Chapter 221: Collaboration (1)
Several days passed after Clavis had turned into a werebeast. Since I was in Intermediate Level and Clavis in Advanced Level, I didn't know how he was faring so far. But when I heard Alt-nii's story, it seemed that they were working hard together to make sure Clavis could make up for what he had missed during his time of absence.
Although his emotions weren't as explosive as they were before, there were times when he almost transformed or 'raged' involuntarily. For example, when he was frustrated during learning some lessons... Later on, I discovered from Alt-nii (again) that Clavis was wearing a necklace with three fangs as the ornament—that necklace was a special necklace from the werebeast village that could help restraining Clavis' involuntary transformation or rage.
However, it came with a downside.
When the necklace—or the three fangs, to be more exact—was activated, it would try to suppress Clavis, which meant Clavis would feel some degree of pain. He then calmed down after that.
I was dumbfounded upon finding that.
But... 'There was no other choice,' Clavis told me when I asked him about it, as he smiled wryly.
When the topic was brought up in front of Niina, Niina said that she also couldn't bear watching her son suffer like that, but it was better than letting him run rampant in an outrage. With that in mind, she could bear with it.
"Don't worry too much, my master said that I would be able to take off this necklace after I have a good control of my werebeast power. Besides, when that time comes, I don't see any need to take off the necklace, though, haha," Clavis said.
I tried to make a rationale inside my head. Think about it, when I first practiced swordsmanship, if I was careless, I'd be hurt. That was also the same with magic, but thankfully, since my mom was the head of the royal magician, I managed to remain unscathed during my magic training. Ah well, there were times when I felt fatigue.
Meanwhile, there was one exciting surprise waiting for me at school!
From this new semester onward, we were allowed to opt a brand-new exciting lesson instead of the usual physical vs magic combat lessons. Guess?
We'd be able to pick "magic warrior" class!
The term refers to a class that teaches how to fight using a combination of physical combat and magical combat. The number of students enrolled in this class was small, obviously, but that was why the teachers could be more focused in our training and thus, the class was stricter than before.
I kinda missed Miss Norma and Keith-sensei some time after I enrolled in Intermediate Level. Though their constant debate could make me touch my forehead due to the headache they caused, now that it was all peaceful during the class, I felt like something was amiss...
Another good news was: Iris was so happy to learn that there was a class dedicated to learning alchemy. She devoted her everything in that class. Carbuncle said that Iris was so focused during the class that Carbuncle was bored. In the end, Carbuncle tried to disturb Iris several times, causing a funny antic where Iris was distracted during combining some chemical that ended up spilling onto Carbuncle, changing her hair to a... stiffly weird hair style with rainbow color.
To make the matter worse, the effect lasted a whole week. Iris was afraid she'd receive Carbuncle's wrath, but fortunately, Carbuncle was mature enough to admit her own fault. So, Carbuncle flew towards her hiding, and none of us knew where she actually went for the seven days she went missing.
After that incident, Carbuncle started to pay more attention and think twice before trying to disturb Iris out of her boredom.
As for the Adventure class, things were just getting real here!
Contrary to the dungeons or adventure fields that were relatively safe for when we were in the Basic Level, it was getting riskier in the Intermediate Level. It was harder to navigate through the fields, and the monsters were at a whole different level than what we previously fought. It was even more so when we reached the deeper level, which coincidentally was also the field for Advanced Level.
Yup, there were times when we were allowed to have a 'collaboration' adventure session with those of Advanced Level. It was arranged so we could learn and observe first, in preparation for when we became an Advanced Level student.
Incidentally, the week when Clavis started to go to school again was the week where this collaborative class would be held.
"Alt-nii, there you are! Ah, Clavis and Harvey, too!"
I waved my hand when I spotted the trio who were also standing in front of the adventure field.
"Lyra! Whoa, as usual, you've brought your usual large party with you," Alt-nii smiled.
I stopped my track to Alt-nii and turned to look behind me. I did a mental count.
Let's see, there's me, Iris, Carbuncle, Luca, Kiri, and Ein.
Just six people, it was actually so-so.
But compared to Alt-nii's usual party of three, it was surely a large number.
But, but, but!
There were parties consisting of 8 people. It was like the norm, I suppose.
"It's just Alt-nii's party that's too small! How did you manage to pass through everything with just the three of you?!"
"Well, to be honest, if things look difficult, we'd offer an alliance with another party. If not, just the three of us are enough," Alt-nii explained.
"Is that so... Well, just be careful, okay?!" I unconsciously advised my own big brother.
"Haha, that should be my line to my little sister!" Alt-nii laughed as he messed my hair up.
"Hey!!" I pouted as I tried to pull Alt-nii's hand away from my hair.
Even if I was considered tall, Alt-nii was still taller than me, so it was quite a difficult thing to do.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, flaunting your sibling affection, huh, Tair, Lyr?" Carbuncle teased after she caught up with me and Alt-nii.
To be honest, she could arrive faster than me, but she was only walking leisurely. Everyone else had already gathered in this spot, too.
"Iris, remember to stay on alert! I'm not kidding, this field is going to be different than the other fields," Harvey tried to warn his childhood friend whom he might see as a little sister.
"Don't worry, Harvey! I have many items I've made in alchemy class before! They can come in handy!" Iris said.
"Long time no see, Clavis. Are you feeling okay?" Luca suddenly asked Clavis.
As a member of the royal family, of course Luca would have a knowledge of what happened to Clavis.
Werebeasts were still seen as dangerous beings, so Dad had to make a report to the king. The government also needed to make a census, and records of werebeasts were also made.
At first, they were seen as beastmen, but since some time ago, the government decided to record werebeasts separately.
"I'm fine, Prince—I mean, Luca! Instead, I'm quite excited to test out my newly gained power in the adventure field," Clavis gave out an honest answer.
"Whoa, Clavis, make sure you don't get too excited, okay?" I quickly chimed in, worried that Clavis would be too excited and then activating the necklace he was wearing.
"Haha, thanks, but don't worry, Lyra!" Clavis gently said.
"...," Luca was slightly taken aback, so I quickly explained the whole matter to him.
"I see...," Luca nodded after listening to my explanation.
He took a few glances to Clavis, which I interpreted as his attempt to digest the information and to confirm the special necklace he was wearing.
"So? When are we going to start? I'm getting bored already," Carbuncle yawned.
"Kuu, we have to make sure our preparations are 100% done!" Iris scolded Carbuncle.
"Nah, we grow when we take risks!" Carbuncle retorted.
"But it's still better if we can prepare for any upcoming risks, Big Sister Kuu," Ein chimed in.
"Hurry and do it, then!" Carbuncle lazily said.
"Are you all prepared?" Kiri asked in amazement.
"Duh, of course! I'm ready whenever the enemies strike," Carbuncle said with a haughty tone.
"Alright, alright! Is everyone ready? Let's enter the adventure field!" Alt-nii clapped his hands and commanded.
""Let's go!"
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