Chapter 10


    The third disadvantage. Summoning is weak in battle against the priests.


    This time, Simon also had to go wide-eyed.


    The dispute with the side of Priest has been the most sensitive issue for students recently, and all the professors so far have appealed with strength in this area.


    But Aaron was theplete opposite.


    I have said it like this, but to be exact, the study of summoning isnt suitable for the modern war itself.


    When summoning can y an active role is an all-out war. When tens of thousands collide in arge-scale battle, the summoner will receive an infinite supply of materials to summon an undead. However, the current battle where the armistice has been signed takes the form of a small wars against priests whore on a mission. Its an inevitable trend where the Cursing or Necromantic magics where you can do a quick hit and run are popr.


    Although he was saying, in other words, that his major was outdated, Aaron was emotionless.


    And its also true that summoning magic is weak against Priests. Just imagine an undead army that you put a lot of money and effort into being shattered with a single Holy spell that the priests cast. Youre just at a disadvantage to begin with.


    Aaron put down his chalk and turned to his students.


    Other than these, there are countless disadvantages that I have not mentioned, but the decision is yours.


    At that moment, someone raised a hand.


    It was the same student who first presented during the ss of curses.


    Im Jamie Victoria! Id like to know the advantages of summoning!


    Other professors may have found itmendable to have a disciple who helped them appeal like this, but that wasnt the case for Aaron.


    I dont recall allowing questions yet.


    Jamie felt goosebumps rising all over her body. The other rxed students btedly came to their senses and fixed their postures too.


    I-Im sorry!


    Jamie bowed her head.


    But as Aaron was a professor, he had an obligation to answer his students'' questions.


    He kicked his tongue and opened his mouth.


    The strength of summoning is quantity. Apart from fighting alone, you can get help from your summons. Through this, you can develop a variety of tactics, even with a necromancer alone. Did that answer your question?


    Yes!


    Aaron folded his arms.


    Its your choice whether to take Summoning in the second semester or choose Summoning as your major. But just keep this in mind.


    Aarons voice became serious. He seemed to be apletely different person from when he was conducting the ss loosely.


    Dont even think of stepping in this area if you arent determined enough.


    Aaron was really different from other professors.


    Im telling you that you shouldnt even think about majoring in this study with a soft mindset where you would get frustrated,in, feel ashamed, and eventually ask for counselling to shift courses beyond your 2nd year.


    The way Aaron spat his words sounded like he had some deep resentment as well.


    Aarons assistants standing behind him were also sighing quietly.


    Especially if theres anyone who wants to major in Summoning for survival because of the lowpetition. Ill expel them with my own hands. Thats all.


    At that, he dered to the students,


    Then Ill now start the ss.


    When Aaron returned with his drowsy voice and gave a gesture, the assistants moved quickly and ced the skeleton sets on the students desks.


    Simon drew a sigh and looked at the skeleton set on the desk.


    Pieces of bone were sorted inside the box. He noticed that, upon closer inspection, numbers were engraved on the bone.


    What you guys have there is the bones of Ind Rat Man. They have a skeleton structure simr to a human but are simpler and cheaper. Most beginners who study summoning start with this one.


    The assistant for summoning pasted a paper that consisted of the detailed bone structure and numbers for the Ind Rat Men.


    Well begin. Take out No.1, the skull.


    Simon and the students lifted the skull, nervous, and ced them on the table.


    Some girls squinted their eyes a little as if it were disgusting, but no more. There was no hesitation in how they handled it, as expected from the girls who entered Kizen.


    The skull is pre-assembled. Theres a part where you can put your hand in the lower part and theres a magic circle rectifying frame inside the skull. Everyone put your hands on it and establish that magic circle.


    It was true. It had a simr structure to the magic circle rectifying tool for the first Curses ss, except it was engraved directly on the skull.


    Simon squeezed the jet ck and let it flow through the magic circle rectifying frame.


    Alright.


    Im now pretty used to using the rectifying tool.


    And when the magic circle isplete


    Kyaaaaaah!


    Uwaah! Aaaaagh!


    The screams of students broke loose from everywhere.


    When the magic circle waspleted, the skull suddenly came to life, popping the jaw and making a clicking sound.


    One after another, students with skulls in their hands threw them away in surprise or fell from their chairs in shock. Even Rick, sitting next to Simon, was panting with his hand on his chest.


    I was going to say that when the magic circle isplete, the undead will start moving, so dont be surprised. But I guess I was a little toote.


    Said Aaron, smiling mischievously.


    Some students looked at him with resentful eyes, but they didnt dare toin.


    Meanwhile, Simon alsopleted the magic circle of the skull. The then skull popped around the table as if it were alive.


    Stay still.


    Simon grabbed the skull that was about to fall off the desk and ced it on the desk. Then, the undead behaved as if it understood the words of Simon.


    Simon, are you used to these?


