"I kept you waiting, Rina. What's the situation?"
"Everything's in order. Especially one of the opponent's team has been cornered at <Northeast Big Castle>."
"Which? Ah~, I see. So, Jilong team went to surround the Big Castle. This is going to be a hunting fest, eh."
I lightly greeted after arriving at the Base and peered into the <Dragon's Miniature Garden>, standing next to her.
The movements of both teams were shown in real-time. Tiny humanoid pieces were moving in the 3-D miniature version of <Six-Star> field.
The rare item called <Dragon's Miniature Garden> come up with the effect of <Auto-Mapping>, <Three-Dimensional Projection> and <Real-time Reflection>.
To explain in a few words, this item can form a map instantly, but when coupled with <Master-Planner>'s <Monster Watching>, <Human Observation> and <Survey Eye>, it gets dramatically power-up.
First of all, <Monster Observation> points out monsters in the map. Monsters usually are displayed only in the shape of a red point when it comes to normal maps but the <Three-Dimensional Projection> of <Dragon's Miniature Garden> takes it to the next level, and displays them in their miniature version.
Naturally, all types of enemies could be visually confirmed.
Furthermore, <Human Observation> works similarly, showing white dots in the normal map, but it also receives the benefit of <Three-Dimensional Projection> here.
And finally talking about <Survey Eye>, it helps distinguish friends and enemies with different colors, and is also capable of displaying remaining HP. Naturally, it can show the remaining HP of a castle, and whenever a square's color changes, it reflect in real-time here.
Even to put it mildly, it is a ridiculous combination. And the fact that anyone can see it as long as Rina is there after activating it once further enhances its strategic value.
Though, there was nothing more reassuring than having it on our side.
Then, I observe the situation unfolding in real-time while pondering over Rina's report.
While both <Best of the Best, the Great Star> and <Eden> are racing to capture small castles, <Best of the Best, the Great Star> is laying groundwork for their future strategies, taking several squares around the Big Castle and peeling off white squares.
Since the rule stated that a team can only capture squares that are 'adjacent to their own', <Eden> would have to make their way to the Big Castle again if the opponent converted all the white squares around Big Castle.
It was a somewhat effective strategy.
However, in hindsight, they have overlooked that the Jilong team of three capturing the <Northeast Big Castle> has been left alone.
They have yet to realize that they are being surrounded by <Eden> members who received instruction from Rina through <Guild Connect>. This was clearly an opportunity.
"Well done, Rina. That's two birds with stone, capturing the square while drawing near them."
"It's my pleasure. Also, I have made Mert team of three to be stationed in the nearby central area to work as a diversion since western side is currently lacking support. So there shouldn't be need to worry losing squares more than necessarily."
Currently, <Eden> members are mostly concentrated on the eastern side. So she seems to have put Mert team work on capturing the square in western side while also serving as decoy to prevent <Best of the Best, the Great Star> from occupying it.
That was a splendid decision.
"Shall we proceed with the plan then?"
Rina glanced briefly in my direction.
Well, it seems like our strategist doesn't need me to instruct much huh. Recently, Rina has been learning tactics or ways to use <Dragon's Miniature Garden> instead of leveling up.
The result of her hard work is evident here. It was an impressive growth.
Alright, the formation looks right even from my perspective.
It's now time for the Jilong team to make the sacrifice for Lana and others right away.
"Seems fine, you can start."
"Understood! <Guild Connect>! Your Highness Lana, please proceed in northwest direction from you position while capturing the square in stairway pattern and head north. Ester-san san's group, please head northeast, Sierra-san, please put the squares around in protection period and head north. As for Celestine-san, there is chance for the opponent team to escape from northern squares so please be on alert."
Receiving my consent, Rina swiftly gave her instruction, and thus began the 'corner Jilong team' tactic.
Receiving Rina's instruction, <Eden> members began to move.
"Zephyr-san, could you please put <Pin Mark?"
"Sure, leave it to me."
"Thank you, since my hands are already occupied. Here you have, Zephyr-san."
I received the item Rina took out from the pouch as she handed it to me. It was an item called <Pin Mark> used to mark pins on the map. I don't know the exact principle behind me, but it floats lightly in the air and can also display comments.
Click-Click-Click
I dropped them onto the <Dragon's Miniature Garden> on three places. Each <Pin Mark> represents a crucial location.
By filling in the details like at what time members were placed there, which path to cut off and where to corner them etc, it would help Rina in knowing what is currently happening as she guides others.
In short, it is a pin-type memo pad thing.
It's easier to mix up details without a memo in a complex battlefield like this. Once you get used to it, they aren't needed anymore, but for Rina who is still a beginner in guild battler, there are too many details to remember so it comes handy here.
"So, the basic plan is to capture small castles and earn points while luring them to this point, thus reducing the opponent's numbers."
"That sounds good."
"I am thinking of capturing Point A at 13 minute and 30 second mark, then at 14 minute and 50 second mark, we will the capture the square around this area, effectively closing off the path for Jilong team, and when Point A's protection ended and Jilong team attempt to break through, finding a way our, we will launch our counter-offensive. What do you think?"
"It sounds like an incredible plan. Let's proceed accordingly."