The "Spirit Alliance," which defeated the "Red Sands Player" with a single touch of its armor, continued to run up the mountain without slowing down.
Eventually, they supplemented the "Archers of the Fortress" and launched a battle.
The "Fortress Archers," accustomed to fighting in the mountains, were unfazed and prepared to respond by taking advantage of their elevated position.
Roland and his men, judging that it would be disadvantageous to start fighting right away, did not immediately launch a battle, but instead passed their position and continued onward, encamping when they reached the high ground (Robert, the commander of the "Fortress Archers," and Jeremy, his deputy, were wondering whether to attack the "Spirit League" passing through a lower position than theirs). (I wasn''t sure, but decided to let it slide on this occasion).
The next day, they intercepted the "archers of the fortress" who were chasing them.
A firefight began.
While the "Fortress Archers" deployed a squad of archers, Hans was aiming at the enemy from a slightly distant location.
The distance was out of range and could never be reached before, but now it was as far as he could reach.
When Hans'' arrow hit one of the enemy archers, there was a commotion among them.
When he hit another archer, the uproar turned into a flutter.
It was a lucky shot.
There was no way he could have hit them by shooting arrows from such a distance.
That''s what everyone in the "Archers of the Fortress" thought.
But on the other hand, perhaps the "Spirit League" has a bowman (archer) with a ridiculously long range.
It was clear from their unsure steps whether to advance or hide that they were wavering between these two emotions.
When Hans defeated the third archer, the "Fortress Archers" panicked.
They were still out of range of Hans'' position, but they were shooting arrows at him in the dark.
All of the arrows of the "fortress archer" fell at Hans'' feet just before they reached him.
(I don''t think I''m going to hit anything. And I don''t feel like missing ......!)
Hans released his fourth arrow of the day.
The arrow hits the enemy archer straight on.
Alice and Claire rolled their eyes when they saw Hans'' shot.
（Hans'' shot was amazing. He hit it from such a long way away with a hundred hits. This is the A class bowman (archer)......)
Alice, Claire."
Yes, sir.
Hand me the arrow. I''ll probably have the best chance of shooting it, and I''ll save you some arrows."
Okay. Okay.
Claire is on the lookout for the enemy''s rear guard with her "far-sighted" vision. Alice, use your ''hate focus'' to distract the enemy as they approach.
Claire''s eyes well up at the sight of Hans'' bravery.
(Hans. I never knew you could be so dependable. It seems like a long time ago when I was just pacing around. I''m so happy for you, Sis.)
Jeremy, the second-in-command of the Fortress Archers, was desperately trying to move his troop of archers forward.
What are you doing? What are you doing? Get closer and shoot. You''re not going to hit anything if you don''t."
However, Jeremy and his team were never able to even get Hans within range.
(That''s ridiculous. The best archer squad in "Archers of the Fortress" can''t even get a foot in the door. And that against the local adventurers of this island. ...... There must be some mistake. Such, such ......)
Jeremy huffs and puffs as he senses a deadly force from the enemy.
They are aiming at us.
He readied his bow and arrow to return fire.
What are you doing? What are you doing, Jeremy? Why don''t we take out the enemy archers quickly?
Roberto, the captain, who had seen what was happening, came blasting in (he was leading the white troops and timing their assault).
However, he was immediately shot by a flying arrow.
G, ah ......."
Roberto. d*mn you!"
Jeremy shoots back an arrow, but it is far from where Hans is.
Hans moves back with ease.
Jeremy is aghast.
（He had to have been aiming at me just now, and then changed his aim to Roberto right before. I was the one who had you in my sights now. (And yet ......)
That is, Hans has no problem with Jeremy''s "bow shooting" at all.
Furthermore, it means that he could afford to change his aim even while facing him in this way.
Hans'' series of action choices were enough to make Jeremy lose his will to fight by making him realize the hopeless difference in their abilities.
The two guilds then combined their white army units into a formation battle, but they were quickly overpowered by Will''s "blast magic".
The "Archers of the Fortress" also fell to their knees before the "Alliance of Spirits.
This was quickly conveyed to the preceding "Knights of the Black Wall.
What? The "Archers of the Fortress" were beaten by the "Spirit League"?
Simon could not believe his ears when he heard the report from Liz, who was standing guard behind him.
''There must be some kind of mistake. The "Archers of the Fortress" is a guild with a powerful archery unit. They also have a lot of experience in fighting in volcanic dungeons. There is no way they can be beaten by those weak local adventurers. ......
The "League of Spirits" really did it. The reports from all the scouts are the same. The Fortress Archers have surrendered to a squadron equipped with spirit emblems.
''No, that can''t be right. ...... For example, the guys from the local guild are working with the ''Red Sands Players'' ......."
The "Spirit League" is acting alone. I''ve checked it many times and I''m sure of it.
Liz said with a hint of unconcealed irritation in her voice.
Something is happening that we don''t understand.
If we don''t deal with it soon, something irreversible will happen.
That''s what her gut was telling her.
(The Arsenal of Spirits, ....... The Guardian of the Magic Tree" ....... These two guilds somewhere ......)
Yes, that''s right. I remember. Legendary connoisseur!"
