In the meantime, the NPCs in the adventurer's guilds became calm after the enemies were annihilated and began to act to deal with them. First of all, it seems that each guild has a magic circle that can be transferred between guilds in case of emergency.

But it seems that they are not functioning properly. That's where the old timers come in.

'I looked at the monsters and checked my transfer magic circle, but it was sealed,'

The Beast Demon Guild didn't make it either.

Oh, it's the old lady from the Alchemy Guild and Harrison's brother from the Beast Demon Guild.

''Probably because the undead are disturbing the earth's veins.

A vein?

Hmm?　You're the summoner who used to carry saber tigers around the city, as I recall.

I'm glad they remembered me, but I hate the way they remembered me!

'It's been a long time. Was it you who annihilated those skullbats... you've grown up a lot in the little time I've seen you.

I'm in good company.

"Ehehehe.

To be clear, if it wasn't for the Wa Fox, the damage would have been done for sure.

''So what's this thing called a vein of land?''

I'm talking about the mana flow. The mana flow here was managed by Garbella Glow, so it seems that with Garbella Glow gone, the magicians here can't use it. It seems that magic that uses magic is still fine.

So you can't use summoning magic or alchemy... then we're out of time.

'I'll open the warp gate that leads to Freetia.

They are both impressed.

'I knew I could use it since I was in this town...'

'I am constantly amazed at your phenomenal growth. But it's probably for the best at the moment.

I'll warp ahead of you. I need to inform Fretia of the danger. I'm sure His Majesty King Gran will be able to inform the rest of the world of this crisis.

Okay. Then I'll take care of his protection.

Oh! You don't think we're going to see Harrison's brother in battle? I'm really looking forward to it. And everyone from Freetia will be joining my escort. But there's a problem: the NPCs.

"Do we have to abandon this town?

We're going to fight!

Don't be ridiculous!

"What the hell did you guys do to that monster, huh?

'What the hell did you guys do to that monster back there?　All you could do was freak out and scream, right?　The other side is a horde of zombies that could easily swallow this city. Can't you at least understand that we have no chance?

You're leaving this town, Grandma?

A child asks Grandma.

'You have no choice if you want to survive... but if you're alive, you'll come back to this town.

The townspeople agreed with Grandma's words.

'Well... if you're alive, you can start over, right?

'Yes!　Let's live now so we can rebuild this town!

"Oh!

I want you to run for your life. All right, kid, you're on your way.

I'm a boy...well, I guess I can't help it.

'Yes!　Warpgate!

When I open the warp gate, the townspeople begin to evacuate one by one. Among them was a fishmonger's uncle and a nobleman who had a cooking battle. I thought you didn't hate sub-humans?

Then the alchemist NPC brings me something.

'It's an MP potion!　Use it!

Oh, no. I don't think the magic will hold up, for sure.

Lily and Setia, Luin-san and the others are praying for you. Don't you guys have the grace to use Entrust!

There was no one to save. As a result, I'm currently being tortured with 30 pints of the godd*mn potion. That's funny, huh? I'm supposed to be doing good... so why are you being tortured?

Zoe, the zombies are coming to our doorstep!

'So it's finally here...then I'll have to fight too. Come!　Carbuncle!

Oh! I've never seen this monster before! The one that appeared had gems on its forehead and tail. It was a weasel-like beast-type summoner.

That carbuncle ignored my brother and when he came to me, he smelled my robe and climbed up to my shoulder and slid up to my body. It's cute.

'Please don't take my summoner!

I'm pissed...even if you say that.

'I'm sure it's because I smelled good food coming from Tact Han.

Well, I smelled it, so there's no doubt about it. And in that case, I say to him, "Well, you know what?

"You can feed me later, but for now, just fight me.

As I said this, Carbuncle put his ears up and went downstairs and started shadowboxing.

'I'm still more motivated than ever before...'

'Tact-san even feeds NPC summonses!

Tyrol!　Sure, it's like that, but don't bother saying it!

Then we got to the point where we could visually see the zombies.

'We're going to defend you to the death until the evacuation is over!

"Oh!

Then there was a child who attacked the zombies first. It was Hanabi-chan.

"I got the first spear!　Pseudo-dragonization!

Oh! You've learned to pseudo-dragonize. A red tail and red wings are added.

"Erase it!　Dragon Technique!　Dragonclaw!

The dragon in Hanabi-chan's hand is swept down by the zombies as her claws are swept down and obliterated. That's the power of a rock.

"Hmph!　How about it!　Takuma.

'Great!　Fireworks!

Definitely awesome.... unless they're undead. The resurrected zombie grabs Hanabi's leg.

'Wha!　What the hell, these guys!　Hee!　That's disgusting!　Don't touch me!　Fire!

The zombies that were touching Hanabi-chan are burning, but they won't let go. Or rather, they are swarming. Then something happened to Hanabi-chan. She suddenly collapsed.

"Lily!

Yeah!

No close combat!

What! His brother explains.

'The decaying zombies will corrode everything they touch. Their clothes, their weapons, their bodies!　Carbuncle!

Cui!

