V4C94 (2/2)

They probably mowed down the grass so that the fire won’t burn until our position.

The flames spread to the west but it didn’t look like it was spreading to the east.

With the amazing power of fire that is not an exaggeration to be called mankind’s greatest weapon, I thought maybe the monsters would be eradicated all at once by the fire.

“Amazing … ”

I could hear Carol’s voice.

Ah, it’s amazing … it doesn’t look it we will need to step up … or so I thought but,

“It’s a lie … right?”

The monster herd did not lessen their speed at all.

They thrust themselves into the flames without any concern for burns as they charged directly to the east ― towards the direction of the soldiers.

It immediately became a melee.

Most likely due to the monsters that crossed the wall of flames while still clad in fire, the fire spread to the soldier’s encampment.

“They have begun retreating ― isn’t it way too fast!”

Ten minutes hasn’t even elapsed since the start of the battle.

“If they lose war potential here, they will leave an opening for Korat to take advantage of. They have most likely switched their objective to hold up at Ferruit. Since there’s also the possibility that the monster herd might ignore Ferruit’s walls and head to the east if they are lucky.”

“Certainly … if the monsters don’t have a definite purpose, that strategy might work.”

The behavior of those monsters was abnormal.

That scene where they charged into the midst of the fire ― it’s as if they are being manipulated.

I canceled Hawk’s eye and returned to the surface.

I saw Haru and Carol to be left and right and Malina behind me.

I took out the mask from my item bag and passed it to Malina.

When she switched into Marina,

“It looks like it’s become a serious matter … do you need my strength?”

“Yeah, Marina, and also Haru and Carol, I need the strengths of all 3 of you. Since we can achieve anything with the 4 of us ― but we can still escape to my world if the situation turns sour.”

I said with a laugh.

Then, I looked at Carol.

“Carol, it seems to me that you are being controlled by your Temptress skill. You feel that you’ve brought misfortune to your surroundings because of the Temptress skill. However, your that very skill will save Ferruit.”

“E … Ah, yes! Em, Ichino-sama, please don’t put too much pressure on me.”

Although I thought that was quite a good speech coming from myself, it seemed to have made Carol unnecessarily nervous.

“Haru, please support me with 「Slash」. Don’t plunge into the center of the enemies like before. Since we’ll be fleeing too if it becomes more dangerous that what the Dakyat soldiers faced.”

“I will do my best.”

“No, please absolutely keep that promise.”

I was afraid because Haru prioritizes my life over her own.

Well, when push comes to shove, I’ll probably prioritize Haru’s life over my own too.

“Marina ― ”

“When my 3rd eye opens, my magic bow will pierce through all heartbeats, destroying the hourglass carved by life that marks the passage of time ― ”

“Too long! Well, it’s great that Marina is in top form.”

“Ichino. That’s what I’m trying to convey. Our feelings will be the same even if you pull off a good speech or not.”

Marina poked at where it hurt most.

That’s right.

This battle is completely safe, a match with no problems at all.

It’s not four versus a couple thousand or tens of thousands of monsters.

What we’re about to do is a bonus stage based on the premise of fleeing.

“Everyone, let’s enjoy it!”

“””Yes!””

“Then, here we go!”

I exclaimed as I converted Carol’s job to Temptress.