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Chapter 308 Part 3

『Snipe Shot!』

Then we let loose a second volley.
This happens five seconds after the first one.
This is based on the assumption that the Majins could have prepared a protective wall.

The arrows seem to have hit something.
What are the results?

『Hit confirmed on the second shot!』

『I can confirm that the targets have fallen from atop the turtle’s head!』

「Both of them?』

『Both of them!』

I could almost laugh.
It worked!
Things are going well so far.

But will we be able to take down the Kim Kui Slave?
The monsters around him are a nuisance.
The same goes for those Majins.

「Fire at the Majins at will!」

『Roger!』

「Survey Team! I want regular reports on the status of the Lesser Gryphons that are flying in the sky!」

『Observation ongoing. No change in the sky. Repeat, no change in the sky!』

Even as I shoot arrows one after another, I can’t shake this doubt from my mind.
Why aren’t the Lesser Gryphons making a move?
Are they aware of our plan?

It can’t be.

「Survey Team! Notify our airborne troopers! The Lesser Gryphons have yet to make a move!」

『Copy that!』

Is the palisade still in good condition?
Looks like it will be fine for a while.
All the bamboo we collected from the Silent Bamboo Woods has been put to great use.
What could be a problem for us?
Our arrows.

We have supplied a considerable number of arrows to the bow users.
But they aren’t infinite.
That being said, we can’t afford to skimp on providing support with our arrows.
Unlike the Majins that were atop the turtle’s head, the Majins approaching us now are all on horseback.
It’s not always possible to take down a moving target with a barrage of Snipe Shots.
Still, they may just get caught in the crossfire, so it’s best to keep shooting.

Something bothers me.
I wonder if these Majins are keeping an ace up their sleeve…

– 8:20 AM., near the center of the Twilight Castle’s outermost palisade –

『The Kim Kui Slave has made contact with the palisade… no, with the branch fortress!』

『The barrier forces have begun retreating! Retreat while maintaining your line!』

「Spear troops lined up! Simple phalanx formation!」

『Staff troops, retreat at full speed!』

『Move! Move!』

As instructions fly in every direction, I can see the branch fortress being destroyed.
That Kim Kui Slave…
Naturally, this is my first time seeing it from this close distance.

But I don’t have time to stand here watching it.
The spear tips stab at the incoming Tri-horned Lizards one after another, forcing them to retreat.
The Obsidian Beasts take their place.
Dealing with these guys is our job.

「Let’s go with a line of delayed Shield Rush! At the count of three!」

『Yes!』 『Roger that!』

A monster that looks like a lump of rock is in front of me.
It is impossible for a single person to deal with it on their own.
But what about two people?
What about three people?
What if there were more?

『Shield Rush!』

All of us are carrying heavy shields.
And we’re also wearing heavy armor.
Although it’s horrible, we had our STR and VIT buffed up with strengthening spells.
And on top of that, we’ve even used Power Water.
At least 8 of us must have been able to crash their shields into this monster at the same time.
Our first blow is being resisted.
But that has also been factored in.

『Shield Rush!』

After a short delay, another line of our own attacks the monster with a second Shield Rush.
The super heavyweight monster finally falls and rolls away.
To be honest, I’d like to go after it and kill it, but we can’t afford to do that, right?

「Retreat while maintaining the battle line! Spear support!」

『Yah!』

This time, the pack of Garms and the Tri-horned Lizards attacked at the same time.
The monsters jumped in one after another just as a line of spears held at the ready appeared on the front lines.
The timing was perfect.
It looked like it was a little too dangerous, though.

『The branch fortress has been destroyed! Retreat, hurry!』

『Move! Move!』

『The bow troops have retreated, so it will take a little longer until the next wave of support fire!』

『Staff troops! Hurry to the castle wall!』

Just as expected, right?
This was probably within expectations.

『Shelvie! Watch out for that turtle! It’s about to do something!』

「No! I can’t see it from here!」

『It’s a Breath attack! Barrier support!』

The battle lines weren’t in disarray.
I guess that’s something to be happy about.
We’re all Fencers.
Our role is to protect the staff and spear troops.
However, because of this enemy’s characteristics, spells are not very effective against it.
So we pull through with sheer numbers.
This training was something I’ve done many times until yesterday.

And it has been put to use now.
Perhaps it was a coincidence for the most part.

