We were guided to the adventurer's guild by two senior adventurers.
The eyes inside of the building gather on Arthur and the others who have stepped into the double door.
And Lloyd, who leads the five, was also observing Arthur and the others.
(It doesn't look like it's making them flinch even if they’ve been stared by this many people, huh?)
From the first time I saw him, I thought he was more than just a commoner.
It's too well-equipped to become an adventurer, and it's rare for a group of five to have four different races.
His appearance and casual gestures are too sophisticated for a commoner.
And now, with so many stares at them, they must be wondering why they were being watched, but they weren't shaken by the fact that they’re being watched.
(I don't think it's just bravery if there are five of them...Are they used to being the center of attention? If so, you're either the son of a large merchant or a nobleman...but then the girls what...)
He can't help thinking about it.
Lloyd, who had been thinking about the five, was pulled back from the sea of thoughts by his partner's words.
Finn laughed as if he could see through Lloyd's mind, and she whispered so that only he could hear.
“Don’t get involved in troublesome things, right?”
"... that's right, let's go as usual."
Lloyd, who switched his mind, goes to the reception and calls out to the giant skinhead standing in front of the bulletin board.
"Ansem-san"
The man called Ansem gave Lloyd and the others a sharp look with his arms folded like logs.
Lloyd, Finn, and Arthur weren't all that short, but Ansem was a head taller than them.
In addition, the protruding muscles that can be seen even from the top of the clothes and smooth movement are added to create an unusual sense of intimidation.
"Are you new?"
"Yeah, I thought I'd help out a little because of the kindness of staying at the same inn."
Arthur and the others bow their heads.
Ansem glares at Arthur and the others, and snorts at the sight of them not flinching at all.
"... That's fine then. If there's no problem with a simple course and test, I'll register you. Finn, Lloyd, you guys come too."
"Aye sir"
Ansem started walking without waiting for everyone's reaction, and Arthur and others hurriedly followed him.
"That person is?"
“Ansem-san, our guild master here. By the way, he’s a former second-class adventurer---You guys might not know. Well, I'll tell you later."
After chasing after Ansem and passing through the door next to the reception, the wooden floor turned into a flattened space.
There are several adventurers inside, and the eyes are drawn to the newcomers, Arthur and the team.
"here is?"
"It's a training ground. We'll see your abilities here."
Ansem raises his fist without a proper explanation.
The surrounding people seemed to be accustomed to such things and immediately left their place, most of them stopped a little bit further and start observing Arthur and the others from afar.
"Well, don't worry about it. Just make sure you can at least protect yourself before registering."
"Um... what about the rules...?"
"I don't mind if anything goes. You guys can use whatever weapons or magic you want and come on at me with everyone."
For a moment, Arthur thought that it might be too much, but he changed his mind after seeing Ansem's impeccable stance and the surroundings.
(No one seems to be worried... for sure. We can't give Ansem-san a serious injury, and Ansem-san won't hurt us.)
Even if he didn't understand the weight of the former second-class adventurer Finn mentioned earlier, he understood that the pressure and trust placed on the man in front of him wasn't easy.
The five of them unleashed their weapons and formed a formation as their expressions seemed to show that their companions felt the same thing.
"Then we’ll begin soon."
"come"
Arthur and Rinka dash out with the words of Ansem.
The two of them started moving at the same time without even making eye contact, closing the distance of several meters in one breath and brandishing their weapons from the left and right.
Don't hold back. Simultaneous attack of upper and lower blades that can easily kill a goblin.
However, Ansem easily parried the attacks by catching the sides of the blades attacking from both directions with his palms.
"Guu..."
"Aa……"
A blow that hits you in an instant when you lose your balance after being hit with all his might.
Their bodies were easily blown away by the heavy impact, as if they had been hit with a metal hammer.
Ansem pursues Arthur, who rolls backwards and manages to dampen the hit.
Arthur's defense couldn't keep up with the approaching fist while he wasn't fully prepared. However, it was interrupted by a fireball that flew in with tremendous force.
If you look, Mei raises her spear and dances with the flames, the fire rising as if to match the dance.
And behind that, two magical powers that continue to increase even though the caster is invisible due to Mei's flames.
Ansem tried to change the priority of his attacks and try to crush the rearguard, but Arthur and Rinka were able to rebuild their postures when they stopped Ansem with Mei's support.
The two endured the intense dull pain and stepped forward towards Ansem again.
The holy sword and giant ax attacked Ansem again, but it was clearly slower than before.
Of course, the attack was easily deflected─── but this time the two didn't lose their balance.
No, the blade that should have been dodged is constantly attacking Ansem.
(His movement is slower… No, is it deliberate?)
If you try to swing the weapon quickly, the inertia will increase accordingly, making it easier for your body to flow.
Exploited by this opportunity, Arthur and Rinka dared not swing their weapons with all their might, leaving them with spare power to reduce the maximum speed of their weapons and eliminate the openings for counterattacks.
Of course, the slower the attack, the easier it will be for the opponent to respond. However, the two of them robbed Ansem of the opportunity to counterattack through their cooperation.
"Amazing..."
At first, the surrounding adventurers, who had been watching the match in an onlooker's mood, gasped at the collaboration between the two.
The sharpness of even the first blow was astonishing. A young talent that no one here could match. However, the spectacle unfolding in front of them now outweighs the shock.
The collaboration between the two of them seemed to embody the phrase "one thread in perfect order". The choice to dare to abandon speed while challenging a higher-ranked opponent is due to mutual trust in helping each other.
The adventurers watched the battle of the young adventurers with admiring eyes.
And while the two vanguards were attracting Ansem, the rearguard was ready.
When Lelia raises her staff, a wall of light surrounds the three fighting in front of them.
Ansem tried to destroy it immediately, but the wall that had been built over time was strong enough to keep protecting the two vanguards.
In that case, I should rushed to crush the two vanguards, and prepared to take a few shots.
At the moment when Ansem's consciousness was diverted from defense to attack in order to prioritize and defeat Rinka, who had a heavier attack, a lightning bolt from Arthur pierced Ansem's body.
(Thunder magic……..did he keep his hand face down until now?)
For Ansem, who had strengthened his body, magic of this level could not be a painful blow.
However, the electric shock instantly took Ansem's freedom away regardless of the magic defense, and he could see Mei trying to unleash a raging flame at the edge of his vision.
(But what are they going to do from here... if they don't remove the barrier, these two will also be caught in the flames. Is that elf girl going to do something?)
Even after receiving an unexpected attack, Ansem was able to think calmly.
However, the next moment, the adventurers at the training ground, including Ansem, opened their eyes to a shocking sight.
“You slipped through the barrier!?”
As soon as Ansem stopped moving, the bodies of Arthur and Rinka, who had taken a gap with their backsteps, slipped through the wall of light.
Those who witnessed the selection of the target to be blocked and the technique that can be said to be the pinnacle of defensive magic raised their voices in amazement.
And when Arthur and Rinka began to move, Mei and Roa's magic was unleashed.
Dancing with Mei, the flames that continued to gain momentum rose above Mei's head and formed a huge ball of fire.
At the same time, countless spirits appeared around Roa, and a swirling storm was released from Roa.
Just like Arthur and Rinka, the storm that slipped through the wall of light slammed Ansem's stiff body against the wall of light, leading a fireball toward him.
The brilliant fireball rode on the swirling wind road and shot Ansem with a majestic dragon-like appearance.
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