"Yeah, okay. Alma's not for the rear guard."
Make it a beautiful blonde elf, bowman, and Alma sighs at Reesha's indifferent analysis results. You have no mercy for my friend.
Let me get this straight.
"You can't help but flatter me."
"Well, that's true."
After breaking up with Noel and the others, Alma had joined Riesha for a technical exchange in the woods near Teito. This is where Noel ordered us to capture the Iron Horn Rabbit. We could show each other our skills, play mock wars, and have a very meaningful time.
Risha is still C-ranked, but an extremely good bowman. High skill proficiency, as well as judgment and mobility in combat, is close to the B-rank area.
In five mock fights I went to, I lost twice. Although Alma wins more often, the two times he actually loses were the last two. In other words, they were completely spotted moving and attacked.
But that doesn't mean Risha's stronger. If it's a real battle with your life at stake, it's the end of it with your neck clasped the first time. Besides, Alma was also able to discern Leisha's movements. Assuming we do the sixth, Alma will definitely win. The same is true after the seventh.
However, the quicker it is to identify each other's movements, Riesha is definitely better up there. And that's the key element for the guard, Riesha says.
"The role of the rear guard is roughly divided into command towers like Noel, the disruption of enemy forces caused by widespread attacks, and the backup of the avant-garde. What do you think these three have in common?
"Battle-State Operations Based on Battle-State Understanding"
"Yes, war situation manipulation. Since few people can perform an unmatched command tower like Noel, chaos and backup will be the main roles, basically. As well as being a chase wind during the offense, I guess it's most important to create a situation where teams can rebuild instantly when they're about to lose. Whether you fight back or retreat, it's pointless if everyone can't move properly. And the only person who can do that is the rear guard. Not for the avant-garde, who is in contact with the enemy from the front."
Reesha's explanation is easy to understand, which is why Alma's weakness emerges.
"Well, there's Noel over there, so I guess I can leave all the details to you. But what if Noel falls? Can Alma properly act as a guard?
"Spare"
"Why are you lying!? You'll never make it! 'Cause Alma's gonna be hot soon! There's no way you can act as a guard even though you can't control yourself!
"Mmmm..."
Alma's weakness is how easy it is to get hot, as Riesha said. I was inorganically calm when I was bound by Alcor, but since I broke that chain, I've become more emotionally susceptible to previous recoil.
True, as it is, it is ineligible for the rear guard.
"Give up sixty million steps and suppose what Reesha says is right"
"No, no, because you don't have to give in. I mean, it's a lot of 60 million steps, but it's halfway there. Around the corner, you're in your original position."
"If I don't become a chaser (Chaser), I could be too avant-garde. That's not preferable."
There are many different types of functions (jobs) that people can express, but warriors, swordsmen, and other avant-gardes are easy to express in a combat system. For this reason, the freedom of organization increases when Alma turns to the rear guard.
"As Alma says, too much avant-garde is not preferable. But what I want you to think about is that even if you can't force yourself to turn to an unsuitable rear guard, on the contrary, you pull everyone's legs. Once you rank up, you won't be able to start over."
"... right? After all, should I be an assassin?
"We think so. Besides, assassins should be able to avoid excessive avant-garde problems. Uh..."
Alma slapped her hand admirably at the tactics Lisha suggested to me.
"Wow! That's groundbreaking!
"Hey, sounds good, doesn't it?
"Yeah, based on that tactic, I'll talk to Noel. Thank you, Liesha. Unsurprisingly brainy, contrary to the appearance you seem to play with. Thank you so much."
"What, are we that impressed!? I'm such a lady! I mean, I don't want anyone with half a tit round to tell me!?
"Liesha, it's not good to judge people by their appearance. Shame on you."
"I said it out, even though it's Alma!?
Secondly, you two get strong. Because I felt signs of multiple armed men. The sharp sensations of scouts and bowmen explore the identity of those who are still far away.
"The number is four. Two avant-gardes. There are two guards. One is a bowman and the other is a wizard"
"The avant-garde is a swordsman and a spear soldier. All four of you can do quite a bit. B-rank."
"If you fight properly, you don't seem to win. But I don't feel hostile."
"Probably an Expeditionary Explorer?
"It's a hassle to get together, and we're leaving."
Explorer is basically a rough guy. Even if there is no hostility at first, if we find out this one's two women, there's a chance they'll suddenly leopard and attack us. In the city, you should avoid contact with other explorers (Explorers) where the gendarmerie is out of sight.
