Chinatsu was walking leisurely down the street. Academy City's nights were unexpectedly quiet, but when she thought about how hoodlums were rampant at night, she felt this silence made perfect sense.
Walking slowly, she reached a vending machine. Gazing at a certain bottle of coffee inside, she couldn't help but recall that Accelerator seemed to have a liking for this flavor.
Subconsciously, she took her phone out of her pocket and browsed her contact list. Before she knew it, the directory, which had been empty back at Tokiwadai, was now completely full.
There were her parents and younger sister in the family group, Sekihana Senpai and Senior Ruri in the alumni group, and Uiharu and Saten in the friends group.
"It would be great if I could get the phone numbers of the other Espers. That way, I could create a separate contact category and group them all together."
Chinatsu muttered this to herself, but she had no time to dwell on such thoughts, as an uninvited guest was slowly approaching from behind.
Chinatsu turned around in confusion to look behind her, only to see a girl walking toward her, wearing a shirt that exposed her navel and jeans with an asymmetrical style.
Kanzaki Kaori.
Just as Gemstones were special in the Science Side, her Saintly Physique was also special in the Magic Side. There were fewer than 20 such people in the entire world.
"Who are you..."
Chinatsu feigned ignorance and asked softly. Considering that Kanzaki Kaori was holding a two-meter-long Japanese Order Sword, she naturally took a defensive stance with caution.
Kanzaki Kaori stared quietly at Chinatsu. If possible, she did not wish to cause injury to others, but that was provided she could successfully take Index away.
"Kanzaki Kaori."
She introduced herself in a calm tone. For mages, besides their own names, they also had a magic name.
For example, Stiyl's magic name was "Fortis931," which translated to "Strong One," while Kanzaki Kaori's translated to "One who extends a helping hand to those who cannot be saved."
However, usually, when a magic name was announced, it was essentially the beginning of a vow of slaughter, so Kanzaki Kaori did not announce her magic name, choosing to negotiate verbally first.
"Please don't be nervous. I also don't want to be enemies with the only seven Espers in this city, but from my position, I must confirm your stance."
Kanzaki Kaori paused slightly after saying this. In her mind, she couldn't help but recall the boy who had defeated Stiyl. Upon entering Academy City, she had done her homework, such as learning about the seven Espers of Academy City.
Kamijou Touma was undoubtedly not among those she had studied, but if one were to say Stiyl was defeated by just any random Ability User in Academy City, that would be too unrealistic.
Now, an Esper had appeared by Index's side as well. If one were to say this was just a coincidence, would that be too much? But if it were intentional, then...
"My partner and I aim to take away Index, that is, the girl wearing the nun's habit. However, the spiky-haired boy intervened and even injured my partner, so I must confirm whether you, who have also appeared by Index's side, are our enemy."
While speaking, Kanzaki Kaori reached out and took down the two-meter-long Order Sword at her waist. As long as she confirmed that Chinatsu stood on the opposing side, she would swing the blade without hesitation.
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