When Finn was still working as a mercenary, there was a time he joined his seniors on an ogre hunt. The goal was to learn firsthand how to fight large-scale monsters.

During the battle, one of the mercenaries, responsible for drawing the monster's attention, made a critical mistake. He mixed up the order, causing the front-line shield-bearing mercenary to take a direct hit from the ogre’s massive swing.

Finn still remembers the sight of that mercenary, sent flying through the air by the log wielded by the monster.

If that thing hits you, you’re screwed. That thought had been etched into his mind.

Now, Finn was far from the inexperienced mercenary he had been back then. Blessed by the goddess, trained by the renowned instructor Bennett, and forged through countless Sessions, his power had grown significantly. He was confident that no mere ogre could bring him down now.

But at this moment, Finn felt an all-too-familiar sensation creeping up his spine.

“Damn it! 『Magical Guard』... Gah!”