In Academy City, the Paradise Project begins.

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"Oh, so you saw it."

At the time, Higashino only noticed that Shokuhou was outside, since she had a cognitive anchor, making it too easy to find her.

But he did not notice the arrow hitting the deer.

Actually, on the day Junko Hokaze invited Higashino to school, she happened to be on the rooftop of a building.

She saw Junko go to the infirmary and was so excited that she even brought out binoculars. She then saw the scene of Higashino giving Gekota away and Junko's shy expression.

However, like Misaki, she only saw what Higashino wanted them to see. The actual events were paid content, and only those who participated personally could have the opportunity to see them up close.

"so?"

He calmly countered with a question.

Higashino was a little surprised that the reason he was being approached by Junko was because of the arrow-wielding deer, but this yuri vibe...

Although he had read the comic, his memory of it wasn't as vivid as this one...

He regretted once again that he hadn't downloaded all the content related to A Certain Magical Index on his phone, leaving him in this awkward situation!

After all, it's impossible for a normal person to remember all the characters, plot points, and details of an anime without using Baidu, right?

Of course, if you have an memory like Index's, that's a different story.

As for using his ability to recall detailed information, Higashino tried... but it didn't work. It only deepened the impression of the parts he already remembered clearly, while the parts he didn't remember remained unremembered.

Fortunately, he was aware of most of the situations, and the parts he was unaware of were generally not important and did not cause any major problems.

"so!"

Bow and Arrow stepped forward, staring intently at him with a determination that Higashino could not comprehend.

"I challenge you! Right here, right now!"

"challenge?"

Higashino looked at her with great interest, and he could feel the scent of lilies blooming in his hometown.

"What are we competing in? Fighting? Forgive my bluntness, Archer, but that's not a wise choice."

You know, the news that he became the strongest in Academy City is not exactly common knowledge, but it's close enough. And judging from what she just said, it seems she even investigated him.

She couldn't possibly be unaware of her own strength.

Is this the power of oranges?

"Of course it's not about fighting!"

The arrow pierced the deer, which raised its head, its eyes defiant.

She wasn't stupid; she knew her own limitations. Even if her trump card posed a threat to Level 5, it would be useless if she didn't time it right.

"Let's compete in my specialty, archery! We'll use the targets from the archery club's practice range! The rules are simple: three arrows determine the winner, and the one with the highest score wins!"

Higashino Yu stroked his chin: "Sounds interesting. So... what's the stake? You don't think I'd accept your challenge unconditionally, do you? Especially since it's clearly to your advantage."

He was curious about what conditions this girl, who harbored a twisted protective instinct towards Junko, would offer.

Bow and Arrow's eyes flashed with a sharp light, his voice resolute: "If I win, you must immediately give up pursuing Senior Hokage Junko! Or... swear that you will only be good to her from now on and completely sever ties with all other women!"

This condition seemed perfectly natural to her, and it was full of "protection" for Runzi.

Higashino almost burst out laughing. This condition... how should I put it, it feels kind of cute.

"So, what if I win?"

He countered with a question that carried a sense of pressure.

Lilies and oranges are such a waste. In order to protect world peace and uphold love and truth, he decided to correct her thinking!

Even though they were already in that kind of relationship, Junko Hokkaido still made such a declaration in front of him, which was tantamount to him being a NTR (Netorare) on the spot.

However, since she cares so much about Junko, it seems like it wouldn't be bad to put her in a position similar to Kuroko, where she pushes her butt.

And compared to Kuroko, her figure is undoubtedly much better, so...

What kind of reciprocal terms do you intend to propose?

Bow and Arrow Bites His Lower Lip, as if he had already made up his mind, with a resolute determination: "If you win... I'll let you do whatever you want with me! Whatever you want me to do! Join your fan club, become your informant, even... even be manipulated by you... I'll accept it all!"

Her cheeks flushed slightly from the last word, "teasing," which reminded her of something she had read in a comic book, but her eyes remained stubborn.

