Host and Familiars

"U-urgh…"

My voice was hollow as I opened my eyes and saw only the ceiling.

It took a few moments for me to fully grasp my current predicament, as I silently processed it. With empty eyes and strained breaths, my lips curled up in a slight smile upon realizing that everything I remembered was not a dream.

'I did it, uh? I got myself four Familiars!'

That wasn't the only good news. My Mana Cores, with the exception of my original one, had advanced to the Yellow Core Grade. Each of them had accumulated enough to beat the best highest Yellow Core Grade student in any class.

These were all things worth celebrating.

Unfortunately, my body was in no state for festivities. Thanks to pushing myself well past my limit, and depriving my body of the appropriate nutrients after going through such a tasking procedure, this much was expected.

Fortunately, I sustained no permanent damage, and I was most likely in an infirmary. After taking a good look around, I confirmed my assumption.