"Those two are close."
"Well, of course they are."
"Oh, does that mean they knew each other for a long time?"
"Well, there's that– but besides the point, the armor is really amazing, huh?"
Not knowing what she meant, Alicia was puzzled, but upon hearing about the armor's effect, she was also amazed.
"You're right I'm quite happy, actually."
"Oh, how so?"
"Others might think that we healers work is easy just by being in the back healing others. But that's not true. There was a time when we also felt pressured to heal multiple people at once. There are many variables when healing; well, that's what my seniors would say at the church, but it's true."
"I see."
"So having this armor is a bit of a breath of fresh air for us since there are not that many healers, as you know."
"That's true; whoever came up with this is amazing."
"Yeah, Lady Magia is really amazing."
"Umm I won't be so sure about that."
"Huh, what do you mean?"
"Although she made that armor, the idea originated from someone else."
"Eh then. Um, did she–?"
"No, she didn't; apparently, she was fuming when the principal disclosed the armor. And are looking to find the person who thought of the idea first."
"That's good, then. I wonder who he is."
"Me too. I'm quite interested."
As the two were talking, a pile of monsters was already forming around them.
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A good amount of time had passed. I think it is time for the next phase of the plan.
[It is now time, everyone.]
[Leader?]
[Destroy the walls.]
Hearing that, they smiled and said.
[Finally, it's time for the true massacre to happen.]
Boom!
Then sounds of the explosion resounded. True to what was said by the group's leader.
"AHahahaha, "
Boom! Boom!
As the walls of the city are being bombarded by explosions. A laugh much like that of a madman resounded.
Grumble grumble
The walls then collapsed.
"Aahh!"
"The walls!"
"How could this be?"
"Guards, guards!"
"Where are the city guards when you need them?!"
Grrrraaar!
But that wasn't all. As the walls crumbled, the sound of a beast was heard beyond it.
"No way."
"It can't be."
"They should be fighting the soldiers outside."
"Why are there monsters here?"
Rrroooaar.
The monsters then rushed toward the citizens.
"No!"
"Stay away from."
"Save me! save me!"
"Yells and screams filled the whole area, but no one answered."
"Hehe, everything is happening as the leader predicted; now it is only a matter of time until they will beg for mercy."
Swish
Slash
Swish
Bam.
"They're here. They're here!"
"Finally."
"We're saved."
Cheers started to rain as the soldiers of the city came rushing in to protect the citizens.
"Hey you! Are you the one responsible for this?"
"That depends? The one who planned all this or who destroyed the walls?"
"Both."
"Then I'm neither. I am just here to make sure that ants like you will not interfere."
"Big talk for someone who is sick in the head. Take this!"
"Let's see, who is the one talking big?"
As the two finished their introduction, they changed and faced each other.
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"Retreat and steadily pull the monster as planned."
The commander gave us the command, and without complaint, we executed it. Afterward, we took down the majority of the monsters.
"Everyone, get ready to retreat and let the new in so that we can swap and rest."
Our commander gave us time to prepare for a retreat to swap with another squad.
After all, we can't just fight endlessly; we'll get tired after waiting for a while. We swapped with the new group and rested.
As for those who attacked without waiting for command, some didn't make it, while those that did wore the armor that Lady Magia had made.
"Bolt, you did great out there, even though you were using a blunt weapon."
The commander commented as he saw my weapons.
Well, that's to be expected after all; I haven't used its teeth yet. After all, I don't want to be the target of the monsters because of the loud sound they make.
"Thank you for the compliment, sir."
I replied back to him.
"Anyway, my superior—"
"Boom!"
"What?"
The commander was suddenly interrupted by an explosion.
Not just him, but the entire camp was also surprised.
"Where did it come from?!"
"It came from the city, sir."
"Then what are you waiting for? Report it to the higher-ups! Now!"
"Y-yes sir, right away, sir."
Hearing the command, he moved in a hurry.
