Munchkin of the Summoning Academy

Dimension Broker(5)

Summoning and other magic have been developed by making every effort to reduce the casting time even a little.

It is common knowledge that the shorter the time it takes to use a spell, the better.

Especially in an urgent battlefield, the importance of speed cannot be overstated.

Agile summons sometimes split 1 second into pieces and use it.

“Delayed spells started from the opposite of common sense. Time is just one of the resources needed to use a spell anyway. If so, how about using a large amount of that resource to increase the power of the spell?”

As Eolin on the podium continued to explain, Sylvia, who was seated next to her, looked uncomfortable.

Professor Cat stretched out his right foot and pointed at her.

“If you have any questions or impressions, it’s okay not to hold back.”

“That… isn’t that a bit too daring? I don’t know if it’s a life spell, but if we improve it like that…”

“Anyway, the battles of the present era are dominated by summoned creatures.”

“So we have to save more time. Summoners are basically to assist in the battles of their summons.”

To intervene in the battles of fast and strong summons, of course, fast and strong spells are required.

Surprisingly, Eolin nodded her head and shifted her gaze towards me.

“That’s right. That’s basic and common sense. But delayed spells are counter-intuitive? I think that’s perfect for Elcloud.”

“yes?”

“Now, let’s look at El Cloud’s side. First of all, there are two SS rank summons and two S ranks. Since they’re all Genshin summons, their magic consumption has been greatly reduced. Of course, their repatriation resistance is high.”

Medusha and Laurie shrugged while Eolin took a moment to catch her breath.

Letty, who was guarding the desk with Persia, blinked.

“This is enough to be able to fight well without the summoner doing anything. In particular, Letty’s range of skills is ridiculous, so he can deal with any situation flexibly. Indeed, opening a portal and summoning elements is a big help in their fight. could this be?”

“…that’s not it.”

Sylvia understood Eolin’s explanation with her calm, subdued eyes.

Eolin straightens her back and nods her head.

“The summoner assisting the summoners in battle is also a story when the level of each other is similar. To be honest, the current El Cloud is not very helpful in battle. After all, it’s a summons, so let’s play them separately. Okay?”

“yes.”

“Anyway, the important thing is that El Cloud needs a big and heavy shot. Small techniques are useless. You must have a special move that can be the final blow in the battle of SS ranks.”

Do delay spells have that much power?

When I showed all my disbelief, Eolin turned to the blackboard.

A thin piece of chalk floating in the air writes down complicated techniques without hesitation.

“As I explained earlier, delayed spells are a technique that uses time as a kind of resource. Since there is no concept of shortening the casting time itself, the power increases significantly. to refine it with

“How much longer the cast time usually increases…”

“A graduate of our academy can open a short-range transmission portal in 2 seconds. If you cast this as a delayed spell, it takes more than 10 seconds.”

“Ten seconds?”

In the battle of the higher-ranked summons, the time is no different than an eternity.

Of course, there is much to gain, so I would recommend it.

“Instead, you can open 10 portals at the same time instead of one. The casting time is 5 times, but the power is more than 10 times. You can think of it that way.”

“Still, holding on to one magic for 10 seconds…”

“Ah, that level of course has been improved. Once the spell is successfully constructed, you can forget about it. It will automatically activate when the time runs out. It’s not about holding on to the spell, it’s about perfecting it properly and then taking the time to mature it. .”

Alchemy of replacing casting time with the power of a spell.

What Eolin recommended was roughly such a technique.

It would be even more powerful if we could prepare in advance before the battle begins…

It is very unfortunate that we cannot respond immediately when necessary.

Of course, I have reliable summoners, so it’s not a big deal.

Elfriede, who saw the handwriting that continued throughout the explanation, muttered with a firm expression on her face.

The clean blackboard was suddenly filled with Eolin’s pen.

This professor is not a good writer either.

“Water and craftsmanship are very difficult. To learn delayed spells, to some extent…”

“It takes about 6 months to master it enough to be used in real life? I think I’m only learning this this semester. Oh, it suddenly became bothersome.

Eolin is quickly losing her motivation as if the medicinal effect of the snack has gone down.

As Sylvia and I stared at Elfriede, she brought out a new snack and presented it to her.

Persia, who has been listening intently to lectures so far, wants to try it and sends her jealous eyes.

“Master, I…”

“later.”

“yes!”

While he nodded his head eagerly, Eolin, who finished eating, turned to look at me.

“Are you listening to an in-depth lecture on summoning combat techniques?”

“yes.”

“Yeah. Strategic eyesight is essential if you want to make good use of delayed spells. Show me your timetable.”

Eolin, who adjusted our timetable, taught us a little more about the concept of delayed spells and then finished the class.

Because my name is my major, it was very serious for my first class.

“I’m glad there’s still time to adjust the timetable.”

“I know…”

I gave up on my dream of going to school four days a week, which had completely collapsed, and roughly countered it.

