Munchkin of the Summoning Academy

Summoner’s Cup (6)

Thanks to the confirmation of the Summoner Cup selection, there is no need to rush to attend the morning lecture.

Instead, I took a nap until I felt comfortable, got up, had breakfast and lunch, and then went into the bathtub.

After taking a bath, she goes to the academy after being inspected by the handmaiden.

The Summoner Cup participants went into the auditorium that had been chartered and greeted other members.

“Louis, what about the bow?”

“I brought it.”

“It’s fast. So all that’s left now is horseback riding?”

Summoning team battles, summoning swordsmanship, archery, and even summoning alchemy that Michael decided to take over.

A total of 4 items have been confirmed as having 1st place.

To be honest, I was a little uneasy, but I decided to try it, trusting Ersa’s impressions.

Now, the goal of 5 victories will be achieved if the first place in horseback riding is confirmed.

Maria, who seemed to have returned the Lightning Bolt to Michael, approached Sylvia with a tense expression on her face.

Lending or exchanging pets is not recommended, but…

This time around, I decided to do it because of the circumstances.

Soon after, Sylvia summoned the unicorn, and a pure white ghost appeared with a powerful cry.

“hehehe!”

“Uh… ah, hello?”

Maria tries to say hello carefully.

Fortunately, the unicorn bowed in return by bending its front legs.

After that, the guy who got up abruptly started spinning around Maria.

It seems that he is eager to burn it.

“You follow me very well.”

“Yeah, I will.”

Christine shows an uncomfortable expression from the side.

Unicorn glanced at her and Elfriede for a while, but didn’t invest that much time.

It seems that Maria and Sylvia liked it much more.

I clicked my tongue quietly, noticing his firm yet strict evaluation criteria.

A personality that values the other person’s motherhood.

Thanks to that, Christine’s laughter became even more frightening.

“Look at this child?”

“First of all, I’m glad we’re cooperative. So, where do we see our skills?”

At Michael’s words, the other members as well as Sylvia secretly showed their curiosity.

The unicorn is her pet, but it’s because she hasn’t properly tested her abilities yet.

I haven’t had a chance to let him run freely until now.

‘The name is A rank… It’s also the guy that Duke Beltern was trying to train, so I’ll do the basics, right?’

I tried to erase from my mind the ugly side the unicorns showed me, and I had hope.

First of all, it is treated as an A rank, but there is an ambiguous corner in the book’s judgment, so it’s hard to believe straight away.

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Just looking at Elfriede right now, it’s a C rank.

The team members left the auditorium as they were and stood on the track set aside for training.

I’ve heard that unicorns don’t like bulky stuff, but he’s happy to wear a saddle that Maria puts on him.

Michael’s face turned slightly red as he heard the rest of the team gossip that he was also Westwall.

“Why does he listen so well? Wasn’t he a more demanding summoner?”

“Purple! Chaat!”

Then, at the signal of Maria, the unicorn runs forward.

We couldn’t help but admire the two of them, who had moved away in an instant.

once it’s fast

Considering that it’s a pet that specializes in movement speed, it’s incredibly fast.

Satisfying the highest requirements for racing summons.

“Elfriede. How does it compare to Beltern’s ghost horse?”

“Maybe faster than them…”

“If you’re faster than a ghost horse, don’t you say everything? They don’t even have weight.”

“By the way, can I use the phase-out ability in competitions?”

A special ability to temporarily escape to the unique dimension of unicorns, Phase Out.

I wonder if this is a technique that is allowed even in a match… Ersa, who plays the role of a counselor, nods unexpectedly.

“Anyway, all summoning skills can be used for each discipline. It’s a type of summoning, so it’ll be okay?”

“Huh? Then, shouldn’t we just open the portal while riding a horse?”

When Ethel, who was watching from the side, tilted her head, Ersa immediately retorted.

“It’s possible, but an A-rank pet… If it’s a race pet, jumping is much faster than opening a portal. Of course, the summoner is free to use it as an auxiliary.”

“They were more useful than they looked.”

Maria, who had just turned around the track, got down with a slightly reminded face and patted the nape of the neck.

