"So what shall we do now, Saintess?" Kanzaki Kaori stood up and respectfully asked Yoshino.
In her eyes now, Yoshino was already a Saintess acknowledged by angels. Even if Yoshino now said she wanted to become the Female Pope, she would use her authority to help her achieve the position of Pope.
"Our mission now is to find Mr. Kamijou and Father. You see, Mr. Kamijou is currently Index's caretaker, and Father wants to defeat Mr. Kamijou and bring Index back. So we need to have a good talk now. After all, at first, Father also looked like a bad guy, which is why Sister Nozomi had to teach him a good lesson."
"That's right. That delinquent Father kept talking about 'recovering' and 'tools' and such. And even though he was dressed as a Father, he still reeked of perfume and nicotine. He had so many earrings on his ears, and a QR code-like tattoo under his eye. He really looked exactly like a bad guy. He actually didn't intend to play the part of a bad guy, did he? He was just a bad guy, wasn't he?"
What kind of alternative fashion was that? In her world, if someone dressed like that appeared on the street, they would immediately be taken away by the police.
"That, I'm really sorry. I've told him about this problem many times, but Stiyl has no intention of changing. As for smoking, there's nothing I can do; he's a heavy smoker. He told me: 'A world without nicotine and tar is hell.' So after being his companion for so long, I've gotten used to his smell. I apologize for causing you trouble."
Kanzaki Kaori could only apologize helplessly to Toujou Nozomi.
After all, she had told him off properly when they first became companions. But he just wouldn't listen to her, and she couldn't do anything about it.
"It seems you also have it tough, Kanzaki. Let's go find Mr. Kamijou and them now. If they continue to fight, something might happen, after all, Mr. Kamijou is not some ordinary middle school student."
After sensing Kamijou Touma's current location, she led Kanzaki Kaori and the others to another street. It seemed they were also fighting on a relatively bustling street.
Yoshino began to feel pity for the shop owners on those shopping streets. Even if it was just a few hours of closure, it was still a considerable loss.
"Oh~ Kanzaki, tell me, are you planning to use the Magic Formula 'Disperse Idlers' to cause economic damage to Academy City? You wouldn't have such an evil idea, would you?"
Shiina, approaching another economically important street comparable to the previous one, saw that the normally crowded area was now empty. She turned to Kanzaki Kaori and asked. After all, the Magic Side had always wanted to destroy the science side, and the economy was particularly important for the development of the science side.
If more magicians were called to set up this 'Disperse Idlers' Magic Formula on the main streets of Academy City, then within a few days, it should have a significant impact on Academy City's economy, right?
"No, we've never had such an idea. And such a thing is too unethical. Although the Magic Side and the science side are enemies, we would never do such a thing."
Kanzaki Kaori's tense mood was instantly shattered. This method was impossible to achieve.
After all, not everyone was a fool; anyone with a bit of intelligence could clearly understand why such strange things were happening.
When Yoshino and Kanzaki Kaori found Kamijou Touma and Stiyl, they were in a standoff. Kamijou Touma had many injuries on his body, but due to his physical training from often being beaten up by delinquents when he was unlucky, these injuries were not serious. However, it was clear that he had gone through a series of battles with Stiyl.
And next to Stiyl was the 'Queen of the Hunt' (Hunting Witch King), a giant flame golem crouching beside Stiyl.
Stiyl summoning the 'Queen of the Hunt' was still within Yoshino's expectations. Although Stiyl was known as a genius magician on the Magic Side, and the 'Queen of the Hunt' was also a high-level Magic Formula of Papal rank.
However, with Kamijou Touma's right hand and its unique ability, an ordinary person facing such magical means would have died countless times over.
"I didn't expect Stiyl to summon the 'Queen of the Hunt'. Is that boy's strength really that formidable?"
Kanzaki Kaori looked at the panting Stiyl in disbelief, showing a surprised expression.
The information she had found indicated that this person named Kamijou Touma was just a student who liked to fight. How could he have pushed Stiyl to such an extent?
"Mr. Kamijou's right hand is called 'Imagine Breaker', possessing the ability to nullify supernatural powers. And Father's magic is a type of supernatural power, so it can be easily nullified."
Yoshino saw Kanzaki Kaori's incredulous expression and explained to her. Anyway, she would find out eventually, so it didn't matter if she spoiled it.
"Kanzaki, why didn't you delay them? Could it be that even you are not her match?" Stiyl was very surprised by the appearance of Kanzaki Kaori and Yoshino.
Kanzaki Kaori shook her head. She and Toujou Nozomi hadn't even fought. "The Saintess defeated me. I was no match."
"Saintess? No way, Kanzaki. Are you sure she really has any combat power?"
Stiyl looked at the soft-looking Yoshino, who didn't seem to have any combat power at all. How could she possibly beat Kanzaki?
"This is not the time to discuss that, Stiyl. Let's temporarily cease hostilities. We need to talk to the Saintess and this boy about that child. Perhaps the Saintess will have a solution."
"Kanzaki, this isn't like you. How can you so easily believe what others say? What if Index's life is threatened?"
Stiyl opened his mouth and said, "This matter is not trivial. What if something happens to Index?"
"The reason is that even if both of you attack together, you won't be a match for Yoshino, you weakling priest."
Shiina's words infuriated Stiyl. He was indeed completely suppressed by that woman named Toujou Nozomi, but even Kanzaki had lost to this girl. Does this Saint really possess such powerful abilities?
"Let's listen to what they have to say now, Mr. Kamijou. We understand very little about this matter, and their reason for wanting to take Index back doesn't seem to be to harm her. Let's have a good talk now." Yoshino came to Kamijou Touma's side, looking at his torn clothes but unharmed body. It seemed she had indeed given him a good beating earlier.
"...Got it."
He knew he couldn't defeat these two people in front of him, so it was better to see if there was any room for negotiation.
And although Stiyl had complaints, under Kanzaki Kaori's threat of force, he could only agree to talk things over.
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