New Game Plus! ~The Struggles of a Popular VRMMO Livestreamer~ Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Trouble A’brewing at the Mist Witch Lookout (Part 1)

 

 

As the rampart doors connecting to the inside of the lookout opened wide, almost as if some foreign substance suddenly was yanked out of their ears, the intense sound of battle assaulted Edgar and the other’s eardrums.

In the center of it all was a watchtower surrounded by a number of buildings. Aside from that there was no other places to take cover.
Also there, was a disgusting number of Orc figures, and clashing swords with them were the NPCs of the Recapture Squad.

 

「YAMABUKIII! WE’RE AIMING FOR THE HEART OF THAT WATCHTOWER」
「OOOOO!」

 

As the NPCs behind them formed a surging wave and charged forth, plunging in headfirst along with the NPCs, of all things, it was the cornerstones of their party’s formation, The tanks Andou and Yamabuki.

 

「H-HOLD ON! Andou! Yamabuki!」
「You Three should hurry, Megu-san!」

 

The two dashed ahead without paying any attention to the rest of their party members. Megu called out trying to stop them, but, just like the figures of those two, her words simply melded together with the loud clamor and disappeared.

 

「You’ve got to be kidding me……」

 

Watching as Andou and Yamabuki disappeared into the wave of NPCs, Edgar just stood there looking astonished.

To think, for both of our tanks to rush on ahead and leave us behind at the very start of the quest… This was beyond my expectations.

 

「What’s up with those guys! They’re total idiots, right!? I can’t believe this!! It’s like they didn’t under the strategy AT ALL!」
「This doesn’t look good huh, this situation……」

 

Even the normally calm Suzu was showing signs of panic.

Andou and Yamabuki will suffer consequences of diving in recklessly, but Suzu-san and Megu-san who were left behind, I can’t let them die and meet the same fate.

 

「Megu-san, Suzu-san, let’s change up our strategy」

 

Among the NPCs that were all charging forth like an avalanche, Edgar held back the other two people that were left behind.

 

「Haa!? Why are you being so laid-back Edgar! We have to hurry up, and chase after those blockheads!」
「As things are now, splitting up and chasing after Andou and Yamabuki isn’t a good idea. Even if it’s only us three, we have to act in a composed manner」

 

The worst thing that could happen right now, is getting split apart by the wave of NPCs as they tried to chase after Andou and Yamabuki.
An troubling number of Orcs were causing mayhem as they swung their weapons around. Even if they tried to wait for the quest to end, they would probably be attacked by the orcs and wiped-out first.

 

「Megu, just calm down for now. Like Edgar-kun said, we have to keep our cool, okay?」

 

Grabbing onto her hand, Suzu tried to suppress Megu’s emotions.

The「Excitement」that consumed Andou and Yamabuki, and the「Anger」 that consumed Megu, These were not things being displayed on some status screen. Without even having to cast “abnormal status recovery” magic, Suzu’s touch was able to return Megu to a state of「composure」.

 

「Well then, Edgar-kun, you said we were changing our strategy?」

 

While pacifying Megu who was letting the words “I’ll make they pay after this” leak out of her mouth, Suzu asked a question.

 

「For now let’s give up on trying to attack the Boss『Orc King』who’s waiting at the center of the watchtower. Our highest priority, should be meeting up with Andou and Yamabuki first」

「That would be dangerous, Megu-san. If you give in to your anger and dive in after them, then you could get surrounded by orcs and that will be the end of the line for you. As we chase after them, it is important that we confirm the safety of our surroundings. However, Megu-san is not wrong, it’s true that we can’t just sit here and waste time twiddling our thumbs」

 

Saying that, Edgar took out an item from his item inventory.

 

「……What’s this?」
「Just a Healing Herb」

 

This was something he had prepared in advance, Edgar had filled 2/3rds of his item inventory with recovery herbs.

 

「Healing Herb? Did you prepare this beforehand? Even though we have Suzu?」

「……Yeah, understood」
「Also, until we meet up with them it would be best if we avoided combat. We will do our best to focus on running away. We’ll fall behind the other parties in rankings, but that can’t be helped」

 

It would be best if we gave up on the Grand Mission reward huh.

Aaah, Parties are really annoying.

 

「Speaking of which, ya know Edgar…… He’s surprisingly a really reliable guy huh」
「Yeah, it might be a bit rude to say, but I’m honestly surprised」

 

Looking amazed, Megu whispered to Suzu.
Although it was suppose to be a compliment, he somewhat felt that they were making fun of him at the same time. Edgar was at a loss at what expression he should make, so he scratched his nose embarrassingly.

 

「……W-Well then, let’s go」

 

Handing half of the Healing Herbs to Megu, Edgar readied his beginner samurai weapon「Uchigatana[1]」and pulled it out.

