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Chapter 961: Shiori Kanzaki's Seven-Day, Seven-Blade, Seven Flashes
Chapter 961: Shiori Kanzaki's Seven-Day, Seven-Blade, Seven Flashes
After hearing the explanation of the so-called 'Saint', Yecheng also understood that his claim of being immune to elemental magic was likely interpreted by Stiyl and Shiori as a 'Saintly Physique'.
Strictly speaking, there didn't seem to be much difference between himself and the so-called 'Saint'.
A Saint is a human blessed with divine power, and his ability to 'Magic Immunity' did indeed come from a deity, albeit a deity from another world... but it was still divine power, nonetheless.
"Since you are not from any other magic sect, there is no reason for us to fight. We only wish to take Index away."
Previously, Shiori and Stiyl had assumed that Yecheng was also after the ten thousand and three hundred grimoires in Index's mind, but now it seemed that wasn't the case.
And since the other party wasn't a magician, there was no reason for them to fight.
"You must be the ones Index mentioned, the ones who have been chasing her and trying to take away the ten thousand and three hundred grimoires in her mind!"
Upon hearing Shiori's intention to take Index away, Kamijou Touma, standing behind Yecheng, suddenly spoke up in anger.
Hearing Touma's outburst, Stiyl and Shiori wore expressions of concern.
In truth, they and Index were from the same church, and they had once been extremely close companions. However, due to certain reasons, Index had lost all memories related to them, so she had mistaken their attempts to bring her back to the church as the actions of assailants.
Yecheng, who was merely passing by, couldn't discern who was telling the truth. But after glancing at the knife wounds on Index's body and the long sword, nearly two meters in length, carried by Shiori Kanzaki, he had his answer.
"I'm sorry, but even though I've only been in this position for less than a day, don't underestimate me. I actually have a strong sense of responsibility, so I can't let you take away my student and her friend like this."
The wounds on Index's body were indeed caused by Shiori Kanzaki's sacred sword, the 'Seven-Day, Seven-Blade' of the Amakusa-Style Crossist Church.
The primary reason Shiori dared to attack Index with her sword was that the white nun's habit Index was wearing was actually a famous treasure of the church known as the 'Moving Church'.
The fabric of the 'Moving Church' perfectly replicated the Turin Shroud, and its defensive strength was on par with that of the Pope. The strength of its translation barrier was even comparable to that of London's Great Cathedral, hence the name—Moving Church.
It was said that the defensive barrier of the 'Moving Church' could only be broken by the legendary Saint George's Dragon.
All physical and magical attacks would be completely absorbed by it. In scientific terms, Index's nun's habit could even withstand a nuclear strike.
Because of this defensive barrier, Shiori had dared to chase and attack Index, knowing that even the 'Seven-Day, Seven-Blade' could not penetrate the 'Moving Church's' defense.
However, she hadn't anticipated that the 'Moving Church' on Index had been destroyed by Touma's 'Imagine Breaker', which negates all supernatural powers.
This was the reason why Index was now severely injured.
The injuries on Index's body were indeed caused by Shiori, and since Index had lost her memories of them, Shiori felt that even if she explained that she was Index's former companion, Yecheng and Touma might not believe her.
So after a moment of hesitation, Shingu finally sighed and slowly drew out the Seven Heavens Seven Swords, which were sheathed at her waist.
Her opponent was a powerful being who could easily defeat Stiyl, and Shingu did not dare underestimate Night City.
However, just as Shingu slowly unsheathed the Seven Heavens Seven Swords, Night City suddenly sensed danger and, in an instant, leaped away from his previous position.
Almost as soon as he moved, a deep furrow appeared on the ground where he had just been standing. The furrow wasn't very wide, but its depth was astonishing.
In that brief moment, the ground seemed to melt like butter, sliced open instantly!
"This guy managed to dodge my attack on the first try without knowing my abilities!"
Not far away, Stiyl, witnessing Shingu's Seven Flashes being dodged so effortlessly, was also taken aback by the unexpected sight.
"An invisible slash? No, it seems a bit different. I'm certain you didn't swing that overly long sword in your hand just now.
So, this must be a type of magic spell or a sword technique used in conjunction with magic?"
Observing the furrow left by the slash on the ground nearby, Night City's face lit up with excitement, and the next second, he charged towards Shingu without hesitation.
Based on Shingu's previous attack, her spell likely possessed long-range capabilities. Without using magic, the best strategy against a so-called magician was to engage in close combat!
"That last attack was merely a test; if you leave now, you might avoid getting hurt."
As Night City rushed towards her, Shingu maintained her calm demeanor and spoke.
Perhaps Night City also possessed a "Saint's Body," but compared to Stiyl and other conventional magicians, her spell was a true nemesis to his "Saint's Body."
While the Seven Flashes were controlled by her spell, the slashes they produced were purely physical. This meant that against her Seven Flashes, Night City's Saintly Body was virtually useless.
"Ding!"
Night City swung his long sword down, but before it could even touch Shingu, it was halted mid-air as if obstructed by an invisible force.
Amidst the sparks that scattered, illuminated by the moonlight, Night City finally realized that the obstruction blocking his slash was an incredibly thin wire, barely visible to the naked eye.
As Shingu slightly moved her fingertip, two more wires appeared on either side of Night City, and as he dodged and jumped back, an "X" shaped furrow was left on the ground.
"I see, the source of the slashes isn't the sword technique itself but the wires stored within the scabbard?"
Shingu wasn't surprised that Night City had seen through her attack method. She calmly explained, "You're right. As a magician, I'm not a pure swordsman.
My spell, 'Seven Flashes,' can control up to seven wires for attack or defense. When I manipulated one wire, I still had room for restraint, but if I use the 'Seven Flashes' at full power, even I, the user, can't control the force precisely."
(End of Chapter)
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