Another Frontier Online

Lunaria and Zenobia were not expected to participate in their first event, the clan battle.

You can't team up with other members in the first place. If it was just a female clan, Zenobia would have managed, but it was difficult at a time when there was a lunaria of interpersonal phobia.

That's what I thought, but the voice chat from Amanda that arrived in Lunaria changed the situation.

"Will you join us in the Clan War? I really have to be at the top of my grades in the lab."

As for Lunaria, I want to say no, but even if it's about a laboratory that I hate, I can't decide on my own personal feelings.

Since Amanda's assistant didn't tell me to help, I could say no, but if I didn't contribute, it would be like painting mud on the face of the old man or Amanda who invited me here.

And I usually get Amanda to contact me. We never met in person, but we talked on the voice chat. It seemed that he cared about something, so if he could help, he wanted to help, so he felt honest.

"I can't talk to many people. I want to help, but it can be difficult to team up with strangers."

"Really? But you don't have to talk about the same clan." Because it is only to achieve good grades. If one of the opposing clans is defeated, we can win, and we're going to gather members like that. "

I wondered if that was okay, but Lunaria began to think that it might be okay if we didn't have to talk about it. And although I can't do it alone, I think I might manage with Amanda and Zenobia.

Zenobia-chan, can I come with you?

I knew we were talking about the event, but Zenobia opened her eyes when she heard the words.

"Speaking of which, you said there was a child playing with you." Sure. If she's strong, I'd rather ask her to do it. "

"He's male phobic, but he's strong."

"... the more I say, the more men there are, but I don't need to force myself to talk to them, so I don't have a problem." It would be helpful if you could come in. "

Lunaria sends her gaze to Zenobia. Zenobia did not speak, but Lunaria nodded as she shook her head to the left and right with a serious expression on her face.

"I got permission, so add me and Zenobia-chan."

No!?

”... I heard it was wrong?”

“It's hidden. It's called tundere in jargon.”

"Oh, yeah. I'm fine with anything, but I'll ask you not to join me that day." Then there are still other people who need to be scouted, so I will contact you again when the number of people is available. ”

Yeah. Then I'll be able to get back to town in a minute.

"Thank you."

When Amanda said that, the voice chat broke. However, we can't settle one case at a time.

Zenobia's swollen cheeks gazed at Lunaria with accusations.

"Hey Lunaria-chan!"

“Yeah, I'm sorry, but I think this is an opportunity.”

"... a chance?"

"Zenobia-chan's male phobia, my interpersonal phobia, and the chance to overcome it."

I don't think we need to overcome it.

“Maybe so, but one day we'll be back in reality. You need interpersonal skills to do the cookie shop I told you about. Amanda said she didn't need to talk to members, so let's get used to it a little bit."

"Um, hmmm? That might be the case, but..."

"Besides, remember it well. This is virtual reality. I know you're on the same spaceship, but the physical distance is long, and you're always on voice chat. Let's start with this and rehabilitate."

"Sure, but..."

“All right, I'll tell you the truth. I can't do it alone, so help me. If you don't have a good friend, you might get into trouble."

"Tell me about it first... well, I'm sure you can say you'll get used to it." If Lunaria-chan were with me, I wouldn't have to do the air combo in vain. "

"I wonder how to combo it in the air with a surprised beat."

"Please don't follow me." When Lunaria runs out, I'll stop her. "

"Hmm, no one can stop me...!"

"Shall I at least show you my will to stop?" But you're a clan. I hope they're kind. "

“I agree, and I hope there are more women.”

I know.

After such a conversation, Lunaria and the others had to resume their hunt.

A week later, Amanda contacted me.

I wanted to introduce the members, so I came to the town where Lunaria's shop had grown. It's a town that grows in size every time you come, but there seems to be a restaurant where you can eat and drink sometime, so I promised to meet you there.

Lunaria and Zenobia sneaked into the city, watching their surroundings, and stepped into the store of their choice.

The interior of the shop is quite crowded, and it feels like a tavern in the fantasy world with a pleasant voice and a good smell of food.

She said that she was renting out a private room, so she found a female clerk, and when Zenobia heard the story, she was told to go to the private room. Meanwhile, Lunaria remained attached to Zenobia's back.

When I was guided to the room, there were Amanda and seven men there.

Zenobia quickly took turns defending herself, hiding behind Lunaria. And it repeats like a cursed word with a bump.

Lunaria managed to hold on to Zenobia in Lunaria.

Amanda was shocked when she saw it, but she smiled and opened her mouth.

"Lunaria, and Zenobia... right?" I'm so glad you came. "

Um, yeah.

"I, hello..."

"I told everyone about you two." Interpersonal and male phobias. I know it's tough, but don't worry, we don't have to force you to talk. Lunaria can stay equipped with the helm. "

I don't think Lunaria or Zenobia felt so oppressed that they rented out quite a large room for both of them. The two of them, standing in the corner of the room, were urged to sit down by Amanda.

There is only one long table with a white tablecloth hanging in the room. Amanda was sitting at the top of the table, divided into male members. Lunaria and Zenobia sit on a chair at the edge of the table.

