Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 104
◈ 104. [Side Story] Recapture Operation (2)
“Everyone gathered.”
I nodded as I looked at the hero characters gathered in the living room..
Although there was some commotion. Anyway, the three parties gathered together as originally planned..
“Now, I will explain the operation to recapture the base camp..”
Everyone is looking at me and their eyes are shining. I made eye contact with them one by one..
“The participating party is the main party including myself. Shadow Troop. And the Dion mercenaries. There are three like this.”
Main Party - Me, Lucas, Evangeline, Damian, and Jupiter Jr..
And the Shadow Unit led by God Hand, and the Dion Mercenary Group led by Dion..
Total of 15 people.
It broke the record for the largest number of people deployed to the dungeon under the lake..
‘The most disturbing thing is the Dion mercenary group..’
I glanced at the Dion mercenary group, which was comprised of only N-rank newbies..
The Dion mercenaries... … I've been through hellish hard training over and over again for the past week..
2We continued to attempt autonomous exploration of the area..
I failed four times and ran away, and was almost completely wiped out once..
But in the end, I succeeded in clearing it on my own..
In this process, we raised our level a lot, and more than anything, all five of us gained tremendous experience and worked well as a team..
‘Even though it's hasty, it's good enough to be used in the field..’
This means that we have enough combat power to deploy in this operation right away..
For today, we gave him all the new equipment from yesterday and put him in a set of new military uniforms..
Even now, I am so excited to wear new clothes and new equipment that my mouth is hanging from ear to ear. these chicks.
‘Well, if you're just talking about anxiety, there's no party that doesn't have anxiety..’
I also looked at the other two parties..
Godhand has only just returned from injury, and the main party has yet to properly come together after the arrival of the new wizard..
‘Although we combined the two parties and conducted a brief exploration in Area 3. That's it.’
Anxiety factors are always and everywhere..
but.
‘Overcoming that anxiety is what I have to do..’
There is no time to discuss conditions anymore. I raised my voice.
“I am ordering the operation from now on.!”
This time, Ader brought a blackboard with pictures drawn on it in advance..
I explained by pointing at the picture on the blackboard..
“The main party and Dion mercenaries move together. The two parties take the teleport gate and enter the heart of the enemy camp..”
Take the teleport gate leading to the base camp and make a surprise entrance..
If possible, I'd like to strike right away, but it won't be easy..
“In all likelihood, they will be preparing as well. Fierce resistance is expected. Maybe I'll get quite a bit of damage.”
We have to take their prepared crossfire..
I looked at the party's tank crew and nodded..
“But we have to get their attention.”
Yes.
In this operation, we are the bait.
“Now, and… … shadow squad.”
I turned my attention to Godhand and the elf kids..
“I feel sorry for Godhand who just returned, but I have to take on the most difficult task..”
God Hand asked hesitantly..
“Are you saying that there is something more difficult than charging into the enemy camp and taking the attack??”
“Yes.”
This is the core of this operation.
I grinned and explained what the shadow unit had to do..
“All you have to do is…….”
***
After explaining the operation.
The shadow unit left the reception room first..
The main party and the Dion mercenaries are preparing for battle by tinkering with their respective equipment..
“…….”
I approached one of them cautiously..
It was Damien, who had six horse guns lined up on the floor and was inspecting them one by one..
“damian.”
“Ah, prince..”
Damian and I's gaze became intertwined for an instant..
I asked briefly.
“can you shoot?”
“…….”
What Damian has never been able to do before.
shooting people.
If this is impossible, not only would there be no point in bringing him into this battle, but there would also be problems with Damian's tactical use in the future..
Damian lowered his head, then looked up at me with a determined look..
“I'll shoot. If it is the prince's order.”
“Have you made up your mind??”
“yes.”
“It’s okay to not overdo it. I have no intention of breaking your beliefs..”
“As far as beliefs... … no.”
Damien lowered his eyes and spoke honestly..
“I'm just scared.”
“killing people?”
“no.”
Damian looked at his hands quietly..
“If you pull the trigger on a person. At that moment, something inside me... … I feel like it will change forever.”
“…….”
I gently squeezed Damian's shoulder..
“There is no need to take your life. With your skills, you will be able to subdue, not just kill..”
There is no need to only hit vital points with a sniper..
It is also possible to subdue a person to the point where combat is impossible by striking them with their hands or legs..
“Damian. I don't know what kind of sniper you will grow into in the future..”
I grinned..
“But no matter which path you take, you are the ace of our party. I hope you don't forget that.”
Damian looked up at me blankly, then nodded slowly..
“……Yes, prince..”
“good.”
I patted Damian on the shoulder and checked my watch..
10 pm.
There is still some time left until 2 a.m., the start of the operation..
“Ader! Prepare some bedding in the spare room. So I can sleep well.”
After letting Ader do the work, I gave orders to the party members..
“Everyone, let’s close our eyes. Don't doze off in the enemy camp later..”
Before I knew it, the moon was rising outside the window..
I muttered while glaring at the bright moonlight..
“Because tonight is going to be a very long night.”
***
And, at 2 a.m..
Operation execution time.
