I logged into the game. Then I saw the love fire. What's going on with him, he looks frightened.

Hi...there are so many people...

When I went downstairs with Love Fire, there were a lot of players... hey. And there's something going on. Apparently Lily and the red-haired girl are arguing with each other.

'Oh, it's Tact!

Hm!　That's your summoner?　It doesn't sound like a big deal.

'My brother Tact... no big deal...'

Love Fire makes a clenched fist and is quietly angry. He's just an adult, as long as he doesn't jump on it. Some of them can't stand it.

'Ah, here we are!　I won't allow you to say any more bad things about Tact!

I'm good!　If you can do it, go ahead and do it!

Tact!　Permission to duel!
Scum!　Give me permission to duel!

I don't know if that's what you're saying... I just came in and I don't know the state of affairs... Then one of the players stops the red-haired girl.

'Fireworks, you can't win,' she says. I won't say anything bad about you, so don't try to duel me.

Who are you talking to?　If you can't do anything without me, just shut up and give me permission if you're a bum who can't do anything without me!

...... Yes.

Battered? No, I can't say that too strongly, because I'm indebted to Lily and the others. And her name is Hanabi, isn't it? That's one kanji difference from "love fire".

"Understandable!　The only thing left to do is you out there!

'You can't do that here. If you're going to start a fight, do it outside.

Fighting in the store is bad manners. It's not a matter of saying it's okay because it's not open.

'Huh?　Who are you to tell me what to do?

It's for you. This is my store. You can't start a fight in here. If you don't do what I tell you to do, I'll have to throw you out.

"That's so lame...

Seeing the battle stance of the fireworks, Lily and the others try to move to protect me, but I use my synchro skill.

'All of you, stay out of it.'

'Are you sure?　The "Tact

"Oh.

Huh!

The fireworks strike at me. I dodge the attack, grab the fireworks by the neck and lift them up.

'Wha!　This!　Let me go, you coward!

He swings his arms and legs around, but unfortunately he can't reach them.

Lily and the others are looking at the scene and making a face like they're having a bad day.

''Ku!　This!　Hah-nah-nah-nah!

The fireworks are even more violent because of the look on Lily and the others' faces, but it's strange because it's rather cute to see them flailing around so desperately.

'Yes, yes. So what's going on here?

I'll tell you about it. First of all, I'm sorry the fireworks took a swing at you. Look, you should apologize too. You know it's wrong to riot in a store and hit people, right?

I'm... sorry.

He's a surprisingly straightforward kid. He seems to have calmed down, so I forgive him for hitting me and put him down on the ground.

'My name is TAKUMA, and I'm using the romanized name because it sounds like a game name. You can call me Takuma normally. I'm the summoner who summoned Drago Newt after you.

Is this kid a dragonet?

What?　What's wrong with Dragoneut?

'Not bad, but it's the first time I've been outside of Lily and the others. I'm surprised.

If you ask me, you look like Lily and her friends in the beginning, with your clothes and all. It was a blind spot that I didn't notice. I'm going to have to tell you who I am.

I'm Tact. I'm Tact, I'm Lily's Summoner.

'The little girl Summoner's name is Tact? How do you say... do you have any tips on how to be an honest and kind dragonet?

'There's no way that's true...Lily and her friends have been like that from the beginning.

I've always wanted a girl who's just as nice and straightforward.

Yeah... yeah.

The fire of anger is in the fireworks. You stepped through a land mine.

'Fireworks!　Listen to that!

We were talking at close range, you could hear that.

'I heard you. I'm sorry about that. I'm sorry for being a girl who isn't a straightforward...

Fireworks turned away sullenly.

'I'm having trouble with my character as such.

I don't think so.

Do you know what ...... is?

Yeah.

I've only seen a little bit of the exchange, but I could tell that they're close. Maybe it's a special relationship, though. Now, let's get to the point.

"So what was the reason for the fight?

'Uh... when Lily-sama brags about how strong she is, the fireworks bare the rivalry and just go on.

I see. So it's my fault, too.

I'm sorry to hear that. "I'm sorry about that. I didn't mean to hurt Lily and the others. I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable.

It's not that I don't like it or anything. I'm just trying to make things clearer.

I told you not to get into a duel because you'd lose.

Hearing this, Hanabi turned her angry gaze to Takuma....I see.

'Alright. I'll allow you to duel. Is that all right with Lily and the others?

'Of course!　It's a game!

'I wish!　I'm going to pay you back!

Takuma panics when I allow a duel.

'Oh, hey!?'

'Surely there's a level difference or something, was it Fireworks?　It's going to be a tough duel for her to win.

If you know that, why!

Because Hanabi understands that and wants you to fight Lily.

Probably, Hanabi-chan knows she will lose. Still, I guess it makes sense for Hanabi-chan to challenge Lily to a fight.

'The duel will take place on the field.

Can I have a look around?

I'm going to be a referee!

In the end, the duel was to take place on the Sikh Road, with the players observing. The judges were also left to the players who came forward themselves to be fair.

Lily takes out her Reepling's great sword. The fireworks are bare-handed. You're in good hands.

'Hajime!'

Fight!
Fire!

We use our skills on each other. Fireworks blaze. I've never seen that skill before.

