Subaru Natsuki's Summoning

Subaru Natsuki, who had been darting through the forest with Rem and Ram, suddenly stopped.

"Subaru! Did you find them?"

Ram could not help asking.

Subaru Natsuki nodded.

"Quick, let's go!"

With that, Subaru Natsuki changed direction and hurried toward the spot where his Shadow Clone had disappeared.

The three rushed on until they reached a small rise. Several children, each around seven or eight years old, lay unconscious on the ground, arranged neatly in a circle.

"Come on! Let's check on the children!"

Subaru Natsuki walked over with a grave expression, while Rem and Ram quickly examined the children.

"Thank goodness. The curse hasn't fully taken effect yet. They only passed out because too much Mana was drained from them!"

Rem explained with a small sigh of relief.

"Can you treat them?"

Rem nodded.

"We just need to replenish their Mana!"

Blue light glowed from Rem's and Ram's hands as they began restoring the children's Mana.

Subaru Natsuki was not surprised. His master had already told him these two maids were no ordinary people.

Just then, a rustling came from the surrounding trees. Subaru Natsuki immediately went on guard.

Pairs of bloodred eyes lit up in the dark forest.

"Damn it! I knew it wouldn't be that easy. Rem, Ram, keep helping the children. Leave the fighting to me!"

"Subaru! Can you handle it? Why not let my sister treat them while I help you?"

"No need, Rem! Leave a few beasts to me. I've been training twice as hard these past few days! It's time to show you how cool I can be."

Subaru Natsuki swiftly formed hand seals.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

A huge mass of flame burst from his mouth and swept toward the dark forest around them.

Firelight shot into the sky.

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