Chapter 68

Although we broke through the second defence line with nearly no injuries, but the price for it was the loss of 2 Wind Elementals .

Summoning a Rank 5 familiar need 25MP, this loss to me who is level 19, can be recovered with a 30min rest .

But now we are in the midst of the enemy camp .

We can’t possibly rest 30 min .

So we have to go just like that .

Although I said so, we have to prevent our combat power from decreasing .

So I summoned another 2 new Wind Elementals .

Arisu used her excess MP to heal the injured Wind Elemental .

Now my MP will requires about 60 min to recover .

Perhaps the MP left does not even reach 70 .

Now we don’t even know where the main camp of the enemy is at, so we have to reduce the possible loss of the familiars here .

Shiki-san returned after investigating a while .

「In front, the security is too tight, we don’t have enough firepower . 」

「How many enemies are there?」

「There are 8-10 archer orcs, at least 6 giant wasps, and there are still 20 small fry orcs on the ground . 」

Quite a big number .

Should…… we give up here?

No, since we are already here, no matter what we do, it doesn’t matter if the enemy detects that they are attacked .

The base of the orcs is no doubt somewhere near here .

Then we could be wiping out the vanguards of the enemy .

「We will let Arisu and Tamaki conduct the wiping battle . 」

「Wait, Kazu-kun, that is too dangerous . 」

Shiki-san panicked .

But when I turned towards her… . . .

Shiki-san showed me a pranking smile .

Ah ah, so it is like this .

She took the role of stopping while I have the role of explaining .

Such an irritating fellow .

「Mia’s 《Whirlwind》 can create a tornado, and seal the archer orcs’ arrows to a certain extent . 」

Mia’s newly learnt Rank 4 Wind Magic 《Whirlwind》, is a magic that create tornado .

Like before, it can create strong wind below the archer orcs .

If it is successful, we can make them fall to the ground just like that .

「And Arisu and Tamaki can use 《Fly》 to attack, then whether it is an archer or what not, they will not be their foes . 」

「Although you say that…… but there are still giant wasps and small fry orcs . 」

「The opponents of the small fry orcs, will be Sakura-san and my familiars . 」

Nagatsuki Sakura can level up to level 5 in the battle just now and her Spear Skill has been raised to Rank 3 .

She is the same as Arisu, a pure warrior .

With small fry orcs as her opponents, she perhaps may even think that they are too slow .

「As for the giant wasps, then we will leave them to Shiki-san and the 2 fire magic users who specialised in long distance attacks, I believe that you can do that very well . 」

「That…… including me, when facing enemies that are escaping…… what should we do?」

「Hmm, just now we had a tough battle is because we can’t let any enemy go, so if we don’t do that, I guess we can obtain victory easily . 」

In that sort of situation, the escaping enemy may call reinforcement… . . .

Since they will not escape out of the forest, then we can just attack the gathering point of the enemy directly .

It will be good if a BOSS appears .

Our Tamaki will be your opponent .

Anyway if Tamaki who is fully prepared with my support magic, is unable to win against him, then it means that currently we are unable to win against it .

And this is a gamble… . . .

If we meet an enemy that is above that, then we can only retreat away from this place .

Troops can move freely, are probably all used on attacking our gathering place, the Cultivating Centre yesterday .

Of course, more powerful troops which can be moved could appear, just like the giant wasp that appeared this morning .

If we meet that sort of situation, then there is nothing we can do .

Then my eyes crossed with Shiki-san, and we both understand such a thing like that could happen .

Then we nodded to each other .

「I understand, although there is some risk, but this is something that we have to take . 」

After a while, Shiki-san nodded again .

Seems like we have decided to fight . ※

In the area where the archers are alert in, a tornado suddenly appeared .

At the same time, a giant wasp is struck down by a fire arrow, falling to the ground .

But the orcs reacted quickly, and sounded the alarm that the enemy are attacking .

Then Arisu and Tamaki began their attack from the sky .

After using 《Haste》 with 《Extend Spell》, with a red trail left behind them in the sky, the 2 of them rushed towards the archers .

The archer orcs shot arrows at them but due to the interference from the tornado, they missed their target .

This time, Tamaki does not have her tower shield .

Because even if it is just a second faster, reaching the enemy is more important than anything .

That tower shield, is currently being carried on my back .

It is extremely…… heavy .

While chasing my companions who are in front of me, I fell .

Sakura turned behind and said 「let me carry it」 .

「No, you still have to take care of the orcs, After I used support magic, other than giving out instructions, there is nothing else that I can do . 」

After completing my words, I saw the small fry orcs jumping out from the woods in front of us .

Sakura noticed that, and advanced with her iron spear .

「The rear guard will be my familiars, Sakura you can just move freely… . . . 」

Before I finish, Sakura had already rushed out .

With a spear she jumped into the group of orcs, then from that moment, that area was dyed in the colour of fresh blood .

The orcs who got attacked suddenly, panicked immediately .

On the other hand, the giant wasps who flew over, are the opponents for Shiki-san and the 2 fire magic users .

Shiki-san did not hide and used her throwing to attract the enemy’s attention .

The main firepower are the fire arrows .

When the giant wasps showed an opening from the attacks by Shiki-san, fire arrows are released from the tower shield behind me .

Ah, there are still 2 more people hiding behind me .

No matter what their figures can’t be seen… . . .

Maa, that is good .

I am currently level 19 .

Nearly 5x the level of Shiki-san .

If I was hit by a few poison stingers or arrows, I will not die .

