"I swear here and now: I am he who accomplishes all good in this world, I am he who purges all evil from this world!"
"I am the missionary who spreads revolution."
"I am the benefactor who aids the weak and relieves the poor."
"I am the pioneer who opens new paths."
"If you acknowledge these principles, answer me!"
"-Son of the sun god Surya, hero of charity, Karna!"
Aikawa Kaze firmly called out Karna's name. Unlike his previous summons, he was particularly bold this time.
Mostly, it was because Karna wanted nothing for himself, yet granted almost every request others made of him. That gave Kaze the courage to call him by name without fearing he would offend him.
On the other hand, Aikawa Kaze didn't actually have any particularly urgent need for this summon.
He certainly wanted Karna's power, but at the same time, without any external pressure forcing his hand, that "want" wasn't particularly intense.
By comparison, it was a little like the ordinary desires people had to "eat something delicious," "play a game," or "take a vacation."
Even so, Aikawa Kaze's expectations weren't low. After all, Karna wasn't a heroic spirit who made demands of his summoner.
His heart had been a little unsettled at first, but when the summoning circle shone, it became incredibly calm instead.
It was probably that feeling of "do your best and leave the rest to fate," or "if I gain it, I'm fortunate; if I lose it, that's my fate."
As a certain connection formed, a smile gradually appeared on Aikawa Kaze's face.
"Karna, I look forward to working with you."
Unlike other heroic spirits, who would observe their summoner before considering whether to descend, Karna's thinking was very straightforward, just as Aikawa Kaze had expected.
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