Chapter 36: "Gear Up and Level Up"(3)

"Troll, a huge number of them? Did I truly see that accurately?

I want to say you didn't!

Until further notice, let's get down from here."

After Jenna dropped, I assembled the party individuals.

"I know precisely what should be done in a circumstance like this. I have observed and analyzed a great many battles, including gameplay records from various players.

However it might seem impossible, there's without a doubt a practical strategy."

"But, Hyung, thousands of trolls? Are you sure it's not a mistake? How can the five of us—"

"Don't panic. We don't have to face thousands of them. This mission isn't about defeating them; it's about survival. We just have to hold out against them for a certain period."

"Should we hide and endure it?"

"But where?"

Zeeth stood up suddenly and rushed towards an empty house.

Eventually, he returned with a grim expression.

"We can't enter the structure."

"Not only that, we can't leave the city either. We have to face them here. It's not about hiding; it's about enduring."

"Five of us against a troll army?"

"First, let's change our location."

"The square is not an ideal defensive area. It had roads stretching this way and that, and there were various entry points like breaks in the fell structures. If we stayed there, we would quickly be surrounded and destroyed."

"The enemy has predetermined entry points, and the narrow passages allow us to face only one troll at a time."

"How long do we have to hold on?"

"Just 10 minutes. If we can go through them and endure for that long, we can leave."

"Just 10 minutes?! Then let's check it out!"

\[30:00\]

"There's no need to determine the exact time.

It's a completely unpredictable situation.

When a survival mission is assigned in a lower-level area, the party's chances of survival are only 9%. While it may not be a big concern in higher-level zones, survival missions in lower-level areas are notorious for being referred to as Legend Smashers.

However, we will survive.

We're just on the fifth floor.

If we were to die here, the name of the Expert of Bosses would become a subject of ridicule."

"Move! Let's find a space where the five of us can block the way. Move further into the city!"

"Yes!"

"Assuming that the spot where we were called is in the southern area of the city, the destruction becomes increasingly severe as we move north. According to Jenna's report, the trolls are also approaching from the north.

Therefore, the buildings in the southern part remain relatively intact.

We can't take the main street. Let's use the backstreets."

"The essence of this mission lies in finding a fortress for defense."

"We entered a backstreet adjacent to the main street. The path narrowed enough for only one person to comfortably pass.

We can't simply accept death as our fate. Before long, we found a suitable space for defense."

"The backstreet split into three branches. It was too high for the enemies to climb, and there were no openings or gaps.

Let's go this way.

Although there were a few other options, some had collapsed walls, while others had low barriers that could be easily breached. We were running out of time, so finding a tight area with a single entry open and blocked on all sides seemed impossible."

"Kiaaaa!"

"The distant sound of troll cries reached our ears.

Gather up. Planned to lay out our positions.

Our positions?"

"Each of us will defend a specific entry. Since the paths are narrow, we'll engage the trolls one by one, no matter their numbers—be it thousands or tens of thousands. Can you handle that?"

"Yes, we'll give it a try!"

Zeeth answered with a resounding voice.

"Good, let's give it a try.

First, I'll take charge of the left entry, and Aaron, you'll be responsible for the right one."

"Yes, brother!"

"Zeeth and Hanson, you'll handle the lower entry together. Alternate when one of you gets exhausted. Remember, you're not fighting collectively; it's about rotation. Once you're out, don't push yourself and rest properly. Understand?"

"Yes!"

"I'll take the tightest left entry.

Aaron will handle the relatively wider right entry. Since he wields a lance, he'll need enough space to swing it."

Jenna asked a question.

"And me?"

"You'll wait at the center of the junction.

Just wait?"

"Don't shoot arrows unless I specifically ask you to. Just wait.

If you're worried that I could accidentally hit our friends, don't be. I'm confident in my abilities."

"That's not the issue. We need to conserve the arrows at all costs."

Jenna's quiver holds only 20 arrows.

"We have to face thousands of enemies. Arrows should only be used when absolutely necessary.

Remember, if any of the three entries get breached, we're done here. If we get surrounded from both sides, survival will be impossible."

"That's what we'll remember!

Now, let's take our positions!"

The four of them scattered, determined.

"Creak?"

The sound of troll growls began to echo.

\[30:00\]

30 minutes.

Perhaps, the passage of time in the stage aligns with that of the Earth, not the sitting area.

However, the clock will start moving from the moment we engage in fighting with the trolls.

"Build barricades before the trolls appear!

Understood!"

"I stacked up broken rocks and pieces of wood before the way.

"Don't waste your energy! Quick and efficient movements!

Understood!"

Their response brought me satisfaction.

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