Reincarnated in the game world ~ A gamer's beginning to [Dungeon job hunting recommendation]-Chapter 587Vol. 11 - - The battle at Corridor! Quartet’s Final Opportunity—Crash it or Make it!

"H-how are you here!?"

"I revived."

Hiding her mouth behind the palm of right hand, and taking a stance with a knife on left hand, Karua remarked.

It was a pity, or maybe a good thing?, Rika wasn't present, or she would've squealed at the scene, shouting 'so cool!' —But, anyway.

"Na—I mean, how, Akemi-sam?!"

To Rina, it was an earth-shattering situation! The return of Karua meant her strategy would see a collapse right from the foundation.

Immediately, she tried to seek an explanation from Nagi—it was under her watch the strategy had taken place—but recalling she had been eliminated, she turned to Akemi.

"Eh? I mean, I am sure she was locked! Am I right, Wardol?!"

"I-I definitely didn't cut any slack! And that lock wasn't something anyone could destroy easily. In fact, even I would've required «Dismantling» production skill to make it happen!"

"I-I attest the same!"

The same confusion had turned Akemi, Wardol, and Kajmal's expression aghast. They were just as taken aback by Karua's sudden appearance.

'No, it's not the time to delve into the past,' Rina promptly shook her head, suppressing the whirlpool of doubts, and decided to focus on the situation before her.

"T-take down Karua-san! We can only go this route!"

At the same time, Rina finally had her answer how Zephyr raided their fortresses at such precise timing when he should be devoid of any information.

In the meantime Karua was absent, and Class-1 was seized by confusion, Rina had wanted to clear out Class-10, Class-3 and Class-9. However Zephyr's assault on 4th fortress forced her to centralise their attention on dealing with them.

It might seem improbable, but everything would make sense if Zephyr had somehow been aware of Karua's situation already.

Anyway, the situation had taken a risky turn for them. Her entire strategy was on stack, and that means it would be game over for them if Karua wasn't immediately defeated.

Akemi was already on the move as she flailed the wand in her hand, shooting her magic.

"«Flare Storm»!"

"Hn. Unique Skill «No.1 Sonic Star»! —Here!"

"Wha—?! When did you move here—no, don't make a move!"

"Now isn't the time to wait! We have failed once, but let's amend it again for good!"

"But, this protect—ah, I agree."

"Ah!"

Akemi had just conjured her magic, but before could do anything, Karua disappeared from their sight. They immediately surveyed the surroundings, and their gaze lingered on the opposite side of corridor and found her there—on the opposite side of Rina.

The splendour of her unique skill caused everyone to be completely taken aback in surprise.

The silver lining was Wardol's barrier had prevented a direct attack to reach Rina. Meanwhile, Karua further backstepped.

Akemi and other members shook their heads to dismiss the confusion, and focused on dealing with Karua. Wardol followed after Akemi. Kajmal showed hesitation at the beginning, but he, too, followed along the plan of Akemi.

Rina had nearly moved to stop them, shouting 'But you aren't' close combatant!?' but she cut her words off in the middle. She had noticed Shizu had jumped on the fortress's outerwall in the meantime their attention was on Karua.

And it wasn't just her. Along with Shizu, four more opponents had climbed up the wall of the fortress using «Anker Rope».

Rina's eyes slightly widened when she captured who they're.

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"Fuhahaha! We, the «Best of the Best, the Great Star», have arrived!!"

Gaining *extraordinary* titles left and right, though the person in question would be red in the face to hear about them, the newcomers were «Best of the Meh—ahem, «Best of the Best, the Great Star»!

"Let's go, time to clean up. Do not forget this is the valuable chance you'd been so in need of, and now Zephyr-dono has granted you so. Progress with finesse and you shall be one step closer to your goal."

Shizu appeared next to them, inspiring them with her words.

The quartet had been showing quite an agitated expression, like an employee at the end of his performance review month—except, they'd failed in presenting any noteworthy point about them during the whole season.

