"I didn't expect the road to Fortress [GreatBridge] to be an adventure in itself. We seem to have spent a lot of time." Looking at the completely dark sky, Yoshino said, somewhat helplessly.
"Indeed. Because of a certain idiot leader, a place that should have taken only a few hours to reach, we got lost four times. In the end, it was only with Yoshino's guidance that we arrived here by nightfall. Otherwise, we wouldn't have arrived until dawn the next day." Al said with a smile. Their leader seemed to have a poor sense of direction; he would get lost even on easy paths.
"Hahaha! I think we should change the leader of our Red Wings! Nagi is simply too unreliable!" Jack Lakan said with a loud laugh. He didn't care about getting lost. He just wanted to see Nagi make a fool of himself. "I recommend Yoshino as our new leader, then everyone will be convinced."
"Hmm~ that works too. Yoshino is very strong and has a good personality. She doesn't cause trouble for others and has helped us solve many problems. I agree to make Yoshino the leader." Embracing his beloved sword, Konoe Eishun stroked his chin and thought for a few seconds. This was indeed a good idea.
"Oh, I have no objections. In fact, I'd be delighted if Yoshino became the leader," Al said, fanning the flames. Seguto nodded in agreement from the side, indicating he approved of the choice.
"Hey! Are you guys trying to rebel? Trying to usurp my position? Do you want to fight?" Nagi looked at these guys who were trying to snatch his leader's seat, his face full of displeasure. So what if he got lost a few times? He was just lost on the path of life, that's all. And who doesn't make a few mistakes? He just had no sense of direction; he wasn't an idiot.
After some pre-battle banter, they arrived near the GreatBridge fortress and gazed at it. Jack Lakan said casually, "This fortress looks pretty good. It would be difficult for ordinary Magicians to attack it head-on. It's just that those guys from the Alliance were actually conquered so easily by the enemy. They really are a bunch of useless guys."
"Hahaha~ Now it's time for our Red Wings to act! Everyone! Let's go reclaim the GreatBridge fortress now!" Nagi laughed heartily, as if he were only facing a group of small fries. But when did you become a hot-blooded youth? Isn't your setting supposed to be an idiot?
As usual, everyone ignored their leader's nonsensical words. They all gathered to discuss their strategy for the GreatBridge fortress.
"Now, let's discuss how we're going to attack the GreatBridge fortress later," Al said.
"Hmm, do you all have any ideas?" Konoe Eishun asked. He wasn't a mastermind; he'd rather leave such brain-intensive tasks to others.
"Why don't we just charge in, take out those guys, and reclaim the fortress? Why bother discussing it here? Just go in and defeat everyone, right?" Jack Lakan said with a hint of impatience. For him, a straightforward fight was the most exhilarating! Such roundabout methods were not as convenient as direct action.
"Rejected. This time, there are only six of us. We need to plan carefully," Al immediately vetoed Jack Lakan's thoughtless suggestion. "You should know that the GreatBridge fortress is not so easy to conquer, otherwise the Empire wouldn't have used large-scale transfer magic. A direct attack is simply too unwise."
"Um... that, I have an idea. Can everyone listen to my opinion?" Yoshino, who had been observing, raised her hand and spoke.
"Oh? Does Yoshino have a good idea? Tell us and share it with everyone," Nagi, who had been feeling depressed from being ignored by everyone, recovered upon hearing Yoshino's words.
"Hmm. Nagi, you are a Magic Swordsman and can handle various battle situations alone. Lacan, you have also trained your body to its peak. So, the two of you will attack head-on to draw the enemy's firepower. Master Seguto and I are Magicians, so we will provide cover from the side. As for Al and Eishun, they will guard the rear. Is that okay?" Yoshino proposed.
"Hmm, good. It's decided then." Everyone thought about it and realized this was indeed the best plan.
"Hahaha!!! Finally, I can have a big fight! Six people against a fortress, it feels so exciting no matter how you think about it!" Jack Lakan excitedly waved his hands.
"Alright! Since the battle plan is ready, let's go now! Red Wings! Charge!" Nagi waved his hand forward and was the first to rush out.
"Oh, King of the High Palace standing in the sky!! Obey the contract! Listen to my command! Come forth! Destroyer Giant God! Burn away the mighty thunder that has stood for ages! Shine! Roar! Transform into a hundred, a thousand rushing currents! Thousand Thunders!" Nagi immediately used his most proficient, highest-grade lightning magic, 'Thousand Thunders.' Under this attack, a chorus of wails erupted from the GreatBridge fortress.
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