not distort the laws of this world. It is really strange.]
Aiwass came to Aleister's side, tilted his head to look at Ling Qing, with a data-like light flowing in his eyes.
[The composition cannot be analyzed, and the form of existence exceeds the physical laws of the current world. ]
Ling Qing smiled slightly.
As expected of you, the existence at the top of the phase, the angel of physics, you can see the difference in me.
Aleister was silent for a moment.
Even with his hundreds of years of experience and wisdom, he was unable to immediately understand the young man in front of him who claimed to be from another world.
What made him even more alert was.
The other party not only knew his true identity, but also recognized Edwards at a glance.
Visitors from another world.
Aleister's voice was as calm as water.
Your arrival disrupted many of my plans.
Oh? Do you want me to apologize to you or compensate you?
Ling Qing spread his hands jokingly.
Then you're probably going to be disappointed.
…
Aleister did not respond to his teasing, but that did not stop him from analyzing Ling Qing's character.
Visitor from another world, what is your purpose?
Aleister asked directly.
Initially I came here for one person.
Ling Qing raised his head and looked directly at Aleister.
Misaka Mikoto. For the best and most exciting
Of course, this now also includes the people she is in contact with.
Bubbles were bubbling in the life support device.
What is your relationship with her?
Aleister asked.
I never observed any connection between her and you, but…she did undergo some changes.
Ling Qing's mouth corners slightly raised.
It doesn't matter.
With their identities and power, they are still far from being able to detect the existence of the chat group.
The important thing is that from today on, she is no longer your pawn.
The air pressure in the room suddenly dropped.
Edwards's golden figure flickered, as if ready to strike at any time.
Can I take this as a threat?
Aleister's voice turned cold.
If you understand it that way.
Ling Qing's tone remained calm, yet it carried an unquestionable power.
Not only her, but also everyone related to her – Shirai Kuroko, Shokuhou Misaki… they are no longer variables in your plan.
Aleister's mind was working rapidly.
This visitor who claimed to be from another world seemed to know the entire layout of Academy City very well.
How much do you know?
Aleister asked in a deep voice.
Ling Qing sighed softly, as if he was pitying the other person's ignorance.
He walked slowly forward.
The heels made a crisp sound when hitting the metal floor.
I know that you were once the leader of the Golden Dawn, I know how you fell after your wife's death, and I know your true purpose in establishing Academy City.
He paused, his eyes sharp as a knife.
I also know that you plan to destroy all the demons in 617 and completely end the existence of magic in this world.
Ling Qing grinned.
The greatest magician of the 20th century and leader of the Golden Dawn.
But now he is hiding in the science base and plotting to destroy all magic – how ironic.
Edwards suddenly stood in front of Ling Qing and raised his golden arm.
[Warning, do not approach. ]
Ling Qing stopped and looked past Edwards at Aleister.
Relax, I like to negotiate before fighting, what do you think, Aleister?
The liquid in the life support device began to churn violently.
For the first time, Aleister's expression showed a noticeable change.
This information is his deepest secret.
No one, even among Academy City's top brass, knew about this.
impossible…
Aleister whispered: I only revealed these plans to Aiwass.
Edwards's golden figure suddenly became brighter.
[Crowley, his source of knowledge is beyond the scope of this world. ]
[Crowley, this person… is very dangerous. ]
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