Chapter 133: The Inverted Triangle
Chapter 133: The Inverted Triangle
"Everyone, get up now! Don't dawdle! If you've eaten your fill, it's time to work hard, right?"
Gwen woke up the residents who had been sleeping after gorging themselves on bread and wine until their bellies were about to burst.
The residents, who had been sound asleep, got up quickly as if nothing had happened.
It was a reaction forged by the constant threat to their lives in underground life.
I nodded once as I watched them check their weapons as soon as they got up.
They were undoubtedly elite.
It was natural for those who had survived in such a hellish place until now.
They probably had the skills to slap around even the elite soldiers that exist outside and still have room to spare.
That's why they were a precious force.
There was a need to descend to the lower floors with as little damage as possible and intact.
"Everyone, line up!"
The residents aligned themselves neatly at the command of their leader, Gwen.
In an instant, a fine unit was formed.
"That was fast."
Annette murmured with admiration in her eyes.
She apparently had no idea that those who had been sprawled out on the floor sleeping could line up so quickly.
"People who survive in such places are different."
Kamian said.
"We are also those who have survived."
I threw in a word with a meaningful smile.
"And of course, we will survive today as well."
"Of course, senior."
Annette nodded her head vigorously.
I opened my mouth to Kamian, who was silently looking at me.
"Such experiences can only be had by us, even at the academy.
Especially, the experience of fighting many against many with our lives on the line is special.
That specialness will naturally become our strength."
"Certainly, we couldn't have such experiences just by being at the academy."
"Yes, so take pride. Our party is special."
Special.
There is power in that word.
The power to greatly boost one's confidence and pride.
Even now, it was evident.
I could see the strength in Annette and Kamian's eyes.
That was exactly what I was aiming for with my words.
Now, the morale and enthusiasm of our party were at their peak.
'I've been a raid leader in games for so long; this is a piece of cake.'
I smiled smugly to myself.
I am a leader.
While you might encounter monsters, undead are not beings you come across easily.
So it's not strange at all that she has no combat experience.
But because of that, she wouldn't know her hidden true value.
I was planning to draw that out here.
"Right. It doesn't really matter. You can gain experience this time."
"Yes, I'll do my best not to be a burden."
Annette was firming up her resolve.
I liked that.
"But you know."
"Yes?"
"We're going to arrange our formation like this."
I roughly drew an inverted triangle in the air with my finger.
"Kamian and I in the front line, and you in the rear."
Two damage dealers and tanks.
One healer.
It was the best formation we could make with the three of us.
The easiest way would be to blend in with the group of residents led by Gwen, but we decided to fight as an independent squad for the growth of me and these guys.
We might seem laughable with just the three of us, but we were not a force to be underestimated.
I was sure of that.
As the leader, I was confident that I had completely transformed from a mere civilian into something entirely different.
"So I'll be supporting from the back?"
"Ah, you'll be supporting, but not just supporting. I'm planning to use you as one of the core elements."
"Co-core?"
Annette blinked in surprise.
It seemed completely unexpected to her.
That's because, as of now, her offensive abilities were below average.
But I knew.
That when facing the undead, she becomes a completely different asset.
"Don't worry too much. It won't be that difficult. You just need to sing behind us."
"Sing...?"
"Yes, you know. The Song of Healing."
"The Song of Healing is for healing, but....."
Annette looked confused.
"I know. I know that."
The Song of Healing.
It was Annette's nickname and her unique trait.
Meaning it was a trait only she possessed.
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An extra chapter for today, enjoy it guys.
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