Index blushed slightly when she heard Chen Fan say she was pretty.
Afterward, Index began telling him about herself. Chen Fan was, of course, somewhat interested in these so-called grimoires. Through his conversation with Index, he roughly learned the names of several churches, as well as what magic was. As for grimoires, that could wait until later. By combining magical power with incantations and following certain special rules, one could cast magic.
It was incompatible with the scientific world—one could even say they stood in opposition—so the clash between them was intense. Those with esper abilities could not cast magic, and Magicians could not possess esper abilities.
Chen Fan had experienced so many worlds that his breadth of knowledge was beyond comparison. Besides, what real conflict between magic and science was there in this world? They were merely pursuing power without end.
Chen Fan's battle with Stiyl yesterday had been brief, but he had still observed some rules that seemed to belong to flames.
While Chen Fan and the others chatted, Stiyl stood on a distant rooftop, watching them through binoculars.
"How is Index?" Kansai Kazari asked.
"She's fine now. There are traces of magic having been cast. It looks like she was healed with magic," Stiyl said.
"There were no signs of any other Magicians, right?"
Stiyl shook his head. "No."
"I've already found records on those two," Kansai Kazari said. "They're classmates. Kamijou Touma's usual records only describe him as a troublesome delinquent who likes to fight. But Chen Fan... there are no records of him at all. He transferred to this school only three days ago. He's someone who appeared out of nowhere."
"A right hand capable of destroying the Witch-Hunting King—how could its owner merely be a bad student who likes fighting? Nothing that happens in