Chapter 441

Defense Specialization and the Weather

A large-scale battle with casualties on both sides. The playerswho were both physically and mentally exhausteddidnt try to force another move. Time pa.s.sed slowly for a while, and eventually the sun sank below the horizon.

Maple, how are you doing?

Im fine! I had a good rest!

After eating the dessert prepared by the chef inside the royal castle, Maple seemed to be ready.

Ill depart at night. Ive also contacted the [Congregation of Holy Swords].

I see! I hope it goes well.

We should be difficult to predict. I dont think theres anyone who can read Maple perfectly.

At night.

The time period when ambushes and small-scale battles rose. The focus of that operation seemed to be Maple, instead of Sally. Even though Maples flashy skillset didnt seem to be suitable for surprise attacks, it seemed that theyd come with some kind of plan.

We should wait for a while.

Yes, lets wait and see.

With each battle, the number of players continued to decrease. Furthermore, at night, it became easier to move undercover, making it difficult to notice that the enemy had entered their base.

If they went to attack the enemy camp, itd take time to return to their base. If the royal castle was breached when they were on the way to the enemy base, itd be over.

While defeating enemy players, their main objective was on the defense. A balance of offense and defense was required to survive the night.

Even if you have to go outside, you should avoid traveling alone as much as possible.

After all, its difficult to defend yourself when youre alone.

Mai and Yui in particular, were vulnerable to surprise attacks. At the same time, when going out as reinforcements, it was also necessary to exercise caution.

Maple! Sally! Please do your best!

Still, be careful!

Leave it to me! Sally is there too, so it should be okay!

Ill be careful! Especially until I can use [Indomitable Guardian]!

[Maple Tree] was taking a break before deployment. Suddenly, the door to the room where they all resided burst open, and Frederica emerged.

Good work. How is it? Are you ready?

Im all set!

Then, its about time. The sun is going down.

Maple and Sally said goodbye to the guild members and left the room to launch a surprise attack under cover of darkness.

Alright, lets do our best!

Thats right. Since Maple is leading, we have to hold our grounds.

Maple left the royal castle and summoned Syrup. Together, they wrapped Syrup in a huge black cloth so that neither its limbs nor head were exposed. Afterwards, they hopped onto its back.

Lets fly!

Along with Maples shout, Syrup flew up in the air.

What a relief. If I had to fly like Mai and Yui did, I wouldnt know what to do.

No need to rush this time.

Slowly rising in alt.i.tude, Syrup pierced through the clouds and gradually reached the maximum alt.i.tude. The sky was dyed in the darkness of the night.

Wow, it looks wonderful. Thankfully, I dont fear the heights

Be careful not to fall!

After all, Maple was the only one who could survive a fall from that height. The three continued to advance through the night sky towards the enemy base. There were no landmarks in the endless sky, but they wouldnt get lost as long as they had a map.

It should be difficult to detect us.

We even used this cloth.

The black cloth that enveloped Syrup was for concealment purposes. When viewed from far below, it was difficult to spot it due to how well it blended with the night sky.

Due to the cloudless sky, it became even more difficult to spot them. However, it was just a preliminary preparation.

For the convenience of launching a surprise attack, it was necessary for the enemy to not recognize them in the slightest.

As they went on, Maple and the others successfully sneaked into the enemy territory.

Its about time, Frederica.

Yes, its your turn, Knots!

After making sure that Knocks was perched on her head, Frederica activated her skill.

[Sonar]!

The skill that spread like a ripple could detect the area around Knots. Similar to Maples [Dedicated Affection], it was an excellent skill that had no upper or lower distance limit, so the terrain wouldnt hinder the search.

I saw it.

How convenient. How many are there.

Hmm, about ten?

Maple, lets try it. Were going to do an experiment.

Got it!

Then, I guess it calls for thisKnots, [Volume Up]!

Along with Fredericas instruction, Maple received a buff. The effect expanded the range of skills and magic. Frederica watched Maple to see what she was going to do.

[Acid Rain]!

[Create Water]!

A purple magic circle manifested overhead, and droplets of venom trickled towards the ground.

At the same time, Sallys blue magic circle conjured rain, giving the illusion as if it was just a simple rainand not

acid

rain.

Itd take some time to realize that the ground was covered in poison.

Is that it?

Yes. Well, its an experiment. Youre aware of how lethal your poison is, right? However, if you were to shoot [Poison Dragon] right off the bat, theyll just find out.

Youre right.

When Maple said that it was simpler than she thought, Frederica shrugged.

Im still thinking about whether or not I should make it rain on the town.

Wont that just alert Wilbert?

Frederica, who chatted carelessly, didnt know that the rain that soaked the ground could instantly kill anything it touched.

[Curse of Poison]

They hoped that the widespread rain of death would bury more players.

That night, the weather was rainy, with a chance of poison. There were already casualties in some places.

Thus, Maple and the others moved through the enemy base while making it rain.