Chapter 74

# 74

74. Breaking in (1)

The day after the preliminary round.

It was early in the morning. Me, Jenna Iolka, Belquist, and Nerissa were gathered in the training center on the second floor. As the composition of the party has changed somewhat, as well as new members joining, it was necessary to inform the changed part.

“Please take care of me. I’m Jenna Shirai.”

Jenna smiled awkwardly at the two of them.

Belquist did not respond. Nerissa bowed expressionlessly. It was a similar reaction when Iolka introduced herself.

‘Is it still awkward?’

The two of them don’t seem to have particularly sleazy personalities.

It’s difficult if you ignore each other completely, and a certain amount of friendship is effective for teamwork, but you don’t have to be unconditionally friendly. This is because there is a risk of heartache when a colleague dies or is eliminated. Just like yesterday’s Jenna.

I looked at the corner of the training camp.

Among the members of the 2nd party, there was a strange member. It was Aaron.

Aaron, who rejected yesterday’s instructor offer, had no choice but to go to the second party. For the time being, I will be staying with Edith and honing my skills. Edith was patting Aaron on the shoulder.

“Belquist, Nerissa. There is something you should know.”

I looked at the two and said.

“yes.”

“Tell me.”

After the two answered, I continued.

“If you’ve seen it with a regenerated stone, you’ll know. What kind of environment the 1st party fights in. We fight with fire at our backs. Of course, we should get used to the flames.”

“Are you talking about fire resistance?”

“I’m glad you know. Learn it as quickly as possible. Do you know how?”

“You mean sticking your hand into the flames?”

I nodded.

Belquist raised his lips.

“It’s a very ignorant way.”

“There’s no number that’s as efficient as that.”

“Anyway, I know. Let’s learn it within four days. I think that woman will be scared and whine.”

“I’ll learn it in three days.”

Nerissa said, glaring at Belquist coldly.

It’s nice to be competitive, but I think it tends to be a bit excessive. I shook my head and said.

“Next is Jenna.”

“Tell me, brother.”

“You must fill Aaron’s void.”

I instructed Jenna to refrain from using daggers and fight with a bow.

As the middle-range agent was gone, Jenna had to play that role. If it was Zena’s rapid fire skill, it would be able to cover the vacancy of Changsoo to some extent.

“You mean to use the bow mainly? Okay.”

“Belquist, you are the frontline like me. But don’t act recklessly. Fight within the attack range of Jenna, Nerissa, and Iolka. If you believe only in your own strength and lead the way, it’s not worth taking them with you. Keep in mind.”

“Follow instructions.”

Belquist crossed his arms.

I saw Nerissa next. Unlike Belquist, who is a pure combatant, it is not easy for Nerissa to assign a clear role. He learned his skills as a combatant, but he also possessed miscellaneous skills.

Weapon skills such as swordsmanship, daggers and throwing.

After that, a movement skill like quick movements and stealthy movements.

Also sensory skills such as hawk eye and enhanced hearing. In addition, he is learning auxiliary combat skills such as poison production and ambush. In terms of the number of skills, it was about the same as mine.

“What the hell did you do here? Did you do something like an assassin?”

“It’s similar.”

Nerissa replied.

I did something similar to an assassin. must be the correct answer If it was a real assassin class, it would have been selected as an advanced summon. Before the summons, he must have been in an awkward position.

“Nerissa, you’re basically in a mid-range position. But depending on the situation, engage in close combat or defend Xena and Iolka. You can aim for the enemy’s rear. I can’t dictate how to act. I can’t tell you how to act. Use your own judgment.”

“yes.”

Nerissa uses three types of weapons.

It is a three-sword and a dagger commendation. There is no separate main weapon, so it is ambiguous, but it can give flexibility in battle. It was a kind of libero role.

“And you are in charge of collecting the overall information of the mission. Gather the information as instructed and bring it to me. Got it?”

“Okay.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

I looked alternately at the two nodding heads.

I replied that I would know. On the surface, it seemed to follow instructions well.

‘I guess I need to work on it a bit.’

Even if you say you knew this type of person, if you don’t completely understand it, you will fall apart someday. In particular, the environment on the first floor may have caused a bad habit.

I made up my mind and then continued.

I chuckled. During the sparring with me, Belquist intentionally hid its power. This was evident when looking at Belquist’s stats and skills.

“Are you okay? It will be different from the previous sparring.”

“Do you want to fight me one-on-one?”

“If possible.”

“I get it.”

As I drew my sword, Belquist stanced with a thoughtful expression.

I took a light breath. And I flipped the switch in my head.

[‘Han(★★)’ has entered a berserk state!]

“Go.”

Along with aiming the sword, he kicked his feet.

Belquist lowered his sword. It was a quick and efficient action.

I increased my speed.

“...!”

Kang!

Belquist’s sword, which bounced off at once, was stuck in the barbed wire fence.

The blade touched Belquist’s neck.

A single settlement of agreement.

Belquist touched the wound on his neck, from which blood flowed shallowly.

“You’re stronger than I’ve ever seen.”

“A word.”

“It’s worth coming in. You’ll need that woman to deal with.”

I drew my sword

Nerissa opened the iron window and rushed in, speaking to Belquist.

“You arrogant bastard. It was a natural result.”

“I guess so.”

“i look forward to.”

Nerissa drew a sword from her waistband and raised it.

A blue liquid glistened on the black surface. It was the paralysis poison I used in yesterday’s duel.

I said dumbfounded.

“Do you really use it?”

“You seem to want it.”

“Anyway, it’s two people this time. It won’t be easy even for seniors.”

Belquist pulled out the sword stuck in the barbed wire fence.

I calmed my head, which had been heated by the effect of berserk. A cold aura ran through his body. After calming down, he aimed his sword again.

“I’m going again.”

Just as he was about to step on, Belquist and Nerissa scattered left and right.

It seemed like they were going to attack first. I lowered my sword in a natural posture.

Two swordsmen rushed in.

And a minute later,

“It’s more than expected.”

Nerissa muttered.

Nerissa sits down and looks up at me. Poisoned daggers were strewn about nearby.

“I thought it wouldn’t work with two people.”

Belquist helped himself.

Belquist’s grip was torn and bleeding. The sword that had bounced off was stuck in the ceiling. I said with a smile.

“What if there are two of us? Each of us plays separately.”

It was as expected.

The two do not show any teamwork at all. After defeating one, it was enough to defeat the other one by one. Together, the two lasted me for about 20 seconds.

It would have been a little different if it had been Aaron and Jenna.

“You guys are weak. It seems like you’re overconfident after only dealing with useless things on the 1st floor.”

I sheathed my sword and said.

I wasn’t even wearing a shield yet.

“What will happen to Aaron and Usher, but beyond that, it’s completely different. If the two of them are combined, it won’t work for me or for Jenna.”

“Me?”

“Yes, you.”

I got out of the arena.

“Two people fight as a team. I won’t allow sparring alone. The condition is until we beat Zena.”

Types such as Jenna and Aaron are well integrated into the party and have excellent teamwork, but those with strong assertiveness, such as Belquist, have good abilities but lack cooperation.

It was necessary to tear it apart.