Chapter 78.4 - The First Year at the Academy - Second Semester Field Exercise 1 (4)
Chapter 78.4. The First Year at the Academy – Second Semester Field Exercise 1 (4)
Leaving the group members completely silent, I silently continued to cut off heads.
When I had finished exterminating the surrounding bornis, I sensed the presence of adventurers beyond the forest.
It seemed that they had arrived at the warning net.
With all the Borrelis cleared out, I decided to return to the area while expanding the scope of our work.
We told Reese and the others that I had seen the adventurers and would turn back.
I had almost completed my patrol, but it would be a shame to go back.
It's an opportunity for me to gather some ingredients and wild vegetables for dinner.
Speaking of autumn.
I look around and suddenly discover a huge mushroom.
Only Regill mushrooms? I've never seen them in Reedwald.
From the appraisal result, it's not material but edible. Okay, I'm going to get them.
Then, I was quietly working on picking mushrooms.
"Take this seriously. What are you going to do if a monster appears?"
Reeses quipped to me.
Food gathering is important, I suppose.
I swallow such objections for the moment and tell him not to worry.
"I have search skills. We won't find anything around here. Not even a big bug."
Reese looks at Sickle again in surprise, but he still gets a tilt of her head.
She's asking a lot of questions he can't answer. It's not Sickle's fault.
Reese mutters dismissively to me as I wander off after that.
"Regardless of what you're doing – you're very handy."
"It's an honor to be honored to receive such a compliment. While I'm honored, I have a proposal, but if you feel like it, I can bring in a monster."
"Yes?"
Thinking for a moment, Rees shook her head.
"Let's stop. We'll keep them safe today."
"Yes."
I move my face as I respond.
I guess it's because I told her about my search skills.
It was a casual gesture, but Reese and the others hurriedly readied their weapons.
I hold it back with my hand and focus my attention.
It's too far away to see clearly – they're fighting.
No, I'd say they're starting to fight.
West direction. In that area, the Lambert team is close.
Once again, I search for signs in the area.
Don't worry. We're safe here.
I told them what I had sensed, and asked the group leader.
"What are you going to do?"
"We're in charge here. I'll take care of the other side."
"Before Reese could finish, a boy came running out of the woods.
"And as soon as he spots us, his hard expression softens.
"Two orcs to the west! Lambert's Squad is on its way, but it's in danger of breaking through! Reese's Squad, please pack up behind them!"
"So it's the commander's order?"
The boy affirms Reese's question.
Orcs. They're overconfident in their strength, and their instincts are dull. They don't care how many students they have, either.
Whatever the case, it's a bit tricky.
In terms of pure ability, Lambert and Felix are second to none. But they are heavyweights. The two fight with their feet on the ground, so their chemistry is pretty bad.
I don't think there will be any deaths because of Elphimia.
"Understood. I'll head over to assist."
"Then this way! I'll show you the way!"
And the messenger ran off.
As I followed them, I encountered the patrolling squads.
Each time, Rees called out, "We're on our way to help, please stay here!" I called out to them.
The students in each squad cheered us on.
It was a strange sight.
It was a very different scene from the previous year when we did as we pleased. Perhaps establishing a chain of command has strengthened our sense of group consciousness.
While I was happy to see such a change, I wondered whether I should go ahead by myself.
Even without using [Fast Movement], I could get there quickly. Reese's feet are slow, but the messenger is even slower. He was exhausted from all the running.
Well – it will be all right.
Even if they were incompatible, Lambert and the others would not be far behind.
Soon we arrived at the battlefield.
They were safe after all. No other students seemed to get wounded.
Two groups were facing two orcs, each supported by Lambert and Felix. Lambert is part of the Kurtos team bitten by the chain of command.
Struggling students.
But there was something that attracted me more than that.
Was that, by any chance, the [Earth Wall]?
Towering over the forest was a three meter high wall.
I had to be sure, but it was just an ordinary orc. First of all, the orcs have their backs against the wall. No matter how many of them they are, they would not do anything because the way out is blocked.
Then, it was that person who triggered it.
I look back and see Elphimia, Elliot, and Helena watching the game.
Following my gaze, Reese also notices Elphimia and the others.
Then, watching the two groups and the orcs engaged in a fierce battle, I went to Elphimia.
"Um, I'm here as backup…"
"Still stand by. If they break through, please do me a favor. I can't hold them with other students."
I was a backstop, a reserve.
But when Reese heard this, she turned pale as she looked at her.
"Wait a minute. You're going to take the orcs on your own?"
"Only if they break through."
Elphimia said lightly, but Reese turned even paler.
I know how you feel. There is no comparison between Sickle and Lambert and the others. And with the addition of two squads, it's a fierce battle." If they break through, it will be Reese' squad's turn," she said.
Elphimia adds, perhaps thinking that words are not enough.
"I'm asking for other support, so don't worry. If that doesn't work, it's your turn, but I'll fight too, so don't worry."
As she said this, Elphimia glanced at me.
He seemed to be saying, he'll take care of it anyway.
She's so rude. I'm going to go easy on them. It's an exercise.
Then, suddenly, I turned my attention to the boy who was sitting in my seat.
"Well, Elliot, don't you have to fight?"
"Yes, sir. I'm a backup in case anyone gets hurt. Right now – there's no room to get into it."
"I see that too."
The vanguard was moving at a dizzying pace to avoid the orcs' hard hits.
If Elliot entered the battle, there would be casualties in return.
We were ordered to stand by and watch from the rear.
Lambert and Felix, of course, were able to fight Kurtos more than I expected. They were moving their feet to avoid taking direct hits from the cudgel, and they were also actively talking to each other. The other students seemed to be working well together.
The magic school students – out of magic power, I guess.
Even so, they are not leaving the battlefield and are raising their voices to tell everyone what the orcs are doing.
Not bad.
They are making the most of the advantages of the group, not fighting individually.
However, it seems that the difference in their physique cannot be reversed. Orc bodies are covered with muscle and fat, so an ordinary attack will not be fatal. Because of this, I have failed to kill them several times.
In any case, it doesn't look like the victory or defeat will be decided anytime soon.
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