My Glasses Will Be Able to Conquer the Whole World, I Suppose

Chapter 215 – Glasses Boy Discusses Tomorrow’s Strategy

“… Is this okay?”

“Hmm.”

“I think it should be fine, but you never know until you try it out.”

The monster hunting team had finished their dinner, and only I and Geodine remained behind for further discussion.

We were the only ones in the first-floor hall.

Occasionally, someone would come in to head towards the baths, either the ones outside or the ones in the orphanage, but they would just greet us and pass by.

I wanted to take a bath too, but the discussion was dragging on.

It must have been getting fairly late into the night by now.

Considering the makeup of the assassination team, straightforward tactics wouldn’t work. They’d be prepared for any easily anticipated moves.

So, I figured we needed some slightly unconventional thinking.

The range of action and exploration is vast.

We’ll all scatter once we’re on-site.

There’s no way to report back to the leader and receive instructions one by one, so unless we go beyond the opponent’s expectations from the start, we won’t stand a chance.

In that case, it’s hard to imagine anyone but Chace being the key point…

“Did you grow up in an assassin facility too?”

…Huh?

“You did too? Who were you with?”

“Eorazel, Harriatan, and Caro, I guess.”

Ah, the elite facility where Lisse was raised. I think Cherry was there until a certain point too.

“Actually, I think you’re from the same scouting background as me.”

By the way, his gift is “seeing.”

He possesses the rare gift of “Great Mage,” which wasn’t detailed in the books that mentioned gifts, but it seems he’s proficient in various types of magic without a specific specialty.

Well, if I had to describe it, he gives off the vibe of being a jack-of-all-trades, but I don’t really know for sure.

I can’t ask him directly, “What does your gift entail?” or anything like that, after all.

“Oh, really? That’s unexpected.”

He said, looking surprised.

“Is there something strange?”

“Well, there are a lot of strange things… Oh, sorry.”

No, it’s fine. I’ve come to realize I might be a bit different myself. Perhaps I’m leaning more towards the unconventional due to always being around my sister. Growing up avoiding her might have led to me becoming a rather unusual person, whether I like it or not.

Anyway, it’s just my nature, so I can’t really help it.

“…I’m always thinking about things I haven’t considered. I thought you must have learned something specialized. What kind of life have you led to come up with these ideas?”

By “these ideas,” he meant the various aspects of the plan.

The foundation was based on my ideas, but we refined the details together.

“I’m a hunter. I used to think about setting traps for prey all the time, so maybe that’s why.”

Using traps allowed me to catch animals and monsters that I couldn’t catch with just my skills back then.

I remember that time when all I could think about was traps.

And for some reason, my sister often fell for them.

When I went to check on the traps I set, sometimes I’d find Horn stuck in a pitfall trap, fast asleep.

What was that all about, in the end?

It’s still a mystery to this day.

…No, I’m thinking too much about my sister’s actions. Trying to rationalize everything will drive me crazy.

“A hunter…? Oh, like an adventurer from Krozheit?”

“No, a real one… Well, never mind.”

Seems like my head is a bit tired. I answered casually when asked, which is unusual for me. Normally, I’d deflect with a “It’s none of your business” kind of response.

…Actually, I might get along with Geodine after all.

He’s not pushy, rough, or forceful. He’s the type I find easy to get along with.

I’m not really comfortable with someone like Belge.

I really want to ask him about sauces and spices, but I can’t seem to take that first step with him.

“I think the plan is good as it is.”

With that, I got up from my seat. The discussion was over, and I wanted to take a bath.

“Explain it to everyone tomorrow. If it functions properly, there shouldn’t be any one-sided losses.”

If we can outmaneuver Hydra and the others, it’ll be a swift victory.

Today’s revenge should be satisfying.

“Why don’t you explain it? You came up with most of the plan anyway.”

“I’m not cut out to be a leader.”

Leaders are usually chosen, after all.

I’m still disliked by Harriatan, amidst the fact that I don’t know about all the individual abilities, skills, and personalities yet.

Given the existing discord, Harriatan would likely find it very difficult to establish a position.

Of course, I find it difficult too.

It’d be troublesome if someone didn’t follow instructions.

“I’m not cut out to be a leader either…”

Well, he seems timid just by looking at him.

Maybe he’s the type who doesn’t want to stand out, like me.

“It’s just for this time. Who knows what will happen in the future. We might never have another team competition like this again.”

Besides, Lisse, who I would have recommended as leader under normal circumstances, is just temporarily transferred. She’ll be back after tomorrow’s training.

If another team competition arises, she can give it her best shot then.

So, it’s really just for this time.

“Since I can only give instructions at the beginning anyway, there’s no need to overthink it.”

If we stick to the plan, it’ll be a swift victory, and even if not, we’ll reach a conclusion quickly.

There’s no time to receive instructions on-site.

If problems arise, we’ll have to improvise with our own abilities.

So, the discussion is truly over. Time to hit the bath.

Oh, right.

“Don’t forget to emphasize that it was your plan.”

I stayed hands-off and only discussed the details. That’s what I’ll hint at. I’ll make sure to reiterate this point at this stage. He should emphasize it to everyone tomorrow. Make sure to emphasize it relentlessly. So much that it feels necessary.

“Why were you emphasized several times during the discussion?”

“I explained that because Harriatan might not like it and might not listen.”

Of course, it’s a lie. Well, not entirely a lie.

I resigned myself to it this time, but I still don’t want to stand out.

And the night passed.

The monster hunting team endured uncomfortable lectures, including Lisse, and then it was afternoon.

“Now, let’s begin today’s training.”

The third day of training was about to commence.