Beyond the Script: The Extra Who Stole the Mangakyo

Chapter 36: Chapter 36

A Fox Named Shiranui

(Alden's POV)

Alden sat on the grassy field of the Beast Taming grounds, arms resting behind him as he watched the other students struggle to form contracts with their beasts.

He exhaled slowly. One week had passed since his entrance into the academy, and everything was progressing smoothly.

Well, mostly.

'Why are you just sitting there, partner? Are we not supposed to be training?'

A voice echoed in his mind.

Alden smirked. Shiranui.

The legendary white Nine-Tailed Fox, sitting beside him with her tails curled around her body. If anyone else saw her true form, they'd lose their minds—a celestial fox of pure white fur, her eyes glimmering like molten silver.

But for now, she remained in her smaller, less intimidating form, appearing as a small fox curled up beside him. @@novelbin@@

"Relax," Alden murmured, adjusting his sunglasses. "I don't need to tame you. You already belong to me."

Shiranui huffed. 'Belong to you? Tch. Arrogant human.'

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Conversations with a Fox and a Sword

Kurenai, his katana, joined in.

'She has a point. Shouldn't you be putting on a show? You know, for appearances?'

Alden rolled his eyes.

"Look, I already have an overpowered fox and a talking sword. If I keep showing off, people are going to start asking questions."

Shiranui flicked her tails. 'Oh? You're afraid of a little attention?'

"I'm afraid of getting stabbed in my sleep."

Kurenai laughed. 'Fair point.'

Shiranui narrowed her eyes. 'So what's next, then? You just sit here and do nothing?'

Alden smirked. "Not nothing."

He watched his classmates, taking mental notes.

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Observing the Competition

Seraphina was first.

Her Ice Griffin towered over the students, flapping its wings and letting out a cry that made lesser beasts tremble. The contract between them was already strong—it was clear she had tamed it long before joining the academy.

Alden smirked. Figures. The noble princess wouldn't settle for anything less.

Alicia was next.

The Crimson Lion beside her growled lowly, its mane burning with golden flames.

Alden watched closely. In the game's original story, Alicia's beast would eventually evolve into a full-fledged Flame Lion King. One of the strongest creatures in the academy.

Then there was Leon, the game's protagonist.

Unlike the others, he struggled.

His beast—a Thunder Fang Wolf—refused to listen to him at first, growling and resisting his commands. But instead of panicking, Leon gritted his teeth and fought through it.

Alden nodded to himself. The protagonist's stubbornness at work.

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Avoiding Suspicion

"Alden Blackwood."

The instructor's voice snapped him out of his thoughts.

The other students turned their heads toward him.

Alden let out a fake yawn, stretching his arms. "What?"

The instructor frowned. "I don't see you attempting to tame a beast."

Alden gestured toward Shiranui, who lazily swished her tails.

"I already have one."

The instructor squinted. "That fox is already contracted?"

"Obviously."

Murmurs spread through the students.

"He already tamed a beast?"

"It's so small... but it feels strong."

Seraphina's eyes narrowed. Alicia tilted her head, watching him with quiet suspicion.

Alden suppressed a sigh.

Great. More attention.

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After that alden spent most of his time training.