Reviewing the situation, it doesn''t look too bad yet...


    Although the straw dolls were initially repelled, they still hold the numerical advantage. However, the black armor would soon prove me wrong by moving with surprising speed, far exceeding its bulky appearance, to strike the unsuspecting straw dolls in an instant.


    In response, the straw dolls, noticing the danger of the armor''s black flames, decided to split into groups to attack from different angles and directions.


    Yet, this armor was not only fast but also absurdly skilled, deflecting the straw dolls with its black flame-covered shield while simultaneously attacking with its sword at ridiculous speeds, steadily reducing their numbers. Even when they clustered together to increase their density and size, they were still unable to get close enough to land their attacks.


    "This is bad!"


    "At this rate, will it annihilate us?!"


    "What do we do?!"


    "Think, think, think, think!"


    (Thump, thump!)


    "FOCUS!"


    The straw dolls are fighting out there for me! I can''t have my head in the clouds right now!


    "Inhale... Exhale... Inhale... Exhale... Ugh..."


    ALRIGHT


    If I analyze the situation calmly, using the information I have so far, it might be possible to find a solution I haven''t noticed yet.


    The strengths of that damn armor are: speed, strength, skill in using the sword and shield, accompanied by black flames.


    On the other hand, the advantages of the straw dolls are their numbers, strength, regeneration, and the ability to change shape as a group.


    The most problematic thing about the armor is that its black flame restricts the dolls'' strengths.


    The odds of winning are in favor of that armor... but what if I add myself to the mix?


    "It''s a serious risk, but it seems to be the only solution in this situation."


    So, with the resolution to do this, I pulled a cowboy hat and sunglasses from my {"dimensional storage pocket"}.


    "Let''s do this!"


    And I shot off towards that armor on top of the straw horse.


    ("...!")


    It seems that this was a move the armor didn''t anticipate, having seen how the straw dolls were defending me. Taking advantage of that brief moment, I launched a flash grenade from my {"dimensional storage pocket"} directly at it. Sёar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ("Huh?!")


    "EVERYONE ATTACK!!!"


    And seizing its surprise at the unexpected flash, I gave the order.


    (Charge!)


    (Finish it!)


    (You will fall!)


    The dolls approached to take it down from different angles, merging to adopt swift forms, but even so, the armor maintained its guard. However, taking advantage of the chaos and frenzy, I approached, preparing my last ace in the hole.


    And when I reached sufficient distance, I drew the taser pistol while gathering all my energy for a shot, however...


    ("...!")


    (SLASH!)


    The armor realized and attacked in the last second, only for the horse to use its body as a shield to protect me, giving me the necessary instant to "attack"!


    {"Final technique = Maximum Voltage!"}