    Rick in the seat next to him was in disgust, like he didnt want to touch the undead.


    Simon shrugged his shoulders. His father was a necromancer, so there were many instances of skeletons wandering around the house.


    Get used to it. You guys are necromancers.


    Aaron continued to speak with his hands in his pockets.


    And with the magic circle you just activated, the undead is almostplete. Of course, it cant move because it doesnt have a body. Now its your turn to make the body of the skeleton.


    Aaron tapped the picture of the Ind Rat Mans bone structure on the ckboard.


    A necromancer must have aplete understanding of the bone structure of the creature thatll be their summons. Normally, humans have 206 bones, but Ind Rat Men have 53, so its much easier. First, find No.2, the cervical vertebra.


    The students rummaged through the skeleton set. Simon also found a bone with the words No.2 written on it.


    Now attach the No.2 bone to the skull.


    Simon turned his head.


    Theres no tool for sticking it. How am I supposed to connect this?


    Simon unsurely ced the No.2 bone under the skull.


    Then, like the attraction of a ma, the bones in his hands trembled and tried to stick. When Simon loosened the grip a little, the bones attached themselves with a loud tap.


    Oh, thats fascinating.


    Simon blinked his eyes.


    Again, the entire magic that moves the skeleton waspleted by activating the magic circle earlier. And skeletons have a tendency to turn back to their former body shape.


    Aaron turned his head back to the picture of the bones.


    Next is the No.3 bone.


    Simon ced the skull on the desk, found the bones that matched the number, and connected them step by step.


    Proceed till No. 11 in the same way.


    I-It worked!


    Great!


    The bones attached to each other by finding them and bringing them close to themselves. Simons skeleton,pleted up to the neck, moved its head up and down as if celebrating.


    Simon let out augh.


    Its so fun!


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    I dont know if its because its not a human bone, but the difort and awkwardness disappeared.


    It felt like assembling a moving bone sculpture ording to the blueprint, so Simon could fully immerse himself in the ss.


    Be careful not to confuse the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae. Ind Rat Men are animals that walks upright, and thepletion of the spine that supports the back of the body is the most important.


    If the sequence of bone assembly is wrong, the movement wont be smooth. Itll creak and cause movement problems, often breaking down at critical moments.


    Now immediately proceed up to No 16.


    There were many students who were worried about Aarons atmosphere at the beginning of the ss, but in fact, the summoning ss was fun enough to be liked by everyone.


    In a lively atmosphere, everyone showed off each others finished work or asked questions. Aaron didnt particrly stop that kind of free atmosphere.


    Were almost done. Proceed up to No 53. For those who are stuck, raise your hand.


    Professor! I cant really attach the leg over here!


    Wah, Professor! My skeleton keeps running away!


    Simon seeded in creating the skeleton at once without any trial and error. A skeleton, slightly shorter than a human, formed with a pop.


    So this is the skeleton made with my jet-ck.


    While he was watching it, emotional, the skeleton tilted its head.


    Simon couldn''t help but smile at that sight.


    Hey! Take care of your summon! Hes hitting me!


    I did order it to hit you, though.


    Kyah! Look at this! I can make it dance too!


    I wonder why this is cute?


    Cheerfulughter could be heard everywhere. The students who sessfullypleted the skeleton were busy ying with their summons.


    Meanwhile,


    Simon! Please look at my skeleton!


    There were some students who couldnt do it. Rick, sitting next to him, was tearing his hair out.


    Why does this guy keep on attaching his legs to his arms!


    Ricks skeleton had his right leg attached to his shoulder instead of his right arm, and he was walking with tottery steps. Seeing this, the other students held their sides withughter.


    Hm.


    Simon looked at the unipedal skeleton with serious eyes.


    I think you confused the leg and arm parts. Thats why the skeleton is thinking that their legs are arms.


    R-Really?


    Look at this. Bone No.21 is a leg bone, not an arm bone.


    Oh, right! Why do they all look so simr?


    Time passed faster than ever in the summoning ss.


    Everyone, stop. Todays skeleton assembling ends here.


    Disappointed voices came out from everywhere. Aaron picked up the roll after returning to the lecture desk.


    Finally, Ill proceed with the participation ss. For the students who are called,e forward.


    An inevitable event. It had finallye.


    Simon gulped.


    But maybe I could somehow be overlooked this tim


    Simon Polentia. Come forward.


    However, it was an unavoidable role for the Special Admission No.1. Simon stood up with a resigned expression on his face.


    Do your best, Simon.


    Rick cheered while patting Simon on the back.


    Hectors group was giggling andughing from a short distance away.


    And the next one is


    While everyone was avoiding Aarons gaze, Meilyn, seated in the front row, was sticking out her neck.


    After all, excluding the pressure, a stage where you could appeal to a professor of Kizen was like gold.


    However


    Hector Moore. Come forward.