Eileen and I talked about how to meet up with them and parted ways.
I cast the Metamorphosis spell again, transforming myself into an eagle, and flew back to Finola and the rest of the elves.

On the way, I flapped my wings and thought as I rode the wind.
The topic was 'how to destroy those Orcs'.

The first thing to realize is the difference in strength between us.
And in this respect, we are at a huge disadvantage.

Assuming that the strength value of an Orc of general species with monster rank F is 1, the total strength value of a squad of Orcs is 19, including nine of general species with strength value 1, three of leader class with strength value 2, and one of general class with strength value 4.
This strength value of 19 for a squad is considered the basic unit.

The total force of the legion led by the Orc Emperor is considered to be on the scale of a company.
A platoon is formed by about three squads, and a company is formed by about three platoons.
It should be considered that the enemy's total strength is roughly about nine squads.

If there are nine squads with a strength value of 19, the total strength value is 171.
If we assume that there are three Orc Lords with a strength value of 8 as platoon commanders and an Orc Emperor with a strength value of 16 as the overall commander, the total strength value will be a little over 200.

However, this is only a model case, and the situation may not be exactly as it is in reality.
However, based on our reconnaissance of the number of the enemy, I have the impression that we have not deviated too far from this figure.

Now, on the other hand, what is our strength against them?

First, the Elven warriors.
So far, the total force consists of five from Lefania's village and seven survivors from Finola's village.

The strength of an ordinary elf warrior is considered to be equal to that of an ordinary orc, and is calculated as a strength value of 1.
Even if we assume that Lephaniah and some of the leader elven warriors have a strength value of 2, and that Finola, the commander in chief, has a strength value of 4, at the current stage, their strength is only about that of a squad of orcs.

Currently, Finola's fellow warriors are going to the surrounding elf settlements to ask for support, and if their activities work well, they may be able to gather up to fifty or sixty elf warriors.
If we could gather that many, we would have an additional force of about four squads.

If our party and Irene are added to that, the total strength would be about 130.

But 130.
If we were to go head to head with an army of Orcs with a total strength of over 200, we would be the ones who would be overrun.

However, this calculation does not include my existence.
This is because sorcerers are difficult to calculate simply as a fighting force, and depending on how they are used, they can turn out to be both good and bad.

Most of the elven warriors also have the ability of a beginner sorcerer.
Since they can only use elementary spells and their magic power is low, they are unlikely to be able to exert much influence, but if they use their power well, they can be useful for distraction.

However, if you use them well, they can be useful for distraction. Elves are generally superior in terms of mobility.
Orcs are generally sluggish, although there are exceptions among the higher species, and there is a clear difference in mobility between elves and orcs.

Furthermore, elves are good at ranged attacks with bows.
Orcs' remote attacks are usually limited to throwing rocks or clubs, so elves have the upper hand when they are at a distance.

For these reasons, the elves, who are inferior in terms of simple strength, have a good chance to win if they can fight a well-organized battle without becoming a melee.
It is not an entirely one-sided and reckless battle.

(Then the focus will be on how to destroy the commander class. ......)

That's where I'm going to set my sights.
If we crush the wise commander class and turn them into a bunch of fools, then the Orc hordes will be nothing to be afraid of.

The main Orc army should be left to the main army of elves led by Finola.
We will move as a separate force and destroy the brains of the enemy army.

Me, Satsuki, Mee, Cyril, and Irene.
With this much strength, we will infiltrate the enemy's core, destroy it, and then quickly leave the enemy lines.
This is exactly the kind of mission we deserve.

This is a mission that requires a flexible response once we are on the battlefield, which is difficult to plan in advance, but it is something that all adventurers must face.

Besides, I have a strong group of friends with me.
This is not a pretty story, but a real one.

Satsuki, Mee, Cyril, and Irene.
Despite the differences in their abilities, skills, and personalities, they are all reliable companions for me.
With their support, I feel that I can do this mission, which would be impossible if I were to do it alone.
It's not an easy mission, and I should always have a way out, but I don't think it's an unrealistic mission at all.

(It would be inappropriate to consider this as 'getting interesting'. ......)

I felt myself unable to stop my mouth from dropping open.
If I hadn't been in the form of an eagle, I'm sure the edges of my mouth would have been hanging up.

Ultimately, a battle between orcs and elves is nothing more than a competition for survival.
If that is the case, then this feeling I have is nothing more than the instinctive pleasure of a human being.

(On the stage of the fight for life, the cause, the reason, the ethics, and the morality may all be mere decoration. ......)

I glided through the night sky, spinning such useless philosophies around in my head.

In my vision, I saw a forest landscape under the starry sky and the lights of the elves in the forest.