“Take care, Irene. See you later.”

Helena and Ian went back sooner than expected. I thought they would stay for a long time, but they only stayed for three days.

“Come by to play soon, okay?”

How many times did Helena feel sorry for us to part, and begged me to go over to their house to play?

And Ian.

“The next time I see you, be big. Do you understand?”

He started obsessing over my growth. He seemed to have a big misunderstanding when he saw that I missed the fork last time.

I didn’t know from where to correct it, so I left it alone, and now it’s irreversible.

“Yes, I’ll go play.”

“And prepare the children to properly molt.” (Helena)

“All right.” (Cade)

“You guys will do well too. I hope to hear good news next time.”(Helena)

The two left after a few words to us, who rushed out to say farewells. The carriage prepared by the family to send them back was also ready to leave.

Sigh. It feels like my heart is shrinking.

I let out a sigh feeling lighthearted but in a sad mood. I thought we had gotten closer in a short amount of time, but to think they left so soon.

“Miss Irene.”

“Kasa?”

“I’ve come to pick you up.”

Kasana was at the front gate.

I didn’t know because I was seeing the two of them off, but it seems that class time has started.

I said goodbye to my family before going to class.

“Bye. I’ll go.”

“Listen well in class.”

“Un. Brothers too.”

After a simple farewell, I went inside the forest with Kasana.

The forest was not far from the main gate, so we arrived quickly. What are we learning today?

Actually, I enjoyed the theory class a little more. Because there were many interesting stories to hear without getting bored.

That didn’t mean that I didn’t like to have classes in the forest.

“Today, we’re going to learn about Miss Irene’s pheromone type.”

“Pheromone type? There’s something like that?”

“Yes. Werebeasts each have their own natural type. For example, I am an attack type, but Lady Hestia is a support type.”

……not really. From what I’ve seen, they must all be attack types. If Hestia is a support type, what should the other werebeast clans do with this unfair setup?

“The ratio of type development for each Clan is biased. The Black Mamba, for example, has an overwhelming number of attack types.”

I knew it. Then Hestia must be a very special case.

Kasana continued her explanation.

“Attack type usually tends to release pheromones outward, while defense type tends to do the opposite, which is the condensation of pheromones. Support type is a bit different from these two types and has excellent detection and healing abilities, and… “

Kasana spread two of her fingers.

“If you are born with two or more, it is called a peculiar constitution. You can think of this type as very rare, almost inexistent.”

I see. It was a little complicated, but I got it.

“Depending on the degree of development, the direction of pheromone training will change, so you should check your type before that.”

“How do you check?”

Kasana lifted a leaf from the floor and showed it.

“Anything can be used for identification, but it’s best to choose something that you can break as easily as possible.”

A leaf was placed on Kasana’s palm. The moment she injected her pheromones, the leaves shattered.

It was a very strange sight.

While I couldn’t take my eyes off it, Kasana gave me a leaf to try.

“Type tests are done in childhood when pheromones are not properly handled.”

“Why?”

“Because during childhood, pheromones come out in a form that is easy for you to use. Would you like to try?”

“Yes, I will try.”

Staring at a green leaf almost the size of my palm, I was nervous about what type of pheromone would come out. I don’t think it will be an offensive type, it’s probably a defense or support type.

Little by little, I injected pheromones into the leaf, but nothing happened to it.

“……What is this? It’s not changing.”

“It’s normal. Miss Irene is a support type. To be precise, you have advanced detecting abilities developed among the support types.”

“But it didn’t change?”

“The shape changes depending on the characteristics of the type of pheromone, but detection abilities do not change the outward appearance of things.”

“Amazing. How about the other types?”

“Healing types bring life to the leaf, while defense type condenses pheromones and distorts its outline.”

I nodded in understanding.

So, I am a support type, and above all, my detection abilities are quite developed.

“The detection type is a type that the Bird clan has the most of. You can set a wide area with your pheromones to find the opponent’s location.”