This bet... is big enough.

Higashino was very interested in this challenge, after all, it was practically a free offer, and it wouldn't be in his style if he didn't agree.

Moreover, he had originally planned to punish the girl, but now he had a more reasonable excuse.

He looked at the girl in front of him, whose bangs covered half her face and whose eyes were both obsessive and filled with a kind of pure and persistent gaze, and smiled with interest.

"Interesting. Very interesting."

He took a step forward, approaching the bow and arrow aimed at the deer. At the same time, he also used his ability, granting her unconditional compliance with any conditions he set, without her noticing anything amiss.

Moreover, she seemed to have the idea and determination to fulfill the agreement, so Higashino changed his perception very easily and thoroughly this time.

If she loses, she will be punished unconditionally, just like the girls who failed at the last swimsuit party.

“Bow and Arrow Deer, I accept your challenge…”

His gaze fell on her deliberately concealed right cheek, his smile carrying a hint of deeper meaning: "However, since you're going to challenge me with your area of ​​expertise... then please show me your full strength. Including... that 'special eye' of yours."

Higashino remembered her special skill, which was said to be able to overcome even Level 5.

"you!"

The arrow pierced the deer's eye, and its pupils constricted sharply! He...he knew about my prosthetic eye?! How could that be?!

But that doesn't matter. Anyway, we won't need that ability in the upcoming match, so it doesn't matter if they find out our trump card!

"Hmph! You don't need to tell me!"

Bow and Arrow into Deer raised his hand and touched the area of ​​his right eye that was covered by his bangs.

"I will show no mercy to someone like you! Come with me!"

She turned abruptly and strode towards the archery club, her steps firm and her back conveying a sense of determination.

As Dongye watched her retreating figure, his interest intensified, and he followed her.

Chapter 166 A Complete Victory: Arrows Piercing the Deer

Inside the Tokiwadai Archery Dojo.

Bow and Arrow Deer stood opposite Dongye, his posture upright and exuding a dignified aura.

For Junko Hokaze's "happiness," she decided to challenge the newly crowned number one in Academy City with only her "mortal body" and skills.

As for whether Junko Hokaze herself knew what she was doing, or whether she would agree with her actions, she had never considered these things from the beginning.

After all, girls who are caught up in "jealousy" or their own inner world are never concerned about the consequences; they can do anything in a moment of passion.

"The rules are simple."

The sound of the arrow piercing the deer remained as clear and cold as ever, which made Dongye very curious about what it would be like if she spoke to him in a charming tone. After all, he also liked the kind of cute contrast.

For example, when Wannai Kinuho and Awafuki Manbin were playfully fighting with Higashino, they were very shy, but they still did something as bold as sharing an ice cream together!

That wasn't the result of Higashino demanding or using his abilities to modify their actions; it was entirely an instinctive reaction stemming from his feelings for Higashino.

As for where the ice cream came from... of course it was because of the hot weather. Even soaking in the pool was unbearably hot, so Higashino used his ability to conjure it up!

Pao Fu Wanbin and Wan Nei Juanbao have a lot to say about this!

As for ordering imported abalone and cream puffs later when I got hungry, that was a later matter. After all, swimming is very tiring, and needing to eat extra meals is unavoidable.

"Oh, what are the rules?"

Higashino was very confident. After all, he was the cheater and never intended to be fair in the first place, so he was fearless no matter what the rules were.

Last time, in order to punish the girls, referee Higashino personally cheated on the field. How could he possibly follow the rules this time?

"Ten fixed targets, at standard distances. The center is the ten-ring, decreasing by one point for each target outwards. The one with the highest total score wins."

She paused, glancing at Higashino Yu with her left eye, her tone clearly provocative: "If you're as confident in your archery skills as your ranking suggests, and if the total scores are the same..."

She presented her terms from a position of advantage, betting that Higashino, the strongest pride of Academy City, would agree to them.

