As Abigail, I caused trouble in infinite space.

The Nen Core that should have been inside Nanoha's body was forcibly extracted by a mysterious force, and Nanoha cried out in pain.

Then the book opened, and the magic power on the core of thought was absorbed by the book.

As the magic was absorbed, words suddenly appeared on the previously blank pages.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Fate was rushing to Nanoha's location.

"Nanoha, Nanoha, answer me quickly."

Lightning Battle Axe: "Low magic response, Heart of the Rising Sun is unresponsive."

Similarly, Elf also leaped between the tall buildings, rushing towards Nanoha's direction.

"What exactly is this ominous feeling?"

.........

"What happened, Amy?"

"Admiral Lindy, it has been confirmed that it is a sealing-type capture barrier."

“How could this happen, Chrono? I’m going back first. I’ll leave Abigail to you.”

"Well, I see."

Looking at the scene appearing on the screen, Abigail thought to herself:

Hmm, has the Dark Book incident already begun?

.........

At this moment, on her way to Nanoha's area, Fate encountered someone blocking her way.

“From here on, you won’t get past.”

Similarly, Elf also encountered resistance.

Faced with those who stood in their way, Fate and Elf naturally fought them.

However, they were completely powerless against these powerful enemies.

In just a few rounds, the two were defeated.

"Vita, we've defeated a mage here. Give me the Book of Darkness."

Meanwhile, on Vita's side, the Book of Darkness had finished absorbing Nanoha's telekinetic core magic.

Immediately afterwards, the Book of Darkness appeared in the hands of the woman who was blocking Fate.

At this moment, Fate, like Nanoha, was knocked to the ground. However, she still struggled to get up, even though she was no longer able to fight.

"That's amazing, it can still move."

Is that girl a family member or something?

"He's a friend, someone I couldn't meet until now, my friend!"

"Really? I'm so sorry, but we also have things we need to do."

As the Book of Darkness appeared beside the woman, Fate's telekinetic core was extracted, and its magic power was absorbed by the Book of Darkness.

.........

At this moment, at the headquarters of the Time and Space Administration.

"Chrono, how are Nanoha and the others?"

"Don't worry, none of the three are injured, they're just asleep. But there are two suspicious points: the abnormal shrinkage of the mind core caused a temporary blockage of magic power, and the fact that all three of them have been treated for injuries they had previously sustained."

"Huh? These are photos from the scene?"

"These are important records preserved by the Heart of the Rising Sun."

There are several photos on the screen, a collection of pictures of the scene, including photos of the Book of Darkness.

"Krono, do you have any leads on this book?"

"Ancient Legacy, Book of Darkness, a Class 1 Dangerous Designated Legacy originating from ancient Rubeka."

Upon hearing Chrono's account, Amy's face suddenly showed a look of surprise:

"The Book of Darkness, could it be...?"

Chapter 173 An Encounter at the Library

"Hey, Nanoha, Fate. How are things going for you guys?"

Abigail walked into the ward where Nanoha and the others were.

“Abby…” Nanoha said happily.

"How did you end up here?" Fate asked, somewhat puzzled.

"I'm here to conduct data testing. I'm here to check on you all now, but I still need to go to the technical department later."

Abigail explained.

"Test data?"

Nanoha tilted her head in confusion.

"Yes, my magical artifacts have to be compatible with my crystal, so I can't just make them randomly, otherwise it would be all over if something went wrong."

"Oh, I see!"

Just then, a woman walked in through the door; she appeared to be the doctor here.

"You two are all fine physically now. Although you won't be able to use magic for the next few days due to the shrinkage of your Mind Core, your bodies will be unaffected. You can go home now."

"Are you ready to go back now? Thank you!"

The woman nodded, then turned and left the room.

"Looks like you guys are all set. I'll head to the technical department now. By the way, do you want to come along and take a look? I remember your Thunder Axe and Rising Sun Heart are there."

"Okay, let's go take a look together."

"I wonder how Rising Sun Heart is doing."

Afterwards, the three of them went to the technical department of the Time and Space Administration Bureau.

"Hello there!"

Inside the room, a woman in a white coat turned around, looked at the three people who had entered, and said:

"Ah, Fate...and Nanoha, and..."

Abigail.

“Oh, right, Abigail, I’m Marielle Azet from the Technology Department, a junior to CEO Chrono and senior Amy.”

"You've come to visit, haven't you?"

"Ah."

"Also, Abigail, you're here to test the data, aren't you?"

"Ah."

"Alright, Fate, Nanoha, you two take a look first. Since both machines are undergoing system checks, even though we can't talk, let's meet downstairs."

"Ah."

"Although it will take some time, it has been repaired, so there's no need to worry. But the opponent who could damage these two like this must be a very formidable one."

"It's a very strange magic; the shape of the magic circle is also different."

Nanoha then said.

“That’s Beruka style, and it’s a genuine ancient Beruka.”

Compared to Nanoha, Fate clearly knows more; she has the relevant knowledge in all of these areas.

"Ancient Beruka, pure combat magic from ancient times, top-tier spells are known as knights."

As she spoke, Marielle walked to the control panel and randomly opened several videos, which were of the girl who had fought with Nanoha earlier.

"So what's inside the magical device that causes it to explode?"

Nanoha asked, somewhat puzzled.

"It's a magic loading system that allows the compressed magic projectile to explode inside the magic device, generating explosive destructive power. Without a sturdy machine and an excellent sorcerer, it might just be a self-destruct device, a dangerous and terrifying system."

“This seems quite interesting, Marielle. Do you think it’s possible to install such a system in the magical device you make for me?”

Abigail asked curiously from the side.

"In theory, it should be possible. And since the magical device I'm going to make for you will come with its own magic crystals, we won't even need ammunition. But since this explosive filling will instantly fill the machine with a large amount of magic, if you're not skilled enough in using magic, it will explode."

"On this point, I still suggest that you just use Midcherda's magic. There is absolutely no need for you to pursue this kind of combat magic."

As for Marielle's suggestion, Abigail couldn't very well say that she already had a Midcherda magical device, and that getting another one wouldn't make much difference to her.

"You don't need to worry about that. I'm a genius. I'm already very skilled at controlling magic. Please, I just want a magic device with a magic filling system."

"Alright then, but before that, I need to perform a data test on your magic crystal. If the attributes don't match, no matter how much you beg me, I won't agree."

"Don't worry, it's a perfect match, I can guarantee that."

"I don't believe what you say; I only believe the test results."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go test it quickly. I can't wait to have a magical device."

"Alright, the magic testing room is in another location. Nanoha, Fate, we're going to test Abigail's magic crystal now. Would you like to come along?"

"Ah."

Afterwards, everyone left the room together.

............

At this moment, on the streets of Haiming City.

"Lynice, Fate and Elf should be alright, right?"

"Don't worry, I've already received word from Admiral Lindy that Fate and Elf are both fine and should be back tonight."