Chapter 6

W–we lost… total annihilation…

And my total victory. I’m feelin’ pretty damn good about gettin’ my revenge for this morning!

Gh…

What’s with that look, you pissed off?

If you wanna get your revenge, I’ll take you on any time. I’ll never say no to tearin’ you apart. Anyway, see ya!

U, uuu… If only he hadn’t cast Confusion on me… I’m so sorry for dragging everyone down!

Shinobu-kun, please raise your head. If a team loses, it’s everyone’s loss. There is no one person at fault.

For sure. It’s also my fault for not being able to take him down before I bit it, even though Suou-kun was using Protection on me. I shoulda strengthened my character better.

Ohh, how vexing… Only revenge will get this terrible aftertaste out of my mouth.

Yeah, I feel the same way. We can’t let it end like this!

Ossu. But it’s gonna happen again if we don’t figure out some kinda actual strategy.

…The more enemies a berserker faces, the stronger they become.

I’ve only fought against the AI, but I’ve been able to win in a 1V1 up until now. So I might be able to win if I solo him.

However. Even if I can solo him, it will not be our revenge. No matter how thorny our path, we must face him as a team. But a good strategy…

…Ah—I apologize! It seems I, of all people, have forgotten about Hajime-kun.

Ah, right. Sorry ‘bout leaving you to do the setup all on your own.

No, it’s fine. It was really cool to watch you guys fighting.

But honestly… it was a bit scary.

Having to fight all while thinking about things like protecting someone. I wonder if I could even do that…

I was hoping we could make this enjoyable for you, but… I’m sorry you had to bear witness to our failure.

In reality, RoseKnights is meant to be a game where you can go at your own pace.

No, I think I just happened to see the scary side of it. It didn’t make me dislike all of it, and I’d still like to play.

From the way you talked about RoseKnights, I could tell it was a really fun game.

Shino-dono…

And besides. I was also frustrated when you guys lost. I’m just a beginner, so I might not have much power, but.

…I’m going to join the Blue Roses. And we’ll take down lonely_wolf all together.

Yes, definitely. I swear upon the crest of the Blue Rose!

All~ right, now you just gotta pick your class. Which one are you gonna be, Hajime-kun?

Fufu. I’ve actually already decided ♪ …Boop ☆

Ooh, a priest?

You said that priests can heal, so I thought that might be useful… What do you think?

I think it’s a wonderful selection. Now just to raise your level… Oh, it seems that lunch break is almost over.

Let’s part for now, then meet up again after school.

Sengoku-kun, Suou-kun. Ossu ossu~ ☆

Ossu ossu~ It’s time for our much-anticipated “leveling up” ♪

Uhmm. Is it okay if I just collect items and kill monsters?

Yes. You’ll earn EXP every time you kill a monster.

Let’s first go around school collecting items and exterminating the monsters. If we raise your level high enough, shall we venture outside of school as well?

This would be an easy way for a beginner to get stronger.

Thank you. I’m sorry you have to hold my hand through this.

It’s cool. It’s not all just for you either, Hajime-kun. I wanna get stronger myself so I can have that rematch. So let’s get jacked together!

Ah—please wait a moment, Tetora-kun!

Umm. Open the item menu, then go to friends… boop, boop—

Okay, I have just sent thee an item that doubles thy EXP. Please make use of it.

Ooh, thanks. But is it really cool if I use it?

That item can only be used as a gift, so it had been collecting dust within my item menu. In short, I’m just happy I was able to gift it to someone…☆

I see, good idea. Then I will gift Hajime-kun my own item… There you go.

New players automatically receive double EXP for a while. So by using this, you will earn four times the EXP ♪

I know of a route within school that lets us collect items efficiently, so I will guide you. Now then, let’s go ♪

…Wow, I leveled up again already ♪ Umm, I think I learned some new magic. This “Fire” skill is an offensive spell, right?

Right. Not only does it whittle down the opponent’s HP, but it also inflicts the status effect Burn. It is one of the most powerful skills you can learn early game.

As you raise your level, you’ll be able to learn arcane spells.

Status effects? Arcane spells? Umm… that’s…?

That face says you don’t understand a thing~ You’re a pretty high level right now, so why not try your hand at a match?

Then I will be thine opponent! Tetora-kun and Suou-dono are so strong that they may kill you in a single blow.

All right, Shino-dono. It matters not whence thou attackest. Thou must simply challenge thyself… ♪