Say, do you... need me?

...sorry, for asking you something weird all of a sudden.

Forget I ever said anything.

But, there are countless stronger others out there with similar abilities to me, right?

You don't have to force yourself.

Whether as a disposable pawn, or as a sacrificial attack unit, use me however you like.

Disposab—

Recalling

the trauma during the battle against ORT.

The next day

Attention. Captain of Shinsengumi 8th Unit, Toudou Heisuke-kun.

Please come to Conference Room Two.

Thanks for coming, Heisuke-kun.

Using the PA System to call for me? What's up?

No stopping Master once she gets into that mode, huh.

Oh, that's going to be an awfully long lecture.

First and foremost, Heisuke-kun's strength lies in his important Target Focus skill, while also possessing an Evade skill that lasts 3 times.

By combining it with a skill that increases NP gain when taking damage, you can set up a situation where you block enemy attacks while quickly charging your Noble Phantasm.

It can be hard to decide whether to prioritize stacking buffs or using the evade, but since the evade is based on a number of hits and carries over turns, you can safely use it on the first turn and still make good use of it both offensively and defensively.

The fact that he has a party-wide Critical Damage buff is also a key point. As long as you can supply enough stars, it's a highly versatile skill that works in virtually any team. The standard game plan would be to support allies' damage output, build up defense with trait removal and evade, charge NP, and then unleash the Noble Phantasm.

So, when does this strategy truly shine? That's right! High-difficulty battles! And if the enemy has the Lawful alignment, you'll see a huge boost in damage. If necessary, he even has the potential to become a main damage dealer himself. What unlocks that potential? It's his third skill, which comes with no drawbacks, and grants both a damage buff and NP gain, a very welcome addition.

Rulers who are weak to Avengers, often have the Lawful alignment, making them a highly favorable matchup. When building a party centered around Avengers, including a frontliner with a taunt skill adds a great deal of stability. A common scenario is breaking the enemy's gauge, only to have them unleash an instant charge attack on the following turn. With proper setup, you can manage that damage perfectly. In high-difficulty battle, surviving a single turn can be the difference between victory and defeat, and this kind of control makes all the difference.

Is... Is it over now?

Alright, we'll have a short break and after that we'll get to the second part.

You still plan to continue?

I've prepared 7 parts for this.

It... It's okay now! I get it already!

Really~?

This drastic measure has boosted Toudou Heisuke's self-esteem!