A Certain Magical Index #9

Volume 9 of *A Certain Magical Index* arrives with a striking cover showcasing two nun-habited figures — one standing tall and wielding a large hammer-like weapon while protectively cradling a smaller, red-braided companion — all set against a shattered, crystalline blue backdrop alive with magical geometry. The 2013 Ki-oon French edition brings Kazuma Kamachi and Chou Kogino's blend of science and sorcery to francophone readers in style. If you're following this series, this volume's cover promises tension, mysticism, and the kind of character dynamics that make *Index* such a compelling read.