After all, I can’t do anything on the battlefield .

Then at least, let me be a meat shield .

The worst situation is the companions that I was protecting died .

Compared to the deaths of my companions, I will just feel some pain only, quite a worthwhile trade .

I don’t ever want to experience the feelings that I had when Shimoyamada Akane-san died .

The giant wasps are fallen by the fire arrows one by one .

After Mia created a few more tornado to restrain the archer orcs, she also participated in hunting the giant wasps .

The archer orcs are killed by Arisu and Tamaki, with them intending to kill one target before moving on to another .

When they are using 《Fly》, they are able to use it with familiarity .

Actually they have practised once in the white room, but they could hardly control their first flight in their lives .

「Wah wah, wah ah, I can’t stop . 」

Although I said so, when Tamaki flew towards an archer orc, she missed it and flew into the sky, and disappeared from our sight .

… . . . Oi, that .

Arisu reduced her speed and defeated the second one, then turned her direction .

She is a safe driver .

It will be fine even if she get her license in the future .

Tamaki will probably be a driver that will cause one to worry .

Ah, Tamaki came back .

Advancing towards the 3rd archer orc with a scary aura…… and her direction is off .

「Damn . 」

Tamaki kicked the tree nearby and forcefully changed her direction .

After spinning in the air, she crashed into the 3rd orc .

As the words mean, she anyhow stabbed her sword through the archer orc .

This time Tamaki leveled up .

In the white room .

Tamaki lowered her shoulder expressionlessly .

Arisu revealed a troubled smile and comforted Tamaki .

While Mia laughed loudly while grabbing her stomach .

「Awesome . Tamaki is too interesting . 」

「Don’t laugh too much . 」

I knocked Mia’s head lightly .

And also caressed Tamaki’s head .

Tamaki raised her face in tears .

「Uuu, Kazu-san . I . . . I . . . 」

Ah, her “I can’t do it” kid mode has appeared .

Looking at me with eyes like an abandoned puppy .

I kept saying「it’s fine, it’s fine」to comfort her .

「To prevent that from happening, let’s practise here . 」

「Mmm, I will work hard on practising . 」

「Let me practise abit too . Mia, you too . 」

「Mmm, leave it to me . 」

Everyone began practising flying .

Judging from the result .

Among the 4 of us, the one who is best at flying is Mia .

「So interesting~」

Then again, this girl said that she like sports… . . .

Then of course the one who is the worst at flying is me .

Tamaki as though she is worried, kept spinning in the air .

「Kazu-san, don’t mind it too much . Actually even if you can’t fly in the sky, Kazu-san also don’t have to be that troubled . 」

「That may not be so, perhaps we will meet a cliff that needs everyone to pass……? Maa, we shall treat flying as a necessary skill for now . 」

Rank 6 Summon Magic 《Summon Griffon》, is a summoning magic that can summon a mythical creature with huge wings .

This griffin familiar, though his battle strength is low, but we can sit on his back to fly .

Just mentioning, I tried summoning the griffin .

A white and dark brown striped huge bird appeared .

It is bigger than a horse .

If it opens its wings, then it will be around 8m long .

The griffin looked at me with its round eyes, and cried out with its sharp beak .

Just by slightly moving its wings, a strong wind is generated in the white room .

「Wah, incredible . Hey hey, Kazu-san, I wish to sit on it . 」

「Sure sure but…… Thinking about it carefully, from the size of this room, basically we can’t let the griffin fly . 」

「Argh, that’s true…… Such a pity . 」

Maa, lets leave sitting on the griffin to next time .

After caressing the soft and warm fur, I returned it .

The period after that, everyone began their flying practice .

By giving each other suggestions, they learnt the secrets of flying, and finally got familiar with flying .

But even till the end, I am still not good at flying .

「When flying in the air, I will lend my hand to Kazu-san . 」

Tamaki who was in a good mood, laughed while saying it .

Although in the beginning she was the worst, but she got used to the movements in the 3D environment soon .

Her direction sense wasn’t bad .

But I was belittled for no real reason .

Maa, forget it .

Tamaki being back is better than anything… . . .

Seeing me sigh, Arisu laughed .

「To not let Kazu-san be embroiled in the battles, we will fight . 」

「That’s true . If I have to fight with the enemies, then it means that we have already lost . 」

「Kazu-san, to utilise our potential, please use your brain as much as possible . 」

I nodded to express that I know .

After practising, we returned in the original place .

We will keep Tamaki’s skill points for now .

Tamaki: Level 17 Sword Skill 7／Physical 1 Skill Point 5

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After returning to the original place .

Arisu’s strike pierce another archer orc’s throat .

This time Arisu leveled up .

There is really nothing needed to be done in the white room .

So we left it immediately .

Arisu: Level 17 Spear Skill 5／Healing Magic 5 Skill Point 4

Then we continue the wipeout successfully .

Everyone in Shiki-san’s party level up by 1 level .

Sakura’s Spear Skill has reached Rank 4 .

All the vanguard orcs are nearly killed by her alone .

And it was 2 orcs that came near me and got defeated by my Wind Elementals .

An instant kill .

We are indeed too strong, the leftover orcs escaped .

We did not force ourselves to chase after the enemies that disappeared into the forest .

Since we don’t intend to wipe them out, so it is not good to extend our party too far .

Tamaki finally defeated an archer orc while flying stably, and that is the last spoil of this battle .

「The escaped enemies are 3 archer orcs and 7-8 orcs . 」

Shiki-san who has the best eyesight reported . .