Archie, who had been silent until then, suddenly shouted.
What is it? What''s up, Archie?
''I remember now. The "Arsenal of Spirits" and the "Guardians of the Magic Tree. These are two guilds that I thought I had heard of somewhere, that have grown rapidly in the City of Adventurers."
What the hell does that have to do with anything?"
I''m sure you''ve both heard of it at one time or another. You must have both heard rumors about a legendary connoisseur who has appeared in the City of Adventurers. Until recently, the "Adventurer''s Town" was said to be a Class A wasteland. However, one day, A-class adventurers and A-class alchemists suddenly began to appear in droves in the guilds of this town. Lukius, Arik, Sebasta, Dorwin, Jill, and Lilianne. The "Adventurer''s Town" became one of the most famous cities in the world for A-class adventurers, and it is said that there is a skilled connoisseur behind this A-class uprising. There were rumors that there was a skilled connoisseur behind this A-class uprising.
I''ve certainly overheard talk of such things. ......
Don''t tell me that legendary appraiser is now siding with the League of Spirits?
Yes," he said. When you think about it that way, it all makes sense. The fact that the Red Sands Player and the Fortress Archer were killed, and the rapid growth of local adventurers in this short period of time ......
Even as Archie spoke, the crisis was steadily approaching.
Already the "Spirit League" had exposed part of its image to the "Knights of the Black Wall.
On the narrow mountain road below, a group equipped with weapons from the "Spirit Arsenal" could be seen marching.
''The alchemist we met as soon as we got down to the harbor said. He said they had brought up local adventurers to A class. Supposedly, there are several A-class adventurers in that unit who were raised by the legendary appraiser."
What a ......." I''m going to put the adventurers on this island in the A class at ......."
What?" You mean I can get an A class if I have that person appraise me? No way. Then I might want to have mine appraised."
Liz said.
''You idiot. I don''t have time for this. They defeated the Red Sands Players and the Fortress Archers. Naturally, there is a high possibility that they will attack us as well. We must take countermeasures as soon as possible. What in the world should we do? ......
How about sending a messenger?
Archie suggested.
Even they are adventurers. They are adventurers. If we can find out why they are attacking outside adventurers, we may be able to find a way to avoid fighting them.
I''ll be right back. I''ll send a messenger as soon as possible. Liz, Archie. You guys up for a messenger?
Yes, sir.
I''ll be there as soon as I can."
Liz and Archie quickly took the minimum number of people and ran down the mountain.
In the meantime, Simon was ready for battle in case negotiations broke down.
Soon, Liz and Archie returned and informed us of the results of the negotiations with the "Spirit Alliance.
Captain, I understand what the ''Spirit Alliance'' intends to do.
Oh, I see. So? Why are they attacking us?"
The reason they are attacking us is because we have made a pact with the Dragon''s Fires.
They have only one request. They have only one demand: that we dissolve our contract with Fiery Dragon.
What? Dissolving a contract with "Dragon''s Fires"? That''s impossible. We have already paid three maintenance fees to "Dragon''s Fires". If we cancel now, we will be charged a huge penalty. Go ask them to let us off under other conditions somehow."
Simon sent them out again.
I made sure they both had the following possible concession proposals.
When the paths of the "Spirit Alliance" crossed theirs, they were to give way and never interfere.
Cooperate with them in providing the necessary supplies in terms of items and equipment.
If you wish, you may provide logistical support to the "Spirit League" in their dungeon attack.
Simon waited for them to return with prayerful anticipation.
In the meantime, the "Spirit Alliance" was steadily preparing to attack.
They gradually encircled the small hill where Simon and the others were.
Simon and the others could see the sharp arrowheads of the enemy with their naked eyes.
Driven by fear, one of the soldiers could lash out and a battle could break out at any moment.
Simon was on edge and waited for Liz and Archie to return.
Eventually, they would return.
No," Simon said. After all, the other side says they have no intention of making peace with us unless we dissolve our agreement with the Dragon''s Fires.
If they continue to make contracts with the "Dragon''s Fires," they will be regarded as supplying ore to their enemies, the "White Wolves," and will attack them as soon as they encounter them in the dungeon.
I''m not sure what you mean by that. Mmm."
Simon wrinkled his brow in distress.
Captain. Let''s cancel it now. The contract with Dragon''s Fires.
Liz advised.
If we continue to contract with the "Dragon''s Fires," the risk of being attacked by the "Spirit Alliance" will only increase.
I agree. I think it would be better to maintain good relations with the ''Spirit Alliance'' in order to gain the cooperation of the local guilds.
Archie said, agreeing with Liz.
Simon was still thinking about it, but when the "Spirit League" had finished positioning the archers and shieldmen and was finally ready to attack, he decided to go for it.
Simon was still troubled. I will do as they demand. From now on, we will cancel our contract with the "Dragon''s Fires" and join the "Spirit League.
Thus, the "Knights of the Black Wall" also fell under the military command of the "Spirit League.
The "Spirit League" ceased its attack on the "Knights of the Black Cliffs.
Simon was amazed at Roland''s skill.
(The captain of the "Spirit League" must be quite a man, with this decisive attitude and quick use of troops.)
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