You're the one who called us here? You're going to make some kind of a joke out of an abomination, and then...

The first thing that opens the door is that the man who lunges at Virum is strangled and forcibly silenced by none other than Virum.

The people around him, who are looking at him with anger, are struck by a killing spirit that far exceeds that of the people around him.

The people who are being killed by the order of magnitude greater than that are barely conscious, but their limbs are trembling like newborn fawns.

"Ville, calm down. We're here to talk, right?

'Master, I understand how you feel, but I can't help you if I don't talk to you first, can I?

Hearing their words, Vilm released the man who had locked them up, and turned his attention to Shazar, who had brought them in.

I'm sure I told you to bring anyone with you, but I also said 'someone who wants to listen to you'. I'd like to ask the guy who gets involved the moment he comes into view to leave, please?

I'm sorry, Mr. Wilm. "I'm sorry, Mr. Wilm, but I've explained it well enough to him and the others who have brought him here... I'm afraid his dislike for the human race was greater than most...

The freed man coughed repeatedly and stared at Virum evasively, but didn't say anything, perhaps remembering the killing spirit that had just been slammed into him.

The others also don't seem to have very good feelings towards Virum.

'Huh, I guess we'd better get on with it. Shazar, take me to a place called the training camp.

All right. Come on.

The others rush to get there as Shazar starts to walk away.

They seem to have even added fear to their feelings towards the Wyrm.

(The outside world is a lot of trouble, isn't it?)

Letting out an unintentional sigh, Virm let out a sigh and walked after Shazar and the others.





A short walk away was an arena-like facility.

A large oval-shaped table and chairs for a number of people were set up, wondering when they had carried it.

After confirming that everyone was seated, Virum opened his mouth.

Now, it is up to you to decide whether or not you believe in what I am about to tell you. But please don't use that as an excuse to get involved with us. I'll answer all of your questions in one go, and you are not allowed to interrupt me in the middle.

Some nodded without hesitation, some nodded while thinking about something, and some nodded while looking dissatisfied.

After confirming that they all nodded, Virum began to speak.

That the abomination people call an abominable child is a baby that possesses an abnormally enormous amount of magical power.

The change to black eyes and black hair is a change in pigmentation caused by the accumulation of magical power.

"The cause of the annihilation is the accumulation of enormous magical power and the runaway of magical power due to the uncontrollable accumulation of magical power.

"There are ways to prevent annihilation, and it is difficult to do so nowadays.

The expression on the faces of those who had been told what they had never imagined was possible was one of astonishment.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one. Do you have any questions so far?

After speaking to a certain extent, Vilm asks Shazar and his friends if they have any questions, but all in all, their expressions are stiff.

I'm sure you're not the only one who's noticed that the annihilation of a year later is inevitable, but you've made solid progress. I won't be convinced until you explain to me why and how it happened.

The young tiger-beast woman among Shazar and the others asks a question, and the pompous man who was strangled earlier starts to make a scene in his flight.

''Yes, that's right! And you have no proof of anything you're saying! You can't trust any of the nonsense the Abomination says!

I yell at him to vent his frustration.

'Thanks for the predictable reaction. I knew you would say that, and I've been in touch with someone who can prove it. Shazar, can I yell at you?

Okay, now? I don't mind, but...

Well, I read it! You're going to pretend you're going to call me like that and get the hell out of here! Don't think that the shallow wisdom of an abomination is going to work!

Shazar is upset by Virum's request, which doesn't change his expression, and the pompous man who is shouting abuse at him as if he were a demon.

It's a good idea to get Shazar's permission, and Virum, who got Shazar's permission, stands up with his eyes closed and begins to focus his magic power.

O red souled one...

Wyrm's voice reverberates through the space, despite the fact that it is outdoors haz.

I, the Seeker, Thou art (from the earth)...

A wildly beautiful red magical light blows out of Wyrm's body.



Shazar and the others, even the man who was making the noise, are stunned by the scene.

I will return to the ashes of the avengers...

A torrent of red light transformed itself into a blazing fire and swirled and flew around Virum, the main source of its magical power.

''Advent, Princess Blazefernir,''

As soon as the name is uttered, the blazing flames converge and begin to form a human form.

It was Hinori, the spirit of the hawk, who controls the flame, that emerged from the flames that scattered like a bullet.

Ha...what? So, a higher spirit...?

I mean, that's ridiculous... Only a handful of summoners have signed up for this kind of thing...

''Well, wait. There wasn't a high-level spirit with wings like that, was there?

Hinori opens her eyes as if responding to the buzzing voices around her.

''Virum, it's been a while. I'm glad you called out to me.''

I'm glad you responded, too. Hinori.

He smiles softly and fondly at Wyrm.

'Meldina and Cunaria too. Are you getting along with Wyrm?''

Yes, it's been a while. Hinori-sama. Ville has helped me in so many ways.

'Hinori-sama, it's been a long time. Master teaches me so many things and I enjoy every day!

'Well, that's good to hear.'

He also gave Meldina and Cunaria a look of affection.

While the others besides Vilm and the others were stunned, the first one to regain consciousness was still Shazar.

''I'm sorry, Virum-kun. I, is that summoning magic? If that's the case, then she's a spirit... a high level spirit, considering she's humanoid, but how the hell did she...?

But I guess I still haven't fully recovered.

I can't hide the turmoil that floats around the edges of my words.