 

「Roger!」
「Okay!」

 

At the same time, Megu wielded two small daggers in both hands, and Suzu took up her staff.

The start to Edgar’s Grand Mission troubles was only beginning.

 

 

Edgar was apprehensive about trying to survive until the end of the quest, but during the Grand Mission that is an event tailored to low level players, he was their greatest ally.
The orcs gathered around the 4 entrances at the start, he dealt with them all by himself without any assistance from his party.

 

「Ushhh!」

 

Megu swiftly maneuvered the daggers in her hands, and silenced the orcs with a sure-fire strike

Looks like it will be smooth sailing up for now.
Based on my assumption, the orcs that we will have to work together as a party to defeat, they probably won’t show up until we get closer to the watchtower where Boss Mob is.

 

「Suzu-san, it is about time you should stopped using debuff magic. If the time comes, we might need you to preserve some stamina」

 

That “If” that Edgar was speaking of, was the「If」if they managed to meet up with Andou and Yamabuki who went on ahead.

If the tanks end up dying, then the possibility that Suzu-san and Megu-san will survive until to the end of the Grand Mission will be pretty much close to Zero.

 

「The next one is coming! Edgaarr!」

 

Without waiting for Suzu’s reply, in front of him was an Orc readying his humongous axe.

Edgar immediately pointed his blade at the Orc.

The distance from the Orc was a few meters. The number of steps between them was about 4 steps. That distance was the same length of the orc’s axe.

Maybe because his Status was low, his movements were a bit dull but it wasn’t a problem

The First Skill in the【Lower Stance】Tree, the Samurai Skill:【Ground Rush】.

 

「Edgar-kun!」
「I got this」

 

From the rear, Suzu’s voice could be heard.

Swiftly dodging to the right, shifting to the side with perfect timing, Edgar held his katana with an overhead stance, and let loose the blade.

With a thud, the ground shook.

Now defenseless, he slipped past the Orc’s side and aiming for it’s back, he sliced through.
With a flashy effect, blood spewed forth.

 

「Megu-san! The finishing blow!」
「……O-Okay!」

 

Megu had stopped for a moment as she was dumbfounded by Edgar’s movements, but she again stirred her hands.

Compared to the other classes, a Thief’s accuracy was much higher, so their duty was often to finish off Mobs.

 

「Yaaa!!」

 

Megu, similar to Edgar’s【Ground Rush】, she activated her own high-speed movement skill【Wind Walker】. She bridged the distance between her and the Orc within a second.

The Orc didn’t have a chance to react.

Twirling her body around, she flew towards the Orc’s backside.

A Skill that unleashed 2 swift attacks:【2-Fold Blink Strike】.
Since she was equip with a dagger in each hand, the Orc was struck by a total of 4 slashes.

 

「Uwaaa……!」

 

The Orc’s giant body began to sway, and it fell down to it’s knees.
Megu, who had landed behind the Orc, was in danger of being squashed, so in a panic she rushed over to Edgar’s side.

 

「Fii~! Good Job Edgar!…… Wait, rather than a “Good Job” aren’t you like super amazing? How come you can move around like that?」
「No, well, it just happened to work out by accident」

 

Trying not to raise any suspicions, Edgar acted humble about it.

In order to not seem too conspicuous, it might be best if I purposely take some damage…… But taking damage from the orcs might end up a bit painful.
Wonder what I should do.

 

「……Megu! Edgar-kun!」

 

Then, the alarmed voice of Suzu reached both of their ears.

 

「Over there! Andou and Yamabuki!」
「Eh!? Seriously!? Where!?」

 

With some anger mixed in with her tone, Megu began searching around for the two.

This is… I can’t afford to let Megu-san have her way with them huh. After we’ve gone through so much to desperately try and save them for the orcs, I can’t have her killing off Andou and Yamabuki like that.

 

「Over there! Where the Orcs are!」
「……Found them」

 

Faster than Megu could, Edgar spotted them first.

Surrounded by a party of orcs, Edgar could see the figures of two players with long hair and a shaved head.

 

「Suzu-san, Prepare to use healing magic」
「Okay!」

 

Immediately giving instructions to Suzu, Edgar began running towards them.

 

「Megu-san, Prioritize attacking the same target as me」

「Megu, Hurry!」

 

Having not yet spotted Andou and Yamabuki, Megu chased after Edgar and Suzu who left before her. She sprinted after them.

I will dispose of all the orcs who try and chase after Suzu-san.
Keeping an eye out for the orcs in their surroundings, Edgar, Suzu, and Megu avoided their attacks as they pressed on forward, trying to reach Andou and Yamabuki who were being cornered by a party of orcs.

 

──However, awaiting them there was a situation that they would have never expected.

 

Chapter end