-981- [ Injunction Shackles ]

"Lawbinding Shackles."

This is a magical tool forged by numerous gods, specifically designed to bind the chains of heinous magical beings. The chains are filled with divine energy that earthly life forms cannot manipulate, making them neither decay nor break.

The only forces capable of damaging them are attacks with equivalent divine energy or powers that can sever magic, spiritual power, and even the forces of space. Even a dragon wouldn't be able to destroy them.

Among the many magical tools in existence in the modern world, this item can be considered the highest level, akin to legendary artifacts. The one using this magical tool is none other than the infamous demon slayer who massacred numerous demons in Europe, known as the Witch of the Void.

With this magical tool, Minamiya Natsuki has apprehended countless wicked magical criminals. Once captured by the Lawbinding Shackles, there seems to be no escape unless the user willingly releases them.

This magical tool is a symbol of Natsuki's status as a top-tier national attack mage. The female vampire, knowing that the boy before her is the brother of that witch, never expected that the witch would gift such a magical tool, the Lawbinding Shackles, to Rozen. This brought the female vampire to the brink of despair.

However...

"This isn't Natsuki-nee's magical tool; I replicated it myself, you know?"

Rozen, who appeared in front of the female vampire at an unknown moment, said with a smiling expression.

"Replicated...!?"

Hearing Rozen's words, the female vampire was utterly astonished.

Replicated?

Is that something that can be replicated?

A magical tool forged by numerous gods is impossible to replicate, right? Not to mention, the chains are filled with divine energy, something humans cannot use. How could such a magical tool be replicated?

Unaware of these thoughts, Rozen's dual divine beings, Kinu and Gyokuto, played a crucial role.

To replicate the Lawbinding Shackles, Rozen had Kinu and Gyokuto provide divine energy. Along with the blood, scales, and claws of the wyvern, Rozen forged the chains into the metal materials of the golem, created by the highest-ranked familiar. In the end, he produced this magical tool.

If someone could see inside the chains, they might even find runes and enchantments inscribed, including runes such as "Enhance," "Harden," "Accelerate," "Isolate," "Bind," "Confine," "Vitality," "Victory," "Success," and "Regeneration."

Rozen also inscribed the mantra of the Vidyaraja, "Unbreakable Golden Chains," onto the chains.

Thus, Rozen successfully replicated the Lawbinding Shackles into a magical tool.

He named this tool — Injunction Shackles.

It possessed powers not inferior to the original and even exceeded it. With the addition of space manipulation magic, Rozen intended to use it against his enemies.

When this work was completed, even Natsuki was surprised and couldn't help but say to Rozen,

"Nichiyo, in the future, go take the Attack Mage License Exam and become an Attack Mage."

This is Natsuki's recent goal. Having a magical tool similar to Natsuki's and the ability to use space manipulation magic no less than Natsuki seems to make Natsuki see similar potential in Rozen. She intends to mold him into an outstanding attack mage not inferior to herself.

By the way, whether it's the magical tool used or the magic itself, they are identical to Natsuki's.

This seems to put Natsuki in such a good mood that she generously gave the Special District Security Team a few days off from her strict training.

In summary, although the "Injunction Shackles" is a replica of the "Lawbinding Shackles," the power and effects are in no way inferior.

In light of this...

"You can't escape now." Rozen continued to smile and said, "If you don't want to endure punishment, you better surrender willingly, okay?"

Upon hearing this, the female vampire, bound firmly by the white chains, gritted her teeth.

From the opponent's eyes, Rozen could see a bit of fear and trepidation. Obviously, the presence of Rozen had already instilled some fear in the opponent. The magical tool of the witch who ran rampant in Europe seemed to have a considerable deterrent effect.

However, the opponent didn't surrender willingly.

"I... I am a daughter of the Caruana family; I won't give up just because of this setback..."

The female vampire spoke, trying to convince both others and herself, displaying a mix of strength and self-encouragement.

However, it's unclear whether she realized that she just revealed her identity.

"Caruana?"

Rozen was taken aback.

"This surname sounds familiar."

Even the somewhat cautious Kojou, who walked over, frowned slightly.

Grabbing onto Kojou's clothes, Nagisa, who approached with Kojou, widened her eyes and suddenly exclaimed,

"Isn't that Miss Liana's surname?"

Exactly.

Liana.

Two years ago, in the demon sanctuary in Gozo, she served as a guide alongside Kojou and Nagisa, exploring the ruins of the "Fairy's Coffin." She was planning to take away No. 12, an old-generation vampire from the Warlord Dominion, born in the fallen Caruana family. The female vampire before them belonged to the same family as Liana Caruana.

"The Caruana family, isn't it...?" Kojou hesitated a bit, then said, "Are you Miss Liana's relative?"

This sentence made the female vampire shiver slightly.

This reaction was enough to answer all the questions.

"So, you're from the Caruana family?"

Rozen also realized.

No wonder she looks so restless; it's evident that this vampire, who hasn't lived for long, possesses such a powerful beast vassal. She turns out to be a pure-blood vampire.

Simultaneously, Rozen has somewhat guessed the purpose of the opponent tailing Nagisa.

Rather than saying, before this, Rozen felt that if someone was secretly tracking Nagisa, it must be for this purpose: the spirit inside Nagisa, which is likely related to the Fourth Primogenitor.

"Are you guys still not giving up on using the power of the Fourth Primogenitor to revive your family?" Rozen said somewhat irritably.

"Are you planning to exploit Nagisa?" Kojou seemed to understand the situation to some extent, and his gaze towards the opponent turned unfriendly.

"What is this?" However, Nagisa picked up the metal box that the female vampire had been carrying.

"Don't touch it!" The female vampire immediately screamed.