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JANUARY 17, 2096

Is he to the right?

Or the left?

"KYUCHOJI TEMPLE"

Boy, you had me on the ropes.

Master, what was that just now?

I didn't think you would break my Cocoon Water Mirage.

That wasn't one of your usual illusion arts, was it?

You realized that?

That odd ability of yours to read a spell at a glance is a true threat to your opponent.

But there's a way to use it against you.

Was it the illusion you just used?

Cocoon Water Mirage is a spell designed to deceive the eyes of things not of this world.

Master, you just said... "the eyes of things not of this world"?

It's not only humans we're up against.

In fact, it's not rare to fight supernatural things.

But my friend, an Ancient Magic user,

said that encountering actual demons was an extremely rare thing.

You've already had one or two experiences yourself.

The magic you modern magicians call "SB Magic"...

What does it use as a medium?

I think you understand.

What you modern magicians call "spiritual beings"

or "spirits" are not of this world.

So, these spirits that are nothing more than independent information bodies

cut off from phenomena are not of this world?

To be precise, they might be better called "things without life or flesh."

Master, can I ask you one more question?

Go ahead.

According to Modern Magic,

spirits are independent information bodies derived from natural phenomena.

Then, if parasites can feed off a person's ethereal body

and change the person's properties,

what information bodies would they be based on?

I don't know the origin of these wraiths or what you call "parasites."

They interfere with people's minds,

so I'd think they're based in spirit phenomena.

Information organisms originating in the mind?

Just as spirits originating in physical phenomena

drift through a shadow world back-to-back with this one,

the wraiths originating in mental phenomena

might come from the shadow world back-to-back with our mental world.

That's my own unadulterated theory.

Sorry to call out of the blue, Shizuku.

That's okay. What's up?

Um, Tatsuya wants to ask you something. I'll let you talk to him.

Sorry to call you so late.

I was going to send you an email at first,

but it's easier to make myself clear talking face-to-face.

No problem. It's only 8 PM here.

So, what is it?

Honoka mentioned that a vampire is making a mess of things over there, too.

I'd like you to fill me in on any details you have.

It's still just treated as an urban legend in America.

Or at least, the media doesn't cover it.

Has something happened there?

Something like a vampire attacked Leo.

What?

Don't worry. He'll be okay. Leo drove off the vampire personally.

But he happened to take damage from their strange ability,

and he's recuperating in the hospital.

Thank goodness.

I see. That's why you want to know what's happening here.

Yeah.

But you don't have to investigate.

Whatever you can find from asking around is fine.

But you think America has some clues, right?

Sort of, but to be honest...

I believe the criminal behind the vampire incident came here from America.

So, I really want you to stay away from anything dangerous.

Don't take any chances, Shizuku.

Okay. I'll play it safe.

So, be patient and don't expect much.

JANUARY 20, 2096 / UDAGAWACHO, SHIBUYA WARD

Miki, which way?

This way, huh?

I really think it'd be better to team up with Jumonji and Saegusa.

Miki!

Let's go!

Coming!

Which way, Silvie?

Right at the next corner, Commander!

Roger that!

Claire, Rachel, head Sullivan off!

Yes, ma'am!

I can't stop this dagger that's been activated with a movement spell!

She's out of my league--

Miki, you take the one in the coat! I'll bring down the masked one!

I'm your opponent.

How fast is she?

Here I come!

Her swordsmanship is first-rate.

Her magic abilities are top-notch.

Other than bruises, Leo didn't have any physical wounds.

Then...

this creep either used a blunt weapon or bare hands.

In that case...

Bridal Veil!

A barrier? Or weakening?

A barrier! Then, Thunder Child!

You're mine!

Strange. The flash should only be for a second, but it's still there.

Don't tell me...

Emission-Type Magic?

I won't make it!

Tatsuya?

I have the data of the colors and contours,

but all other information is missing.

What is this?

She escaped.