Also, the bowman over there has already noticed this way. It would be unfavourable if they suddenly attacked us. It's better to leave early.
But Risha stopped her leg and tilted her neck.
"Is that it? Maybe someone you know"
"Really?
"Yeah, I'll give it a try"
The same tone returned from afar as Risha rhythmized her finger whistle.
"This sound, I knew it. Oi, Senior Ophelia!"
Reesha waves with her voice up. Eventually, an elf woman appeared from behind the woods. Similar to Riesha, she runs through roped strawberry blonde hair in a lightweight outfit in a skirt with just a leather breastplate.
"Oh, I knew you were Riesha! Long time no see, what are you doing?
The elf Riesha called Ophelia laughed with one hand up casually as she stopped in front of the Almas.
The species Elf is basically beautifully shaped by everyone, but Ophelia has a particular face. Even Leisha didn't lose the noticeable good nose, but her eyesight was different. I feel the beauty of a clear lake.
"We are combat training. Is Senior Ophelia on an expedition home?
"Yeah, I just got back. Because it's faster to break through this forest than to go through the streets. Your friends don't look at you. New party member?
Alma, who was gazed at, shook his head.
"No, I'm..."
"Oh, this kid, he's from another party! His name is Alma, and he just became a Seeker."
Reesha answers instead for some reason. Alma was suspicious, but seems like he should leave it to me because there seems to be a reason.
"Oh, my God, are you a rookie? Risha's a better senior, so don't take good care of her. It's really hard for a rookie to grow up."
He said, "I know."
"The two are close. Could it be, hometown?
Alma asked, the two laughed and nodded.
"Yeah, we and Senior Ophelia are from the same place."
"You're close. I'm the Explorer first."
Is that why you feel a smell similar to the two of us? Seeing you lined up, you're like sisters. When Alma was convinced, the fellow-like men of Ophelia appeared.
"Ophelia, stop running out on your own. You'd be surprised."
A swordsman man like a leader of a group laughs like a troubled man. I soon found out I was a leader because this man drifts the style of the strongest.
Most importantly, the appearance doesn't seem very strong. He wears a martial bone silver armor, but his face seems harmless and gentle to humans and animals. Sleeping grey hair reinforces the impression that people seem good.
While the leader seems moderate, the other two men have a harsh vibe. Spear soldiers in leather armor with large spears have sharp eyes, and wizards wearing white cloth are tough werewolf beasts to see.
Regardless of your actual personality, at least you don't feel the kindness on the surface like a leader. Explorers. Explorers.
"Sorry, Leon. I knew him, so I followed him."
Leon smiled as Ophelia apologized with her tongue out.
"Then there's no choice. Uh, it was Riesha, wasn't it?
"That's right. This is our friend Alma."
"Are you a rookie? My name is Leon Frederick." Heavenly Wings Knights "is the leader of the party. Because everyone else is good, he's a decorative leader."
Alma tongued inside to Leon scratching his head with his eyes narrowed. Leon says it with all his heart, not with disgust or humility. But I'm pretty sure Leon's strength is missing one head more than the others. I mean, the unconscious strong. Such a natural man was the type I hated.
"Because of this, I'm going to introduce you to everyone else."
Ophelia first showed the spear soldier by hand.
"This scared-faced spear soldier, Kym"
"Hey, I don't need a scary face"
Kym grins bitterly as she touches her upside-down brunette. Because of the pattern, the insurance I was feeling eased. His face is strong, but he's not a bad man.
Ophelia next turns to the werewolf beast.
"This swollen thing, Vlacaf"
"... um"
Vlacaf says nothing in particular, just meets lightly. I don't think I can speak the language, but it seems the nature (s) of not speaking the extra things.
"And I'm Ophelia. Nice to meet you, Alma."
Ophelia pointed at herself at the end and spilled her white teeth.
"Ophelia, nice to meet you"
"Yeah, I'll always get in touch with you if you have any problems. Because we're still pretty strong at this. Reesha knows the contact details."
"You're sweet."
"We have to help each other because we are the same Seekers. Especially since there's been a lot of weird guys out there lately."
"Who's the weird guy?
"A woman named Noel Stolen."
The moment he heard the name, Alma understood the meaning of Riesha's puzzling attitude.
"Blue Beyond is the leader of the party, but he kicked out all the members who didn't do what he wanted and privatized them. Besides, I don't just kicked him out, I think I sold him out to a slaver. You're unbelievable."
