The situation is terrible.
The mainstay Schwarz and Sea King were incapable of battle, and Mr. Liber was exhausted.
At the same time, Igarashi-san left. The aftermath of the battle had taken a heavy toll on her. He's currently being treated at a base in the Safe Zone. It was difficult for Schwarz and Naio-sama to return, but Igarashi-san might be able to make it in time.
I was pretty drained in the battle with Shuri, and it hurt to use one of the trump cards, the "Healing Jewel."
Although there is still another trump card, "Hymn of Heroes", I used "Healing Jewel" at the beginning that can heal any wound.
The advance party still had eight men left.
”... well, I can't help it if I keep crying”
It is.
”Wangh”
Cuuuuuu...
"... (sifting)"
I was in the next position with Ichinose-san, Momo, Kiki, Aki, and Shiro.
Ichinose-san stared at me with a worrying look.
"Mr. Kudo, are you sure you're okay?" Shouldn't we just rest a little? "
"It's okay, and I can rest my body while doing this." Hey, Shiro? "
Yeah, Shiro will cheer up Kazuto ~
Shiro flashes a pale light as he flies around me.
When I received the light, I felt the twitching and fatigue healing.
Recently, Shiro learned the skill of "healing".
The effect is literally to heal wounds and fatigue.
It's still not effective because I just remembered it, but my body is much better because of the dedication of Shiro.
(It's really helpful to get rid of not only the wounds, but also the fatigue.....)
Shiro's "healing" is better than the healing of mental damage and fatigue.
It's a really valuable skill in this carefree situation.
"...... With Shiro-chan, you'll be able to spare your spare time..."
"Please stop."
In this world in the first place, you can't be a nettle.
"Fufu, I'm just kidding.... about half of it."
"Half"
Kuuhn?
Cuuuu?
Momo and Kiki are tilting their necks like they don't understand.
Yeah, you don't have to know. Keep your heart as beautiful as it is.
Well, we're having such a senseless conversation, but right now we're on the roof of a building right next to the barrier that the Sea King built.
Ichinose-san observes the town across the scope.
”Hmm... I can't see the advance party at this distance.”
I know the location to some extent, but the building is blind.
The sea king's kingdom is a gigantic thing that covers one of the towns.
Even if I became incapable of battle, I could only maintain this much barrier.
"Can you tell at this distance?" Khudo-san, you've really broadened your range of enemies. Isn't it wider than the circle of the guard? "
"Ah, that chimera ant. Well, maybe that's about it.”
Ichinose-san and Ichinose-san are having a conversation without tension, but I'm not alarmed.
This one can focus much more on finding enemies around us than on getting nervous.
When Shuri hit me, I wasn't upset.
Because of that, I lost consciousness twice. Too stupid for a boulder.
According to Liber, there were about 15 minutes left until the next operation, right?
Yes.
The next plan has already been decided.
That's why I'm here.
We've received your email.
Announcements that resonate in the brain.
Check your emails immediately.
Ah, it looks like Nishino-kun and the rest of the team are in place, too.
Roger that.
If so, it should start soon.
Ichinose-san.
Yes.
Me and Ichinose-san prepare for impact.
I waited with the shadow of Momo, Aki's defense, and Kiki's buffs.
I'm picking up signals from the far rear that they're coming toward us at a violent speed.
The next moment - it exploded in front of me.
Tons of dirt dance along with the frightening sound of an explosion.
It didn't end in one go.
Over and over, the explosion continued, and eventually the sea king's barrier was completely covered in smoke.
"... no, that's unfortunately unbelievably powerful."
Ichinose-san stares at the sight in front of him with a slight pull.
Yes, what's happening in front of us is a long-range carpet bombardment by the militia, the same as in the Peony Battle.
A large quantity of gunpowder weapons, improved and mass-produced by Ichinose-san's profession "Weapon Artisan", are released to the advance party inside the barrier.
--You can't get out from the inside, but you can get in and out freely from the outside.
