𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
“Suspension, huh. . . . . .”
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In the S-class dormitory’s conversation room, Garnet murmured thoughtfully.
Albero looked disgruntled, Lapis seemed gloomy, and Kid was yawning.
Especially, Albero was in a bad mood.
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“Why the suspension? Weren’t they the ones who came at me first?!”
“You’re naive. They’re from the Student Council, and they formally summoned you. Because you insulted the disciplinary committee, the Discipline Committee Chairman invoked 『disciplinary authority』, and you retaliated. Seeing this, the Student Council President reluctantly issued the 『suspension』. Seems fair.”
“What’s fair about it? It all started when they told me to quit the 『S-class』.”
“No evidence. The disciplinary committee members all say you insulted the committee.”
“That’s a lie!!”
“Yes, it’s a lie. But neither the Student Council President nor the B-class students will admit it.”
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Albero fell silent.
Garnet continued.
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“The real issue is that because of this, there will definitely be people saying 『S-class is dangerous and disrupts the school’s harmony』. The kingdom’s old fools mainly believe in class supremacy. The S-class system that Meteore worked hard to establish might be scrapped.”
“. . . . . .”
“So, what’s the plan?”
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Garnet pulled out a tobacco pipe, thought for a moment, and then put it back in his pocket, realizing it’s inappropriate to smoke in the dorm.
Then, Kid spoke up.
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“If it were me, I’d make an example out of that arrogant Student Council President.”
“Oh, good idea.”
“Idiot. You’d get expelled, then arrested and executed. Being in A-class is like a national treasure.”
“Then what’s your brilliant plan, useless teacher?”
“You really don’t know how to address your elders.”
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Kid was fearless.
Garnet sighed deeply.
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“Fine, I’ll give you an answer. The suspension might actually be a blessing in disguise.”
“Huh? How’s that?”
“Suspension means you’re on probation. You have time on your hands.”
“Cut to the chase.”
“Simple. Establish an 『achievement』 that everyone acknowledges. An achievement only an S-class Summoner can achieve. . . . . .like, say, demon subjugation.”
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Kid’s aura changed drastically.
Even Albero felt the intense aura. Kid pointed the barrel of his gun at Garnet.
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“━━Did you find something?”
“Yes. . . . . .Impudent brat, lower that gun. My patience has its limits, you know?”
“Hmph. . . . . .Stop beating around the bush and spill it.”
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Kid lowered his gun.
Garnet grinned mischievously, and seemingly unable to resist, She took out her tobacco pipe.
She lit it, took a deep drag, and exhaled.
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“Sigh. . . . . .A demon named 『Pride』 has appeared on the outskirts of the Asgard Kingdom.”
“Tsk. . . . . .”
“Pride. . . . . .”
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Kid clicked his tongue, and Albero looked puzzled.
“The Demon Hubris of Pride. He’s shown himself for the first time in ten years. . . . . .probably because of the death of the Demon Abel of Gluttony. He is revered by some as a demon. Do you know why?”
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Albero and Kid remained silent───they couldn’t understand.
“He makes an entire village profoundly 『wealthy』. Granting them money, jewels, and power, turning people completely into greed. And then, he revels in ecstasy the moment those humans he made greedy look down on others and show arrogance. Those poisoned by him can never return to their original selves. . . . . .they will inevitably meet their doom. Regardless of age or gender, all who have had dealings with Hubris have been ruined.”
“. . . . . .So we just need to defeat him?”
“Yes. But Hubris himself is quite skilled. We’ve challenged him before, but we didn’t feel like we could win.”
“Hmm. He might know the location of 『lust』.”
“He might. . . . . . What do you think, are you up for it?”
“Yes, thanks to you.”
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Kid cracks his neck.
Garnet puts away the pipe he’s finished smoking.
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“Demon subjugation. It’s a significant achievement. With the Parasitic type Summoned beast you all possess, maybe. . . . . .”
“. . . . . .Excuse me, why can’t the twenty-one summoners move?”
“That’s the restriction. Just remember that much.”
“Uh, I see. . . . . .”
“And. . . . . .Lapis!! Don’t mope around forever because of your suspension!!”
“Eeek?! Y, Yes, maam!!”
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Startled by Garnet’s shout, Lapis trembled.
Thus, Albero and the others were suspended. . . . . .and embarked on the demon subjugation.
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