The Art of Four: Dungeons and Dragoons Book 1 (A LitRPG Adventure) by P.R. Ramos

Author:P.R. Ramos [Ramos, P.R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-11-29T00:00:00+00:00

25

The platoon gathered in front of the familiar stump, the air damp from the earlier rain. Kaiden stood at attention alongside the others, eyes focused on Sergeant Boran as he rubbed his bald head thoughtfully. The sergeant’s gaze swept over them as if sizing everyone up before he finally spoke.

"Alright, listen up," Boran began, his voice firm but not loud. "Today we’re going to go over the basics of dungeon tactics—what to expect, how to handle yourselves, and how to keep each other alive. If you've got any questions, raise your hand. But keep it relevant. I don’t have time for dumb questions."

Kaiden glanced around at the others. They were all silent, eager to absorb whatever knowledge the sergeant was about to impart. Everyone knew how crucial these tactics would be—not just for passing the final trial dungeon, but for their survival in the real thing.

"After I’m done explaining the basics," Boran continued, "I’m going to split you off into parties of four. These will be your potential parties for the actual dungeon run at the end of training. Consider this your first step toward working as a team. You may be unacquainted as of now, but you’ll learn to trust each other. In the dungeon, everyone’s life depends on each other."

Kaiden shifted on his feet, his mind already racing with thoughts of who he’d end up with. Other than Davick, he hadn’t really interacted with anyone else besides a few other Bracers, but he wouldn’t be teamed up with another Bracer.

Sergeant Boran paused, rubbing his head again before stepping forward. "Alright, let’s talk about formations."

Sergeant Boran began pacing in front of the platoon, his boots crunching softly on the damp ground. “In the dungeon, there’s no perfect formation. Everything is fluid, depending on the terrain, the type of dungeon, and the monsters you’ll face. But, there are some basic principles to follow.”

He stopped in front of one of the privates, gesturing toward him with a quick nod. “You, Private Drever. Stand up.” The mousy girl from earlier quickly complied, standing straight. “Caster, right?”

“Yes, Sergeant,” she replied.

Boran pointed to another trainee, a tall guy with broad shoulders. “You, Dalry. Defender?”

“Yes, Sergeant.”

“Good. Drever, I want you to stand next to Dalry. Now, you two over there, Striker and Bracer, right?” Boran gestured toward two others who nodded. “Stand on the other side of Dalry and you behind him.”

The platoon watched as the four of them shifted into position. Boran motioned to the rest of the group. “What you’re looking at is a standard party formation. Defender in front, Striker and Caster flanking, and Bracer at the back. The Caster could sometimes stand beside the Bracer, or sometimes behind, depending on the situation and the range of the Caster.”

He let the image sink in for a moment before continuing, “The Defender’s job is simple—keep the enemies off the rest of the party. Strikers, your job is to hit hard and fast, picking off the enemies while the Defender holds the line. Bracers, your role is to keep everyone alive and support where needed.

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