​"Everything that I am is a gift as well as a curse."

Rumors about an infamous Mage-sprout - Azalea "The Bewitched"- had been circling around the Hunter's Council. Such rumors tend to attract the attention of various organizations. It's easy to tell with the uncanny similarities the men enquiring often possess. These malicious gossips had produced troublesome situations for Azalea's demon hunting job. Most hunters are afraid to team-up with her and some people are reluctant to make a hunting request with her involved.

During her solo hunt in Dimatagpuan Region, four students from the renowned school, AB Academy, appeared before her with an odd offer. This academy's Headmaster had grown a sudden interest in her skills as a Mage and he wants her to enroll as one of his scholars. It is the most unexpected offer which might as well bring the greatest change in her current lifestyle. Is she prepared to leave behind her normal daily life of hunting and fighting, to turn it around into an unusual daily life of socializing and schooling? How will she respond to her new environment as she learns more about who she really is?

Defiant

“I assume that favor has something to do with combining my ability with her?” Tristan continues looking her straight in the eye. “Then… you want to restore something?” 


She lets out a dispirited chuckle. “You’re sharp, Prez.” 


“Aren’t you going to ask for it now?” 


“Well, on second thought… maybe you should just forget about it.” 


“Huh-? Why?” His voice raises a little. 


“What’s this about?” Blair scratches her head. 


Azalea takes a deep breath. “Okay. I have decided that the favor I want to ask is something that’s kinda difficult.” 


Tristan clasps his hands; his brows furrow. “At least discuss it…” His clasped hands tightens. He lowers his eyes. “Let me hear about it too. If I can help then, I might as well try.” 


“Uh, i-if you allow me.” Schnitzel then follows up. “If you think my ability could be of use, then… Um, please let me help.” 


“You heard them, Az!” Blair adds while showing a childish grin. “Maybe I can help too.” 


Counter 5: Restoration: Recollection (part 2)