"Uh-huh!　Deadly Fire is a skill that burns anyone it touches!　You touch this one and you'll be burned whole.

He explains it to me. That's sweet. But I'd deduct points for giving you a hand in a duel.

Then he takes a stance and they both start running.

'Hey!　Heavy Slash!
'Hah!　Straight!

Lily's big sword and the fireworks' punches collide, and the fireworks are blown clean off.

Uh-oh...I thought I was going to feint or something, but I didn't expect a head-on collision. That's the act of crashing head-on into a dump truck on a bicycle. It's inevitable that this will happen. The crowd is awestruck.

"Ha, fireworks!

Takuma's sad cry echoes through the dueling field. It's like watching some kind of shameful contrast.

'I've won!　Takt!

Lily comes back with a happy smile. I offer her my head. Yes, yes. You just have to pet it. Now, do you think the fireworks are safe?

Hmm, what am I...

Master Lily blew me away. I told you.

Oh, shut up!　Shut up!　Next!　Hey, you cool, blue-haired, flat-chested, no-nonsense kid!　Game on!

An unprecedented killing spirit emanates from Ion.

''...Fine. I'm going to make sure you never talk so cocky again.

You can guess the consequences. She's the kind of girl who would have a head-on collision with Lily. Aeon's a sitting duck, just like Lily. It's a rag bag.

You better watch your mouth when you learn that lesson.

That being said, Hanabi stubbornly refuses to admit defeat and challenges Setia and Love Fire to a fight. Setia thought it would be tough, but Setia shoots Hanabi in the leg with her bow and arrow. Then the effect of the arrow makes the fireworks poisonous, and he binds the fireworks with a bind bind and chokes them.

''What's the matter?''　Are you going to do something about it?　The poison will kill you, don't you think?

'Then get rid of these vines!　Fight fair and square!

Oh, no.

I don't know who he looks like at all... or is it just me?

Love Fire blinked away. Closing the distance in an instant, a glass sword catches the fireworks' neck.

'Do you want to... surrender...?　If you don't, I'll take your head off.

I surrender.

The duel is now over. Hanabi-chan was completely sulking.

''...Hey. What am I going to do?

'You know how hard Hanabi-chan fought for Takuma, right?　Then you have something to say, don't you?

Oh...

I'm sure Hanabi wanted Takuma to recognize his strength as well. I think he wanted to see Takuma hold Lily and the others by the shoulders and prove that he was strong too.

Then Luke came out of the crowd.

'Thanks for your help. Mr. Takt. You don't know this, Takuto-san, but there have been other reports of sub-race summonses besides him, right?　It's all men, though.

'Huh. Did you come up with a male dragonet or something?

I don't see any. The most common subspecies are goblins and lizardmen. I think it wouldn't be surprising if we could summon a dryad or something.

Uh-oh. Luke slipped up, too. Did this guy come out to step on a land mine? You like things.

'Goblin Summoner is a sissy moe...I'll have to post it on the board.

What are you doing to the dryads with these goblins!

'There it is!　It's that one!

What?　We're all curious about it too!　And I won't do anything about it!

I tap Luke on the shoulder.

'Luke... you're not allowed to go near Setia.

Mr. Tact?

Why are you surprised? It's a natural step.

Later, Luke was taken away by Tyrol, who was in the gallery. Let's hope he's okay.

Afterwards, I'm going to consult with Tyrol and his friends. The reason is this.

'Sheep won't add me to the list of summonses!

You've identified it?

Yes, sir.

Now, what's the cause? I can think of...something.

'When I became an intermediate summoner, the release of some summons was broadcast in the info, so maybe that's why?'

Maybe that's it. We're going to go level up in a hurry!

'Oh. Good luck.

'Hang on!　My sheep!

Think they're okay? I'm a bit worried, but I have some things to do.

I then head to the Beast Demon Guild. And try the synthetic summoning with Tsukimu. In fact, Miki pointed out a possibility earlier.

''You need one summoned beast to summon a spirit synthesis.

I'm not sure if it's as Miki expected... or if I'm right yet, but it's worth aiming for.

That's why I summon a list of characters that could be my opponent.

The magic stone is sucked into the magic circle and the magic circle shines. And the one summoned is the caterpillar. Love Fire pulls back a bit. Well, it can't be helped, can it? Now, what's the name...I'll just use the name of the first butterfly that came to mind.

Name Monsiro, Green Caterpillar Lv 1.

Life force 5
Magical power 10
Strength 5
Defensive Strength 8
Agility 2
Dexterity value 8

skill

Viscosity Lv 1　

I took it from the name of a famous butterfly. I didn't want to use Kanji characters, so I decided to use Katakana. But it's not a name to give to a green caterpillar.

Well, let's make another one a snake. My target is a sea snake. According to Miki, there is a possibility that two of these snakes can become a hydra. Well, let's go for it!

So I performed a list summon.

Same as before, successful summoning. Now, let's name it. We're going to play the game here!

Name: Seguro Snake Lv 1

Vitality 16
Magical power 2
Strength 10
Defensive Strength 6
Agility 8
Dexterity value 8

skill

Biting Lv 1, coiled Lv 1, poison Lv 1, heat detection Lv 1.

If it's a black sea snake, I win. If it's colorful, I'm done. Now that I'm done summoning, let's go level up.