Chapter 30 - The day after the duel

The day after I won the duel with Rikal.

My reputation at school changed drastically.

But it wasn't necessarily for the better.

There were students who said, "Didn't you use some underhanded trick?"

"I've always known you could use magic. "

"You've been hiding the fact that you can use magic for a long time, haven't you?"

Some of the students made fun of me.

Other students looked at Rikal who couldn't use elimination magic and claimed that he was actually weak, while others called me a small fish who couldn't use inherent magic because I didn't use it.

It seems that I went from being the target of ridicule to being thought of as a creepy student.

"Norman, I see you've learned to use magic," Mr. Redon said with a sharp look in class.

"Uh, yes......."

It seems that Mr. Redon heard that I had won the duel.

"Then you can try the wind magic I just explained to you here."

I still haven't learned the magic of wind, have I?

I reply with a resounding "Yes," even though my inner self is thinking.

"Wind, wake up, Levantar Viento."

I chanted while looking at the magic circle written on the paper.

As I expected, no magic occurred.

"Apparently, it can't be done."

"I still haven't learned the magic of the wind."

"Well, it seems to take you longer than others to learn it. Keep at it."

Normally, the other students would make fun of me at this point, but not today.

I was glad I had dueled for that reason alone.

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'Well then, I think I'll summon a new demon today to help me learn wind magic."

After returning home, I made my declaration in front of Orobas and Crocell.

"So, I want to ask you two, do you know any demons that would be perfect for learning wind magic?"

"Masteeeer, I'm sorry! I can't help you!"

Orobas got down on his knees when he said that.

Well, somehow, I knew that Orobas would be useless for this kind of thing.

"Crocell......?"

"Hmm, oh, I think I know one!"

Crocell made a thinking gesture.

Apparently, she really had an idea. I'm glad.

If she didn't have any idea, I would have to ask Mr. Furukas, but he would probably be asleep at this time.

"So, what kind of demon is it?"

"Well, his name is Focalor, 41st in the hierarchy....."

Crocell's lips pursed into a smile as if she wanted to say something.

"Well, Crocell. If you have something to say, I'd like to know exactly what it is."

"You know, I'm not very good with him......"

Crocell said it with a downcast look.

Then let's get Crocell out of here first.

"No, no, no! I don't want to be separated from Mr. Norman!

"Hmm......"

Does Crocell also hate to leave like Orobas?......

"Either way, I don't know if I can summon all three demons at the same time......."

That's why I'd like one of you to move out at least once. That's why I look at both of you.......

"Well, Orobas is......"

"Masteeeer! I don't want to be evicted, Sir."

Well, Orobas?

"That's not fair to Mr. Orobas! Why are you so reluctant to evict me in the first place?”

I don't even know why Orobas doesn't want to move out.

"Orobas, why do you hate leaving?"

I was suddenly curious, so I asked him.

"It's because I don't want to go back to the demon world!"

“The demon world? What is the demon world?”

"The demon world is the place where we demons usually live."

I'm not sure if you've heard of the term "demon world" or not, but that's what Crocell explained to me.

Heh, the demon world.

I wonder what kind of place it is.......

I can tell that it is not a very comfortable place to be.

"So, Orobas. Why don't you want to go back to the demon world?"

"It's because I'm imprisoned in the demon world......."

I guess imprisoned means being locked up in a prison or something.

"So, I don't want to go back to the demon world!"

Orobas insisted.

I'm sure I'll have some sympathy if that's the case.

"By the way, what did you do to get imprisoned?"

"It was because I defied my boss. But I have only one master, and that's you! Therefore, it was inevitable to defy my boss!"

Orobas insisted on something he didn't quite understand.

Well, I guess being a demon is a lot harder than I imagined.

"By the way, what is the reason why Crocell doesn't want to leave?"

"It's because...... I want to be with Mr. Norman.....", saying that, Crocell's face turned red.

I had a faint feeling that Crocell adored me.

But then, I don't think she wouldn't be so unhappy if she had to go back to the demon world for a bit.

"Crocell, once I’ve learned wind magic, I'll summon you again, so could I ask you to leave once?"

"...... If Master Norman says so, then I have no choice. But, please summon me back as soon as you can!"

And once we're done talking, we'll have Crocell leave.

"Alright, then, let's summon Focalor."

I can't wait to see what kind of demon will be summoned.