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Chapter 93 - The Black Moon Swordsman's Analysis and the Final Strategy

My name in the game is Yuto Mikazuki. My alias is "Black Moon Swordsman."

My weapon is the cursed black katana, Oborozuki. My main techniques are Gessen and Eiko-sen. Both are characterized by a "single flash from a high-speed lunge."

Their power, speed, and surprise-attack potential are high, but the problem is their range and sustainability.

"...My attack range is, at best, a two-meter radius."

"Furthermore, I can't use them in rapid succession. Each strike is heavy, so it consumes a lot of stamina..."

In other words, I'm weak against long-range attacks. A protracted battle is disadvantageous.

And right now, what's unfolding before my eyes is a strategy designed to slowly wear me down from a distance.

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"Uoooooooh!!" There it came again. That Fire Troll Inferno, Koni-chan, was throwing fireballs from afar.

Supporting him from behind was the Orc Lord, Defray, with his support and healing magic.

"I see... So they plan to chip away at my stamina while running around."

But something was bothering me.

"They've been... passing through the same corridor over and over again."

It wasn't a coincidence.

Moreover, they never flee toward the exit. On the contrary, they're heading deeper into the dungeon, leading me along with absolute certainty.

"Could it be..."

The dots connected in my mind.

They know my movements and my attack range.

Based on that knowledge, they are deliberately luring me into a single, straight corridor, the very place where my techniques would be most advantageous.

"You guys... you're not running away. You're bringing the 'prey' to me."

That straight corridor near the throne. There, the enemy's massive bodies wouldn't be able to evade.

"Let's do this."

Yuto gripped the hilt of his katana.

The moonlight of murderous intent dwelled in his eyes.

Meanwhile: Koni-chan and Defray

"Hey, are we really doing it? That crappy technique..." Koni-chan said with a grimace.

"We're doing it. Mamoru told us, right? It's our job to lure Yuto to a place where he can easily land a hit."

"But that's the legendary technique of shame where I have to unleash fire and a fart from my butt at the same time... It's so embarrassing."

"Have courage, Koni-chan! Your fart will save the world!!"

"Ugh... What a mortifying strategy...!!"

The two secretly began preparations for their final "combo move."

It was a desperate diversionary tactic to lead him to that single corridor. Operation name: Final Burning Hip.

Mamoru's final instructions. And until the moment Yuto's black blade would shine. Everything was just setting the stage.

After running three laps around the Hobgoblin's cave, the Flee-rathon tournament was finally heading for its winning lap toward the throne. It was Defray, Koni-chan, and Yuto, the Black Moon Swordsman.