To Aru Majutsu no Index LN - Genesis Testament 8 Discussion / Poll

[Kairin]

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Originally Posted by Endscape

Soyaku To Aru Majutsu no Index 8
Author: Kamachi Kazuma
Illustrator: Haimura Kiyotaka
Release Date: May 10, 2023
Pages: 360
ISBN: 978-4-04-915010-0

Spoiler for summary:

Kamijou has carelessly protected his enemy - Anna, the embodiment of malice. This has of course landed him in more trouble than ever before. Three great threats now stand before him.

Mut Thebes, the Bridge Builders Cabal's Transcendent assassin. Academy City, led by new Board Chairman Accelerator. Aleister Crowley and Kingsford, Anna's greatest enemy.

But Anna herself doesn't seem worried. Instead of merely escaping, she has a secret plan to turn the tables on them all. Using a method only that wicked woman could think of!!

The Bridge Builders Cabal's true objective is finally revealed! And don't forget about the lovestruck goddess Aradia in the latest Index volume!

[shmaster]

I am surprised that Tiuma thought the Bridge Brigade members are real deal, how stupid can he get? They are do obviously fake.

Oh hi there, Christian Rosenkruetz, I have been waiting for you. Bridge Brigade are truly stupid to think you are a nice guy.
I know Bridge Brigade are not much, but they are truly pathetic clowns now.

But Touma, why aren't you bringing Anna to Heaven Canceller? She is still breathing, the frog face will save her just fine.
Asking Alice for help is the dumbest thing to do, as there is no guarantee she'll help. Can't wait to see your expression when you find out Alice is already dead.

But who could have guessed it is this easy to make Anna into a nice girl. She hates everyone and everything because no one follows her teachings properly. In other words, if there is one person who follows her words correctly, she would never forsake the person. She just wanted to be a good teacher, and she'll truly be a no body if she can't protect a proper student.

Though, surprised to see Kingsford confirming that Sprengel is capable of doing everything she said she can. So Kingsford is fine with Sprengel assuming the identity of the Anna that established the foundation of modern magic.
Sprengel just lack the self awareness that she already have what it takes to be the Anna she want to be.

[Endscape]

Originally Posted by shmaster

I am surprised that Tiuma thought the Bridge Brigade members are real deal, how stupid can he get? They are do obviously fake.

Remember, this is the man who instantly sided with Kazakiri, he just doesn't think of people like that.

But Touma, why aren't you bringing Anna to Heaven Canceller? She is still breathing, the frog face will save her just fine.
Asking Alice for help is the dumbest thing to do, as there is no guarantee she'll help. Can't wait to see your expression when you find out Alice is already dead.

Wasn't the issue that she got hit with the Shrink Drink? Even Heaven Canceller can't fix stuff he doesn't know about.

But who could have guessed it is this easy to make Anna into a nice girl. She hates everyone and everything because no one follows her teachings properly. In other words, if there is one person who follows her words correctly, she would never forsake the person. She just wanted to be a good teacher, and she'll truly be a no body if she can't protect a proper student.

She was blaring it from the rooftops since Day 1. Hopefully this somehow leads to Anna becoming MisaMisa's magic instructors.

[shmaster]

Originally Posted by Endscape

Wasn't the issue that she got hit with the Shrink Drink? Even Heaven Canceller can't fix stuff he doesn't know about.

Shrink Drink is gone, IB can deal with that. They just don't know how to deal with the wound that was created by it.
But I see frig face having no problem with it as he doesn't have to deal with the Shrink Drink itself.
At worst, he can turn her into a cyborg like the other Anna.

[Endscape]

Originally Posted by shmaster

Shrink Drink is gone, IB can deal with that. They just don't know how to deal with the wound that was created by it.
But I see frig face having no problem with it as he doesn't have to deal with the Shrink Drink itself.
At worst, he can turn her into a cyborg like the other Anna.

I'm not sure he can deal with the aftereffects if even Gold Old Mary couldn't fix it.

Now that the volume is done, it was a pretty standard transitional. I did really love the scene with Chris though. If he is indeed the previous generation of Imagine Breaker, then he'll be a fun enemy for Touma.

[shmaster]

I just like how he thoroughly mocked the Bridge Brigade.
Those enlightened ones does not speak much, especially between each other as they have little need to use words. They are only loquacious when they lower themselves to the level below them to provide an explanation. Like how Kingsford and Rosenkreutz traded very little words as they engage to battle.
While Christian spent almost two pages just to point out how dumb the Bridgade is.
That is one of the best incompetent antagonists blow up on themselves moment that Kamachi had written.

[Endscape]

Trismegistus' reaction was gold too. The man's whole world fell out from under him.

[BladeMancer]

Chris was hella entertaining, and he gave a Regulus Corneas Rant to boot.

[Endscape]

Originally Posted by BladeMancer

Chris was hella entertaining, and he gave a Regulus Corneas Rant to boot.

Nah, not enough misogyny for it to be a Regulus rant.

Also, why did Kazu-kun come in and give the volume a 1? I didn't even know he read the series.

[DragonXX]

Originally Posted by Endscape

Nah, not enough misogyny for it to be a Regulus rant.

Also, why did Kazu-kun come in and give the volume a 1? I didn't even know he read the series.

He may not read it, and just hate the series for some reason. I don't know why he would waste his time giving it a one but some people do.

[Ksaraf23]

The fact there’s very few posts in the discussion for this novel shows how far GT has fallen in terms of user engagement.

It’s kinda sad to see.

[Kuroageha]

Originally Posted by DragonXX

He may not read it, and just hate the series for some reason. I don't know why he would waste his time giving it a one but some people do.

Spoiler for maybe:

because ever since he was told Kamikoto ship might as well be dead ship outside of fanart and fanfiction he got into a sour mood

[Endscape]

Originally Posted by Kuroageha

Spoiler for maybe:

because ever since he was told Kamikoto ship might as well be dead ship outside of fanart and fanfiction he got into a sour mood

Spoiler for huh?:

Where would he even get that from? Kamikoto is as likely as it's ever been.

[Kuroageha]

Originally Posted by Endscape

Spoiler for huh?:

Where would he even get that from? Kamikoto is as likely as it's ever been.

Exactly, aka Never