44 41 Nothing is more troublesome than changing the course of work (2/2)

”Oh, um!

”Hmm?

What should I do?

Fire Clear fell silent, the atmosphere was terrible, I think I failed, but if I don't say it, the work won't go on.

The best is beginning to think it's difficult, but OK, it looks like I'll have to change my rating a bit.

If you were to sit back and do nothing, I would lower your rating, Nanase.

If you don't understand, ask, the basic rule for newcomers.

...... Well, the first step is to defend yourself.

”Self-defense, is it?

”From what I've seen, Nanase's combat efficiency has dropped drastically due to her style of covering up for fire-clearing when she is approached. If you want to improve that, Nanase should also be able to fight in close combat.

”Does that mean I'm going to fight in front?

That's one thing, but this time it's different. More moves, karate, kendo, aikido, naginata, cane jutsu, or anything else that will make room for fire clarity.

”Can you afford it?

”Yeah, you better show me than tell me, stand there.

A question mark appears, but Nanase stands up silently.

”Hizuru, I think you can stand in front of Nanase, about two meters in front of him.

Why would you do that?

It's faster to experience it than to explain it to you.

If I tell him to do it, he looks doubtful and acts accordingly.

From there, I'm about five meters away.

I'm going to go punch Nanase. Make sure you protect yourself.

What--

I wonder if the declaration while rotating his shoulders and relaxing his body sounded outlandish, or if he was confused and screamed, but I won't hear the end of it.

I'm telling you! I accelerate my body forward to collide with a voice that shouts, ”I'm going to be late!

You're poised to lag behind, but there's no way you can stop me with a half-hearted stance, and with a single feint you can easily pull it off.

Then, you swing your fist through the wind toward Nanase, who watches in amazement as you do so.

Miki!

”Don't worry, it's a shortcut. But they won't give you a break in the real (dungeon) game.

I didn't mean to hit you in the first place.

But you saw the need for it.

I'll be in trouble if that didn't help.

He collapses and falls down...and fire-clearing runs to Nanase.

See? The vanguard isn't all-powerful. They can be knocked down and broken through. But if Nanase had been prevented there, fire-clearing would have been in time.

This was partly due to the fact that I was taken by surprise, and things went well. This effect is evident in Nanase's condition.

To begin with, a one-man team like the heroes' party with me is nothing more than a ship supported by a single thick pillar although it looks strong.

It will destroy itself in an instant if it breaks.

It's no different than a mud boat.

It would have to be supported by several pillars, each one thicker than the last.

That's how you make it stronger.

That's what a party is supposed to be about.

You're not supposed to lean on the pillars.

You sit on the floor and watch Nanase nod silently, wondering what to do now.

There are various ways to defend yourself.

You can intercept them with magic that Nanase has some control over.

But I don't think that's enough.

You'll need a specialized type to capture this dungeon, which my senses, which dimly see this, are telling me.

I'm aiming for versatility and I'll have to explore magic in the future.

But for now, it's the two of you in front of me.

Just by improving Nanase, this party will work out.

It's a relief to see the end of the job, but the tasks are just piling up on your desk and now you have to deal with them.

So, Nanase, have you been doing any exercise?

No, no, I'm not good at exercising or anything.

”Oh, so that's why you're a wizard.

A wizard who can attack from behind would certainly be less athletic than in all professions.

But that doesn't mean it's unnecessary.

A special forces sniper is a good example.

Snipers spend a lot of time in one place, but they often move immediately after firing a shot.

This is partly because they are in an isolated location, but most importantly, they are meant to avoid being seen.

The same is true for wizards, who must always maintain a line of fire and, as before, escape an oncoming enemy.

It's not a motionless profession.

Our south was forced to run marathons due to lack of physical strength from the very beginning.

In addition, they have been taught wand arts as a means of self-defense.

Now, we're in trouble.

People who are not good at exercise are generally not involved in the martial arts.

Should such a person be suddenly given a weapon?

You know that, and that's probably why Fire Clear let Nanase focus on recovering and increasing her own burden.

So what should we do?

Perhaps we can rule out large weapons first, and then blade weapons.

Then the first thing that comes to mind is wand arts: ......

”Nanase stand up?

”Yes, yes

”You also what

”This time it won't do you any good, just swing the cane up and down.

”Can you just swing down?

”Yeah, but with all my might.

”Yes!　...... is good, isn't it?

”...... In case you're wondering, that's a serious thing to do, right?

”I'm sorry, I'm sorry!

No, yeah, it's okay if it's the best you can do.

Yeah, it's not good.

If I wanted to get one, it would take a long time.

You swing the wooden cane as hard as you can, and all you get is a soft thud on the floor.

The upward motion is slow and not smooth either.

This problem is more difficult to solve than I thought.

I think it would be faster to take Fire Clear to the Potion Death March.

...... Ah.

””......”

”Don't be so alarmed,

Maybe it was a surprise attack, or maybe it's just that every time I make a move, I feel like I'm on guard.

I guess I deserved it...even I would be alarmed if I was attacked suddenly.

Even if you are concerned about it, this is just one thing you can't do.

”Nanase, would you like to try your shield?

”Shield, is it?

”Oh.

But shields are heavy, aren't they?　Are you small?

No, the big shield.

That's going to slow things down, right?　Miki can't do it.

”You don't have to ask me to hold a lump of iron.

If your weapon is not working, then armor, or a shield, you can just move it into the firing line to defend yourself and hit it.

And I remembered something that was in the store when I found the mineral tree, if it's still there, it'll improve the strength of this party.

Anyway, rest for now. It's going to be a tough day for you guys, I'll have some for you tomorrow.

In the meantime, you can't physically do it anymore, and you're just a raccoon without a substitute in the first place .

The work starts from the preparation stage.

I've got to go get ready, so this is it.

Are you up to something again?

Don't worry, it's all for your benefit.

I'm not going to deny it, but I'm going to be more cautious, and I'm going to find out what you're going to do, and I'm going to leave the training room for tomorrow.

Now, let's get this job done.

Instead of going to my room, I walked straight to the underground mall.

Tanaka Jiro, twenty-eight years old, single.

Her Suela Handelberg (Darkel)

Memoria Tris (vampire)

Occupation Dungeon Tester (full-time)

Magical aptitude 8 (general class)

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Word of the Day

We're going to do the job anyway, I'm going to do it my way!

Huh?　Different letters?　Imagination!