Chapter 307 Part 2
「By the way, where’s Fiona?」
「I think she’ll be logging in soon, why?」
「I heard a large-scale battle will take place today. But I haven’t received any instructions yet.」
「I’m sure all Summoners will be discharged, though.」
「Huh?」
「It seems we can expect to obtain better results that way. You guys will be acting as a detached force of sorts.」
I see.
I’m not complaining, but…
Won’t let us Summoners do whatever we please to be too troublesome ?
Just in case, I got myself to take a look at the final plan for our counter-attack.
I sat in a chair by one corner of the Production base and started reading it.
What is the outline?
We have built three branch castles on the west side of the area portal, at the very edge of its effective range.
Several layers of temporary palisades were set up to connect these branch castles with each other.
This is our first line of defense.
We will be setting up an ambush in these temporary branch castles.
Our second line of defense will be the outermost part of Twilight Castle.
We have set up a defensive formation centered around archers there.
Outside the castle is a guerrilla force made up of players who can fight on horseback.
The Survey and Analysis Teams will be conducting checks from the sides and rear.
So the basic idea is to make the best use of Twilight Castle in order to wear the enemy out.
Then we might be doing something along the lines of stopping the Kim Kui Slave’s legs and then launching an attack.
What are our chances?
This might just work.
However, since there are elements that we still don’t know, I cannot tell the outcome of this battle with certainty.
The problem is the actual strength of the monsters in the enemy army, as well as their numbers.
How much have we been able to reduce these?
Part of this will probably depend on the guerrilla forces once the battle begins.
Then there’s the Majins.
Depending on what kind of Majin is sitting on the Kim Kui Slave, they might be able to nullify our spells.
We killed the three of those who were ahead of us, but they might have replaced them already.
It appears that the Survey Team hasn’t been able to confirm whether this is the case or not at this time.
According to the counter-attack plan, the basic idea is to lure the Majin sitting on top of the Kim Kui Slave and use our archers to take it down.
But doesn’t this depend on the group of monsters around the Kim Kui Slave?
Especially their aerial support.
There are still some Lesser Gryphons out there.
We expect to meet them at around 8 AM.
What about the other Kim Kui Slave and the horde of monsters that follow it?
It looks like those will be delayed for anywhere between 30 minutes and an hour.
So their assault will happen at two different times?
I guess that the fact that they’re not coming at us all at once is a good thing.
Being able to defeat each of them would be the best.
However, us being attacked in waves would be the worst.
I wonder how this will turn out.
So what should I do?
No, what should us Summoners do?
How can we make the best use of the Summoners’ strengths?
With our mobility.
We should reduce the number of monsters.
Depending on the situation, is there a possibility that we might switch to defend Twilight Castle and then move to the counter-attack.
A lineup change would be necessary in that case.
The time is exactly 4 AM.
Before I knew it, the atmosphere in the Twilight Castle had changed considerably.
There’s a lot of energy in the air.
Players must be logging in one after another.
Here we go.
Now comes the real deal!
「Good morning, Keith. You’re here pretty early today, huh?」
「Hey there.」
All the big names are here.
Fiona, Giedre, and Kaya.
Also Hannes and Rick.
Even Ryukhan is here?
We greet each other with a glance.
「What should Summoners do today?」
「We’d like you all to reduce the enemy’s numbers as much as possible.」
「Is that all there is to it?」
「That should be enough, yeah. It’s been working pretty well so far.」
「Huh…」
So we have been set free after all?
I guess so!
「Ah! There you are!」
「Good morning.」
As I leave the Production base, which had suddenly become quite hectic, I come across Haruna and Konohana.
It seems that they have already been contacted.
I wonder if there’s a Production Guild information network?
Well, that’s fine.
They seem to be a bit surprised to see Senki, I wonder if they’re okay?
