The second arc of A Certain Magical Index, consisting of volume 2 of the light novels and episodes 7-9 of the anime. This story arc was omitted from the manga for some reason, even through some important plot points happen here.
- A Day in the Limelight: For Himegami Aisa and Stiyl
- Arc Villain: Aureolus Izzard
- Mook Horror Show: Touma proves his badassery to the point a guy who can warp reality is running from him in terror.
- Reality Warper: Ars Magna allows Aureolus to shape reality according to his thoughts.
- Reality Warping Is Not a Toy: Once Aureolous' thoughts are disturbed, his power to shape reality turns against him.
- Redundant Rescue: Aureolus was quite unhappy to learn some stranger saved Index before he could.
- Vampire Hunter: Himegami's power lets her attract vampires, who are then killed when they attempt to feed on her.
