"Are you alright, Commander!"
"I'm fine."
Gunter waved his hand at his subordinates' concern.
The knights marveled at his unscathed appearance.
"It didn't look that strong, but it's been a while since I've seen a monster withstand the Crescent Moon Slash."
"If we had dealt with it here, the wave's momentum would have weakened considerably. What a shame."
"Surely we'll have another chance, won't we?"
"...Yes, and to seize that chance, we need to move. Everyone, fall back."
The knights hurriedly prepared.
There was still much to do to complete the unprecedented operation of adjusting the monster wave's path.
As the knights quickly began preparations.
Gunter, about to move, felt a sharp pain.
He swallowed the blood rising in his throat.
It seems he suffered some internal injuries.
The monster was stronger than expected.
Moreover, that small snake.
