Read The Kicked Out S-rank Appraiser Creates The Strongest Guild

98 - Art. 98. Loran vs.

Back

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

What?"　The alchemy guild is leading the alliance?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　At the hideout of the bandit guild "White Wolf," Jamil raised his eyebrows at the report from his subordinate.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

How can an alchemy guild lead adventurers?

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

What the hell guild is this?　What kind of nonsense is that?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

It's a guild called 'Arsenal of Spirits,' apparently."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

The Arsenal of Spirits?　I've never heard that name.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

I hear, though, that there are quite a few guilds here. There are more than 10 guilds and more than 50 adventurers.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Oh.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

I wouldn't leave it at that.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

You want to attack?

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Yes, I think so. Though, I can't get out now."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Jamil looked back at the equipment he was wearing.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　He was now wearing neither sword nor armor.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　His equipment is now in the care of the Dragon's Fireside.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　His equipment is now in the care of "Dragon's Fireside," because it was worn out in the battle with Yugan.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　In addition, there is a shortage of "Fire Rest" on the market, and it is said that it will take some time to restore it.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

（What to do?)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

I'm in.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Rodo said.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

My 'dragon flute' is intact. There don't seem to be any adventurers from the outside. I'm sure it will be a piece of cake with just the troops I have on hand.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

'...... I suppose so. I guess you're in charge here."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Good. Then, those who can afford the equipment, come with me.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Rodo headed toward the dungeon, taking only those with light wear and tear.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Jamil watched him depart with a difficult look on his face.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

What's the matter? What's wrong, Jamil? Something on your mind?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

No. ......"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(The inauguration of the alliance ...... at this time when there was a shortage of "Fire Rest". By chance?　(Or are you aiming for ......?)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Heh. I don't think so. Maybe I'm thinking too much."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　It was hard to believe that any adventurer on this island, long accustomed to relying on outside adventurers, would be so decisive.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Jamil stopped thinking and sank deep into the sofa.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　As the "Arsenal of Spirits" alliance climbed the volcano in formation, the "Fire Dragon (Fafnir)" attacked them again.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Jeff quickly checked his position with Elio and took up a firing position.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(At any rate, he hit the "Fafnir" with an arrow to draw it away.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Jeff's arrow successfully pierced the body of the "Fire Dragon (Fafnir).

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Geeaaaaaah!

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

The "Fire Dragon (Fafnir)" approached rapidly with a yell.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

This way. Come here.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Jeff turned and ran, pulling "Fafnir" to him.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Thanks to this, Erio was able to run into the fire dragon's blind spot.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(Good. Good. Jeff!)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Erio runs into the bosom of the "Fire Dragon (Fafnir)" and decides on the "Shield Assault" skill to its head.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Leon and Cecil slash at the comatose "Fafnir" and defeat it.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

The coordination of the "Shield of Dawn" was deepening.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Jeff's "bow shooting" to bait, Erio's "shield assault," and Leon and Cecil's pursuit.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Erio. How was the decoy move just now?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Perfect, Jeff. It was very easy to jump in."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Good. Next time we'll do it the same way.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

（My bow shooting is lagging behind Hans and the others. (Compared to Hans and the others, my "bow-shooting" is lagging behind.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

I think you're looking good," he said. Jeff."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland came up to me and said.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

'Yeah, thanks to the tactics you gave me, this is the third 'Fire Dragon (Fafnir)' I've taken down.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Keep up the good work.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Oh, I'll take care of it.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Jeff finished his conversation with Roland briefly and started searching for the enemy again with his skill "far-sightedness.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(Well, if you're coming, come on, 'Fafnir'. I'll be your opponent anytime.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　There is no sign of the days before, when he was dragging Erio's feet or shifting his attention to expensive ore.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Now he was doing what he was supposed to do.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland is satisfied to see Jeff like that.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(When you have a goal, you go straight for it. Jeff is a hot guy.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　At Roland's request, adventurers other than "Shield of Dawn" and "Arrow of the Heavenly Horse" also began to think about how they could contribute.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Would they be able to hold off the fire dragon (Fafnir) for a while, draw it to them as a decoy, or provide logistical support and eliminate monsters other than the fire dragon (Fafnir) since they had no choice but to leave the task to other guilds?

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Each of them considers their own skills and status, and reports back to Roland.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

If we have one more shield user, we can hold off the attack of Fafnir. ......

