Munchkin of the Summoning Academy

Midterm (4)

tragically.

Ersa’s words were true.

When I looked up the school’s scholarship regulations in the library, I had no choice but to admit it.

Holders of S-rank pets are not eligible for scholarships.

The provision that used to laugh at me saying it didn’t apply to me has now stabbed me.

I’ve already got an S-Rank summon, but you might say, “Why do you keep going to the academy?”

In order to be properly treated as a noble in the kingdom, a diploma from this academy is essential.

Because the graduates of the academy already occupy important positions in the kingdom.

I couldn’t even congratulate the results of the exam because of my heartbreak, and then I fell asleep reluctantly.

When I woke up the next morning, Medusha was wrapped around me like a snake.

Was it a little cold last night?

I quickly closed the window while hanging him.

The guy who raises snake pets doesn’t really care about these things.

It is my mistake.

The Summoner’s Book trembled as he was blaming himself a little.

I slept a little late yesterday, so it’s already lunch time.

When I opened the bookshelf while rubbing my eyes to clear my vision, the communication card was trembling.

The sender is, of course, Ersa Cutter.

As I took a deep breath and accepted it, I heard an unexpected news.

“Congratulations, El Cloud. You have received a half-price scholarship.”

“yes?”

The rule was that S-rank pet holders would not receive any scholarships…

It seems that Ersa used some energy in the meeting.

It’s not a full scholarship, but where did you get even half of it?

It’s a great achievement for something I didn’t expect much.

I trembled with emotion and praised her.

“Respected Great Summoner Professor Ersa. Thank you very much, but how…”

“With something like that. Except for that cat, I’m the youngest professor at this academy? There was a donation made by Duke Beltern during the Elfriede incident last time… I turned it towards you.”

Why is the cat suddenly appearing?

I clenched my fists even though I felt it puzzled.

The tuition at this school is really killer, but…

Still, I might be able to do half of it somehow.

Can’t I eat a little bit more of my bro?

When I ask with such expectations, I quickly get an annoying answer.

“Professor. Where can I get some money…”

“Look at this bastard? You have an S-rank summoner. If you can’t make money with a kid like that, wouldn’t you have a lot of problems as a summoner? You take care of the rest.”

Communication ends with a pin-zan that seems to be full of energy.

I looked down at the Medusha on the waist and kept a bitter smile.

After all, it’s a short vacation.

There is hope that I can even get a half-price scholarship.

Taking Medusha, who woke up late, went straight to the restaurant.

Half of the freshmen have been swept away, so I feel much more relaxed than usual.

Even though there are still a lot of people left due to sexual protests, etc.

Thanks to that, even though I arrived late, I leisurely picked up food and sat down in a suitable seat.

Due to the nature of the summoning school, the restaurant is basically a buffet.

In order to cater to all kinds of summoned beasts, they prepare a huge variety of food.

Even the menu changes periodically.

I don’t know, but this guy’s restaurant must account for a significant percentage of the academy’s deficit.

While I was thinking like that, I smiled happily when I saw Medusa sitting next to me.

The guy who was eating well-roasted chicken legs remembers what he was curious about at the time and asks.

“By the way, Louise. What is a short vacation?”

“Because there are many children of noble families in this academy… I’m taking a short break of about two weeks to take care of them. If the nobles leave the estate for too long, their influence will weaken.”

“Aha. So, are you going back to the El Cloud family now?”

Medusha exclaims as if she is already looking forward to it.

I denied it, being careful not to disappoint him too much.

“No. I can’t go back because I secretly enrolled. I have nothing to manage in the first place.”

“Ah… is that so?”

Big brother who doesn’t know his face. It was at this academy where Russell Elcloud was last seen before he ran away from home.

I spent a lot of money on studying, and I even gave him an S-rank pet…

As soon as he received his diploma, he left without returning to the family.

Thanks to this, the retainers of the domain were very negative about the academy.

If I had insisted on going, I might have had my leg amputated.

In the first place, I have to earn tuition through this short vacation.

So, the destination has already been decided.

Medusha, who understood my situation, nodded slightly.

Elfriede came in from the other side of the restaurant.

The guy who found me among the quiet tables approaches me straight ahead.

It’s no use running away now, right?

As he greeted Medusha with his face forward, the guy with a small bite on his lips sat across from him.

“Eh, Earl of Elcloud… Sir. It’s a short vacation starting tomorrow. Do you have any plans? If not, at the Duke of Beltern…”

Elfriede of the world invites me to the realm.

The Duke of Beltern has made this very clear.

but. Leaking Medusha out of the family was a fatal mistake.

No matter how much he was the heir to the duke, he couldn’t be forgiven.

Elfriede doesn’t know yet, but a half-brother might be born soon, so she has to make up for it somehow.

Otherwise, the position itself as a successor is in jeopardy.

As I was choosing my words carefully, Medusha, a small and candid lawyer, spoke openly and openly.

“What are you going to do there?”

“Hey, just relax…”

“Okay. See you later, sisters.”

There is nothing to think about or do because I set a destination in advance.

Rejected Elfriede and escaped from the restaurant.

