However, my job is only to cast spells similar to swamps, which is indeed a bit boring. Yes, I did tell them that I can create swamps.
As a result, I really became a King-level mage who, as a center-back, hid behind and used the Mud Swamp spell to influence the Desert Dragon's operations.
"Um... if the Desert Dragon breaks through to the vanguard, can I join the battle as well...?"
So I tentatively offered to speak.
"What do you mean! Are you saying that the captain and the others aren't capable of holding off the desert dragon?"
"No...no...I mean, if the battle escalates into a frontline conflict, can I join the fight?"
"Do you know what actions the vanguard might take? What if you rashly cast a spell and accidentally attack one of the vanguard's members?"
"Um... well, after I hold off the desert dragon, I can at least support your attack, right?"
"Do you really love showing off that much? Just because you're a King-level mage doesn't make you any special. Don't you know that mages need to conserve their magic power if it turns into a protracted war? Your job is simply to create a swamp to slow down the desert dragon! Why do you have to do such pointless things!"
"Well... if the desert dragon charges at me, I can at least launch an attack, right?"
"You're charging in and you're not running away! Are you waiting to be eaten by the desert dragon?"
"I……"
"What are you! You show-off brat."
"you……"
"What... Just do your job. Have you never participated in a raid before? You have no basic common sense, you're just a brat who acts rashly. I really don't know why the captain brought you in!"
"Ugh... that damn girl! She's driving me crazy!"
Yes, in conclusion, I put forward a variety of viewpoints, but without exception, they were all rejected by Yuna.
Although I understand that I shouldn't do anything that would disrupt team harmony, this guy's constant nitpicking really annoyed me.
Since joining the crusade, I don't remember doing anything to annoy her. Even when others make similar suggestions, she remains silent. But when it comes to me, she uses her foul mouth to say that I'm no good at this or that.
"Be patient...be patient..."
Once this mission is completed, Yuna and I will be complete strangers. If we meet again in the future, we can just pretend we don't know each other. There's no need to get so worked up at a time like this.
After all, in such missions, teamwork and cooperation become especially important. If a teammate dies because of a disagreement, one would feel guilty for the rest of their life.
"So just do what the captain tells you to do, and don't do anything unnecessary that slows us down."
"yes."
Although teamwork is especially important, Yuna doesn't seem to care about the cooperation between us, which is more like that between center-backs.
"It doesn't matter."
I'm quite confident in my abilities. Even if the desert dragon really comes charging at me, I'll just listen to Yuna and run away.
If she were to be accidentally captured by a dragon...
"That would be wonderful! Absolutely delightful!"
This is a good opportunity to deflate her arrogance and make her understand how important teamwork is.
It seems the vice-captain placed her at center-back so that she could learn to cooperate with others.
Thinking about it that way, the vice-captain really put a lot of thought into it. However, Yuna is completely incapable of thinking that way; she just throws tantrums.
“Yuna, everything should be done in moderation. Even if you don’t want to cooperate with others, there’s no need to target Leon like this.”
"Who's targeting him... He's just a little kid, and he doesn't speak respectfully at all. I'm practically his senior."
"Huh...? Who gave you the audacity to act as my senior?"
I really couldn't bear the explanation that came after Vice Captain Ogura reprimanded Yuna.
Yuna is indeed much older than me, but she really doesn't deserve the title of "senior." She lacks both the maturity and composure of an adventurer and the awareness and understanding expected of a team member. To put it simply...
She's just a spoiled brat who throws tantrums!
What a childish brat, even more immature than me!
She actually called herself my senior. If she had shown me even a little respect, I might have accepted it, but now, it's completely impossible. My first impression of her has been shattered.
"Enough, Yuna! Leon was just offering his opinions like any other person, all in an effort to contribute more to the campaign. You still haven't said you weren't targeting him?"
"I...I really didn't...But he was wrong too, so why am I the only one to blame..."
“I’m not blaming you… Yuna… You have to understand that once you’re on the battlefield, even strangers can be someone you can rely on. As an adventurer, Leon’s attitude is fairly normal. If he encountered someone with your temperament, do you think he would still speak to you so calmly?”
