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If the goal was to buy time, the more traps I had, the better the game would be, but this time I decided to improve the accuracy of the pitfalls since they were large. I made the pitfalls wider and deeper than usual.

I used Entrust with Setia, and also used MP potions, and managed to complete the trap placement. The rest of us will summon everyone and have a strategy meeting with Chiffon and the others.

''First, we'll buy time with the traps Aranea and Mir set up.

It's a pitfall.

Yeah. But this time the opponent was big, so it's only an oversized pitfall. We've got to buy ourselves some time with this one.

And when they put out items that could be used, Arleigh is interested in one of them.

''...Can you do that?''

'It should be possible. This time, the damage you dealt to the boss should be a point as it is, and I think you can use it. But since it's in tact, you'll have to decide if you want to use it.

Sure, it's valuable, but I can produce it, so I'll leave it to Arleigh.

I'm sorry. When I saw this, I couldn't resist making one.

I give Arleigh the material. If you can get a lot of points for this, it's a small price to pay.

That's why the three of them pull back when I explain the plan I've devised, along with the new weapon I devised for Arleigh.

''No way...''

'Tact is really relentless...'

I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Mr. Alligator...

Chiffon ended up apologizing to the crocodile. You don't know how strong they are, so there's no way you can go easy on them.

”Then get the bomb.

I've got it.

We have one too.

Oh, man. A failure to build... or maybe you'll have to use it someday. According to the story, there's a bomb race going on between alchemists and production workers.

I made one this time, but if that's the case, you might as well buy it from an expert.

Miranda speaks up.

'If you're on a tactical mission, the timing is crucial.

Yeah. I know it's not easy, and I know it's dangerous, but can you handle it?

”They're going to give you a ride, aren't they?　I'll take care of it. I'll show you. My magic ball.

”Wow, I'm on it!

I've got my hands full issuing instructions to Lily and the others. I can only ask Chiffon and the others to do this.

What will you do if they break through the pit?

We'll just have to fight to keep the village out of harm's way. We'll prepare insurance, but in that case it will be a tough battle. You understand?　Everyone.

Lily and the others reply... the image of Lily and Aeon when they inevitably grew up passes through my mind. I need to finish this without using the Dragon Breath if possible... but if I have to, I have to use it.

Then Setia says.

'Tact-sama, we can just stall for time this time, right?

Yes, but what's wrong?

If you want to buy some time in the woods, can you leave it to me?

Can you do it?

Setia nodded at my question.

'Yes. 'With the true power of the Clan Leap, I'm sure.'

I had that move, but I don't know what kind of power it was, but if Setia says this, I'll believe it and see.

'All right. I'll rely on you if I have to.

'Yes!　I'll show you what to expect!

Chiffon and the others, if you can, support me.

I'm on it.

That's the end of the strategy meeting. All that's left is to cook and prepare for the battle.