It seemed like that was how Naio-sama's barrier worked.
Originally, this barrier was used to launch a unilateral attack from a distance from the beginning.
But since Shuri and Glenn had left the barrier before it was wrapped around them, they couldn't use it until they were defeated. In particular, Glenn was a user of fire. If it ignited poorly, there was a danger that the safety zone would become a burning field.
"With this, the advance party won't be able to do anything, will it?" Don't lick the earth, it's a fantasy. "
"No..."
I shake my head to the excited Ichinose-san.
"Even with this kind of bombing, the signs of the advance party inside the barrier are not shaky. You're probably using a defensive skill.”
Liber's information suggests that someone called “The Barrier Master” Lizzy and “The Holy Counter” Orion can use powerful defensive abilities.
"It is not expected that it will be intact. The question is, how many MPs can you [sharpen]?"
In short, this bombardment is meant to cut down the power of two people with that defensive skill.
Regardless of the [Barrier Master], Liber was quite wary of someone called the [Holy Counter] Orion.
"No, well, I know that..." Well, as for those of you who have worked hard to mass produce, there's a little feeling that you don't want to end up like that... "
“I know that. Ichinose-san, we worked very hard on mass production.
Yes, sir.
Ichinose-san also mass-produced a variety of weapons in the "Weapon Craftsman" as time allowed.
Even so, I was able to prepare less than one-tenth of the original plan.
Well, not only did the advance party arrive early, but Ichinose-san's secret strategy involved...
― ― The carpet bombardment by the militia lasted about twenty minutes and finally became quiet.
Now, this is where we come in.
"The signs are... two things that are weaker than before." Perhaps this is the "Barrier Master" and the "Holy Ark". Other than that, it hasn't changed. "
"Seriously? I shot all the bullets I made..."
Ichinose-san is disappointed, even if it is not expected.
But the next moment, I switched my feelings and looked serious.
I'm squeezing my feelings, too.
"Shiro, it's okay now." Hide in the shadows. "
What? Okay?
I was relieved of my fatigue.
When Shiro entered the shadows, a change occurred in the sea king's boundary.
The domed barrier deflected into a pumpkin-like shape.
Then, within a moment, the light ran in a filamentous pattern, and the barrier was divided into eight parts.
I felt the signs of the advance party at each of the eight divided barrier.
"One, one, two, three, one...?" I wish I could break it up completely. "
It's not going so well, is it?
Nevertheless, to a certain extent, it broke down.
This is the next step in the carpet bombardment - the division of power by the Sea King's barrier.
If they come together, we won't have a chance.
So we break it up. It's simple, but it's basic.
Ideally, I wanted to carry out a bombardment after I split up, but the skills of the [Barrier Master] and the [Holy Counter] were in the way. As long as these two can use their skills, we can't split the advance party.
That's why we first bombarded them from the outside, keeping their barrier alive, reducing their MP and aiming for the moment when the bombing ended and the barrier was lifted.
From here on, it's a battle against time.
It took less than an hour for the sea king's barrier to unravel.
In the meantime, destroy each member of the advance party. Speed-focused maneuvers.
First the isolated three, then the two, and finally the group of three.
I had originally planned to do this with members including Schwarz and Sea King.
But they can't fight anymore. We need to do our part.
We made our way to the nearest divided barrier.
As we get closer, the signs of the person in the advance will gradually come through more vividly as well.
"You're here..."
The person looked at us gently, isolated within the barrier.
He was a flowing, long-haired blonde.
She is wearing a white cape and a ritual sword decorated with gold and jewels on her waist.
At a glance, he was a noble figure.
Even though we understand the situation, the signs are not shaken by the dust.
"Split up... well, I knew it would come, but I didn't expect someone else to come instead of Libel himself." It was a very sweet thing to see. "
"You..."
The blonde young man bows gracefully with a refreshing smile.
"The leader of the advance party, Randall von Albert. It's a pleasure to meet you, the owner of Premature."