"That's terrible"
"Rumor has it that there's a connection to the gang (Yakuza), and I also heard that the guy who doesn't care is letting the gang (Yakuza) attack him from one end. You should be careful, Alma, because she's a pretty dangerous woman."
"Okay, I'll keep it in mind"
Rumors are scary. If I heard this story, Noel would be absolutely grumpy. Of course, the part where Noel gets angry is in that he tells her she's a woman, not a man. Alma could do it angrily instead, but he couldn't get angry because more than half of it was true.
"Ophelia, it's not good to judge people solely by rumors. You didn't actually make sure, did you? Don't blow a rookie into not knowing the truth."
When Leon was embarrassed, Ophelia glanced over her shoulder.
"You don't stand smoke where there's no fire, do you? I'm not sure if it's true or false, but Explorer should be too vigilant against danger. Especially newcomers."
"Ophelia, even so. I don't like saying bad things about people I don't know."
In that resolute tone, Ophelia has long ears.
"Wow, I get it. Sorry......"
Seeing Ophelia get moist in an instant, Alma recognised Leon's leadership. Not only are they strong, but they also seem to have the power to discipline their members.
"Well, then we'll go. I'm sorry for making such a scene."
Leon smiled softly and walked out toward the Imperial City. Kaim and Vrakav followed it, and Ophelia also walked away waving at the Almas.
"Both of you!"
When he loses sight of the Heavenly Wings Knights, Alma sees Riesha.
"They were funny people"
"Right? And I think Alma figured it out, but she's so strong."
"I guess. Especially that guy named Leon."
"Mr. Leon, if you're in the B-rank, you're the strongest."
"I knew it."
"The Heavenly Wings Knights themselves are the strongest party in the B-Rank Band."
"Party? You're so strong, you're not in a clan?
As Alma tilted her neck, Riesha laughed like she was in trouble.
"Because those people, humble solidity is the motto. Strength is the level at which you can create a clan, but it's a policy to do it without panic. But on a boulder. Isn't it time to be a clan?
"Heh, I'm cautious. It's very different from ours."
What the hell would Noel think if he heard this story? Probably something to laugh at and make fun of with your nose. For it is the same for those who aspire to the apex, such as those who are too cautious, who are dead.
"Really, it's very different from ours"
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At the end of the night's minute run in, one man approached me from the dark.
"Hey, Noel's general. I've done the job you asked me to do."
The man was Loki the informer. I prepare disturbed breaths and direct them into invisible places. There are a lot of people around the city walls because it's already time for the stars to come out but it's still early to close the door.
Inside the envelope handed to me was a bunch of pieces of paper. I go through every single one of them. Every time, it's a brilliant job. I had all the information I needed.
"Indeed, I confirmed. Give me my reward."
When I tried to get my wallet out, Loki shook her head.
The Admiral won't give it to me.
"You don't owe me anything, do you?
"Yes, but I knew I'd done something wrong..."
"I got an apology. I also got the loan back. So claim your reward."
When he is forced to give the money, Loki looks sinister.
"The Admiral is surprisingly solid."
"I just know there's nothing more scary than free."
"Oh, my God, that! You think I'm gonna betray you again!?
"I didn't say that. But a relationship sweetened to one favor quickly rots away. That's all. You know you're a pro, don't you?
"Well, that's true..."
With a mouthful of Loki on my ass, I'm speeding up my paper-turning hand.
"Admiral, what evil are you doing this time?
"Evil. I didn't do anything wrong."
"Lie and spit. I can't believe you're gathering information on B-rank Explorers from all over the Empire. It's a request from an evil, unscrupulous man."
I laughed bitterly at Loki's sure words.
"Hey, Loki."
"What?
"After all, the strongest in the B-rank band is the Heavenly Wings Knights?
"Right. Not a clan yet, but the individual abilities are the most outstanding. Especially the leader Leon."
"Right. You're right."
Just that Heavenly Wings Knights page.
Spear Soldier B Rank Function (Job), Chime of War Spear (Rampage).
Bowman B Rank Function (Job), Ophelia of the Eagle's Eye (Hawkeye).
Wizard B Rank Function (Job), Summoner Vlacaf.
And Leon, a leader, swordsman B-rank Function (Job), knight (Night).
Small numbers, but neither their abilities nor their track record were really at the level of fitting into a single party. Even the mid-level clan is comparable.
Excellent. Really great.
"Admiral, I deny it with my mouth, but you look terrible."
To Loki's point, I'll touch my face. I had no idea, but its mouth was indeed distorted by the form of a brutal grin.