As the carbuncle flew through the air, gems glowed and lasers were released, wiping out the zombies that had gathered around Hanabi-chan. 'Carbuncle, you're strong.

''Fireworks!''

Takuma tries to approach, but his brother stops him.

'Don't!　Even if you defeat a decaying zombie, it will still spread a corrosive smell and rot everything around it!

Oh no, but the fireworks!

'Return to the summons!　And then summon him back immediately to be treated!

Okay, okay!

It's a good thing that Mirai was in charge of Hanabi-chan's treatment. But even so, it's an extremely troublesome zombie.

You're okay with long range attacks, right?

''Yes. Corruption will reduce the durability of weapons and armor, so magic is fundamental.

Couldn't the bracelets prevent that?

As I'm sure you know, we can only prevent this from happening once.

Hm, if you can prevent it from happening with a breath, you're probably fine.

''I used the exorcism of the Japanese fox earlier, is it effective?

It works. But it will take a long time to kill them... because rotting zombies are stronger than regular zombies.

Then I guess we can't have the same tactics.

"Lilly, can you take care of our enemies?　With the Holy Dragon's blessing, I'll probably be fine.

I got it!　Takt!

'Everyone else is a long range attack!　Waxx, can you ward off one of the town's passageways?

We can't get to the main road. I think we can stop one on the side streets.

Then do it. I'm sure it makes a difference, just by closing off one of the corridors.

You're on it.

The first path that leads to the Adventurer's Guild is one main street that runs right in front of you. There are two paths leading to the Adventurer's Guild. You must first stop at two points on either side of the main road. One of the pathways was warded off by the Japanese fox. The question is what to do with the rest.

While I was thinking about it, Setia suggested.

'Tact-sama, the Wood Breath can protect the people around the trees from decay, what should we do?'

I had completely forgotten about it. There was such a magic to it. When I look at the full moon and the others, they bow their heads. That's what happens.

'Do it. We'll set it up in the middle of Main Street.

I understand.

When I give the order, a tree appears in the middle of the main street where Setia constantly activates her breath. And Full Moon and the others move as well.

'Let's attract the enemy around this tree!

"Oh!

Rekka and Luin-san also give instructions.

'Magic should focus on motion-blocking and zombie-blasting magic!　We don't have to beat him!

"Okay, okay!

Priests, line up in single file and use your cleansing magic to defeat the zombies.

"Yes, sir!

All the players are out in full force to intercept the zombies on Main Street.

Then, Lily performs a grand slash on the other main street zombies.

"Grand Slash!

When Lily takes a full swing of her great sword, the zombies are all erased together. A corrosive is released, but again, it had no effect on Lily, who has the Holy Dragon's blessing.

''Lily won't let you pass this way!

You really have become so dependable, Lily. I really feel it in this town.

'It would be tough for her to do it alone. Me and Carbuncle will be there to cover you. We'll take the rest of the trail, please.

Then Ix would have to worry about energy, so I'll replace Ix and I'll call for love fire.

'I understand. "Alright, love fire, Bran. "Love Fire, Bran, I want you two to kill the zombies on the path. Koibibi is a demon fire. Bran is the Tenawa. The two of you, don't get too close, okay?　You're going to destroy your weapon.

Okay, okay!

Yes, sir.

Our stalling began. The first thing you'll notice is the Lily and Carbuncle duo. They're not just buying time, they're going to wipe out all the zombies.

The lasers emitted from the carbuncle's jewels are rooting out the zombies. When the zombies try to get close to the carbuncle, Lily dispels them. It's a nice combination of vanguard and rearguard.

On the other hand, the players are the ones who are struggling. It seems that the priest's purification magic also has a range magic, but I'm told that only a few priests who have been living in the ruins where the undead appeared in the event and have been using purification magic can use it.

And that range magic isn't wide area either. The wizards have managed to stall the zombies, but that's only a temporary solution. The biggest problem is that the close quarters battle has been blocked. Full moon and the others are making it very difficult to do so. Still, I think it's quirky that they don't back down.

With everyone's hard work, the evacuation was somehow completed.

''The evacuation is complete!''

All right!　All hands to the warp gate!

Lily!　Use light waves to obliterate the enemies over here!

I got it!　Takt!

But Harrison's brother stops him.

'We'll do that. 'Carbuncle!　It's Citrinova!

Squeaky!

As the carbuncle's tail turned into a yellow gemstone, a warm yellow light emitted from the gemstone and the zombies bathed in the light disappeared. I'm sure of it. The carbuncle is more than just the fourth evolution.

'After all the trouble we've been through...'

I'm starting to feel empty...

Mel and Rika say so, but the surviving decaying zombies come to a boil. Apparently the light didn't reach the zombies on the path.

The players hurriedly entered the warp gate, and finally me and Harrison's brother entered the warp gate, and the retreat was complete. That's where the quest completion info comes in.

'You have completed the emergency quest 'Evacuate the townspeople of Fast'. Your reward will be distributed after the emergency quest 'Zombie Army, Attack''.'
''Lily's greatsword skill level has reached 20. Great Sword Martial Skill [Shield Break] has been acquired.'
''Bran's shield skill level has reached 5. I've acquired the Shield Martial Skill [Repel].

