STGB Chapter 557

Episode 557: First Clear (2)

Monsters also have recognition.

To give an example, if you tell the average person about Bellarios, they’ll get a reaction like hearing it for the first time out of a hundred.

Ogre, Orc, Troll, Goblin, Minotaur.

When I talk about these guys, I immediately picture a shape in my head.

If so, what is the difference between the two?

‘tale.’

In my opinion, the presence or absence of a story was great.

Just as Earthlings read fairy tales such as The Little Mermaid and The Nutcracker from a young age, the locals here grow up listening to such stories.

A cunning goblin.

stupid orc.

Labyrinth Minotaur

Forest Tyrant Ogre.

In the case of monsters with stories, there were many cases where prefixes were attached like this, and this was the same for 1st class monsters.

“…Have you all heard? I heard you might have to fight monsters like Kashan and Leviathan.”

“You mean the wolf and the sea god of the prophecy?”

Wolf of Prophecy Kashan.

Leviathan, god of the sea.

Sometimes it is called with only a prefix, so at first I wanted something, but later I found out what it was referring to after looking it up separately.

Anyway, that’s not what’s important.

“…if I could really meet and defeat them, it would be a truly legendary feat.”

“I am a little concerned. Is it possible to deal with such monsters alone…”

Everyone already knows that they will be hunting level 1 monsters.

Even within the expeditionary force, public opinion was divided.

“Haha, you must be worried. It’s hard to meet people with harsh words, so they’re treated like legends, after all, isn’t the essence of a monster? With our current strength, we should be able to handle it.”

“Hmm, I hope so…”

Those who are optimistic and those who express anxiety.

And when Jerome, who was looking around as if confirming the public opinion, winked at him, the wizard waiting next to him quickly used his voice control magic again.

“I can’t catch anyone but Kashan… Baron, can you tell me more about it?”

“It goes without saying, literally. So just judge Will you follow the words of the wizard or the words of the explorer?”

At my words, the old wizard next to me laughed. Oh sure, the mouth is smiling, but the eyes aren’t laughing at all.

“I can fully understand how the baron values experience, but we are the ones who have been digging through records and learning for decades.”

“so?”

“It is unacceptable that we have only one option. In the case of the most recently killed Tier 1 monster, only 40 people participated in the battle. and….”

Soon, the grandfather shrugged his shoulders and looked at the exploratory army full of people around him, and only then did I know where the source of their confidence was.

“It was done by 40 people, so you think you can do it too.”

“exactly. There are as many as 200 top talents selected and selected by the royal family, what could they not do?”

“Let’s check this first. Are the 40 you talking about a boating clan that was disbanded decades ago in a dimension collapse?”

My question made the old man look a little surprised.

“…Do you know?”

That’s right, I also studied a lot, not just relying on in-game knowledge.

“As far as I know, each of them was the best explorer in the kingdom. And I’ve been preparing for over half a year. For a single battle, they spent hundreds of millions of stones to get everything they needed.”

“If it’s material, our exploration force will have enough—”

“Sir Basilus, do not interrupt the baron.”

Soon, Jerome quieted the old wizard who was trying to refute something, and thanks to that, I was able to continue my conversation more comfortably.

“Sufficient supplies? No way. We didn’t even imagine that we would be dealing with a level 1 monster until just an hour ago. Or do you think you can catch a level 1 monster with potions or scrolls?”

To my question, the grandfather wizard answered in a sarcastic tone.

“According to the Baron’s logic, there’s nothing different about Kashan, right? The lack of preparation must be the other person.”

Yeah, I knew that would come out.

I said yes and opened my mouth without giving a chance.

“Kashan is the least durable of the 1st class monsters.”

“But Kashan is just as aggressive.”

“That’s why it’s possible to catch him.”

“…on what grounds do you say that?”

At the words of finding evidence, I pointed my thumb at myself.

“That’s because I am.”

“…?”

“I can contain him as much as possible.”

“her…!”

The old wizard was at a loss for words at his confident remarks, but I quickly presented another rational reason.