“I see.”

“It’s perfect for spotting and avoiding opponents.”

After listening to the explanation, it seemed like it was a more useful ability than I thought.

So, how am I going to learn it from now on?

I roughly guessed how the class would proceed for the attack and defense types, but I had no clue how to train the detection type.

I touched a tree towering high into the sky.

“Then I can’t knock this down for the rest of my life, right?”

I had expectations that I would be able to pull out trees as easily as everyone else when I grew up.

“It’s impossible right now, but it will be possible when you grow up. Don’t be too heartbroken.”

“Hm.”

When will I grow up?

After hearing the news about Seth and Arban becoming an adult at mealtime, I wanted it even more. Everyone was growing up, I hated being the only one who looked young.

Besides, it was clear that Arban would tease me a lot. I can’t believe I have to see that cheeky face all the time.

“Woo.”

Just thinking about it made me feel bad. I also wanted to tell them some great news that would make them jump from their seats.

For example, being able to easily knock down a tree in front of me with one hand…

Ba-dum.

“Huh?”

I was taken aback by the strange feeling in my body.

“Why I’m like this?”

“What is?”

Seeing me with my hand on my chest, Kasana asked.

What is it? I am sure something was pounding. I thought it was my heart beating, but it wasn’t. Rather, should I say that it was wriggling as if something was alive?

I shook my hand.

“It’s nothing. I just felt weird for a moment.”

“I see. Then let’s start class.”

“Yes.”

“Will you touch the tree first?”

“Yes.”

I put my hand on the tree as Kasana told me to.

Kuwijick.

“……What?”

What is this sound?

Unknowingly, I looked down at the part where my hand was resting on the tree. The wood was being torn down exactly around that place.

“What is this?!”

“Miss Irene, stay away!”

The tree began to fall towards me, casting a huge shadow.

What is this, what the hell is this?

Kasana strongly tugged at my frozen arm.

Kwaaang.

The tree fell down along with the dust. My body shrank from the roar that pierced my eardrums.

“Ka-Kasa…”

“…….”

“You said I’m a support type.”

Is this also a support ability?

No matter how you look at it, it didn’t seem like that. Shouldn’t we do the test again? I think it’s more of an attacking type than a support type.

“Do we check again?”

“You don’t have to.”

“……Huh?”

What do you mean I don’t have to?

“Miss Irene is a support type.”

“But I did that.”

“Of course, that’s also something you can do.”

Kasana exhaled a heavy sigh. She wasn’t too surprised showing that she had already predicted it to some extent.

Ba-dum.

At that moment, something began to stir inside my body once again.

“I don’t know if Miss Irene is feeling it, but…”

Kasana lifted me up.

She continued as she carefully brushed the dirt from my clothes.

“Miss, you have two pheromones.”

“Two?!”

“Yes. The young lady has a special constitution.”

I opened my mouth.

Didn’t you say earlier that there was virtually no special constitution? But what do you mean by I have a special constitution? It didn’t add up.

I couldn’t keep my mouth closed because I couldn’t believe it.

“Have you never felt it before?” (Kasana)

I was about to shake my head to say no but stopped because something came to mind. It was the day Kasana blew her pheromones inside my body to awaken mine.

“Was there something similar?” (Kasana)

“There was.”

“I’m glad we got to know ahead of time. For now, don’t tell anyone about this. It should never be known.”

“Even to Rodaria?”

“Yes. Currently, only me, the lady, and the Head of the household know this fact.”

“Why can’t I tell?”

“The Loisars will be arriving soon.”

Kasana looked more serious than ever.

At the mention of the Loisar Clan, which I had forgotten for a while, my expression became serious as well.

I lowered my voice.

“Why it matters if they are coming?”

“Once they know that the lady pheromones are special, they will never give up on you.”

  * * *

  And after a few days. A delegation arrived from the east.