𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬
It’s been two months since Albero enrolled.
Classes are just reading textbooks. Training continues using the Summoned beast.
Though called training, it’s just using the abilities of the Summoned beast. There is no instruction, and students are free to do what they like.
Oswald was always with Laby.
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“To remove the constraint of only using the lower half, you need to improve the ability itself. Your current Summoned beast rank is F and the ability level is about 1. First, use the ability to its limit and enhance its level.”
“U, Understood. . . . . .”
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Laby was receiving one-on-one instruction from Oswald.
At a glance, it seemed painful, and Laby’s complexion was bad. However, every summoner knows that Laby’s 『healing』 ability is rare.
It’s understandable that the instruction is intense.
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“We’re totally being ignored, aren’t we?”
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Ratts complains, placing the fire lizard Salamander on his shoulder.
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“But, Laby has an amazing ability.”
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Marlon was petting a mini-pig called Pig.
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“Healing abilities. . . . . .she will probably be classed E in the next assessment.”
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Howl had a small bird, Voice, perched on his finger.
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“D-class, huh. . . . . .”
『Munch?』
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Holding Mog in his hands, Albero murmured.
The rank assessment is done once every three months. As usual, a few will move up from F-rank to E-rank.
Probably, Laby will be in E-rank. . . . . .or possibly, D-class.
Albero will likely remain in F-rank.
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“Aren’t you the third son of the Rushout family? If you can’t advance in the rank assessment, won’t your family say something?”
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When Ratts said that, Albero shook his head.
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“Neither my father nor my mother think much of me. They might have forgotten that a talentless summoner like me even exists. Besides, my older siblings are excellent.”
“Oh, Esterize-sama, right? Hey, Howl, do you know something?”
“I’ve heard rumors. Apparently, Esterize-sama has a fan club. The membership has surpassed seven thousand.”
“S, Seven thousand?”
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Ratts was astonished.
While petting Pig, Marlon said,
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“Having many family members must be tough.”
“Haha. . . . . .yeah.”
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All Albero could do was give a bitter smile.
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◇◇◇◇◇◇
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Albero has two brothers and a sister.
Recently, his sister Esterize was promoted to A-class. His two brothers are top B-class summoners and are active in the academy.
Compared to his siblings, Albero is in F-rank.
One day, as Albero was reading a textbook in a corner of the courtyard, someone approached him.
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“Hey, Albero.”
“Oh. . . . . .Fugil-niisan.”
“You’re still as downcast as ever. You class F.”
“I apologize.”
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It’s been two months since he enrolled. His brother Fugil, who hadn’t interacted with him until now, approached Albero.
Fugil had a somewhat condescending smile on his face.
However. . . . . .Albero didn’t dislike his brother Fugil.
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“Hey, it’s been over a month since you enrolled. Why haven’t you greeted me or my older sister? Well, I’d be bothered if a bottom-feeder like you came to greet us anyway.”
“. . . . . .”
“So, what about it? Do you think you’ll move up in rank?”
“. . . . . .I don’t know yet.”
“Don’t know? That’s not good enough!! Listen, you need to at least achieve C-class strength. If people find out that a loser like you is the third son of the Rushout family, it’ll tarnish the reputation of me and my siblings!!”
“. . . . . .I’ll try my best.”
“It’s not about trying. Do it. . . . . .understand?”
“Yes. . . . . .”
“Sheesh. . . . . .You’re a disgrace to the Rushout family.”
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With that said, Fugil left.
Albero sat down and summoned Mog.
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『Mogu. . . . . .』
“It’s okay. Thank you.”
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Albero doesn’t hate his brother Fugil.
I wonder if Fugil knows. Like the fact that his sister Esterize and brother Rashild haven’t spoken to Albero for years. Or that their parents completely ignore Albero’s existence.
Even with all the harsh words, Fugil is the only one who recognizes him as a member of the Rushout family.
Albero is grateful for this, but at the same time, he feels guilty.
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“Sorry to Fugil-niisan but. . . . . .I just can’t do it.”
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Albero doesn’t have the talent of a summoner.
No matter how much he trains with Mog or himself, he doesn’t feel like he can become stronger.
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『. . . . . .』
“Hm, what’s wrong?”
『. . . . . .Mog』
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Mog shook his head sadly.
As if apologizing for something. . . . . .but Albero patted Mog.
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“Mog. We’ll probably always be like this. I think we might get disowned from the Rushout family. . . . . .If that happens, let’s leave this country together and live somewhere quiet, maybe farming.”
『 』
“We’ll always be together. Mog.”
『. . . . . .』
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Mog nodded without saying a word.
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