It is also difficult for her to handle the speed of a unicorn, who even performed stunts during the selection test.

“It’s amazing. It’s faster than the headmaster’s words, so it’s no different than being guaranteed 1st place.”

“Oh, that’s it? I want to ride it too.”

When Michael got a little greedy, the unicorn was terrified and pointed out its sharp horns.

obvious threat.

Thanks to him, he gave up the test drive with a bitter smile.

As difficult as it was to manage, he was a guy with his own skills.

“But you can’t just be fast. Summoner Cup finals are pretty bloody…”

“Are you fighting a battle while you’re running?”

“Of course. Dropping other riders is also an obvious strategy.”

As well as being able to directly attack the summoner…

It’s a pretty practical competition.

But unicorns have the ability to phase out, so you don’t have to worry too much.

When I tried to test the compatibility of each type of summoned animal, the ice ghost summoned by Christine was helplessly kicked out in front of the unicorn.

“hehehe!”

“Hey!”

A light was emitted from the horns facing the ghost-type pet, and it directly hit the opponent.

The Ice Ghost took a fatal blow and was reverse-summoned.

The faces of the members who discovered unexpected strengths brighten.

“What, does he also have resistance?”

“It’s a divine beast when it comes to the subject of a woman…”

“This is the highest level among A-ranks.”

When I saw that the first place in the equestrian event was confirmed, I turned to the auditorium.

Now I just have to do it right.

I’m confident enough to stand still and hit the target, but…

Once every three years, there is no way that a tournament that is held directly by the royal family can be held so quietly.

The Summoner Cup is a must-see attraction for tourists.

If you just look at the sport of equestrianism, don’t you think that they are fighting each other and fighting each other?

As I was looking at the target for practice, Ersa, who had just approached me, confirmed the suspicion.

“Professor Ersa. How is the archery event conducted?”

“It was a battle royale in my time. Practice like that won’t help much.”

“Bae, battle royale?”

“Yeah. Lock them in the arena and kill each other… No, let them fight. So training like that won’t help much.”

So, isn’t it actually a summoning battle with a bow?

In terms of pure summoning skills, I wouldn’t be an opponent…

All of a sudden, the worry is Taesan.

I started practicing hoping that I would take good care of the protective gear.

Day and night watching Sylvia tormented by the handmaiden, I realized that it was the day of the competition.

I also participated in the preliminary round, but there were no major problems.

Because there was no need to show it to the audience, I proceeded very calmly.

Of course, the fact that the academy’s students participated in the Summoner’s Cup itself seemed suspicious, but…

The dean took the lead in solving the problem with Michael.

“You don’t want to interfere with the Westwall and White Houses’ direct participation, do you?”

“Ha, but the dean. It is not in line with the purpose of the contest to have students participate…”

When the official who went on a business trip to the reception desk is confused, the dean pushes forward with a grin.

“You don’t know who I am? Do you dare talk about the purpose of the contest in front of the royal family?”

“No! It can be.”

The dean, who confirmed the participation by stating that he was the king’s uncle, gave a thumbs up to us.

We turned our heads for a moment, ignoring him.

The preliminary round was not too difficult, so everyone passed.

When I finally started to take part in the finals, I could see the crowd already swarming in.

One of the prides of the capital, the Royal Large Stadium.

It was originally a circular shape, but it was changed to an oval shape through repeated extensions.

Inside the terraced audience seats, there was a large enough space to compete horseback riding.

After passing through the door used by players and officials, the dean pointed to the scoreboard.

He is already a gambler addict who is already waving his hands slightly.

“Look at that. Odds by stock. It’s a little higher than expected. The name of the Royal Magnus Academy also fell to the ground.”

“I will. For whom?”

“Everyone is underestimating you. Go and feed them properly before you come.”

A dean, pretending not to hear Michael’s pinzan, rushed up to the audience.

Among those who were already seated, there was also a handmaiden.

Thanks to this, when I moved my gaze with a feeling of enormous pressure, I saw a special grandstand for the royal family.

