Self-Summon [Demon Summoning/Evolution litRPG] Chapter 30: [1.30] Merlina the Summoner (Part 2)

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Angelica kind of wanted to freak out a bit. Primarily because she had been further stalked again. Secondly, because apparently the book in her home was emitting some sort of energy that could be detected. And lastly, because that thing belonged to some great powerful man who now knew she was keeping it from her. Angelica felt like she should immediately prostrate and apologize, that is what she would do… as a human. But no, she could not do that. She was not the anxiety-addled girl who would always apologize for everything even for something not really her fault. No, she was Gelic the Imp, and she had to think about how a weak little Demon would react in such a situation. “Ah, that book fell on me and hit me in the head!” she complained, as if it were the Summoner’s fault. “It really hurt!” Gelic then proceeded to rub her head as if the lumps were still there, which they kind of were, somewhat able to sense her displaced intangible horns in her hands. “I apologize for any undue pain my Disciple has caused you.” Fioso genuinely lowered his head. “Not quite two weeks ago now I purchased that book for him. It is the most up to date and fully comprehensive guide, especially for a young Summoner, and it was right off the presses. Very expensive indeed. And what did he do, immediately went and flaunted it to some local Sect Summoners. “Naturally, it escalated. Perhaps it was innocent enough banter at first, but eventually they genuinely tried to steal it from him, which led to a chase across the city. My student ditched the book at some point, to keep them from getting it. And when they caught up with him and he no longer had it, well, let’s just say it did not end well for him. “They… beat him up?” The Imp took her best guess. “A bit further than that, but yes,” the man nodded solemnly. “The damned arrogance of Sect Summoners. Even if my Disciple was the one who instigated it, they didn’t need to outright attack him without mercy. But their prejudice runs deep, taught to them whether they realize it our not.” He then let out a deep sigh. “Rogue Summoners will still need to look over their shoulders for the foreseeable future.” “So Sect Summoners really hate Rogue Summoners then, to the point that they’ll attack them?!” Gelic was starting to get a bit worried. If she had unwittingly become a Rogue, did that mean she’d put a target on her back? “Well… it is not so bad most of the time.” Fioso shook his head. “Should neither side be provoked, it usually defaults to typical leers and jeers. More of a general rivalry than antagonism. It mostly comes from a difference of mentality. Sect Summoners believe that only those as part of a Sect should be allowed to summon Demons. They claim it is a matter of safety, to keep those untrained from endangering their lives or others, but it is really about control. To them Rogue Summoners are not only a liability, but also a threat. One they would rather stamp out before it’s too late. “Or at least, that is how many of the older Summoners think. Which is not inherently a wrong way of thinking, and could even be deemed reasonable, if Sects were not so exclusionary. Should you not meet their criteria, they won’t give you a second thought. Newer Sects and generations tend to be more accepting, leaning more into the rivalry aspect. But as they get more power, they fear more those who would oppose it, and fall back into the old trappings. I like to hold onto the hope that eventually the gap can be bridged permanently. Yet in the meantime, it would also be advisable for you to not mention that your master is one of us, or you too may face scrutiny or ill-action. “However, we Rogue Summoners are also not so helpless that we need live in constant fear. Since we do not follow the strict teachings of Sects, it allows us to be more experimental with our magic and summonings. For that they fear us, but they also respect that fear. I’ve already had a word with the Sect leader of those who attacked my Disciple, a