𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫. . . . . .
Fugil stood in front of Albero as he was walking back to the waiting room.
With his head down, Fugil spoke to Albero.
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“Is this the outcome you desired?”
“I’m not sure. . . . . .But I think those two won’t bother me anymore.”
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Albero felt he had settled scores.
He had a complete victory over his sister Esterize and brother Rashild. Oswald got what was coming to him with a punch. The class supremacy remains, but Albero didn’t care anymore.
Moreover, since the S-class defeated the A-class, tomorrow’s newspapers will undoubtedly be filled with news about the S-class.
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“Fugil-niisan, I’ll go to my friends. You go to those two.”
“Alright, understood.”
“Also. . . . . .I consider you an important brother, Fugil-niisan.”
“. . . . . .”
“Excuse me then.”
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Saying that, Albero walked past Fugil and headed to the waiting room.
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“Albero.”
“Yes?”
“Let’s grab a meal sometime. . . . . .I’ll treat you.”
“Yes!”
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Albero greatly appreciated Fugil’s awkward concern.
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When Albero returned to the waiting room, the entire S-class was present.
Lapis excitedly exclaimed.
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“It was a complete victory!”
“R, Really?”
“Albero. . . . . .you held back on Esterize, didn’t you?”
“Not really. In my 『Total Assimilation』 form, no attack can harm me. But in that state, only my body becomes invincible.”
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Suddenly, the door was knocked, and Garnet entered.
Lighting a cigarette, she addressed Albero and the others.
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“Princess is busy with the press, so I came to report.”
“Old lady, you were here?”
“Hmph, I’ve been watching from the beginning. Now, Esterize didn’t have any major injuries. Rashild had a few fractures, His Highness Sanbart only had bruises, Oswald was in critical condition, but Ripper treated him. He was beaten to a pulp, so he’ll probably be quiet for a while.”
“I wish they’d stay out of it.”
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Albero sighed.
Garnet exhaled smoke.
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“On paper, you’re still part of the Rushout family. Unless you declare independence, your achievements will be credited to them. However, the fact that Asgard Summoning Academy’s strongest Student Council lost to the S-class will spread. . . . . .walk proudly in the academy. It’ll be fun.”
“Your sense of fun is twisted.”
“Enough talk. Dismissed for today.”
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Garnet disposed of the cigarette ash in her portable ashtray.
Kid yawned and stood up.
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“Well, I’ll grab a drink in the town before heading home. Get something to eat on your own.”
“Why not? I’ll join.”
“Tch, do whatever.”
“Fufu. Ridelle, come too. I’ll show you how adults drink.”
“Eh? Me too?.. . . . . .Oh my.”
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Led by Garnet, Kid and Ridelle left.
Left behind were Albero, Lapis, and Ashe.
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“Let’s eat something before heading back.”
“Yeah, I’m hungry.”
“Me too. Let’s have meat today!”
“Sounds good. Let’s go.”
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With that, Albero and the others left the training ground.
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Upon leaving the training ground, Esterize, Rashild, and Fugil were present.
Behind them, all members of the Student Council were assembled.
Ashe froze, and Lapis tensed up.
Then, Esterize spoke.
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“With this incident, the reputation of A-class summoners will probably drop, and that of S-class will rise. . . . . .However, don’t get me wrong. There are still those who don’t acknowledge S-class, like the royal family. . . . . .”
“. . . . . .So?”
“I admit your strength. I probably can’t win against you now.”
“And?”
“It’s just a one-time victory, so relish it as much as you want.”
“Yeah, yeah. Whining of a sore loser, huh? Don’t you feel pathetic? Even after being beaten up so badly? I even showed mercy, but you still misunderstand so much.”
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Esterize began to walk away.
The Student Council officers followed her.
Albero and the others watched until they were out of sight.
Then, Lapis spoke.
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“A reconciliation seems impossible now. Refusing to acknowledge Albero that stubbornly. . . . . .is it some kind of mental illness?”
“. . . . . .Maybe so.”
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With her sharp tongue, which she hadn’t used in a while, Lapis perplexed Albero.
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After some time, the three decided to have a meal together.
They chose a restaurant in a luxury shopping district. The restaurant that Ashe and Lapis took Albero to was clearly not to his taste.
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“. . . . . .It looks kind of cute.”
“”Doesn’t it?””
“Well, ‘doesn’t it’. . . . . .I don’t feel comfortable here.”
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If one had to describe it in a word, it was fancy.
Cute ornaments and stuffed animals were arranged on small chairs. The floor and walls of the restaurant were covered in floral designs. There were other decorations, but Albero stopped looking.
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“Forget about those Student Council members who spouted loser-like words and ran away. Let’s have a blast today! Ehehe, I’m so happy that we won!”
“O, Okay…”
“Lapis, the way you said it. . . . . .never mind.”
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Ashe gave up.
She moved to a seat by the window and opened the menu.
After pondering for a few minutes, they all decided on their orders.
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“I’ll have the daily dinner special and orange juice.”
“I want soup spaghetti, salad, and for dessert, a chocolate parfait. For drink, apricot.”
“I’ll have steak! For dessert, a jumbo pudding! And hot cocoa, please!”
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There seemed to be a stark difference between the male and female orders.
Although Albero wanted to comment on several things, he resigned.
Afterward, they enjoyed their meal while chatting. After finishing their meals, as they sipped on after-meal tea, Ashe remarked.
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“I wonder what kind of article will be in tomorrow’s morning paper.”
“Who knows? Probably one about our complete victory.”
“Yeah. . . . . .But Esterize-san didn’t look at me at all. . . . . .She was so kind when we were younger.”
“That’s just how she is. She only wanted to tame you because you can use Gryphon as a Summoned beast.”
“. . . . . .I see.”
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Ashe took a sip of her apricot drink, looking saddened.
Lapis said while drinking her cocoa.
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“Student Council members, what are you planning to do? Those people, all of them believe in class supremacy. There are still many nobles who advocate the abolition of S-class, and they might do something.”
“Well, I don’t really care about that. What we aim for is demon subjugation. 『Lust』 will be handled by Kid, so the only thing left is 『Greed』. . . . . .I think I can handle it now.”
“I wish I could use 『Fusion』 as well.”
“Me too. . . . . .”
“Isn’t that the ultimate technique of summoners and their summoned beasts? It’s not something you can easily master.”
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After that, there was a light-hearted conversation.
When it was time, they left the shop and headed back to the dorm. After taking a bath, they returned to their own rooms. There seemed to be a sign that Kid and Ridelle had returned, but Albero didn’t pay it any special attention.
The next day. . . . . .
The morning edition of the newspaper company published in the Asgard Kingdom was delivered to the S-class dorm.
Albero, the first to wake up, read the newspaper and narrowed his eyes.
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“. . . . . .”
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The paper contained an article about the mock battle between the S-class and A-class.
However… it briefly mentioned the victory of the S-class, and mainly focused on how the A-class summoners fought, and how the S-class used underhanded methods to corner the A-class summoners.
Albero somehow understood what it was implying.
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It seemed like the newspaper company had been bought out and wrote false articles.
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