Right now we are staying in a tent, which seems to be the main camp of the governor.
Meaning, among us here is the impo– I mean the governor. And the likely person would be the guy who tried to take me in and work for him.
"Sorry about that, we called you here because of this young lady right here."
"Um, Lady Magia Can I ask why?"
"Of course, we'll tell you."
The principal continued from here on.
"Remember the armor that we had distributed to everyone?"
"Yes, I do. And I had the liberty to see it up close."
"That's good to know. As you have heard, it was my daughter who made it. But it wasn't her idea."
"I see… Wait, does that mean she made it based on my armor?"
"Yes, precisely."
"So basically, you want me to stay quiet about where she got the idea to make it."
"…..Eh?"
With that one sentence, the place was then silent.
And after only a few seconds, Lady Magia spoke.
"No! That isn't it. On the contrary, I was supposed to meet you before I disclosed the armor."
"Eh? Is that so?"
Surprised, I asked them, and the reply I got was a solid nod.
"I see I came to a sudden conclusion all by myself. I'm sorry, Lady Magia."
"Ah, no, it's okay. I also wasn't able to explain it properly, so I'm sorry. Not to mention, I disclosed the armor before I could get your approval."
"It's okay I know you didn't mean harm."
"Good, now that's out of the way. Why not write a contract right now?"
"Now? But the situation?"
"No worries; the faster this is finished, the better the mood my daughter gets."
"Well, then, shall we?"
Hearing everyone's unusual enthusiasm, a contract was made, and as we were on the verge of making it, I suddenly thought of the armor's certain component.
"By the way, the armor that you made for Lady Magia. The core component should be a light magic stone with a holy attribute function, is it not?"
"It is. I'm quite surprised you noticed."
"I'm quite surprised as well about the magic stone. I had seen all kinds of materials and magic stones. But what you used in the armor is a different kind from what I used, so I made the deduction that it should be that certain type of magic stone."
"I see. But how did yours have a healing effect, then?"
"It is because I used a magic stone that has great affinity with mine. But I still do not get the needed healing effects."
"Is that so?"
"Yes. So I would like to ask for something else in exchange for a share of the armor's revenue."
"You want the magic stones in exchange for them?"
"Yes, if it's possible."
"I see we could do something about that, but the church is monopolizing those magic stones."
"I know, so I am asking if you could do me a favor in exchange for my share of revenue."
"Okay then. We will do what we can."
Hearing that, I was glad, and a new clause was made in the contract.
"Good, now that's finished. I really want to ask you—"
As the governor was about to say something. A person suddenly barged into the tent.
"Sir!"
"What is it?"
"The monsters are almost at our camp."
"They finally arrived. Men to battle stations."
The governor yelled to everyone as he gave them the signal.
Hearing the command, all personnel moved to their respective positions.
"Now let's see what they have in store."
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All of us had gathered and were put in certain areas.
Also, we were told to follow the instructions of our leader.
But knowing rowdy people like us adventurers and mercenaries, things won't always go as planned.
"Hold!" Our commander then told us to wait, and the archers were already pulling the strings of their bows.
"Steady."
As he reminded us to stay firm. Awaiting the signal from above.
Something happened. I don't know if it was unexpected or expected, but a group suddenly attacked as the monsters got closer.
And upon looking at them, I noticed that they were mercenaries. I guess adventurers are at least level-headed, huh?
Or so I thought. After the battle, I learned that there were also adventurers who attacked without waiting for the signal.
"Aaaattttaaaacccckkkk!!!"
Seeing this, I sighed in my mind. Are they newbies or what?
Giving a silent prayer for their journey to the afterlife, I continued to focus on the upcoming command.
As the monsters were getting closer, the group of mercenaries yelled even louder
"Aaahhhh!!!!!"
I don't even know if it's a sign of bravery or just them getting.
Anyway, as I was getting ready with both of my chainsaw swords out.
A signal came from above.
"Arrows fire!"
Flaming arrows then rained down, attacking the monsters; some hit, some did not.
The monsters were screaming from pain and roaring from anger.
As time went by, the effects of the flaming arrows subsided.
And upon seeing this, our commander gave the command to attack.
"Charge!!!!"
Surprisingly, I was on the frontline fighting, and I wasn't able to do anything about it because my armor also had the same effect as the given armors.
Half-giving up, I charge forth and attack those monsters.
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[The plan is successful, leader, they do not know that our real target is different.]
[Good, keep up the good work. After wasting their stamina, we will go with the next plan.]
[Understood]
[How is the final plan doing?]
The woman who was the sister when the little girl answered
[It is mostly finished, leader; right now I have already encapsulated the whole city.]
[Keep up the good work, for this will also serve as a chance for you and your sister.]
[Thank you for this chance, leader. I will not waste it.]
[That's to be expected. Await further instructions.]
[Yes, of course, leader.]
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As the battle continued, I kept on defeating monsters without the use of my chainsaw blades as I kept them hidden.
After all, I don't want to be the center of attraction for the monsters' agro.
"Position men keep pulling the monsters' agro."
Hearing me say that, the shield users around me complied as they pulled the monsters' attention to themselves.
"Keep up the good work."
The commander gave command and good words to everyone. Making their morale rise.
As things continued, battles in other areas also persisted.
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In a certain area, there was a group of adventurer women fighting monsters.
What do you think of what we could do, Lakewood sisters?
"I gotta admit, you guys really deserve your reputation."
"Hehe, right?"
"Stop dilly-dallying and keep your focus, kids."
"Yes ma'am."
As they heard the command of their leader, the women group adventurers went back to focusing on their work.
"Sorry about this; I just made a casual remark, and they were really happy to comply, and this happens."
"No worries, Ms. Gale."
"Come on, young Alicia, just call me Ms. Ria."
'Okay, Ms. Ria. But I'm surprised you are the leader of this group?'
'Well, a lot happened between my previous group, so we disbanded, and as I thought of going solo, a cute junior of mine suggested we form a group together, and this happened.'
'I see, but how come you teach in the academy?'
'Well, recruitment, I guess? And also, I would like to pay back the debt I owe to someone, stuff like that. So do you two have any thoughts about joining us?'
"Well we are thinking of it in a positive light I guess?".
"That's great, then! Oh, look to your right."
"Oh." Hearing that Alicia saw a monster and took action, then defeating it.
"That's impressive that you and your sister have a back for combat."
"Thank you."
"As they talked, a sudden situation occurred."
"Argh!"
"Oh no, are you okay?"
"It's just a scratch."
"Let's let Alicia heal you."
"Okay."
They then moved back to see Alicia.
"Did someone get hurt? Seeing them close by, Alicia rushed over.
I told you it was nothing."
"Stop it; you've been defending us for quite some time. You should get some rest.
Fine. Alicia please."
"Okay." Alicia then looked at the area of injury, and seeing it, she was surprised.
"It's almost healed."
"What?"
"It is, plus weren't there some scratches around your body?"
"You're right; they're not there."
"Other than some scars that were already there and this injury. There is no problem."
"I see. Thank you."
"No, no, it's the armor that makes it amazing to think it could do something like this."
"Are you feeling tired?"
"Leader? Ah, no, I'm not feeling sluggish at all."
"Don't lie! Exclaimed her friend."
"No, really, I feel I could still move just fine."
"Is that so? I don't like you guys overworking yourselves, but if you feel like you can go on, then do so, and if not, then please take a break."
"There is no need, leader; I can go in alright."
"Hey, don't push yourself."
"Is that so? Go on."
"Okay, thanks, leader."
"Hey!"
The two then moved back to the battlefield.