Chapter 57


    Well then. Well move on to the actual training. 1st shooter, ready.


    Yes! 1st shooter, Carrel Oxara, ready, sir!


    Carrel answered as the assistant teacher had told her in advance. Sge continued.


    Commence shooting.


    The moment she activated her magic circle, a bullet of both jet-ck and blood shot out from her fingertips.


    The bullet hit right in the center of the target with a poof.


    The blood type is AP-5. The pration is 45 mm in diameter. Three targets were prated!


    An assistant teacher reported right away.


    When Sge nodded and activated the mana projector, the students sitting outside the firing line also saw the target Carrel Oxara had hit.


    The AP-5 blood type has the property of contracting when ites into contact with jet-ck.


    Sge spread out his palms to shift his jet-ck into a balloon-like clump, and then poured a drop of AP-5 blood on it. Then, the jet-ck quickly gathered around the blood.


    It has good pration, capable ofpressing jet-ck to the extreme, but its more specialized for building than for emission. It can help form a magic circle, so its a specialized type for the support of jet-ck.


    Sge turned his head again and looked at Carrel.


    You may go back to your seat. Ask the assistant teacher to give you an AP-5 name tag.


    Yes sir! Thank you!


    Everyone else, you must also wear your name tag on the right side of your chest in the next Hemomancy ss. Next, 2nd shooter.


    Y-Yes!


    A voice of a very nervous girl was heard.


    2nd shooter, Camibarez Urs! Ready, sir!


    A small smile appeared on Sges expressionless lips.


    Urs family, huh? So shes a vampire.


    Camibarez aimed at her target, arms trembling.


    Since it was her first ss in her major, she looked very nervous. Moreover, it was a vampires turn, a species known as the Emperors of Hemomancy, so everyone was focused on her too.


    Do your best, Cami.


    Simon, who was sitting 6th in line, was also supporting her silently, and Camibarez eyes suddenly turned toward Simon.


    It was like his support actually reached her.


    With a smirk, she turned her head back and stared at her target.


    Commence shooting.


    With Sges instruction, she activated the magic circle.


    Blood and jet-ck that flowed from the tip of her finger held together and shot out like a bullet.


    Pooooooooof!


    Then, something incredible happened. The moment her Blood Bullet hit the target, it exploded without prating them. Four nearby targets were swallowed up in the explosion and destroyed.


    Woah-!


    The students waiting in the firing line burst out in exmation. Students who were sitting at the desks were also sticking their heads out.


    The blood type is KP-1. Estimating the diameter of the prating mark would be meaningless, and there are four targets destroyed by the explosion.


    On the screen of the mana projector, you could see the four targetspletely shattered.


    Sge continued his exnation.


    KP-1 blood tends to explode whenbined with jet-ck. In terms of attack power alone, its the strongest among currently known blood types. Its a type that only vampires have.


    Sge added, turning back to Camibarez firing range,


    Looks like Ill see you more often from now on, Camibarez.


    She got in Sges favor!


    Camibarez said a loud thank you, moved. Some students murmured in jealousy,


    As expected from a vampire.


    Her lineage is crazy.


    It''s Urs. Theres nothing we can do about it.


    Then, in quick session, the 3rd and 4th students shot their Blood Bullets. They all had different blood types, and Sge exined the dark magic that waspatible with each type.


    And after a while


    Now, next student, get ready.


    Yes sir.


    While the 5th shooter was going, the assistant teacher approached Simon standing at the 6th firing range.


    Excuse me. It might sting a liiittle.


    As she activated the IV device attached to Simons arm, he felt the blood rushing from his body to the tip of his finger.


    Momentster, she spread a magic circle on the tip of his finger, and Simons jet-ck and blood flowed out, staining the magic circle red.


    Now, good luck~


    The assistant teacher cheered in a small voice.


    6th shooter.


    Then he heard Sges voice. Simon quickly came to his senses and said,


    Yes, 6th shooter, Simon Polentia, ready, sir!


    Finally, his turn came. Simon closed his left eye and stretched out the tip of his index finger, aiming firmly at his target.


    Commence shooting.


    His mind went nk as Sge gave his instruction.


    The moment his concentration reached its peak, Simon activated the magic circle.


    A Blood Bullet shot out, his hand being pushed back by the recoil.


    Woosh!


    However, the bullet that Simon fired suddenly vanished.


    * * *


    * * *


    Simon and the students who were watching while holding their breath blinked, wondering what was going on, and Hectors faction burst intoughter.


    Ahaha! Whats that?


    A dark magic where the bullet disappears?


    It was then. The blood bullet that disappeared in the middle appeared before the target while emitting blue light.


    Craaackle!


    As the blue light collided with the target, the firepower spread out in a fan shape. Two of Simons targets were torn, and one target from the 5th range on the left, and one target from 7th on the right were also destroyed.


    !


    Sge had also never seen a Blood Bullet that spread out in a fan shape the moment it reached the target.


    The assistant teacher shook her head in bewilderment and said,


    No matching blood type was found. Its a new type.


    mors.


    Sge raised his hand to silence the students and opened his mouth.


    Hit targets, 2 in front, 2 to the left and right. Its a type that Im seeing for the first time, so I cant really exin it. Next, the 7th shooter. Please get ready.


