After moments of silence filled with astonishment and confusion, a murmur spread among the students in the hall. Their eyes were fixed on the magical circle, still fading, and the strange boy in unfamiliar clothes standing beside Lizzy.
"She summoned a human?!" "This is impossible! No one can summon a being from another world!" "Is this a successful summon?"
Amidst the chatter, a man with an imposing presence stepped forward. Dressed in a deep blue robe, he was easily recognized as one of the academy's instructors. His gaze shifted between Lizzy and Suzuki with a neutral expression before he spoke in a calm but audible voice: "It seems we have an unprecedented case here."
The students fell silent as they realized their teacher was about to intervene. He turned his attention to Lizzy and asked seriously: "What happened here, Lizzy? Can you explain?"
Lizzy swallowed nervously before answering in a steady voice despite her obvious discomfort: "I performed the ritual exactly as instructed, but... instead of summoning a magical creature, this boy appeared."
The teacher shifted his gaze to Suzuki, then said thoughtfully: "Hmm... This is unprecedented. However, since the ritual was completed and the seal between you two is established, this summon is considered legitimate. We will determine whether it is successful or not through an evaluation. You both have three days to prepare, after which we will assess the bond between you as master and companion."
He then turned to address the remaining students: "That will be all for today. You may leave."
As his words concluded, the students slowly began to depart, their eyes still filled with astonishment and doubt.
Later Inside the Students' Dormitory
Lizzy entered her room, with Suzuki following behind, looking around in surprise. The room was modest— a small bed, a wooden desk, and a medium-sized wardrobe. But what caught Suzuki's attention the most was the single bed.
Raising an eyebrow, he said with a playful grin: "Only one bed? Don't tell me I have to sleep on the floor?"
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Lizzy’s face flushed slightly as she crossed her arms and replied, "Of course not! It’s just… I didn't expect to share my room with anyone."
Suzuki sat on the edge of the bed, then turned to her with a serious expression. "Alright, let's put that aside for now. I need to understand what’s going on here. You summoned me, but I wasn't supposed to be here, was I?"
Lizzy nodded slowly: "Yes... I was supposed to summon a magical creature to help me with the upcoming test, but it seems the ritual failed and brought you here instead."
Suzuki chuckled lightly: "Well, I consider myself special, but I didn’t expect to be summoned as a magical creature."
He then lay back on the bed, staring at the ceiling. "So, what happens now? Is there any way to send me back to my world?"
Lizzy hesitated for a moment before speaking quietly: "No one knows. The summoning process is complex, and it’s never happened before that a human was summoned. But... one thing is certain—the bond between us, master and companion, can never be broken."
Suzuki sat up again, his eyes glinting with thought: "So, I have to stay with you all the time?"
Lizzy nodded: "Yes. From now on, we are bound by this relationship. You can't stray too far from me, or you will feel intense pain."
Suzuki paused for a moment, then smiled with a playful tone: "This is like a forced marriage, huh?"
Lizzy's face turned crimson once more as she shouted: "It's not like that!"
Suzuki laughed softly before lying back down. After a few moments of silence, Lizzy decided to speak seriously: "By the way, there’s something I need to tell you."
Suzuki sat up, now giving her his full attention. She continued: "My goal is to reach the top at the Royal Academy in the Kingdom of Humans."
Raising an eyebrow in curiosity, Suzuki asked: "The Royal Academy? What exactly is that?"
Lizzy took a deep breath before explaining: "Here, in the Elf Kingdom, we study magic for four years. In the final year, we take a major test, and if we pass, we are transferred to the capital, 'Athena,' in the Kingdom of Humans, where we study at the Royal Academy. There, we learn from the elite sorcerers and compete to reach the top."
Suzuki asked with curiosity: "And why do you want to do that?"
Lizzy hesitated for a moment, then spoke in a quiet voice: "My mother is very ill... she suffers from a rare disease, and the cure can only be granted by the King of Humans. The only way to get it... is to be first at the academy."
A heavy silence followed before Suzuki smiled and said in a tone that was both lighthearted and serious: "Despite everything you're going through, you’ve never given up? Well, I admire people who don’t quit."
He sat up straight, looking at her with confidence, and extended his hand: "We each have our goals. Let's fight together and reach the top. I’ll support you with everything I’ve got, and you’ll do the same. Together... we’ll achieve our goals!"
Lizzy stared at him in surprise for a moment, then smiled and shook his hand: "Yes... together!"
In the Kingdom of Humans – A Mysterious Conversation
In a massive hall inside the Royal Academy in the Kingdom of Humans, two figures stood before a large magical crystal, displaying an image of Suzuki peacefully sleeping in Lizzy’s room.
The first person spoke in a calm voice, filled with intrigue: "So... the Elf girl summoned a human companion?"
The second person replied, more seriously: "This is unprecedented. But more importantly... that boy is no ordinary human."
The first person turned his gaze toward the image, where Suzuki was lying quietly. No one noticed the strange mark that briefly appeared on his hand, glowing for a moment before vanishing.
"This... is quite interesting."
Before either could speak again, the crystal suddenly shook... then began to crack, before shattering into tiny fragments!
A heavy silence followed, and one of them whispered in a low voice: "It seems things are going to get very interesting soon..."
The End
