There is a battle cry and the clang of weapons.
Roland gazed ahead.
An arrow flew above him, signaling.
We are being attacked by the enemy!
(The "Grand Alliance" attacked. This feeling. I knew their goal was not ore, but to destroy us!)
Soon, the shouting stops, and after a moment of silence, the sound of footsteps can be heard as a large number of people move.
The troops that had preceded them had been destroyed.
Roland, this is .......
The Grand Alliance has attacked us. We need to get into position quickly to intercept them."
What? Are you serious?
Leon. Leon, I want you to take a squad and hold the high ground behind us. The White Wolf may attack.
Okay. Okay.
Leon hurriedly led his troops to the rear defenses.
Euphine, Shakuma. The Grand Alliance is attacking. "Euphine, Shakuma," he said, "the Grand Alliance is attacking. Erio and Rick on both wings. Use the line of recovery magic and the ''defense grant'' to overcome the enemy''s attack."
Yes, sir.
Understood.
Yuffine and Shakuma gave hurried instructions and began to build the formation.
(The "magic-work" sword armor and Aina''s "blue armor" are almost evenly matched. ) Since the vanguard can bring the battle to even, the work of the rear guard will likely be the difference in the outcome.
Soon, warriors in "magic-work" swords and armor came running down the hill and slashing at us.
Their momentum was so great that Roland and his men had to adjust their formation to catch the enemy''s attack.
Go on!" The humiliation you have suffered in two dungeon explorations, double it."
(Though it might be more advantageous in the intricate terrain in the dungeon. (You may have the advantage in the dungeon''s intricate terrain, but in a tight formation battle, we have the advantage.)
As Neil descends the hill, he catches a glimpse of Roland in the enemy''s main camp.
(Roland. How many times have you been trying to smoke us out with your clever tricks?)
The only target is the enemy''s main circle. Let him regret that he showed up on the battlefield as an appraiser.
Ian had mixed feelings as he listened to Neil''s voice inspiring his troops.
(Are you sure this is the right thing to do? Even if we beat the "Spirit League" here, what happens after that? Wouldn''t we just be played for fun again by the Dragon''s Fires and the White Wolves?
Ian shook off his conflicted feelings.
The battle was already open.
If this battle is not won, there is nothing beyond that.
(There is no time to be lost. There are ''wide-range healers'' out there. As the first healer of the Crown of Wisdom, I can''t lose in a direct confrontation.)
Ian runs into the back of the center, where a fierce battle is expected, and performs healing magic on the wounded warrior (Warrior).
The "magic-work" warriors, enveloped in red light, cut into the enemy lines, and with Glen''s "fire magic" added to the mix, it looked as if the battle lines of the "Spirit League" would be disrupted.
However, the "Spirit Alliance" responded with "defense grant" and "wide-range recovery magic" to cut down the momentum of the "Grand Alliance" white army.
Not only that, they counterattacked with "blast magic" and curved bow and arrow fire.
The rear guard of the "Grand Alliance" hurriedly responded.
They hid under shields or moved to prevent their position from being identified.
(Tsk. Can''t break it with a single blow, huh? (It''s the elite of the "Guardians of the Magic Tree", isn''t it?)
Neil glanced back.
Behind him were local adventurers.
However, he did not see them as a force to be reckoned with.
He had them as a backstop.
At best, they could be used as a pursuit force when the enemy collapsed.
(But the local adventurers are useless, and so are they. If they could only break the "Guardian of the Magic Tree," they would have a good chance of winning the battle.)
While the vanguard repeatedly engaged in a never-ending white battle, the rear guard applied recovery and support magic, and while searching each other''s positions, they launched offensive magic attacks.
However, the battle continued to be evenly matched, and it was difficult to win.
Hearing the sound of battle, "White Wolf" tried to surprise "Spirit Alliance" from behind.
However, they were unable to attack because they were preceded by Leon from a high position.
"Tsk, tsk. The "Grand Alliance" guys. I told you that we would attack only after we occupied the high ground.
Jamil clicks his tongue at Neil and his team''s poor response.
Leon had the back of the "Spirit Alliance" completely covered, and there was nothing he could do except to let the archers attack.
There was nothing we could do. Let''s concentrate on getting the attention of one of the enemy squads here."
Jamil and his team ended up attacking passively.
While Jamil and his team were struggling to attack, Neil was growing frustrated with the "Spirit Alliance," which showed no signs of breaking down.
Chi. What are you doing? What are those ''white wolves'' doing?"
It has been an hour since the battle began, yet there is not a single sign that the "Spirit Alliance" is threatened in the rear.
(The battle has already started, you know. Be resourceful. Are you sleepwalking?)
In the meantime, the right and left flanks begin to be pushed by the enemy.
Rick and Elio tried to break through.
We had no choice but to push back, with Neil moving to the right flank and Glenn to the left.
With the increasing pressure of support and offensive magic, Rick and Elio withdrew to the "wide range recovery magic" line of battle.
