The all-powerful middle schooler

If it turns into a man-eating monster, then I'm sorry.

"Alright, would any child like to try commanding the dolphins?"

A young woman in work clothes came to the front of the audience and gave a friendly smile.

"I!"

"I!"

A group of primary school students eagerly raised their hands.

"exist!"

Rikka Takanashi's voice was clear and resonant. Although she was a high school student, judging from her size, she could indeed be called a 'little kid'.

"Then... let's go with the girl over there."

The female staff member looked reluctant and pointed to someone.

"Can you tell everyone your name and age?"

"Little...Rikka Takanashi is a high school student."

Standing on the command platform, she first conducted an interview, which immediately embarrassed Rikka.

"Liar!"

"You look like a primary school student just like me!"

"Don't try to act mature!"

Immediately, many children were filled with righteous indignation.

"puff."

Fujiwara Chika, who was standing nearby, laughed.

"Rikka does look quite small."

"Crench."

Kaguya Shinomiya silently glanced down at her impressive chest and clenched her fists.

……

A sleek and beautiful dolphin swam over as instructed, its head held high in anticipation.

Unlike its kind, its eyes are very lively, as if it is curiously observing the people on the command platform.

In the eyes of the spirit beast, the girl who had become a superpowered being was naturally different from others, making it feel a desire to get closer to her.

"Look closely at the dolphin's face, then shake your head from side to side..."

"No need, I have my own way!"

The female staff member was about to teach the girl how to give instructions, but the girl immediately rejected the idea.

It wasn't because of arrogance, but rather because when Rikka Takanashi looked into the eyes of this dolphin, she suddenly felt a sense of telepathy.

"Hey, Takanashi, controlling dolphins isn't as simple as it seems..."

The staff looked embarrassed.

"Jump up!"

Rikka Takanashi spoke up.

Then, to everyone's astonishment, the dolphin seemed to understand human language, leaping high into the air, its glistening water sparkling brilliantly in the sunlight.

"Wa hahaha!"

"Dolphin, follow my heart!"

The little bird, Rikka, laughed several times, then gave verbal commands, and the dolphins would perform the corresponding actions.

In an instant, the audience was presented with a stunning display of animal conducting artistry.

"impossible!"

The staff couldn't believe it; they spent every day with dolphins and still couldn't achieve this.

"Wow!"

"So cool!"

"Sister is so cool!"

The children in the audience cheered excitedly.

When the time was up, the dolphin stopped at the edge of the pool.

As Rikka Takanashi stroked the dolphin's head, she asked, "Do you want to make a contract with me?"

The dolphin nodded.

Then, she thought for a moment and gently shook her head.

"Feel sorry."

"I can't give you the carefree life you have now."

The dolphin did not express any regret; it simply nodded again and then turned to swim back to its kind.

A strange feeling welled up in the girl's heart, and she made a decision, turning to the sage to ask him to fulfill the dolphin's true purpose.

20

Chapter 20: Decisiveness Will Lead to...Defeat!

"Big sister, please teach me how to command dolphins!"

"I want to learn too! I want to learn too!"

Just as Rikka Takanashi walked back to the audience seats, a group of children surrounded her, all looking at her with admiration.

The girl couldn't help but feel a little smug; such a feeling of being the center of attention was usually something only a wise person could experience.

"It's very simple. You just need to connect with the dolphin's brainwaves, and then you can communicate with it using your mind."

She raised a finger and said in a serious tone.

"Big sister, don't think you can fool me just because I'm young!"

A little girl said in a clear, crisp voice.

The other children chimed in.

"Yes, I'm telling the truth!"

Rikka Takanashi spread her hands and sighed.

"If you don't believe me, go ask the magic conch."

Hasegawa Izumi walked over and said something joking.

"Okay, we should go."

The adults around them finally realized that something was wrong with the two and quickly pulled the child away.

"Hahaha……"

The girl put her hands on her hips and laughed repeatedly, experiencing a strange kind of pleasure.

"Where to go next?"

"Itsuki Izumi spoke up."

“Before that, Sage, I need to ask you for a favor.”

Rokka's expression softened.

"...I would like to ask the sage to release that dolphin back into the sea."

Taking a dolphin away from an aquarium wouldn't be difficult for a young girl these days, but doing it without anyone noticing would be a bit troublesome and would inevitably cause some commotion, so she chose a safer method.

"I understand."

Hasegawa Izumi was not surprised at all by this request.

As intelligent beings, who would willingly be imprisoned or domesticated for their entire life?

Someone once said: Life is precious, love is more precious, but freedom is the most precious of all.

Of course, sometimes after experiencing the hardships of life, some people might prefer to live a life of leisure and complacency... provided that you have the value to be supported.

Putting that matter aside for now, the two decided to finish today's observation activities first.

As dusk approached.

We rested and waited in a pavilion outside the aquarium.

"Here you are, wise man."

Rikka Takanashi took out some coins from her pocket, bought two cans of cola from the vending machine, and tossed one of them to him.

"Consider this your reward for today's work."

Hasegawa Izumi smiled slightly, pulled the tab on the can, and then tilted her head back to take a sip.

"The sage really does like cola."

Rikka Takanashi paused for a moment, then lowered her head and smiled slightly, a blush appearing on both cheeks, before sitting down on the bench.

"I guess so? But I actually like a lot of drinks."

"Which?"

"Like Sprite, Scream, Gatorade, Red Bull, Wanglaoji herbal tea, iced tea, and so on."

"Huh... I've never heard of many of these before. Could they be drinks from another world?!"

"This world should also exist."

"Then, I'll give these gifts to the sage next time."

The sky was painted a golden hue, and the afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the small river in front of the pavilion, where the shimmering water flowed quietly.

The young men and women sitting under the pavilion chatted and laughed, creating a sense of peaceful beauty.

A menacing gaze came from behind.

"They seem to be having a great time."

Kaguya Shinomiya hid in the corner, peeking out half of her body.

"Fujiwara, do you want to know what they're talking about?"

She said in a low, languid tone.

"No! Kaguya-san, if you get any closer, you'll be discovered!"

Fujiwara Chika quickly grabbed her.

"You're not really taking this seriously, are you, Fujiwara? I was just saying it casually."

Kaguya Shinomiya turned around, leaned against the wall, closed her eyes, and chose to ignore it.

She had realized that the guy had no chance.

Fujiwara Chika continued watching and noticed that the two people on the bench remained unchanged, reminding her of her duties.

Although I may feel bad for Kaguya, Love Detective always keeps his word!

Once she made up her mind, she took out her phone.

"Ding-ling-ling..."

Rikka Takanashi took out her phone and looked at it. Her expression turned serious, and a bead of cold sweat rolled down her forehead.

[Rikka, the atmosphere's right, it's time to test the waters! Now we'll see how Izumi reacts.]

Fujiwara Chika didn't make her statement definitively, because she also considered another possibility: that if her confession failed, they wouldn't even be able to remain friends.

“That, that… Sage.”

Rikka Takanashi turned off her phone and stammered.