Larger two-fold magic circles appeared from the gathered light. The circles shining in red overflowed with different, stronger magic power. Grasping that presence, Frika was so charmed she forgot about her thirst.
And then, the preparations were over. All that was necessary for the high-level summoning special summon circle.
『Name thyself, maiden of the soaring skies , the one who uses flash as a sword to clear away evil』
Mira whispered that to one of the magic circles. Not only for summoning, all the spells at the higher level required exclusive chants. And the words she whispered were one of the chants for the high-level summoning.
『The blade that swore allegiance to the master, Alfina, is heeding the call.』
The voice came from the other circle. This answer meant that the summoning was complete without a hitch. The five people behind them looked around for the source of this voice. Quickly noticing it was from the Mira side, they turned there.
『Come forth,【Summon:Valkyrie】.』
Mira proclaimed the completion of the high-level summon and the summon circles shone, answering to her magic.
“What is it, what’s going on!?”
“Terrific magic pressure…what is it this time?”
Emera covered her eyes due to the dazzle; squinting Frica gazed towards in a daze. The rest of the three people lost their words due to this scenery and simply looked upon it.
The summoning circle next to Mira disappeared after a bright flash. Right after that, the remaining circle sped up its rotation, and the interior and outer circles opened out up and down.
“Abiding by the summon, I’ve been brought forth by you. It’s been a long time, my master.”
A woman emerged from the afterimage of the light pillar. Her beautiful figure carried azure light armor, gauntlets and grips. A circlet shone with gold on the forehead; blue hair, flowing like meadows on the wind, fastened in one braid at her back. The sword she placed at her waist was contained in a scabbard as azure as the armor , yet a solemn light leaked through it.
A person that could proudly call herself a maiden of war suddenly appeared in front of the five of them.
“Yea, a long time, Alfina.”
Replying that, Mira fixedly stared at Alfina.
The summoned valkyrie, Alfina, kneeled in front of her, showing her respect.
“My master, looks like your appearance changed quite a lot.”
After sweeping her eyes over Mira, Alfina spoke those words.
“Ye…we, well, a lot of things happened.”
“Well, it seems so.”
Anticipating it, Mira prepared for hiding her excitement and was able to preserve unhindered attitude, yet she certainly hadn’t expected the change to be so vivid.
In the game, there was no dialog outside of answers to direct orders. However, the valkyrie before her, Alfina, clearly could speak and had her own will. Mira confirmed that while becoming confident that her expectations came true.
It clearly was not strange considering that it was reality. She was happy rather than surprised.
There were a lot of intelligent creatures among the summons that Mira had contracts with. Valkyrie was one of them. It meant that other summons could speak too. It was a godsend for Mira who was often acting alone.
“What did thou do until now, Alfina?”
Since she called her after all, driven by curiosity Mira decided to try talking a bit.
“I was training with my sisters mostly. We worked to be ready for getting summoned to the master at any time.”
“Hmm, I see. Just as expected. Thou is reliable.”
“It’s an honor to take such praise.”
Mira broke out a smile, ensured that she wouldn’t be lonely while traveling alone.
“Hey… Mira-chan, who is that woman?”
Emera widely opened her eyes at the suddenly appeared valkyrie, who wore unordinary atmosphere, yet somewhat stepped forward to question her. Frica became speechless from the overflowing magic power, Zef couldn’t take his eyes from this beauty.
“She’s Alfina, a valkyrie.”
When Mira replied, Alfina stood up and turned herself to Emera.
“Are you the fellows of my master? My name is Alfina. I’m pleased to make your acquaintance.”
She bowed with those words. This figure was so full of grace so Emera in a hurry replied “Best regards from us too” and returned a clumsy bow.
“Still, she’s pretty. Or rather, she’s not similar to that knight. After all, she speaks.”
Asbar came to his senses, however, still gazing at Alfina, he muttered in admiration. He felt that the presence Alfina put on was on a different level and was astonished of that different league pressure.
“Well, she is. Have thou understood the power of summoners now?”
Bragging a bit, Mira threw her chest out, folding her arms. She was sure that at present this was enough to accomplish her mission of showing the power of the summoning skill.
“Master, what are your orders?”
Alfina turned her face back and, kneeling again, waited for directions.
In regards to that, Mira gave an order that completely blew away all the preparations and worries of Emera.
“Exterminate the monsters from here till the fifth floor!”
She wasn’t going to look at grotesque ghouls again. And bringing the end to every one of them was enough for that. That’s what Mira thought.
“As you wish.”
Alfina unsheathed her