I didn’t even set a specific meeting place.

Finding Elena wasn’t too difficult.

Without taking out the communication card I had exchanged in advance, I approached the human barrier in the corner of the square.

An invisible wall was built around Elena, who was sitting on the bench.

He approached me without fear and started talking to me, and it seems that it is difficult to do that when you become a member of the royal family.

I quickly dug into it and brought her out.

“Elena.”

“Ah, Louise. You said you’d take me to the club today, didn’t you?”

Our nap club basically decided not to accept new members, but…

I’ve known Elena for a long time, so it’ll be fine.

In hindsight, our club has a much stricter membership system than a social club.

With that thought in mind, I started walking, and a familiar face ran behind me from the student council building in the distance.

“Uh?”

“Louis. Let’s run away.”

Medusha, who treated Michael as a cockroach, hurriedly tried to leave, but it was no use as long as she was inside the academy anyway.

As I stopped half-given, he grinned.

“Sister-in-law. Why are you going to die like that?”

“It’s because you always bring troublesome things.”

“Don’t do this here, are you preparing for an election or something?”

Medusha and Laurie responded with angry expressions, but Michael didn’t care much and smiled.

It’s obviously a cool smile, but now it feels a bit sly.

“It’s an election to win anyway… Besides, I’m still in office? Can you come over here for a second?”

“What else are you going to do this time…”

Persia also showed a distasteful reaction, but I gave him a glance and silenced him.

Michael helped me with the movement of the rebels during the last Christmas battle.

Occasionally, he brings up annoying things, but it’s hard to hate them.

Soon after, I moved to the student council room, and when I saw that the dean was present, I clicked inwardly.

Leaving the lectures from the first day and meeting them here.

Thanks to you, today’s agenda is roughly guessed.

“Chief?”

“Ah, El Cloud. Welcome. Did Eolin teach you well?”

The dean, who had greeted us politely, looked at our faces and refrained from speaking.

Michael gets to the point without delay, as always.

“Louis. Have you heard of rental summons?”

“Yes. That’s why the dean skipped lectures and had a meeting…”

“It’s such an urgent matter. If the borrowed summons cause a runaway in the academy, it’s irreversible.”

When I uttered the bones, Michael came to the defense.

but. The number of rental summons is very suspicious in many ways.

Persia, who jumped from the floor to the chair and from the chair to the desk, tilted her head.

“A runaway… All borrowed minions have normal links, right? But is there a runaway?”

“What. Is he better than any freshman?”

“Certainly a link is a reliable safeguard. But it’s never perfect.”

While the student council secretary was slightly surprised to hear about Persia, Michael countered.

Then the gazes inside the room came out and looked at Elfriede busily.

The existence of the two of us is proof that the link isn’t perfect.

“exactly…”

“It’s too late to respond after an accident. But it’s difficult to openly investigate the borrowed summons because they belong to other families.”

“Are you just sending a dimension watchdog to get rid of it? That’s their specialty, isn’t it?”

Michael bursts out laughing when I say something with a little bit of resentment.

“You know it’s not okay now? Because you fed him properly at the hearing…”

“Not me, but the Lord of the Ice Castle and the Marquess of Westwall…”

“So. What’s the deal with the borrowed minions and Lewis?”

Medusha brings back the story of her going to the mountain without her knowing.

but. Judging from the flow so far, there is no reason for us to be brought here.

The dean, who was only stroking his beard, takes over the role of Michael.

“Since we can’t blindly allow rental summons like this, we asked the families to visit and investigate.”

The method chosen by the student council and faculty was the most legal and common-sense kind.

However, it is unlikely that it will be permitted.

Because that’s like telling your business secrets openly.

Dimensional brokerage is a new business with a very promising future.

No sane people will ever allow it.

However, the subsequent explanation completely denied my expectations.

“But the guys who received the request put up a strange condition.”

“Condition?”

“An interview with Count Louis Elcloud. Once that was done, the reply came that he would permit a visit to investigate.”

“yes?”

I was genuinely perplexed by the dean’s answer.

The people who started the dimensional brokerage business this time were aristocratic families based in the capital.

Although El Cloud has been a prestigious family for a long time, they rarely leave the South, so their contact with them is dim.

Do they have any reason to suddenly find me?

I tried to answer the question on the spot, but no answer came to mind.

“You probably didn’t accept it, did you?”

“Not yet. Of course, you have to listen to El Cloud’s will to accept it or not.”

When Laurie asked in a bitter voice, the dean lightly shook his head and answered.

Medusha with a suppressed expression on her curiosity stopped me.

“Reject. I don’t have a very good feeling.”

“But the conditions are pretty good. We can set the time and place on our side…”

“I, really?”

If you were going to dig a trap or something, you wouldn’t have allowed such a thing…

Medusha and Lori also react strangely.

