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Chapter 134

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The parties chosen as testers for the live broadcast numbered only 10 across the entire nation, including ours. Whether this number was decided by the roll of dice or determined as the maximum limit at which sufficient support could be provided, I did not know. It might even have been settled based on the number of potions that could be secured. In any case, we passed through this selection and came to shoulder a portion of a national-scale undertaking.

The period during which testers are engaged has been set until the end of August. Thereafter, it has been explained to us that the experiment will be temporarily concluded, and the collected information and results will be examined and reviewed. In other words, if its effectiveness proves promising, expansion or public release will be considered. Should there be an issue with the personnel involved a forced reorganization of the party will be inevitable. And if the effect should fail to match the allocated budget, termination of the project may also occur.

Beyond this, if one were to speak of every possible eventuality, there would be no end. Therefore, on the very first day, five of the ten groups commenced activity at seven o’clock in the morning.

Among the remainder, three groups appeared intent on wagering upon the evening hours when viewership would likely be higher. However, this strategy bore the risk of the time limit of seven o’clock at night, rendering it a rather difficult choice. We, who chose to begin at nine o’clock in the morning, fell into a rather unorthodox category. The final group, acknowledging their own lack of preparation, did not submit an application to act that day.

At nine o’clock in the morning, we had made every preparation.

From the “Goblin Settlement”, we lured out as many goblins as possible, eliminating them outside the settlement. Haruka-kun’s dance had also been performed. For the first broadcast, we displayed the “Goblin Settlement”.

Allowing a single beat to pass, so that the image might thoroughly sink into the viewers’ minds, I proclaimed…

“From this moment forth, we, Dungeon Fill Harmony, shall annihilate the Goblin Settlement! Let none of you falter!” (Kouta)

My voice resounded, and everyone began to move toward the settlement.

We did not hesitate or dawdle at the entrance of the settlement. We dashed straight through, and with the wall of a house near the settlement’s center at our backs, we unfurled our formation. The goblins encountered along the way were cut down one after another by Haruka, Emilia, and myself.

Thanks to the preliminary elimination, we had not yet faced any considerable numbers here. But from this point onward, goblins began to converge upon us in great swarms. From every direction their furious cries could be heard, and wolves rushed to attack us ahead of the others.

“Sofia!!” (Kouta)

“Yes!” (Sofia)

Responding to my voice, Sofia repelled the first wave.

Meanwhile, Emilia and Haruka slew the nearest foes from left and right, while I too stood at the front, cutting down those that charged at me. Yet I did not overextend myself, for to do so would have been inefficient. Once a considerable number had gathered, I gave the next command.

“Mira! Focus your attack on the goblins skilled in magic!” (Kouta)

“Understood!” (Mira)

“Adelaide! Demonstrate to them the terror of debuffs.” (Kouta)

“…Yes!!” (Adelaide)

It was not only for the goblins. Within my words I had also hidden the meaning that the display was meant for the viewers, and for those former party members who had driven out their senior. Adelaide seemed to grasp that implication with precision.

A strong will kindled within Adelaide’s eyes. When her status-down magic burst forth, the monsters all alike became sluggish in their movements. Gazing upon them with a grin, I declared…

“Now then! Let the play of annihilation begin!!” (Kouta)

For some reason, Muze was perched atop my head, singing the “Ninth”. Moreover, it was a newly published interpretation, slightly faster and more pop-like in character, sung with Japanese lyrics. I wandered if she was truly going to sing that before this group, composed largely of Germans. My timid heart began to stir uneasily.

“Emilia, do not grow careless! Coordinate with Sofia!” (Kouta)

“Understood!” (Emilia)

“Mira, can you still fire!?” (Kouta)

“Two more shots remain!” (Mira)

“It may not suffice to withstand the chieftain. No matter. Use them as needed!” (Kouta)

Even as goblins continued to charge upon us in waves, I strained to keep track of the situation, though truth be told, impatience gnawed at me. It was him. From earlier, in the depths of my vision, that one had been watching me fixedly, commanding the others while keeping his position just out of reach of a single leap. A clever placement indeed.

I resolved to activate, in a limited fashion, the “Magic Eye”, which I had not yet mastered. From this bird’s-eye perspective, the enemy distribution was revealed with clarity.

“Haruka! You are being lured out!! Fall back!” (Kouta)

“Understood!” (Haruka)

With dancing steps, Haruka retreated even while fighting, his lightness of movement unbelievable in the midst of this melee. Even so, the right flank, where the two rearguards stood around Haruka, remained unstable. This, however, was a difference in fighting style and could not be helped.

“Adelaide! Reapply it!” (Kouta)

“Yes!” (Adelaide)

Should new foes appear, or the debuff fade, she was prepared to immediately reapply it. Such was the extent of the preparation we had made. What I regretted was that the negotiation with Germany for the purchase of information had not been concluded in time for this day.

Had it gone well, I might have strengthened Mira before coming here. But there is no point in yearning for what one does not have. The enemy numbers were certainly decreasing. Nevertheless, should we lose patience and yield to frustration, we would be defeated.

As I took a deep breath to steady myself, a particularly large figure stirred from the rear. With a tremendous roar, it charged straight forward, directly at me.

 

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