In the evening, I greeted the attackers with Lewin-san. My companion is Ion.

The leader of the heavy warrior party greets me first.

'This is your first time with him. I'm Mangetsu, the leader of the clan "Shield of the Moon". These are the members Mikazuki, Ariake, Kagen, Izayoi, and New Moon. They all take the names of the moon. Please take care of them.

'Hi. I'm solo, but I'm Tact, the leader of the clan 'Leaping'. This is my summoner, Aeon from Dragon Newt.

Ha, ha. Thank you kindly. I know who you are. You're a little girl, the infamous Summoner.

I say no to that nickname because Lily has evolved!

We're next. I'm Yoichi, the leader of the archer's clan, 'The Message of the Three Arrows'. The members are Rokkaku, Masanari, Ogasawara, Tachibana and Hanabusa. I'm Tachibana and Hanabusa.

It's a great crew.

They're all celebrities.

''Do you recognize the names of the archers... well, they can't quite make it, but I think they're a good asset.

Well, think of it as Yoichi-san and his merry band.

Hey!

In the first place, wouldn't a clan name normally be Mouri?

Oh, that's what I thought, too.

'If you call me by my name, you guys will call me Kogoro's old man!

"Tsk.

I thought I just normally like Nasu Yoichi (Nasuno Yoichi), but there's a lot of reasons for that.

Five other parties with different professions that haven't yet been given clan names have joined us. There were no fire shadows and Arleighs among them, so that means a total of 9 parties and 53 people were actually on our side.

''I'm sorry to be so quick, but can we ask you to restore our endurance value and food?''

'Oh. I'm on it.

I'm cooking up a storm over there. We're running out of time, so why don't we talk over dinner?

According to the story, apparently, 'Moon Shield' and 'Three Arrows of Instruction' were the clans that had been very active in the defense of the base area at night.

If it wasn't for them, the base area would have fallen even earlier. Since they were defending the base area, they naturally had contacts with Ruin and the others, and Ruin decided that they could be trusted.

I should be thankful that I was on the same server as them. I could sleep at night because of them.

What was going on out there?

He blames us for not defending him.

'Our weapons are in tatters, we have no food. I'm sure history has proven that you can't protect them with that.

Surely history proves that's deadly in a war of defense.

And I revealed to them the information about the example mural and the tablet.

'You even got a hint of that... this is a complete defeat.

'We found those ruins as well... but it was too much for the undead to handle with a bow.

Ah... that's definitely a jam. At the very least, a sacred attribute bow and arrow would be essential.

And when I told them the currently decided strategy, they happily announced their participation.

''Unlike the other side, we have a solid strategy in place.

'I can't say I won't participate. I have to make up for all the points I've lost so far.

I wanted to know what kind of crazy plan they had in mind for me. I'm sure it's a bad plan if I refer to it.

I log out for dinner. I eat my dinner well, take a bath and log into the game.

''Tact-kun and the others are all here. We've learned from the firelight that a large army of monsters is heading to this base, just as Tact-kun and Tristan predicted. We're going to intercept this one.

You have a specific plan in mind?

Yoichi asks.

'Of course. Takuto-kun, could you please explain?

Yes, sir. The strategy is simple. Draw the monsters to the very edge of the base area, use a large scale technique to fatally wound them, and then surround and destroy them all.

What's this big move you're talking about?

It's a hidden gem, but we'll have to talk about it.

'We use Dragon Wave, which can be used with Aeon's trump card, the Pseudo Dragonization skill. This technique uses the wave it generates to push enemies away, and while it's not powerful enough to annihilate a large number of enemies, it can inflict lethal wounds on a large number of them.

'I didn't know you could use such a move... as expected of an extremely rare Dragon Newt.

Yoichi-san is right, it's a foul grade move. So I pass the baton to Ruin-san.

'Can I ask 'Moon Shield' to be the monster attractor?

I'll take care of it.

'Those who can use magic and the archers will stay in this place where the monsters are streaming in. If the enemy comes, we will destroy them with a wave of magic and a bow and arrow attack.

Copy that.

'There will probably be a survivor. After that, we'll move on to a regular defensive battle. We'll draw the monsters back in, stall them, and end it with a pincer attack.

They all agree to participate in my plan to get a lot of points.

