Chapter 4 - The talent of summoning magic

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Arcturus : Okay, that was the last of them. Good work, Y/N! Combat assistance can be tough on beginners. Are you hurt?

Y/N : No. What about you, Arcturus?

Arcturus : Did you just, ask if I'm okay? Thanks, it's nice to know someone actually cares! As you can see, I couldn't be better! All because you had our backs the whole time.

Spica : Monsters trapped in towers usually pose little to no threat. As long as you are by our side, they wouldn't even be able to touch you.

Pollux : Is it just me, or did we mow them down way faster than we usually do? I don't think the amplifier stone we have could've given us this much extra firepower.

Sirius : Very good observation, Pollux. And I think we all know the answer. Someone's magical power is growing at a ridiculously fast pace.

Vega : ......

Everyone turn their heads as soon as Sirius finishes his sentence.

Suddenly, all eyes are on——

Arcturus : Why are you guys looking at me funny?

Alpheratz : I can't tell if this is one of your bad jokes or if you really don't get it, Arcky. You seriously didn't find anything strange about your insane magic back there? You were barely able to control your powers.

Pollux : This pretty much confirms it. Will Arcky be okay?

Y/N : Did I do this...?

Everyone falls silent. They all look like they're trying to choose the right words.

Arcturus : Before we say anything else, Y/N, I want you to know I don't blame you one bit. I'm actually grateful. I knew I'd become more mana-sensitive. But I guess it isn't just that. But I feel fine now, so maybe it was just temporary.

Spica : We can trace this phenomenon back to Y/N, specifically to the summoning magic.

Vega : A power boost for whoever is being summoned... So it works like support spells.

Alpheratz : We've got ourselves a proper summoner alright. Everyone's gonna come if the word gets out. Spica, are you gonna report this to the old gru-I mean Principal?

Spica : That would help us carry out or duties for sure. Is there a reason we should hide this newfound insight?

Y/N : Duties?

Vega : Don't be ridiculous. To a kid from Mid Eartheim? Y/N is lacking and not qualified in this world no matter the great magical talent in summoning. And you're saying we should ignore all our responsibilities and get a complete outsider involved in these affairs?

Spica : Time will tell if we made the right decision. Also, we mustn't forget the sorcerer from Mid Eartheim, who was chosen by one of the Constellations.

Vega : That's...

Y/N : This is a lot to take in.

Spica : You will grow accustomed to it eventually. Be prepared for unwanted attention, not just from Contell, but from all sorcerers. Summoning creatures can be innately risky, but we cannot put this kind of talent to waste. I... can't wait to see what kind of summoner you will grow into, Y/N.

Vega : And you will grow to regret this, Sorcerer Spica...

Sirius : Ah, the tension's killing me. Give me more, I could watch this all day. How do you feel about this, Summoner? Are you flattered? Frustrated?

Y/N : I don't know.

Sirius : Really? All this attention and you don't feel anything?

Pollux : What a bunch of big, empty words. The Principal will take care of everything anyway. Right, Arcky... About that place you were first summoned to... Are we there yet?

Arcturus : Yeah, we are, actually. I can't really tell this place apart visually, but I can feel traces of that summoning spell.

Y/N : This is where I woke up.

Arcturus : Y/N... Do you remember anything unusual from right before you got here? Anything. This could actually help us get you back home.

I try as hard as I can, but can't even remember what I was doing before I woke up here.

Also, this run-down hallway is giving me the creeps. It looks like another slimy monster could creep out of it at any minute.

Spica : Perhaps we should look for any damage or distortion in the spells that comprise this tower. And... No one's as qualified to take care of these affairs as you are, Alpheratz.

Alpheratz : You nearly shocked me to death with all this work. Rude. Also, please stop overestimating me... There's a limit to what I can do, you know.

Spica : ......

Spica : Your consistent, uncooperative demeanor is taking a toll on our efficiency, as always. Let us settle Y/N's transfer procedures first before setting up our next meeting.

Pollux : Am I the only one who misses the air outside? That sorcerer who called for backup is probably home by now.

Sirius : I bet it feels great to let someone else take care of your responsibilities like that. Some sorcerer... Alright, let's get out of here, boys. This is not a good place to stay in.

Vega : ......

Y/N : What's wrong, Vega?

Vega : And why would you want to know that? Now that this is settled... I shall work alone from now on.

Arcturus : Come on, Vega. Come with us. What use is a trip if it isn't taken together? We were about to show Y/N around all these cool places...

Vega : *SIGH*

Y/N : I get it, you need some alone time.

Vega : Yes, and I would rather you respected it... A word of advice, Summoner. Heed my words. You are a guest in this world. Do not fall for empty promises coming from sorcerers.

..........

Without hesitation, Vega turns and leaves... We also start gathering our stuff, since we're done here too.

 We also start gathering our stuff, since we're done here too

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The air outside is fresh. The peaceful village and its bustling, lively streets... For a moment, everything seems so precious.

Arcturus : Vega really just left, didn't he... I was half expecting he'd be waiting outside.

Spica : In your dreams... He wouldn't have gone with us even if you went after him and begged him to.

Pollux : Come on, what'd you expect? Vega's specialty speaks for itself.

Y/N : What's his specialty?

Pollux : All sorcerers have their own magical specialties. Vega is pathfinder. You can ask him yourself if you wanna know how it works. As for mine, your jaw will drop all the way down to the floor if you see it.

Arcturus : But I had a feeling he'd come along today... Maybe next time. I hope you and Vega get along, Y/N. You two have something in common.

Y/N : What's that?

Arcturus : Oh, because Vega-

Alpheratz : That's enough, Arcky... Know when to give up.

Well that was awkward... What's going on?

-TO BE CONTINUE-

I will publish chapter one by one whenever i have a free time. Hope you've been enjoying the story.

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