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Good. Then team up with the 'ore guardians. There are several good shield users there."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

We are short on healers.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

I understand. Then I'll send a healer from the Silver Eagle Alliance.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

We have low defenses, so I think we should stick to enemies other than the 'Fire Dragon (Fafnir)' ......

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

I understand. Then you and Wildcat, who also has low defenses, will act as a team to hit the ogres and wolves.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The opportunity to test their strength soon presented itself.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

When the alliance reached the "Metal Line," three "Fire Dragons (Fafnir)" and a mixed force of "Orcs," "Armed Goblins (Hobgoblins)," and "Crow Wolves (Crow Wolves)" attacked the alliance.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

The "Shield of Dawn" and the "Arrow of the Heavenly Horse" hit the "Fire Dragon (Fafnir)" coming from both sides without saying anything.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland commanded the rest of the team.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

The decoy team and the defensive team will draw the "Fire Dragon (Fafnir)" to them. The rest of you deploy in preparation for the attack of the orcs, the hobgoblins, and the clawed wolves!

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The troops start to move, though half a step behind.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The decoy team has trouble hitting the fire dragon (Fafnir) with their arrows, but somehow manages to draw it to them.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The defense team stood in front of "Fafnir," holding up their shields and enduring the attack for a while.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Soon, the "Shield of Dawn" and the "Arrow of Heavenly Horses" cleared the "Fire Dragon (Fafnir)" and rushed to join the attack.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The remaining "Fafnir" and the ogres and wolves were instantly repelled.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Wayne and Pato were surprised to see Roland's leadership.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

（What is this guy doing?　Don't tell me you're raising adventurers while exploring dungeons?)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(That's not all. I'm also building ...... tactics as I raise them.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Hans and the others were also impressed with Roland's commanding skills while defeating the "Fire Dragon (Fafnir).

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

He was impressed by Roland's commanding skills. He can command a unit, too. He's good at it.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Alice said.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

It's still a bit awkward," Alice said, "but it's starting to work. It's amazing how easy it is to fight when you have a competent commander. ......

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Claire said.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

'Phew, that Roland guy seems to have cast a spell on us again.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(I can't believe that he not only manages an alchemy guild, but also commands troops. (How can he not only manage an alchemy guild, but also command troops? He is an unfathomable man.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland did not forget to check their work while conducting them.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　He sorted out the guilds that could be used and those that could not.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Monica. How far are we from the ore pits?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland asked.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

'Yes, sir. At this rate, we should be at the first site by tomorrow.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Monica said, checking with her hawk-eye.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Good. Well then, let's camp around here for the day. Monica, you can take a rest too. Good night.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Yes, sir."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(I can explore with peace of mind when Roland-san is in command. Lovely)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Monica gave Roland another enthusiastic look as she rested.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The next day, the alliance reached the ore mines.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Roland, if you go over that hillside, you will finally reach the mining site.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Good. Let's start with the members of the "Arsenal of Spirits. Then we'll start with the members of the "Arsenal of Spirits," the "Shield of Dawn," and the "Arrow of the Heavenly Horse. After that, the "Guardian of Ore," the "Silver Eagle Alliance," and the "Wildcat," in that order. The other guilds will be last.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Hearing this, the adventurers became impatient.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Obviously, the guilds with the highest contribution entered the mining site in order.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The commander was paying extraordinarily close attention to the work of the adventurers.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　He gives priority to those who are faithful to his orders.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　They felt even more strongly that they had to contribute to the alliance or show Roland how well they were doing.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The "Shield of Dawn" and the "Arrow of Heavenly Horses" are the first to reach the mining site, and they place the highest priority on extracting "fire-repelling ore (fire rest)".

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　At the same time, they also sought materials to strengthen their weapons.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Jeff walked around the mining area with Erio, looking for materials that would make his weapons lighter.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Lightening materials?

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

I've learned from this search that in order to take advantage of Elio's 'shield assault,' I have to be able to play the decoy role properly."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Jeff said.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

What I need is not so much power," Jeff said, "but the agility to get away quickly after an attack. I need lightweight materials.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

I see. Indeed.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

So, I was wondering if there are any good materials out there.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Hmmm. I don't know. I wonder if Aina's "Exterior Reinforcement (Coating)" will help?　In the meantime, I'll have to talk to Roland about it."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The two men were happy to have found a new policy for the time being, and concentrated on collecting "fire-repellent ore" for the moment.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

I want to make a silver dagger.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Cecil consulted Aina.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Aina said, "Ummm... There is a shortage of silversmiths in the "Arsenal of Spirits" at the moment. But I understand. I will let Mr. Roland know what I want.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Nicolas found a material that could be the strings of a lyre (harp).