As for me, I moved in a hurry. Heading towards the sound of the explosion.
And as expected, I wasn't the only one heading back to the city.
"Where are you all heading?"
"To the area of the explosion."
"Wai–"
After leaving those words, I rushed to the city.
"Haaa, I really like to follow them, but I can't. Hopefully, you will all get there in time."
He sighed as he looked at his locket, praying for the safety of his family.
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"Sir, the explosion is said to be located in the business district."
"Of all places there? To think the enemy would attack there."
"Then that means they were the ones who planned the stampede."
"That's possible."
"Sir, there's another report."
"What is it?"
"There are…."
The man stood there in shock as he read the report.
"Tell me, damn it!"
"Y-yes sir, monsters emerged after the wall fell down, and it is said that the same level of stampede was also there."
He said it with a disheartened expression.
"What?!"
"What should we do sir?"
"Dividing our forces now is a problem. Lets just hope the soldiers will be able to hold on after we finish with the stampede here."
"Sir!"
"What is it again?!"
"Adventurers came rushing back to the city without order."
"What?! Did they all go back?"
"No but most did so our scope of defense is dwindling."
"Why is this happening?! Call the guild master."
"Well he is also going back to the city sir."
"He did what!?"
"I thought mercenaries were hard to handle but the adventurers are even more so."
"Fine then lower the scope of operation. Even if just a little we must fill in the gap the adventurers have left."
"Yes sir right away."
As the governor came to terms with the adventurer guild's eccentric behavior. He hurriedly reorganized the army.
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"Please save us!"
"No! My child!"
"Mommy!"
Swish kush.
"Are you alright?"
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Knight."
"No problem now; leave fast."
"Y-yes thank you again."
After helping the mother and daughter, I continued to attack the incoming monsters.
"Why are there so many?"
"Oh, that's because we made sure there were many."
Out of nowhere, someone came from behind.
Ting clang
"Ohoh to think you can block that."
'Yeah, well, I got Mana Domain to activate when I heard his voice.'
How the heck did he arrive behind me so fast?
"Well, even with your fast reaction, you won't stand against me with that thin can of armor."
"Let's see you try."
Sparks flew as we fought, and neither of us was gaining the upper hand. Upon seeing this, he activated magic and attacked me.
"Hiyah! And what came out was a huge fireball."
"Hah!"
And with a wave of my sword, I extinguished it.
"So you're a mage, and you cast a spell chantless, no less."
"How did you do that?"
"How did I do what?"
I asked him mockingly. But the answer is simple. I have already mastered the first stage of the star impact and now I am already at the entry level of gravity impact.
So that attack just now was me using gravity impact to extinguish the flames.
"Unacceptable."
What is he? A kid? Didn't anyone tell him you can't lose focus in the middle of a battle?
Anyway, this is good for me. Even though it might be considered cheating. I can't just stay put when lives are at stake.
"Hah!"
Showosh
Swinging the sword hard I rammed my blade towards him.
Fuwosh.
"Eh?"
But an unexpected thing happened: I didn't hit him; instead, there was fire where he was.
"I'm right here thin can!"
And to my surprise, he attacked from behind.
"What?"
Bam!
Thud!
"How?"
I questioned myself as I looked at him.
'Did he fu*ki*g ate a D*vi* Fr*it!'
(An type of item in One Piece)
I screamed in my mind as I saw him separated from the other half of his body, while the only thing connecting them was fire.
I didn't know Ac* would also be here.
(A character from One Piece,.)
"Hmph, surprise, right? Well, that's to be expected after all; you people just abandoned us, forgetting we exist."
"What do you mean?"
I asked, not knowing the reason for his dramatic accusations.
"You don't need to know."
He said this as he returned to his body's other half.
"All you need to know is that you are going to die here; that's all."
He haughtily said that as flames gathered around him, and not just that.
Bakin bakin crackle.
There is also lightning surrounding him.
Dual element is not surprising, but I don't know any enhancement spells that are like this.