It’s much closer to the stadium than anywhere else, but it doesn’t feel dangerous because of the escorts.

“Wait. Is that person Eshas-sama?”

“The King was expecting it, but Eshas-sama would have come…”

When the student members saw the white-haired woman on the special grandstand, they trembled slightly.

Although the Summoner’s Cup is one of the largest events in the kingdom, it’s not something Eshas can personally attend.

Taking a humanoid form, she stared at this side while chatting with Princess Elena sitting next to her.

He was about to move to the players waiting room, but a hand gesture flew through the cheers.

Princess Elena with a slightly stiff expression was calling me.

After making sure I wasn’t pointing at someone else, I cautiously approached her.

“Earl Elcloud! Come on up. I have reserved a seat for you.”

Even King Edwin II on the right pointed to an empty chair and said to me.

I resisted passively while moving my legs quickly.

“I’m sorry, but I’m a contestant…”

“Don’t worry. We still have a long way to go. There are boring opening ceremonies, speeches, and celebratory performances waiting for you, so please take a break.”

When Eshas, who had a smile on his face, spoke sarcastically, the king rubbed his mouth.

“Are you going to skip this speech?”

“I’m sorry, Summoner. I know you’re squeezing your head every time you prepare a speech, but honestly, if you listen to it for hundreds of years, that’s all…”

“Omitted.”

“No, don’t do it. Some people may enjoy boredom. If you really omit it, your dignity will not live.”

He doesn’t know if he’s comforting or taking medicine.

Soon after, Elena offered me a seat.

right next to the princess. A seat just one space away from Esshas.

No matter how you look at it, it doesn’t look like it would be allowed to Count Swallow.

As I was holding back my heart to ask if I was holding it properly, Princess Elena spread her right hand to me.

Noticeably stiff skin.

You smile with your mouth, but you can feel the tension you can’t hide.

Originally, she was a little more relaxed.

‘What did Essha say?’

While I was having such doubts, the maid began to stare at me.

After greeting Medusha and the spirits, she finally looks back at me.

“Count El Cloud. I was really surprised when I heard that the Count was directly participating in the contest.”

“Sorry, I’m sorry. I know it doesn’t fit the purpose of the contest, but…”

While it was difficult to come up with a poor excuse, Edwin II intervened in our conversation.

“I didn’t call you to scold me. Can you tell me why your uncle suddenly brought the students in?”

“That is…”

Rather, I relaxed my mind a little and explained the self-inflicted kind.

If you are caught lying in front of the king, you will not be able to handle it.

As the owner of El Cloud, I have no choice but to tell the truth.

After the brief explanation, the king sighed deeply, and Eshas burst into laughter.

“That guy always makes me happy. If I hadn’t run away to the academy, I would have made him my summoner.”

“It’s not too late now.”

As the slightly crooked king passively scoffed at him, Eshas shook his head coldly.

“It’s not the king’s qualifications to make me happy. If he had run the kingdom, he would have become a female army. As a result, choosing your father was the right answer.”

In fact, he doesn’t seem to be very competent as an academy manager.

As I barely put up with such remarks, Eshas hits the player.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t increase the operating expenses. It’s a thing of the past that I’m the owner of gold. Beltern’s fortune must be greater now.”

“What belongs to Welttern belongs to Eshas-sama.”

“Be nice too. El Cloud will send it to you soon, so get down first.”

After praising Elfriede for barely uttering a few words from the side, Eshas sent her and Sylvia down.

As she gave a signal with her eyes, Princess Elena handed something to her with a slightly trembling hand.

He got up quickly and knelt down on one knee to receive a handkerchief in the shape of a dragon.

Isn’t this a bit old-fashioned tradition?

But the dragon’s eyes were looking straight at us.

I politely accepted it and put it in my arms.

“Thank you for the precious gift. I also received Elena-sama’s support, so I will definitely win the championship.”

“Please take care of yourself.”

It was only then that I was freed from the special audience and was able to return to my teammates.

Fortunately, it is unlikely that the dean’s plans will be disturbed.

As he was fiddling with the handkerchief in his arms, Edwin II’s opening speech began.