I came to the Beast Demon Guild. I asked if Nephi-san was there, and she was right. The person at the counter calls me over.

Welcome. Takuto-san. Is today's business about summoning a magic stone and making a contract with that child?

Yes. I also wanted to ask you about your horse's equipment.

I got it. I've got some great equipment. Okay, let's go ahead and get to the summoning room.

Please.

We speak on the way to the summoning room, guided by Nephi.

'I'm amazed that you really feed a white horse,'

It was pretty hard work. I'm pretty proud of myself, and I got to eat all my food.

But that's not all that bad, is it?

Do you know...

'Of course. I'll take the painstaking effort to get the summoned beast I want into the fold. Because this is one of the best moments for us summoners.

I certainly can't seem to deny that I just experienced that moment. Oh, by the way, I forgot about that mysterious being.

''Did you encounter an unidentified mysterious being at the back of the cave?

'Yes. Apparently he didn't like being on the territory, so I decided to do what he said and leave, and he gave me this.

''Flame Demon Stone...I see. That's a good thing I took your advice.

You sound like you know what you're talking about, don't you?

'Yes, sir. But I'm afraid I can't identify the entity that Mr. Tact encountered.

Hmm? So you have a clue, but you can't identify it? What does that mean?

Perhaps Mr. Tact has gone into the Mount Yellow Mountains.

I've never heard of this mountain. Is it a volcano?

Yes, sir. Yes, a volcano that can be seen from the royal castle. This is the mountain where the fox monsters rule.

Hoh. The fox is famous for its nine tails. I don't think that was a nine-tailed fox because he gave me a Fire Demon Stone.

''Fox monsters are highly intelligent and can use a variety of techniques. From what Takuto-san told me, he must have been a very high-ranking fox.

'Well, what would have happened if you'd ignored the advice?'

You've been put out to charcoal.

Right! Oh, that was close. I'm glad I didn't piss you off.

While talking about it, we arrived during the summoning process.

I'm running out of magic stones, so I made a lot of them around here, and I'm ready to go. I immediately make a contract with the liqueur.

''Unicorn Horse, I've made a contract with Liqueur.

The contract was successfully signed and the info was played. The contract is now complete. The number of summoned beasts that can join us is now down to 13.

Next, it's time to summon the magic stone. This time it's a normal demon stone summon, using the fire demon stone I just got!

If I fail, I feel too sorry for that mysterious being... and I execute the magic stone summoning.

The magic stone dances around the flame magic stone and is sucked into the magic circle, but there is no response. Oh no, it failed!

But then the magic circle exploded. What the hell! What is this? This is the first time I've ever done this!

Furthermore, a pillar of fire rises from the magic circle. And as the pillar of fire disappears, and the fire sparks rain down, the girl in the center of the magic circle is again in the center of the magic circle. I'm getting used to this pattern.

However, the race is neither a dragonet nor an elf. The clothes she's coming in are a priestess outfit, and the sparks of fire that are still falling are somewhat mysterious. But her priestess outfit was different from the norm, it was a mini-skirt. This is a habit that I don't intend to show you.

Her hair was white in color. Her hair style is short hair in a ponytail. That's fine, but there are things that stand out more than the hair style. It is a long white tail with white fox ears and fluffy white tail.

Yes, she was a fox serian beast. We just talked about it earlier, so don't get weirdly predictable.

She can't sit still, and her bright red eyes are tinted with fright as I approach. Apparently, this girl seems to be very cautious. It's been a long time since I've had this look in my eyes.

I stop approaching and sit there, waiting for her to talk to me.

In the meantime, I do a status check. It seems that my summoning magic has been leveled up with the summoning just now. I also made a lot of magic stones, so my alchemy had gone up as well.

While I'm checking the status, he approaches me fearfully, observing me. This is a serious case.

And then he summons up the courage to call out to me.

''Oh, um... were you the one who called me out?''

Oh. The Summoner's Tact.

Mr. Tact, what's your name?

I've had time to think about it, so I answer immediately.

'How about a love fire with a love fire (renka)?'

"Love Fire...

'If you don't like it, I'll think of something else. What do you think?

The fox ears and tail wagging. What's the reaction to this?

I think it's a nice name... and I like it.

Yeah. That's good.

That was a move you made when you liked it.

'Um...I don't know if I can be of any help to you...but I'd appreciate it...please, please.'

