We were seen off by the townspeople and arrived at the location–the square in front of the town’s north gate.
100 soldiers and 50 adventurers had been assembled.
Everyone is full of fighting spirit.
They were informed beforehand about the time when the goblins will come so, probably, they were able to prepare their state of mind.
Everyone moved outside the town and got into formation, defending the town’s gate.
The formation was shaped like a △.
Lela, Elena and I were in the front row.
Behind us were the 100 soldiers led by Lela.
While the adventurers were in the left and right wing.
And, at the center were the magicians, archers and healers.
The soldiers stared at Lela’s imposing back, who personally stood at the front line, and were inspired.
But, Lela’s side-view, which seem to cry, can be seen by Elena and I.
I talked with Elena beforehand, we decided to let Lela and the soldiers to take the credit this time.
After a while, from the forest, which can be seen in the distance, appeared one goblins after another.
Lela winced and anxiously glanced sideways towards me.
I nodded, indicating it’s fine. Lela also nodded, braced herself and turned to the front again.
I confirmed that they entered the range of bows and magic, and whispered to Lela.
「Archer unit! Magician unit! Commence firing!」
By Lela’s command, the archers and magicians launched their attacks.
Since the opponents were common goblins, that alone was enough to defeat them steadily.
However, there were also shots that failed to hit and the distance between the goblins gradually grew closer.
Soon, the leading group of the goblins will likely reach Lela.
I cast【Quick】on Lela and, each and every soldier.
「Seiji, it feels that the goblins’ movements has suddenly become slow, why is it?」
「It seems the exhilarating feeling of war.」
「I see, so it’s such a thing, huh.」
Lela completely regained her confidence at the slow movements of the goblins.
Finally, the goblins reached Lela and were cut into two with a single stroke of the rapier.
Several goblins avoided the soldiers and snuck around to the sides.
Those fellows were killed by the adventurers.
Since the goblins’ bodies interfered with the battle, I moved them by hand so it became less crowded, forming a mountain of goblins.
When the battle against the goblins continues ceaselessly for a while.
Hobgoblins start to appear.
However, with my【Slow】and Elena’s【Water magic】weakening their movements, Lela and the soldiers dispatched them one after another.
About several people received injuries but were healed by the healers at the back, enabling them to return to the frontlines immediately.
Seeing the situation being fought well beyond anyone’s expectation, the soldiers morale heightened as well.
In addition, far from being exhausted, their movements as a whole improved in reverse.
Perhaps, with the effect of my【Skill Mastery Increase】, the unit probably increased in skill as a whole as well.
With an easy victory mood, the whole unit grew exhilarated.
「Guoo!」
From the forest, a huge goblin appeared.
Though it wasn’t a prince, it was larger than a hobgoblin. Moreover, it wore an armor.
The【Appraisal】showed it was a『Goblin General』.
There is also such a thing?
The General moved straight towards Lela.
Lela also decided to meet the enemy head-on.
Since it seems slightly dangerous, I reinforced【Slow】using【Magic power reinforcement】.
The General’s first attack hit Lela.
I set up a【Barrier】in the same spot where Lela placed her shield, reducing the General’s attack.
*Baaam*!