After that, we continued assembling our friends.
There was a classroom where nobles and commoners were quarrelling, but we calmed them down after we entered their classroom. We released the students who were hiding or occupied by mercenaries, and continued increasing the number of our allies.
Since the most arrogant or rambunctious students charged at the enemies before we came and thus weren’t inside the school anymore, we had little trouble in general.
After completing our rounds of the school… there were more than 100 of us. We stopped right outside the school to distribute the weapons we confiscated, and prepare for our assault.
“I wonder if we have enough people?” (Emilia)
“It’s enough, Nee-san. We have more than the enemies that Aniki told us about.” (Reese)
Aniki said there were around forty enemies in the arena where the students who got caught gathered. That number was doubled when you counted the golems, but we still surpassed their numbers.
Aniki also said that Gregory was here. We barely talked with him, but he was a detestable guy who has done terrible things to us since we came to this place. I want to slice him entirely by my hand but…
“If I have my sword…” (Reus)
With that sword, I could chip the blade, no matter how many golems I slice. It’s easy to infuse the blade with my mana too.
There’s no problem with fighting, since I train with Aniki using only my fists nearly every day. I’m also grateful to have a sword to begin with. Yet I can’t be satisfied using such a brittle sword; it would break in a single swing if I tried to use any of the techniques I learned from that Jii-chan. Those techniques are not kind on most swords.
“It can’t be helped, let’s just work hard. We’ll advance mainly by using magic.” (Emilia)
“Understood.” (Reus)
I’ll still use the sword against the mercenaries, but I’ll have to resort to my fists when I fight a golem.
While I adjust to the feel of the sword, some upperclassmen approach Nee-san.
“Preparation is done, Emilia. We can leave anytime.” (Senior Student)
“Thank you very much. Leaving that aside, is it alright for me to lead?” (Emilia)
“I don’t mind. You guys are the ones who organized this group, and this way we can focus our efforts on fighting.” (Senior Student)
“That’s right. As a senior, I’m going to scare the hell out of the intruders on the frontlines.” (Senior Student)
“Understood. Though I’m inexperienced, I’ll work hard. Nevertheless, let me explain once again.” (Emilia)
Although they were upperclassmen, Nee-chan was somewhat becoming friends with them.
On a related note, those who weren’t willing to fight were sent back to our class to defend themselves. Without having to worry about them, it was easy for Nee-chan to make decisions as a leader. Well, Nee-chan was already leading us back in our hometown, but I think that now she is qualified enough for the position to be official. She’s learned a lot from watching Aniki, and gives off the same feeling when she speaks. Is this that ‘charisma’ that Aniki was talking about?
Nee-chan gathered the attention of everyone who would be fighting, and went through the instructions once more.
“… That is all. Our enemies are all strong, but we are much stronger. Let’s all return home safely.” (Emilia)