"You always think of the same crappy plan, don't you? Takuto...

You'll feel sorry for the monsters, won't you?

When Rekka and Kego said that, Lisa and Mirai said.

'Do you have a problem with your brother's plan?'

'Then you two can run into a horde of monsters.

"Oh, no. I'm sorry.

I have a weakness for girls. Me neither, but...

Excuse me, that I am. The enemy will be here soon, that it is.

The fire shadows report back to me.

'Thank you. Everybody in position!　It's a prelude to the final boss battle!　We're going to make a ton of points here!

"Oh!

Thus, the massive defense of the ancient lake began.

The enemies are the event monsters that have attacked us in defense so far, mainly the Boar Leader. My members are Aeon, Love Fire, Ricule, Darley, and Luna.

Liquor and Darley are being used by Tristan and Yoichi. I can only assume that they are being targeted.

A laser of light magic is emitted from the forest. This is the signal for the operation.

"Luna, please.

Luna dances and a buff is activated for everyone.

'Buffing everyone just by dancing... that's awesome.

If you stop dancing, though, you can't participate in the battle because the effect is lost.

Then I'll do my best for her.

Full Moon and the others stepped forward and gave instructions.

''All hands, activate your provocation skills!

"Oh!

All at once, Full Moon and her friends prepare their large shields and activate their provocation skills. Then the monsters that have been spreading out freeze in the face of Mr. Full Moon and the others. It's just as planned.

"Aeon, please.

'Yes!　Pseudo-dragonization, activate!

Aeon is enveloped in a pillar of blue light and pseudo-dragonization occurs.

''Oh...''

This is...

Beautiful...

Goddess...

That's a great feeling... but I know how it feels... and I'm in the same boat.

Ion thrusts both glass swords into the ground.

'Dragon technique!　Dragonwave!

A larger-than-usual amount of water turned into a wave that engulfed and swept away the monsters. The big monsters persisted, but the ones in front of me were directly hit by the dragon wave.

Their feet would leave the ground and they would be swept away by the quicksilver. And when the front one was swept away, it hit the guys behind it, and the guys behind it were swept away too.

I was afraid they'd get trampled, but it looks like Luna's buffs worked. And Aeon's pseudo-dragonization is released.

The destination of the swept monster is hell.

'All hands, take a stand!'

At Yoichi's command, the archers held their bows.

''Arrow Rain!　Let go!

"Arrow Lane!

A martial art unknown to me is used. A single arrow turns into countless arrows in the air and a rain of arrows rain down on the monsters. It's not over yet.

Spell chanting complete. Let's go. Everyone.

"Oh!　This is our all-out effort!

A full burst of male wizard troops, led by Rekka, descends. That shout is a mystery.

'Second wave, let's go!

'Do we have to shout something too?　Sister Ruin.

You don't have to!　Shoot me now!

Magic is released from Ruin and the other people who can use magic in production jobs. I feel like I've been in some kind of trouble, but is it okay?

But there are still many survivors of the monsters, after all.

'Let's go!　You guys!

Now!　All hands on deck!

A fierce beast user unit led by Rikku-san and a summoner unit led by Luke attacked them from the side. The reason why Rikku-san is commanding them is because of Raiden's recommendation. Indeed, Rorozora-san seems to be suitable for this kind of thing.

The summoned beasts and tame monsters are engaged in a melee, but the monsters are only aiming at us.

The survivors are going to charge at us.

All hands on deck!

Behind us, Tristan and the others, the archers who can't yet use Arrow Rain, prepare themselves.

Me and Love Fire's magic is also completed.

''Bottomless Swamp!''
"Trid Hell!

It's a combo of bog and burning hell. I was supposed to burn the boar leader to death when he fell into the mire, but he swims normally. Boars can swim, and I guess it's the same here... but they're moving slower.

"Trident Arrow, unleash!

Trident Arrow!

An arrow pierces the swimming boa. 'Sorry for the inconvenience.

"I just got word that the enemy behind you has been wiped out. They're headed for a pincer.

Yes, sir. Are you sure you're gonna be able to handle it?

Mel reports back to me and I check with Mr. Full Moon.

'I'll take care of it. You guys do what you're supposed to do.

I'll take care of it.

Please. Everybody set up!

"Oh!