After that, I received various explanations from Amanda.

Basically, Amanda hired everyone for the clan war, rather than her allies, such as having strong members in the solo, not having to be with them all the time, and gathering on the day of the clan war.

It seemed that most of the members were satisfied, and there was no voice of dissatisfaction, so it was good.

However, Lunaria was the only one who agreed with it.

"I don't think it's a good idea to be with a clan even if it's not the day of the battle... I don't think so"

"What are you talking about if you're an interpersonal phobic?"

Lunaria shook her head sideways when Amanda pointed out to her like that.

"I don't know if I can get the top grade even if I'm strong in solo." We might need to work together, we might need to practice with monsters, and we might need to improve our equipment. Also, at least I want to be able to talk to my allies normally. "

Lunaria replied in a sudden.

And now Zenobia raised her hand and spoke up.

Wow, I want to get used to not attacking allies in battle, too.

The men in this room feel a little bit dizzy when they are talking towards the wall so that they don't look at each other, but they are still trying their best.

Only Amanda narrowed her eyes and looked at them, but nodded.

"Okay, but I can't be with you all the time because I have something real to do." Is that all right with you? "

"Oh, yes. I'm sorry, but I can't help it."

I don't know the details, but Amanda has a different job from test play. Lunaria nodded because she couldn't tell me not to do it.

I'll leave the clan leader to Lunaria.

"... eh?"

“Like I said, I'm not always in virtual reality. That's why I asked you to gather only on the days of battle, but if you're always gathering, you need a leader. That's why I'm going to ask the inventor, Lunaria."

"Eh, hey..."

"Besides, if you want to deal with interpersonal phobia, you can cut off your work first." Because it is easier to switch heads and emotions when working as a leader to bring everyone together. Think of it as a kind of suggestion. "

"Allusions..."

"Besides, everyone else can help Lunaria." It's like a cousin to me. "

Everyone nodded, wondering if there was anything in the words that could not be moved.

Lunaria was a little hooked on Amanda's smiley expression, but she swore that she would do her best if everyone would cooperate with her.

"I see. Then I'll work hard as the leader of this clan." We'll have time to get used to it before the event starts. ”

Thus, with Lunaria as the leader, a clan called "Ambrosia", meaning immortality, was launched.

Lunaria did her best.

At first, try to talk on voice chat and gradually increase your distance. I always put in cookies so that I could get along with it.

The men felt troublesome at first, but now that they knew that Lunaria was working hard, they actively cooperated. Every day, I went to various places and defeated powerful monsters.

"If that monster raises the corner of his head, he might as well stay away from the range attack..."

"Oh, I see. Is that a preliminary move?" I was wondering why Lunaria and Zenobia were the only ones who could survive. "

A man in blue armor, Barr Oldman, was talking to Lunaria about three meters away, carrying an axe as huge as his own.

"Um, yeah. There's a lot of room after that, so I want you to smash Barr's axe in there." If it's basic damage, it's better than me, and it also has a stun effect. "

"... burr-chan?"

"Didn't you like it?" Do you want to burr? "

"I don't like it that way." Well, if it's Lunaria, you can put it on. As expected, I don't call myself Lunaria-chan.

“I'm always welcome. But I'm glad. Now I'm five times more friendly with Baru-chan...!"

"That's the message you often see in romance games, right?" Well, if that's all right with Lunaria, that's fine. "

Lunaria spoke to everyone, trying to make various suggestions about herself. It's virtual reality, or it's supposed to be a mission to get along with its members.

This situation continued for a while, and Lunaria began to teach everyone about combat in virtual reality. Not how to fight a monster, but how to hold a weapon, how to stance, how to attack, and so on, so that it can be used in real life.

Although he had bad grades in the lab, Lunaria was naturally good. As a member of space development and planetary exploration, I have a variety of knowledge packed into it, including combat technology.

It's still hard to bring everyone together as a leader, but I started teaching them how to fight.

Lunaria's guidance was quite accurate, and with just a little instruction, the men began to put down powerful rare monsters at a glance.

And Lunaria herself was strong. There is a reason for the weapon's performance, but the cooperation with Zenobia is quite good, and killing monsters in an instant is so blinding.

Zenobia's male phobia didn't go away, but at least she stopped doing air combos as soon as she was spoken to. Thanks to this, it is possible to join forces with men.

Lunaria decided that she had become somewhat friendly with everyone, but a proposal was made.

Grant Becker, one of the companions who heard it, shouted with surprise.

Are you building a base for your clan?

Yeah. I thought I'd make it because Fall boasted that she had improved her carpentry skills to 100.

"I'm not bragging!"

"Lunaria's cooking skill was 90, she said, not her eyes." I know. "

Ouch! You're guilty!

Fall laughs and corrects Lunaria's words.

Fall Craith, one of his allies. She was a good shield, and she retained her production skills. I was improving my carpentry skills, which were said to be unfamiliar, but I reported to Lunaria that I had finally reached 100.

