Summoning Genius of Kizen - Chapter 10 "The third disadvantage: Summoning Studies is vulnerable to Priests." This time, even Simon's eyes widened. Conflict with the Priests was the most sensitive issue for students recently, and every professor until now had emphasized the advantages in this regard. But Aaron was the exact opposite. "Although I've titled it this way, more precisely, Summoning Studies is not suitable for modern warfare itself." "......." "Summoning Studies is most effective during 'all-out war'. In large-scale battles where tens of thousands clash, a summoner finally receives an infinite supply of materials to summon undead. However, current conflicts, with the truce agreement in place, take the form of localized skirmishes with Priests on missions. It's an unavoidable trend of the times that curse users and necromancers, who can strike quickly and cleanly without leaving a trace, are popular." In other words, Aaron's expression showed no emotional fluctuation, even as he stated that his own major was outdated. "And it's also true that summoning magic is vulnerable to Priests. Imagine an undead army, created with immense money and effort, crumbling with a single divine spell chanted by a Priest. It's simply a disadvantage in terms of elemental compatibility." Aaron put down the chalk and looked around at the students. "There are countless other disadvantages I haven't mentioned, but the judgment is yours." At that moment, someone raised their hand high. It was the same student who had first spoken up in Curse Studies. "I'm Jamie Victoria! I'm also curious about the advantages of Summoning Studies!" "......." Other professors might have found such an eager student admirable, but Aaron was not like that. "I don't recall allowing questions yet." Jamie felt goosebumps erupt all over her body. Other students, who had been relaxed, belatedly snapped to attention and straightened their postures. Despite his shabby attire, Aaron was still a first-class Necromancer working as a Kizen professor. "S-Sorry!" Jamie bowed her head. However, as a professor, Aaron had an obligation to answer a student's question. He clicked his tongue and opened his mouth. "The strength of Summoning Studies is quantity. Beyond fighting alone, you can receive help from summoned creatures, and through this, a Necromancer can deploy diverse tactics even alone. Does that answer your question?" "Yes!" Aaron crossed his arms. "Whether you take Summoning Studies in the second semester, or choose it as your major, is your choice. However, keep this one thing in mind." Aaron's voice became serious. He was completely different from the person who had been lazily conducting the class earlier. "If you don't have the resolve, don't even set foot in this field." Aaron was truly different from the other professors. "I'm talking about not even thinking of majoring in this field with a soft mindset that makes you whine, complain, fall into self-pity, and eventually ask for a major change consultation after second year because of money problems or whatever." There seemed to be a hint of resentment in Aaron's voice as he spoke. Aaron's assistants standing behind him also quietly sighed. "Especially if there's anyone who chooses Summoning Studies as a major for survival, seeing its low competition rate, I will personally expel them with my own hands. That's all." He even declared war on the students. "......Now, let's begin the class." Aaron, his voice returning to its languid tone, gestured, and the assistants swiftly moved, placing skeleton sets on the students' desks. Simon also let out a sigh of relief and looked at the skeleton set on his desk. Bone fragments neatly arranged in a box. Looking closely, numbers were even written on the bones. "What you've received are the bones of an 'Island Ratman'. They have a bone structure similar to humans, but are simpler and cheaper than humans. Most beginners in Summoning Studies start with these, you could say." The Summoning Studies assistant affixed a paper detailing the structure and numbers of the Island Ratman's bones to the blackboard. "Let's begin. Take out skull number 1." Simon and the students, with tense expressions, picked up the skulls and placed them on their tables. Some female students slightly grimaced as if disgusted, but that was all. As expected of girls who entered Kizen, there was no hesitation in their movements. "The skull has been pre-assembled. There's a part where you can insert your hand at the bottom, and inside the skull, there's a magic circle correction tool. Everyone, insert your hand and construct the corresponding magic circle." It was true. It was similar in structure to the magic circle correction board from the first Curse Studies class, but this one was carved directly into the skull. Simon squeezed out Jet Black, letting it flow into the magic circle correction tool. 