Her mom?
But weren't you talking about university and so forth?
Yes.
I'd like to go to school again.
It's pretty exciting in more ways than one.
What do you think, Touma?
Me? Well, we're...
It's obviously weird!
I don't even know why there are so many strange young people around Touma.
It's ridiculous if you think about it normally!
That aside, let's have our lunch.
I've brought some bentos, like a good mother!
Tada!
Today's menu is cheese fondue!
Don't bring something that dangerous into Academy City!
Well...
You won't get the nutrients to where you want them if you eat tiny bits at a time from a tiny bento, right?
Huh?
What do you mean by "where you want them"?!
Oh, I dunno...
What could I be talking about?
Oh, my.
At it again, Touya-san?
Uh, well...
Eat a lot and get bigger, huh?
Touma!
I'd rather she never bite me, but this is kind of awkward, too...
UTW & Mazui Presents
Toaru Majutsu no Index
yubi de hajiku koin mitsumeta
I watched the coin as I flicked it from my finger
omote nara go ura wa stay
Heads means go, tails means stay
mazu kotae wo kikasete
But first, let me hear your answer
douka oshiete kuremasen ka
"Could you please tell me?"
tenshi wa misadameru egao no mama
The angels kept their smiles while judging us
mayoe sono te wo hiku mono nado inai
Lose your path! No one will hold your hand along the way
kami ga kudasu sono kotae wa fukou datta
The answer God gave was unfortunate
sou sore koso kami kara no okurimono
Yes, that is what God's gift is
norikoetara miete kuru sa dakara ima sugu
You'll see once you overcome it, so for now...
No buts!
Stab Sword Piercing Antisword
Thanks!
Bye.
Didn't I order you to avoid human contact as much as possible?
But I am avoiding them.
As much as possible.
How are things on your end?
Have you been discovered yet?
Worry not.
I'm currently on standby.
You're one to talk!
I'd like to get comfortable, too.
Getting some exercise in a hotel would be great.
Didn't I tell you to avoid saying vulgar things?
Oh?
I didn't mean it that way.
Oh, Lidvia, you pervert!
Though...
I knew it already, but sitting around and waiting is pretty tough.
Hey, Touma!
I kinda want to drink the fruit juice being sold there!
You know...
Didn't you just have lunch?
You'll get fat if you eat and drink so much.
No I won't!
You think so?
Don't you think you're unconsciously increasing your "protective layer"?
If you really find it that hard to believe, then just measure my waist!
And why would I be carrying measuring tape with me?
You don't need that!
Huh?
Onee-sama!
How cruel of you to dodge right at the last minute...
I'm sorry.
I'm in a bit of a hurry.
Wh-Wh-What is the matter, Onee-sama?
Do not tell me you are hurrying to cheer for that gentleman— I mean, that ape.
That's not it!
I forgot to tell my mom about a change in the program...
Is that so?
But is that not him over there?
Huh?
My, is she pregnant?
I bet they can already feel the baby kicking inside...
You...
Die, you damn pervert!
Huh?
Such misfortune!
Orsola!
Didn't I tell you not to eat muffins in the library?!
But the people from the Amakusa Church made it for me...
Stop dropping crumbs all over the place!
It seems that both of you have gotten used to your situation.
Thanks to you.
Originally, I'm a specialist in deciphering codes.
Handling large amounts of information is nothing.
Sherry-san, I also happen to be skilled at deciphering codes.
In any case, the data for the report will be—
You idiot! Didn't I tell you not to drop crumbs all over the place?!
Good grief.
When did things get so tight in Necessarius?
Stop right there!
Smoking is expressly forbidden in Academy City!
Haven't you heard of the term "secondhand smoking"?
Of course I have.
Huh?
Then why are you lighting a new cigarette?
Hey, listen to me!
Look this way!
Komoe-sensei?
Looks like I managed to get away.
Found you.
Good timing.
Himegami?
I have a bit of a problem.
Come.
O-Okay...
U-Uh...
What's wrong?
Well, Himegami...
You don't seem to mind what we're doing...
Hey!
Something like that should be confiscated!
Just be a good boy and hand it over!
There's no need to stop them.
But...
Hello?
Kami-yan, they're moving.
About three minutes back, I saw Oriana at the Seibusan subway station in the 5th District.
Where's Stiyl?
He's right here.
Okay, then get him and come to the station.
Got it.
Hey, wait!