“In addition, Kashan does not have a well-known strategy. In other words, it means an object that can be caught without such preparation. It may take some sacrifices, but with Kashan, you can definitely catch it.”

“What do you think of that horse, Lord Basilus?”

“…If you interpret it that way, you will be able to catch any monster, and you won’t be able to catch it at the same time.”

Words that simply deny my words without convincing evidence.

However, Jerome did not say anything about it.

“is it.”

Nodding his head and looking at the troubled Jerome, the grandfather mage whispered like a vassal.

“Commander St. Red, why don’t we just ask everyone and decide? Would it be better to summon Leviathan according to my opinion, or would it be better to follow the Baron’s words?”

Simply put, it means to open a vote.

I couldn’t stand by.

It was so clear whether people would believe the words of the barbarian or the old mage.

‘I used my hair.’

Voting must be prevented somehow.

The moment I was about to open my mouth with such a thought.

“It is impossible.”

Jerome’s solemn voice rang out.

“It’s impossible, why?”

“You can’t even make the only two choices, so you put the blame on the people below you? Lord Basilus, such a commander cannot earn the sincere trust of anyone.”

“…This isn’t blaming, it’s just asking for opinions—.”

“Same thing. A commander is someone who makes decisions and takes responsibility for those decisions.”

Soon, Jerome dismissed the old wizard’s words and sternly concluded the situation.

“Okay, I’ve decided.”

“Has he decided?”

“Kashan, I will summon the wolf of the prophecy.”

Having said that, Jerome continued in an atmosphere where no one would dare to speak.

“This is a decision I made entirely on my own judgment, and I will bear all the responsibility that arises from this judgment.”

“…”

“So, everyone know that and prepare.”

There was only one thing the other leaders could say at the sight of him exuding charisma.

“Nia Lapdonia…!”

After all, there are many talented people in the kingdom.

***

after the meeting.

As I was sharing the results with our group 4 members, Jerome came to visit me.

“Baron, can we talk for a moment?”

“Of course.”

There was no need for the two of them to go to a lonely place, and when the commander appeared, everyone moved away without notice, and the wizard even used voice control magic.

“Whoa, I didn’t mean to disturb you this much.”

“Isn’t there a saying that the heavier the top, the better?”

“…is there such a thing?”

“No, I made it.”

“…”

“So what happened?”

As soon as I asked about the business, Jerome also hurriedly brought up the main topic.

“I’ll take good care of Sir Basilus, so he’s here to tell me not to worry too much.”

“You manage…?”

“Isn’t there friction between the Baron and the Mage Tower? Maybe because of that, it seemed like he was deliberately refusing to acknowledge the baron’s words and trying to come.”

“…Did you have any knowledge about Kashan?”

“As far as knowledge goes. You only know as much as everyone else knows. Actually, I’ve never heard of the Boating Clan before. I am not an explorer.”

“…But how did you know that the wizard deliberately refused to acknowledge it?”

“It’s just that I don’t have any exploration experience, and I’m not ignorant about people. Besides, Sir Basilus’ expression is easy to read.”

It was an unexpected look.

I thought it was a stone’s head to break the stone gate and everything that hurts my head to the deputy commander.

‘It’s not that again, is it this?’

In fact, this type is the most difficult.

Because he naturally distinguishes between when he needs to use his strength and when he needs to use his brain, just like breathing.

In a way, you can see that I’m the same type…

“Anyway, so don’t hate me too much. Until you leave here, you will not be a comrade, like it or not.”

“Don’t worry. Because I didn’t even care in the first place.”

“Haha, is that so?”

“By the way… you’re having a lot of trouble too.”

“Well, I don’t think it’s hard work…”

“I guess he was just a soldier from birth.”

“Huh, how about the baron joining the army at this time? I think I’ll adapt well.”

Whoa, making a terrible noise.

‘Still, it’s really unexpected. I didn’t expect him to be such a communicative person.’

Maybe in the future we will be able to become close friends.

“By the way, Baron.”

