Chapter 89

"Speaking of the Book of Law, it is a grimoire written in a code that no one in the world can decipher. It is said that if one can decipher it, they will gain immense power." Index was explaining to Touma what the Book of Law was.

"I mean... Is it really that valuable?" Touma was somewhat skeptical; could a book really have that much power?

Stiil affirmed Index's words: "There is even a saying that once the Book of Law is used, the current era dominated by the Cross will come to an end."

"Such a book should just be burned."

"Grimoires cannot be burned; at most, they can only be sealed." Index's authority on this matter was unquestionable.

At this moment, Yania ran over, panting and said, "I want to explain the current situation."

However, before Yania could speak, she lost her balance and fell backward. Touma reached out to pull her, but ended up almost falling himself. Tsukimura couldn't stand it and grabbed Touma's shoulder, pulling both of them back.

After standing steady, Yania began to introduce the information they had to Stiil and the others: "The current situation is that Ossola Aquinas has indeed fallen into the hands of Amakusa. It is estimated that there are nearly fifty Amakusa members involved in this incident, and they may have already reached the surface."

"So, everything is unclear, right?"

Index's words made Yania very unhappy. Although it was true, Yania couldn't let the dignity of the Roman Catholic Church be undermined: "We have been tracking the movements of Amakusa based on the traces of magic."

But Index dealt another heavy blow: "Amakusa is an extremely skilled group at hiding and escaping; they are not easily caught."

"But, there shouldn't be a way to break through our encirclement, right?" After two blows, Yania's words became uncertain. She hoped not to be hit again, but—

"—Special Movement Method, Shrink Map Pilgrimage."

With Index's words, everyone's attention turned to her.

"However, this spell is only effective within Japan. In short, there are forty-seven special vortices in Japan, and this spell allows one to travel between these vortices at will, a kind of map magic."

Hearing this, Yania became anxious. If Amakusa took Ossola away using the vortices, she would be in trouble. Seeing the calm faces of everyone, she became even more frustrated: "If they use the vortices to escape, it will all be over. Why are you all so calm!?"

"Because it's unnecessary. The Shrink Map Pilgrimage is greatly influenced by the movement of the stars, and it can only be used at a specific time." Index calmly explained the spell used by Amakusa. Even if the spell used by Amakusa was very secretive, it was recorded in the 103,000 grimoires.

"The restriction on using the special movement method can only be lifted when the date changes, and it can remain calm for about four and a half hours. Also... Touma, take out that thing that shows the map and press it."

Touma immediately understood that she was talking about the phone map and quickly took out his phone to show the map of the surrounding area to everyone.

Index pointed to a spot on the map in front of everyone: "There is only one vortex that can be used in this encirclement, right here."

After confirming the location of Amakusa, everyone began to rest, preparing to launch an attack on the park where they were located at night to rescue Ossola Aquinas.

Tsukimura glanced at Yania and smiled. He was very curious about what the expression of this person, who could act like an emperor, would be when everything was completely out of control.

Everyone rested in the tent they had set up, waiting for the time to approach before setting out. Tsukimura hadn't rested enough during the day, so he found a tent to sleep in. He seemed to hear someone's scream? It was an illusion, an illusion.

As midnight approached, the nun squad and Stiil and the others arrived at the location of the vortex, an amusement park.

Yania came to where Touma and the others were: "We found the main force of Amakusa in the amusement park, but we still can't find the Book of Law or Ossola."

Hearing this, Touma was very worried about Ossola's safety, but Yania's words reassured him: "The main goal of Amakusa is to make Ossola reveal the method to decipher the Book of Law. As long as they are obsessed with the Book of Law, Ossola is safe."

"We will act as bait and engage Amakusa in a fierce battle from the front. You will take the opportunity to search the amusement park. Once you find the Book of Law and Ossola, please protect them immediately."

Index had a different opinion about Yania's instructions: "If we don't destroy the vortex of the special movement method in advance, they might take Ossola and escape. However, it cannot be destroyed before the vortex opens at midnight."

"The effective time of the vortex, meaning the limited time, is only five minutes, right?"

"Um."

"If we haven't found them by five minutes past midnight, please leave the amusement park. We will search after defeating Amakusa." As the official combat unit of the Roman Catholic Church, Yania was very confident in defeating Amakusa.

"Searching for the Book of Law and Ossola, plus destroying the vortex, seems to be a tight schedule." Stiil was somewhat frustrated. Protecting Index while fighting and searching would not be easy.

Yania turned around and began to gather the prepared nuns, taking a metal scepter from one of them.

"This is unforgivable." Yania sighed as she took the scepter, "The Cross was originally promoted to save the world. They have twisted the truth and used their power for such things."

"Haha, really funny."

!!!???

Several people turned to look at Tsukimura, not understanding what he meant.

"Yania, I am the first of Academy City, the pinnacle of the Science Side. Do you really think I don't know about the methods of the Roman Catholic Church? Acting in front of me? Too funny."

Tsukimura's words left everyone stunned. Touma didn't quite understand, but Stiil had some idea, and why the highest bishop had given him the cross of the British Puritans.

However, now was not the time to confront each other, so Stiil just took a puff of his cigarette and remained silent.

Yania was seething with anger, but to recover Ossola, she still needed the help of these people, so she pretended not to see Tsukimura.

Touma wanted to ask what Tsukimura meant, but seeing the awkward atmosphere, he didn't say anything.

Tsukimura saw Touma's confusion and said something that was somewhat cryptic: "You'll know when the time comes."

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