"I……"
"Besides, you weren't exactly respectful when you spoke to us..."
"It was my fault……"
"Even if you dislike someone, you can't just do whatever you want... You have to hide when you need to. We still need to discuss strategy, so let's not make the atmosphere too tense..."
"I'm...I'm sorry..."
In short, it seems that only the vice-captain can suppress Yuna.
Although it's unclear what their relationship is, it's evident that they've likely worked together on numerous projects.
Of course, when she apologized, she first glared at me fiercely, then turned to the other adventure teams.
I naturally understood that I wasn't part of it, and in any case, I didn't expect her to apologize to me.
Captain Nighold seemed unable to control Yuna either, and looked at me awkwardly from the side.
"Problem child!"
I've finally found the right word to describe Yuna. Yes, in this other world of swords and magic, the term "problem child" is most fitting.
This isn't the first time I've encountered such problem children.
Ilotti of the Croggs family.
Isabel of the Albad family.
And Leah.
And then there's Yuna, whom I've met recently.
Yes, the above four are all considered problem children I've encountered so far.
Although the four people are unrelated, they have very obvious things in common.
He has a terrible temper, speaks without any manners, and likes to yell and shout whenever he wants.
"...Ugh...this is really a headache."
Hopefully this is the last time.
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After the meeting, Nighold will disperse everyone, leaving two people to keep watch to prevent attacks from other monsters, while the rest will return to the dragon carriage to rest and prepare for the night's raid.
I don't know if it's because children digest things quickly, but I feel a strong urge to urinate at this time.
So I found a place that was a little further away and somewhat sheltered to relieve myself.
Just as I was relaxing, a man suddenly walked in this direction.
It's Captain Nighold.
To be honest, I don't like going to the bathroom with other people. It gives me a strange feeling, and my wildly open bladder tends to tighten up a bit.
But Nighold didn't take it seriously. After confirming that the location was well hidden, he unzipped his pants and pulled out a huge thing to relieve himself along with me.
"This guy's... was it created by magic?"
Of course, things that don't match one's appearance at all can be quite shocking to me, since they defy common sense.
"Who could withstand something like that?"
"I'm afraid it's really not true..."
"I'm sorry..."
While I was lost in thought, he suddenly apologized to me, and his eyes inadvertently glanced down at my crotch. I instinctively covered myself, so he couldn't see it at all.
Why the sudden apology?
“Yuna… she doesn’t have any bad intentions. It’s just that she was betrayed by a man who was also a center-back when she was carrying out a previous mission, so she is very reluctant to cooperate with others.”
"Hmm? Do troubled children also have such experiences?"
"Why is Nighold telling me all this? That's probably Yuna's secret, isn't it? Is it really okay to tell me about a temporary teammate like this?"
"In short, Yuna... didn't mean anything by it, so I hope you don't overthink it."
"Don't worry... I didn't think too much about it. If possible, I will protect her."
"That would be best. I trust you."
In short, Yuna's image was somewhat salvaged because of this.
Ultimately, I don't dislike her; it's just that her attitude does make people feel repulsed.
Looking back now, Yuna's words weren't entirely unreasonable.
As a mage, preserving some magic power is indeed basic common sense. Judging from her appearance, she probably hasn't reached A-rank strength, mostly due to the team's situation.
However, it must be said that she did learn a lot from the vice-captain, Oguragi, and this is probably one of them, since Yuna is not a magician.
It's really rare for girls to choose a profession like spearman, including Lia (the archer) whom I met before.
In this world, swordsmanship and magic seem to be the most common professions, since every adventure party has someone with these skills, but professions like spearmen and archers are quite rare.
Is it similar to the saying that there are 360 professions, and every profession can produce an expert?
Back at the camp, I found Yuna wiping her spear. I was thinking of going up to apologize properly, since I had indeed wronged her before, but her cold glare deterred me, so I could only go back to the dragon carriage to rest.
After all, following our discussion, we decided to set off before sunset, as we wouldn't be able to muster any energy without a proper rest.
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