I moved to the shopping street outside the school to casually hang out.

There were various and delicious snacks in the shopping street, but because it is the capital city, the prices are not a joke.

Still, Medusa bought most of what she wanted to eat.

He also noticed my wallet situation from the middle and restrained himself a little.

After returning to the dormitory, I packed my travel bags and fell asleep as soon as possible.

the next morning.

After a while, I put on a cloak engraved with the academy’s pattern and left the dormitory.

Since I don’t have anything in the first place, my body is light even when I go on a trip.

Medusha, as if not awake yet, headed to the center rather than out of school.

When I restrained it, he pointed a finger with a puzzled expression.

The thin index finger points to the super long-range summoning gate installed in the center of the academy.

It is an object connected to the main cities of the kingdom.

“Isn’t it faster to ride that one?”

“If you have the money to wear that, why do I have to worry about scholarships…”

That gate is as convenient as it is expensive to use.

In fact, there are very few customers.

It would be as useful as the heir to the head of a large family.

Still, it has been recognized for its strategic value and occupies the center of the academy.

It was scary that Medusha turned around with a shy expression on her face.

In the distance, I saw Elfriede paying the gatekeeper.

The guy squinting at us smiles and enters the tall structure.

We quickly left the academy and headed straight for the train station in the capital.

It’s the start of a short vacation, so it’s crowded from the morning.

After passing many of her classmates and seniors, she arrives at the ticket office, and Medusha places an order at her will.

“I’m going to the White House’s estate. Please don’t ask for a special room!”

“Me, Medusa?”

We’re going to earn our tuition, what kind of special room is it?

As I was barely swallowing such a pint glass, the ticket office staff quickly cut off the ticket.

I hurriedly waved my hand to get a refund, but…

They didn’t get any money at all.

Only then did I find the family seal engraved on the window of the ticket office.

A snake pattern with a round toe.

Come to think of it, this train station belonged to the Duke of Welttern.

‘You’re a master in charge of the kingdom’s transportation business… That’s amazing.’

When Medusha, who had just received the ticket, waved her hand, the staff inside the ticket office jumped up and greeted him politely.

Thanks to this, I saved money and headed to the platform, sweeping my chest.

Our destination is northwest.

It is an ice and snow hell where dangerous wild summons haunt.

It is the estate of the White family that serves as the entrance to the cold and difficult place.

‘In order to earn a lot of money in a short period of time, we have no choice but to capture wild pets.’

The wild summons of the northern magi are known for being wild and ferocious.

Thanks to this, even if you catch only B-rank pets, you can receive a significant reward.

First of all, it is valuable for combat, and if left alone, it will harm people.

In addition, since Ice and Snow Hell is a case where a part of the other world is summoned as a whole, wild summons are more common than in other places.

Medusha grumbled belatedly, even though she knew it well.

After all, do you hate cold regions?

“Then why do you have to go north? Hunting wild pets is not the same anywhere else…”

“That’s because you’re weak against cold.”

“yes?”

A guy who hardens his face, as if I’m tormenting him.

I quickly added a supplementary explanation.

“If you get a minion with the cold attribute, you can make up for your weaknesses.”

“ah…”

Combining various summons to cover weaknesses is the basic of basics.

That way you won’t fall for a simple tactic like last time.

As I was thinking about the opponent of the midterm exam, a crowded platform appeared.

Our train was already stopped and waiting for customers.

“Louis, this is a special room!”

“okay.”

Excited, I went to find a seat with Medusha.

The special room was designed with 4 passengers facing each other…

Since there are only a few people in one carriage, the space itself is spacious.

Still, I did not see anyone riding with a summoned animal like me.

Of course, thanks to Medusha, I got to ride for free, so I have no complaints.

“Are you here?”

“Yeah, room 3… huh?”

Medusha, who was opening the door to the room, tilted her head slightly.

It was only when I saw the passengers inside that I realized why.

Two sophomores occupy one corner of the cleanly maintained special room.

Near-white, silver hair was cutting the other’s knee.

Maria Westwall, a beautiful woman with a calm impression, awkwardly waved her hand at the window.

“Ah, Count Elcloud…”

“Ah… hello.”

It was the opponent during the midterm that was cutting Maria’s knee.

He was the next head of the White House, who ruled our destination.

She opened her eyes slightly, looked at us, and then closed her eyes again.

The two were also friends.

It’s nice to get a special room, but I have to ride with these girls.

I put up with the urge to change to economy class and sat down.

Today is the first day of the short vacation, so there are no seats left.

Still, I had an unspoken reconciliation with Maria last time.

As we sat down as calmly as possible, Medusha, who occupied the window seat, constantly turned us around and drove us crazy.

“Certainly, you two look a bit alike.”

“It’s a cousin.”

Maria accepts Medusha’s words with a light smile.

It was a smile that reminded me of the portrait of my mother hanging in the mansion.

It’s not a huge resemblance, but there are definitely similar points all over the face.

A horn sound that breaks the awkward yet awkward atmosphere for a moment.

The train full of passengers began to depart slowly.

I faced a burdensome opponent while riding on the shaking train.