“Damn, what a troublesome bunch. If it come to this, I’ll order the spectating students to capture the resistance…” (Golia)
“Like I’m going to let you do it.” (??)
“Wha!? When did you bastard… guhoo!?” (Golia)
While he was concentrating, Nee-san used wind magic to jump down from the roof and quietly land behind him. She used the needle that the teachers were poisoned with and pierced him in the neck, and he fell over unconscious.
Our strategy this time was to divide ourselves into two groups, one to cause a distraction, and another to seek out the earth magicians. Once we knew who controlled the collars, Nee-san would come in and attack them from behind.
That was my task, the purpose of my diversion. I was in charge of finding out who controlled the collars. I was initially thinking of a clever method, but the opponents let it slip carelessly. It was convenient for me.
“You bastards are behind this!? You’re the servants of the incompetent one! I beg of you, flame—…” (Gregory)
“Sirius-sama is not incompetent! [Air Shot]” (Emilia)
Nee-chan’s chantless magic hit directly at Gregory’s stomach right as he began chanting. She was probably being considerate and sparing him from more injury, but that still had to hurt. I feel only sympathy for Gregory right now.
“Now, let’s interrogate them later to get the key for the collars…!?” (Reus)
I thought we were done with this, but Nee-chan felt something strange. She looked up and grabbed Golia’s collar at the same time, and she leaped towards us with all her might.
At that instant, the spot where Nee-chan stood was stabbed with knife and a small *tch* sound could be heard. Skillfully manipulating wind magic to land in front of us, Nee-chan turned and stared at the spot she was at before alarmed.
“…You, girl, have considerably sharp perception.” (??)
“Yes, it’s dangerous place after all.” (Emilia)
A man with a large, muscular build appeared from the noble’s stands.
It’s not quite to the extent of that Jii-chan, but he definitely honed his body with that sword of his. It was obvious from his attire that he was a mercenary, but given his skill and the aura he gave off, he was probably the leader of the group.
I understood just from looking at a distance, he was strong. Very strong. I felt the same pressure that I felt fighting the ‘Dragon’s Fresh Blood’ group. Our advance stops here.
“Come out, you guys! Time to work!” (Mercenary Leader)
Mercenaries who were hidden in the depths appeared and started clashing with our group. There were only twenty or so, but we had a number of injured.
The last few golems were nearly knocked down, so our advantage shouldn’t change, but…
“The golems are appearing again! Brace yourself!” (Reus)
“Hadn’t it stopped a while ago? Damn, their number is increasing!” (Student)
There were more earth magicians among this new group of mercenaries, and they summoned even more golems than previously. Furthermore, these golems were much sturdier than the last bunch, and a good deal stronger.
“Don’t assume we are on the same level as those nobles. Our skills have been honed in life or death battles!” (Mercenary Magician)
“If that’s the case, let’s aim at those magicians. [Flame Lance]” (Mark)
Although Mark threw [Flame Lance] at one of the magicians that made the golems, that man easily evaded while still casting magic.
“It’s pointless to use magic!” (Hald)
When Hald was about to slice a mercenary directly, another mercenary jumped in to interfere. Perhaps, he knew that Hald was injured.
This new group of mercenaries used good tactics, cooperated well, and could cast while moving. There’s no doubt that they are the underlings of the man who appeared before. They’re on a whole different level from the previous mercenaries.
Although we had the advantage in number, with the situation as is, it wouldn’t be long before the students would begin to tire. We would be in a lot of trouble then.
Should we support them immediately or…
“…Nee-chan, I leave everyone to you. I’ll deal with these guys.” (Reus)
“Stop it. You should fight together with another person.” (Emilia)
“But everyone is having hard time and it would be bad if nobody kept an eye on this Golia person, right?” (Reus)