These were all reverse psychology techniques she learned from shoujo manga, and this was the first time she had used them on a boy in real life.

"Let's decide the outcome with the speed of shooting."

Higashino listened with great interest, a gentle smile on his face that inexplicably infuriated the archer who had shot the deer.

He casually flexed his wrists, picked up the bow and arrow prepared beside him, and his movements... well, to the professional archer Rushi, looked like those of a complete novice.

Higashino's bow-holding posture was awkward, and his nocking motion also revealed a sense of disharmony.

"Understand."

Higashino nodded, his smile unchanged.

"Iruka-kun is really 'fair,' challenging me, an outsider, with his area of ​​expertise. Well, I'm the 'number one,' so I have to take responsibility."

His tone was relaxed, as if he were just talking about the weather.

Such conditions certainly do not give him any advantage whatsoever. Putting aside everything else, the fact that he doesn't know how to use a bow and arrow, yet is required to participate in this competition, is already quite shameless.

A normal person would definitely not agree to such a request, but... a fun-loving person would!

Furthermore, since it didn't mention that one cannot use their abilities, then it would be perfectly acceptable to use them directly.

"Then let's do it this way, with this very 'fair' condition!"

The arrow struck the deer, and her fair cheeks flushed slightly, whether from anger or some other reason, it was hard to tell.

"Stop talking nonsense! If you're afraid of losing, just say so! Your ability is mental, interfering with cognition and distorting reality, but I don't believe it can precisely control the physical trajectory of every arrow! In pure archery, I will never lose!"

She practically gritted her teeth as she uttered the last sentence, as if trying to encourage herself.

She had conducted a very thorough investigation into Higashino's abilities over the past two days and felt that although his abilities were strong, they were not insurmountable!

First, it's definitely not something that can be used continuously, as influencing reality with one's mind is the kind of thing that consumes an enormous amount of energy; second, although it will affect reality, it should cause damage to reality or change the laws of physics, and it shouldn't help with shooting skills, which involve one's own abilities...

Finally, there's her confidence in her own skills! Even if Higashino really had a way to hit the bullseye with his abilities, he absolutely couldn't match her speed as a professional!

Hi~ Hi~

Higashino waved his hand, giving him an expression that said, "You're absolutely right."

"Let's begin, Yuzuru Iruka-kun. Let me see just how far the top archery skills of Tokiwadai can go!"

He stopped looking at the deer and took a deep breath, instantly calming his aura.

She stepped forward steadily with her left foot, her body as stable as a rock. The movements of drawing the bow, nocking the arrow, and aiming were completed in one smooth motion, as fluid as a dance that had been practiced a thousand times.

The bowstring was slowly pulled apart between her slender fingers, the full curve displaying powerful tension.

"call out--!"

The arrow left the bowstring with a crisp whistling sound, transforming into a silver thread almost invisible to the naked eye, and striking the center of the target fifty meters away with perfect precision!

It's the bullseye! The rings are in the top ten!

Without pausing, she swiftly drew a second arrow from the quiver.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Nine arrows rang out in quick succession, rhythmic and precisely spaced. As if guided by invisible threads, all ten arrows, without exception, drove deep into the bullseye of ten different targets!

Ten arrows, one hundred rings! Perfect!

As the arrow struck the deer, he slowly lowered the bow, his chest rising and falling slightly, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Continuous, high-speed, and precise shooting is an extreme test of physical strength and concentration. She turned her head, her left eye filled with absolute confidence and a hint of barely perceptible victor's arrogance, and looked at Higashino.

"Your turn, first one."

Her voice was slightly panting. Although she looked very relaxed, she had actually used some of her abilities to achieve what she had just done.

After all, she wasn't stupid. She might be a bit straightforward, but this wasn't a formal competition; it was a duel where she had to win. She didn't mind using her abilities to increase her chances of winning.

"Let me see if your 'cognitive reconstruction' can also demonstrate the 'number one' style in this pure archery."