The instant "Rule Breaker" shattered the "Collar" spell, Index's body erupted with terrifying, dazzling crimson arcs of electricity, followed by a violent explosion.
Boom boom boom
The crimson arcs blasted holes of varying sizes into the sand.
Kanzaki Kaori's expression immediately turned to panic. Caught off guard, she was thrown backward by the shockwave and slid more than ten meters across the beach before finally stopping.
Stiyl was struck head-on by the crimson lightning and slammed heavily into the reef behind him. He could not feel his back at all, and the taste of iron filled his mouth.
"..." Arata had already deployed a telekinetic barrier in advance, and the red lightning twisted away just a meter before reaching him.
"Warning, warning, warning! Chapter 3, Section 1, Index-Librorum-Prohibitorum '710'-the first through seventh layers of the 'Index of Forbidden Books' barrier have been breached. Repair attempts have failed. Complete destruction of the defensive system confirmed. Based on current conditions, the primary objective is to protect the 103,000 grimoires. First step: extract a spell to eliminate intruders."
Index's eyes instantly lost focus, emitting a dangerous crimson glow. Her body slowly floated into the air, and an utterly emotionless voice spoke from her lips.
"What... what just happened?" Stiyl pushed himself up against the rocks, staring in shock at Index floating in midair.
"Index's physical condition should not allow her to use magic!"
"What on earth is happening..." Kanzaki Kaori stared at Index with widened eyes, completely stunned by the unexpected situation.
Even though she had faced many powerful opponents, she had never encountered anything like this before.
Is that really Index? Why has she become like this?
"How is this possible! The High Bishop never mentioned anything like this!" Stiyl roared in disbelief.
At that moment, Index's crimson eyes turned toward Arata and Kanzaki Kaori.
"Intruders confirmed. Based on the 103,000 grimoires stored in the 'Library,' begin extraction of counterattack spells. Selecting optimal spells. Target: Level 5 esper of Academy City, ability unknown. Target confirmed as a Saint. Beginning specialized spell extraction. Extraction complete."
Index's body twisted unnaturally, as if she had no bones at all, like a broken marionette.
"Next, initiating a specialized spell targeting the Saint. Extracted from the grimoire 'The Oath of Judah,' Chapter 76, Section 4, 'The Last Supper.' Divine child instant death spell: 'Spear of Longinus.'"
With a loud impact, a magic circle resembling an inverted Kabbalah Tree of Life appeared behind Index, forming a cross that bound her at its center.
Like a figure crucified upon a cross.
Within the magic circle, a stream of illogical, incomprehensible light coiled toward Kanzaki Kaori and Arata.
"How can this be? How can this be? The divine child instant death spell from 'The Oath of Judah'... How could Index possibly wield such magic, something that cannot be achieved by a human in such a short time?"
Stiyl roared in terror, completely unable to comprehend the situation.
This level of great magic requires 333 elite Christian magicians to chant continuously for seven days without rest just to meet the activation conditions.
Even the slightest mistake in the incantation would cause the spell to fail.
Furthermore, this magic is specifically designed to target Saints, with a high probability of severely injuring them and rendering them incapable of resistance.
It made no sense. None at all.
Arata's expression shifted slightly as he muttered under his breath.
"Damn it. This is not what I expected."
His body was issuing a warning. Under the influence of this magic, the physical functions of a Saint rapidly stiffened, as if their body had become unbearably heavy, like a blade too heavy to lift.
"Kanzaki, use 'Rule Breaker' and stab yourself in the chest. Do not worry, the dagger will not harm you."
Arata instantly activated his Void Star: Tai suu, isolating himself from the external world through his own cosmological perception. The negative interference immediately lost its effect, and the ropes of light passed through his body as if he were nothing more than a phantom.
Kanzaki Kaori hesitated for a brief moment as she looked at the dagger emitting a faint blue glow. Then her gaze hardened, and she thrust it into her chest without hesitation. She believed that this boy would not deceive her.
The dagger pierced her chest, yet she felt no pain, as if it had simply passed through her body without resistance.
The oppressive heaviness vanished instantly. Her ability to move returned, and she quickly dodged the incoming ropes of light.
"Do not touch those chains! They are formed from the ropes that bound the Son of God. The moment you make contact, your body will lose all ability to move!" Stiyl shouted urgently as he called out his magic name.
"Fortis931!"
From within his robes, countless rune-covered cards burst forth, forming a raging vortex like a typhoon and covering the beach surrounding Index.
"The King of Witch Hunters"
Flames erupted into existence, forming a massive humanoid figure. The fire giant wielded a blazing cross and struck directly at the inverted Kabbalah Tree of Life behind Index.
"We absolutely cannot allow this magic to complete. A single strike could severely injure a Saint!" Stiyl roared at Kanzaki Kaori.
Kanzaki Kaori called out her magic name without hesitation.
In an instant, she drew her two-meter-long katana, slicing through the air at incredible speed. Seven steel wires shot out from the scabbard with tearing force, targeting Index's limbs.
Her objective was not to attack Index directly, but to shift her position within the magic circle and disrupt its effect. Furthermore, with the protection of the Mobile Church, Index would not be harmed.
Arata produced an ancient spell card inscribed with a magic circle. The formation materialized instantly in his hand, and a magnificent longsword appeared as well. Without hesitation, he swung it toward the ropes of light.
Index's body shifted instantly, her head tilting slightly.
"Warning, Chapter 32, Section 7. Spellcasting obstructed. Initiating defensive spell sequence"
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