𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
“So, what’s the big deal?!”
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Rashild charges at Albero, electrifying not just his axe but his entire body.
Albero stands still, staring intently at the descending axe. . . . . .and catches it with his shoulder.
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“Wha. . . . . .?”
“It’s no use. My body is constantly hardened. Ordinary summoned beasts can’t even scratch me.”
“You, you bastaard!”
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Rashild swings his axe wildly.
However, only the sound of metal clashing can be heard, and not a single scratch appears on Albero’s body.
After numerous axe swings, Rashild becomes exhausted.
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“Huff, huff, huff. . . . . .Damn you! You monster!”
“Be quiet. And just go to sleep already.”
“Whaat?!”
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With a loud smack, Albero flicks Rashild on the forehead.
Due to the powerful flick in his total assimilated state, Rashild spins multiple times in the air and collapses unconscious.
Then, the thrust from Sanbart, who was behind Albero, was about to pierce Albero’s neck━━but it didn’t.
Sanbart’s rapier breaks, and he grimaces in pain inside his helmet.
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“Damn. . . . . .so thrusting won’t work either?!”
“Yeah. Your ability is light refraction, right? Distorting your position, creating illusions with light?”
“━━.”
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Albero swings his right arm forcefully. Sanbart, who had been distorting his position with the light refraction, couldn’t dodge the wide-ranging swipe and was thrown against the wall, knocked unconscious.
Then, Oswald’s summoned beast spits out numerous threads, wrapping Albero up.
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“You monster! Melt away!”
“━━Not good.”
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With a bang, Albero forcefully rips apart the threads.
Then, he approaches the giant spider and punches it square in the face.
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“Take this!”
『Crunch!』
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The spider is sent flying, flailing its legs.
Seizing the opportunity, Albero stands in front of Oswald.
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“W, Wait.”
“Teacher, tell me just once more. . . . . .was it you who ordered A-class and B-class to stand by, leaving F-class to die?”
“T, That. . . . . .I.”
“. . . . . .It’s fine. I’ve got my answer.”
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Albero clenches his right fist.
At the very last moment, Albero loosens his grip and punches Oswald.
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“Gahh?!”
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Oswald’s teeth shatter, his jaw breaks, his nose caves in, and one of his eyes pops out.
He didn’t die instantly because Albero had reduced his strength at the very end. Albero contemplated killing Oswald, but he believed that the members of F-class wouldn’t want that. So, he decided to just beat him half to death.
Albero throws Rashild, who had sunk into the ground, the unconscious Sanbart, and the fallen Oswald against the wall. The three of them are absorbed into the wall and are then transported to the medical team.
All that remains are Esterize and Arknight.
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“Alright, you’re the last one. Let’s settle this.”
“Fine. . . . . .No matter how strong you are, I won’t give up. Don’t underestimate an A-class Summoner!”
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Esterize charges forward.
Holding two gleaming swords, he and Arknight attack together.
Albero spreads his arms wide, taking all of Esterize’s and Arknight’s slashes head-on.
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“It won’t work. Such an attack.”
“Shut up!! Arknight, get serious!!”
“. . . . . .”
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He saw up close the figure of the sister he so admired, swinging her sword desperately.
With her long black hair flying wildly, she struck her sword against Albero’s body while sweating. Arknight did the same, attacking Albero.
She was truly desperate.
Perhaps she didn’t have time to care about her incompetent younger brother to become stronger. She never greeted him or met his gaze.
But now, Albero stands much higher than Esterize.
Esterize, who aimed for the development of her territory and advancement in nobility, everything was achieved by the once considered incompetent younger brother. Now, the Rushout family holds the title of Margrave.
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“Aaaaaaahhhhh!!”
“. . . . . .”
“You!! You, who were lower than trash on the roadside!! How did you become so powerful and look down on me?! You’re kidding!! You just happened to get a strong summoned beast!! You, who never put in any effort!!”
“. . . . . .”
“I am A-class Summoner Esterize!! What does S-class even mean?! A younger brother like you. . . . . .is unnecessary for me and the Rushout family!!”
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Esterize had always denied Albero.
She had talent. She worked hard. She received education fit for the next head of the Rushout family. She became the Student Council President of Asgard Summoning Academy and gained the position of an A-class Summoner.
It was never an easy path. But everyone acknowledged and praised Esterize.
However. . . . . .her incompetent brother took all of that away from her.
Without any effort, he happened to get a powerful summoned beast when he was close to death. With its power, he defeated demons, brought glory and honor to the Rushout family, and won the people’s support. Now, the A-class Summoner title Esterize aimed for is just a stepping stone to S-class.
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“I reject you!! I can’t lose to someone who was just blessed with luck like you!!”
“━━Don’t joke with me.”
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Albero immobilized the swords of Esterize and Arknight in mid-air 『hardening』 them.
The swords wouldn’t move as if they were solidified. Esterize tried desperately to move her sword, but it wouldn’t budge.
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“Blessed with luck?. . . . . .Don’t joke with me. I was happy just living peacefully with Mog. Yet, you, with all your power, refused to fight and left me to die. As a result, I gained this power. To be clear, I never wanted this power.”
“What did you say. . . . . .”
“Sure, from your perspective, I’m lucky. Without any effort, I gained this power and defeated three demons no one else could. Thanks to that, my popularity as an S-class is skyrocketing. I guess someone like you, an A-class who always worked hard, can’t forgive me.”
“. . . . . .”
“I’m not interested in you or Rashild. The moment you left me to die, we lost our bond as family. What I can’t forgive is you leaving the F-class to die, and without any apology, acting like a family towards me. Listen, I’ll say it again. I’m not interested in you!!”
“. . . . . .!!”
“Listen, never bother me again. . . . . .with this blow, I’ll end everything!!”
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Albero enlarged his right arm and braced himself with all his might.
Esterize couldn’t move. Arknight, too, was immobilized due to 『hardening』.
Then, Albero’s strike.
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“『Summoned beast punch』!!”
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Albero’s right fist landed squarely on Arknight’s chest. The impact sent Esterize flying, and Arknight crashed through an orichalcum wall.
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“. . . . . .I win.”
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With just that murmur, Albero undid his transformation and silently left the training ground.
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