𝐀𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝
“. . . . . .As expected, it was.”
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“Teacher Grey. I entrust you with the protection of the royal castle.”
“Hmm. . . . . .”
“Doctor Ripper. Treat the wounded. Prioritize the nobles, of course, in order of their rank.”
“Y, Yes, understood.”
“Nakshatra. You should evacuate as well.”
“Hehehe. . . . . .Well, alright.”
“Trickster, lead your subordinates and secure the surroundings.”
“YES!! Leave it to me.”
“Empusa. You should evacuate too.”
“Alright. Oh, can I work at the royal castle?”
“Meteore. As for you.”
“I’ll return to the academy. They need the principal. . . . . .if you have any objections, I’m up for the challenge.”
“. . . . . .Alright, fine.”
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What Esterize and her group, who arrived at the royal castle while escorting Sanbalt, saw was the A-Class Summoners, the dream of every summoner, the legendary Twenty-One Heroes.
『Tower』 Professor Grey.
『Death』 Doctor Ripper.
『Fate』 Prophet Nakshatra.
『Magician』 Doctor Trickster.
『Lover』 Makeup Artist Empusa.
And, Principal of the Summoning Academy, 『Strength』 Meteore.
Giving orders to them was the Great Priestess and Saint, the last number of the twenty-one summoners, and the commander who once led the twenty-one in a battle against the Demon Emperor, 『Judgement』 Gabriel.
Gabriel looked at Sanbalt.
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“This is His Highness. I’m glad you’re safe. . . . . .Now, to the special underground room.”
“Yes. As for my escort, I’d like to request her.”
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Gabriel looked at Esterize.
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“You’re A-class summoner Esterize, right? I apologize, but I’d like to use her power for the protection of the royal castle. For the underground escort, let’s leave it to B-Class Summoner Rashild and Fugil.”
“”Yes!!””
“. . . . . .Alright then. I’m counting on both of you.”
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Somewhat discontented, Sanbalt, along with Rashild and Fugil, headed to the royal castle’s underground.
Esterize remained and was instructed by Gabriel.
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“A-Class Summoner Esterize. That dress is cute, but. . . . . .change into your uniform and protect the castle. Fufu, I have high expectations for you.”
“Yes!!… By the way, the enemy is, after all. . . . . .”
“Yes, demons. Two of them. . . . . .one is 『Lust』, and the other is unconfirmed. I can’t believe they dared to attack the Asgard Kingdom where all twenty-one of us are.”
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Gabriel had a gentle smile.
A smile so captivating that even someone of the same gender would be entranced. She might look like she’s in her teens, but she’s definitely older than Esterize.
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“But it’s alright. Fufu. . . . . .The national hero, the 『Joker』 Albero Rushout is fighting, right? Your brother is commendable. . . . . .once the demons are repelled, a reward must be given to the Rushout family.”
“Thank you for your consideration. Then. . . . . .”
“Yes, take care.”
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Esterize went inside the castle to change her clothes.
Suddenly, someone hugged her from behind.
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“What?!”
“Fufu! Hmm, perfect! Absolutely perfect!”
“Wait. . . . . .what are you doing?!”
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She was groped, her hair and cheeks caressed.
When her chest was touched, Esterize struck with her elbow in reflex.
The elbow jab hit the attacker’s abdomen. But, the shock that came back felt like she hit a rock, and the attacker finally let go.
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“Sorry, sorry. I found such an amazing material that I got excited. . . . . .Hey, you! Would you like to be a model at my agency? You could become a top model!”
“. . . . . .”
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The attacker was 『Lover』Empusa.
She’s the best makeup artist in the kingdom and also manages a modeling agency.
I’m not interested in becoming a model. That’s not the point right now.
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“I have work to do, so I’ll be going.”
“Hmm. You’re so cold. . . . . .but I won’t give up♪.”
“. . . . . .”
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Empusa left.
A lot of unexpected time was taken.
Esterize changed her clothes, strapped a sword to her waist, and tied her hair into a ponytail.
She was about to check the surroundings of the royal castle when. . . . . .
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“Demon beasts appearance! Demon beasts appearance! Summoner, prepare to intercept!”
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. . . . . .is what was heard.
From the outer walls, looking at the town below, several distorted birds resembling giant 『lumps of meat』 flew in.
Esterize drew her sword, smirking fearlessly.
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“To be remembered by Gabriel-sama. . . . . .fufu, if I distinguish myself here.”
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With dark thoughts in her heart, the battle against the demon beasts began.
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