"You said there are two ways to cure her... Is that true?"
Although they couldn't trust the clown, they didn't have another choice. This person was very strong, capable of facing everyone without a scratch.
Moreover, he was related to Index, so even if he was suspicious, he was better than nothing. It had been years, and they had only now found a ray of hope.
"Of course, there are two people in this city who can definitely solve the nun's problem..."
(Maybe three...)
If Rasiel wasn't mistaken, besides Yuki, Touma with Imagine Breaker had the possibility of breaking the spell that restrained Index, although his chances were slim. They would increase if Kanzaki and Stiyl helped him. Of course, Yuki didn't mention him. He wasn't a fool and needed these people to be in his debt. After all, people work more efficiently when not forced, and if there is motivation.
And Index's condition worked in his favor.
"One of those people is me, and a particular Esper from Academy City."
Stiyl and Kanzaki exchanged looks and nodded. For years, they had wanted to solve Index's problem without success. But they had come to this city for a short time, and this clown assured that he could cure Index. And he wasn't the only one; there was also another person that puzzled the duo.
"What's the bet?"
Smiling beneath his mask, Yuki had been waiting for this question. Both Stiyl and Kanzaki understood what was hidden in his words...
"The bet is very simple. According to my calculations, the nun doesn't have much time left, right? A total of three days to be exact. If you can solve the nun's problem before time runs out without my help, I'll let you stay in this city and also give you a surprise gift."
Making a peace sign with his hands, Yuki's hat spun, while Stiyl and Kanzaki looked at him suspiciously. This clown's words were like fog, very difficult to see through. But they didn't have another choice. If they were forced to leave the city and call for reinforcements, they didn't know what other tricks this clown had up his sleeve, and Necessarius might suffer losses.
"And if we can't do it?"
Yuki's smile widened, and he twisted, bringing both hands to his mask.
"I'll erase the nun's memories and cure her condition, forgetting about you, and I'll become her new companion. I suppose this is something you're used to, but by then, I won't hand her over since this will be your new home."
Yuki's hat floated, and a tongue came out of it, mocking these two magicians.
"But that's not all, as the main one is... Miss Santa will also be my girlfriend."
Sending a flying kiss in that last sentence, Kanzaki shuddered, and Stiyl and Touma opened their mouths in shock.
This clown had the guts to do such an act in front of Kanzaki. Likewise, the hidden motives behind this bet were clear...
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They didn't know what this clown was planning, but they knew it wasn't good, or at least that's what Stiyl thought, as Touma thought the opposite.
(Is that type of woman his taste?)
Kanzaki was beautiful, of that Touma had no doubt. But she was a bit violent and unfeminine, so Touma was amazed at the clown's taste. He also thought about calling the police since he was also interested in Index, as this clown was a criminal. Unfortunately, the police wouldn't be able to catch him.
"How dare you?!"
Pointing with a trembling finger, Kanzaki swallowed. This was the first time someone dared to look at her like this. And not just at her, but also at Index, a nun. She was a Saint, a favored daughter of God. Yet now, someone was trying to take her to his side. This was an insult to the church.
But she couldn't do anything. She had been hit, and she was about to use her trump card. This clown was a mystery, and his abilities were strange.
"It's love at first sight! Miss Santa, from the moment I saw you, my heart couldn't help but jump!"
Opening both hands, hearts began to float around the clown, and before they could react, the clown was in front of Kanzaki, holding her hand...
(Teleportation spell?!)
The quick movement confused them, especially Stiyl, as dealing with a space magician wasn't simple.
"My heart hurts for hurting you, Miss Santa, but I was very curious about you. Please forgive my insolence..."
"Huh?!"
With Yuki's hand glowing green, Kanzaki's wounds began to heal at a visible speed. Likewise, Kanzaki's face reddened, and she tried to step back. This guy was too close, and he was giving her the creeps.
"Please don't doubt my feelings, Miss Santa. My clan lacks members. Would you like to join my clan?"
"No, no, no!"
Kanzaki shook her head vigorously and stepped back forcefully, briefly forgetting that her wounds were being healed. This was too weird. They had been fighting before, and now this clown was confessing and healing her. Stiyl even thought that only an idiot would believe such nonsense...
"Your way of winning over girls is weird..."
Of course, the idiot was Touma. He scratched his cheek and commented, thinking that the fact that they were still alive meant that this guy was interested in them. And if it was Kanzaki, it would explain a lot. But he also felt annoyed, as Index shouldn't be part of his conquest.
"Oh, what a shame..."
Finishing healing Kanzaki, Yuki put a hand to his hat and snapped his fingers. The spiritual power increased, the golden light spread, and the surroundings began to change. The rubble began to take shape, and the ground began to close. Yuki was repairing the area.
The buildings rose again, and before the group could speak, the area returned to normal, as if nothing had happened.
The trio opened their eyes wide, as repairing something was much harder than destroying it. But this was easy for Yuki because he was a World Spiritist. After all, a World Spiritist was quite good at creating formations, and their battle prowess was weak, but when it came to creating, they were very good.
*Clap
"Well, I'll leave you for now. Remember, you have three days. I advise you to find the Esper and convince him to help you. But since there are millions of Espers in this city, I'm not that heartless, and I'll give you a clue... He's a man who is always surrounded by flowers."
Bowing, the clown sank into the shadows, leaving his words echoing in the air. Likewise, the translucent golden barrier disappeared, and people began to appear.
"A man who is always surrounded by flowers? Hey, do you know anything?"
True or not, the group was forced to search for that Esper to deal with Index. After all, escaping was useless. It was a gut feeling that Kanzaki and Stiyl felt...
"Don't ask me. Kamijou doesn't know anything..."
As a member of a regular school, the number of Espers in his school was small. Likewise, he didn't know what the clown's words meant, so Touma shook his head at Stiyl...
(Surrounded by flowers? A Playboy?)
But the more Touma thought, the more confused he felt, as he believed this was a play on words.
"What does it mean...?"
"We must find that Esper."
Diving into their thoughts, the magician duo shook their heads. They hadn't been in Academy City for too long to know the hidden motive behind the clown's words. However, they had to find the esper, so they got to work.
Especially Kanzaki, as she didn't want to be entangled with that clown. She would rather fight to the death than yield to his perverted demands.
(A Playboy, right?)
While Touma tilted his head and seriously thought if his assumption was correct...
Who is this lucky guy to always be surrounded by women?
At the same time, Touma had mixed feelings, as he didn't know if this guy was scum or a hero. He didn't know whether to admire or hate him.
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TN: Hehhehehe