Online Game: Starting With SSS-Ranked Summons

Chapter 216: Superior Rank Summon, Formicia

Jasmine brushed her hair back, breathing hard but smiling. "That's five, Lupin! Five on my own!"

Lupin's ears perked up, acknowledging her achievement with a soft growl of approval.

"Well done."

They both turned at Arthur's voice.

Jasmine's eyes widened. "Fateless! I—I did what you told me to do. No more hiding behind Lupin."

Arthur stepped into the clearing. "I can see that."

Lupin trotted over, brushing against Arthur in greeting before sitting at attention.

Arthur nodded, studying the girl more carefully.

Her stance was stronger, her eyes sharper. Progress—real progress.

"Your form has improved," he said, nodding at the wolf corpses scattered around the clearing. "And your aim."

Jasmine beamed at the praise. "I've been practicing that knee drop for three days! Did you see how I didn't even have to look behind me?"

"I saw." Arthur picked up one of her arrows, examining the fletching. "Level 10 now?"

"Just hit it." She tapped her bow. "I got a new skill, so I'm even stronger."

Arthur nodded, not pressuring her for details.

"I might have a proposition for you," Arthur said with a serious expression on his face. "The village is forming an elite squad. Ten players with the highest potential, trained personally."

Jasmine's eyes widened. "You're offering me a spot?"

"I'm considering it." Arthur crossed his arms. "But it won't be easy. After your brutal training, you will be doing dangerous missions."

Jasmine's eyes flashed with uncertainty. Her fingers toyed with the bowstring as she weighed her options.

Arthur read her hesitation instantly.

"Smart girl,"