“…huh?”

“Can I ask you a favor?”

“You mean a favor?”

“The more I look at it, the more it seems to resemble someone in my memory. So, I mean, it really can’t be, but…”

Jerome, who was laying the groundwork for some ominous-sounding words, handed me the object he was holding between his arm and waist.

“Would you like to try this one?”

It was a helmet that covered the entire face.

“…I’m hungry, so I’ll go first!”

…a bitch to get along with.

I just want to avoid this guy as much as possible in the future.

***

Tier 1 Beast, Kashan, Wolf of Prophecy.

It was decided to summon him, but that didn’t mean he summoned him right away and started the raid.

After all, level 1 monsters aren’t easy enemies.

Not only is it necessary to be in the best condition with both physical strength and MP recovered…

“All troops, listen! Lord Basilus will explain the monsters we will be dealing with from now on!”

It is essential to familiarize yourself with the pattern before setting up a strategy.

It’s because you can’t prepare for variables by picking out only what you need, like when summoning a 3rd or 2nd grade monster.

“Hemmmm, nice to meet you, gentlemen. As you all know, I am Gafin Basilus, who holds the position of chief mage of the 1st Exploration Army. From now on, I will explain the characteristics of Kashan, the wolf of prophecy, but the origin of the name…”

It was not enough to say that the explanation of the old wizard, who was knowledgeable in theory and knowledge, was boring, but everyone listened without dozing, perhaps because their lives depended on it.

Oh, except for one person.

Rurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Drurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Seeing Einar sleep soundly snoring, veins were engraved on the old mage’s forehead, but it passed without a word, as if I was bothered.

‘Whoa… I’ll have to tell him later in a barbarian way.’

In any case, after such theoretical training, a meeting of the heads of state was held again.

Positioning, consumables to use, how to rotate the deal cycle during a raid, etc.

We had discussions over and over again for several hours, and in this process, contrary to expectations, there was no room for instruction.

He had nothing to touch.

“Saint Red, do you have any experience fighting monsters like this?”

“Hmm… tell me if there is anything lacking. Open my ears and listen.”

Uh… I didn’t mean to return it.

When I told her that I was just surprised because there were no flaws, Jerome smiled happily and spoke humility.

“It’s true, I think it was a good thing that I took up Labyrinth Tactics when I was young.”

“Labyrinth tactics? Do you learn anything like that when you become a knight?”

“Normally not. It’s just that my father was a little peculiar.”

“…Right.”

After that first meeting, we put our heads together and ran a battle simulation, constantly thinking about possible variables.

‘Since many people are doing this, it seems like they’re doing a TRPG.’

Is it because I always thought alone and did it alone when I was playing [Dungeon and Stone]?

Conversations like this are so much fun.

“Then I guess I can do this for today. Tomorrow we will mobilize our entire army for a mock battle, so go to bed early.”

Anyway, planning is over.

The next day, everyone gathered in front of the stone gate, familiarized themselves with the route, and spent the day rehearsing for battle.

“You there! Wrong location! Your place is here, not there!”

“Ah, sorry…!”

“You… what’s your name?”

“Celtic Avison—.”

“Wrong! Your name is a human shame!!!”

“…?”

“If you end up saying sorry, why is there a military law? do you have a problem with your head look over there! Even the barbarian Einar finds his place well!”

While questioning how helpful mock battles would be in real combat, I urged them to be as strict as possible.

you never know

Thanks to this, the guy who was destined to die will come to life.

“…The Baron was indeed a frightening man.”

“I, without realizing it, reminded me of my days as a trainee knight.”

“Everyone, don’t be too upset. Still don’t know the baron? Aren’t they all saying good things to us!”

“Well… even while doing that, your heart must be torn.”

Perhaps it was because he had built up a good impression in advance, no one objected to such an action.

“It is over. There won’t be any missions until tomorrow noon, so until then everyone get some rest and train your minds!”

After the mock battle, I set up camp earlier than usual and went to sleep.

and noon the next day.

“All troops back to their places!”