[hr][center][h3][color=ed1c24][b]World's End Strait[/b][/color][/h3][/center][hr][center][youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mso4q1hLx10[/youtube][/center][color=9966cc]"Well, it seems that this will be our first test together. I'm counting on you, Gradon."[/color]

Ires had a confident smile on her face as she let Gradon's forearm go. The Princess was seemingly unshaken by the rocs swooping above. Instead, she took a moment to analyze the battlefield as well as assess the capabilities demonstrated by the other Cadets. Having those details in mind, Ires quickly came up with a strategy.

[color=9966cc]"Regina and Esther, right? The two of you get over there,"[/color] Ires shouted while pointing to an old church. Despite the state of disrepair of the old stone building, its steeple still rose tall over the rest of the village.

The bigger problem in getting there from their current location would be traversing the large open space of village's square without being taken by the monstrous birds. Thankfully, Ires had an answer for that too. [color=9966cc]"Tzi and Viola, the two of you cover them. Once you pass through the well, be sure to grab its rope. It may be old, but we can use it to our advantage. Once you reach the steeple, have Esther throw the rope over there using her wind magic. Gradon and I'll be there to catch it,"[/color] Ires then pointed to the city hall, the second tallest building around, right across the square.

[color=9966cc]"After we have done so, we will need someone to volunteer to stand on the square as bait. On my signal I want the two of you to pull with all your strength. Everyone else, please, support us to the best of your ability. These rocs may be gigantic, but they are just adolescent, if we kill one of them, the others aren't going to bother us."[/color]

Once Ires spoke her plan, she summoned her lance and got ready to charge ahead as soon as everyone else was in position.

[color=9966cc]"By the way, where are Leon and Natus? If they keep isolated like this, there's no telling what can help to them,"[/color] Ires asked of Gradon as she waited for the reply of the other Cadets.