𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬
In the afternoon, the class using summoned beasts began.
Albero and the others gathered at the back of Class F’s classroom, waiting for Oswald.
As the class chime sounded, Oswald appeared.
“Now, let’s move on to the practical part. Call forth your summoned beasts.”
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The group, including Albero, summoned their beasts.
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that a summoned beast is like an extension of oneself. There’s no need for complicated incantations or intense focus.
Just a simple call from the heart, and the beast residing within can be summoned into reality.
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“Mog, come forth.”
『Mogu!』
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Albero summoned a black mole onto his palm.
Mog raised one of its paws, responding to Albero.
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“Come forth!! Salamander!”
“Voice, come.”
“Pi, Pig. . . . . .come.”
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Ratts summoned a small fire lizard, Howl a bird, and Marlon a mini pig.
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“White, my summoned beast.”
“Come, Momo-chan.”
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Rachel summoned a white snake and Laby a pink rabbit.
The rest of the classmates also summoned their small summoned beasts one after another.
Once the summoning was done, Oswald sighed.
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“As you can see, this is Class F.”
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His tone clearly contained a mix of amusement and derision.
Some of the boys’ eyebrows raised.
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“Every summoned beast possesses a single ability. Generally, the larger the beast, the higher its rank and the faster it grows. Small beasts are no different from pets.”
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Oswald surveyed the students’ summoned beasts.
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“Now, regarding beast tactics. Most of the unique abilities of summoned beasts are suitable for combat. The typical tactic is to set the beast on the enemy, use its abilities, and defeat demons. There are other tactics, but they’re irrelevant to you lot.”
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Saying that, Oswald sighed again.
Whether out of genuine disinterest or disappointment, Albero felt uneasy.
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“Let’s see each of your beasts’ abilities. If there’s any semblance of a usable ability, I’ll consider it for the class evaluation.”
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Thus, in front of Oswald, the abilities of the summoned beasts were displayed.
But none seemed to satisfy Oswald.
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“My salamander has the ability to control fire!”
『Ka-ah!』
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Ratts’ fire lizard breathed out a flame the size of a fingertip.
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“Next.”
“Huh. . . . . .That’s it?”
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Then came Marlon’s mini pig, Pig.
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“Pi, Pig’s ability is to inflate his body.”
『Pugiiiii~』
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The mini pig grew to the size of a piglet.
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“Next.”
“What. . . . . .?”
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Howl’s Voice, Rachel’s White Serpent, and Oswald did not catch his eye.
Of course, Albero’s Mog was the same.
But Laby was a little different.
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“Mo, Momo-chan’s ability is to heal leg injuries.”
“Hmm. . . . . .Injuries?”
“Yes, only the legs. Just scratches or cuts though.”
“I see, a healing type. . . . . .That’s rare.”
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Oswald seemed a bit interested.
Call for Ratts.
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“What is it?───Huh?!”
“Eh. . . . . .”
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As he called for Ratts, he simultaneously slashed at Ratts’ leg with a knife.
The cut is shallow, but there’s definitely blood.
Laby paled, and as Albero tried to rush over, Oswald gestured to stop him.
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“Heal it.”
“A, Ah. . . . . .Y, Yes.”
“Teacher! That’s too much.”
“Silence.”
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The voice was full of murderous intent.
Albero stops in his tracks, and Oswald looks at Laby.
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“Healers are valuable. There’s a limitation to just the lower body, but as you grow, you might be able to overcome that limitation. First, show me your ability. . . . . .Do it.”
“Ow, it, it hurts. . . . . .”
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Perhaps unable to bear watching Ratts in pain, Laby releases Momo-chan.
Then, around Ratts, it starts hopping around energetically.
At the same time, the gash on Ratts’ thigh starts shimmering, and the wound heals cleanly.
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“I, It’s healed. . . . . .”
“Hmm, the healing speed is satisfactory. The limitation to just the lower body is concerning, but. . . . . .that shackle might eventually be removed. What’s your name?”
“I, It’s Laby. . . . . .”
“. . . . . .We also need to consider the summoner’s mental state.”
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Oswald was writing something on a parchment.
Ignoring the glaring looks from Albero and the others, he speaks to Laby.
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“Enhance your abilities. I have expectations for the next class evaluation.”
“. . . . . .”
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The class continued after that. . . . . .but the tense atmosphere remained.
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