The plain on the west side of the second main block "Ulbas" is a dangerous area inhabited by a large number of bison monsters, but these guys are only dangerous due to their large numbers, and they are quite single in terms of attack methods, so this area is very suitable for the newly formed team to run in.

At this moment, these herd bison monsters were 'humming' against the grass, staring at the five-person team that 'provoked' them with red eyes.

……

"Drink, ——!"

With a fierce momentum, Asuna, who used the Rapier Thrust technique, easily reduced the two bison who were fighting the strikers into pieces.

“——【switch】！”

Shouting alternating slogans, Naoba and Lanzi, who had drawn their long swords in tacit agreement, rushed out from behind them.

The blades flickered, and the two attacked from both sides at the same time, disrupting their formation, beginning to reduce the number of bison.

Immediately after, in the face of the scattered bison herd, Celica and Yuki, who were in charge of harvesting, quickly swept away the guys who had slipped through the net.

It's a perfect fit!

“……”

It's just that after seeing the monsters that were easily solved by the combination of everyone, Yuki nodded his head with some distress.

Although everyone's strength and cooperation in the past few days can be said to have improved rapidly, she always feels as if something is missing.

That's why she gave up the striker position to Asuna and stood on the back to observe.

After all, if she came to make a move, it wouldn't make sense for them to run in.

"Xiaoyou, is there any problem?"

Coming to Yuki's side, Lanzi asked with some confusion.

She thinks they work well together.

Everyone else stopped and looked at Yuki at this time, because the most 'authoritative' person here was this brooding black-haired girl.

"Hmm......"

“……”

"Ah——!h

Accidentally heard the cheers coming, and looked at the team that had just finished the battle in the distance, Yuki's eyes widened slightly, and he looked like he suddenly realized.

Seeing the armored man standing at the front of the line, she finally figured out where the discord was.

Their squad doesn't have an avant-garde!

Because at present, the low-level monsters are not very strong in order to allow newcomers to adapt quickly, and in the face of girls who choose the biased attack of the thin sword and one-handed sword, the threat is actually not great.

You can even rely on level suppression like Asuna to break the opponent with one blow.

But these are not comparable to boss fights.

Even Yuki herself can't do it to the extent of knocking down the floor boss with one blow.

Then in the case that they can only injure rather than kill, what they have to face next is a more violent counterattack from the monster.

Although the girls themselves can use their 'skills' and 'awareness' to shorten the stiffness period indefinitely, Lanzi can't do it, so they can only resume their actions according to the game's settings.

If the boss comes to you at this time, the result is obvious.

After the idea of the avant-garde was proposed, the other four also seriously considered it.

This is a really important question, because if they want to continue their quest, they will definitely encounter situations where they need someone to stand in the way.

And short swords, rapiers, and one-handed swords are undoubtedly not suitable for this role.

“…… Otherwise, I'll change jobs. ”

"Well, I can too."

Asuna, who was already accustomed to the rapian, would definitely lose more than worth the loss of switching to the shield sword, and the petite Celica would be even more inappropriate.

So Lanzi and Naoba raised their hands at the same time, and only them who used a single sword could pass over more smoothly here.

As for Yuki, of course, it's okay, but no one will give up this huge combat power to let her switch to Meat Shield, so I don't think about it.

“……”

Estimating the gains and losses, Yuki shook his head and immediately made a suggestion.

"Anyway, there is still a day or so before the start of tomorrow's raiders, so we might as well go back to the town to find out if there are any guards who haven't formed a team."

When you go up the floor, you may not be able to find the unteamed Meat Shield Warriors, and it will be more difficult to run in at that time, so it is better to try your luck here.

Anyway, the upper limit of the team's formation is six, and they are still one short of one, so it's really not okay to consider letting them transfer to one.

Seeing that everyone agreed to this decision, Yuki made a rare playful addition.

"Of course, it's limited to female players."

Then, as expected, it was approved by all his companions.

……

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The day before the start of the strategy, the gathering place of "Ulbas" players became lively at some point, and a news began to circulate.

"Hey, do you know the recruitment in that square?"

"Ahh I'm about to go there! ”

"Haha, forget it, people only need female players."

"Hmmm! What a pity! ”

“……”

Similar conversations continue to unfold among players, seemingly about a certain squad recruiting members.

……

On the edge of the large round square, a petite and cute girl with short hair and two ponytails stood on the edge of a flower bed, holding a sign with an embarrassed face that read "Recruit avant-garde players (only female players)".

"It's rude."

“…… Alas. ”

Not far away, on the vacant field, Asuna once again defeated a player who had come to apply amid the cheers of the onlookers, and Asuna pulled the other party up with a wry smile on her face.

"Next, do you want to give it a try?"

As if rejuvenated, Asuna, who had already defeated one conscriptor after another, continued to speak loudly.

Compared with the lifeless appearance before, such a strong chestnut-haired girl has a feeling of being 'alive'.

But...... Isn't it a bit too much?

There are already few female players, so who will apply if this continues!

"Well, Asuna, has she forgotten our purpose......?"

Sitting on the side steps propping up his cheeks, Yuki moved his lips.

They're here to recruit avant-garde players, just test them out, not to set up the ring......

"Uh-he-he-he........."

Smiled awkwardly as well, Lanzi and Naoba probably didn't expect it.

“…… Well, we're looking for female avant-garde players, right? I'm kind of a front row, can I try it? ”

Just as Yuki and the others were discussing who was going to replace Asuna, a girl with pink hair and armed with a war mallet and a round shield walked out of the crowd, but she was a little unsure when she saw Asuna like that.

"Well, no problem."

Nodding, Asuna, who was in high spirits, drew her thin sword briskly.

"Okay! My name is Lizbet, please advise. ”

"Asuna, please advise."

（…… ）

（…… Liz Bert? ）

Yuki, who heard the name, subconsciously raised his head.

After confirming the visitor, she hurriedly beckoned Naoba and Lanzi to get up and go over.

I've let go of so many 'nameless names', and it's hard to have a 'name and surname', but I can't miss it.

……

"Woo...... Obviously, everyone took turns to lift the ......"

Holding the sign alone, Sirika wanted to cry and looked at the friends who seemed to have forgotten herself.

She doesn't have a hobby of being watched!