"Your rune magic is mixed with modern Western magic theories, so it's useless against me," Ya Niang said meaningfully.

Having fully analyzed the 24 existing runes and developed 6 new runes with new powers, this is Stiyl's most outstanding achievement.

However, as long as one follows the modern Western magic established and redistributed by Alessa, one cannot harm her. Watching the younger generation's playful antics, the legendary magician had no intention of intervening, but simply observed the protagonist's growth up close.

Index said proudly, "I have already seen through the weaknesses of the villain's spell."

Three women and one drama.

"This is trouble."

Stiyl clutched his singed red hair, feeling a headache coming on.

"Wow, that's amazing, Doctor... no, Nangong-kun." Kamijou was still in shock.

Nangong Xuan noticed that his right hand was still bleeding; the blood had dried up due to the high temperature during the battle with Stiyl. [Imagine Breaker] can kill supernatural abilities, but it cannot erase indirect physical phenomena.

"I've taken care of one, so you can keep an eye on that cripple." Nangong patted his shoulder. "Perfect, your abilities counter Barcode, but you're not good at dealing with Saintess's blade."

"Thank you so much, you've been a great help."

For some reason, Touma Kamijou didn't know why, but this man seemed to understand him very well.

"Ping—"

Heal!

Nangong Xuan activated his ability without making a sound; the faint green light spread to Kamijou's right hand and then dissipated.

As expected, there's nothing they can do against [Imagine Breaker]? They can't even [Reply]. However, [Premonition Perception] is here!

Before they could ambush the sage, they reaped the benefits of their own forces.

[Sensory Reflection], Breakthrough - Super Intuition in Combat!

"If I could, I wouldn't want to harm innocent people. Just take Index and protect her. It seems you're determined to be my enemy."

Kanzaki Kaori settled Stiyl down and then faced the black-haired youth.

Kamijou couldn't help but shout, "What kind of protection is this, beating Index up like that?"

"What do you know about us? If she were wearing the [Mobile Church], she wouldn't have been hurt. Without this, the child wouldn't survive!" Kanzaki's face darkened.

The British Puritans told a lie to control the Catalogue of Forbidden Books: Absolute Memory would overwhelm her brain, requiring her memories to be periodically erased each year, preventing her from forming any bonds with anyone.

No explanation was needed; Nangong Xuan already knew the whole story, but he was too lazy to engage in verbal sparring.

“I have no interest in rescuing people; I’m just doing this on someone’s behalf,” Nangong said. “Therefore, you won’t be allowed to take anyone away tonight.”

At this moment, Teacher Xiaomeng held the silver-haired little nun's hand tightly, as if she had found a homeless kitten.

"what?"

Index looked completely bewildered, unaware that she had become the center of the storm on the field.

The pretty girl with a single ponytail slowly raised her katana.

"If negotiations break down, then I'll have no choice but to draw my sword. I don't want to reveal my name; for a mage, revealing their magic name means a battle where they're risking their life..."

“Kanzaki Kaori, Salvare000,” Nangong said first.

Theoretically, any enemy who hears the name of a magic spell is dead. However, this has almost never come true in the world of A Certain Magical Index, making it practically a reverse prediction.

After copying the "Language Proficiency" skill, Nangong Xuan clearly understood the meaning of the Latin word "Salvare"—redemption. This was also the belief she upheld as the former female pope of the Amakusa-style Cross Church.

The numbers that follow are just for preventing duplicates.

Kanzaki Kaori's expression changed.

"Did the science department investigate me?"

However, several days after entering Academy City, they still hadn't uncovered the truth behind the angelic power that night. They knew very little about the seven... no, the ten publicly known espers.

I've never heard of a Level 5 who is skilled in healing and fire manipulation. Looks like I'll have to gather information myself.

"Seven flashes!"

Kanzaki Kaori flicked the scabbard out with just her thumb. The mere centimeter made it easy to mistakenly believe that the speed from drawing the sword to sheathing it was incredibly fast.

What she didn't know was that Nangong Xuan had seen through her very secrets... no, her trump card, before the fight even began. Leaving aside the plot she knew from her past life, the [Jade Eye] possessed unparalleled intelligence-gathering abilities.

The very existence of a saint is a form of supernatural power. When her physical body attacks under the influence of magic, the surrounding air currents are affected.

All of this was perceived by [Premonition Perception], which is why Touma Kamijou has been able to consistently escape death. Magicians who don't understand mental magic are completely defenseless against [Sensory Reflexes].

The ability to predict the future surpasses even the three-tomoe Sharingan. With the Eye of Insight, one is invincible in taijutsu.