I'm still scared and nervous. I do want to commend you on a job well done.

The pleasure's mine. It's a pleasure to meet you.

When I stroke his head, his ears and tail jump up in surprise at first, but after a while, his ears turn into droopy ears and his tail wags in time with my nudging. Interesting. Now, let's check Love Fire's status.

Name Love Fire (Renka) Cerian Beast Lv 1

Vitality 15
Magical power 12
Strength 15
Defensive Strength 8
Agility 15
Dexterity value 10

skill

Swords Lv 1, fire magic Lv 1, foxfire Lv 1, presence detection Lv 1

The number of summons that can be used as companions is now 12.

I guess Love Fire's status is average. But there's one skill I'm interested in. Yes, the sword! I knew it was there. It's not on the list of skills I can get, so it's a skill that's released under some special conditions. I want it so badly!

I'm sorry. I'm not. The focus is on fire magic and foxfire. Foxfire is probably the same unique skill as Setia's tree magic. Perhaps flame magic might be the same, but considering the flame magic stone, I think flame magic is most likely a higher skill than fire magic.

But sword skills, fire magic, and foxfire. An all-rounder's style? When I think about that...

Jeez.

Gaze attacks from behind. It's Lily and the others. I'm afraid of what's to come, so let's stop stroking them.

When I let go of his hand, Love Fire makes a sad face. And these words.

"Stop, are you going to put away?

I have pain in my chest... what an attack! But when we resume, Lily and the others are scared.

'I'm sorry. I just want to introduce you to some of my love fire friends.

You're a... mate?

Yeah. It's okay. You're all good girls, you know. And you can call me whatever you want.

Is everything okay?

Yeah.

Love Fire turns over with a red face. What, what? This response.

'Well then...hmm...'

Hmm? I couldn't hear you because you were so small. But Love Fire looked up and said clearly.

'Can I call you Takuto big brother?'

It's been shot out! I thought I had brother tolerance, but I didn't have any! Just the "o" makes it so much fresher! No, I'm confused.

No?

Don't look like you're about to cry! I reply hurriedly.

'Of course you can,'

'Thank you!　Takt brother!

Then he jumps into my chest. Koihi happily calls me big brother when I stop her. I'm a little embarrassed.

While I'm embarrassed, behind me--

geezer.

There was a group of lillies who continued their gaze attacks. So, let's introduce ourselves. First, Lily greets them cheerfully.

''I'm Lily!

Huh?

The love fire hides behind my back. Lily mouths, "Gunn. Where did you learn it from?

'What are you going to do to surprise me...well, I'm Aeon. I'll be your big sister.

Aeon....sis?

'Yes!　Best regards. Love Fire

Yes!

'Ah!　You're always cheating, Aeon!　Lilly too!

Huh?

The love fire that hides behind my back. Lilly. You look like you're tormenting me. Well, I'm the one who tells you.

"Sorry," I said. I didn't mean to scare you, you know. Instead, I say, "Her name is Lily. She's the first summoner I ever summoned.

'Yes!　I'm the biggest sister you've ever known.

Lilly... sister.

'Yes!　Nice to meet you. Koibito-chan.

...Yes?

I managed to introduce myself. The love fire remained hidden behind my back, and finally, Setia.

''My name is Setia. It's nice to meet you.

Yes. Setia, big sister.

'Huh, it's embarrassing to be called a sissy, isn't it?

Thus, Love Fire's self-introduction was over. It may seem like a lot of work, but he was able to say hello properly. Then it will be all right.

Name Tact Intermediate Summoner Lv3

Vitality 37
Magical power 74
Strength 27
Defensive Strength 18
Agility 24
Dexterity value 53

skill

Fighting lv1 Kicking lv12 Staff lv15 Summoning magic lv18 -> lv19 Alchemy lv7 -> lv9 Mining lv12　
Felling Lv 10 Dismantling Lv 14 Appraisal Lv 9 Identification Lv 15 Wind Magic Lv 19 Fire Magic Lv 19　
Earth magic Lv18 Water magic Lv19 Dark magic Lv18 Light magic Lv22 Lightning magic Lv15　
Explosive magic Lv 15 Wood magic Lv 15 Ice magic Lv 15 Space-time magic Lv 13 Reading Lv 5　
Cooking Lv 18 Feeding Lv 5 Fishing Lv 5 Synchro Lv 2