Sometimes, betrayal is as simple as that. At least for Shizuri and her group, it was a surprisingly easy decision. After all, they were just in it for the money, essentially being mercenaries. In this context, the notion of betrayal didn't really apply. So, they made the smart move of working for Asahi, considering it wasn't that big of a deal.
Just like that, the Item switched sides, which also caused Amai Ao to have a really dark face as he was watching all this.
According to his perspective, he had worked hard to gather so much money and had invited them over. He had even paid them in advance to keep everyone satisfied.
After all, he thought that once they had come here, there wouldn't be any major issues, but he had never thought that Shizuri and her group would switch sides so effortlessly, without showing any hesitation or contemplation.
He found himself at a loss for words. But, in all fairness, they had done it to save their lives. And only few people would willingly risk their lives for money.
"So, these are the people you invited to help? What an interesting farce!"
At this moment, Accelerator had an amused smile on his face. He didn't care about the situation outside, and he just saw it as a mere joke.
After all, for him, those outside is nothing more than cannon fodder. Although there are a total of seven Level 5 Espers, he and the others weren't on the same level. After all, at his full power, he could even temporarily halt the planet beneath his feet.
From this, it can be seen that he was on an entirely different plane compared to the rest.
So, he viewed Mikoto Misaka's actions as just a farce, and he didn't think Asahi would pose a significant problem for him, especially since he is an existence that even could shrug off nuclear bombs.
"It doesn't matter, you've taken my money, so you'd better not follow in their footsteps!"
Amai Ao said with an ugly face. One group had already betrayed him, and he is worried Accelerator might do the same. If that happened, he'd truly be in a bind.
"Who do you take me for? Don't compare me with those second-rate so-called Espers. They're just trash!"
For Accelerator, he had never placed himself in the same category as other Espers. He is a transcendent existence, not someone to be equated with those second-rate individuals.
He initially had no intention of coming, but this situation was related to his experiments, so, in the end, he decided to come, and as a side benefit, he received a payment from Amai Ao. After all, it was extra income, so why not take it?
Although for individuals like him, money was just a numerical concept, when it was delivered to their doorstep, there was no reason to refuse, right?
"I hope so!"
Amai Ao could only said so.
But when they thought about Accelerator's abilities, he breathed a sigh of relief. He knew about Accelerator's power and abilities, which were indeed on a completely different level from the others, so it can be understood why his attitude was so different. With this in mind, his mood eased.
At this moment, Shizuri and her group had been following Asahi all the way. As for any resistance they encountered on the way? It had all been dealt with by Shizuri and her group.
"Not bad, your strength is quite commendable!"
Asahi looked at this scene with an amused smile. The others collectively rolled their eyes and didn't say much.
In this way, the group of people quickly came to the central location, which was where Amai Ao, Accelerator, and some important scientists were located. Surrounding them were the cultivation tanks of the Misaka Sisters, and the last creation that Asahi had seen.
All the relevant people were gathered here. And if there's no accident, Amai Ao might have infected the last creation with a virus.
But for Asahi, viruses were not a significant problem.
"Boss, we are definitely not a match for that guy up there!"
Shizuri said as she looked at Accelerator, who had a calm expression. She knew they couldn't do anything against him.
She swore that if Asahi made them fight against him, she would run for her life immediately. After all, she doesn't want to face Accelerator's power.
"Don't worry, I won't need you to take action. Besides, even if all of you Espers were combined, you wouldn't be able to do anything against him!"
Asahi shook his head. The gap between Accelerator and the other Espers was too immense. It was like comparing Saitama to the other characters from the One Punch Man World, they were on completely different concepts. While those people were still playing on Earth, Saitama had already risen to universal levels of power.
The same is true for Accelerator. While the other Espers are still playing in a city, Accelerator has already risen to the Earth level.
Although he can't directly explode the Earth now, but once he suspends the Earth, the consequences can't be easily resisted.
"That's good!"
Hearing that they didn't need to face Accelerator, Shizuri felt that her new boss still had some conscience, at least, he didn't send them to death.
"Hey, hey, aren't you too arrogant? How dare you chat so unscrupulously in front of me!"
At this moment, Accelerator was quite annoyed. He couldn't believe that these people were discussing things while he was standing there. Enraged, he stomped his foot, sending a massive kinetic force that made rocks from the ground rush towards them like armor-piercing bullets.
Although Accelerator wasn't an expert in martial arts, he was still quite impressive at showing off in times like this.
"Just after we met, you greet me with rocks? Why are you so similar to Mugino and the others? When I first met them, they used abilities like 'Meltdowner' to welcome me!"
Asahi said a little amused. As for the rocks sent by Accelerator, they couldn't get close to Asahi and his group at all.
Shizuri originally planned to break the rocks, but when she saw the rocks disappear about a meter in front of her, she stopped.
Subconsciously, she glanced at Asahi, and understood that that he was the one behind this. She then dispersed the energy sphere she had conjured.
With someone like Asahi around, she felt that things didn't seem so bad. At least, he cared about the lives of his subordinates, unlike others. And her initial aversion to him had lessened considerably.
"What kind of defense is this?"
Looking at the invisible barrier in front of Asahi, Accelerator looked puzzled as he couldn't figure out what constituted this invisible barrier. It seemed somewhat like an air barrier, but he didn't jump to conclusions and planned to test it himself.