𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭
Garnet’s class began.
Upon opening the thick textbook, intricately woven characters, resembling snakes, were depicted alongside grimy illustrations.
The text was somewhat readable. . . . . .but the illustrations were incomprehensible.
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“Um, what language is this?”
“What’s with you? Can’t you even read? It’s an honor to be able to read a textbook I wrote.”
“. . . . . .”
“Hmph. Every single one of them doesn’t even attempt to read my textbook, even though I’m the greatest witch.”
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Albero wanted to retort that the writing was too messy to read. . . . . .
But the person opposite him was one of the twenty-one summoners. Unlike Meteore, he seemed somewhat difficult to converse with.
Albero tried hard to read the sprawling text.
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“First, about your Summoned beast. Do you understand what kind of Summoned beast you are?”
“Summoned beast. . . . . .you mean this right arm?”
“Yes. Initially, you were a 『Pet Type』. . . . . .a small Summoned beast without much power, right?”
“Yes. It was a mole. . . . . .a mole Summoned beast.”
“Yet, somehow it transformed into an inexplicable Summoned beast and merged with your right arm. Do you have any clue why?”
“. . . . . .”
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Albero recalls the last conversation with Mog.
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“. . . . . .Mog said that its true form. . . . . .was just a temporary form.”
“Hmm. . . . . .well, that’s fine. You are the fourth 『Parasitic type』 in the world. Remember that.”
“The fourth. . . . . .are there others?”
“They’re all dead. You’re the fourth since the history of Summoned beasts began.”
“. . . . . .”
“Don’t worry. All of them lived full lives. Being a Parasitic type doesn’t mean you have a shorter lifespan.”
“. . . . . .yes.”
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Albero felt somewhat relieved.
Garnet flipped through the pages of the textbook.
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“You might have felt it, but the Parasitic type has the body integrated with the Summoned beast. One of its characteristics is having physical abilities far beyond that of humans.”
“Ah. . . . . .indeed.”
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Albero recalls feeling an overwhelming surge of power during the fight with Abel.
Just with a punch, he shattered a rock, leaped over a school building, caused the ground to collapse, and even grasped the wall of a several-hundred-kilometer tall building with one hand.
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“The Parasitic type uses its limbs as weapons. In the future, mastering physical techniques using your body will probably lead to strength. Also, that right arm. . . . . .can you move it freely at will?”
“Well, yes.”
“Hmm. Show it then.”
“. . . . . .Mog.”
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Mog is no longer there. Yet. . . . . .Albero called out Mog’s name.
Immediately, the skin of his right upper arm turned into jet-black scales. The arm looked like it was wearing a gauntlet, and the scaly skin spread to his shoulder, then neck, partially consuming his face. His right eye turned red and glowed gold.
He realized then that his right leg was also being consumed by the black scales.
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“Wow, that’s quite something.”
“. . . . . .I feel the power surging.”
“Dragon scales, or. . . . . .no, it’s a bit different. Well, that doesn’t matter. How much control do you have over that arm?”
“Um. . . . . .”
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Albero recalls the fight with Abel.
First, he tried expanding his right arm.
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“Oh, you can make it bigger?”
“Yes. There seems to be a limit, though. . . . . .”
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Only the gauntlet portion of his right arm seemed to be able to expand.
Strangely, it didn’t feel heavier. When he placed his enlarged arm on a desk next to him, the desk shattered from the weight.
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“Huh?!”
“Hmm, it seems you don’t feel any weight.”
“. . . . . .It’s totally light.”
“So, what’s next?”
“Let’s see. . . . . .”
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Albero took the frame that was hung on the classroom wall while sitting down.
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“Oh, it extends?”
“Yes. There seems to be a limit though. . . . . .”
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The upper arms don’t inflate. However, they can be extended quite a distance.
The inflating and extending arm. This seems to be a characteristic of this arm, 『Jabberwock』, and not an ability.
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“Now, the ability.”
“Yes. The ability is. . . . . .”
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Albero touched the desk next to the broken one and placed his arm on it.
This time, it didn’t break.
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“The ability is 『Hardening』. I can harden anything I touch with my right arm. Whether it’s objects, air, space. . . . . .even time, there are no limits.”
“. . . . . .That’s terrifying.”
“Yes. Just by waving my right arm, I can destroy anything.”
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To harden the air, space, and time.
If he uses his ability, he can defeat anyone. . . . . .but it’s the same as killing.
Albero deactivated the Summoned beast.
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“Oh my, how kind. Even though your arm changed from the shoulder, your clothes aren’t torn, are they?”
“Ah, that’s true. . . . . .”
“Well, I’ve got a rough idea. It’s a very simple ability, but it’s powerful.”
“. . . . . .”
“With this, even the demon. . . . . .the resurrecting and accumulating 『Demon Emperor』 can be destroyed.”
“. . . . . .”
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Garnet looked at Albero with an expectant gaze.
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“For now, you have to learn more about the Summoned beast. Leave the knowledge to me. To gain practical experience, battle is the best. I’ve arranged for the teachers around here, so this afternoon is a combat class.”
“. . . . . .Eh, aren’t you going to do it, Garnet-sensei?”
“I’m the brain among the twenty-one. There’s someone else who’s perfect for fighting. Haven’t you heard from Meteore?”
“No oh.”
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Speaking of which, it was written in the S-class documents he received from Meteore.
Albero hasn’t read up to that point. He decided to read the documents thoroughly when he got home.
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“By the way, I heard that the S-class has the right to recruit members.”
“. . . . . .”
“Fufu. It’s not bad being a lone wolf, but it’s better to have allies. I have a favor to ask. . . . . .I have a girl I’d like to introduce.”
“. . . . . .”
“Don’t look like that. She’s my granddaughter.”
“Granddaughter, you say?”
“Yes. She’s smart and capable, but a bit frail. She’s been hospitalized since the entrance ceremony. As a result, she hasn’t been able to blend into the class factions and make friends. If you’d be so kind, could you take her under your wing?”
“Well, even if you say that. . . . . .”
“I guarantee her ability. She’s probably among the top five summoners among the new students.”
“. . . . . .”
“Both of you being loners, I think you’ll get along well. Plus. . . . . .my granddaughter is quite attractive.”
“. . . . . .”
“I’ll introduce you in the afternoon. Think about it.”
“Eh. . . . . .”
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Garnet closed the textbook and cracked her neck.
Quite some time had passed. Albero growled.
He wasn’t particularly interested, but decided to ask anyway.
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“By the way, what’s your granddaughter’s name?”
“Oh, it’s Lapis Lazuli Kirara Fragment. She’s from the Duke family.”
“Huh.”
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That name sounded familiar.
If she remembered correctly, it was the name of the top student upon entering school.
Come to think of it, she wasn’t in the B-class group.
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“Alright, time to eat. Eat up and prepare for the afternoon.”
“. . . . . .”
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Albero had a feeling that things were about to become extremely tedious.
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