"And that is how it works."

Li finished her explanation.

It might be difficult at first but it was something to work on patiently.

And if mana was used, it would also lead to an increase in one's mana capacity.

In other words, it was killing two birds with one stone.

This was different from those who had formed contracts through the Engraved Summoning Circle, led by the Saint and Alberta.

This was merely a relief measure but if they worked hard over time, it would properly grow into a lower spirit.

If one spent a lifetime together with it, there was even a possibility that it could someday become a mid-level spirit.

However beginner spirits did not yet have a fully formed sense of self.

Because of that they could not use special abilities that could be called their authority.

However as beginner spirits grew, the benefits to the summoner would also increase.

After hearing that explanation, the members of Rosenkreuz of the Rose Maiden Cross suddenly became full of motivation.

Beginner spirits had only just been born.

Many of them took the form of animals but some also appeared in human form.

In short, many of them had adorable appearances.

When they heard that taking care of them would help them grow, it naturally motivated them.

"However you must be careful not to overuse your mana."

In this world mana greatly affected the human body.

If it were to run dry, it could even lead to death.

Because of that when one's mana decreased, the body would send warning signs in the form of physical discomfort.

Just because they were cute did not mean they should push themselves too far, Li warned them firmly.

"Big Sister Li!"

Patricia raised her hand and spoke.

"I want you to see my familiar too!"

Before Li could even respond, she summoned it.

Patricia's familiar was a little girl with fresh green hair.

However vines with thorny brambles were wrapped around her body.

To Li it gave the image of an Alraune (mandrake).

"Her name is Aruru! She can use the power of plants!"

The little girl called Aruru looked at Li with a dreamy expression.

"Master, is this person the Goddess?"

"Yes she is! She is the Goddess! And she is my big sister!"

"Nice to meet you Big Sister. I am Aruru."

The little girl gave a small polite bow which was adorable.

Li bent her knees and lowered her gaze to meet hers.

"My name is Li Earlychar Karasebed Qewa. Nice to meet you Aruru."

When Li patted the little girl's small head, the girl blushed and let out a flustered "hawawa."

"Lady Li! Please look at my familiar too!"

Alberta was already holding a pure white rabbit in her arms.

"This child is Chiffon, a Gen-to."

Gen-to.

It was another name for the moon and referred to the rabbit said to live on the moon.

There was also a moon in this world but there was no superstition about rabbits living on it.

So questioning why it was called Gen-to would just be nitpicking.

Hearing the sound of the word Gen-to made the middle-schooler heart Li once suffered from stir.

However more than that, its appearance was incredibly adorable.

"Kyu kyu."

It cried and leaped from Alberta's arms into Li's chest.

Li caught it firmly and stroked its back.

Its fur felt different from Li's familiars Chrysoberyl and Obsidian.

The enchanting fluffiness almost made Li melt.

The one who pulled Li back from that state was the Saint.

"Come forth, Fourth-Rank Angel! Curio-tetes!"

Ah, this is bad, Li thought.

It was not quite on the level of the divine artifact Heaven’s Library of the Omniversal Archive.

However among mid-level spirits, the Saint's familiar stood at the very top.

Its oppressive presence was far too much for the beginner spirits summoned through pseudo-summoning magic.

Li instantly cast a counter spell.

It overwrote the summoning magic circle and nullified it.

"Hey, Li!"

"Erika, Curio-tetes is too much."

Li explained that it might have a bad influence on the beginner spirits.

After hearing the explanation, the Saint seemed to understand and quickly backed down.

"I thought I could finally show it off. But well, I guess it cannot be helped!"

"Yes. Please show it another time."

And so they avoided a situation where the beginner spirits might rampage.