This carpentry skill has a hidden mechanism that opens up a masonry recipe when the blacksmithing skill and ore knowledge skill also reach 100. Stone processing allows for sculptures, etc., but also stone houses.

Lunaria looked at it.

The clan "Ambrosia" was based in a town inn without a base. There was no problem, but I decided to build it out of Lunaria's idea that it would be more like an ally if it had a base.

It was about time the event started, and Amanda arrived.

I heard from Lunaria that he built a base, but I was stunned to see it. In any case, it was a castle.

"What are you guys doing?"

I thought I was training in combat, so I built a castle. You can't tell me not to be shocked. I should have gotten stronger in that time.

There was a part of evil, but it could be said to be the result of the dedication of Lunaria and Fall. It's not far from the town, but it's a huge castle that you can see from there.

"I tried my limits a bit. I also have a room for Amanda-chan, so don't worry."

"I appreciate that." How's the fight going? The battle will start in a few days. "

"It's easy to clean, well equipped, and there's plenty of food and medicine. Even if you win, you can still aim for it."

"I can't even think about it from you before, but you seem to be full of confidence." Then I'm looking forward to it... but I'm worried that you're getting a little too close. "

Perhaps his hard work as a leader led to Lunaria's confidence. It no longer feels as dry as it used to be, and it is full of confidence.

And on the day of the match.

Transported to the Clan War Fort, the Lunaria were waiting on the roof.

It's the first place I've seen it, but it's nothing in particular. There are only a few trees and rocks, but they are not such as to interfere.

Lunaria was confident, but gradually became anxious. I can't be there, and I go to the same place on the rooftop.

Zenobia called out as she watched it.

"Lunaria-chan, calm down."

"Hey, hey, hey, calm down. No, no, no, no, no.

"Huh...?"

I hadn't imagined that such words would come back, but Zenobia suggested that we take a deep breath with Lunaria for now.

Although it is unclear how effective deep breathing is in virtual reality, Lunaria takes many deep breaths as Zenobia suggests.

The Clan War began in a calm place.

The visualized opponent looked at me. It was my first battle, so I was careful.

You don't have any particular strategy, do you?

When Amanda heard that, Lunaria nodded.

"Um, yeah, I don't know where the opponent is coming from, so I feel like I'm going to defeat him for now. I don't know if I can defend the Cranstone alone."

“Okay, let's go first.”

Amanda said that and stood on the railing of the fort. Then it disappeared in an instant.

Huh?

Amanda used a Melee Skill called "Shrinkage", which can be used with 100 Melee Skills. They appeared in front of the nearest enemy in an instant. Then he waved his sword at the startling opponent and quickly defeated one of them.

Zenobia was a little excited to see it.

"Oh, that's right. The shrinkage area can go in front of the opponent in an instant. I couldn't think of anything else to use against monsters because I cut them off with a combo movement technique."

But Amanda can't use her melee skills because she's equipped with a sword.

"I think it's okay because I only take off my gear when I use the shrinkage ground." Switching gear is a flash. "

Amanda got a voice chat when she was so impressed that Lunaria would be.

"Are you going to let me do it alone? My quota is over, isn't it?"

"Um, yeah. I'll be right there. Everyone, let's go!"

Zenobia, who was not good at interpersonal combat, remained in the defense of Cranstone, and the rest of the team went with Lunaria to the battlefield.

There was no doubt that Amanda had a strong team in her solo.

Lunaria didn't know how strong they were except for the Ambrosians, so she didn't understand how strong they were, but with every clan war, she knew how it was.

The members of the clan "Ambrosia" are quite strong. It turns out that even though Lunaria trained in combat, she was strong enough not to beat the other clans without it.

Zenobia barely fights for the defense of Cranstone, but Lunaria thinks there is no player who can beat Zenobia one-on-one. I'm not sure I can win.

And the more you win, the more cohesive your clan will be.

Only Amanda seemed to have a lot of real work, and only came on the day of the Clan War, but she was able to get along quite well with the other members. Zenobia could talk a little by voice chat, too.

And today, we held a celebration at the base as a celebration that remained until the eighth best.

What, can't Amanda come today?

When Grant said that, Lunaria bowed her head in apologies.

"Yeah, I guess I'm busy with real life work. I just said hello to everyone."

"I wonder what Amanda's doing?" You're not just playing test games, you're doing other things, right? "

“I don't know about that, but I think it's a big deal.”

Amanda was the best of the reinforcing humans, but I heard she was sent here, not to explore the planet. I felt anger from Amanda when I said that, but the next moment I was smiling and I was wondering if I could just shove in and ask.

I don't know what you're doing. I was just laughing and saying it was a top secret mission. I think it would be very difficult because it is a task to ask for someone as good as Amanda to strengthen herself.

It's tempting to leave Amanda alone at work and have a celebration, but Amanda said she didn't have to worry about it.

That said, to make you feel a little bit better, I will leave Matcha ice cream, curry, hamburgers, etc. that happened to be five stars due to my cooking skills for Amanda.

After storing it for later, Lunaria enjoyed the celebration with everyone.