Toaru Majutsu no Index Episode 02

Title: Inokentiusu (魔女狩りの王(イノケンティウス)) - The Witch Hunting King (Innocentius)

Date Aired: 11 October 2008

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Next Episode → 03

Synopsis
Touma discovers Index in front of his doorstep lying in a pool of her own blood, though alive, she is severely injured. Touma wonders who did this to her, when a man with red hair and long black robe appears before him, telling him that it was their doing. The magician tells him that they may have overdone it a bit, and the reason that she returned was because she wanted to get the headress or hood back from Touma's room. The magician tells him that his partner did not intend to injure her, as the Walking Church is supposed to protect Index - which was destroyed by Touma.

Touma asks why they did this to her, and the magician states that she contains within her brain the 103,000 volumes of grimoire, and needed to recover and protect it (Index) to prevent magicians from using her, by using any means necessary. This enrages Touma and tries to attack the magician, but he simply dodges it. He also introduces himself as Stiyl Magnus and then says his magic name - Fortis931, which he says is like a murderer's nickname - and proceeds to show to Touma his power over fire.

Styil then summons flames into his hands and uses it to attack Touma, however, he surprises Stiyl as he is left unscathed by his attack. Touma, realizes that his right hand can also affect magic and becomes more confident that he can take on Stiyl. Stiyl is surprised by this and attacks Touma again with his fire magic, but Touma simply negates it again. Stiyl realizes that Touma was the one who destroyed Index's Walking Church, knowing this, he chants a spell and summons Innocentius, the Witch Hunting Pope.

Innocentius' heat is powerful enough to melt the surrounding metal near him, and proceeds to attack Touma. Touma, knowing that it can be cancelled by his right hand, simply swept Innocentius away from his sight, however it is revealed that it recovered and attacks Touma again with a mystical flaming cross. Touma notices that Innocentius is still technically negated by his right hand, but recovers every time his right hand takes effect. At that moment Index speaks, she tells them that mystical runes that were applied in the building. Touma asks her if she is Index, to which she answers that indeed that she is Index, but her proper name is Index Librorum Prohibitorum, and right now she is in Johann's Pen Mode. Stiyl uses Touma's preoccupation in blocking Innocentius to attack, which prompts Touma to retreat and run. Touma later finds the area where Stiyl applied the runes, however, his discovery is cut-short after Innocentius continues his pursuit on him and he once again retreats; he fumbles and falls several storeys into a roof shed and then on several bicycles. Touma realizes that Innocentius can only move in the area where the runes where applied, and uses the opportunity to try and contact help. However, he soon questions himself and keeps on telling himself that he will not run away, and later asks himself on why would anyne would follow a complete stranger into hell (referring to Index's remark in the previous episode).

Back in the apartment, Stiyl tries to recover Index but is later surprised to see the sprinkler system activated. He is enraged that Touma has gotten him wet for nothing - as Innocentius will still be able to survive in the wet environment. Touma returns and states to Stiyl on how he would've won if he instead engraved the rune markings on the wall instead of sticking them on paper. He is enraged for a moment after thinking that Innocentius has been defeated, however he smiles as Innocentius returns and orders it to kill Touma. However, Innocentius soon disappates after Touma uses his right hand on it. Touma tells to a surprised Stiyl that even if the paper could not be washed away, the ink will. Stiyl is shaken by this, and tries to use another fire attack on him, however, Touma charges towards him and knocks him out with a single punch to the face.

After the battle, members of Anti-Skill barricade the perimeter around Touma's apartment as so to let the fire department can do their duties and to keep civilians out of the way. We see Misaka Mikoto in the crowd wondering what's going on, when a girl who calls Mikoto "Onee-sama" runs up to her. She asks Mikoto if she is having some late night fun and not actually attending extra lessons, Mikoto rebutes her(called her Kuroko) however, and suddenly realizes that Kuroko is wearing her Judgment armband, implying that she is on duty. Kuroko states that the fire maybe esper related.

Meanwhile, Touma rests Index on a bench and asks her if she has any magical books inside her head that can heal her injury. Index states that even if there is, his power would just negate it and even if he was capable he is unable to do it. Index explains the origins of magic Touma. She tells him that magic was not meant for espers, as it was intended for the people who wanted the abilities like those of espers. Touma realizes that their are no students in Academy City that could help Index, however, he remembers that students are not the only one who reside in the city.

Touma visits Tsukuyomi Komoe's apartment, where he barges in after she opens the door. Touma lays Index down on the tatami mat, after Komoe cleaned it of empty cans and cigarette butts. Index glows and returns to Johann's Pen Mode. Index states that she in critical condition and asks them to follow her instructions carefully. Touma asks Komoe to take care of Index, and leaves after Index tells him that his right hand will negate the magic that will be performed in the room. Touma obliges and leaves Komoe's house. However, on a tower that overlooks the city, a woman with long hair, holding a long sword, is calmly observing him.

Adapted From
Toaru Majutsu no Index Light Novel Volume 1

Referbacks

 * Touma references Index's question of if he was willing to follow her in hell, twice in the episode.
 * Touma's cellphone that was broken in episode 1 is thrown away during the episode.

Characters

 * Kamijou Touma
 * Misaka Mikoto
 * Index
 * Tsukuyomi Komoe
 * Stiyl Magnus

New Characters

 * Shirai Kuroko
 * Kanzaki Kaori

Abilities

 * Imagine Breaker (not named) - Kamijou Touma Level 0
 * Johann's Pen Mode - Index

New Abilities

 * Fire magic - Stiyl Magnus
 * Rune magic - Stiyl Magnus
 * Innocentius - Stiyl Magnus

Trivia

 * This episode features the first appearance of the Anti-Skill and Judgment.