Category: spirit master

Chapter 6: The Academy Rank Battle
 

 
Once again, the arena was filled with the cheers of many students.
 
“Flame!”
 
The bird-shaped flame released by the female student spread its large wings and lunged at her opponent.
 
“Gah! Defend!”
 
“Ooh ooh!”
 
Faced with the approaching flame bird, the opposing student hastily commanded his contracted spirit, which took the form of a gorilla, to cover him. The spirit responded instantly, leaping in front of its master. It crossed its arms to block the flame bird with its body, then clenched its fist and swung at the female student who had launched the attack.… Read more

 
“Oh, just a bit of shopping.”
 
“I’m sorry for interrupting…”
 
“It’s fine. I didn’t find what I was looking for anyway.”
 
I answer with a smile as Leia bows her head. It’s unlikely that a spirit capable of countering Dreadnought would be sealed in a spirit stone, and even if there was one, it would have already been taken by someone else or be priced way out of my reach.
 
Come to think of it, Leia’s consideration and politeness have changed drastically compared to the beginning.… Read more

 
“There are exceptional spirit masters like you and Gareth, but most spirit masters become significantly weaker when separated from their contracted spirits.”
 
Hearing these words, the memory of Gareth’ match flashed through Rourke’s mind. Indeed, in that match, Gareth had achieved a one-sided victory by using spirit arts to separate the spirit master from their spirit. If he could create a similar situation, there was a high possibility that he could defeat Ophelia.
 
However, as if understanding Rourke’s optimistic outlook, Lily pointed out the problem with this plan.… Read more

Chapter 5: When You’re Troubled, Have Some Sugar
 

The day after the first day of the Ranking battle.
 
Looking back, it was just a waste of time, drawing unnecessary attention and getting noticed by a suspicious underclassman. I might have done something unnecessary.
 
“Hah…”
 
I sigh involuntarily while sitting on a bench in the academy courtyard.
 
At the same time, the reactions of the underclassmen and the gazes of those around me after I returned to my seat following the recent scuffle with Akari flashed through my mind.… Read more

 
I’m curious how Akari would react if I said, “This is all I’ve got.”
 
Not that I have any intention of saying it…
 
“So, are you going to summon one?”
 
“Did you think I would?”
 
Akari asked with an unreadable smile, and I felt a cold sweat run down my back. Did I catch the attention of someone I really shouldn’t have?
 
“Then, I’ll let you.”
 
“Is that how it’s going to be?”
 
As soon as Akari declared this, her other self behind her readied her sword.… Read more

Confused by our classmate’s unexpected fighting style, I opened my mouth in agreement with the two people next to me. Not using a spirit in battle went against the usual conventions and felt extremely strange. Not that I’m in a position to talk, though.
 
In fact, fighting without a spirit should put her at a significant disadvantage, but she was overwhelming her opponent with her exceptional physical abilities.
 
I couldn’t help but notice her fighting style resembled mine, even though she likely didn’t intend it.… Read more

 
“Come on, Meili. Your senpai said it’s okay, so raise your head.”
 
“B-But it’s the famous Rourke-senpai!?”
 
“It’s alright, he’s not the type to care about formalities. Look at me, I was quite rude to him before, but now we get along well.”
 
Since the incident at the ancient ruins, Leia’s attitude towards me had softened, and she had become one of the few – or rather, the only – underclassman I could talk to.… Read more

No matter how much I dislike degree battles or how anxious I am about Celia’s behavior, time cruelly marches on.
 
“Evil spirits, huh? You’re studying some difficult content again.”
 
“Master, do you have any materials about the Four Fiends that I could borrow?”
 
That day, I came to Master Owen’s house, where I work part-time, intending to borrow some materials for the report assignment given by Professor Albert while tidying up the room.
 
“Sure, take as much as you like.”… Read more

 
“Many spirit masters have tried to use evil spirits as contracted spirits, but every single one of them went mad the moment they formed a contract, screaming like they had lost their minds. Almost all spirit masters, in fact.”
 
“………..”
 
Many students showed fearful expressions at this explanation.
 
Well, of course. There’s nothing scarier than going insane the moment you form a contract.
 
“The exact cause of their madness is unclear.… Read more

Chapter 4: Standing Out in a Bad Way
 

Despite various mishaps, I successfully completed the ruins investigation and earned my credits. Today, as usual, I was heading to the academy for lectures.
 
“Hey, Rourke!”
 
“‘Sup.”
 
While walking down the hallway leading to the classroom, I encountered Gareth, who seemed to have just finished his lecture.
 
“Lecture next?”
 
“Yeah, I’m taking Malevolent Evil Spirit Studies.”
 
“Ah, that one. I wanted to take it too, but it overlapped with my other classes.”… Read more