“Well, though…”

“It’s not strange that you want to make contact with a family that’s as big as El Cloud. You can tell just by looking at the kids who entered this time, right? I’m going to accompany you to the interview.”

At this point, I was curious too, but I was concerned about the Demon King’s warning.

Didn’t he say that he felt a familiar energy from the borrowed summons?

When I remembered that fact, I felt even more compelled to accept the offer.

‘What if the rental pet business is really related to demons? Wouldn’t it be a sin to let it go without knowing it?’

The demons that fought last Christmas were definitely targeting me.

If you refuse as it is, there is a high possibility that they will commit terrorism using borrowed summons without hesitation.

If we’re going to run into each other, it would be better to face each other under favorable conditions.

I made up my mind in that direction, but the Demon Lord didn’t say anything.

Like I said last time, I’m sure you’re enjoying my anguish itself.

“…Give me your detailed plans.”

“Louis!”

It is no wonder that Medusha was terrified.

I did not tell anyone the information I heard from the Demon King.

Michael, who obtained my permission, waved his hand as if not to worry and explained the plan.

“The interview location is a premium box seat at the Royal Opera House. It’s a place where Esshas comes and goes, so management is thorough. Not only that, but also people on our side can’t access it recklessly.”

“Ummm…”

“The date is this Saturday evening. It’s time for the drama to be in full swing. Isn’t this enough?”

Michael’s choice was reasonable.

If you want to proceed more safely than that, you’ll need to accompany Eshas as well.

Medusha’s lack of pods shows just how perfect the plan is.

“Can we really just talk?”

“Undoubtedly. We’ve checked it several times. It’s a very clear agreement.”

“I know.”

“master…”

The dean and the student council are relieved by clenching their fists.

In order to persuade the summons in the club room, I had to reveal the Demon King’s warning.

Only then did Medusha, a little bit convinced, put her chin on the table with a dissatisfied expression on her face.

“If that ever happened, I’ll tell you sooner…”

“I’m sorry. I wasn’t in a good mood back then…”

“This weekend, the handmaiden will accompany you.”

After accepting Sylvia’s proposal and having a hectic week, it’s time for an interview.

I headed to the opera house in an unfamiliar suit.

Because it is a royal facility, the dress code is extremely strict.

Even an artifact inspection device is installed at the entrance.

As I walked down the hallway leaving the old wand and the summoner’s book in hand, the dean who came in first approached me and gave me spells I didn’t know the name of.

Various protective and warning spells.

Even the delay spell that I am learning right now is added.

“Okay. If this is enough, the ultimate skill of an SS-ranked summoned creature will survive at least once.”

“Excuse me, sir, but the use of spells in the theater… ah, nothing.”

The theater staff, who was going to warn you too late, found out the dean’s identity and hurriedly backed away.

Also the king’s uncle.

The brand of royalty is no joke.

As I passed the dark hallway and moved towards the box seat, the maid in a dress hugged me to my side.

A little shy, but more reliable than that.

Confident that there was no problem with this, when I opened the door of the box seat, I saw the interviewees who had come in first.

The representatives of the families who participated in the dimensional brokerage business were familiar with their faces in advance, so they could be recognized quickly, but…

A lady sitting like a queen in the middle of them is unfamiliar.

Even considering the dress code of the Royal Theatre, a very bold and bewitching outfit.

Her intense presence and gently curved horns hinted at her identity.

“Ma, Demon World Summoned?”

“It’s Jinshin. That’s an S rank.”

Usually, demonic summons have parts of their bodies twisted…

She looks very human.

If it hadn’t been for the horns, I might not have recognized it.

As my minions prepare for battle, and the handmaiden pushes me behind my back.

The demon in question watched me silently without even moving.

She got up from her seat very slowly so as not to irritate this side, and lowered her posture as well.

Are you trying to hit me with horns like that?

Even while I was thinking such absurd thoughts, the altitude was infinitely lowered.

With a meaningful smile, she didn’t stop as she put her knees on the floor.

“Wait, what are you doing…”

“It is an honor to see you again, Your Majesty.”

Finally, with her hands on the floor, she bowed her head deeply, expressing complete obedience.

Beyond defenseless, the attitude to the point of appearing slightly submissive.

It is very disconcerting that the back of the head and the well-shaped back are exposed.

At the time of the re-conferment of the Count of El Cloud, even when I swore allegiance to the royal family, I ended up kneeling on only one knee…

It is so obedient that it cannot make any further demands.

Even with the King and Essha in front of them, it is rare that they do it this way.

“Wow, what are you doing? Wake up!”

“I’ll do it as a squad.”

As I hurriedly got her up, I suddenly turned my attention to the heads of state who were present.

They looked hazy, as if they had not seen anything.

There is no embarrassment or any expression of emotion in any way.

“What is this…”

Then she met my gaze again and smiled faintly.

I began a confused interview as I heard the dean closing the door.