329 320 Instant judgment comes before thinking, but requires experience (1/2)

Before we could even think about what was going on, we heard the explosion and ran out.

We're less than a hundred meters away from the group we've had waiting for us.

The stinging sensation on my skin was a sure sign that there was a battle ahead.

I had them waiting in an inconspicuous spot on a rocky part of the canyon, and in addition to Katsu, I had asked a rookie to keep watch, so the worry of being caught by surprise should not be in this area.

Even with that experience, the dungeon will still turn the other way.

What happened!

He beat the running time by a few tenths of a second, and then saw Katsu Katsu struggling to keep the confused newcomers together.

Jiro-san!

Katsu Katsu reacts to my shouting by turning around and showing his relief.

Cover your ears, everyone!

And the newcomers are about to be swarmed by a dragon species with black, mottled tekal skin like a gecko.

They are more creepy than cool, with narrowed eyes like a chameleon, but their shark-like fangs in their mouths are sharp.

The slimy skin is slippery and slippery just as it looks, and it conveys a disgusting feeling to the touch.

You don't have to wonder where it came from or how it caught you off guard; your priority now should be to get rid of the threat.

Quickly pumping air into your lungs, twisting your magic into it.

I'll be able to see that they're still ferociously attacking the newcomers.

I slam the monkey cry with all my might.

My monkey cries shake space and instill fear in my biological instincts.

It's not about intimidating the opponent.

It's not about intimidating your opponent, but it's about filling this space with the volume of your voice with the emotion of fear.

This is especially effective against lower-ranking opponents.

You've got a well-dressed target of a rookie who covers his ears and crouches down, yet the gecko-like dragons have all eyes fixed on me.

I'm going to be able to make you believe that you'll be eaten if you move against them, so I make you open your eyes and stop your movements with my eyes.

I will control this place by concentrating all my hostility on myself.

If Minami were here, I would have spilled the words with a laugh, as expected of hate management.

The words in your brain make you giggle, but your mouth immediately slackens into a crescent moon.

A hostile smile, as if to tell the opponent that it's your turn.

The will to fight has already been warmed up.

Your brain is in battle mode when you enter this dungeon.

Move your body gently and smoothly.

As lightly as if you were going for a walk, you kick the gravelly ground and close the distance between you and the gecko with your foot.

Without making a slash and a sound, it quickly and quietly swung its sword as if nothing passed there.

Just like that, the gecko's life was over.

Friend or foe could not understand what in the world had happened, and it swung away so naturally.

The result was made comprehensible only by the fact that its head rolled to the ground and returned to elemental.

Then, after controlling the atmosphere, I thrust the tips of Dan and the mineral tree into the ground and shouted out.

Form a circle with the rear guard in the center!　Vanguard step forward!　Rearguard, take cover and hold your weapons against the healers!

All that was needed in this place of confusion was the act of resetting once.

Clear the air with the monkey bars.

Blanken your allies' perceptions once.

Then you will tell them what to do with their blanked-out thinking.

Thinking in battle always requires calm judgment.

Once those thoughts boil over and cease to function, the act of fighting is no longer possible.

Therefore, you have to create an environment of thinking that you don't know what happened, but you know what to do.

And when you start to move, the enemy will start to move.

Calm down!　You're not an unwinnable opponent if you keep your cool!

If its movement frightens you, you'll be able to control the momentum.

Again, take a step forward and in the blink of an eye, close the gap with the gecko and send its head flying through the air.

At times like this, it's best to take down the enemy with a flourish.

Normally, you'd focus on efficiency, but on this occasion, it's perfect for threatening the enemy and inspiring your allies.

The gecko's head hangs in the air.

This brings the enemy's attention back to me, but some of them don't care and are ready to pounce on the newcomer.

The formation is not yet complete, and they are trying to take advantage of the gap.

Amelia!　Turn to support!

”OK, I can handle it!

Avoiding fighting with me, they came around the newcomer and attacked him from the opposite direction.

It's the weakest part of the attack.

It would take seconds to wipe out all the enemies in this area together, and if we wait for that to happen, the rookies would be harmed.

Then let's take it easy here.

A small shadow runs at my command and the dagger in my hand is waved lightly.

The sound of a delayed slash can be heard.

I recognize the geckos as fallen by the magic that lags behind the sound.

The newcomers catch sight of Amelia and before you know it, your eyes widen.

But you have to stay calm!

She shakes her hair, smiles and smiles, and steps.

The newcomers are inspired by the girl's appearance and their movements are accelerated.

Win!　Status report!　And tell me if you have any more characteristics!

The situation is gradually improving from the chaos, and the defensive formation is beginning to form.

The newcomers are moving more and more smoothly, and the damage is beginning to decrease.

'We were attacked a short while ago and began to intercept!　Also, these guys came out of the shadows!　Be careful!

”The number!

”Unknown!　There are more than ten!

”Whoa!　Enough

The sound of blows can be heard from a short distance away, and if you look beyond the sound, you can see that Katsu, who was standing around protecting the newcomer, has hit the gecko with summer salt and kicked him in the jaw with his toe.

When he landed on the ground, he asked Katsu about the situation, and his answer came back without pause.

The damage!

A few people were injured, but only minor injuries were treated with potions!

”Great!　You held up well!

”Yes!

You nod with satisfaction that the damage had been minimized by Katsu's response.

You raise your voice so that it isn't drowned out by the sounds of battle, and Katsu's movements are reliable and without hesitation in conveying information.

Then give Katsu and Amelia a moment.

We don't want to encounter the dragon king himself like before.

A quick glance around and above me will reveal no shadows or magic.

And the flock of geckos surrounding the newcomer are just as Katsu's right when they appear as if they're growing out from behind a rock!

”Ishan!

!　Yes, yes!

The number of opponents is growing, and we can see that they are eager to surround us.

But it's still within acceptable limits.

Then that's just fine. Let's give the newcomers some good experience.

As if he didn't expect to be called at this time, Ishan, who followed us with his shield up and in a defensive stance, turned around and replied.

You'll be able to see the tension in his calm face, but I'm impressed that he's trying to remain calm.

Other dragons will be coming soon. I want to put you to the test right here!