𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫
He cried a lot, ate a lot, and slept a lot.
Albero changed into his new uniform, made breakfast, and ate it. The bread was soft, the soup full of vegetables, and he drank plenty of fresh milk, so he felt good.
Preparations and cleaning are for one person. The F-class dormitory is old but spacious. I can’t help but recall the lively scene from just a few days ago.
However, a new life has already begun.
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“Alright. Let’s go.”
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He cleaned up the dishes, packed his textbooks into his bag, and left the dorm.
Then, in front of the dormitory, Ashe was waiting.
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“A, Albero. . . . . .”
“. . . . . .”
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Without saying a word, Albero passed by Ashe.
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“Wait, what? An ‘S’? S-class? What’s this. . . . . .?”
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Ashe, seeing Albero’s back, was shocked.
However, Albero didn’t stop. Ashe grabbed the sleeve of Albero.
Then, she apologized with all her might.
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“I’m sorry!! . . . . . .It’s me.”
“It’s fine.”
“Huh. . . . . .?”
“Ashe. . . . . .it’s okay. The me you knew died the moment you looked away. We can’t continue as childhood friends. . . . . .”
“No way. . . . . .”
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Albero shakes off Ashe’s hand.
He knew there was nothing she could’ve done. If Ashe had rushed to help Albero back then, she would’ve surely been killed by Abel.
For Ashe to not die, she had to abandon Albero. Everyone values their own life.
So, Albero doesn’t feel angry at Ashe.
However, to accept her as if nothing happened was painful for Albero.
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“Ashe. Stop worrying about me. . . . . .I’m not the same as before. Do your best in your place. . . . . .someone must be waiting for you.”
“What do you mean. . . . . .? Me and. . . . . .”
“That coward, Grits, cares for you. So. . . . . .our relationship is over. Goodbye, Ashe. . . . . .thank you for everything.”
“What do you mean. . . . . . Grits? That coward?. . . . . .Wait, I. . . . . .I wanted to help you!! But back then, I couldn’t move. . . . . .”
“. . . . . .”
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Without listening any further, Albero began to walk away.
Then, a sobbing voice was heard from behind.
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“Wait. . . . . .I. . . . . .I. . . . . .”
“. . . . . .”
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It’s always been like this.
When Ashe cried, Albero always comforted her.
But not this time.
Albero just said one thing.
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“Stop crying. . . . . .deal with it yourself.”
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With only that said, he continued walking.
Ashe wiped away her tears and yelled.
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“I won’t give up!! I. . . . . .I won’t accept this ending!!”
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Albero continued walking, pretending he didn’t hear.
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“. . . . . .sigh.”
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The construction of the half-destroyed school building had started, but Albero was sitting at his seat in the classroom.
Ashe from earlier will probably not give up.
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“. . . . . .Mog, what should I do?”
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He looked at his right hand, but there was no answer.
His Summoned beast could communicate with him. However, even when Albero spoke to Mog, who had become his right hand, there was no response. . . . . .Mog had said goodbye, but Albero couldn’t accept it.
Then, the classroom door opened.
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“There’s one bratty kid, huh.”
“. . . . . .?”
“The face passes. Give it another five years and he’ll be a delectable handsome man. The body doesn’t pass. . . . . .too skinny. Summoned beast. . . . . . hehe, it’s definitely a pass. The fourth 『Parasitic type』 in history, huh.”
“. . . . . .Who are you?”
“Oh, you don’t know me?”
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A woman in a jet-black robe, with hair extending down to her waist, wearing a pitch-black pointed hat.
Holding a twisted wooden staff in her hand, she looked like a witch.
A woman in her early twenties, with an eerily pale face, grimaced as she looked at Albero.
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“I am Garnet. . . . . .don’t you recognize me?”
“Garnet. . . . . .could it be, one of the twenty-one, 『The High Priestess』 Garnet?!”
“Correct. Fufu, Meteore asked me to be your instructor. I hope we get along.”
“. . . . . .”
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Meteore did mention that a dedicated teacher would be assigned.
But Albero hadn’t expected that teacher to be one of the most powerful summoners.
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“But what’s with this classroom. . . . . .everything outside is visible, even the construction workers. . . . . .oh, those men have quite the physique.”
“. . . . . .Um.”
“Don’t worry. I’m a gourmet, you know. I only devour the men I fancy. You’re appetizing but a bit bland. I’ll season you to my taste before feasting.”
“. . . . . .Uh.”
“Now, let’s begin the lesson. You’re fortunate to have a class with me.”
“. . . . . .”
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Garnet keeps interrupting before Albero can say anything.
Albero sighed, resigned to the situation.
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“Now, discard your textbook.”
“Yes. . . . . .wait, what?!”
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Discard the textbook? Throw it away. . . . . .throw it away?
Albero doubted what he heard.
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“I said throw it away. You don’t need it. I’ll give you the one I wrote.”
“What?!”
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Garnet tossed a thick book at Albero.
He managed to catch it.
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“The first lesson is about your Summoned beast. . . . . .the 『Parasitic type』. Open to page four of the textbook.”
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And so, Garnet’s lesson began.
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