'Shazar, before I explain that to you, let me correct you on one thing.

Correction....?

Shazar gulps and clears his throat.

The others are waiting for Vilm's words with bated breath.

'She's not a higher spirit.'

At those words, the tension in the air relaxes slightly...

'She's a spirit animal, a spirit animal, even higher up than the higher spirits.

Immediately after that, everyone except Virum and the other three were enveloped in further astonishment and confusion.

Spiritual beasts.

In the history of the world, it's rare to even be able to confirm their appearance, much less the existence of anyone who made a contract with a spirit beast.

''Ughhhh, it's a lie! Spiritual beasts are spirits that only appear in the stories of legends! You, the abomination, can't sign a contract!

The upset, pompous man, partly out of disgust for the abomination (Virum), says something he shouldn't say in front of the spirit beast (Hinori).

Suddenly, an even more intimidating pressure that surpasses the order of magnitude of the killing spirit received from Virum just now descends on the place.

I don't care what you think of me, but I won't allow you to insult my master, Virum.

The temperature inside the arena suddenly rises and it becomes like a desert.

It's hard to believe that he had a gentle smile on his face just a few moments ago, a spirit beast (Hinori) with an expression that could be shot to death with just a glance.

That man, who was directed too much killing intent directly at him, fainted as all kinds of liquid dripped from all over his face and body.

Seeing this, Shazar hurriedly kneels down and begs for forgiveness.

''Seh, spirit beast-sama! I beg you to calm your anger! I'll give this man a hard time! I won't let them do this again, so please! Please...!

Looking at the desperate Shazar, Hinori shifts his gaze to Virum.

''Hinori, forgive him this time. Because this discussion will benefit us all.

'....Very well. I'll stand up to my Lord and let it go by the water this time only. But you'll remember that. Not next time.

Oh, thank you!

As Shazar bows his head, others besides the unconscious man join him in apologizing.

Shazar wakes the unconscious man up and explains the situation.

He makes him promise not to do it again, and then Virum resumes the conversation.

Now let's get back to it. I was raised by my parents in secrecy, and of course, within a year I was in danger of disappearing. I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do anything about it.

I fell in love with the Lord when I was a child. It's what you guys call love at first sight. I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.

It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of this article.

It's a good thing that you're able to do this," he said. It's a good thing that I'm able to get more magic than my own magical capacity, so I've evolved from a higher level spirit to a spirit animal.

Hinori talks nostalgically.

"Hinori's help is the only reason I'm alive. If it wasn't for her, I would have followed the same path of annihilation as the other abominations.

Virum cowered his shoulders.

After listening to the story, they can't believe it, but they can't help but believe it because there is a spirit beast (Hinori) that they have never seen before.

This is the end of my story. You have to keep your promise, okay? Shazar.

Yes. Of course, Mr. Virum. You are not allowed to touch or respond to Virum and his friends excessively. Do you understand?

The faces nodded in unison and spoke one apology after another.

''Mr. Virum, I apologize for not trusting your story. I am the representative of this city, my name is Sierra. Let me promise you that I will help you if you need any help.

The tiger-beast woman who had just said that she couldn't be trusted based on her story alone, bowed her head honestly.

''I'm Assem. I'm the organizer of the production guild. I'm a blacksmith by profession. I deeply regret doubting you for signing a contract with the Spiritual Beast that controls the flame. I am sorry. If there's anything I can do to help you, I'd love to help you.

The man who apologized next was a small but muscular and granular dwarf man.

To the dwarves, the spirit animal of fire was the equivalent of a god, a being worthy of belief, and so they had no qualms about admitting their disapproval of their principal, Wyrm.

I'm sorry, Wilm, I'm really sorry. I'm the manager of the merchants' guild, Nana Terra. It's a good idea to stop by our guild and tell them that they can learn more about us if they need anything.

The one who bowed her head with an accented tone was a fox-beast woman.

Perhaps because of her job, she was used to splitting it up.

And there was also an intention to have some connection between Virum and the spirit beast.

''...I'm sorry. I'm Bazelard, a diplomat of the Humane Kingdom.

The last person to bow was the human who had made a fuss after meeting Virum and the others.

It seems that he is still reluctant to bow to the abomination, and although it was not a straightforward apology, the disgusted expression on his face that he showed at the beginning was still there.

''I accept your apology. I'm going to use this city as a base to learn a lot of things for a while, so I'll rely on you at that time.

Each of them may have had their own agendas, but the apologies from all of them meant that the sting had faded from the atmosphere, even though Virum's tone hadn't changed.

It seems the conversation is over. It seems the conversation is over. Wyrm, give me another shout. Meldina, Cunaria, and Virum, you're going to get along with them, right?'

'Oh, thanks for the day, Hinori. I'll rely on you again.

Hinori-sama, I look forward to seeing you again.

'I understand! Good luck, Hinori-sama!

After the farewell greetings are finished, Virum uses his magic power to create a gate that sends Hinori back.

Hinori disappeared behind the gate while winking at Virum and the others with a 'Bye!

The summoning and repatriation of the Spiritual Beast (Hinori).

It's not hard to imagine that even this alone requires magic power that one person can't provide.

Shazar and the others look at Virum, who is unperturbed despite the fact that he is consuming an enormous amount of magic power, and once again recognize that the story of the Abomination (Virum) is true.

After finishing their story, Virum and his friends received their adventurer's guild-issued identification cards and set out to explore the city.