Chapter 359

However, before he could think about how to respond next, suddenly, a sharp alarm sound broke the silence. The entire Academy City seemed to instantly enter a state of first-level alert, and people one by one revealed panicked expressions. Li An and Guo Yao exchanged a glance, both eyes filled with confusion and worry.

"What is going on?" Guo Yao asked nervously, her voice trembling slightly, her hands tightly gripping Li An's arm.

Li An frowned, his gaze scanning the surroundings vigilantly: "I don't know, but it certainly isn't anything good." A sense of ill omen surged in his heart; he knew the senior leadership of the City had probably already noticed his existence, and this sudden alarm was very likely targeted at him.

Just then, a group of people wearing black uniforms quickly surrounded them. Their faces were covered by masks, making their expressions unreadable, but the powerful aura emanating from their bodies made one shudder with fear. Li An's heartbeat suddenly accelerated; he instinctively shielded Guo Yao behind him, his eyes filled with vigilance and caution.

"Who are you? What do you want?" Li An shouted loudly, his voice carrying a trace of anger and unwillingness.

The leader of the black-clad men looked coldly at Li An, did not answer his question, and merely said indifferently: "Come with us." Saying this, he waved his hand, and the black-clad men behind him quickly advanced toward Li An and Guo Yao.

Li An knew he had fallen into a desperate situation. He looked at Guo Yao beside him, his heart full of guilt and helplessness: "Guo Yao, I'm sorry; I have implicated you."

Guo Yao looked at Li An; there was no fear or blame in her eyes, only determination and trust: "Li An, no matter what happens, I will not leave you." She tightly held Li An's hand, as if transmitting strength to him.

Li An looked at Guo Yao's determined gaze, and a warm current surged in his heart. He took a deep breath, preparing to fight these black-clad men with all his might. However, just as he was about to act, a familiar voice suddenly rang out: "Let them go!"

Everyone turned to look at the source of the sound and saw Misaka Mikoto standing not far away; anger flashed in her eyes, and powerful electric current emanated from her body. "You people, what evil deed are you trying to commit again?" Misaka Mikoto said coldly, her voice carrying a trace of unquestionable authority.

The leader of the black-clad men saw Misaka Mikoto and his complexion changed slightly. He hesitated for a moment, then said: "This is an order from the senior leadership of the City; we are merely acting on orders."

Misaka Mikoto snorted coldly: "So what if it is an order from the senior leadership? If you dare to touch them, I will not let you off." Saying this, she condensed powerful electric current in her hand, ready to launch an attack at any time.

Seeing Misaka Mikoto's appearance, the black-clad men knew today's operation would probably fail. He glared fiercely at Li An, then waved his hand: "Let's go!" After finishing, the group of black-clad men quickly disappeared from everyone's sight.

Li An watched the departing black-clad men, and a huge stone in his heart finally fell to the ground. He looked gratefully at Misaka Mikoto: "Thank you, Misaka-san."