Chapter 169 – After Party
“Um…”
I brushed my chin for a moment and lost myself in thought.
It is not yet known exactly what kind of missions will be given in the future.
According to what has been delivered so far, the special force must be operated in a scale of less than 10 people, that is, a squad-level number of people, and it must be possible to perform all types of operations that can be assumed.
But, no matter how you think about it, this is an unreasonable requirement.
Isn’t it a condition that a hero party that appears in a heroic story would have?
‘It’s easy to say.’
However, I had no choice as I had to lead the troops myself according to the orders of the superior.
All you have to do is try to match the conditions as much as possible.
First of all, the smaller the size of the unit unit and the fewer the number of people, the greater the capacity and burden required of each member.
In other words, it is absurd to compose only close combat experts like the Knights.
If this happens, you will eventually have no choice but to adopt the method of a mercenary guild that boasts a long history and tradition.
It is to form a unit with front, rear, and priests, which are the minimum requirements for effective combat power.
Especially among them, the clergy are indispensable beings.
Clerics who can perform various roles, including healing injuries, strengthening allies, and detecting demons, are irreplaceable manpower.
That’s why, originally, he should have been the member I should have put the most effort into recruiting.
—Click!
“Whiyu… It was hard.”
Ophelia, the highest-ranking cleric with as many as two saints, was already scheduled to join them, so there was no need to worry about that part.
Upon entering the meeting room and seeing Ophelia tilting her head cutely, I smile.
I never thought that this little saintess would feel so reassured.
“Huh? Sir Wolfgang, why are you looking at me like that?”
“It’s because today is also dazzlingly beautiful. Did you heal all the injured?”
“Yeah! I just finished everything. That, you’re more beautiful than that… I’m ashamed if you say that openly…”
“You have suffered a lot.”
“No, of course it’s something I have to do! More than that, the fight earlier was so cool! Hehe, my heart is pounding just looking at it… Should I say I’m excited?”
But thinking about it, of course it’s good from my point of view…
It hasn’t been long since I’ve been through a disappearance case. Wouldn’t the Catholic Church be extremely sensitive to the safety of the saintess?
I don’t know if it will become a problem later.
Well, since the commander-in-chief himself recruited the saintess, he must have taken care of it.
Originally, the responsibility for such a complex matter is the law of the superior.
“Ha! You’ve become saints, can you openly flatter a man like that?”
“Yes? What’s the matter? Sir Wolfgang is my lifesaver.”
“No, no matter how much, the distance between the man and the woman is…”
But, why is he like this again?
Scarlett, who witnessed Ophelia and I having an intimate conversation, pursed her lips as if she was very displeased with something.
The moment I was about to say something, frowning at the way he was needlessly interfering with us.
“What do you care about Scarlett…”
—Saaa…
It was Ophelia who gently put her hand on my face while lightly ignoring Scarlett who was hysterical for no reason.
“Ah, Sir Wolfgang! Come to think of it, the treatment is still pending.”
“It’s okay. If you leave it at this level, it will heal on its own.”
“Eh, but… How can you turn a blind eye to a wounded lamb as a saint?”
Before long, the warm divine power felt through the whole body.
It feels like the scars and fatigue from the battle go away all at once.
Was it because she had awakened as a true saint? Ophelia’s healing magic was more advanced than before.
“Uh, lamb?! Where is that big, vicious lamb!”
“It’s so noisy, Scarlett. Can’t you be quiet? Oh, saintess. It’s very nice there…”
“Where is it? Around the thigh…?”
Enjoying her saintly hand, I naturally smile with satisfaction.
Scarlett then opens her mouth in amazement as if facing a terrible monster crawling out of the depths.
As if she was pointing at me, her fingers, which were kind and aimed at me, are trembling.
“You… Are you laughing? Even in front of a woman?”
“Again nonsense. Why can’t I laugh? I’m not some kind of emotionless monster.”
I laughed at her and quietly enjoyed her treatment.
Why is he like that from a while ago?
After all, if a woman does not receive love, does her personality become a little twisted?
At this point, I couldn’t help but compare that Scarlett to my lovers.
Let’s do it as a woman, her lump itself.
She has at least money and status, and her looks are pretty, so she should be marrying someone.
I just pity the man who will take that guy.
“Hmm…”
“What, why are your eyes open like that again?”
Anyway, the next most important thing after the priest is the number of people who will be in charge of the rear firepower.
Unfortunately, among the candidates for her special powers gathered this time, there was not a single ranged combat agent who could even follow her toes, let alone a wizard who could replace her as her great mage.
If so, it would mean her really reluctant but compelled to take her.
No matter what, her skills are certain, and she has experience of matching hands and feet several times in the past.
If you put your personal feelings aside a little, there is no rearguard as clear as that guy.
