Book excerpt: Touma Kamijou's life is one of perpetual misfortune, which is why no one is more surprised by his sudden stroke of luck than Touma himself! Having won a trip for two to Venice, the City of Water, Touma and Index are excited for a European excursion. But the Italian peninsula is the home of the Roman Orthodox Church, and when old friends and foes alike show up, Touma's hopes for a relaxing getaway might just get washed away!