Unknown: “Arata‼”

I turned around at the voice calling my name.

There, the Knight Commander Theo, who had been unmatched at the front line of the Stampede, was mowing down dozens of goblins.

Theo: “Arata, have you noticed that this stampede isn’t normal?”

Arata: “The number of monsters is certainly abnormal.”

Theo: “Exactly. The worst part is that I have a feeling they’re going to increase more than they already have. Plus… I have a bad premonition.”

Even as we chat, we cut down the monsters.

We’re about midway through the second wave.

In a few dozen more minutes, we’ll be in the third wave.

Then, more than twice as many monsters as now will be rushing into Loine.

Theo: “I know it’s not right to ask you this, but would you listen to a request?”

Theo, usually a light-hearted man, starts talking in a solemn tone.

Arata: “What is it?”

Theo: “I want you to defeat the boss monster.”

It really is an outrageous request.

It’s not something you ask of a C-ranked adventurer who has been registered for only a week.

But I intend to accept Theo’s request.

This wonderful world.

It would be a shame if the town of Loine disappeared from the dreamlike world of “Regicide of Saga”.

Arata: “I’ll take on the task of defeating the boss monster.”

Theo: “I thought you’d say that! But before that, we need to make a path.”

If we’re going to search for the boss monster now, the shortest route is to cut through the swarm of monsters without detouring.

But monsters are continuously emerging from the forest.

Running through that is a daunting task.

Theo raises his large sword high.

Then, after a brief pause, he swings down with blinding speed.

Theo: “『Gale』”

A storm-like slash strikes at the swarm of monsters.

An enormous cloud of dust rises upwards.

By the time it cleared, a blank strip had been created in the battlefield that extended to the forest.

As expected, an ability of an NPC who boasts the highest STR among all characters.

Theo: “Go, Arata‼”

I dash through the path created by Theo.

But why was Theo in Loine?

In the story, he should have been an NPC serving as the captain of the royal knights.

Moreover, he was portrayed as a more cold-hearted character who didn’t talk much.

Had something happened that changed Theo’s personality?

Even with these questions in mind, I hurry to the boss monster.

 

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The B-ranked adventurer party, 【Brave Sword】, consisting of three members and the guildmaster Rei, were exploring Wartz Great Forest.

Their target was the boss monster.

The Goblin King, who was the cause of the Stampede.

Rei believed that defeating the Goblin King would end the Stampede.

To avoid being exhausted by being caught up in the frontline of Loine, they detoured the long way and entered the forest.

So far, they have been able to advance their search without fighting any monsters.

(Even though it’s a Stampede, it’s strange that the forest has become this quiet.)

Rei thinks about the Stampede again.

This incident was full of irregularities.

The occurrence of a Stampede in Loine, where the threat of monsters is relatively low.

In addition, the fact that the Stampede is on an unprecedentedly large scale.

Upon hearing reports from adventurers based in Loine about changes in the forest, Rei immediately dispatched an investigation.

The investigation was assigned to a few C-rank adventurers, the members of 【Brave Sword】, and Theo, the captain of the royal knights, who happened to be visiting Loine, and a few of his subordinates.

Their initial response was perfect.

Upon receiving the results of the investigation indicating signs of a Stampede, they immediately moved to secure personnel and supplies.

In addition, they were about to issue an evacuation advisory to the town’s residents.

That’s when the Stampede started.

Emma:  “Found them.”

Emma, who was using detection magic to scout the area, sensed the presence of monsters.

The group quietly approached the location where the monsters were.

An impromptu campsite had been set up in a corner of the forest.

There, the monsters were gathering.

Peter: “I’ll appraise… A 【Goblin King】, level 87 is there.”

Party leader Peter shares the information obtained through the use of 【Appraisal】.

The Goblin King is a monster that ranks at the top of the goblin species.

It is over 2 meters tall and, as can be inferred from its level, possesses excellent physical abilities.

Moreover, it casts enhancement buffs on the surrounding goblins, making it much more dangerous when in a group.

Emma: “It has minions.”

Peter: “Yes,  this is going to be a pain.”

Close combat 【Goblin Fighters】.

The long-range attacks of【Goblin Archers】are troublesome.

The 【Goblin Shamans】 who frequently use healing and debuffs.

In addition, several high-rank species of goblin-type monsters were confirmed.

Emma: “What should we do?”

Peter: “First, let’s take out the Shaman at the outset. If they use healing and debuffs, it will greatly affect the subsequent battles.”

After confirming the campsite and monster layout, the four of them formulate a strategy for the subjugation.

Rei: “I’ll eliminate the Shaman first.”

Peter: “After the Guild Master’s attack, I’ll attract the goblins with 【War Cry】.”

Emma: “While their attention is diverted, the Guild Master and I will take care of the minions.”

Peter: “In the meantime, Dominic and I will keep the Goblin King at bay. Is that alright?”

Rei: “Yes. Please, don’t push yourselves too hard.”

The four of them confirm their respective roles and move to their designated positions.

Rei finishes moving first and waits for the members of 【Brave Sword】 to get ready.

(A change in the monster’s habitat? …No, right now I need to focus on the battle with the boss monster.)

Soon after, the three of them finish moving.

Rei notches an arrow in her bow and aims at the Goblin Shaman.

The arrow she has notched is enchanted with the fire attribute.

As a result, it can deal significant damage to the goblin species, which is weak to fire.

Furthermore, Rei activates her ability.

Ability 『Arrow of Wind』

An ability that increases the accuracy and power of an attack when undetected by the enemy.

A silent arrow is released.

Its power is immense, piercing the Goblin Shaman’s forehead and blowing its head off.

Peter: “Start the operation!”

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『Gale』

• A common ability for one-handed swords and great swords.
• Depending on the weapon, the multiplier of the attack will change.
• With the release from the game system, the maximum range of the attack has also been removed.