「I wonder how much military strength are we gathering?」
「The plan is for a total of 108 Summoners.」
「74 of them are already Class Changed.」
「It looks like it’s going to be the biggest battle to date.」
「It definitely does look like that.」
「About half of them have already logged in.」
Oh ho!
From what I hear, it seems that there are a lot of players who are pretty excited about this.
That’s great.
A large-scale battle will be starting in the morning.
My MP bar has recovered to a little over 70% after I used a Mana Potion.
I should be completely recovered by morning.
However, there’s no fun to be had by just waiting here doing nothing.
Let’s kill some time by fighting against each other.
Any opponent is fine.
Goki, Senki, Telomere, Abyss, Kurama…
It doesn’t matter which of them I get to spar with.
Let’s start with Senki.
I want to see his new equipment in action.
Let’s also have Goki and Kurama pair up against Telomere and Abyss.
This will be a restricted match that will go on until the morning.
People are starting to crowd around us, but I purposely ignore them.
Alright, let’s do this.
How are Senki’s movements?
A little dull?
They feel a little bit dull, yeah.
But just barely.
What he’s gained in return is amazing.
The difference is huge.
His destructive power is intact.
It seems that the improved performance of his new armor has made him even more frightening.
Armor?
This is definitely a blunt weapon.
I’m really thankful for it.
However, the result of the match is different.
That’s a completely separate matter.
In order to make up for the difference in status, I was the only one who was buffed with my strengthening spells, however…
This kind of difference cannot be covered by that alone.
I’ve known for quite some time that this would happen eventually.
The gap is getting wider.
This guy…
Do I really need to use Boosted Power just to be on par with him?
I resist that temptation and continue the match.
Of course, I don’t use offensive spells.
And we’re not using weapons either.
This is a hand-to-hand combat session.
He is also a formidable opponent.
How do you beat an opponent that feels like a truck that is about to run you over?
That’s the kind of opponent he is to me right now.
To put it into perspective…
He used to be like a 4-ton truck, but now he is a 10-ton truck.
That’s right.
In a head-on collision, I would die instantly with either, though!
Of course, I wouldn’t do anything like that.
Closing the distance in order to throw him off balance.
That’s going to be my general plan.
Senki has long limbs.
Therefore, if I get really close to him, I can attack his weak spots.
I’m also wary of Senki’s knee kicks and elbow strikes.
However…
Senki was starting to learn how to grapple and throw without worrying about me trying to pull any tricks on him.
Hmm?
He won’t do it?
Well, that’s fine.
A throw for a throw.
I’d like to aim for his joints, but his arms and legs are thick, his equipment is bulky, and he has a lot of power.
Is there any way I can beat him to the throw?
No way.
A punch?
A kick?
Those only feel useful as a diversion now.
He’s become a formidable opponent.
I can’t help but feel sorry for the monsters who will have to fight this guy.
《Summoned Monster『Telomere』 Level Up!》
《Please add 1 point to a desired stat.》
The time is 5:40 AM.
Looks like we made it just before dawn.
Telomere just Leveled Up, too.
Telomere’s INT increased automatically upon leveling up.
Let’s choose VIT as her second stat increase.
Telomere Vampire Lv6 → Lv7 (↑1)
DEX 17
AGI 25
INT 30 (↑1)
STR 17
VIT 17 (↑1)
SPI 28
Skills
Staff Hammer Buckler Block Evade Flight Shapeshift Conceal
Physical Resistance [Small] Magical Resistance [Small] Self-Repair [Medium] MP Absorption [Small]
Ambush Suck Blood Dark Attribute Fire Attribute Wind Attribute
It’s a shame.
It would have been a little better if the randomly raised stat had been her SPI.
Well, let’s wrap this up here.
After repairing our gear with a Magic Cloth, I recall all of my Summoned Monsters one after another.
It seems like several others had started doing sparring sessions of their own around here, but…
Have they all stopped now?
No.
It seems our noses have been triggered by a scent floating around.
Does this smell like fish?
I see.
Oh, I get it!
