The 83rd chapter of the Toaru Kagaku no Railgun manga series, released on February 27, 2016. It concludes the battle between Frenda Seivelun and Yumiya Rakko.
Synopsis
As Ruiko flees with the crowds, she recalls her conversation with Frenda prior to unleashing her plan, where she warns Ruiko that if she is taken hostage she will not hesitate to abandon her. Frenda tells Ruiko that as they live in two different worlds then she should forget she ever met her. However, Ruiko is adamant and reminds Frenda that she has bought a whole bunch of canned mackerel in case she came by to eat with her again, and that she will wait for her to take responsibility.
The battle continues and both seem to be evenly matched, with Rakko using her collapsible rifle and Frenda using her small bombs. However, Frenda can't throw them properly because of the damage she incurred from being shot by Rakko earlier. Rakko later kicks Frenda down and believes she has won. However, Frenda reveals that she has planted bombs all over the department store, and she would be much safer on the floor. With all bystanders cleared, Frenda pulls the trigger. As Rakko wonders when the bombs were planted and what she intended to do, she realizes that the bombs were thermobaric. Thinking quickly, Rakko tries to go toward a hole that was made during their battle. She jumps and tries to breathe in deep the fresh air. However, she was caught off-guard, and it is revealed to be a trap by Frenda, shoving small bombs into Rakko's mouth. With a kick, Frenda makes Rakko fall down, and with parting gifts from Frenda: more bombs. With that Frenda defeats Rakko after triggering the bombs, creating an explosion.
Back with Ruiko, she is in her school being questioned about her involvement in the incident. Uiharu Kazari notes that she still needs to be protected by Anti-Skill and Judgment just in case. Ruiko asks Kazari about the department store, and Kazari tells her that though there has been explosions and a battle, no bodies were found there. With nothing more to be said, Kazari says that they should move now and that Judgment will provide everything for her. Ruiko then requests a new phone. At the safehouse, Ruiko is dejected as she lies on her bed. However, she lights up when her phone gets a message. It is from Frenda who tells her that she'll meet her in a week to eat the mackerel she bought, making Ruiko happy.
Major events
- Frenda Seivelun defeats Yumiya Rakko.
Characters
Abilities
No abilities were featured in this chapter.
Locations
New Locations
No notable locations were introduced this chapter.
Trivia
- Yumiya Rakko is revealed to be Level 0.
Cultural References
- Frenda utters "Ha det bra" as she delivers the final blow to Rakko. This is Swedish or Norwegian language meaning "Good bye". Thus it appears that Frenda originates from North Europe, or has profound connection with there.
Unanswered Questions
- Is Rakko still alive at the end of her battle with Frenda?
- How was Frenda able to contact Ruiko even after Anti-Skill and Judgment provided her a new phone per her request?
Quotes
- Frenda: "Ha det bra!" -Frenda saying goodbye to Rakko just before blowing her up.