I - Irisnaut Fafnir was being left behind at an amazing rate.

　If I report the ancient ruins to the Adventurer's Guild, I'm done!　I was thinking of ...... when I heard about the demon outbreak, and suddenly Ko took out a golem and the guildmaster came and took Ko to the back.

　It's too rapid.
　I can't keep up with it.
　I was left alone in front of the window.
　Ko is the center of attention and no one cares about me.

　...... but I wasn't feeling that depressed.

　It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of your time with us, because Ko said to me before the guildmaster took him away.
I'll be right back.
　It's not a big deal, but he's treating me as a friend.
　I was really happy about that.

　Well, to tell you the truth, I wanted to join in the conversation with the guildmaster.

...... But, I'm not much of a person, so it can't be helped, right?

　I couldn't help but get the words out.
　When I went to ......, Miria, who was at the window, tsked with great vigor.

'No, no!　You're a big deal, Iris, you're a big deal!　You're only 20 years old and you're an A-ranked adventurer, so you're well beyond the bounds of humanity!
I'm not human, I'm a dragon. ......
''Because no one has ever been ranked A so quickly, even for a dragon person!　...... ko is just too substandard, so don't compare them.
Yeah. That guy is really outrageous. ...... Using a wooden sword to split the Orihalcon Golem in two, that's a feat that even a [Sword Saint] skillful person can't do.

　There was a party I used to join that had a [Sword Saint], but he couldn't get a single scratch on the Orihalcon Golem. That alone tells me that Ko's abilities are outrageous.

''Speaking of which, Iris-san, are you close with Ko-san?''
...... I don't know.

　I tried to answer, but I was at a loss for words.
　I was struggling to get a grip on my own feelings, and ...... was the only thing I could barely say.

"I'm Ko's bodyguard. Maybe that's all.

　While Milia and I were talking about this, the guildmaster eventually came from the back and called the A-rank adventurers to order.
　It seems that there have been some major changes in the movement of the defensive battle.

　...... What was revealed there was a completely unexpected strategy.



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　The plan I proposed is not so smart as a "plan", to be honest.
　The content is quite simple.

　First of all, I'll charge in alone, using 【Spatial Leap】 and 【Energy Radar】 to get an overall picture of the flock.
　After that, I blow up the center of the flock with the "Super Large Magic Laser Cannon (prototype model)" that I obtained in the ruins.
　In the end, I charge in again with a single rider to beat the remaining monsters.

　It's called "Operation Me, Me, Me, Me" for short.
　...... It's like an Oleo scam.
　Apparently, I have no sense of naming.

　In addition, there are some demons that cannot be defeated by one person, but you can leave that to the guardian golem.
　The magic laser cannons on the head can reap a long range of 500 meters, so if you place them on the city streets, they can cover all the paths to Onen.

　If there was still a leak in the shot, the A- and B-rank adventurers would be waiting in the rear.
　It would be a perfect way to deal with them.

　After getting the guildmaster's approval, I immediately headed for the mountains.
　It's too dangerous to suddenly warp into the mountain, so I'm going to [Spatial Leap] about halfway between the mountain and Onen.
　From there, I was going to use the 《God Speed Blessing S》 granted to my suit and head to the mountain.

''...... Huh?''

　I heard from the guild master that they have built a makeshift watchtower at the foot of the mountain to keep an eye on the flock's movements.
　If there is any significant movement in the herd, they are supposed to create a smoke signal to alert the others.

　...... Just now, smoke began to rise from the watchtower.

　It seems that the demons have begun to move.
　I activate the 【Energy Radar】.
　Apparently the monsters are displayed as shiny red dots, but a tremendous number of light spots were rushing toward the viewing platform.
　It's like a flood.

''...... This is bad.''

　Considering that the smoke just went up, there must still be people at the lookout point.
　Of course, I have no intention of abandoning them.
　I used the "Divine Speed Blessing S" and sprinted to the observatory.

　What attacked the observatory was a group of large black boars.
　However, their tusks that look like mammoths are extending from their mouths.
According to the [Appraisal], their name is Dark Boa, and their flesh is said to be excellent and tender.

　I took out two 'Hikino swords' from the item box, grabbed them in my left and right hands and charged at them.

''Ooohhhhhh!

　With a slash that has been accelerated to the extreme, he turns the dark boa into a mass of meat.
　At the same time, I look for the guards that should be in the watchtower.

　...... was there.

　He was surrounded by darkbores at the doorway.
　He kicks the ground and flies high.
　As he fell, he slashed down on the dark boa and landed in front of the adventurers.

'Are you okay?'
Are you ...... ko-kun?

　One of the adventurers was a familiar face.
　Guise Ischer.
　He was my test prep instructor.

Guise!　I thought you were retired and an instructor!
'Watching over the flock is a dangerous job. The rule is that one of us has to be joined by an instructor.

　If it's a rule, I can't help it, but don't be too reckless.
　After all, Guise has a wife and a small daughter.

Ko, what are you doing here?
There has been a change of plan. I'll take care of the demon horde.
'Wait. No matter how strong you are, these numbers are indeed .......
'Complaints can be directed to the Guildmaster later.

　I salaciously threw the responsibility to the guildmaster and grabbed Guise's arm.
　The other two were each a young man and woman adventurer.
　The distance between them was close, so maybe they were a couple.
　Normally, explode the rear!　What a joke I would have made, but now is not the time.

"Hold on to me, both of you. We're getting out of here.

　They looked a little confused, but perhaps because of the situation, they obeyed my orders obediently.
　Alright.
　I activated 【Spatial Leap】 and returned to the Adventurer's Guild lobby.

''This, this is ......?''

　Both Giese and the two adventurers were surprised by the sudden warp.
　But there was no time to explain the situation.

''All complaints and questions should be addressed to the guild master.

　Pushing everything to the guildmaster, I use 【Spatial Leap】 again.
　The point of view is a bit before the viewing platform.

　Are you going to use the Super Magic Laser Cannon (prototype model)?
　No, I want to involve more demons if possible.

　However, it's a hassle to kill the dark boas one by one.

　What would I do then?
　The answer is in my item box.　

　I took out the Guardian Golem and ordered.

''Shoot.''

　The Guardian Golem seemed to understand everything with just a single word.
　A violent driving sound rang out, and both arms were placed on the ground to secure the body made of Orihalcon.

　An extremely large magic laser was released from both of its eyes.
　The lasers, which were reeled off from left to right in a messy manner, gouged out the earth with the entire sighting platform and annihilated the Dark Boa.
　When I checked the item box, I found that it was stocked with nearly 500 'Dark Boa corpses'.

　Hmph.
　For now, we've wiped out the first wave, I guess.

　Let's attack the mountain from here before the second wave arrives.