I'm not done with you yet!
Himegami!
You handle the rest!
Hey! What are you doing, Himegami-chan?!
I'd better avoid any unnecessary trouble.
Hurry up, Stiyl!
Only two more stops.
What are you looking at?
Some materials in the British Library concerning the Croce di Pietro.
Did you learn anything?
It's too much work to explain.
I'll forward the data to your cell phone.
O-Okay.
How am I supposed to read this?!
Where's Tsuchimikado?
Where are you?
Ah, sorry.
The automatic bus I'm on is stuck in traffic.
How far away are you?
About ten minutes if I run.
If we wait that long, she'll escape beyond our search range!
I know that.
Stiyl.
Do you think you could draw an "All-Direction Rational Formation" pattern if I send the instructions to your phone?
No way.
I don't know anything about Eastern magic.
Then what if we use a Western search method?
I wouldn't need to rely on you if I could use that.
That's completely beyond my area of expertise.
Got it.
I'll invoke the"All-Direction Rational Formation" from here, then.
I'll send the results to your phone.
You do the rest.
Wait!
Are you sure you can use magic again?
You'll do it, right?
I'm a magician.
Using magic is my specialty.
So you want to know where I am that badly?
Now then...
What should I do now?
Himegami-chan?
Is something bothering you?
Not really, but...
It just seemed like Kamijou-kun was acting a little strange today.
I'm sure he was just anxious because his next match is coming up soon.
But the feeling I got was a little strange.
He seemed tense...
Just like that time.
I don't think he'd get like that over a simple match.
So basically, you're interested in Kamijou-chan?
Huh?
I don't think you should say things like that.
Kamijou-kun and I aren't that close.
And he's the one who'll be troubled if people get the wrong impression.
Himegami-chan, take a look at this.
Night Parade?
At night, Academy City will be lit up with lights and lasers.
It's going to be very pretty.
Why don't you invite Kamijou-chan?
Impossible.
If someone like me were to spring an invitation on Kamijou-kun...
If anything, he'd just be confused.
That's not like me.
Th-That's not true at all!
I'm sure he'd be happy if you ask him out for something you enjoy.
He's that kind of guy.
I said I won't ask, so I won't.
Why are you so stubborn?
Anyway, I'm not asking!
I think we've been discovered.
She suddenly changed her course.
She's heading north west now.
Can't you use the "Red Spell"?
No way.
I'd have to cancel the "All-Direction Rational Formation" to do that.
I'd subsequently lose track of Oriana.
She's still heading north west.
It seems like she's trying to throw us off by going straight.
Hurry.
She's about 1,700 meters away from the effective perimeter.
You don't need to tell me that.
Wait.
She suddenly changed direction!
What the hell?
She suddenly sped up—
Tsuchimikado?!
He's down.
From what?
Oriana doesn't know how far she must run to escape from the "All-Direction Rational Formation."
So what would she do?
No way...
That's right.
She'd locate the center of the spell and destroy Tsuchimikado.
We need to hurry, then!
To where?
Where Tsuchimikado is, of course!
And that's what I'm asking!
We don't know where he is.
You shouldn't let your mind wander like that.
When you sense my location, I can sense yours, too.
Since it seems like you're the smartest and most dangerous,
I came to shut you down.
Fallere825.
Remember that. It's my magician name.
Mine is Basis104.
I always win after I have announced it.
I actually like that youthful spirit of yours quite a bit.
It must be your style to avoid using your magic as much as possible.
Because if you do, you'll die, right?
I've taken precautions like casting a field around the place, you know.
Nobody will come to save you.
Damn bastards accustomed to peace...
Wake up if you wish not to die!
You're too late.
Looks like it's over.
No way...
The field's been dissolved?!
Looks like it was a field I could break.
You have more physical prowess than your looks betray.
I do need to let everyone outside know what's going on in here.
What an idiot.
By the time my two pursuers arrive—
I'm not talking about them.
What?
Are you stupid?
How many Necessarius members do you think exist?
Do you think I'd believe what you're saying?
Tsukebumi Tamazusa.
It was originally an armament capable of causing its targets to hallucinate.
But depending on its usage...
A communication spell?
Now that we know that Stab Sword doesn't exist,
we have no reason to keep her on standby anymore.
That's right.
I'm talking about Kanzaki Kaori.
Did you consider the possibly that there could be a Saint in Japan?
