Please give me your thoughts…
Two days have passed since the adventurers set off to subjugate the Demon Lord’s Army.
I was wondering if they would be returning soon, when a blood-soaked group entered the Guild.
“It’s terrible! We thought it would be an easy battle, but we were completely crushed!”
Apparently, they had been defeated in battle against the Demon Lord’s Army and had fled. Half of the close-combat unit was killed, and the other half suffered considerable injuries.
The long-range unit had started to retreat early, so there were hardly any casualties, but even so, over 100 people died.
Moreover, despite such sacrifices, they only managed to defeat 100 monsters. It seems the monsters retreated after losing 100 of their own.
They thought it would be an easy battle, but when they opened the lid, they were utterly defeated.
“Don’t screw with me! What was that about being able to win without casualties if we fought carefully! There were nothing but casualties! What was that about them being at most C-Rank level! C-Rank adventurers were killed too!”
Perhaps they don’t know where to direct their anger at the loss of their comrades, or perhaps they do, and that’s why they’re blaming the Guild. Either way, they won’t be able to fight for a while.
However, even Galicia didn’t expect such an outcome. I could see the bewilderment in her eyes.
“…Ah, what should I do? This battle is supposed to be under my command. At this rate, I might get demoted…”
…That’s right. She was that kind of person.
But the other staff members seemed genuinely remorseful.
For the sacrifices that had been made due to their own shallow actions.
Moreover, with this, the subjugation of the Demon Lord’s Army was no longer a possibility. If this many adventurers are unable to fight, even the town’s defense is in danger.
However, forcing the remaining adventurers to go out now would be a bad move.
It’s a dead end.
…In the end, after the Guild held a moment of silence for the fallen adventurers, I heard that they had requested the Royal Capital for knights, and in the meantime, the adventurers would hold the line.
It’s the only option they have right now, but I don’t think the defense will last for a month until the knights arrive.
There’s a high probability that this town will be destroyed, but we have no choice but to do it.
So, I’m going to fight something other than Goblins for a change.
A C-Rank monster that threatens the town… a Demon.
Please give me your thoughts…