Reborn Soul Master: The Rogue's Counterattack

"Matthias, second year. Please take care of me."

Mathias scoffed and shook Cardin's hand.

"No, why is it that senior..."

Cardin scoffed at Mathias as Professor Chris approached him and placed his hand on his shoulder.

"I called him. Matthias is a veteran who has been to the Dark Elf Forest. He is also suitable for a small elite team."

"Someone from the Dark Elf Forest?"

As Cardin panicked, Blanche cautiously stepped aside and bowed to Mathias.

"Hello, senior. I'm Blanche from the first year."

"Ah, are you that Blanche?"

Hearing Blanche's words, Mathias turned his gaze towards her.

"That Blanche?"

Blanche frowned and looked unhappy.

"He is very famous among the second years. It is said that the magic genius of the Douglas family has enrolled."

Matthias said with a cheerful smile, and perhaps because of the content, his frown relaxed.

"Please take care of me, Senior Mathias. I've heard a lot of stories."

Blanche greeted him respectfully, and Mathias responded politely.

"Please take care of me too."

After Cardin, Blanche and Mathias finished greeting each other, Professor Chris said to the three of them.

"Then, these three people will go to the Duchy of Florian in 12 days to carry out the commission of Duchess Florian."

Professor Chris said this seriously, and the three students straightened their backs and listened to him attentively.

"Of course, Mathias will be the captain of this team. You two should listen carefully to what Mathias says."

Professor Chris briefly explained the Duchess's commission.

"There are two things to be careful of. One is the people who covet the items to be transported, and the other is the dark elves."

To pass through the Dark Elf Forest, the danger level reaches a high level.

"Are dark elves such a dangerous race?"

The Monster Manual also mentions dark elves, but since I have never seen one, I cannot estimate how dangerous it is.

"Because the danger is high, we must be perfectly prepared. Plus, if we enter the Dark Elf Forest without any preparation, there is a high chance that we will never return."

Professor Chris turned his gaze to Mathias.

"Matthias. Take these two guys for mission preparation training after dinner."

"Yes, I understand."

"You are an experienced senior, I believe you will do well."

Professor Chris seemed to believe that Mathias was trustworthy and smiled. Mathias also nodded dignifiedly, responding to his trust.

after awhile.

Cardin, Blanche, and Mathias gathered in a corner of the training ground and sat.

"Today is not so much about training as it is about telling me what we are going to do and what kind of place the Dark Elf Forest is."

Mathias used tree branches to draw pictures on the training ground floor.

"During the battle, each of us will be responsible for different tasks. First, I will be in charge of the front."

Matthias drew a small circle and wrote his name.

"Blanche is at the back. Since they are magicians, it's better to fight in the safest place, right?"

"Yes."

"And Cardin. Just assist me and protect Branch. This is our position during the battle."

The location is simple and the tasks to be performed are also simple.

"Reconnaissance, surveillance, and guard missions are usually performed by scouts, but this time I want you to do it, Cardan. Is that okay?"

"Yes. Sure."

After summoning the Undead to conduct reconnaissance, just listen to the report.

Although they were assigned a reconnaissance mission, it was not dangerous and could instead help determine the team's route in a stable manner.

"Blanche, just use the magic appropriately according to the situation. The defensive magic is only for you. Cardin and I will survive on our own."

"understood."

Cardin and Blanche didn't ask any questions, but just nodded. Mathias smiled with satisfaction and started drawing again.

Whizzing.

This time I drew pointed ears on the side.

"Dark elves live in groups and hate humans. They hate humans more than elves do."

The following description is about the dark elves.

"He prefers swords to bows and arrows, and has an average strength exceeding that of a five-star knight. He means he is a threat to you two."

It is a very dangerous enemy for magicians and necromancers who are weak in close combat.

"They are also fast and agile, so they are not easily hit by magic. And some of them can use curses and magic."

The more I listen, the more I feel that he is a formidable opponent.

"The scariest thing is that the dark elves move at a certain distance. If you miss one in battle, you will be surrounded quickly."

Hearing this, Blanche swallowed.

"So Cardan, your role is important. We try not to meet the dark elves and go through the forest."

If he wasn't fighting the dark elves, he had to sneak out of the forest without being spotted.

"But what if we meet?"

Blanche asked, raising her hand cautiously, and Mathias answered with a brief sigh.

"We can only run away. It's impossible for the three of us to fight the dark elves and win."

"Senior has been there too. Didn't he fight against the dark elves?"

This time it was Cardin who asked the question.

"I went there before for training, but I barely made it back alive. We were no match at all."