𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝?
The staff room, having witnessed everything, fell silent.
As soon as the battle between A-class Summoner Esterize and the 『Gluttony』 Demon Abel was anticipated to begin, a supposed dead F-class summoner rose and summoned an indescribable summoned beast. He eradicated the demon with overwhelming power.
Teacher Faluo deactivates the 『Sensory Projection』 ability of the Summoned beast Horus.
The eyes of Horus shone, and the projected image was cut off.
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“What. . . . . .was that just now?”
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No one could answer that question.
Oswald places a hand on his chin, deep in thought, and eventually comes to a conclusion.
“Could it be. . . . . .Yes, the 『Parasitic type』 ━━Principal.”
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At the entrance of the staff room, Meteore stood.
He had hurried back due to the threat of the demon invasion. . . . . . but it all seemed meaningless now.
That’s because Albero had already defeated the demon.
However, something else was of concern.
Faluo asks Meteore a question.
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“The Parasitic type, could it possibly be. . . . . .”
“Indeed. That boy. . . . . .Albero, was it? His true summoned beast is not.”
“Parasitic type. . . . . .I thought so.”
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Oswald reached the same conclusion.
To verify, he asks Meteore.
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“Principal. There should only be three people in the world with a Parasitic type summoned beast.”
“That’s right. Meaning, young Albero is the fourth. His right arm is parasitic. . . . . .No, his right arm itself has become a summoned beast.”
“Impossible. . . . . .a Parasitic type.”
“But, such physical abilities. It’s beyond any ordinary human.”
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There are various types of summoned beasts.
As the name suggests, 『Partner-type』 where a beast is summoned and the summoner gives orders.
『Equipment-type』 where weapons like swords and shields are summoned, and the summoner themselves fights.
And 『Nature-type』, where natural elements like gases or flames are summoned. Broadly speaking, there are these three types.
Beasts that don’t fit into these three categories are called 『Special types』, and among them, the especially rare type, confirmed only in three individuals since the history of summoned beasts and summoners began, is the 『Parasitic type』.
Oswald asks Meteore.
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“But, that. . . . . .Albero? His summoned beast was 『Pet-type』 . . . . . .a worthless summoned beast with no significant abilities. How could this happen?”
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Oswald’s breath caught for a moment.
He felt an immense pressure coming from Meteore.
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“Worthless, summoned beast?”
“Ah, no. . . . . .I. . . . . .misspoke.”
“. . . . . .There are only three confirmed 『Parasitic types』. Whether Albero awakened due to a life-threatening situation or his summoned beast’s true form was always the Parasitic type, we can’t dwell on that now. Everyone, do what needs to be done.”
“Huh?. . . . . .What needs to be done?”
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Seeing Oswald’s 『confused』 expression, there was a slight twitch in Meteore’s eyes.
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“. . . . . .Faluo, I leave the rest to you.”
“Eh, ah, yes! Alright, let’s split up and head to the F-class classroom. We need to tend to the injured and. . . . . .retrieve the deceased. Teachers in charge of classes, have your students wait in the classroom!”
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The teachers began to move on Faruo’s command.
Oswald stood still, looking bewildered. Then, Meteore spoke.
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“You really only see Summoned beasts, don’t you?”
“. . . . . .”
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His voice clearly contained a tone of disappointment.
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“. . . . . .”
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A minute after vanishing Abel. . . . . .Albero’s right arm returned to its normal state.
At the same time, the dark skin that had been consuming his right side healed, and the color of his right eye returned to normal.
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“. . . . . .Thanks, Mog.”
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He opened and closed his right hand.
Trying to summon Mog. . . . . .he couldn’t. However, Albero felt that Mog, now his right arm, was still alive. He touched his cheek with his right hand. . . . . .holding back tears.
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“Hey.”
“. . . . . .”
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Albero looked at the half-destroyed school building.
Half of the F-class building had been destroyed due to Abel. The ground had been cleared, and the crater left by Albero’s punch was painfully visible.
He would need to fix it after resting. . . . . .but first.
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“. . . . . .Everyone.”
“Are you listening, you?”
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First, they had to mourn their fallen comrades.
They needed to send them back to their families. Some bodies were severely damaged, and they needed to be taken care of quickly.
However, Albero had no knowledge of this. He hoped the teachers would take action.
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“Are you listening?”
“. . . . . .”
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Albero ignored the voice and began to walk.
It might be the first time. . . . . .that his sister Esterize tried to talk to him.
However, Albero no longer thought of her as a sister. He couldn’t think of someone who didn’t try to help during Abel’s attack as family.
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“What is that arm of yours? A Summoned beast. . . . . .is it?”
“. . . . . .”
“Answer the question.”
“Shut up, coward.”
“. . . . . .What did you just say?”
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Strangely, Albero felt no fear.
To him, an A-class Summoner who just stood by and didn’t try to save lives was as disgusting and infuriating as Abel.
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“You just stood there watching people get killed, coward. I have nothing to talk about with scum like you. Get lost.”
“. . . . . .”
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A vein bulged on Esterize’s forehead.
Then, the teachers, with Faluo in the lead, arrived.
Faruo addressed Albero and Esterize.
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“Sorry for being late. Leave the rest to me. Esterize-kun, instruct the students to wait in their classrooms. Albero-kun, please rest first.”
“Understood. . . . . .”
“Understood. See ya.”
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Albero started walking back to the dormitory.
To get there, he would have to walk past the B-class students Esterize was with. But he didn’t care.
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“A, Albero. . . . . .”
“. . . . . .”
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Ashe looked apologetically at Albero.
However, Albero ignored her gaze. The moment she averted her eyes, seeking help, their relationship changed.
Ignoring the stares of the students, Albero went to the now-empty F-class student dormitory.
He threw himself onto his bed in the four-person room and immediately fell asleep.
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And so, Albero lost his classmates but gained a new right arm.
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