Strike the Blood, Vol. 9 (manga)

Though Kanon Kanase is recovering from her ordeal, her father''s research has dangerous implications for the Fourth Primogenitor, and Kojou''s hopes of returning to a normal life are premature. The alchemist Amatsuka is after the Wiseman''s Blood, a powerful liquid-metal life-form, and he will spare no one in pursuit of his goal. Kojou would never back down from a fight to protect his city and his friends, but this time he will receive help from an unexpected ally...