“Every thought you have, every move you make… is under my watchful eye. Saintess, the act of drawing your sword is merely a disguise; the wire hidden in the scabbard is useless against me.”

Before he finished speaking, Nangong Xuan had already teleported in front of Kanzaki, placed one hand on the hilt of her sword, and forcefully pushed [Seven Flash] back down.

"Qiang!"

The only thought was that the sage's delicate hands, which wielded the sword day after day to hone his skills, were just as fine and soft as those of an ordinary beautiful girl.

"You'd better not make a move, I'm going to win anyway."

Chapter 092 Three Caves Merged into One, Moonwalk

Why was my move seen through? I only saw it once...

Kanzaki Kaori's mind went completely blank.

"As you can see, it is the martial artist's 'mind's eye'."

Nangong Xuan admired Kanzaki's expression. Not just martial arts fanatics like Runzi, even saints would be intimidated.

They can anticipate an opponent's moves by observing subtle changes in facial expressions, determine the direction of their attacks through their gaze, and effortlessly capture even the slightest muscle movement. And this is just the behavioral aspect; their psychological state is also completely under their control.

[Premonition] is essentially Touma Kamijou's fighting instinct. It's a "talent" that the weak possess without needing to accumulate combat experience—unconsciously avoiding lethal attacks and then seizing the opportunity to defeat powerful enemies.

When Nangong Xuan obtained this terrifying insight, he realized that physical skills had become meaningless.

In the face of [Vector Manipulation], all physical attacks are ineffective. Otherwise, Suzuko Yuriko's constitution wouldn't be so poor.

The saint's combat skills allowed Kanzaki to react quickly and break free from Nangong Xuan's control.

Don't let that hand touch you!

The term "God of Slaughter" may be just a joke, but that terrifying necromancy can indeed kill a saint instantly, and is even more terrifying than any right hand that can eliminate supernatural powers.

What Kanzaki Kaori didn't know was that Nangong had been capturing her for the purpose of "improvement," not "deterioration." A saint's physique is complex and cannot be replicated in three seconds.

The girl with the single ponytail finally gave up on the deceptive trick of using "wire." Her slender hand once again rested on the hilt of the "Seven Days, Seven Blades."

"Nangong Xuan, you are the first man to make me draw my sword twice. Out of respect for martial arts, I am willing to go all out!"

This move is the culmination of the Amakusa style.

Despite being forced to leave his companions, he worked under the scheming of a certain cunning archbishop and became a member of the Church of Necessary Evil of the Anglican Church.

The Pope's longing never ceased.

Still recovering from his serious injuries, Stiyl sat in the corner, excitedly saying, "It's about to happen! That move! When God Splits and releases the power of the [Stigmata], he can gain abilities beyond the human realm for a certain period of time. One person can take over Academy City, right?"

The "stigmata" are images of the suffering of the divine child. Only devout believers will have similar symbols on their bodies, which are symbols of the power of the saints.

For city-level beings, this is merely the foundation of Level 5 and the Saint. The innate "Saint" that Talent Workshop seeks is right before our eyes.

"You still dare to covet my city? Arsonist, shut up."

Arista, wielding a broom-like staff, smacked the diligent war correspondent. With a loud "bang," poor Stiyl was left with a bruised and swollen face.

Kanzaki Kaori was completely focused, holding her breath and concentrating intently. The divine power she unleashed in that instant surpassed the limits that the human body could withstand, just like the "Restriction Release" that Nangong had once used.

"Chong-"

"Only Flash!" Kanzaki shouted.

A flash of cold light, swift as lightning. Even at this moment, the Seven Days Seven Blades still managed to avoid Nangong Xuan's vital points.

A single strike that breaches the city walls!

The moment the blade struck her chest, Kanzaki Kaori felt a tremendous recoil force that sent her flying.

"biu——"

reflection!

[Only Flash] can't even break through the defense?!

"You, who only know physical attacks, are now outmatched by me."

Nangong Xuan was unharmed and even felt a little regretful. The power of a saint shouldn't be limited to this level. Although she couldn't even compare to a grunt in the later stages, Kanzaki from the Old Testament was still quite impressive, even if her battle record was lackluster.

If you hesitate, you will lose.

It's not that the opponent was too weak; it's that I've become stronger.

The patient with painlessness only wants to experience precious pain. Unfortunately, apart from [Reply], the enemy can no longer harm him in the slightest.

I kind of miss Aiwass.

By restoring the Warlock's [Imitation] and [Improvement] abilities, one can seize all skills and constitutions. No matter the enemy, one can find a way to defeat them, unless it's a dimensional attack.

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