And unexpectedly, Zephyr dropped a big chance—an extremely important mission to take down Rina, leader of Class-51, the brain of alliance—that could subvert everyone's opinion about them over match! The sudden heavy duty filled «Best of the Best, the Great Star» with a sense of excitement.

Well, returning to the situation—Zephyr had learned that Karua was back to her feet, reported by black cat, so he *entrusted* Shizu with the *thorough strategy* and the *quartet* to lead the mission. —After all, «Best of the Best, the Great Star» is like the wallflower, whom, after a glance, no one would remember. So their non-existenting presence might help the mission.

But as they say, sometimes thing are better remain unknown. And moreover, though Zephyr could've sent anyone from «Eden», who'd no trouble scaling the wall, the other party would promptly notice them. Since they're like the sun in the dark. It would only be counter productive to their strategy if their plan was to be seen through, and raise their vigilance.

So, coming back to square, the desirable candidate was someone no one would bother with even if caught up, and who could be better than them?

Meanwhile the main operation was taking place at different locations. It's just, while improbable, who knows the fool's luck worked out in their favour and they somehow managed to eliminate Rina... but either way, this was their last chance. And this had at least given them a purpose, and sense of upliftment that they're important to the big picture.

"But of course! We will accomplish this mission, and show everyone we Are the prime candidate for Class-1!"

"Fufu, my arms are throbbing already. I really hadn't expected Zephyr to put us on stage."

"What? No! I had always faith in him. The leader of Class-51, was it? I shall take her down. The victory will be ours."

"So many seasons have passed, yet I see an ignorance mass, toward this Venerable prowess. Ahem, but who is more suitable than myself, the lord of the vanguard. I have no doubt Zephyr has half chosen us due to my strength!"

There were some misunderstandings, and their true thoughts had leaked out, but Shizu concluded they should be enough for the assigned task, and ran her gaze around.

The place they're in was the arbor style corridor, and at the dead centre of it could be seen Rina, the brain of the alliance. Then there was two-handed shielder Tomoyo as her guard, while Karua had forced Akemi and other members of Class-51 to focus on her on the opposite side of the corridor.

*The opponent had 9 people on their side... oh wait, but «Best of the Best, the Great Star» are only four? Uh, err... isn't that double their number? Can they handle it?*

For a moment, Shizu was stumped, but she shook her head and focus on her task. They just to make sure Rina doesn't get to use «Dragon's Miniature Garden». And if that seems impossible, than at least occupy her attention that she didn't get the time to glance at «Dragon's Miniature Garden».

Shizu hurled a casual glance at Zephyr and Ester from above, and announced the beginning of their mission.

"Well then, act according to the plan. Now go!"

" " " "Yes, mam!" " " "

"I must say, even I have been caught blind by your bold strategy. But, you journey ends here. Attack!"

As the both sides commenced the beginning of their battle, «Best of the Best, the Great Star» took their formation, and the three vanguards charged forward with Helck at the tip. Saturn from his rearguard position began with his usual rambling.

"Fuhahahaha! Withstand, and tremble at the feat of this mighty! Unique skill «Grand Magic - Meteor»! Engrave it in your mind, I am Saturn, the guidemaster of «Best of the Best, the Great Star»! And also the who reaps away your futu—(*boom*)—ack!?"

"Who the heck asked you to blabber, moron? Speak less, and make your hands work more!"

However a friendly fire—uhh, coming with 'friendly' intention, it counts as friendly, right?—blasts Saturn from continuing his grandiose speech.

"It's a «Meteor» attack! Raise your defense! «Bone Guard»!"

"I know, «Twin-Wall Defense»!"

The sudden attack caught Rina's team by surprise. However, neither of them were easy persimmons.

Immediately, Tomoyo and one other swordsman with shield and sword in his hand stepped forward to tackle the first strike.