Even if the archmage rots, the archmage remains.
The level is completely different from that of the wizards below him.
In terms of knights, the difference between an ordinary wizard and a great wizard was even more striking than the difference between those who could express images and those who did not.
Then again, you have no choice.
The firepower in the rear is fixed to Scarlett.
Now, all that’s left is the potential…
Of course, I’m also on the strong side, so I can play the role of the front line enough, but I also have to command.
Besides, there is absolutely not enough personnel to hold out on the front line.
It must be at least equal to or greater than the number of personnel in charge of the rear.
Only then can you respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
Coincidentally, the most perfect avant-garde is also here.
Lazarus, a dragon warrior who has been silent for a long time.
I turned my gaze towards him.
Hard scales unique to the Dragon race. Strong fighting power that never gets pushed back by me who has revealed my true heart.
In addition, since he is a long-serving servant, he must have accumulated a lot of knowledge.
If so, it seemed that he could be the center of the party.
This was not an unfounded belief.
There is something called trust and bond that is unique to men who have crossed swords with each other.
That was all I could believe.
However.
“There’s a lot of trouble among the females.”
“…What?”
“There’s nothing to be ashamed of, young Dark Knight. Isn’t it natural for females to cling to strong males? It seems to me that both of those females are interested in you. Females who want a male usually engage in a war of nerves like that. It’s bound to win.”
It was Lazarus who casually uttered crazy things to a subject who looked like a wise man with a philosophical view of world affairs.
How should I react to that statement?
“Hey old man! Are you crazy? What kind of guy am I…!”
“Uh, how could you say something rude like that in the first meeting?”
Two women who blush and react violently to the straightforward tone without any filters.
Lazarus cared only about the teacup on the table, whether or not the women of other races were angry with him.
—Hurb
“Hmm. Is this the kind of tea that humans enjoy? It’s pretty good. It smells good.”
Of course, if the races were completely different, I could say such a thing, but…
It feels like the fantasy I had about the Dragon race, a race of warriors, was shattered.
Haha…”
The stress-induced migraine that started to creep in is now all too familiar.
Yeah, come to think of it, nothing I’ve ever done went well from the start.
I decided to clear my mind and humbly accept the reality.
Still, these people are much better than the other personnel who seemed to have no motivation or enthusiasm.
Except for the saintess, in the end, those who tried to confront me until the end were Scarlett and Lazarus.
If a large-scale duel is seriously treated as an interview, these two are ultimately the only ones who can give a passing grade as a commander.
Since you have to lead a small unit, it’s a hundred times better to have a certain skill, even if it’s a little quirky, than to forcibly work together with people who are below the level.
Decided.
I have to report to the commander-in-chief that these four, including me, have been selected as the final personnel.
To be honest, I don’t think it would be of much use if there were more. It’s enough if you don’t grab your ankle.
Well, it will work out somehow
As always.
* * *
After the schedule of the preliminary call, which was eventful in many ways, was over.
‘Okay. Then let me know that Then within a week you will be conferred with your new rank and title. So that I can wait until then.’
I’m tired, and now I really want to be the captain of the Black Lion Knights, so I’m going to stop by Agnes’s house, who has been giving me strange eyes.
“Hey, Wolfgang!”
As the sun slowly sets.
I heard a familiar yet sharp voice stopping me as I passed alone under the shadow cast by the huge arena.
Blazing red hair and meager breasts.
It was Scarlett.
“…Have you not gone home yet?”
“What did you say! That… It’s been almost a few years since we met, so are we going to just leave like this? Nothing to say?”
“Oh, I didn’t know you would say that.”
“Cha, don’t be mistaken! It’s because I feel sorry for you who always walk alone!”
Talk, talk
If you think about it, there are many things to talk about in many ways.
Besides, that Scarlett guy, though I hate to admit it, is also something of a friend to me.
“So what are you going to do? You idiot! Are you going to make her lady wait? If you like it, say yes, if you don’t like it, say no! Nothing’s frustrating!”
“Yes. I wonder how a damn woman like you became the owner of the Mage Tower.”
“What?!”
If the beings who can talk to each other without fault like this are not friends, what is it?
Besides, since we’re going to see each other for a long time to come, it wouldn’t be bad to promote friendship.
“Then let’s have a light drink.”
“Sue, let’s have a drink? Just the two of us? Not tea?”
“Why don’t you like it?”
“No… It’s not that I don’t like it…”
—Sue
I smiled at her hesitantly and held out her hand.
“What?”
“What is it? Escort. You mentioned ladies and ladies, do you hate this again?
“Wait, what’s wrong with no experience!”
Scarlett crouched and crossed her arms with an awkward gesture.
It’s just strange that you don’t feel any of the pleasant sensations you should feel when you make physical contact with other women.
By the way, is there a good bar around here?
