“You are not a member of the Branch Manager’s group?”

“Most of the guild members are not happy with him. The authoritarianism has gone too far and many apprentices have been sacrificed…”

It would be fair to say that the Summoner’s dignity was determined by the Summoner’s Summon. Having a large number of Summoners with strong or rare Summons would increase the guild’s reputation.

The woman revealed that the branch manager was thinking, ‘It would be even better if we summoners would be recognized for more than adventurers and be active in the world’ which was a really authoritative mindset.

“How many times have I been almost forced to terminate my contract with Unicorn, saying that there are stronger Phantom Beasts compared to that…”

“I thought Unicorns were lax in both contracts and terminations.”

“Yes. But I like my partner, so I don’t intend to change it.”

“So Kuufa-chan’s summoning of a demon was approved because of that ideology?”

“Yes. To be honest, I was relieved when the headquarters came to check and also put an end to the contract. Therefore, I will help you as much as I can.”

The woman, Seira, began to gather all the necessary materials. As expected of a professional, she gathered information more efficiently than Catalana.

Because of her help, the placement and types of magic stone runes were gradually narrowed down, along with the list and details of the chants. If it was something that had been summoned before by some fellow guild member, then, she presented the data about the summon. Litty’s Phantom Beast, however, had never been summoned by someone in this branch.

“By the way, what about Kuufa-chan?”

“That’s… I can’t decide.”

“What is your attribute and type?”

“Water, spirit.”

“A water spirit…”

Seira took Kuufa’s hand and seemed to sense something in it. Then she removed her hand and looked into Kuufa’s eyes.

“The magic is… a lot milder. You might be inclined to think that a spirit with a similar personality would be better, but that’s not necessarily the case.”

“Oh, how do you know about that?”

“I’m good at sensing magic.”

“You’re very talented as well. I wish we had someone like you at headquarters.”

When Catalana praised her, Seira touched her cheeks with both hands. Her maiden-like gesture made it seem obvious why the Unicorn made a contract with her.

“Well, think of it the same way you would with a friend. The more opposite personalities you have, the more often it works out unexpectedly.”

“A summon as your friend, huh?”

“If it’s a quiet type like Kuufa-chan, it would be better to pick one of this type… Of course, this is just my opinion…”

“I see. Kuufa-chan seems to be the type that wants to have someone push her forward…”

Kuufa pondered and started flipping through the pages of the book. Then she stopped at the page for a certain spirit. It was a high-ranking water spirit, but the terms of the contract and any breach-of-contract penalties were unknown.

“Oh, you picked something really strong.”

“Because I want to change myself, or, I want her to help me change. I believe in what Seira-san recommends…”

Litty encouraged her many times, and Catalana brought her to this point. It was only after Seira’s kindness that she finally got the courage to step forward.

Kuufa finished her lukewarm coffee and now poured herself a black one.

“You’re going to try that? I doubt that’s a good idea…”

“Nigg…”

“Hmm, it’s okay. You don’t have to force yourself to drink it.”

“I’ll try it!”

Litty also took a cup of black coffee to drink. She still looked reluctant, but she persevered and gulped it down.

Kuufa, inspired by Litty, tried again, though not with gulp.

“Um, what are you two doing?” (Seira)

“Don’t worry about it. I’m glad that they are not nervous. It was a good decision to challenge the old man, don’t you think?” (Catalana)

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