In the backyard of the mansion, in front of the teleport gate, a total of 10 members of the main party and Dion mercenaries are gathered..
I specified the entry sequence.
“Evangeline, take the lead. Lucas, follow right behind him..”
“Yes!”
“Yes, my lord..”
“An attack can occur as soon as the teleportation ends. Prepare your defense and go in..”
Not only Evangeline but also Lucas is equipped with a shield..
It was a choice of equipment considering that we were entering the middle of enemy territory..
“Next, Junior. You'll have to use magic defense. Cast in advance and enter.”
“Leave it to me.”
Junior smiled. It must be trustworthy, SSR grade.
“Me and Damian go in behind it..”
When our eyes met, Damian nodded quietly..
Damian must be in charge of neutralizing enemy ranged attackers and cannons. I am in charge of all other tricks..
“Afterwards, Dion mercenaries. Please come in order as explained in advance..”
First, three warrior class members enter the Dion mercenary group. Deploy the shield to solidify an additional defensive formation..
Lastly, two thieves class come in carrying supplies to be used in the field. It's like this.
“Okay, no need to delay. Let's start right away.”
I nodded to Lucas and Evangeline..
“Rush in!”
“Let's rush in!”
“See you later~!”
Lucas and Evangeline jumped into the spinning teleport gate one after another..
“Then, me too.”
Junior then waved his hand and jumped into the gate..
I looked back and grinned..
“Let's get it over with quickly. let's go!”
I also threw myself into the gate..
A bright light covered my eyes.
flashing-!
***
[Now Loading… … Teleporting.]
[Tip - NPCs in the dungeon have various relationships with each other. Using them well is the shortcut to conquering dungeons..]
I want to try using NPCs!
Instead of hostile forces that suddenly shoot bows and magic, please send me some NPC friends that I can interact with.!
***
flashing!
As I passed through the teleportation gate, I pulled out my staff ‘Maestro’ and aimed it forward..
In front of me, Lucas and Evangeline, who arrived first, set up their shields and are looking around with sharp eyes..
Junior is also casting elemental magic with a slightly nervous face, unlike her usual self..
“…….”
“…….”
“…….”
There is a tense silence..
The base camp was covered in complete darkness..
The bonfire in the center of the camp has weakened, barely maintaining its flame..
‘does not exist?’
I swallowed dry saliva as my eyes scanned the left and right sides of the quiet base camp..
‘No? really?’
No, no. That can't be possible..
These are the guys who have been waiting here long before we broke out of Area 3. There's no way I'm leaving.
rather the opposite.
Slam! Slam! Clap!
be surrounded!
About a dozen NPCs rushed out from all over the vacant lot, pointing weapons such as bows and crossbows at us..
I laughed bitterly. How familiar is this scene? I think I saw something similar last time..
“I thought, I'll definitely get in this way.…….”
Then I heard a familiar baritone voice..
“I didn't know you would really walk in on your own..”
When I looked in that direction, I saw a man wearing a smiling mask, a black cone hat, and a minstrel outfit approaching me..
crown.
The leader of these Nightcrawler forces..
“What did you believe and why did you come into this situation on your own, ‘player’?’?”
“Don't keep calling me that, player, player. With a decent name.”
I pointed to myself and introduced myself..
“My name is Ash. Ash 'Bonhater' Everblack.”
“Everblack… … ? Hmm, I've heard of it before..”
“Of course you've heard about the Great Everblack Empire. I am the third prince of that country. If you want to be polite, you can kneel down.?”
The crown that was tilting its head at that time was just right! snapped his fingers.
“Ah, that small country on the border?.”
“what?”
“Has so much time passed on earth that that small country truly calls itself an empire? This is so... … Every time something like this happens, I feel old..”
I frowned because it was so absurd..
It's already been 100 years since the Everblack Empire took over the hegemony of the continent..
It is the undisputed most powerful country in name and reality, ruling half of the world..
But what about small country luck? When on earth was this an enemy story?.
‘I mean, he's literally hundreds of years old, right?……?’
“Anyway, there's no need to have a new conversation..”
When Crown raised his hand, the weapons held by Nightcrawler's troops gained strength..
It looks like it's going to be shot at any moment.
“Wouldn't it be okay to resume the slaughter that we couldn't finish last time? He even came to our base himself... … Can I think of you as prepared for death??”
I responded coldly to Crown's taunts..
“no. I never made that kind of resolution..”
flashing-!
Damian, who jumped out behind me from the teleportation gate, immediately aimed his magic gun, and the warriors of the Dion mercenary group behind him added shields to the battle line..
Finally, Dion and a female thief arrived carrying large equipment..
Dion immediately installed and activated the equipment he brought with him..
Ugh-!
The SR grade Mercury artifact that Lily and the alchemists were busy repairing today..
Anti-Missile Barrier).
It is one of the best morale defense artifacts in local warfare that slows down enemy projectiles and reduces damage..
“Hoo?”
Crown, who realized the identity of this artifact, let out an exclamation..
“You must think straight.”
I grinned..
“They say the enemy has reached the base. The base was robbed and it looked like shit. I need to hurry up and run away.!”
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