This impending confrontation was filled with a solemn and murderous atmosphere.
Hand over Index!
Stiyl couldn't help it after all, he suddenly pulled out the rune card.
I was just thinking about how to find you again, but I didn't expect that I would find you here!
Stiyl, shut up!
She sternly stopped her companion who was about to activate the rune.
Kamiya Kaori's hand tightly grasped the hilt of the Nanatsu Shichikas, and her knuckles turned slightly white due to the force.
Her eyes were fixed on the black-haired young man holding Index opposite her—Ling Qing.
A man she had never met.
But it exuded an aura that made her instinctively feel dangerous.
Stiyl frowned in dissatisfaction.
Kanzaki, what are you doing? They—
I said, shut up.
Kanzaki's voice was low and tense.
She could feel her back soaked with cold sweat.
The man opposite her just stood there quietly, but gave her the illusion of facing an abyss.
Index in Ling Qing's arms closed her eyes quietly, with her long silver hair hanging down, and she looked like she was just asleep.
But Kanzaki knew that things were not that simple.
There was a flash of lightning in Misaka Mikoto's bangs, and her brown eyes were full of vigilance.
Hey, can you magicians be reasonable? We are helping Index!
help?
Stiyl sneered.
Using scientific methods? No kidding!
Ling Qing sighed softly.
The sound was almost inaudible, but it instantly made all the muscles in Kamiya tense.
She watched Ling Qing raise his right hand and snap his fingers.
There was a slight snapping sound.
Time seemed to freeze at this moment.
Stiyl's expression was frozen in a sneer of contempt.
The rune card in his hand was suspended in mid-air, and even the drifting smoke was still.
Kamiya Kaori's pupils suddenly contracted.
She could feel that she could still move.
But Steele, her companion and one of the talented rune magicians of the British Puritan Church, was easily frozen in place without even a chance to resist.
What did you do?
Her voice was slightly hoarse from nervousness.
The Seven Days Seven Swords were already three inches out of their sheaths, flashing a cold light.
Ling Qing glanced at her indifferently.
There was no emotion visible in those rainbow eyes.
Just let him be quiet for a while. I don't like communicating with stupid people with rigid thinking.
He paused.
Although you are not that smart in my eyes.
Phew!
Shirai Kuroko couldn't help but laughed out loud, but was immediately poked by Shokuhou Misaki with her elbow.
Misaka Mikoto pointed directly at Kanzaki Kaori.
Ma'am, we're really not here to fight.
In fact, we want to help you see some truths that have been deliberately concealed.
Kamiya Kaori's gaze wandered between the four people.
She could sense that these people were not hostile.
But her years of faith and mission made it difficult for her to let down her guard.
What truth?
The lie about Index having her memory erased every year.
Misaka Mikoto took a step forward, anger sparking in her eyes.
That kind of claim about insufficient memory capacity can't even fool elementary school students in our Academy City!
Shirai Kuroko put her hands on her hips and echoed: I don't know what you are talking about, but what onee-sama said is right.
The brain's memory capacity is theoretically unlimited, and the so-called insufficient memory capacity is simply nonsense!
Kanzaki Kaori's brows were furrowed.
Looking directly at Misaka Mikoto, he said in a low voice: How do you know about this?
This was a secret mission between her and Stiyl, and only the Archbishop should know about it.
Humph, don't worry about how I know this, I'm just telling you that you've been cheated.
Misaka Mikoto waved her hands impatiently.
Human memory will never die due to capacity overflow. This is the result of scientific research!
…
Kanzaki Kaori fell silent.
Knows almost nothing about science.
But she clearly remembered how miserable Index was every year.
Why does Index have a splitting headache every year? This is proof that she needs to have her memory erased!
I saw it with my own eyes!
ha?
Misaka Mikoto couldn't help but look at Ling Qing.
She really didn't know about this kind of thing.
Oh.
Ling Qing chuckled sarcastically.
Saint, how many ways do you know of to give people a splitting headache?
If both physical and magical means are included.
?
Kanzaki Kaori was stunned.
The question hit her chest like a hammer.
As a saint, she certainly knew such magic.
etc!
Kamiya Kaoru's eyes suddenly narrowed.
She suddenly understood what Ling Qing meant.
Are you saying… Index's headache is artificial?
A smile appeared on Ling Qing's lips.
It seems that you are not completely stupid.
He gently lifted Index's chin, revealing her slender neck.
A memory shackle was planted in her throat, which was the real reason for her annual headache.
Kanzaki Kaori felt dizzy.
She shook her head subconsciously.
Impossible… The Archbishop…
He deceived you.
Ling Qing's voice was as cold as ice.
Using your faith and loyalty, I transformed Index into a vessel for a living library.
Kanzaki Kaori's hands began to tremble slightly.
She remembered the kind smile of the Archbishop during each mission report, and the blank look in Index's eyes after each memory was erased…
If this is all a lie…
Prove it to me.
She spoke through gritted teeth, with a final struggle in her voice.
If what you say is true, please prove it to me!
Ling Qing glanced at her, and that look seemed to penetrate her soul.
As you wish.
He laid Index flat on the ground.
His long fingers gently pushed down her throat.
Kamiya Kaori could feel a strange energy fluctuation.
! ! !
Her eyes suddenly widened.
No wonder she couldn't find it on Index.
Throat!
There is no skull protection deep in the throat.
In terms of straight-line distance, this place can be said to be closer to the brain than the top of the head.
And there is rarely a chance of being seen by others, let alone being touched by others.
Even Kamijou Kaori, who is also a woman, only took off Index's body to check if she was injured.
There is no way to check deep into the throat.
If it's a technique that can give Index a headache, the most likely location would be there!
…