VISITOR ARC III

Did you retrieve Sergeant Sullivan's body?

Yes, we have it.

And have you determined the identity of the other one I was pursuing?

I'm sorry.

We successfully extracted the Psi-wave pattern,

but it didn't match any of the data.

Not a fugitive, then?

Or the Psi-wave patterns have been altered.

My guess is the latter.

Understood.

Trace the pattern we picked up.

Yes, ma'am.

Nobody told me Erika was that strong!

And Tatsuya used some crazy skill or magic to disable my spells!

Are all high schoolers in Japan like that?

Aunt...

I apologize for calling so late.

It's fine. But unusual for you to call me, Tatsuya.

Actually, there's one thing I'd like to ask you and one request I wish to make.

Ask away.

Then, if I may...

Aunt Maya, would you please tell me how the Kudou Family's Parade spell works?

Oh my, Tatsuya...

Parade is the Kudou Family's secret technique.

Why would you think I'd know its mysteries?

You studied under General Kudou for a time, Aunt.

Even if you don't know the magic sequence, maybe you know the gist.

Is the anti-magic spell Parade for duplicating and processing parts

related to your own Eidos' outward appearance...

then projecting it onto yourself to temporarily alter your physical appearance

while also substituting any magical interference aims with their own disguised Eidos

to block the usage of magic on your real body?

I had thought you, of all people, would know that transformation magic is impossible.

If all you want to do is alter your appearance,

you can do it by using Light Interference-Type Magic, though it's not true transformation.

The issue lies in that Light Interference-Type Magic can't fool my eyes.

Brother, you don't mean that there was someone

who could keep their identity secret from you, right?

That's not all.

It caused my Mist Dispersion to miss.

How?

Even if Mist Dispersion didn't work,

Trident should've been no problem.

Aunt, it seems that this case is more than we can handle.

So, I would like to request reinforcements.

Very well. Things seem to be shifting past the scope of our expectations.

I give you permission to contact Major Kazama.

Thank you.

Oh, that's right, Tatsuya...

I do recall hearing that the Old Master's younger brother...

was more skilled at using Parade than he was.

JANUARY 21, 2096

CROSSFIELD

ROOM 2

CLUB

I apologize for asking you here. I know you're busy.

Not at all. But what can I do for you?

Do you know that based upon the Ten Master Clans' decision,

the Saegusa Family and Jumonji Family are cooperating to investigate the vampire murders?

I've heard something to the effect.

I'll get right to the point.

Tatsuya, will you help us?

You two are aware that Saijo from Class 1-E was attacked, right?

I'm not the only one who wants to know what in the world is going on.

Even if we find the criminal and hand them over,

this ordeal isn't over, and we won't feel safe.

Do we have just one perpetrator or is it a group?

Is this a personally motivated crime or something infectious?

Until we have these answers, we can't write it off as "case closed."

How much do you know about the situation? How do you plan on solving it?

Unless you tell me that, I can't help you.

If you promise to help us, I'll tell you what we know.

Understood.

I'll help you.

Does that mean you'll join our search team?

You may take it as such if you wish.

Roger.

Then, I'll tell you everything we know at this point.

I see.

Then, there are more vampire victims than we thought.

Yes. We believe we're dealing with multiple vampires.

Multiple?

That's bad news.

The expanded range special investigation team from the police

is also helping us track down the vampires,

but there's a third faction interfering with our efforts.

Be careful of them, too.

Roger that.

So, what do you want me to do?

Would you accompany us? If possible, from tonight--

No.

Shiba should work on his own.

If you find any clues, report them to us.

Understood.

It's so helpful that Major Kazama let us use the stratospheric security camera.

Brother, are you going?

Be good and wait here for me.

I will await your return tonight.

I'll definitely need your help soon.

And when I do...

Yes. Then, we'll be together.

That's a promise, Brother.

Who could it be at this hour?

UENO PARK

VISITOR ARC IV