第１８６０堀：彼からの評価 (Part2)
I am the one who issues the orders, and I would never deploy Vilia to such a front line.
That said, Yuki-san shows no mercy to his enemies.
Is this a side effect of the education in Weed, or should I be grateful that it signifies such a lasting peace?
Well, as pointed out, there is a possibility that such a person might hesitate unnecessarily when it comes to killing, thereby exposing a fatal opening.
Perhaps Yuki-san sent them to the front with exactly that in mind.
"Next, Kishua-dono."
"Oh? I'm looking forward to hearing what you've noticed. Lately, those kinds of things are... well, everyone I know is just an acquaintance."
"I see. When it comes to acquaintances, one tends to sugarcoat things, don't they?"
No, Yuki-san is blunt as a blade, and Deryu is so powerful that I often wonder if she left her sense of restraint somewhere along the way.
"Now, as for Kishua-dono, there is no room for complaint regarding your combat ability. However, if you aim for the pinnacle, constant training is essential. That said, given your small stature, I would suggest focusing on body arts. Your attacks lack a certain weight. You must be careful not to let your momentum stall."
"Body arts, huh? You're right, being small is a bottleneck in that regard."
Ah, indeed, Kishua is about as small as Vilia.
Because of that, she can fight quite well as long as she maintains her speed, but the moment her feet stop, the disparity in physique becomes glaring.
The countermeasure would be to carry heavy weapons or a shield like Hiiro, but...
That would make us stand out too much as adventurers.
Since we are supposed to be operating as covert agents here, that is a problem.
And then, it was my turn.
"Sia-dono, you also have no particular issues. Like Kishua-dono, you are quite polished. However, your sword movements are inferior to Kishua-dono’s. Perhaps you primarily utilize magic?"
"Oh, you could tell?"
It wasn't as if I were hiding it, but it seems it is easily exposed after all.
"Yes, your positioning and the way you manage distance were that of a mage. Why the sword, then?"
"The sword is also a primary weapon for me. However, Kishua usually takes the front."
"Ah, I see. So you act primarily as support. Do you maintain that distance to protect your coordination with the vanguard?"
"Exactly. If I were to stand in front, Kishua would be unable to advance, and that would be a net loss in terms of combat effectiveness."
"Understood. Well, as long as you are aware of that, it is fine, but it appeared to be a state of indecision, so do be careful."
Kishua is a pure attack-type, after all.
Providing support is not exactly her forte.
No, it’s not that she *can't* do it.
Well, that is likely why I felt conflicted as well.
"Hmm. I thought Kishua-dono was surprisingly well-suited to be a commander or a leader..."
"She is suited for it, but her position is that of a vanguard."
"I see. There are people like that. And you act as a form of supplement to that?"
"Yes."
In truth, while Kishua is leader material, we have Difes, and of course Yuki-san and the others, above us.
We are at the very end of the chain—squad or platoon leaders at best.
Well, if told to do so, all of us can function as commanders.
"Finally, Nina-dono."
"Is there something?"
"There is. However, in terms of combat, you are likely the most skilled. You observe your surroundings well. Have you perhaps worked as a scout?"
"That's right. When you say 'skilled,' are you referring to assessing enemy strength and such?"
"Precisely. As for pure combat power, to be honest, I cannot say, but I suspect Nina-dono would retreat before exerting her full strength."
"That is undoubtedly true."
It is true; Nina would flee before fighting with everything she has.
Or, she would break off the engagement once.
Well, in training, she does go all out.
"A point of caution, or rather, something that concerned me, is that your judgment is too swift. No, as one who gathers information, that is only natural, but as I mentioned earlier, you might be perceived by your opponent as holding back before you even show your full strength."
"As in, cutting corners?"
"Yes. That could very well invite the opponent's wrath."
Indeed, that is a possibility.
Well, in this manner, Archbishop Dodona’s observations were surprisingly on the mark, and there is no doubt that this was a fortuitous encounter for us.
However, the real test is yet to come.
He certainly has a keen eye for people.
That being the case, it only confirms that something must have happened within the Clearstream Church.
It might very well be a parade of nothing but trouble.