We’ve been assigned to slay a monster called Behemoth.
I was originally eager for the event because I wanted [Return Rights], but this time around, it looks like we’re dealing with a tough opponent.
“They said they’d give rewards based on contribution level. But how is contribution measured? If I heal Sensou-kun during battle, does that count?”
‘If a participant in the cull is healed or enhanced by Izama Chiyu’s ability, it will be recognized as a contribution.’
So even support roles are properly evaluated.
However, I couldn’t get any clear answers on specifically how the evaluation works or what level of contribution corresponds to which reward.
“If there are multiple humans with [Return Rights] in view, which one do you pursue?”
Following Chiyu’s lead, I asked my own question.
‘It will pursue the target closest by distance. If distances are identical, one individual is selected at random.’
“Then, if there were two people with [Return Rights] in one spot and another person alone on the opposite side, both equidistant?”
‘One individual is selected at random. If the closest target changes during pursuit, it will switch to pursuing whoever is currently nearest.’
Basically, it attacks whoever is within its line of sight and closest by.
That’s simple enough.
If you want to let your teammates escape, you just need to intervene between them and the beast.
『Question time. Between chicken and beef, which is essential for your future lives?』
No sooner had the question been posed than I was faced with a binary choice.
I wanted both, but given the timing, it was impossible to get everything I wished for.
The vote count was displayed on the blackboard as tally marks, but today, the numbers were slow to rise.
Everyone was probably still reeling from the shock of the emergency event.
I could understand their feelings, and this was something I could leverage.
“This is one of those events that kicks off immediately upon waking, right? Wouldn’t it be better to hold a strategy meeting while the vote remains open?”
It seemed Yorina had come to the same conclusion.
“My Master, what shall we do?”
Loha asked for my opinion, deferring to me as the party leader.
”…You’re right. Our party will likely bear the brunt of the combat. So here’s what we’ll do: we split up into two groups. One team engages the Behemoth, while the other assists our classmates with evacuation.”
Hearing my words, the teacher wore a look of relief.
As a teacher, his greatest concern had undoubtedly been the safety and well-being of his students.
“Shoushi, I need you to summon the fluffy griffin. We’ll use Mikuron and the griffin to transport the combatants, launching an aerial attack on Behemoth.”
If she could summon one of the candidate beasts she had discussed in the library at this precise moment in the event, it would be a huge help. After all, griffins could fly. “Got it! Leave it to me!”
Shoushi struck a pose with her slender arms, mimicking a muscle flex.
Unfortunately, no muscles swelled beneath that beautiful arm.
“For the combat team, we’ll have me, Fuka for attribute magic, Mr. Luminas for light and heat magic, Chiyu for healing and buffs, and Serina for barrier magic. The rest of you, go with Mashiro to check on your classmates and reassure them. It would be especially helpful if you could convince the non-combatants not to get too close to the battle line.”
Although Chiyu’s calming magic and our provision of supplies had kept them rational so far, some might underestimate Behemoth and try to land a blow for the sake of the reward.
If anyone died because of that recklessness, they’d be hit with a ‘100-point’ penalty.
“Understood. We already have a handle on where the classmates are, so we’ll work together to lure Behemoth away from those locations.”
“In a way, your initial comment is what started all this… But for the sake of protecting the students, we’ll give it our best shot!” “Mm. No one dies.”
“Truly living up to your name, Sousuke. Yes, Behemoth can break barriers, but that doesn’t mean we can’t cast them ourselves. We can use them to cloak us from the enemy’s view or as a defensive wall if they do get through. There are plenty of ways we can make it work. I’ll absolutely prove my worth.”
Everyone selected for the combat team nodded affirmatively, eager to participate.
Fighting a monster of that magnitude must be terrifying, yet they are brave.
“Maboroshi Nakamura, transform into your phantom beast form and help support the other members. Shion, Roa, and Ume, please stay back with Mashiro and the others.”
Shion’s cooking and ability to see through lies, Roa’s skilled maiddom and knack for identifying what people desire, and Ume’s cheerful nature and popularity with the girls are all impressive traits, but they aren’t suited for this particular event. “U-uh… yes! We’ll do our best!”
“That’s right. You don’t seem like you’d be much use in combat anyway, so it’s smart to stay in the back. Everyone, please stay safe.”
“Good luck, everyone.”
“Ugh, seriously, watch your backs out there…!”
For now, he got unanimous agreement on everyone’s roles.
All that was left was to devise a specific strategy.
That said, the basic approach would likely involve chipping away at it with attack magic.
“It’s okay. We can take it down.”
He was the leader, after all; he shouldn’t let them see him look anxious.
Besides, it wasn’t a complete lie.
He felt tense, but not despairing.
Perhaps the daily lives and event experiences up to this point had translated into a sense of confidence.
After that, while occasionally interspersing questions about the mysterious blackboard, he worked out several plans.
“But, wouldn’t Ryouka-cci probably participate in her party too?”
In response to Shouko’s words, I offered a wry smile.
There are members capable of fighting at Sumika Ryouka’s place as well.
Given the rewards involved, there is a chance they will participate.
“It looks like that… Chiyu, it’s bad timing, but when that time comes…”
“I understand. I’ll have buff and heal spells ready on my end as well.”
The Behemoth was, after all, the extermination target for an event aimed at all classmates.
It wasn’t something exclusively for our group.
So they had the right to fight too, and there was a possibility they would show up.
“I’m counting on you.”
Including matters concerning Sumika and her party, we discussed various things for a while.
The voting results came in.
“Since a majority has been reached, the vote is now closed.”
“‘Beef’ will be placed in the environment starting from the twelfth day.
Please note that ‘cows’ will be placed, not the beef itself.”
Cows, huh.
With it being beef, I suppose that means there’s no milk to be had.
If I’m going to enjoy the beef properly, I first have to deal with Behemoth.
“Day Twelve begins.”
My vision is once again washed in white.
Once this dream fades away, the third event will begin.
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