    Sge immediately proceeded with the next shooting.


    Simon was just puzzled. Could there be a type that a Hemomancy professor had never seen?


    As Simon came out of the firing range, the assistant teacher who was distributing name tags scratched his head.


    I dont have any name tags for you. Ill prepare a new one for you in tomorrow''s ss.


    Ah, yes.


    Simon returned to the seat where Rick, Meilyn, and Camibarez were waiting with puzzled faces.


    As soon as Simon arrived, the three interrogated Simon.


    Hey, Simon! What is it now?!


    I dont know either. I just did what I was told.


    A new type! Thats amazing, Simon!


    Mmm.


    Meanwhile, Rick folded his arms with a worried expression.


    New type sounds cool since its kind of special, but Im worried about your future. Doesnt this mean you wont have any guidelines in Hemomancy?


    Ah


    In Hemomancy, even with the same spells, youd have a very different training method for each type of blood.


    Because of that, Hemomancy had more assistant teachers than any other subject, and students were required to put on their name tags with their types on them.


    When Sge presented the overall direction, the assistant teachers informed the students with detailed tips suitable for their blood types.


    Whats gonna happen to me now?


    Simon couldnt help but worry about how his Hemomancy sses would be from now on.


    * * *


    After the Hemomancy ss was over, Sge was reying the video of Simons blood bullet taken on the mana projector.


    I knew it. Im certain.


    The characteristic of Simons blood was Multiply.


    There was no special action the moment the jet-ck and blood met, but the jet-ck ate the blood, increasing in capacity and power.


    The Blood Bullet flying in seemed to disappear in the middle because the jet-ck ate the blood, and the bullet became invisible. Even then, the jet-ck hit the target, and damage urred properly.


    Interesting.


    An ability that waspletely opposite to that of vampires, including Camibarez Urs.


    The powerful blood of vampires consumed jet-ck and increased in size, but in the case of Simon, jet-ck consumed blood.


    Hes a really interesting case. This is definitely worth researching.


    Sge closed his eyes and leaned back into his chair, getting lost in memories.


    Now I understand why Bahil worked so hard.


    Just a few days ago.


    <em>Sge and Bahil met in the Professors lounge.</em>


    <em>Professor Sge. I have an offer to make.</em>


    <em>Certainly, Bahil at that time was more polite than usual.</em>


    <em>Do you know this student named Andrea Saki in ss B, which Im in charge of?</em>


    <em>Theres no way I wouldnt.</em>


    <em>Instead of answering, Sge took a sip of tea.</em>


    <em>Shes a half-vampire, but a Curses aspirant.</em>


    <em></em>


    <em>Its true that shes quite a gifted student in Curses, but she scored higher in Hemomancy on the recent test as well. A premium one since shes a vampire too.</em>


    <em>Click.</em>


    <em>Sge put down the teacup and red at Bahil.</em>


    <em>So?</em>


    <em>Ill persuade Andrea to major in Hemomancy. Shes a student wholl be a great strength to you in the future, Professor.</em>


    <em>Youve always been arrogant, even as a student.</em>


    <em>Sges eyes turned fierce.</em>


    <em>Know your ce, even if you got into the Crow.</em>


    <em>Bahil bowed his head politely.</em>


    <em>Of course, it was only his actions. His eyes didnt show any signs of sumbing.</em>


    <em>Im sorry if I sounded arrogant. I just wanted to help you, as your old student.</em>


    <em>Hah! A student who stopped studying Hemomancy as soon as they entered the 2nd semester?</em>


    <em>Professor Sge, theres only one thing I want.</em>


    <em>Bahils eyes lit up.</em>


    <em>Please give up on the recruitment of Simon Polentia from ss A. Thats my only request.</em>


    When he first heard it, he thought it was odd because it was an unprofitable trade for Bahil.


    For Sge, this person named Bahil was a person who moved only for his own benefit.


    Sge obviously thought it was a deal to persuade one of his students to major in Curses in exchange for receiving Andrea from Bahils side.


    But that wasnt it.


    Bahils condition was to give up on recruiting a student who had already decided to major in Summoning.


    Just by dering that hes giving up on recruiting Simon, Sge couldve acquired an outstanding individual at the level of a direct disciple.


    He couldnt understand it at the time, so he avoided giving a direct answer, being dubious of Bahil.


    However


    Bahil, you bastard


    The corners of Sges lips rose.


    So you were trying to take this genius for free, huh?


    At that moment, the lecture room door opened, and a male assistant teacher approached. Sge woke up from recollection and looked at him.


    Professor, I brought your coffee.


    Thank you. And you, go to myb right now and prepare for research paper registration.


    Pardon?


    The assistant teacher blinked. In the midst of this busy schedule with the ss being dyed, a research paper all of a sudden?


    Th-Then, what would the topic be?


    A new type of blood.


    Said Sge while taking a sip of coffee. The assistant quickly figured it out.


    So youre going to research the blood of Simon Polentia.


    Yeah. We need to hurry before the other Hemomancers in Kizen start to move. Lets call the new blood, well


    After thinking for a moment, he chuckled and said,


    SM-1 for now, I suppose.


    Understood.


    And ry this on to all the other assistant teachers.


    Sges eyes lit up.


    From now on, well also participate in fighting over Simon Polentia.