Ch.330[Episode 330] Reverse World – Region 3

According to commanders who have already conquered Area 3, the Mirror World’s Area 3 was a place that tested a commander’s capabilities.

Area 3 consisted of more than 100 rounds, with each round treated as a stage.

To unlock Area 4, one needed to clear at least 20 rounds, and additional stars could be earned by clearing 35 rounds and 50 rounds.

And the more stages one cleared beyond 50 rounds, the more rewards they would receive.

“But my best record so far is only 12 rounds.”

Captain Elang said gloomily while scribbling something in the air.

She seemed to be creating a temporary echelon with Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica.

“I spent all my resources, so I couldn’t strengthen the android girls.”

Captain Elang looked apologetically at the android girls.

“Don’t worry. We’ll do well this time!”

“That’s right. We have new members this time, so we’ll definitely be able to clear it.”

“Yeah.”

The android girls, noticing Captain Elang’s mood, tried to comfort her.

“Rather than comfort, just survive well in the stages…”

“T-That’s…”

Captain Elang told the android girls that she needed stage clearance rather than comfort, and the android girls trailed off, looking troubled.

They knew that with their current abilities, anything beyond stage 12 would be difficult.

“Well, we’ve agreed to help, so don’t worry.”

“Right. We’ll hold out at least until round 50, so don’t worry.”

“…I hope so.”

Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica spoke to Captain Elang as if it wouldn’t be difficult at all.

Captain Elang nodded at their words, but she didn’t have much expectation.

She knew that most commanders couldn’t even pass round 35, and only a very small number of commanders barely managed to clear round 35.

Above all, Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica were classified as tanks.

She would acknowledge Sir Dominic’s amazing defensive capabilities shown in the prologue, but as for other stats… well, that was still unknown.

“Ah, done. I’ve created a temporary deck with Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica’s contacts. This deck should be enough to clear 20 rounds.”

Captain Elang finally finished organizing the echelon.

It was a very simple party consisting of three android girls, Sir Dominic, and Sir Dominica.

“But they’re expensive… both of you cost 6…”

Captain Elang’s expression darkened as she looked at the cost displayed on the deck.

A cost of 6 was quite expensive.

Moreover, Sir Dominica required additional cost due to her special skill [Shock and Awe].

Captain Elang had been momentarily blinded by their high tier of 4-star, but now she wondered if it might be better to use decent 2-star or 3-star units instead.

Aren’t they a bit expensive for casual use? That was Captain Elang’s thought.

Of course, this was because Captain Elang didn’t yet know Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica’s true abilities.

Having already formed the deck, Captain Elang sighed heavily as if there was no choice and said to Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica:

“Please let me know when you’re ready. I’ll move us to the Mirror World right away.”

“We’re ready.”

“Yes. We can go anytime.”

Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica immediately nodded at Captain Elang’s words, saying they were ready.

They were always prepared to fight.

“Good. Then let’s go right away.”

Captain Elang opened the path to Area 3 of the Mirror World in response to Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica’s answer.

With a bit of anxiety in her heart.

…

Could Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica really be worth their cost?

Could they really help clear beyond 20 rounds?

Captain Elang’s inner anxiety disappeared in an instant.

More precisely, all her worries melted away the moment she deployed Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica on the field.

[Sir Dominic enters the battlefield! All allies take 13.5% less damage!]

[Sir Dominica enters the battlefield! Special ability [Shock and Awe] activates with additional cost consumption!]

[Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica are on the battlefield simultaneously. Receiving [Legend of Feralant] synergy!]

[[Legend of Feralant] synergy increases all stats of Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica by 10%.]

[With Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica deployed on the battlefield, Seed Alice appears on the battlefield!]

“That looks like a boss?”

“I’ll hold it back! Alice! Ready to fire!”

“Ah, yes!”

Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica instantly dealt with the boss monster that had just appeared from the twisted gate.

While Sir Dominic held the boss monster in place with the stun effect on his shield, Sir Dominica and Seed Alice took care of it.

In this way, they had already cleared 10 rounds.

Captain Elang couldn’t believe how quickly the rounds were passing.

She had managed to clear round 10 a few times herself, but never this easily.

“Is this… what a 4-star is…?”

Captain Elang gazed at Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica with admiring eyes.

In those eyes, all doubt from earlier had vanished, replaced only by amazement and awe.

Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica dominated the battlefield with their high stats, simple but powerful traits, and special abilities.

And that’s not all. Look at Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica’s appearance. Armor made of gold, silver, and platinum, almost like…

“…He’s a god…!”

Aren’t they godlike?

Based on what they had shown so far, their combined cost of 12 seemed trivial.

Captain Elang had doubts about Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica until just now, but as the battle continued, those doubts disappeared, replaced by firm belief.

The belief that Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica would clear Area 3 and lead her to Area 4.

That belief was soon rewarded.

Sir Dominic, Sir Dominica, and Alice quickly succeeded in clearing 20 rounds.

They had passed the minimum requirement to access Area 4.

Captain Elang was so happy about this that she shouted to Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica:

“Thank you, Sir Dominic! And Sir Dominica! Thanks to you, I can now go to Area 4!”

Captain Elang was so happy that she even started cheering.

“Now let’s stop here and go to Area 4. Thank you for your help!”

Captain Elang was eager to go to Area 4 right away.

Is that why? Captain Elang was about to give up on additional stages right there.

However, Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica seemed to have different thoughts than Captain Elang.

“…Things are just getting good, so how about we continue a bit more?”

“Right. Shouldn’t we at least try to clear round 35?”

“What?”

Unlike Captain Elang’s thoughts, Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica were quite enjoying the current situation.

Opportunities to fight to their heart’s content were rare, after all.

That’s why when Captain Elang tried to end it, Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica desperately tried to stop her.

“Think about it. You’ve hired us for free once, isn’t it a waste to end at just 20 rounds?”

“That’s right. Since we’ve come this far, shouldn’t we aim for maximum efficiency?”

Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica enticed Captain Elang with quite plausible words.

In fact, there was nothing wrong with what they said.

It was true that wasting this one-time opportunity through contact exchange would be too wasteful, and it did seem a bit much to only do 20 rounds with high-quality personnel like Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica.

Captain Elang had been hasty in her desire to quickly reach Area 4, but thinking about it, Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica were right.

Above all, Sir Dominica’s next words sealed Captain Elang’s decision.

“Didn’t you say you were short on resources to strengthen the androids? Wouldn’t it be good to clear as many stages as possible to gather resources?”

“You’re right.”

Captain Elang nodded at Sir Dominica’s words.

Indeed, Captain Elang currently had no resources for enhancements.

With that, Captain Elang changed her mind and decided to listen to Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica.

“T-Then until round 35…”

“That’s what I was waiting to hear.”

Sir Dominic nodded with a bright smile at Captain Elang’s words.

“Then, can you press the start button now?”

Sir Dominica had already taken her stance, ready to face new enemies.

“Before this feeling fades away, I want to continue a bit more.”

A light flashed in Sir Dominic and Sir Dominica’s eyes.

A light full of happiness… no, a light that looked joyful.