"The Western Highlands are not far from the city, but due to the altitude difference, very few magic creatures attack from there." Another sergeant of similar rank nodded.
"But if it's a flying type of magic creature..." Several sergeants exchanged glances, and even the Hero sensed something amiss.
"Have you identified all the types of magic creatures and the level of their leader?" The Sergeant probed again.
The Scout answered without hesitation, nodding affirmatively.
[Giant bird attributes (affecting the environment of the highlands)]
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure
[Level of the Demon Monster King (Sovereign of the Arcane Surge +30, Border +30, Critical Success -10)]
[Western Highland Border]
D6700+670=d6700(2518)+670=3188
Located to the west of a border city, theoretically inside the Kingdom's borders but practically a barren highland.
The highland is rich in water resources, spotted with several lakes, and has massive waterfall clusters.
However, due to the altitude, not only the air is thin, but the Magic Element has undergone a certain mutation.
While not severe enough to cause a ferocious Pollution, it's enough to halt civilization in its tracks.
Because of the elevation difference between the highlands and plains, it is difficult for creatures above to form an Arcane Surge capable of impacting the city.
But for avian creatures capable of flying, that's a different story.
Professional Traveler: "Ah, these mountains! Ah, these waters! Ah— *panting* *cough cough*... Not good, the Magic Element here is a bit volatile, I've inhaled some."
[Giant birds nesting in the Western Highlands, the Demon Monster King Rank 6 is:]
2. Rain Cloud Albatross
3. Sky Winged Seagull
5. Steel-winged Emperor Penguin
6. Anchor: Water Mirror Crane♛
9. Cloud Peng (Rank 7)
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure
[Water Mirror Crane King Rank 6 LV67]
[Attitude of the sergeants (Count +50, Hero +10)]
Although the Count had granted her the privilege to attend, the sergeants present at the discussion hardly glanced at the Hero, conducting their deliberation as if she were not there.
After all, the military is unlike other places.
The Hero is not a rare presence here, and even if the girl is pretty, these men will not allow themselves to be distracted.
In a different setting, they might spare a thought, but at this moment, the sergeants are fully focused on the discussion about magic creatures.
Without their approval, even someone introduced by the Count would not be flattered.
The Hero, on the other hand, didn't feel ignored. She listened closely to the discussion while continuously taking notes.
'Water Mirror Crane, a high-level demon.'
'Nesting in the highland waters, typically no contact with humankind, adept at Water Magic, Spirit Magic.'
'Extremely intelligent, not inherently bloodthirsty. Despite possessing strong Magic Power, it is classified as a low-threat magic creature.'
'However, this time the king of the Water Mirror Cranes has led its flock to nest in the waters near the city on the highland.'
'During their breeding season, magic creatures become more irritable and expand their hunting grounds, meaning the city could face their threat for an extended time.'
Recalling the formidable presence of the Demon Monster King spied in secret, also weighed heavily on the Scout's expression.
"The opponent's Magic Power is extremely strong. If in the aquatic environment, I suspect that creature alone is capable of casting Legendary-level spells, and if it unites with the entire flock, even Forbidden Curses could be cast. That means, if it spares no cost, it could even direct the highland's water flow to directly assault the city."
The Hero's writing trembled, and the sergeants looked at one another, concerned.
"This is troublesome, as they are on the highland. Although magic creatures normally can't come down, conversely, it's even harder for us to go up," the Sergeant muttered, scratching his head.
For both sides, the highland, rising over three thousand meters, is an insurmountable chasm.
If the battle were on the plains, annihilating this flock of magic creatures would not be impossible, as it's just a group of birds, not the entire highland's creatures.
Although these magic creatures are not typically aggressive, what if?
As a General defending a city, neither he nor the Count could afford to tolerate such an uncontrollable threat dangling over their heads.
[The Sergeant's decision—]
1. Dispatch elite forces to expel the opponent.
2. Send a Bird Whisperer to negotiate with the opponent.
3. Destroy the opponent's nesting environment.
4. Redirect the opponent to nest elsewhere.
5. Send people to check out the situation again.
6. Just keep observing at regular intervals.
7. Wouldn't it be alright to just leave them be?♛
8. Better inform the Count first.
9. Does the Water Mirror Crane have any natural predators?
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure
Just as the highly-ranked sergeants were deep in thought, someone suddenly made an untimely suggestion.
"Wouldn't it be alright to just leave them be?"
[The person speaking is—]
10. Critical Success♛/Extreme Failure
[A Critical Success for the speaker!]
2. Water Mirror Crane King
5. Military Mage, Familiar Water Mirror Crane
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure