Chapter 43: Summoning Ritual

Chapter 43: Summoning Ritual

"Mistress. The young master is currently holding the ritual ceremony in his class," Alisha reported with a worried expression.

"If you want to check on him, do it secretly." Vivian sighed.

"But..." Alisha gently rubbed her cheek, thinking this was not what she should do.

"It's fine. I will believe in him. I hope he likes that item."

Alisha smiled wryly. "Well, surely he likes it, right? You have even used your personal connection to ask for a quick order from Elder Randalf from the Blacksmith Association. The item he would have is the best among other candidates."

"I hope he can summon what he wants. If he summons another beast, it means he has confirmed that he will only be able to summon beasts for the rest of his life. After showing such a result, it can be said he is unique, and his worth will skyrocket afterwards."

"Ahaha." Alisha pointed at the door. "In that case, I'll take my leave."

"Yeah, yeah. Tell me the result after he's done."

...

Classroom.

Jason had set up a magic circle for the summoning. It had a complicated pattern consisting of circles, stars, and wavy strokes.

Unlike the first summoning ritual, the circle was expanded three times its size, covering almost the entire front part of the class.

The color of the circles was red as if they were painted with blood. It looked like a normal drawing when it wasn't activated, but the students could sense an indescribable pressure faintly emitting from the circle.

Jason stepped in the middle of the circle and said, "It seems that six of you have decided to drop out of the academy. Nevertheless, it won't change the fact that you're going with the summoning ritual.

"Each of you has written down the items you wish to have. And the school has purchased all of them.

"Outside the room, there are many staff that will help carry the items into the room.

"I will allow students who want to go on the ritual first. Since we only have a ritual scheduled for today, you are free to leave once you are done with the summoning.

The figure seemed to have a beard and wand with a circle head. The figure gradually manifested in this world.

The process took several minutes. As the light gradually diminished, the figure showed its true appearance.

It was an old man. Its body was shorter than a dwarf, but that red hat symbolized its true identity.

"Gnome?" Nathan widened his eyes.

"Is that a gnome?"

"A gnome is often said to be an earth spirit. They are the guardians of mines containing precious treasures."

"Yeah. As someone from the Blacksmith Guild, this gnome will definitely benefit him a lot."

"Even as a fighter, the gnome is known for their capability of using earth spells, controlling the rock and soil."

"With the dwarf's combat power and August's ability, it wouldn't be weird if August had become a one-man army. After all, he and the dwarf can fight in the front while the gnome supports him from behind."

"The gnome can also help him find treasures."

"Look at the gnome's face."

"It looks so old."

"No way. The older the gnome is, the more powerful they are. Looking at his age, that old man must be a high-ranking gnome."

The students were in shock since August had put in a strong performance from the start. It made them feel inferior if they came after August.

"I am August. Nice to meet you." August dropped to one knee while extending his hand.

The gnome didn't like being observed by all these people, but he still took August's hand before disappearing into thin air.

August smiled as if he had expected this, but the people had definitely seen the result. August turned around, glancing at Rudeus as if indirectly telling him to compare the results.

The people gulped down as if they could sense the spark between their eyes.