"I gotta say, fighting «Best of the Best, the Great Star» in close-combat atop this fortress wasn't even the last thing I had expected!"

"Yeah, it surprised me too!"

"Fufu, thanks for the praise, but it's a pity that I can't cut any corners, so prepare yourself! «Air Splitting Slash»!"

"Oryyaaaa, step forward who wishes to see the outside of the arena! «Furious Axe»!"

"This Venerable—"

"«Command»! The opponent is «Best of the Best, the Great Star»! They're not someone you need to take seriously, so tackle them calmly!"

"W-what did you say?! You—have you forgotten who this Venerable is?!?"

Well, there were some mishaps—mainly for the respective person—and Helck was cut off from his words, but overall they managed to push the opponent into confusion.

—Or not. Rina's skill «Command» instantly calmed down the boiling emotions of her teammates and it helped them jump to take defense measures swiftly.

Either way, Rina's strategy was thrown off largely. And she was made to follow with an impromptu team. That said, «Best of the Best, the Great Star» were also not exactly known for their preference for details.

"Fufu, that's quite bold of you! But you're not going anywhere! —«Straight Strike»!"

"Orraaaa! Smassshhh! «Destructive Axe»!"

"How naive, «Needle Shield»! «Sword of Rebellion»!"

"Well, sorry to douse water on you, but that's not gonna cut in! «Robust Shield»!"

"Geehh, how could it be!"

Jilong slashes, while Tom swung down his axe, but neither of them could make their opponent's defense formation budge.

The swordsman boy at the lead deflected Jilong attack, and even followed with a counterattack. Meanwhile two-handed shield user Tomoyo invoked her defense guard skill and parried off Tom's attack.

In a mere moment, the alliance team was back to their feet, easily countering their opponent.

This was the effect of «Command» skill. The skill allowed Rina to assess the situation, and appropriately guide teammates to favourable positions. The lack of brain work gives the party more head room to focus on their coordination and all. And that's how, the fragmented team was now a tough shield.

But this wasn't all Rina had for «Best of the Best, the Great Star». She next turn the barrel of her rifle at them.

"—«Crimson Bullet»!"

"This Venerable is still here! «Big Guard»!"

Helck promptly put himself between the direction of the bullet, and hoisted up his big shield. However Rina paid him no heed and continued with her shots.

"—«Quad Magic Bullet»! «Quad Magic Buckshot»! «Short Magic Gun»! —«Delta Canon»! «Beam»!"

"W-what's happening? «Protector's Aura»!"

*Thud-Thud-Thud-Thud-Thud*

Stream of bullets clashed against Helck's shield, and targeted «Best of the Best, the Great Star». But pinching them between a pincer attack, the formation also followed up with their respective attack.

Helck spread him as much as possible to be the shield for his team as he defended against Ranged attack, frontal attack, AoE attack, grenade, consecutive shots and so on. He did succeed, but this was at the sacrifice of his damage.

"Rgh, my HP is...!"

"Helck!?"

A tank isn't limitless, even if their defense is perfect. The accumulated damage overshadowed that aspect for Helck. The damage had been significant since he had tanked everything, and that even included Rina's max level attack, something that far surpassed his LV53's VIT and HP.

And under the relentless attack, Helck found no opening for himself to chug potion etc to recover. As soon as Rina affirmed the collapse of «Best of the Best, the Great Star», she immediately signalled for a counter attack.

"It's now! Attack! «Command Artillery»!"

" " " "Let's do it!!" " " "

"W-what's happening?!"

"T-there's no way this Venerable is...! Noooo——"

Rina saw the opening and tipped the favour completely on their end.

A torrent of attack slammed at «Best of the Best, the Great Star». It was like the mere waves they'd been crashing against had suddenly taken the shape of a tsunami. And under no proper leadership, the impact was shattering.

The assault of «Best of the Best, the Great Star» ended in failure, and Helck was promptly shown the way out of the game.

T/N - Tuesday and Wednesday update.