『Stone Shield!』 『Aqua Shield!』 『Ice Shield!』

Several barrier spells have been set up in layers.
However, the Kim Kui Slave’s Breath attack crushed them all.
Was it a direct hit?
But we can still fight.
Our final barrier will be our own shields and armor.
Of course, no one has come out unscathed from that attack.

「Don’t be afraid! Stay in line!」

『Retreat, hurry!』

「Prioritize movement speed over recovery spells! Retreat!」

Had my instructions been wrong?
I don’t know.
I guess we won’t know until after this battle is over.

『Spear troops are holding onto the castle’s entrance!』

『Support from bow and staff troops is on the way!』

I look back at Twilight Castle for a brief moment.
Then I look ahead.
What about our battle line?
It’s still holding up.

「Back to the rear! Retreat to the inside of the castle from the left wing!」

『Come with me! Shelvie!』

『Right wing secured!』

『Left wing secured! Anchor!』

Who are the ones lining up by the left and right wings?
They are all acquaintances connected to fencers.
Good grief.
Those guys are always so reckless…

『Obsidian Beasts at 12 o’ clock!』

「Another line of Shield Rushes! Keep using your weapon artes! At the count of three!」

『Ooh!』

Everyone gets ready.
We gather our strength.
Now!

『Shield Rush!』

Then, our weapon artes.

『Fierce Crushing Attack!』『Boulder Crash!』 『Giant Trees’ Onslaught!』

Each of us unleash our weapon artes according to our individual abilities.
As expected, the monsters withstood our attacks, but…
One more push.

『Shield Rush!』

We ram into the monsters once again while their centers of gravity seem to have been thrown off.
And because of their shape, the Obsidian Beasts roll over.

『Retreat! Hurry!』

『Right cover, okay!』

『Stay on the left! Hold!』

「Don’t push out! Fight back with your weapon artes as you retreat!」

『Move! Move!』

『Rear, hold! Support is coming! Hurry!』

I could see a support unit at the entrance to the stairs leading up to the castle.
And support comes flying in from the top of the castle walls as well.
It’s a volley of arrows.
And spells.

It looks like I’ll be able to get through with this retreat without dying somehow.

– 8:30 AM, on the top floor of the spire, in the center of Twilight Castle –

I’m free right now.
If I don’t receive a call, or rather, if the Lesser Gryphons don’t make a move, I won’t have much to do, huh?
So long as that’s the case, there won’t be many chances for me to play an active role.
That’s basically it.

With the exception of the Lesser Gryphons and the mounted Majins, it seems that the battle is progressing smoothly.
Well, in the end, I’m on the top floor of the spire.
The view from here is very nice.

Whoops, let’s not get distracted.
The Lesser Gryphons and the Majins won’t attack unless the Kim Kui Slave enters the area portal.
That’s what our prediction was.
But the Kim Kui Slave has already stepped into the range of the area portal.
And at times, it uses its Breath attack, showing that it has a lot of energy.

Well, that’s some other people’s problem.
How much longer will I have to remain standing by?
I get lonely if I don’t have a chance to work.
But, you know…
I’m actually a bit nervous about people expecting me to be active on today’s battle.
To be honest, it’s scary.

『Just a little longer before the planned location is reached. Are you ready?』

「Hey! The Lesser Gryphons are still out there!」

『That’s how plans work. Unexpected things can happen.』’

「Whoa!」

『The airborne troopers are also the key to defeating that, remember? I have high hopes for you.』

「Wait! Corona!」

『Don’t worry. The bow troops will cover your back. You’ll hear from Reina soon for the countdown.』

The Telepathy was cut off there.
How dare she?
This girl…
I’ll remember this, you know?

I look around at my party as I wait.
It’s 6 people in total.
What we have in common is that our class is Elemental Sorcerer 『Wind』.
We have acquired the Fly spell and have a certain amount of experience using it.
And, apparently, another important thing is that we can also use the Spacetime Magic spell Levitation.

And here I am, thinking I would be able to enjoy some time flying in the sky at leisure.
My plan to improve my 【Cold Resistance】 so that I could fly even higher was crushed by the appearance of that Bronze Dragon.
And now, I’m about to be thrown into a battlefield where I might end up dying.
Geez…

『This is Reina! Sleepy Dom, right? Are you ready?』

「Anytime, thanks.」

Oh no.
What’s up with that answer?
That said, it’s hard to ignore it now, isn’t it?

Well, I’d better prepare myself for the worst.

Hey, ∈(;ω;)∋ should be able to have a good time flying for fun as well!