But the first town we visited in Fast has become a town of zombies.

Name: Takht Intermediate Summoner Lv18

Vitality 48
Magical power 101
Strength 35
Defensive Strength 25
Agility 37
Dexterity value 75

skill

Fighting Lv 9, kicking Lv 16, staff Lv 22, one-handed sword Lv 18, spear Lv 4, throwing Lv 7.　
High speed chanting lv 17, summoning magic lv 28, sealing magic lv 3, horsemen lv 8, alchemy lv 17.　
Mining Lv 18 Logging Lv 17 Dismantling Lv 32 Appraisal Lv 20 Identification Lv 25 Wind Magic Lv 22　
Fire Magic Lv 21 Earth Magic Lv 22 Water Magic Lv 24 Water Magic Lv 24 Dark Magic Lv 20 Sacred Magic Lv 5　
Lightning magic Lv 22, explosive magic Lv 22, wood magic Lv 22, ice magic Lv 21, space-time magic Lv 27 to Lv 33.　
Underwater Activity Lv 2 Reading Lv 8 Cooking Lv 33 Feeding Lv 7 Fishing Lv 16 Synchro Lv 9

Name Lily, Dragoneute Koola Lv 6

Vitality 62
Magical power 50
Strength 120.
Defensive Strength 42
Agility 42
Dexterity value 39

skill

Light Fist Lv 8 Flight Lv 13 One-Handed Sword Lv 26 -> Lv 27 Large Sword Lv 18 -> Lv 20 Hammer Lv 6 -> Lv 7 Continuous Shooting Lv 5　
Alchemy Lv 16 Light Magic Lv 2 Light Wave Lv 2 Dragon Technique Lv 6 Dragonization Lv 5 Holy Dragon Blessing Lv 3

Name: Setia High Elf Lv3

Vitality 50
Magical power 116
Strength 41
Defensive Strength 36
Agility 37
Dexterity value 116

skill

Staff Lv 14 Magic Bow Lv 6 -> Lv 8 Eagle's Eye Lv 2 -> Lv 3 Shooting Lv 1 -> Lv 2 Woodworking Lv 12 Collecting Lv 18 Medication Lv 8　
Engraving Lv 3 Gemology Lv 1 Lapidary Lv 1 Wind Magic Lv 7 Fire Magic Lv 13 Water Magic Lv 15　
Earth magic Lv 13 Dark magic Lv 1 Sacred magic Lv 1 -> Lv 2 Lightning magic Lv 1 Explosion magic Lv 1 Wood magic Lv 16　
Ice magic Lv 1 Tree magic Lv 6 -> Lv 9 High Elf knowledge Lv 13 Spirit summoning Lv 6 Cooking Lv 8

Name Love Fire Shrine Beast Lv2

Vitality 75
Magic power 82
Strength 81
Defensive Strength 47
Agility 90
Dexterity value 70

skill

Swords Lv 13, two swords Lv 1, wind blade Lv 1, flame magic Lv 7, evil flame Lv 12, abomination Lv 12 -> Lv 14　
Presence Lv 15 Danger prediction Lv 14 Spiritual power Lv 2 Magic Lv 1 Shinto magic Lv 5　
Forgetfulness Lv 1 Speedy Feet Lv 1 Bewitchment Lv 2 Blood Awakening Lv 5 Cooking Lv 8 Divine Descent Lv 1 Beastification Lv 1

Name Ix Ex Machina Lv25 -> Lv26

Life force 39 to 40.
Magic power 39 to 40.
Strength 39 to 40.
Defensive Strength 39 to 40.
Agility 39 to 40
Dexterity value 39 to 40.

skill

Aircraft armament Lv5 -> Lv6 Analysis Lv4 Detection Lv11 -> Lv12 Conversion Lv2 Link Lv4 Magic charge Lv4

Name: Japanese Fox Shrine Beast Lv3

Vitality 76
Magic power 96
Muscle Strength 46
Defensive Strength 40
Agility 92
Dexterity value 94

skill

Fan Lv 10, Dance Lv 10, Throwing Manipulation Lv 10, Evil Flame Lv 10, Abominable Fire Lv 10, Presence Sense Lv 12.　
Danger Detection Lv 12 Sealing Magic Lv 10 Illusion Lv 10 Fire Magic Lv 5 Shinto Magic Lv 12 -> Lv 15　
Sorcery Lv 10 Sewing Lv 10 Leatherwork Lv 10 Cooking Lv 14 Blood Awakening Lv 5 Divine Descent Lv 1 Beastification Lv 1

Name Bran Angel Lv11 to Lv14

Life force 20 to 21.
Magic power 28 to 30.
Strength 22 to 24.
Defense 20 to 22.
Agility 29 to 30
Dexterous value 28 to 29.

skill

Flight Lv 1 shield Lv 1 -> Lv 6 spear Lv 1 provocation Lv 1 -> Lv 6 light magic Lv 3 halo Lv 2 -> Lv 4 angelic blessing Lv 3