Episode 117
Ssuk-.
I took my eyes off the baby Cerberus.
First, I bowed lightly and introduced myself to Taimi.
“Hello, I’m Pixie Adele, who is taking the familiar test this time.”
“… … oh.”
When I introduced myself, Tymy covered my mouth as if surprised.
Why are you reacting like that?
The curiosity didn’t last long.
It was because when I was narrowing my eyes, Taimi started muttering.
“I heard that Instructor Ares is a cadet who tamed birds… … .”
“… … I never did.”
“Ah, I said that by mistake. mistake.”
Timmy smirked, as if embarrassed.
The fact that the progenitor was the bird of Ares was kept secret among the instructors, but it must have been said inadvertently.
There was nothing good for me to let people know that the progenitor was Ares’ bird, so I cut it off at once.
anyway.
Seeing her like that made me feel strange.
A woman with such a cheesy impression is an instructor.
The test may be easier than I thought.
Even if the test came out difficult anyway, I was confident that I would pass it, but there was nothing to lose just because it came out easily.
Wouldn’t that be a rather good thing?
‘… … Passing must have been earned.’
If he passes this test, he will be officially recognized as the owner of the Sijo, and at the same time, he will be able to use his solitude in front of the cadets.
If there was one thing that bothered her, it was that Rene might not know the true identity of loneliness.
This time, Solitude consumed the Homunculus and completely changed its appearance.
In fact, it is safe to say that it does not have the original form.
That’s why I was able to take out the solitude confidently.
So.
“When does the exam start?”
“Oh, look at my mind. Let’s start testing right now. I am a very busy person!”
“… … .”
I’ve never even asked
I followed Taimi, who began to walk, feeling a faint distrust settle in a corner of my heart.
It was when I was walking, looking behind Taimi.
“Do you know what the test is about?”
“Yes, I am familiar with it.”
I nodded my head at Timmy’s question.
Familiar recognition test.
It is done through three steps.
first.
It was whether or not he could communicate with his familiar.
Of course, it’s not like I’m talking directly with my familiar.
Among the monsters, there may be individuals that can talk, but most of them were species that could not communicate.
Therefore, the communication ability discrimination test was conducted in this way.
Can the familiar understand and act on the will of the owner?
In a word, it can be said to see the ability of ‘communion’ between the owner and the familiar.
The familiar must be able to communicate with the owner, as it can get excited and go wild.
second.
Does it have sufficient fighting ability as a familiar?
Solitude at this stage will pass with excellent grades.
It was only natural that he had the poison that had defeated Terrias.
The problem was Sijo.
Progenitor’s ability is reconnaissance and vision sharing.
It was not an ability directly related to combat.
but.
Because what Saitan is preparing is a ‘war’.
Sijo will also be recognized for its ability.
The biggest problem is… … .
It was third.
If you don’t pass the final test, Solitude and Progenitor won’t be recognized as familiars.
I feel a little worried.
I was confident, but I couldn’t stop suppressing my anxiety.
… … Let’s trust the guys though.
Because they have helped me countless times in the past.
“Now, shall we begin? Well, for now, please bring out your familiar.”
While I was lost in my thoughts, Taimi said.
Accordingly, he took out the solitude and sijo from his bosom.
It must have been a good night’s sleep, the lively Sijo and the solitude that still looks blunt.
As I chinned to them, the founder flapped its wings and landed on my shoulder, and loneliness wrapped around my arm.
Seeing this, Taimi’s eyes widened.
“Oh, what is this guy’s name?”
Taimi openly showed interest in solitude.
It is not easy to see a snake like this in the Demon Realm.
Do the demons have the same feelings as Koreans seeing cobras?
However, it was not easy to reveal the true identity of solitude.
‘I’ll need to give it a name.’
Because Solitude has completely changed his appearance from before, the probability of his true identity being discovered has decreased.
However, there was no need to be cautious.
always carefully.
Because that was my creed.
‘then… … .’
I thought about what kind of name I should give it, and I thought that I wouldn’t have to stick it.
To be precise, it would be correct to say that it was derived from its ‘existence’.
He is neither the one nor the other who evolved from an inanimate object to an animate one.
A snake that will have to hide its identity for the rest of its life because of me, and will stay by its side for the rest of its life, unable to return to its owner.
For some reason, he might have felt that way because he seemed to be in a similar situation to me.
The words that suddenly popped into my head, I recited with strength.
“… … Black Death.”
A name built with darkness and death.
I am also destined to live with darkness and death behind me, so this name suited him well.
Should I call the master his familiar?
He also got along well with the outside dog.
“Something sounds creepy… … .”
When Taimi heard the pseudonym of solitude, her shoulders trembled.
Still, I liked the new name given to Solitude.