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Pato. How about this material?

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Which one? Give it to me.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Using his skill "tuning," Pato lightly tapped the stone.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　A pleasant sound was heard.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(This is from ......)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Nicolas. This might be a good material. It might help to strengthen the 'dragon sound. Let's take it home and consider it."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　In another place, Will had found a magic stone.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Lana. Take a look."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

This is ......

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

It's a 'magic stone of the earth. It may make your 'earth crust magic' more potent."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Wow. And it's a big one. It's a stone. Brother.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Wayne. What do you think?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Ah?　What?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Wayne replied annoyingly.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

What? It's your job to chip away at the magic stone, isn't it? I'm thinking of making new equipment out of this magic stone, and I'm asking you what you think."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Ah. That's fine.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Will frowned.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(What the hell is this guy?　(Arrogant.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland led the tail end of the guild into the mining area, where Aina came to report on the status of ore extraction and the hopes of the adventurers.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

I see...a silver dagger.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Yes," he said. I was asked if I could do something about it.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(It's about time the branch had a silversmith.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

I understand. Let's just stockpile silver for now. If you can spare some, you can pick up some silver."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Yes, sir.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Thus, Roland and his team explored the next mining site in the same way.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The guilds with the highest contribution will be allowed to enter the mining sites in turn.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

The first priority was to collect "fire-retardant ore," and if there was room, they would collect materials to strengthen weapons.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　In this way, Roland steadily gained control of his troops.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Almost all of the "Fire Rest" left in the "Metal Line" was collected.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Now it was just a matter of whether or not they could bring it back to the city safely.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　On the way back, the "White Wolves" led by Rodo were waiting for them.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The "White Wolves" immediately attacked as soon as Roland and his team left the mining site.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

!　Three "Fire Dragons (Fafnir)" are coming from the right. From the left is a squad of archers. It's the White Wolf!

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Monica shouted.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(I knew you were lurking.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Nicola. It's 'Ryuon. Warrior with shield, deploy to the left!　Lay down a line of fire."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Under Roland's command, the alliance smoothly repositioned itself to meet the "White Wolf" attack.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Nicolas moves to the right side and plays "Dragon Sound" to stop the movement of "Fire Dragon (Fafnir)".

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The shield-bearer moves to the left side, holds up his shield, and catches a hail of arrows flying at him.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(It's Roland-san, after all. (It's Roland-san, the master of the art of war and command. But here comes the problem.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Monica watches the battle, biting her lip.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　When the enemy's arrows were cut off, Roland gave the order again.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

The bowman (archer) fires a warning shot. After that, the white army will charge!

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The archer fired an arrow at the enemy from a height.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Enemies in high places visibly float away.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　It was the perfect opportunity to charge.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　However, the shield-bearer and swordsman did not move.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

What's wrong?　Why don't you charge?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland scolded them, but they still did not move.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

（I see. This is what Monica was talking about. Now that we have the ore, we don't want to wear them out any further. Hence, they are reluctant to fight.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The bandits, seeing that we are not attacking them, regain their composure and start to fire arrows at us again.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The Alliance's shield squads were jittery and retreating.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

（This is not good. At this rate, we'll be slowly being whittled away, and eventually we'll collapse.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland looked back at Fafnir, the fire dragon on the right.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

The "Fafnir" had been circling around the same spot since a while ago, taking a neutral attitude.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　It may or may not attack us.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　It seemed to be wondering which to follow, the bandit's "dragon sound" or Nicola's "dragon sound".

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Nevertheless, if we continue to do nothing, we will eventually fall into a state of jitteriness.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(What to do?)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The same confusion was felt by the "White Wolf".

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(Fafnir" doesn't attack the enemy?　(Why?)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　No matter how many times Rodo blows his "dragon flute," the "fire dragon (Fafnir)" keeps circling in the sky as if it has lost sight of the enemy.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(No way!　(Is there someone in the enemy who uses the "dragon sound" as much as I do?)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Tsk."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

（Oh, no. I didn't calculate that. I didn't think I could use "Fafnir. I guess we'll just have to go for the straight and narrow and defeat the enemy.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Rodo continued to blow the "dragon sound," but had the fencer squads prepare to charge.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Nicola was trying her best to play the "dragon sound" on her lyre so that the "Fafnir" would retreat, but the "Fafnir" continued to show an uncooperative attitude.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(d*mn. They still don't listen to me completely, do they? Unlike normal dragons, it is not so easy to control dragons controlled by other "dragon sounds.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Nicolas turned a pained expression on his face to Roland.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland could see that Nicolas was also full of it.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(After all, even Nicolas cannot completely control the "Fire Dragon (Fafnir)" which is under the enemy's control, can he? If that is the case, we have no choice but to repel the enemy with swords and bows.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland looks again at his own white army unit.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　They were still not obeying the order to charge, and were only falling back against the enemy offensive.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland called out to Elio.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Elio," Roland called out to Elio. Do you see that high point?"

