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.

Please note the following regarding readers:

If you have enjoyed reading this work, even a little bit,

If you found it entertaining, if you're eager for more, if you're feeling the urge to scream "Write it already!!!!", then:

· Add to your bookmarks

· In the section at the bottom of the page titled 'Drop some points to support the author,'

Please change the ☆☆☆☆☆ stars to ★★★★★ to show your support.

It will give us the motivation to keep updating!!!

Please do!!!

We're going to be fighting a monster called Behemoth.

I was originally enthusiastic about the event because I wanted the "Return Right," but this one seems to be a tough opponent.

"They said they'll give us rewards based on our contributions. But how do they measure contributions? If I heal and strengthen Souchan when he's fighting, does that count as a contribution?"

"If anyone who participated in the fight is healed or strengthened by the abilities of Chiyu, it will be recognized as a contribution."

Support roles will also be properly evaluated.

But I didn't get a clear answer as to how exactly they would be evaluated or what kind of contribution would earn what kind of reward.

"If there are multiple people with the 'Return Right' in my line of sight, which one will you chase?" I ask after Chiyu.

"I will chase the one closest to me. If they are exactly the same distance away, one will be chosen at random."

"What if there are two people with the 'Return Right' and one person, and they're all at the same distance from me?"

"One will be chosen at random. If the distance changes during the chase, I will chase the closest one at that moment."

In short, it will attack the one closest to me within its line of sight. That's simple enough.

If you want to save your friends, you just need to get in the way.

Got a question. Chicken or beef, which one do we need for our future life?

As soon as this question ends, we're immediately asked to choose between the two.

I want both, but I can't manage it at this timing.

The number of votes is shown as the number of "correct" characters on the blackboard, but today the number of votes didn't increase easily.

Everyone's still in shock from the emergency event.

I understand their feelings, and this can be used to our advantage.

"This is a pattern where an event starts right after waking up, right? Then wouldn't it be better to hold a strategy meeting while the voting drags on?"

Setsunaga seemed to have thought the same thing.

"Master, what shall we do?"

Loa, as the leader, looks to me for my opinion.

"…Alright. Since we'll mainly be the ones fighting, let's split up. One group will fight Behemoth, and the other will guide the other classmates to safety."

The teacher looks relieved at my words.

As a teacher, she must have been worried about her students' safety.

"Shouko, please summon a fluffy griffin. We'll use the griffin and the microns to carry the fighters and attack the Behemoth from the air."

If she could summon the candidates for summoned beasts that she had talked about in the library during this event, it would be a great help. Griffins can fly. "Okay! Let's do it!"

Shouko posed with her thin arms flexed.

Unfortunately, no muscles bulged out on her beautiful arms.

"I'll be the fighter, with Professors Deep Magic for elemental magic, Lumina for light magic, and Senyume for healing and strengthening. The rest of you should go around with Mashiro and reassure the classmates. Especially the non-fighters, please convince them not to approach the combat team."

Although they had become more rational thanks to Senyume's calming and our provision of supplies, they might underestimate the Behemoth and try to get a hit for the reward.

If they died, they would receive a '100-point' penalty.

"I understand. We already know where the classmates are, so we'll draw the Behemoth away from there."

"It was partly because of the teacher's words... I'll do my best to protect everyone!" "Mm. No one will die."

"As expected of you, Sousuke. The Behemoth can break the barrier, but we can't just sit here and do nothing. We can use it to hide from the enemy or as a wall even if it breaks. I'll definitely be useful."

All the fighters nodded enthusiastically.

Fighting a giant monster must be terrifying, but you're brave.

"Genjuu, transform into a Phantom Beast and help the others. Shion and Roa and Minato, I want you to stay with Mashiro and the others."

Shion's cooking and ability to see through lies, Roa's efficient maid skills and ability to discern what's wanted, and Minato's cheerfulness and ability to be pulled into things are wonderful, but they're not suited for this event. "Y-Yeah! I'll do my best!"

"That's right. We probably won't be able to help in the fight, so we'll stay back. Everyone, please be careful." "Good luck to you all."

"Ugh, please be careful...!"

For now, we agreed on everyone's movements. The next step is to come up with a concrete strategy.

Still, the basic idea is to wear down the monster with attack spells.

"Don't worry, we can take it down."

As the leader, I shouldn't show any signs of doubt.

Besides, it's not entirely a lie. I'm nervous, but not hopeless.

Maybe my confidence comes from the experiences of the past days and events.

After that, we continued to discuss several plans, occasionally asking questions about the mystery blackboard.

「But, aren't you going to join Reika's party too?」 The summoner's words made me chuckle.

Reika has a team of members who can fight too.

Considering the rewards, it's possible that they'll join.

「It's possible... Chiyu, I'm sorry, but if they do.」

「I understand. I'll put buffs and healing on them too.」

The Behemoth is just an event target for all classmates.

It's not just for us.

So they have the right to fight, and there's a chance they'll show up. 「Please.」

After discussing various things, including Reika's team, the voting results came in.

'As the majority has been exceeded, the voting will be closed.'

'From the twelfth day, "beef" will be placed in the environment.

Please note that it will be "cattle" that will be placed, not beef itself.' Cattle, huh.

Since it's beef, I guess we can't get milk from it.

To enjoy the beef, the first step is to fight a Behemoth. "Twelfth day begins." The screen turns white again.

When I wake up from this dream, the third event will start.

-------A Request to All Readers------- If you find this story even slightly

"Interesting!","I'm curious about what happens next!","Keep writing!!!!" please

・Add it to your bookmarks

・Click the ★★★★★ button under the "Support the author with points" section at the bottom of the page

Your support will be a great encouragement for future updates!!!!! Please do!!!!!!