'Good.' He was getting quite used to using correction tools now. "And once the magic circle is complete......." "Kyaaaah!" "Ugh, aaargh!" Screams erupted from all directions. The moment the magic circle was completed, the skull suddenly came alive, clattering its jaw and palate. Students who had been holding the skull in their hands threw it away in surprise, or were so startled they fell off their chairs. Even Dick next to him was panting, his hand on his chest. "Once the magic circle is complete, the undead will activate, so don't be surprised. I was going to say that, but I was a little late." Aaron said with a slight smile. Some students looked at him with resentful eyes, but dared not protest. Meanwhile, Simon also completed the magic circle in his skull. The skeleton head then clattered as if alive, rolling around on the desk. "Stay still." Simon grabbed the head, which was about to fall off the desk, and placed it back. The undead then quieted down as if it had understood his words. "......Simon. Have you handled a lot of these?" Dick next to him looked disgusted, as if he didn't even want to touch the undead. Simon shrugged. Since his father was a Necromancer, skeletons often roamed around their house. "Get used to it. You are Necromancers." Aaron continued, stuffing his hands into his pockets. "And with the magic circle you just activated, the undead is as good as complete. Of course, it can't move without a body. Now it's your turn to create the skeleton's body." Aaron tapped the picture of the Island Ratman's bone structure on the blackboard. "A Necromancer must perfectly understand the bone structure of the creature that will become their summon. Generally, a human has 206 bones, but an Island Ratman has 53, so it's much easier. First, find cervical vertebra number 2." Students rummaged through their skeleton sets. Simon quickly found the bone marked '2'. "Now, connect bone number 2 to the skull." Simon tilted his head. There were no tools to attach it, so how was he supposed to connect it? Simon, unsure, brought bone number 2 to the bottom of the skull. Then, as if a magnetic force was at work, the bone in his hand trembled and tried to attach itself. When Simon slightly relaxed his grip, the bone snapped into place on its own. 'Oh, that's amazing.' Simon blinked. "Again, by activating the magic circle earlier, the entire magic for moving the skeleton was completed. And skeletons have a tendency to return to their previous body form." Aaron turned his head back to the bone picture. "Next is bone number 3." He placed the skull on the desk, found the bones corresponding to the numbers, and connected them one by one. "Proceed in the same way up to number 11." "It's, it's done!" "Good!" Soon, joyful exclamations flowed from various places. By simply finding and bringing the bones, they attached themselves. Simon's skeleton, with its neck completed, moved its head up and down as if celebrating. Simon burst into laughter. 'This is fun!' Perhaps because it wasn't a human skeleton, any discomfort or awkwardness disappeared. It felt like assembling a bone sculpture that moved according to a blueprint, allowing Simon to fully immerse himself in the class. "Be careful not to confuse the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae. The Island Ratman is a bipedal animal, and the completion of the spine, which supports the back of the body, is most important." "If the bone assembly order is wrong, smooth movement won't occur. It will creak and have problems with movement, and it will often break down at crucial moments." "Now, proceed all at once up to number 16." Many students were worried due to Aaron's initial class atmosphere, but in fact, the Summoning Studies class was enjoyable enough for anyone to like. Everyone was in a boisterous mood, showing off their completed works or asking questions. Aaron didn't particularly stop such a free class atmosphere. "We're almost there. Proceed up to number 53. Students who are stuck, raise your hand." "Professor! My leg assembly isn't working well here!" "Ugh, Professor! My skeleton keeps running away!" Simon succeeded in creating his skeleton in one go without any trial and error. The skeleton, slightly shorter than a human, stood in place, making clattering sounds. '......This is the skeleton made with my Jet Black.' As he watched it with a slightly moved heart, the skeleton tilted its head. Simon couldn't help but smile at the sight. "Hey! Aren't you going to manage your summon! It's hitting me!" "I told it to hit you?" "Kyaa, look! I can even make it dance!" "......Why is this so cute?" Friendly laughter could be heard from various places. Students who had successfully completed their skeletons were engrossed in playing with their summons. And on the other hand. "Simon! Please, look at my skeleton!" There were also students who were struggling. Dick next to him was tearing at his hair. "Why does this guy keep attaching its leg to its arm?!" Dick's skeleton had its right leg attached to its shoulder instead of its right arm, and it was waddling around with it. Other students who saw it burst into laughter. "Hmm." Simon seriously examined the one-legged skeleton. "It seems you confused the leg and arm parts. That's why the skeleton thinks its leg is its arm." "R-Really?" "Look. Bone number 21 is a leg bone, not an arm bone." "Ah, you're right! Why do they all look so similar?" Time flew by faster than ever in Summoning Studies class. "That's enough. Today's skeleton assembly is over." Regretful voices flowed from various places. Aaron, who had returned to the podium, picked up the attendance book. "Finally, we will proceed with the participation lesson. The student whose name is called, please come forward." It was the inevitable moment, the time that always came. Simon swallowed hard. Still, maybe just this once he could be skipped.......? "Simon Pollentia. Come forward." However, it was an unavoidable spot for Special Case #1. Simon got up with a resigned expression. "You got this, Simon." Dick patted his back, cheering him on. From a little distance, Hector's group was snickering. "And next is......." While everyone else avoided Aaron's gaze, only Mei-rin, sitting in the very front, craned her neck forward. In truth, aside from the pressure, a chance to impress a Kizen professor was as good as gold. However. "Hector Moore. Come forward."
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