「Breakfast is ready!」
「There’s enough for everyone!」
Adele and Irina were the ones who prepared breakfast today.
Alright.
Let’s dig in.
I enjoyed breakfast with Adele, Irina, Haruna, Konohana, Hyodor, and Heraclius.
What did we talk about?
We talked about Goki, Senki and Zangetsu, who had undergone their Class Changes.
Zangetsu has been reborn as the result of Monster Fusion.
Well, I didn’t mention anything about that.
It’s okay to keep that as a surprise.
That’s just what I thought.
The time now is 6:30 AM.
After finishing our meal, I set up a lineup geared towards mobility.
It’s Volff, Obsidian, Rig, Nias, and Aotsuki.
And here’s when the cat is out of the bag.
I had summoned Aotsuki earlier in front of the Production Job players, so I’m sure they had already realized.
But it seems that they didn’t tell anyone about this.
The looks on the faces of the players, who were probably expecting the Unicorn Zangetsu to appear, were even more spectacular.
At first, they seemed to wonder if Aotsuki was even a Summoned Monster to begin with.
「A Pegasus?」
「Huh?」
「Hey!」
「Keith, is that…!」
I smiled a little.
Did it seem forced?
「Well, we can talk about it while we’re on the move. We can just form a union and get going, right?」
「Ah, yes!」
Haruna and Konohana seem to be in a flustered state as they submit the union request to the Summoners.
Of course, I received this request as well.
I immediately accepted it.
『Okay, everyone, time to get going!』
『Do not break formation until we get outside the castle!』
While Haruna and Konohana were giving orders, Adele quietly approached me and Aotsuki.
I already know what she wants.
『Hey, Keith… can she fly?』
「I think you’ll find out soon enough, right?」
That’s right
I think you’ll find out soon enough.
Equipment
Tokkosho x1 Vajra Trident x2 Jeweled Sword x2 Quartz Illuminated Sword x2
Akasagarbha Spear x2
Staff of Torture x2 Petrified Wood Staff+ x2 Tonfas of Torture x2
Petrified Wood Tonfa+ x3 (New!) Capture Rod of Torture x1 Needlefish Spear+ x1
White Elephant Long Spear+ x1 White Elephant Javelin x2 Lion Sage’s Lance+ x2
Snow Beast Mace x1 Lion Sage’s Foil+ x2
Lion Sage’s Kukri+ x2 Needlefish Javelin x1
Guardian Treasure Hammer x1 Xiuyaojing Bow x1 Indra’s Halberd x1
Enraged Pickaxe+ x2 Silver Necklace+ x1
Snow Leopard Push Dagger x1 Gale Tiger Push Dagger x1
Killer Scorpion Push Dagger x1 Snow Leopard Bagh Nakh x2
Plains Lion Bagh Nakh x1 Bull and Horse Leather Armor+ Sets
Einheral’s Armguards x2 Heavenly Zebra’s Misanga x1
Bracelet of Torture+ x2 Anklet of Torture+ x2 Prison Guard’s Black Rope x1
Battle Horse Belt + (New!) Rucksack Item Box x2
Items on hand
Survival Knife Woodworking Tools Sewing Tools (New!)
Cintamani Stone x1
Summoned Monsters
Telomere Vampire Lv6 → Lv7 (↑1)
DEX 17
AGI 25
INT 30 (↑1)
STR 17
VIT 17 (↑1)
SPI 28
Skills
Staff Hammer Buckler Block Evade Flight Shapeshift Conceal
Physical Resistance [Small] Magical Resistance [Small] Self-Repair [Medium] MP Absorption [Small]
Ambush Suck Blood Dark Attribute Fire Attribute Wind Attribute
Kurama Oni Lv4 → Lv5 (↑1)
DEX 18
AGI 15 (↑1)
INT 10
STR 18 (↑1)
VIT 18
SPI 10
Skills
Sword Dagger Buckler Block Evade Hide
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