Seeing Glenn move to the left wing, Will also moves to the right wing.
Glenn couldn''t help but admire the nameless mage who had been competing with him earlier.
(I didn''t know anyone could shoot magic this far with me. ...... He may be comparable to an A-class in terms of potential. (I didn''t know there was a mage of this caliber on this island. No, it can''t be. ......)
Glenn and Will continue to exchange magic shots, flanked by a warrior (Warrior) in the vanguard.
While the two wings were engaged in a fierce duel, Ian was in the center trying to determine where the battle was going.
(It''s starting to look like a long-term battle. If that happens, we will have the advantage.)
Ian thought as he cast a recovery spell on a Warrior who had been hit by a "blast magic.
(Yuffine Reyes'' "wide-area recovery magic" is certainly powerful, but its fuel consumption is also poor. On the other hand, my pinpoint recovery magic can conserve magic power. If the battle continues to drag on and Reyes'' magic power runs out first, we can win!)
Roland carefully watched the overall battle situation while giving instructions.
Leon, behind him, was fighting against the "White Wolf," but they were only skirmishing and did not seem to be intensifying at all.
The difference in the outcome would be whether or not the "Grand Alliance" could be defeated.
Roland observed the way the "Grand Alliance" was fighting.
(At first glance, the three A-class mages seemed to be functioning well, with their roles divided among themselves. But in fact, not a single one of them is moving in a holistic manner.)
From where Roland is, it is impossible to see into the rear guard of the "Grand Alliance.
But even so, from the position where the "flame blast magic" stands and climbs, the blue glow of the support magic, and the appearance of the magic circle of the recovery magic, we can still get some idea of what each of the three A-class mages of the enemy is thinking about.
The three appear to be working as an organization, but in fact they are only thinking about their own roles and are not working under a unified idea.
If Roland were the commander of the enemy camp, he would make Euphine the top priority target for his tactical plan.
(Glenn is caught in an offensive magic firefight with Will. Neil is looking for an opening to somehow break through our left flank. Ian is releasing recovery magic to conserve his magical power as much as possible. Is he aiming for Yuffine''s magic power to run out? Certainly, if things continue as they are, Yuffine''s magic will run out first. Then ......)
Roland had almost finished analyzing the personalities of the three as well.
Neil is the most influential leader in "The Wise Man''s Crown.
However, he is direct and short-sighted.
He acts without thinking.
Glen is the oldest and most thoughtful, but he is not very resourceful and cannot keep up with changing circumstances.
Ian has a broad perspective and is capable of planning a strategy, but he does not like to take the brunt of things and is easily swayed by Neil''s instructions.
If we can trap Neil and make a change at Glenn''s place, we can win.
Roland decided so.
Hey, Roland.
Carla spoke to me.
''Is it my turn yet? It''s been a long time since the fight started. ......"
Roland was preserving Carla.
''What a coincidence,'' he said. I was just about to put you in.
Roland directed Carla to Shakuma, who was facing Neil.
Ooooh!"
Erio rushes at the Warriors in the "Wise Man''s Crown" like a rampaging bull.
The "Shield Assault" is coming. Make a block and push back!
Neil commands and several Warriors (Warriors) scramble to stop Elio.
The four of them managed to push Elio back.
(d*mn. (d*mn, this "Shield Assault" guy has been holding us back since a while ago.)
In fact, all they have been doing since a few minutes ago is applying "defense grant.
The actuality is, the only thing they''ve been applying since the beginning is the "defense grant." Neil wanted to break through with the "attack grant" and then use the "agility grant" to quickly close in on Roland''s location and win the game, but considering Erio''s "shield assault," he couldn''t afford to neglect his defense.
(Can''t you do something about it? Can''t we just wait for them to wear each other out like this?)
Neil was gnashing his teeth when suddenly, Shakma ordered Elio to back off.
(...... hmm?)
While Neil wondered, Elio withdrew to the back.
(What? Running out of stamina? Or is there some kind of trouble?)
In any case, this is a chance to go on the offensive.
Neil decided so.
Ian. I''m going to decide the game. Cover for me. Attack grant."
What?
Without giving Ian a chance to object, Neil switched the support magic he had been casting on the vanguard from "defense granting" to "attack granting.
Ian was forced to change his plan.
(I was going to aim for Euphine''s magic to run out in an endurance battle, but ......, Neil''s orders. I had no choice.)
Ian pulls his position in the direction where Neil is and covers him with recovery magic.
The "magic-working" warriors (warriors), signaling Neil''s "attack grant," went on the offensive all at once.
Warriors clad in red light pushed aside enemy Warriors clad in blue light.
Slowly, the enemy vanguard is pushed out of the line of battle by recovery magic.
Good. We are almost there, we can break the enemy''s line.
But then suddenly one of the warriors (Warrior) fell down, bleeding.
"Ggh, ha!"
What?
