"Ah, aren't those Rina's classmates?"
"I am so close to Zephyr-kun! Zephyr-kun~!"
"H-hey, calm down! I understand your feelings, and believe I am also just as excited, but you wouldn't want him to think of you for your disgraceful behaviour now, do you?"
"O-oh my, Zephyr-kun is staring at us. He's looking at ."
"Well, girl, because it's your turn next! No wait, your real personality is coming out!"
I spotted the trio of Class-51—Rosetta, Fraumina, and Katalina—among the candidates. As usual, they seed worked up, and their expressions were bright.
It felt more like an acquaintance get-together than a recruitnt interview. As a fact, the «Spell Soldier» girl I am interviewing is also one of my student from first term.
«Soldier» category jobs were a jack of all trade kind, capable of using physical to magic attacks, handiwork to defense, or cleaning to support. The «Spell Soldier» was just as versatile, capable of tackling the role of attacker, healer, buffer, tank, and even scouting.
While they'd lacked the firepower the likes of pure magicians, they were not that bad in that part either. Having one of them in the party was quite convenient, helping in much more assuring dungeon exploration or save from wipeout.
But on the negative aspect, their MP consumption was quite intense given the number of things they do. And the average firepower ant the battles took a long ti to conclude. Of course, the last aspect depends on the party's composition too.
As one of the first-term students, she boasted adequate strength. Uh-huh, this was another difficult choice.
"Next, No.4... Katalina-san. Please express yourself."
"I hope to be in the sa guild as you, and explore the dungeon together. And one day, I hope to return the favour, even if only a bit."
Katalina started with her words of gratitude, bowing with the refinent of a lady—no, a princess.
The white dress, an equipnt between, she wore exuded an aura of elegance. Her spine was stretched straight like a bamboo pole, and the flowing black as obsidian hair reflected the falling light like a brilliant gem.
Ah, she truly was the 'Princess' of «Marquis». From her refined gestures to her radiating beauty, I felt if she stops by a garden alone, it would be like a scene out of theatre to anyone.
"You're doing good, Katalina. Keep that up."
"Yes, be calm. Stick to being prim and proper."
Albeit, the cheers from Faumina and Rosetta disrupted the serenity. But the "pri and proper"? Was she talking about the dungeon? Hmm, well no boy hates cleanliness I guess?
Regardless, it's truly an endearing sight to receive support from friends.
"Then, I will start."
As her voice echoed, the pages of the floating book—her weapon—fluttered open.
Katalina held her palm parallel to each other, and gradually brought them closer. In accordance, a box-like shining object materialised between them.
It was how «Sheltered Lady» or «Boxed Lady» made use of their ability. Whenever they activate their spell, a small box-shape zone would be materialised between their palms.
"«Box Barrier»!"
As she evoked her magic, a cube shaped barrier manifested in the training ground, surrounding the targets within its bound. This was the standard spell of «Sheleted Ladly» with effect to restrict the target's mobility. Promptly after, she chained another skill.
"«Binding Barrier Art»!"
With Katalina subsequent action, the barrier warped and turned thin, contracting toward the target. When activated successfully, the target would be inflicted with «Bind», a debuff similar to «Paralysis», rendering them from using skill or magic. It was similar to Misato's «Prison».
To add further, it was possible to further add enchantnt.
"«Lightning Barrier»!"
Montarily, the targets were zapped with lightning. The key point was the «Bind» debuff made the target unable to take any defensive asure, and that ant it would've been a direct hit on the living target. It was a potent combo.
"Alright, next we will test your defense. Misato, if you may."
"I am on it. Take your action, Katalina-san. «Holy Spike»!"
"Please proceed. —«Box Barrier»!"
When speaking of barriers, you really couldn't miss out on their defensive ability. Katalina activated another «Box Barrier» from earlier, and this ti, she had enclosed herself at the centre. It was capable of both offense and defense.
Misato's spell struck the barrier straight, but it remained firm. Katalina must have high RES stats. Of course, the level of skill also was equally important, which I could see she had it properly upgraded.
Furthermore, the skill could also be applied to ally—or even allies.
Hmm, she had a solid foundation. This place wasn't suitable to test combat performance, but from the impression I got, she was capable of holding her ground. Anyway, I think I saw enough.
"Alright, this is enough."
Overall, I quite liked her performance, plus the job's versatility. I also wanted the «Boxed Lady» in our guild to be honest. Katalina herself was quite eager to join the guild following the earlier situation. I think I already had my answer to her.
Next was—Farumina and Rosetta’s turn.
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