What's Wrong with Only Having a Shield? My Summoner Hates Me

Chapter 7.3

Another roar fills the stadium, sending shivers down my spine. I quickly shake off the shivers and hop lightly on the spot. My heart was beating fast, but I was excited and confident with the plan Roy and I had come up with.

I looked across the stadium, directly staring into the eyes of Benjamin and his party, which as expected, consisted of 5 Spirits. 2 archer Elves, 2 Human mages, and 1 Drakon with a longsword.

"Who will win this battle? A party that prides itself on supporting spells, or a party with surprises such as an attacking Shielder? Let the battle... Begin!"

As soon as the battle starts, the two Elves jump backward and position themselves behind Benjamin. I grin subconsciously as the Elves do exactly what I had expected them to do.

The two Human mages begin supporting the Drakon by shooting balls of flame at whoever tried to get close to him. I grinned even harder, but I couldn't help it, the scenario was almost too perfect.

Arrows and flames flew down from the sky as Liz and Hilde struggled to support Roy as they couldn't get close to the Drakon.

However, I didn't need Liz or Hilde to win. No, I needed the Drakon to win. I would be gambling my chances of winning, but it was a gamble with the percentages on my side.

The Drakon roars and charges directly for Roy...and my plan was complete.

Roy and I smiled at the situation. We knew we won.

I ran in-between the Drakon and blocked his sword. I could tell his level was much higher than mine as I experienced quite a bit of knockback, but I managed to stand my ground. Roy dashes from around me and swings his sword towards the Drakon. As expected, the Drakon can read the move and step back to clash swords with Roy.

The first step is complete.

Instead of supporting Roy, I start sprinting toward the Mages.

"Look! The Shielder is leaving the knight behind and charging straight for the supporting Mages! What on Spirinall could he be thinking?"

Of course, anyone would have read that I was aiming for the support, so that's why I decided I wouldn't do that. Instead, I raised my shield and pretended to aim for the mages, and as expected, they aim their staffs toward me.

The second step is complete, it's all up to you Roy.

I sprint even faster and run past the mages, catching them completely by surprise. Confusion builds up among Benjamin's party as I run straight through the first line of support. I continue running while waiting for Benjamin's next move.

"The Shielder ran past the Mages? Then... who is he aiming for!?"

Deep down, Roy and I knew that there was one plan Benjamin could carry out that would decrease my chances of winning. We were gambling, but I was confident that the percentages were at my odds once again.

"Continue Supporting Ard!" Benjamin calls out, "He's just a shield wielder!"

The mages and archers return their attention to raining down attacks around the Drakon.

Fool... third step, complete.

I finally make my way in front of Benjamin and raise my shield in an attempt to hit him directly. As I bring my shield down, I'm met by two Elves who block my shield with two small knives.

I wasn't expecting them to really face me head-on, but I guess the fourth step is complete?

"Hilde, Liz! Get the mages!" I yell. I couldn't see behind me, but I had faith that Hilde and Liz trusted in my calls.