In the meantime, another person is mysteriously attacked and falls.
Ian tried to heal his wounded ally with recovery magic.
However, although the warrior had recovered only his physical strength (stamina), the rest of his stats were so depleted that he seemed unable to fight any longer.
While Neil and Ian were puzzled, another Warrior was mysteriously attacked and fell.
(He was attacked the moment he teamed up with the enemy. This is a rear-guard bandit(Thief)''s skill "Shadow Strike"!)
Neil. It''s ''Shadow Strike. Switch to ''Defense Grant.
What? d*mn. That''s what this is about. "Defense Grant."
Neil''s application of the "defense grant" brought the battle line back to a stalemate.
(Did he still have a hidden ball? How many ambush soldiers does the enemy have?)
Meanwhile, Elio had moved away from Neil to the other side, as ordered by Roland.
He and Rick worked together to push up the front line.
Glenn countered with attack magic, but he was backed up, helpless before the two A-class shield users.
Roland ordered Lana to create a high ground with "crust magic" in the space created by pushing up the front line.
Lana quickly completed the task, and Hans climbed to the top of the high ground and began "bow firing" at the enemy rearguard.
Glenn was forced to hide behind his shield.
While Glenn''s attack frequency decreased, Will''s attack frequency increased.
(We must do something about that bowman (archer))
Glen unleashes his "explosive flame magic" toward Hans.
However, the fireball is sucked into the red ball attached to Hans''s bow.
（What is that? Fire Felt"?
Hans shot Glenn with his "magic shot" while Glenn was still surprised.
Glenn''s status is reduced and he is unable to fight.
Soon, the right wing of the "Spirit Alliance" broke through the left wing of the "Grand Alliance.
Neil was startled.
（Oh, no! While I was calling Ian to this side, the other side was ......)
They''ve breached our left!"
Glenn''s down!"
The left wing of the "Grand Alliance" was helplessly crushed.
Ian was stunned.
（It was too strong.)
Ian was in disbelief.
(I can''t believe that not only can you fight through terrain, but you''re completely outmatched in formation battles. ......)
Is the enemy commander ...... really a connoisseur?"
Hans and Will saw the enemy''s left flank collapse and quickly moved forward.
(Here. We''ll make a relentless pursuit here to ensure victory!)
Hans. You have to finish off Neil and Ian."
I know. You''re the one who has to let the enemy finish him off."
In the "Grand Alliance" camp, Neil was desperately trying to regroup.
"Survive this at all costs! If we can get through this, there is still hope!"
(Glenn was killed, but there is still the "White Wolf". As long as the day passes, his status will be restored. Then the situation should change again.)
Out of the corner of Neil''s eye as he leads the retreat, he sees an approaching enemy archer and mage.
It was Hans and Will.
Shoot them! Stall them!"
Neil ordered a group of archers nearby.
Immediately, a firefight broke out between the archers of the "Grand Alliance" and Hans.
Hans took out the enemy archers one by one, but missed Neil.
(d*mn. I wanted to finish off Neil and Ian to win the game. I can''t get any closer. I can''t get any closer.)
I''ll take care of this."
Erio and Rick seem to have overtaken Hans, and then they run toward the enemy archer.
Elio!
''You''re going to decide the match, aren''t you? Go!"
Phew. It can''t be helped. I''ll go along with you on that bet, Elio.
Rick followed Erio and charged in.
The two of them came under concentrated fire from the enemy archers.
Their statuses were being scraped off, and Erio ran out of strength in the middle of the assault.
Rick somehow managed to phase with the enemy and was crushed.
However, this opened the way in front of Hans.
Hans ran through and got Neil in range again.
Neil feels hopeless.
(What the hell is it with these guys? What is this morale ....... I''ve never seen a unit like this ...... on the island, let alone off it.)
That was as far as Neil''s thoughts went.
He was hit squarely by an arrow fired by Hans and fainted.
Neil! Shit."
Ian tries to somehow escape through the back of his friends.
They were only a short distance from Hans'' range.
(Too far? No, I can finish him off. I can do it now!)
Hans Vergamot''s Skills.
Bow Shooting": A (up1)
Hans'' arrow shot through a faint opening at Ian, who was far away, as if he were the eye of a living horse.
Gghh!"
Ian also falls on the spot, having had all his status reduced.
Will had caught the remaining troops, who were still retreating, in his magical range.
They still did not seem to know that Neil and Ian had been killed.
Most of the adventurers in the Crown of the Wise had been exhausted, and those still retreating were mostly local adventurers who had conserved their status.
(I cannot bear to give chase to my countrymen, but if I don''t take a shot here, I can''t grow any further. Right, Roland?)
I''m going full power. Blast magic."
A tornado hits the escaping adventurers.
Its pursuit uprooted the last remaining morale of the retreating enemy troops.
Will, who had unleashed his magical power to the limit, fainted on the spot.
Will Wombat''s Skills
Blast Magic": A (up1)
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