Introducing yourself is just the simplest opening statement.
Yuuki.
After so many years, someone finally had the opportunity to use this name that once existed in the virtual world.
It should be noted that the appearance she chose for her current body was not the appearance of the 'human swordsman' in SAO at that time, but the identity of the 'dark elf' in the new ALO that she had not yet experienced.
The reason for choosing the latter is not only to use another form to compensate for regrets, but also to prepare for an uncertain future.
In this world, the meaning of "Fairy" may become a card that can change the outcome.
It's always good to plan ahead.
After all, compared to the science and technology used in cultivating ‘Zera’ before, she spent a lot of time and energy this time, adding the ‘mystery’ given by the ‘Devil’ himself to the original plan.
Not a "Saint", nor a "Valkyrie" nor an "Archangel".
But the one that is most consistent with the existence of ‘Yuuki’——
"Characteristics".
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The pure white nun finally chose to eat overtime.
After replenishing the dry food reserves on the table, while looking at the mysterious girl in front of her, Index did not stop her hands.
Chewing biscuits to act as her unsatisfied appetite, her brain was rapidly sifting through the magical knowledge about the "Dark Fairy".
However, in these 'books', many etymological origins similar to "goblin" were found, but as for "dark goblin"...
But there are almost no similar records.
But on top of the pair's fairy tale-like anomalies, Index didn't detect any trace of disguise.
Whether it is nonsense or whether it is real, inevitably makes this incarnation of the grimoire library arouse a desire to explore.
There's help... If it's not related to 'goblins', then what is it?
Putting her curiosity aside, she remembered the request mentioned by the 'savior' just now.
"So, what do you need my help with?"
Stopping her greedy behavior, Index sat upright and her voice became serious.
"Let me state in advance that no matter which magic book it is, it cannot be loaded by ordinary magicians. Even if you just want to read the manuscript, it cannot be completely avoided."
The implication is that I hope someone will not think about those things too much.
It's not that Index is 'ungrateful', but the 'toxicity' of those grimoires is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
Even for just a moment, it can cause both mental and physical collapse.
In her year-long escape, it was rare to have someone with whom she could communicate, and she didn't want anything to happen to the other person because of this.
Index tightened her grip on the monk's robe slightly.
Fortunately, the other party's answer did not embarrass her.
"Don't worry, although I can be classified as a magician, when it comes to those long incantations or original scriptures, I still prefer it."
Showing her usual weapon, the dark elf girl said with a smile.
Compared to a mage, she is more pure as a swordsman.
"As for what I want you to help me with, rather than me explaining it, it would be easier for you to see it with your own eyes."
"?"
After hearing this, Index tilted her head and breathed a sigh of relief, but also looked puzzled.
Then, the questioner pointed to a corner of the room.
The catalog lady followed the prompts and looked over.
There, old and new photos are scattered on the wall, recording the memories of a family of three growing up.
There is also a name written underneath one of the portraits.
Not Yuuki.
Rather.
(... Kamijou... Touma?)
She muttered silently.
Some habitual thinking seems to have become strange.
But that's not the current focus.
Soon, Index's attention was attracted by the strange decorations below the photo.
There are strange masks, dolls with a missing corner, and many statues of gods full of religious colors.
(these things……?)
The overflowing sense of strangeness made Index stand up and walk over, and began to examine it carefully.
The brows in thought continued to tighten as the analysis deepened.
Not long after, Index started trotting back and forth in the house as if she had suddenly figured out something.
From the kitchen, to the toilet, and to the rooms on the second floor.
Slowly, she discovered that except for the corner just now, there were many strange-shaped items piled up in these places.
It corresponds to the four directions of east, south, west and north.
it is as expected.
With the deduction in mind, Index returned to the living room and stared at the figure sitting on the seat watching her actions.
The first step of the puzzle is solved.
she thought.
There is a kind of magic.
It can form a magic circle by adjusting the furnishings in the room and adjusting the distance between the furniture.
To put it simply.
"You arranged this? Are you going to use your home as a ritual venue for activating magic?"
Index looked at Yuuki suspiciously.
Although she has not yet analyzed the function of this prototype magic circle based on Feng Shui techniques, but judging from the complexity of its composition, the impact will definitely be no less than that of 'great magic'.
This made Index somewhat worried and uneasy.
But what she didn't know was that the premise of this assumption was not actually true.
because.
"What you said is wrong. This is not my home."
"?"
Index wrote a question mark in her heart and waited for the follow-up in confusion.
"You should have discovered the anomaly in the 'feng shui' of this room."
Yuuki looked around, and Index nodded.
"That's the problem I'm investigating. To be honest, my boss knows a thing or two about the 'astrology' of the Hermetic school. She discovered the anomaly here when she simulated the astrology, and according to the results of the divination,
, if this family is left alone, it will most likely turn into a major incident that affects the whole world."
The girl explained.
And most people would probably sneer at these words.
But Index didn't think so.
Through the superficial interpretation just now, she did notice something unusual.
"Originally, asking the owner here would be the most convenient way, but unfortunately according to the information I collected, the couple living here are just ordinary people living in the world, and they don't even know anything about the changes that have taken place in their own home."
"Isn't it incredible?"
The dark elf smiled.
"Are you saying that this is all accidental?"
Index said in disbelief.
But that's the fact.
"In short, I have 'told' them that this place is no longer suitable for living, and now they should look for a new house in their hometown."
Saying this, Yuuki looked at Index.
"You and I both understand that it is very dangerous to mess with unfinished magic circles at will. I am not an expert in code interpretation, so I planned to go to the "Amakusa Style Cross Sect" to seek cooperation. This generation seems to be theirs.
The scope of activities is exactly at this time..."