Kaito didn't expect Misaki to be so direct.
No, he had thought wrong. He hadn't intended to develop a relationship with Misaki so quickly; he wanted to take it slow.
Just like with Mikoto.
Too fast isn't good.
Only by savoring slowly can you enjoy the flavor.
Alright, he admitted it. The FIB seems to be investigating his location, okay!
Watching the figure walking further away, Kaito shook his head helplessly and patted her golden hair.
"Alright, you should go back. If you really want to see me... you can come visit our complex with Mikoto."
"Fine. Since you said so, Kaito-nii, it wouldn't be good to bother you further~"
"Hehe, goodbye then."
"Okay, bye bye, Kaito-nii~"
Misaki waved and left. After she made a call and a car came to pick her up, Kaito took a deep breath and headed in the direction the earlier figure had walked.
Soon, Kaito caught up from behind.
This person wasn't Kanzaki, nor was he Touma.
But he was deeply connected to the Misaka Sisters.
"Although you're an important character in the plot, and you have a lot of charisma in the anime, you have to pay for killing so many Misaka Sisters."
Kaito was late, that's one thing, but the tragedy had already occurred. What Kaito could do was put a definitive stop to it after he arrived.
As for the other party?
As the main test subject, whether he was willing or not, Kaito would make him pay.
And the price would be plundering his ability.
"Huh? Who are you? Why are you following me?"
A white-haired boy in gray and white striped clothes turned around impatiently.
With the Absolute Power Plan halted these past two days, he had lost his source of amusement.
Whether he was willing or not, he had indeed enjoyed this behavior from the start, and it allowed his abilities to continuously strengthen.
"Heh, Accelerator. Fancy meeting you here."
'Unfortunately, you're not Shirai Kuroko's sister; if you were, I might have gone easy on you.'
"Fancy meeting me? You know me?"
"Of course. I'd even recognize you if you turned into a woman."
"Turn into a woman... Are you insulting me!? You bastard!"
"Hahaha, not at all. It's just that you seem to have a feminine side."
"Damn it! Are you looking for a fight!?"
'I have a feminine side?'
'You dare to say that again!?'
'I was a man of iron and steel, how could I have a feminine side!?'
"I'm not here to fight. I just need to tell you something."
"Heh... I'm not interested in hearing anything. I just want to beat you up right now!"
"Oh dear, oh dear. Young people shouldn't be so irritable. It's not good."
Slap—
Accelerator actually attacked Kaito, throwing a punch aimed at Kaito's heart.
If he was holding back, he didn't use his ability. If he wasn't, an ordinary person hit by that punch would be unconscious on the ground.
It was quite strong.
"Surprise attacks aren't polite."
Kaito firmly gripped Accelerator's fist. As Accelerator struggled with all his might but couldn't break free, he got angry and activated his ability, intending to seriously injure Kaito.
But...
"Sorry, but against absolute power, your ability isn't very effective on me."
Vector Control was indeed a good ability. If developed to its peak, it would be very strong.
If upgraded further, it would be even more powerful.
However, Kaito wasn't interested in this ability.
For him, instead of thinking about reflection and such, dodging was faster, and he could counterattack too.
Besides, this ability wasn't without weaknesses.
"Alright, time to pay the price."
He took out an A-Class Plunder Card and tried. It failed.
Well, Kaito had expected that.
He took out an S-Class Plunder Card.
Soon, Accelerator's power significantly weakened. Then, to his terrified expression, a silver sphere of light was extracted from his body.
"Your Esper ability is the price you'll pay."
"Consider it punishment for killing so many Misaka Sisters."
Even if Accelerator killed only a few here, the future had many...
All of them were slaughtered by him. Even if Kaito liked Accelerator as a character, he wouldn't hesitate to take his ability.
"Y-You... what did you do to me!! Why is my ability gone!? Damn it!!"
His other hand swung a fist, but it was weak. It didn't hurt Kaito but only made his own fist sore.
Now without his ability, he was just like an ordinary person, albeit a strong one.
"I've taken your ability. From now on, you're no longer an Esper. Unless you awaken a new power yourself."
Releasing Accelerator's fist, Kaito pocketed the card and left without looking back.
He couldn't be bothered to talk further. If he made Accelerator too angry, he might kill him.
Fortunately, Accelerator wasn't a complete fool. Knowing Kaito was dangerous and powerful, and had even taken his ability, he only raged in place, not daring to act.
He didn't want to die yet!
Besides, he had to report this. It was his ability!
He was the strongest in Academy City; he couldn't lose it!!!
"This card... I'll give it to Mikoto."
Hehe, wasn't this the first gift?
Actually, Kaito had intended to give Mikoto this gift from the start.
Perhaps... this might make Mikoto a bit depressed, since Accelerator had used this ability to kill so many Misaka Sisters.
But the power of Vector Control couldn't be denied!
Plus, since it was plundered from Accelerator, it was essentially avenging the Misaka Sisters.
As for the strong calculation ability needed to use it...
That was simple! The second gift Kaito prepared perfectly complemented Vector Control and could also help Mikoto in other combat situations.