I cast black magic on the target at the same time, but if I were to note the order of priority--.

　Those with bows first. 【Hunters】With aptitude, they can't be underestimated, even if they are thieves. Even if they didn't attend a training institution (school), their skills may have been honed through hunting and other activities.
　So they have the skills to aim and hit.

　That's why it's 'dark' to hang.
　The vision that is important for aiming is dyed completely black.

What, I can't see it! What the f*ck is going on here? Oh, man, it's suddenly getting dark!

　A number of people were upset when their vision went dark, and a number of people dropped their bows and arrows. There were also a few who shot in a misguided direction. Some of the arrows were coming at the survey team, but once their numbers were reduced to this level, it was easy to deal with them.
　There are many adventurers and skilled sub-humans here.

　Then there are the wizards. Just like the archers, their weapons are long-range attacks.
　This one was easy because there weren't so many of them to begin with.

　It's a 'blank' to hang.
　What you need for magic is magic power and images.
　It's not possible to create an image when there's a blank space where you can't even think.
　Of course, it's impossible to build magic.

　The two people who made the most of the time I created were the two people who made the most of it.
　It's not a good idea to go to the beach for a while.
　I'm not going to be the only one who can do it.

"Did you just see something shiny...? What wind magic? Hey, would you get your magic... what?

It's not doing its job.

　When one of the bandits turned around, he found that those who were supposed to shoot arrows at him ahead of time, those who were also supposed to offer him magic - they had been wiped out.

　It's no wonder that the event is simply unbelievable, yet there's only a girl standing at the place where the culprit would be, holding a single spear, so it's no wonder that they are surprised.
　The same thing was happening on the opposite side of the street from where Fulkas-san ran through.

''........Reme's black magic?　Awesome.

　By the time Arthur-san muttered that, the long-range attackers had been wiped out.
　The long range attacker who was trying to pin us from both sides was no more.

　Arthur-san had tied the hilt and scabbard of his sword together with a string and used it like a club to add or subtract from it so as not to kill it.
　And his speed is equal to Fulkus-san's. The time it takes to achieve the result is almost the same.
　Both of them were far from serious in their combat, but it was clear to everyone that both of them were excellent warriors.

　The only ones left were those with melee weapons.
　Here the bandits were divided into two main types.

　Those whose minds were inclined to flee, or those whose minds were inclined to suicide attacks.
　Hang 'Confusion' on the former and 'Slowdown' on the latter.

　Those that were thinking of escaping would run in the wrong direction, crash into a tree, or hit their friends.
　The one who was planning to attack loses his or her stance and rolls down the slope as a result of slowing down.

　Once that happens, it's hard to beat us anymore.
　Using multiple magic and targeting a large number of people sacrificed duration, but that's fine.
　I believe that this is enough, because I believe that it is.

　
　The adventurers also look at the state of the enemy and respond calmly, with room to strike down while adding or subtracting so as not to kill them.

''........It looks like I won't have a chance.

　Maru says, and Merlin smiles slightly.

'I like your costume change, don't I?

'Oh, that's it. Is it the clothes that you like?　Is it the act of changing clothes?

Both.

Oh, Merlin, you are such a brat.

"Oh, you're going to forgive me for s*xually harassing you?

That's because it's Lord Merlin.

'You know, honey, if you said that, I'd get serious.

You've got to be kidding me again.

　While conversing, Merlin-san waved her wand gracefully.
　Each time she did so, the bandits were neutralized.

　For example, one had his face covered with a water ball and choked. Some had their hands slashed by a wind blade and dropped their weapons, while others had their feet slashed and fell over. Some were grabbed by earthen arms and unable to move, and others were wrapped around the roots of a tree that had started to move. Some were iced, others were shaken by lightning strikes, and others took small-scale blasting magic on their bodies.
　'You don't use the fire attribute so that it doesn't catch fire in the trees?

''What do you think?　Isn't it beautiful?

　Merlin-san uses various attributes at a very high level.
　Very, very enjoyable.

　Her alias is 【Foresight Wizard】 because she uses magic as if she knows the future.
　It's a name given to her because her magic timing is so perfect.

　It shouldn't have required such a wide variety of magic to exterminate the bandits. Even if you narrow it down to just one type, it's more than enough.
　I looked at her and she winked at me.

