Chapter 237
Joint Capture
Translator : PolterGlast
At the Adventurer's Guild, we met up with 【Battenberg】. As expected of S-Rank adventurers. All three of them had
top-tier equipment. Duke's equipment, in particular, was a head above
the rest.
「Duke, Sonia, Zola. I'll be counting on you today.」
「「We look forward to working with you.」」
「Likewise, I'll be counting on you.
I'm hoping to learn a lot from you.」
「I don't know if there's anything to
learn, but if there is, feel free to learn it. Even so, your sword is amazing, Duke.」
「This sword? It's a sword found in a
Platinum Treasure Chest, and I paid a fortune to buy it. Every time I cut an
enemy, it also recovers my stamina.」
The blade shone with an eerie light, and I could tell its
sharpness was acute without even needing to test it. On top of that, to have an
effect that recovers stamina every time it cuts an enemy... what an outrageous
sword.
「It's a sword that makes me scared to
even ask the price.」
「I basically try not to use it so I
don't lose it. Since you're here this time, Graham-san, I figured
there'd be no risk of losing it, so I brought it.」
Saying that, the face of Duke as he gazed at his own
sword looked his age. As the leader of 【Battenberg】 and the head of the Battenberg family, he seems to
be straining himself, but he's still just a boy, after all.
「What is your sword, Graham-san?
It has a rather unusual shape, doesn't it? Is it an expensive sword?」
「No, it's not an expensive sword. The
blacksmith in the village I'm from specialized in this type of sword called a
Katana, and since I've used it for many years, it fits my hand better than a
normal sword.」
「A Katana... So it's like a
single-edged sword specialized for sharpness. Perhaps because you're the one
holding it, Graham-san, the intimidating presence is amazing.」
Zola and Sonia
nodded in agreement to Duke's mutter. Then Ginia and Aoi
had the same reaction. While feeling slightly bothered that even Ginia
and Aoi thought it had an intimidating presence, we headed toward the
dungeon while conversing.
「This time, I'm thinking of using the
warp gate to start the capture from a deeper floor, is that alright?」
「Eh? A warp gate? You can use it to
go there, not just return!?」
At an element she was hearing for the first time, Aoi
immediately fired off a question.
「You can travel instantly up to the
floors you've captured before, though... Did you all subjugate the Kaonashi
without using a warp gate, Graham-san?」
「We subjugated it in a single capture
attempt, after all! We used it when returning, but I didn't know it could be
used from the entrance too!」
「...That's terrifying. Anyway, we'll
use the warp gate, is that fine?」
「Of course it's fine. However, we've
only captured up to the fortieth floor, is that alright?」
「If we can go up to the fortieth
floor, that's more than enough. Well then, let's each move out.」
First, 【Battenberg】 began their transfer, and after that, we also warped to the
fortieth floor. Bane's teleportation magic requires a vast amount of
magic power, but this warp gate allows movement without consuming magic power.
There are many unknown points about the dungeon, and it makes me want to
investigate it, not just capture it... but for now, let's focus solely on the
capture.
「Well then, let's capture it while
swapping the vanguard and rearguard every floor. We'll serve as the vanguard
first.」
「We'll be counting on your support
from the rearguard.」
「Yeah, leave it to us.」
First, 【Battenberg】 took the lead in capturing the dungeon. 【Battenberg】's style is ultra-offensive. It was a formation where Duke
went on a rampage, and Sonia and Zola finished off the monsters
he missed.
Duke's speed
had dropped compared to when we met in the Royal Capital, but his
firepower had increased by that much. He wasn't able to control his body well
due to his rapid growth, but the weight of his blows had increased, and I'm
looking forward to when his growth settles down and he can handle his body
freely. He takes a lot of hits right now, but he's managing somehow thanks to
the sword that recovers stamina, so it's fine for Duke to stay with this
style.
Sonia and Zola
emphasize combination and accuracy, and while they are offensive, there remains
an anxiety regarding their firepower. It's sufficient firepower for enemies
around this level, but it seemed like it would be tough when facing strong
enemies.
「...Phew. I end up taking attacks
after all. Sonia, Zola, sorry for putting a burden on you.」
「No. Covering you is our duty.」
「Please fight without worrying about
it, Duke-sama.」
「Even so. If it weren't for this
sword, we would have needed to regroup. Is a change in style absolutely
necessary after all? ...Graham-san, could I get your opinion from
watching in the back?」
「Of course. I thought there was no
need for you to change anything, Duke. Right now, your senses just haven't
caught up with your body's rapid growth. Eventually, a time will come at some
point when everything just clicks into place.」
When I relayed that, Duke showed a happy expression
before looking down.
「However, on the other hand, I
thought it would be better for Sonia and Zola to change their
style slightly. You place too much emphasis on accuracy and combination, and
your firepower is lacking. It works against opponents of this level, but when
the enemies get stronger, you'll end up being nothing but walls for Duke.
What's even more fatal is when one of you becomes unable to fight. Far from
your fighting strength being halved, I think you'd become a hindrance.」
A harsh opinion towards Sonia and Zola, who had performed flawlessly today. The two of them also didn't seem to expect harsh opinions to be directed at them, and showed expressions of surprise. However, it seemed they had some idea of what I meant, as they gritted their teeth with shadowed expressions.
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