A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 593 New Guardian

After confirming that the two were safe, Stiyl also jumped from the seventh floor and landed lightly.

Compared to the embarrassment of Kamijou Touma and Index, this fire magician undoubtedly looks more sage-like and has an extraordinary temperament.

Combined with the powerful oppressive force displayed when summoning the two fire giants just now, it looks like a super boss.

Seeing this, Index hurriedly grabbed Kamijou Touma and urged him to get up and run away, but Kamijou Touma was still in a trance and did not react at all.

So, Index had no choice but to step forward and stand in front of Kamijou Touma, protesting against the enemy like a kitten.

Stiyl's face tensed, and he shook his head. "Since you've decided to choose him, then fine. We'll give you a week to say goodbye to him and then come with us. During this time, we won't bother you again, so please cherish it."

"Only one week..." Index frowned.

"This is the final line," Stiyl said. "Of course, you can choose not to abide by this agreement. Whether you take the opportunity to escape or fight to the end, we don't care. But if you do, this young man will be in danger."

The red-haired magician sneered, not trying to hide the threat in his words.

Index fell silent.

Walking out of the street where the student apartments were located, Stiyl met up with Kanzaki Kaori who was waiting there.

"So it's confirmed? This year's guardian is that boy?" asked Kamijou Kaoru.

"I have to admit, that kid does have the ambition to be a guardian," Stiyl said with a stern face. "It's a shame, I didn't expect him to be a esper from Academy City!"

Kanzaki Kaori said, "According to the information we just received, the boy's name is Kamijou Touma, and he's a Level 0. According to the mission briefing, Level 0s without special abilities pose no threat. Even if they come into contact with our magicians, there's no need to worry about leaks. He's an existence that both sides can accept."

"That guy can also be considered a level 0?" Stiyl recalled the scene of the battle just now and sneered, "You are kidding!"

The flames he had emitted were easily extinguished by the other party. If he hadn't activated the renewable "Witch King Hunt"...

"At least that's what the information shows," Kamijou Kaoru said seriously, "That's enough. There's no need for us to get too serious—as long as the child is satisfied, it's fine. After all... they don't have much time left."

"Just because we haven't been together that long isn't necessarily a bad thing," Stiyl said. "That's it, Kamijou Touma, right? He's definitely easier to deal with than that Lin Wuming."

"But," Kamijou Kaori then questioned, "You just let them go so easily, will that kid believe it?"

You know, all along the way, they'd maintained their "bad guy" personas, engaging in a passionate game of hide-and-seek with Index. Now that they finally had a chance to capture her, they gave up so easily... It really didn't make sense.

"She'll believe it," Stiyl nodded confidently. "Index has already seen it—my 'Witch King Hunter' is actually ineffective. So it's reasonable for me to take the initiative to show my kindness."

As he spoke, Stiyl pulled out a few wrinkled cards from his pocket.

"Automatic fire extinguishing system—this city is really technologically advanced."

Stiyl's "Witch Hunter King" was summoned by Stiyl through a rune card.

The strength of the Fire Giant is directly related to the number of Rune Cards arranged in advance.

Just now, in the apartment building where Kamijou Touma lived, Stiyl had arranged a large number of rune cards in advance, turning it into his own domain, so he could control the "Witch King Hunt" at will.

However, it was precisely because of his wanton arson that the automatic fire-fighting system in the building was triggered.

The water and fire extinguishing agent sprayed from the automatic fire extinguisher soaked a large number of cards, indirectly cracking the "Witch King Hunting".

"Next time, we need to make the cards waterproof." Stiyl was also deeply touched. ...

After spending half an hour in a semi-comatose state, Kamijou Touma finally regained consciousness and woke up with Index's lap as his pillow.

Although his heart was pounding for a moment, the pain coming from his legs soon pulled Kamijou Touma back to reality from the edge of delusion.

"Touma, I checked you out. You don't have any broken bones, just some severe sprains," Index said. "Unfortunately, I don't have any medicine or bandages, so I can't do anything further to treat your injuries."

"It's just a sprain? How lucky!" Kamijou Touma's eyes lit up. He had originally thought that he would break one or two legs.

"I know I should take you to the hospital," Index continued, "but I don't know where it is, and I can't carry Touma's body."

"It's okay. If it's just a sprain, there's no need to go to the hospital for this minor injury." Kamijou Touma said quickly.

"Touma, thank you so much for protecting me just now!" Index said, "So, please take good care of me over the next week."

"Huh, you agreed to accept my protection?" Kamijou Touma was stunned for a moment. "Why is it a week?"

"Don't worry, I'll be leaving in a week," Index said. "After all, I'm a magician affiliated with the English Puritan Church. I can't stay here forever."

"Oh, I see." Kamijou Touma felt a little disappointed, but he knew Index was right. If she returned to her own organization, she would surely receive more reliable protection, right?
With Index's support, Kamijou Touma tried to walk with a limp, but it was still very difficult.

"It's over! Looks like I won't be able to move for a while!" Kamijou Touma said in distress. "Besides, my residence has been exposed. I can't live here anymore..."

Sitting down on the side of the road again, Kamijou Touma began to seriously think about his next situation.

"By the way, if you have any trouble, find Wuming!"

Although he was unwilling to involve Lin Wuming in his troubles, Kamijou Touma could no longer care about anything else as he was now at his wit's end.

Besides, it’s not about asking Lin Wuming to help deal with the fire magician, it’s just about asking him to help find a temporary residence - with Lin Wuming’s magical powers, this kind of thing shouldn’t be difficult, right?
After making up his mind, Kamijou Touma took out his cell phone from his pocket... the wreckage.

“Well…” Kamijou Touma calmly and expertly picked up the phone card from the wreckage. “That’s really not surprising at all.”

"If that fire magician has indeed left, just go back and call Wuming-san on the landline." Kamijou Touma looked back at the apartment building where he lived.

……

At the same time, Lin Wuming was eating hot pot at home.

During the day today, Shokuhou Misaki went for a walk with her adopted flying dragon "Xiaofei".

By the way, I brought back a lot of fresh beef and mutton, which are just right as ingredients for the dinner party.

"Although he has huge wings, Xiaofei's flying ability is surprisingly weak!" Shokuhou Misaki chatted with Lin Wuming at the kitchen door.

——Because of her poor manual skills, Shokuhou Misaki was forbidden from interfering in any matters in the kitchen. Instead, the capable Hokaze Junko assisted her.

Today, Shokuhou Misaki tried flying on a dragon, and found that Xiaofei could only fly for a short distance at a low altitude of more than 20 meters.

Strictly speaking, "gliding" would be more accurate.

(End of this chapter)