'You showed me something good, as a thank you.

　I'm glad you had a chance to see it.

　--There's only one chieftain left.

　Those who were blocking the road in front and behind have been defeated as well.
　Everyone has already begun to detain the incapacitated thieves.

''Well.

　The chieftain's cronies had already fallen.
　The remaining chieftain glared at Ex-san as he retreated inch by inch.

''d*mn it!　That's impossible!　Two hundred?　You're not one of those little fish!　I've packed it all in with combat-type [position (job) holders...! These guys who are playing adventure...!

'We modern adventurers are accepted by the people for not killing people. Just like dungeon conquest is a pastime because it's done with magical bodies (avatars). So I know what you're thinking. We can't kill you. No matter how good an adventurer you are, that makes you vulnerable.

　They don't have a chance to win, either.
　Fighting in a dungeon and fighting in the flesh are two completely different things.
　Because they are. Fighting in the flesh could kill your opponent in the worst possible way.

　The influence of psychological states on one's movements is quite significant.
　Not everyone is able to fight with perfect control.
　One moment of hesitation can be fatal.
　Even if there is a second-tier party, if they can't kill the enemy, there is an opening for them to take advantage of you - it's not surprising that you've come to the conclusion that this is the case.

I have to admit, I had that fear too. A little bit. But it seems that it was unnecessary. Thanks to our excellent friends, everyone has been able to afford to add up.

That's what you said, Leme.

I believe that includes Mr. Merlin.

　We watched from the sidelines as the battle unfolded, keeping an eye on the area.
　Assistance would be unnecessary.

Chi...!　You freaks!　Don't push your buttons, looking down on me like that.　Blessed with talents and spirits, they call themselves heroes and they're getting carried away!　Not everyone has an easy life like you guys do!

　The troubles of those who are gifted and those who are not.
　I don't think it would resonate with him if I preached that, though.

'Indeed, the world is unequal. You may have been subjected to unreason, and you may have lost yourselves to bandits. But... I don't think that's a good reason to harm others.

"Don't lecture me from above...!

There is no nobility in life. But deeds can be divided into good and bad. That may be to the extent that it varies from time to time and region to region, but it's certainly there. And now you are living in a bad way. You have to pay for your sins.

　The bandit chieftain seemed to be desperately looking for an escape route, but he finally realized he couldn't, and ran towards Ex-san.

''You're getting on my nerves, old man!

　A black blur surrounds Ex-san's right arm.
　It's a shadow. A shadow that has gained form.
　The spirit he contracted with gave Mr. Xu the ability to control the shadow.
　When Ex-san clenches his fist, the blur changes shape like a wolf's head.

''Like I said before, I'll have you hurt a bit.

Die!

　The chieftain swings down with his sword.
　Mr. Xu swings his right fist out.

　The sword is chewed up by the shadow wolf and the fist bites into the chieftain's face.
　The chieftain's body is blown apart as he lets out a scream that can't be put into words.
　With a buzz, he was blown away like a joke, and eventually fell into a distant tree with a rustle.



Pfft...!　Ha-ha!　After all that talk about how it's too much or too little, you're failing!　Ha-ha!　See that, Leme, Maru? That's our leader, the [Jet-Black Brave]!　As you can see, he's a clumsy man.

　Merlin-san is laughing hysterically, wondering which part of the story has hit the nail on the head.

''........Um, shouldn't we take [White Mage] with us to look for him rather than that?''

It's just like Reme-sama said. I'm sure Aksu-sama has made some adjustments, and if we hurry, we'll be able to treat him in time.

　He was the man who led this number of bandits. He must have been sturdy and skilled in his own right.
　Let's hope the trees softened the impact of the fall.

'Huh, haha, you two are so serious. Fine, why don't I go?

I'm sorry, Merlin.

Quite. Well, you can't tell an elephant to 'step on the ants without killing them'.

　[Brave people] are simply substandard. For them, the tame way they are treated would be different from that of a normal human being.

''I'm not an elephant, and he's not an ant.

Yeah, that's an understatement.

　Merlin-san laughed to the end and flew through the air to find the bandit chieftain.
　.........Well, since Merlin-san is just laughing, it must be okay.