Volume 2 Chapter 17 Enemy Information Ii
I was taken aback by Frain's words. Then, I responded,
"Did that sound vaguely to you?"
"Yeah, it did. While you might be somewhat special, your other members are at a normal copper level. Even if he (Clay) can have an advantage against wind, facing the two enemies still requires a difference in strength."
I relaxed my shoulders, realizing that Frain's suggestion was questioning Clay's abilities.
"Well then, no problem. Clay is strong. In fact, he's flawless. ...Well, we'll see when the time comes."
"It's nice to be trusted."
Frain frowned at the casual exchange between me and Clay.
"Just remember, when the time comes, it'll be you guys who will suffer, Wade."
"Yeah, I understand."
As I pondered the remaining person, Toxy raised her hand.
"I think metal suits me well. With poison magic creating acid, I can even dissolve iron."
"Okay, I'll leave it to Toxy. I'm counting on you."
Toxy nodded with a strong expression when I chuckled. Most likely, there's nothing to worry about, including her mental state.
"In that case, my hands are free. Hmm... I'll decide and act based on the situation each time."
"Yes, for now, leave it to us, Wade-kun, but I think there might be some hiccups along the way. When that happens, having Wade-kun as backup should make things pretty stable."
"You, on the other hand, are chubby"
"Everyone makes fun of me, calling me chubby and stupid, but it's all muscle."
Clay responded lightly to Frain's teasing. I've had a chance to bathe with him once, and it's no joke. I'm always training with [Weight Increase], but Clay is seriously ripped.
"The combination of copper-tier adventurers is set. Now, let's talk about how to defeat the silver adventurer, which is crucial."
Ice put up a new portrait. It depicted a carefree man and a girl with blonde hair in a side ponytail. Clay began to explain.
"The dual swordsman Kadras and the lightning-fast Sandra. The man is Kadras, and the woman is Sandra. Kadras is known as the silver swordsman adventurer, while Sandra is the silver adventurer of bow and torch."
"I've heard rumors that the man is quite strong. He's the dual swordsman Kadras. It's famous that he has calmly passed through many battlefields."
Frain added, pondering that the man seems quite skilled.
"What about the other person? Does anyone know about her?"
No one answered my question. After a moment, Clay continued.
"Well, that's about it. We know their nicknames, names, and faces... or rather, we've tried hard to sneak a peek, but we haven't been able to gather more information. If I had to say, Sandra probably uses lightning magic, that's just a guess."
"Thank you, Clay. That's enough."
Clay shrugged his shoulders at my words and sat down nearby again.
The restrained Frowdus started snoring. Frain kicked him without a word, making him screamed.
"Ugh! Ugh!"
"Well, we don't have many options right now... Let's focus on coordinating our efforts."
I thought for a moment and called out to Ice and Toxy.
"Both of you, work on setting up the battlefield. Ice, freeze the ground to slow down the enemy's movements. Toxy, weaken the enemy by dispersing poisonous mist."
"Got it, Wade-kun..."
"Understood, Wade."
Next, I looked at Clay and Frain.
"Clay and Frain, target one of them (silver) together. It's a two-on-one situation. I'll handle the other one alone. Let's report any issues as they arise."
"Got it, Wade-kun. So, Frain-kun, let's do this."
"...I get teaming up with this chubby guy. But, Wade. Thinking you can take on Silver alone, isn't that overconfident?"
"If you think so, hurry up and deal with that side of things and then join me."
"Tch... so typical. Hey, you two girls! Keep an eye out in case your idiot leader gets into trouble."
Saying that, Frain turned away looking displeased. I'm starting to understand, but maybe he's just a typical tsundere guy.
"O-Of course, if Wade-kun is in trouble, I will definitely come to help...!"
"Y-Yeah! That goes without saying!"
The two girls are full of motivation. I smile and think, "They're reliable." Then, I join the group.
"So, let's wrap this up for now. I'll bring the scammer there for a visit and negotiation, then declare war from the negotiation breakdown to wiping out the iron-grade enemies. I'll give the signal, so everyone get ready to jump in."
'Understood'
"As we crush each of our respective assignments, let's make sure not to break down the plan so we're ready whenever the Silver Rank appears. As for the Silver opponents, as mentioned earlier, Ice & Toxy pair will set the stage, while the Clay & Frain pair and I will take on the Silver Rank."
'Got it.'
"Hey, Wade, isn't your burden getting heavy...?"
Ignoring Toxy's comment, I make a declaration.
Ferociously, I laugh.
"So, everyone, this marks the beginning of the first chapter of our adventure to reform the underworld. Let's start by achieving a grand victory."
In response to my encouragement, the colors of everyone's eyes change.
Ice's eyes sparkle with admiration. Clay's eyes hold firm determination. Toxy's eyes reveal a profound seriousness. Frain's eyes quietly ignite.
And then, a broad smile forms on my lips.
"Alright, it's war. Let's look forward to it."
With that statement, the spark was lit.
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