Itai no wa Iya nanode Bōgyo-Ryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu

Compared to the [Maple Tree], it was a large force, but the event had only just begun. Since it is not a total attack that gathers all players, it is risky to march on the flat lands that stretch in front of the Imperial Castle. If you're scouting a small party, you'll be able to win all at once, but if you're waiting for something like that, many players will be in danger at once.

"If it's going to be a fight, I'll give you a signal." Then ask for [Mercy to sacrifice yourself]. "

Yes!

Maple is still in the center of the wagon. The [Dedicated Compassion] effect is flashy, and even large units that are difficult to covertly act on become more recognizable from a distance, so I don't use it until the danger is imminent.

Currently, the Maples were travelling through a wasteland that had no particular terrain effect. The terrain is finally starting to look like an enemy field, with greenery mingling in the huge rocky wilderness and an unusual landscape with both lava piles and ice pillars. In the background, you can see a rich forest, and from there you can clearly see the enemy faction area.

I checked it beforehand, hiding in the shadow of a rock where I could hide, and checked the situation on the forest side.

There are few places to hide until the forest, and if there are a large number of enemies lurking in the forest, they will be noticed first. We are looking carefully at the situation here because it would be unfavorable.

"... I'm here!"

One of the people who was staring into the forest with his binoculars made a voice. The air around him changed.

Is the enemy in the woods, how many people?

”That's quite clear... just now, it didn't seem like much.”

I was able to check the opponent's condition unilaterally because I had already taken the position, but I still didn't know the details. This is a circumstance that cannot be bypassed as it increases the likelihood of being found by the enemy.

Seeing as we have the advantage in numbers, take the risk and charge, or wait here for the opponent to march further. It is only natural that we should not allow ourselves to die once, but that we should fight cautiously in a certainly advantageous situation.

Given that the event is still going on, it's best to win without losing any of your allies.

"I don't know what to do... hmm?"

There was a monster in my head that was not on the plan that I had originally planned. Looking back, there was just an extraneous carbide. In other words, if Maple is present, the story will change.

"...... I'm going in here. It's best to have the strongest shield on our side right now."

When they hear that, everyone holds their weapons and focuses on their battles.

I'll tell you the plan again!

"... yes!"

After the operation was shared, the formations were formed and the Maples burst out of the shade of the rock.

In the woods of the National Faction of Nature and Water. Here, I saw a large number of players jumping out of the rocky shadows while checking ahead, and gave instructions to the rear with my face covered.

"The enemy is here!" Quite a lot of reinforcements! "

Seeing the shield user attacking first to prevent damage, he used his ground advantage to shoot magic from the forest with shields.

However, it seemed that the opponent had already assumed it, and suddenly a large amount of white smoke blew up and covered the surrounding area.

"Grrrr!... Everyone get ready!"

Even so, it could not stop it from shooting in magic, and a vanguard with a large shield pushed in through the smoke and swallowed from the player in front.

However, it was still advantageous that it had already been captured earlier, and there were flames and winds from around the area, which instantly strengthened the momentum.

Prepare to defend!

"" "[Massive Magic Barrier]!" "

Immediately after defending an ally with a huge barrier, an enormous amount of flame surrounded the area and burned it down. The flames spreading in the wind became like a tornado, swallowing up all the enemies that were approaching.

"What's up!? What's happening...?!"

A sword stretched through the wall of fire slashed through her body. The overhead HP bar has not decreased at all, which means it was dealt with perfectly by some kind of damage immunity.

I was puzzled that the prepared solution didn't work at all, and as it disappeared into light, I saw everyone running in safely until the back guard.

And I finally realized it on the verge of death. Players with angel wings follow the movement from the back, shining in the face of smoke and flames.

"No, Maple...!"

The doomsday demon was swallowed up by rage, swordsplashes, and magic roars.

The Maples, who had overthrown the front guard, crashed into the rear guard with the same momentum.

"Keep pushing! Don't miss!"

Now is your best chance to mesh well and the flames and smoke continue to hide Maple's existence.

However, I can't make good use of the little time that the avant-garde has earned and the fact that they've already checked the retreat route.

"Shit! [AGI] Buff?"

"I can't do anything about it." The Maple just prevented that from happening! "

We're going to jump out of Maple's defensive range, but we still need to cut down on more power here. Maple's defense leaves us with resources, so we're on the hunt.

That judgment had come to fruition, and the players who had lagged behind had slashed away in order, and by the time they left the forest, they had gained far too much fruit.

Just beyond the forest, there were ice pillars lined up. [AGI] A few moments before the debuffs dropped out of the area, I looked around and checked that there were no enemy players, and put down my weapon.

Can't we go any further?

That's right.

"... everyone!" I-Is everything okay?! "

Reacting to the voice from behind, he looked back, and there was a Maple who followed the slightly delayed wizard.

There's no problem!

"Thanks for saving me."

It was a hardness that was out of common sense, and the trap was somehow something.

The field of [Dedicated Love] that still shines at my feet is removed from the usual party restrictions and protects everyone in the party.

As a result, everyone, from the avant-garde who had completed the invincibility skill to the rear guard who had been protected from the flames, praised the maple surrounding them, so that the small maple looked up and smiled at the fresh reaction that was not familiar with the [Maple Tree].

Then, when he tried to turn back, Maple caught the red light falling from the sky like rain in his eyes.

"... something is coming!"

Everyone looked up at the sky in response to Maple's voice. There were a lot of arrows wrapped around the red light. It was difficult to jump out of range, and the wizards unfolded the barriers one after the other.

However, whenever it hit the arrows, they all shattered and began to fall towards the Maples.

Gather up!

Maple suddenly remembered Sally's words as they all fell within the confines of Maple's [Love for Yourself].

The opponent is a player. And I knew that there was a Maple who activated Mercy for Self-Dedication . This attack, which would normally be just a flare-up, must have some enemy intent.

”Pi, [Pierce Guard]!”

If it seems dangerous, use it. As Sally and Maple had planned, the Maple took piercing measures.

Wilbert confirms the rain of his arrows on a distant ice column and reports the results to Lily next door.

”... you played it.”

"[Pierce Guard]. Surprising." I thought I could drop it here... but I wonder if it's Sally's wisdom. "

Cover unconditionally. It was also a weakness of [Mercy I dedicate myself to]. A wide range of Piercing Attacks would have killed him before he could react if he had hit him directly without any countermeasures.

I just don't want to let go of the attack yet. The two of them have the advantage of an overwhelming range.

"Will, drop it here. It's a good time to have no partner."

Of course

"Anyway, if you're a member of the [Maple Tree], you don't fully understand the strengths and weaknesses of Maple... in the rapid response force."

"... [Fort Drop]!"

Wilbert squeezed the bow and directed an arrow of red and black light toward the maple, which stood far away from the shield.