𝐎𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐞
『Total Assimilation』 refers to the unleashing of the full capabilities of a parasitic type Summoned beast through the host’s body, allowing the Summoned beast to exercise ultimate power.
Parasitic type Summoned beast. Originally, there is no category known as parasitic type Summoned beast.
When a Summoned beast dies in the 『Human World』, its physical form perishes, and its soul returns to the 『World of Summoned Beasts』.
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However, an exception exists.
When a summoner dies, the human soul vanishes. But before the human soul disappears, it fuses with the soul of the Summoned beast, converting into explosive life force. Consequently, the Summoned beast changes its form.
Its will vanishes, and the Summoned beast effectively dies. However, it takes on a new form and name, possessing combat abilities distinct from ordinary Summoned beasts. That is what is known as a parasitic type Summoned beast.
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However, Summoned beasts generally do not risk their lives for humans. Even if the human dies, the Summoned beast simply returns to the 『World of Summoned Beasts』 and waits to be summoned again.
Summoned beasts are eternal beings. They neither die nor age.
No matter how much love a summoner pours into them, for Summoned beasts, it is just a fleeting moment in time. Therefore, they would not consider risking their lives to save humans, who live only brief lifetimes.
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Parasitic type Summoned beasts are the exception of exceptions.
Even if a true bond is formed, they do not awaken.
Furthermore, even from the perspective of the Summoned beasts, throwing away one’s life is considered foolish. This was the prevailing thought.
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But there is a state even Summoned beasts are not aware of.
Total Assimilation is the form in which a will-less Summoned beast, fused with a human soul, releases its power. However… what if that Summoned beast still retained its will?
What if the will of Jabberwock, the king of Summoned beasts, remained even after becoming a parasitic type Summoned beast?
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Summoned beasts only appear in this world through human power.
The power of a Summoned beast alone cannot be called true power.
However… what if human power is combined?
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What if there is a future for the form that has been assimilated by an evolved Summoned beast?
Surely that would be a form born from the 『bonds』 between humans and parasitic type Summoned beasts.
A form that even Shin Asgard, the origin of parasitic types, does not know.
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Albero deactivates Total Assimilation.
In human form, he quietly closes his eyes.
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The scene is the backyard of the Rushout residence.
Clear blue skies. A pleasant breeze. The soft scent of vegetation.
Albero crouched down beside the field before him.
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“Mog.”
『Mog!』
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There, a cute mole emerged from the ground.
Gently reaching out, Mog sniffed his hand, then happily climbed onto it.
Albero embraced Mog.
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“Mog━━. . . . . .Hehe, as expected, you’re soft.”
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Mog twitched its nose and smiled broadly.
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『Albero. I. . . . . .love it when you hold me.』
“Yeah. . . . . .”
『This warmth, I will never forget. . . . . .never.』
“Yeah. . . . . .me too.”
『Albero. Stop the Queen. . . . . .No, let’s stop her. For the sake of protecting this world.』
“Yes. To protect what’s important to us.”
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Albero sat down, holding Mog close.
Embracing as if to engrave the soft warmth into both his body and heart.
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『Hearts as one.』
“Souls as one.”
『My name is Jabberwock. King of the Summoned beasts.』
“I am Albero Rushout. Just a tiny, ordinary human.”
『Now, here.』
“Jabberwock and I become one.”
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Mog’s figure gradually fades away.
The warmth slowly disappears.
But, it’s not lonely.
Because Mog, Jabberwock. . . . . .is here.
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“『Ultimate Fusion』.”
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◇◇◇◇◇◇
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It was a transformation.
Albero tossed aside his jacket, becoming shirtless. Then, a red belt-like thin tube ran all over his body like a tattoo, and only his right arm transformed into Jabberwock’s.
It’s not an ordinary arm. Somewhat stylish right arm.
It’s an appearance between a human and Jabberwock, without the ominous look of a demon beast.
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『. . . . . .What is this?』
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Queen tilted her head at Albero’s appearance.
It’s neither Total Assimilation nor a regular change, it’s somewhere in between.
Albero’s eyes were shining golden.
Those eyes were fixed on Queen.
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“I will end this, Queen of Hearts. I will tear you away from Shin and send you back to that world.”
『Oh?. . . . . .You’re going to fight in that half-baked form?』
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Queen’s left hand enlarged, forming a fist and flew towards him.
Faster than when Shin did it. But Albero’s expression remained unchanged.
He extended his right hand slightly forward, catching Queen’s left hand.
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『What?!』
“. . . . . .It’s futile. I’m stronger than you now.”
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Albero brushed off Queen’s left hand effortlessly, revealing his jet-black right arm.
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“『Jabberwock, the King’s Right Arm』. . . . . .This is the final form of Jabberwock and me. The ultimate form where a human and a Summoned beast merge!”
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Albero shouted and charged at Queen.
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