Main Scenario/Sniper in the Darkness

The Steel Tree of St. Iris Episode
31-1	Lack of Cooperation
31-2	Sniper in the Darkness
31-3	Separate Action
31-4	Large Army
31-5	Overcoming Numerical Disadvantage
31-6	Enemy General
31-7	Rain of Light
31-8	Happy to See Youko
31-9	Steel Thorns
31-10	Steel Tree of St. Iris

Miyako	"Ah, looks like Conductor's team is here."
Yoshino	"As expected of the Mist Train. They arrived quite early."
Queensway	"Miss Miyako, Miss Yoshino!"
Yakutsk	"Is everyone OK? Any casualties?"
Yoshino	"There was some fighting, but no one was injured. The only thing confirmed is that we couldn't find the source of the Mist."
Yakutsk	"If ya couldn't find the source, doesn't that mean the Mist didn't clear?"
Yoshino	"The Mist hasn't cleared, but it's clear here."
Yakutsk	"Ah, yes... That's true, but..."
Yoshino	"That's what it means."
Yakutsk	"......"
Yoshino	"......"
Yakutsk	"Someone translate."
Putra	"Aiyoh, I'll tell you the details!"
Vivienne	"So, Yoshino, why don't you go over there and keep watch with big sis, moi~"
Yoshino	"Munen".
Yakutsk	"Are ya alright? Aren't y'all tired?"
Putra	"We are a bit tired, but not so much that we can't speak."
Putra	"But what Yoshino said is not wrong. I can't say I have a good explanation, but I can't find the source, and the Mist that surrounded us has gone away before we knew it."
Yakutsk	"While ya were fighting the Mist Monster?"
Putra	"Yes. We were in the middle of a barrage of battles and suddenly the Mist just fled."
Queensway	"What do you mean by 'fled'?"
Putra	"I mean exactly what it means. The Mist just moved off in the other direction."
Putra	"What surprised me was what happened after that. The Mist Monsters that were there also disappeared from right in front of us, as if they were chasing the Mist. Well, to be honest, it helped a bit."
Queensway	"Sure it wasn't blown away by winds?"
Putra	"I checked the wind's direction. I'm a woman of the sea. I'm sensitive to the wind."
Conductor	As far as Putra is concerned, it is more worrying that Mist Monsters followed it and left, rather than that the Phantom Mist flowing in one direction.
Conductor	It would be unusual enough if they had done nothing and were just there, but to leave on their own after a battle had broken out would be more so.
Yuuzen	"It's as if they 'retreated'."
Yakutsk	"Retreating Mist Monsters..."
Yuuzen	"Ya don't have to look like that. You must have an opinion if you're a soldier from Eisengrad?"
Yakutsk	"I suppose it can happen when one's dealing with a horde of monsters. But that's when yer fighting a very strong enemy. At least when elite units like the Spetsgruppa Alfa are sent in..."
Yakutsk	"That's for cases when we're fighting the White Wind or the Wandering Lives."
Miyako	"You mean when dealing with demons of extremely high intelligence?"
Yakutsk	"Yes. Troublesome monsters that deceive or lure humans move in groups. And when we deal with them, we are expected to have a lot of casualties."
Mary	"You're thinking too hard. It's like dealing with a well-organised army, isn't it?"
Queensway	"An army..."
Mary	"If you've never fought humans before, it's hard to get your head around."
Mary	"The beings Putra and her team fought had a commander. And a nasty one, too, with intelligence rivalling that of humans."
Queensway	"So you're saying that monsters who understands tactics will lead an army? If so, we won't be able to handle them on our own."
Queensway	"..."
Queensway	"...Whose monstrous power is this?"
Yuuzen	"LOOK OUT!"
In the absence of Mist or any sign of monster, a magical attack is suddenly launched from behind Queensway.
And before Queensway could dodge, Yuuzen had casted sorcery to create a protective ward to counteract the enemy's magic. Mary had already drawn her sword and was standing in front of Queensway, ready to counterattack.
All happened in only an instant, but Queensway was unscathed. But that was only because Yuuzen and Mary were by their side. Yakutsk and Miyako could do little.
Yuuzen and Mary. The skilled warriors showed the difference in their abilities.
Mary	"Target sighted. I can chase it now."
Yuuzen	"One mook. If ya see more than one, come back. Do not pursue too far."
Mary	"Don't worry. It'll be over soon."
Queensway	"They're quick to retaliate... I was just doing my best to take evasive actions."
Yuuzen	"No matter. The enemy's attack is pretty good too. Not one launched from mere small fry. No one even knew it was there until the moment it unleashed its attack."
Miyako	"The intensity of the magic attack aimed at Queensway-san is also quite strong. Moreover, it had the effect of reacting to defensive magic and spread out, bypassing it. If it hadn't been offset perfectly, Conductor-san and I would have also suffered damage."
Miyako	"...I see. So instead of repelling the art, absorb it."
Yuuzen	"If ya've got sweet time to analyze, check on Queensway. There's a possibility that it's not magic, but sorcery."
Miyako	"Please excuse me! I'll check for curses right away!"
Conductor	A magical snipe from afar. The speed and power of the attack is quite impressive. As Yuuzen said, it doesn't seem to be a mere threat or check.
--That was seriously targeting Queensway.
--That was a surprise attack, aimed with all its might at a location that had lowered its alert level somewhat after reports that it was secure. If it hadn't been for these members, it would have been dangerous. Once again, we were made aware of the fact that this is the front line.
The night will soon be upon us. What kind of thing could have nested in St. Iris...?

The Steel Tree of St. Iris Episode
31-1	Lack of Cooperation
31-2	Sniper in the Darkness
31-3	Separate Action
31-4	Large Army
31-5	Overcoming Numerical Disadvantage
31-6	Enemy General
31-7	Rain of Light
31-8	Happy to See Youko
31-9	Steel Thorns
31-10	Steel Tree of St. Iris