Full Moon and the others lifted their great shields and held them up.

'Let's go!　Rush!

Shield tackle!

With their shields at the ready, Full Moon and the others hit the rushing Boar Leader with their bodies. Then the boar leader was flung away.

That's good... they're the ones who've been defending the base area until now. They were able to bounce the boa leader off the boa leader by bouncing him from the bottom to the top as he rushed forward. More than anything else, the party members were breathing so well together.

'Now!'

Guys, let's go!　Gale thrust!

Mel and the others, the one-handed sword bearers rush to the played bore leader and succeed in extending the hardcore time.

That's when the professions that are good at close combat swarm in.

Yoichi is the first to join them on the Darley. He and Tristan go around the monster, shooting arrows at it. Liquor and Darley and I breathe so well together... it's getting sad.

The other players join in and complete the pincer of the monsters.

I take the role of recovery and support everyone, but I realize how great Mirai is. In the end, I was no better off than following Mirai's instructions.

It seems I can only support six people.

"Raise the battle-cry!

It's a complete victory for us!

"Oh!

In the end, I was pathetic, but we won big. Then the level up came and the info played.

'The level of light magic has reached 30. Light Magic [Refresh] [Flash Bang]'
''Your light magic level has reached 30. Sacred magic can now be obtained.

Okay! I'd like to get it right away, but it looks like we have some things to do first.

The Aeon level has reached 30. The special event 'Trial of the Sea Dragon' has occurred.

A blue glow emanated from the Aeon and enveloped me.

Name Tact Intermediate Summoner Lv 10

Vitality 44
魔力　　88
筋力　　31
防御力　22
俊敏性　28
器用値　63

スキル

格闘Lv7　蹴り技Lv14　杖Lv20　片手剣Lv10　投擲Lv3　高速詠唱Lv10→Lv11　
召喚魔術Lv21　封印魔術Lv3　錬金Lv9　採掘Lv14　伐採Lv15　解体Lv23　
鑑定Lv13　識別Lv18　風魔法Lv20　火魔法Lv21　土魔法Lv21→Lv22　水魔法Lv20　
闇魔法Lv20　光魔法Lv29→Lv30　雷魔法Lv20　爆魔法Lv19　木魔法Lv18　氷魔法Lv17　
時空魔法Lv18　水泳Lv8　読書Lv8　料理Lv26　餌付けLv6　釣りLv14　シンクロLv5

名前　イオン　ドラゴニュートLv29→Lv30

生命力　40
魔力　　60→62
筋力　　32→33
防御力　22
俊敏性　82→84
器用値　68→70

スキル

二刀流Lv23　投擲Lv6　水中行動Lv10　水刃Lv11　擬似竜化Lv4→Lv5

名前　恋火　セリアンビーストLv24→Lv25

生命力　52
魔力　　50→52
筋力　　52
防御力　31→32
俊敏性　58→60
器用値　44→45

スキル

刀Lv10　二刀流Lv1　炎魔法Lv5→Lv6　狐火Lv9　気配察知Lv11　危険察知Lv9　
Witchcraft Lv 1 Blood Awakening Lv 4

Name liqueur Unicorn horse Lv5 -> Lv7

Life force 26 to 28.
Magical power 2
Strength 27 to 29.
Defensive Strength 18
Agility 43 to 47
Dexterous value 35 to 36.

skill

Angular attack lv7 Kicking lv3 Rush lv7 Riding lv15 -> lv16 Sprint lv9 -> lv10

Name Darley Thoroughbred lv5 to lv7

Life force 23 to 24.
Magical power 2
Strength 17 to 18.
Defensive Strength 15
Agility 53 to 57
Dexterity value 37 to 38.

skill

Kicking lv3 Rushing lv5 Riding lv16 -> lv17 Galloping lv8 Rider enhancement lv9 -> lv10

Name Luna Fairy LV6 to LV8

Life force 25 to 26.
Magical power 45 to 49
Strength 16 to 17.
Defense 20 to 21.
Agility 40 to 44
Dexterous value 30 to 32

skill

Flight Lv 7 -> Lv 8 Lyre Lv 1 Dance Lv 4 -> Lv 6 Enchanted Scale Powder Lv 3 Wind Magic Lv 3 Wood Magic Lv 3 Illusion Lv 1