“This is… amazing.”

Upon arriving at the battlefield, I couldn’t help but sigh.

The massive outbreak of White Wolves.

As Elisa had mentioned, it really is an unbelievable number.

Fifty, a hundred… no, there are probably even more.

“Damn…!”
“This is troublesome…!”

The adventurers currently engaged in battle seem to be struggling as well. Some have even temporarily retreated to heal their wounds.

It’s not surprising.

Even though they are mid-level adventurers, against these numbers, they are at a disadvantage.

If anything, even B-rank adventurers would probably be hard-pressed.

“You… Arios-kun!”

Suddenly, a voice called out to me.

Yuya.

The B-rank adventurer I met just recently.

“Thank goodness… It’s reassuring that you’re here!”

He seemed greatly relieved.

After what happened yesterday, it seems he’s started to rely on me.

In fact, Yuya appears to have sustained injuries all over his body. He could still fight, but his limit must be near.

“Ray. Holy magic.”

“Got it!”

When I spoke, Ray immediately activated her holy magic. A gentle glow enveloped Yuya’s body, gradually healing his wounds.

“Y-You… you’re a user of holy magic…?”

“Yeah. It’ll take some time to fully recover, so stay still.”

“R-Right. But you… you look familiar…”

“Hehe, it’s just your imagination.”

While listening to their exchange, I observed the battlefield.

— We’re being pushed back.

Against over a hundred White Wolves, there are only about 20 adventurers. Individually, the adventurers are stronger, but as mentioned before, White Wolves excel in teamwork.

“Woaaaaoooooo!”
“Woaaaaoooooooon!”

These howls boost both the attack and defense abilities of the White Wolves. That alone is troublesome, but we also see other White Wolves rushing to aid their dying comrades. This is a battle we can’t win like this.

“Ugh… This is…”

“This is tough…”

In fact, the adventurers seem to be really struggling. At this rate, we’ll lose.

…Hmm.

In that case, I’ll fight seriously too.

Skill 《Cheat Code Manipulation》 activated.

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Available cheat codes list:

• Attack Power Up (Small)
• Full Use of Fire Elemental Magic
• Visualization of Target’s Health

――――――

I choose the ability 《Health Visualization》.

The most effective strategy would be to eliminate the weakened White Wolves first.

If we can break their coordination, the White Wolves won’t be much of a challenge.

“……”

The moment the skill was activated, familiar gauges appeared before my eyes.

Hmm.

The remaining health varies significantly between them.

There are even monsters with red health bars — barely any health left.

I’ll start with them.

I slightly lowered my stance and touched the hilt of the sacred sword Levatein.

Zzzzt.

Just like before, a cold shock ran through my whole body.

“……Oh!”

Incredible.

It’s as if the sword itself has a will of its own.

This pressure is extraordinary.

“That’s right, Arios-kun. The White Wolves are heavily strengthened by their howls, so be careful—”

Behind me, Yuya muttered something, but I was too focused to care.

Sharpening my senses, I dashed forward.

――Edge Source Eryen Style.

First Form.

True Speed Slash.

“Oooooooooo!!”

I slashed at a nearby dying White Wolf and immediately ran towards the next target.

“……!”

The slashed White Wolf fell without even letting out a scream.

In just one second, I cut down two White Wolves.

I only delivered one strike each, but the target was always the dying monsters. That should be enough.

Now, I just need to deal with the healthy White Wolves.

— And that’s what I thought.

“……Huh?”

Hey.

Hold on.

Wait a second.

The White Wolf I hadn’t even slashed yet is frozen solid.

“……No way.”

The slight chill I felt when I swung the sword.

Could it be that this sword is freezing all the monsters around the target as well…?

Before I knew it, only a few White Wolves remained alive.

The relatively healthy ones were now frozen solid by the sacred sword Levatein.

“This is insane…”

Even I couldn’t help but be amazed by this strength.