Does the guy like it?
— … … .
As I turned my gaze to the side, I saw the solitude staring at me in silence.
I also don’t know what you’re thinking.
Seeing that he didn’t get angry, it seemed that he had just barely gotten a passing grade.
“Anyway, let’s get started. First is empathy. Seeing that he follows Cadet Adele well, it doesn’t seem to be a problem, but… … Well, well, first of all, it’s a test.”
“If you do, what can I show you?”
“Let’s start with the basics. Will you order me to attack you once?”
Swims-.
Tyme, who was petting Sijo, made an absurd request to me.
to attack
Even though Taimi didn’t know the danger of loneliness, that is, black death, it was an unreasonable request.
If the black flesh bites Taimi… … .
Terrible things will happen just by thinking about it.
Perhaps reading my worried expression, Taimi shook her head.
“Of course, there are safeguards in place. Instead, dry it right before attacking me.”
“what… … .”
I understood the words to attack because there is a means to defend against the attack of the black flesh.
But I want it to dry right before.
When I asked for more explanation, Tymy told me.
“It is to see how well they obey their master. A familiar that listens to its owner will stop attacking immediately.”
“Um, okay.”
Dark flesh is quick-witted, so it will carry out whatever I command.
But how should Sijo take the test?
He’s also a guy with zero lethality.
Taimi, who was petting Shijo, opened her mouth.
“Please tell this child to attack like black flesh.”
… … It’s Instructor Ares’ bird anyway.
Taimi muttered like that.
Since they had already been tested by Ares, in fact, the progenitor was to undergo a nominal test.
Good luck then.
I immediately gave orders to Blackskin and Shijo.
“Bite the instructor in front of you.”
That moment.
Pak-.
The black flesh that was wrapped around my shoulder popped up and shot out with the momentum to bite off the nape of Taimi’s neck.
Even Tymee, who had been shouting that there was a safety device in that momentum, was startled and hit her butt.
Soon, black flesh wrapped around the nape of Taimi’s neck, revealing fangs dripping with poison.
“Stop.”
— … … .
It stopped moving with a single word, crawled over my shoulder, and landed again.
Cock-.
Shijo, who had been pecking at Taimi, also stopped moving at my words.
― Beep!
Then Sijo rides on top of my head.
He rolled his eyes and smiled at Timmy.
The performance that Blacksal showed.
He had the momentum to bite Taimi at any moment, but at my word, he stopped moving and showed his meekness.
As if nothing had just happened.
“and… … .”
Seeing the impudent appearance of the black flesh, Taimi stood up in admiration.
Then he gave me a word.
“Step 1 is a pass. Wow, that snake is really scary. Ugh, I like fluffy kids… … .”
no wonder.
Most of the monsters seen around them were hairy individuals.
“… … I am no different.”
I agree with Timmy’s comments.
It’s true that dark skin has helped me tremendously, but I like cute animals like Sijo.
At that time, as if he understood what I was saying, the black flesh began to lick his tongue.
– Hiss.
sorry.
But what if it’s true… … .
I pretended not to notice the dark-skinned stare and asked Taimi about whether or not she passed the first exam.
“How about it, I think this is enough to get a passing grade.”
“… … I think it’s fine. I just finished the first test.”
Tyimi stretched out his index and middle fingers, announcing the start of the second test.
The second, combat proficiency test.
Before the exam began, she began to touch her chin.
“Grunt… … .”
Then, glance sideways at Sijo.
I laughed out loud because I knew what that meant.
this woman,
bothering me now
He did this because he wondered if it was necessary to test the bird that Ares raised.
Because the criteria for judging black flesh and progenitor will be different, there will be many things to prepare.
It was also a specification that I also had a long time.
so that.
“Please wait a moment.”
After saying that to Taimi, he took Shijo off his head.
And when I pushed it closer to Taimi, Shijo tilted his head as if he didn’t know why.
However, as if he understood my meaning, he made a troubled expression.
What I want to command Shijo is to make it share the sight with Taimi.
With this, I was confident that I could pass the test at once.
― Beep… … .
However, it seems that Sijo is not happy about sharing his vision with others.
In the end, I had no choice but to write an appeasement plan.
Ssuk-.
He would take something out of his bosom and wave it in front of Sijo’s eyes.
Then, Sijo began to respond.
― Beep… … !
What I took out of my pocket was none other than candy.
It is also a luxury candy that can only be taken one per person from the school cafeteria.
At this, Shijo’s pupils began to shake mercilessly.
― Beep… … .
how is it
Will you be able to resist this temptation?
I slit my eyes from side to side and let out a dreary laugh.
Looking at this, Timmy murmured with a fearful expression.
“Yu, the kidnapper… … !”
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