Furthermore, Kanzaki also has personal acquaintances in Academy City.
It won't become a huge issue even if this whole incident is leaked.
An explosive attack...
In any case, I've already destroyed the tracking spell.
It'd be foolish to injure myself by spending more time with a wounded brat anyway.
Damn it.
What wouldn't I have given for Kanzaki Kaori to actually show up?
But...
I'm kind of shocked she actually fell for something as ridiculous as Tsukebumi Tamazusa.
Well, then...
It doesn't look like I can use the "All-Direction Rational Formation" again...
Is that you, Tsuchimikado?
Oriana should be trying to leave this area right now.
I used a bit of a bluff on her.
The subway is the fastest way to escape from the underground passage where Tsuchimikado is.
Looks like nobody's tailing me.
Since the preparations for the Croce di Pietro have yet to begin...
What should I do?
It might be fun to come up with some anti-Saint spells.
Himegami-chan, we'll be late for the next event if we don't take a shortcut—
Komoe-sensei, what was that for?
I-I'm so sorry!
I do hope you aren't hurt either.
Y-Yes, I'm fine.
I'm more worried about her than myself.
Himegami-chan is soaked and her clothes see-through!
Komoe-sensei, there's something pointy on your breast.
A Celtic Cross?
From Necessarius?!
Himegami-chan?
What's the matter, Himegami-chan?
The closest transfer point is...
An automatic bus stop 300 meters from here.
So 300 meters?
This smell...
Komoe-sensei!
Ka-Kamijou-chan!
Sensei, what in the world happened?
Sensei, what happened here?
We bumped into a woman...
She suddenly made a very scary face and...
Without warning...
It must be Oriana.
But why?
Why would she attack Himegami?
That.
That armament known as "The Walking Church" is quite special.
She must have mistaken her to be an Index-class magician and figured she was a pursuer.
She made a mistake?
She did that to Himegami...
...all because of a mistake?!
I hereby make this place my refuge
T-P-I-M-I-M-S-P-F-T.
You should call for an ambulance.
You should wait at the entrance of the alley.
We cannot let them find you here.
Wait!
What?
It's our fault she was dragged into this!
We can't just leave her here!
Then what can you do?
Don't get carried away, amateur!
There's nothing we can do for this injured girl.
All we can do right now is pursue Oriana.
Clench your fist if you still wish to protect someone.
Your right hand only has the power to destroy illusions.
Do you really think it has the power to protect them?!
Goddamn it!
Don't think that the anger you feel is yours alone.
What are you doing?
This somehow worked out for that Sister.
Wait, was it you who...
Why won't Himegami-chan get better?
We were talking about the Night Parade and stuff just now...
But...
No, that's not it.
It's just like scooping sea water with a bucket.
You first have to set the area you're dividing in the miniature garden.
Kamijou Touma, you go after Oriana.
Wait.
Are you seriously going to...
Don't expect anything.
This is beyond my expertise.
I will borrow what knowledge of the List of Prohibited Books is within her and perform first-aid.
If you want everything to be settled properly...
Get a move on, Kamijou Touma.
I got it.
Stiyl, I'm leaving Himegami in your hands.
Sorry, Himegami.
I'll be back at your hospital room before the Night Parade starts.
So wait for me, no matter what.
karamatta unmei mo kaete ikeru kara
Because I can change even entwined fates
subete wa kono te no naka ni aru
Everything is in my hand
dare ni mo makenai chikara ga koko ni nai nara
If I do not have an undefeatable power
imagine nante kowashite shimaeba ii
I'll simply destroy the illusion
harimeguru system back up install wa OK
The backup installation of the extended system is OK
kami sae mo shirienai fiirudo ga hiraku
And the field even God does not know of expands
juuman no deeta mo isshun no mirakuru sae
For the hundred thousand pieces of data
and instantaneous miracles
suisoku fukanou na ikiteru katachi dakara
Are unpredictable living bodies
In a magic world exciting time and space there's no limit
In a magic world, there's no limit to exciting time and space
dareka wo mamoreru chikara ga hoshii
I want the power to protect someone
karamatta unmei mo kaete ikeru kara
Because I can change even entwined fates
subete wa kono te no naka ni aru
Everything is in my hand
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The secret to the Croce Di Pietro has been discovered.
And where it will be used...
Oriana should also be there.
But where on Earth is it?!
Next time: "Belvedere."
When science and magic cross, the story begins.