𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧
Summoned beast, Titan.
Among the twenty-one strongest summoners, Titan is a summoned beast of 『Tank』 Damocles, and is of the 『Partner Type』. Under Damocles’s command, Titan moves and fights.
What kind of power does it possess? Albero, clenching his right hand, releases it towards Titan.
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“Wha. . . . . .Huh?!”
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He enlarges his right hand and extends his arm.
To the opponent, it would seem as if a massive fist is coming their way. Albero’s fist, with a diameter of about two meters, is so large that even the three-meter-long Titan can’t possibly catch it.
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『Boom!』
“––?!”
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Titan caught Albero’s fist head-on.
Albero’s movements halt abruptly.
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“Guh. . . . . .damn it!”
『Grrrrrrrr. . . . . .!』
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It’s a tug-of-war between Albero and Titan.
Albero’s physical abilities surpass those of a human. His power and speed are extraordinary. However, it seems Titan’s strength might be superior, as Albero is gradually being pulled in.
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“Hahaha! Don’t underestimate Titan’s power!”
“Kuh. . . . . .”
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Can’t withstand it anymore.
With that thought, Albero changes his strategy. . . . . .but all he does is shrink his arm and free it from Titan’s grasp.
Immediately accelerating, he moves to Titan’s left side, clenches his fist again, and strikes Titan’s temple.
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“Take this!”
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With a loud thud, Titan’s neck bends.
But Titan simply straightens his neck, yawns widely, and scratches his backside.
As if it didn’t affect him at all.
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“Hmm. Quite the power. . . . . .Surpassing human abilities, impressive indeed.”
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Damocles was genuinely impressed.
Then, he gives a command.
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“Titan. Attack. . . . . . but don’t kill, okay?”
『. . . . . .Yes』
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Titan looks at Albero with a delighted twist on his face.
It’s as if a little child is gazing at a new toy with sparkling eyes. . . . . . and Albero feels a chill down his spine.
A powerful aura emanates from Titan.
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“Uh. . . . . .”
“Hahaha! Albero, first. . . . . . learn from your defeats!! Brace yourself!!”
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Titan clenches his right fist and swings it around.
Albero quickly enlarges his arm and, using the 『hardening』 power, strengthens the arm itself––just as a powerful shock is transmitted to his right arm.
Before he knows it, Titan is far away.
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“. . . . . .??? What just. . . . . .happened?”
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Then, a delayed shock. . . . . .coughing up blood.
He finally understood━━He was punched by Titan, flew back, and crashed into the school building.
The school wall was shattered, and wood pieces were scattered everywhere.
Damocles approached, seemingly not concerned at all.
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“Oh, you flew quite a bit there. Are you alright?”
“. . . . . .Just now.”
“You were punched and sent flying. Haha, my Titan may look cumbersome, but it’s pretty fast, right?”
“Ow, that. . . . . .hurt. . . . . .”
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Albero was feeling the pain belatedly.
Despite his high physical abilities, pain is still felt. Given his increased healing ability, the pain will likely subside soon.
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“Now then! You realized that just because you possess a rare 『Parasitic type』 summon, it doesn’t mean you’re special, right? Let’s start by teaching you how to use your body. Do you have a martial arts instructor?”
“No, I don’t.”
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The martial arts he learned briefly at the Rushout residence were arranged by his father.
He don’t even know their name, so he probably can’t call them an instructor.
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“In that case, I’ll be your instructor. Back in my younger days, I was known as the kingdom’s strongest martial artist.”
“T, Thank you very much.”
“Yes! First, we’ll drill the techniques into your body and establish a style that suits your Summoned beast. That right hand of yours will be a good weapon.”
“Yes. . . . . .ow.”
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My back hurts a bit.
And then he realized. . . . . .the carpenters who came to repair the school are holding their heads in despair, looking at the wall Albero crashed into and broke.
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“Um. . . . . .Teacher Damocles, about this.”
“Hmm? Hahaha! Don’t worry about it!”
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That day, Albero received training from Damocles until evening.
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Albero, now completely worn out, sat on the ground, panting heavily.
Damocles looked down at Albero and spoke.
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“That’s enough for today! From now on, your morning lessons will be with Garnet, and in the afternoon, you’ll be with me! Make sure you rest well!”
“Y, Yes. . . . . .huh?”
“Alright, dismissed! Ha ha ha!”
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Damocles walked away, laughing for some reason.
As Damocles left, Albero thought to himself.
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“Man, what a devilish teacher. . . . . .in a different sense than teacher Garnet.”
“Who are you calling a devil?”
“Wha?!”
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Behind the seated Albero were Garnet and Lapis.
Garnet grinned.
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“You seem completely drained. But his teachings will surely benefit you.”
“. . . . . .Yes.”
“He may look like that, but he’s the strongest fistfighter in this country. The legend of him defeating a hundred opponents in the arena using only his left arm is still a topic of conversation.”
“. . . . . .That’s unbelievable.”
“E, Excuse me. . . . . .”
“Hm?”
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Lapis, who had been silent, seemed concerned about Albero.
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“Are you hurt? You’re sweating a lot and it smells.”
“Sorry about that.”
“Ah! No, I didn’t mean the smell, just that you’re so sweaty, aren’t you uncomfortable?”
“. . . . . .I’ll take a bath.”
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Lapis waved her hands frantically.
Garnet sighed heavily.
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“On top of being sickly, that unintentional sharp tongue might be why she can’t make friends. . . . . .really.”
“Why. . . . . .why do I always. . . . . .”
“Anyway, I’m going home for today. Teacher Garnet, Lapis, see you.”
“Wait.”
“Yes?”
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As Albero was about to leave, Garnet stopped him and pushed Lapis forward.
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“Albero, take this girl home with you.”
“. . . . . .What?”
“I’ve decided to have her live in the F-class dorm from today. All her belongings have been sent there. Lapis, do your best to get on Albero’s good side.”
“”. . . . . . . . . . . .Huh?””
“I’m off. Ah, maybe I’ll go have a cold ale.”
“”. . . . . .””
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Albero and Lapis were left in front of the school building.
And then, with the crows cawing in the background, they looked at each other.
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“”Whaaaaat━━━━━━?!!””
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The two of them screamed, echoing through the schoolyard.
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