An emergency announcement via the mysterious blackboard declared that a raid battle would be taking place.
“W-What’s a raid battle?”
Subaru tilted his head in confusion.
“Oh, right, you don’t really play social games, do you? In online games, ‘raid’ is what they call events where multiple players team up to fight a common enemy or clear a dungeon.”
The one who answered was Serina.
Seemingly, Subaru wasn’t the only one unfamiliar with the term; many of the other girls looked as though they were just now getting it.
Judging by the reactions, the only ones who knew what a raid was me, Chiyu, Serina, and Runa.
It wasn’t limited to games; there are plenty of terms specific to a field that outsiders wouldn’t understand.
It was no surprise that some people didn’t know the word “raid.”
[Raid Battle: Monsters]
Duration — Until the end of the eleventh day, or until the target monster is defeated or all participants leave.
Content — Aim to defeat the target monsters placed throughout the island.
Rewards — Upon successful defection, “Return Right,” “Ability Awakening,” “Survival Bonus,” and “Points” will be granted to participating members based on their contribution level.
“So there are rewards besides ‘Return Rights’…”
Since bonuses like the bonus area had existed without prior notice, it wasn’t out of the question that other types of rewards would appear in this format.
The issue is that as the variety of rewards increases, it seems the difficulty of clearing the events has risen accordingly.
By the way.
“Return Rights” are the rights to return to Japan.
Using these supposedly allows you to revert to the timeline immediately prior to your transfer.
The “Survival Bonus” is a reward obtainable on a daily basis; for each grant, your lifespan extends by one day.
Since the possibility of death by accident or suicide remains even after receiving this, it appears to be a mechanism solely for extending the biological survival limit of the body.
“Points” are a mysterious numerical value that appears to be granted based on monster culls or judgments made by the Mysterious Blackboard.
Upon returning, a settlement process is conducted, and if this balance is positive, further benefits can be obtained; however, since I am unable to provide the specific figures, there is little room for analysis.
“If ‘Ability Awakening’ occurs, does that mean existing abilities are strengthened?”
“Probably, that’s how it works. But what happens to those who don’t have any?”
As Chi-iku and Shi-ne spoke, text appeared on the Mysterious Blackboard.
“Regarding ‘Ability Awakening’:
For individuals with abilities: Acquired abilities will be strengthened. I cannot answer questions regarding the specific details of each strengthening.
For individuals without abilities: Acquisition of an ability is possible. However, you cannot acquire abilities identical to those possessed by existing Abilites, nor abilities that exhibit significant similarity to them.”
Everyone was shocked by this.
According to the current explanation, all of us are classified as Ability users, but this desert island is also home to many Nulls.
“So if ‘same is bad’ means that copying because Sakusuke’s ability is convenient, like ‘I want one too,’ that’s off-limits, right?”
“As for whether anyone could handle it as deftly as Master, that’s another story. But without this restriction, every Null would undoubtedly choose the [Craft] Ability, so from an Observer’s standpoint, I think the judgment is understandable.”
Lora, the maid, responded to Runa’s inquiry.
Indeed, if the Blackboard wanted to increase the number of Ability users, it was probably for some reason like wanting more interesting events to unfold, meaning there was no point in having multiple people with similar abilities.
That said, depending on how strong the monsters are, I felt it would be difficult for Nulls to shine in this event.
There might still be a chance if their Ability-using teammates cooperated to let them take the glory.
“I’m interested in the rewards too, but what piques my curiosity is the monsters strong enough to warrant such rewards.”
I nodded at Shinhou’s words.
The text regarding the duration was also terrifying: “Until the target monster is defeated, or until all participants withdraw.”
All participants withdrawing meant there was a possibility they would receive the death penalty and return to Earth.
“I see. If it’s just monsters like those currently deployed, we can handle them even in large numbers…”
Since our party includes Yurina, who possesses the [Barrier] Ability, we could crush enemies from a safe zone.
- Target Monster — Regarding the Behemoth
A giant monster resembling an elephant.
Herbivore. It devours all vegetation on the island in approximately twenty-four hours.
Monsters deployed within the island revere the Behemoth as their king and obey its commands.
During this event, Behemoth will prioritize targeting those who possess the ‘Right of Return.’
Notes
Vegetation lost to the Behemoth requires four times longer than usual to regenerate.
Devouring the flora of a vast island in a single day and reducing its regeneration speed by seventy-five percent.
Considering the goal of survival on this island, it is the worst possible opponent.
Furthermore, having Treants and Archvarks under its command makes things extremely troublesome.
But, this content is simply too…
“Ah… um… I apologize if this is a misunderstanding on my part, but… the Mystery Blackboard thing seems to have been planned in response to us having formed our class.”
Professor Luminous said with anxiety.
She seemed to have come to the same conclusion as me.
「Maybe that’s it. For the Mystery Blackboard, having all of us form a cooperative relationship amounts to nothing but ‘stagnation.’ Maybe they triggered an ‘Emergency Event’ just to stimulate things and get the observation results they wanted.» “What a cheap trick!”
I agreed with Shouko’s blunt reaction.
But I also felt that since the Mystery Blackboard was capable of such a move, there wasn’t much point complaining.
Pushing back wouldn’t yield any concessions from someone like this.
We should focus on figuring out how to take down Behemoth.
Besides, if we managed it well, there could be benefits to gain.
“Hey, do you think my ability can prevent Behemoth from invading?”
“Behemoth’s attacks and trampling are capable of breaking through the barrier deployed by Yurina in the dream realm.”
Yurina made a bitter expression.
It was certainly painful to think that such an expensive barrier would be destroyed.
Especially since our party, which included holders of the ‘Right to Return,’ was already being targeted with priority.
“If it’s between appetite and a holder of the ‘Right to Return,’ which one would take precedence?”
Utsune placed her hand on her chin, her face contorted in thought as she asked.
『If a bearer of the “Right of Return” is sighted, track that target until they are lost from view.』
“What happens if we run into the sea?”
Chiga asks.
I see. Combining this with the answer Shion received earlier, luring them toward the water might actually limit the damage to the vegetation.
『Under current conditions, participants cannot move far from within the island’s boundaries. The operational range of the participants and the Behemoth perfectly overlap.』
So escaping into the shallows is pointless against a Behemoth, and we might not even be able to reach open water in the first place.
It looks like exploiting the Behemoth’s programmed instincts to make things easier is out of the question.
“How do we defeat it? Does its health bar turn red when it gets close to dying?”
Junna asks.
Unlike a game, it’s definitely frustrating not knowing when the opponent will fall.
At least if I could see it visibly weakening, that would be one thing… but…
“Behemoth is a monster that can be slayed.”
The reply was simple.
Since it’s not an impossible clear, it just comes down to what you guys can do now.
…Even so, we thought we had organized our party classes, and they still go ahead with hosting a event like this.
It seems the Mysterious Blackboard isn’t looking forward to us bringing peace to this desert island.
Although it goes against my will, Behemoth must be defeated no matter what.
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