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland said, indicating the place where it jutted out.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　He gave these instructions while hiding behind a shield in the midst of a hail of arrows.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Unlike other high places occupied by the enemy, the place Roland pointed to was independent and uncontactable.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The flat area was also narrow, limiting the number of people who could be deployed.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　In other words, it was the weakest part of the enemy-occupied heights.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Yes.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

I want to get rid of the enemies who are occupying that area and set up a camp. Can you do it?

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

I understand. I'll try."

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Erio sets up a "shield assault" toward the heights Roland had indicated.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Under the support fire of the archers, he quickly ran up the hill, eliminated the five archers stationed there, and took over the position.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

The "White Wolf" also tried to regain the high ground, but Lana's "crust magic" made it faster to fortify the defense.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The bandits' attacks on the heights were rebounded at every turn.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　On the contrary, Hans and his men were able to take up positions in those places, allowing them to shoot arrows directly into the enemy lines.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　On the other hand, the "White Wolf" side was afraid of attacks from above, making it difficult for them to launch a white hand-to-hand combat.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　It became a shooting war in which both sides hid in the shadows from a height and shot at each other.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　In the end, there was no winner that day, so the bandits retreated at nightfall.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The next morning came.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland woke the adventurers before the sky had even begun to whiten, and he sent a rapid march to bring down the mountain.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(As long as we can't destroy the enemy, we have no choice but to occupy an advantageous position ahead of them and defend ourselves!)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland drove his troops as far as he could and reached a suitable defensive position. By noon, he had occupied the highest points in the area and blocked the roads with soldiers so that he could not be attacked from any direction.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Rodo noticed Roland's movement and rushed after him, but by that time, the alliance had already completely fortified the area on all sides and was waiting for him with a full set of defenses.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Unavoidably, Rodo gave up the attack and decided to gamble on the next day.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland made the same rapid march down the mountain the next day.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　He ran through the mountain paths, which had many ups and downs, with his breath panting.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Rodo also woke up his army early that day and sent them running, but Roland was still faster at holding the key points.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Rodo gritted his teeth when he saw the allied positions.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(d*mn. Why did he do that? We're a lightly-armed force consisting mainly of archers and thieves. How come those guys, who are heavily armed and have a lot of items, can move faster than us?)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland had Monica use her "Hawk-Eye" to find suitable places for defense in advance, and he was able to move quickly in spite of his heavy weight because he was able to find the paths with few monsters.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The local adventurers were also very cooperative, as they wanted to return to the city as soon as possible to finalize the battle results.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Such a passive strategy would have been frowned upon in the Golden Eagle.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The next day, and the next, the same development continued.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The alliance moved steadily closer to the city, eventually reaching a point where the city could be seen below.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Numbed, Lodo attacked Roland's position forcefully.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　However, the attack was easily repelled, and on the contrary, the "White Wolf" was forced to run for its life.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland tried to give chase, but the bandits were very fast on the run and could not be caught.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

(I see. Can you do hit and away in units? Fighting method utilizing agility. Well thought out. Even if you win a local victory, you cannot give a decisive blow. (This is tricky.)

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland gave up the chase and rather shifted his position again, bringing his troops closer to the city.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　They were now positioned in the forest at the foot of the city, and the city was now just a stone's throw away.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Since the "White Wolf" had not suffered catastrophic damage, they reorganized their forces and tried to challenge Lorrain again, but Rodo had trouble regrouping his troops.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　Roland did not miss the opportunity and ran all the way through the forest at the foot of the mountain and returned alive to the city.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　He made an impressive return with his unit still in formation.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　The people of the town rolled their eyes.

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

　They were accustomed to seeing adventurers return home in tatters, and they tilted their heads, saying to each other, "It's a rare thing, isn't it?

Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

Back

Table of Contents

Next

Back

Table of Contents

Next