Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 149: The Night Before the War Begins

The Imperial Conference would begin in front of the Emperor.

The situation is different from the time of peace. Tensions spread among the civilian officers sitting in a row let alone the participating officers.

People who had no connection with the conference did not approach the large conference room, as if they felt the atmosphere there.

Everyone felt that this time, the conference was different than usual.

When the emperor's arrival was announced, everyone lowered their heads at once.

Emperor of the Union, Ludra Nam Ul Nasca.

The upper part of the Nasca Eastern Alliance Union Empire Namrium Ulmeria, the strongest country.

To ensure that his true disposition was unknown to others, his figure was hidden behind the curtains, and could not be seen.

To make him the only one, the Supreme Ruler.

There were only a few people who could give their opinions to the Emperor.

In the conference room, there were slightly less than 100 people.

The leader of each corps, and his aides.

The elite guard troops were sitting in line.

The ministers who lead the government of the country, and the mansions of the nobility that become the center of the country.

All the respectable faces gathered and lowered their heads.

When the Emperor glanced at the people gathered from the other side of the curtain, he sat down with an uninterested mood.

The prime minister took it as a sign and gestured to everyone with his eyes.

Everyone understood it and simultaneously, the words of greeting echoed, causing the large room to tremble. .

The emperor commanded with one hand,

「Enough rigid formality. We don't want things like that. Just started"

The emperor ordered the start of the conference.

Thus, the great conference that would determine the start of the war, which would be carved in history, began.

First, what is the reason for starting a war?

That's a silly question.

They thought it was because the Emperor wanted it.

Is that possible?

That opinion is very divided.

There was someone who advocated a cautious base, and there was someone who insisted on attacking directly from the front.

Civilian officials insisted they should start with diplomatic negotiations such as threats and other tactics.

Starting a war was the Emperor's intention, there was nowhere to raise objections.

If there is someone who says his preparation is lacking and the chances of winning are low, that person will accept the so-called incompetent criticism that cannot properly prepare.

After all, their preparations were not only finished, there were people who were confident in their absolute military might. No one would make such a statement known.

However. . .

「With all due respect, Your Majesty. I defy it 」

One person reported that he was against the war.

Gadra, Imperial Court Magician.

He was the one who was called the Empire's great magician.

Gadra spoke, without fear of the Emperor, and told the Emperor his own thoughts.

「I think there should be no problem if we just attack the west side.

However, the evil dragon Veldora was in the Great Forest of Jura.

Also, it was the territory ruled by the Demon King Rimuru that made his name widely known recently.

It seemed like the evil/evil dragon had joined Demon Lord Rimuru. .

Acting non-aggression was a common action against a Demon King.

It's a different story if the other party started it,

Is there any interference from this side …. 」

Some civil officials nodded in agreement with Gadra's opinion, but,

"You fool! Are you being a coward, Roushi !?

If it's us, the Empire's strongest Magic Beast Corps, we can handle someone like the Demon King! 」

「What hubris !! Does Gadra-dono intend to go against the Emperor's mind !? 」

「HaaHaaHaa, Roushi-dono. You have become old.

Your magic knowledge is the treasure of the Empire.

Although you have cooperated in the development of a new type magic weapon from our Armored Corps …

I can't let that comment go! Are you a coward? 」

Gadra was bathed in scorn from military officials and nobles.

Among the ministers, who thought only of the illusory gains they would obtain, was one who rolled his eyes and seemed to be inconsolable by Gadra who was against the war.

「You lot ... do you understand? That evil dragon is the strongest species in this world that rules the storm, you know? 」

「Roushi, I don't understand. The imperial army was different from before.

We have learned knowledge from different places in many different worlds, the thing called "Science". We have acquired a new technological system called witchcraft.

With this new technology, our military power has increased its strength dozens of times from the first generation.

Isn't it because an outdated witch like you, even now, you still have the bitter experience of having your own corps disbanded !! 」

Calgurio, the commander of the Armored Corps, denied Gadra's words.

In fact, the Magic Corps that used to be called one of the Empire's three great corps was disbanded, currently every capable person would be assigned to the Technology Department or other departments.

The reason there was no movement from the Empire in these decades, was because a military reorganization had occurred and gave birth to the new Three Great Corps.

Armored Corps, a corps where science and technology from different worlds converge as magic technology.

The Empire Corps with the largest size, the total number of soldiers that could be mobilized exceeded 2 million.

However, in reality the number of soldiers who could participate directly in the military deployment was 1 million as some troops were on standby at every place in the Empire.

Even so, the scale of the corps could be said to be abnormal.

It was set to choose the best war potential for now.

As for the details,

Armored Remodeled Legion …

legion of warriors who receive a miraculous renovation by magic and technology from a different world.

- Individual ability is improved and has sufficient ability to rank BA.

- Even at the lowest level, the corps consists of those who are stronger than C rank +. Number of affiliated soldiers, 700,000 people.

these were star units that were referred to as the Empire's main force.

Magic Tank Division …

magic Tank 4,000 units. Number of affiliated soldiers, 200,000.

- The Empire's secret weapon, flown by 5 people. His main weapon was a Magic cannon.

- Optimized by otherworldly technology, cannons amplify magic and fire it.

The Air Combat Legion …

– Aircraft 400 planes. Number of affiliated soldiers, 100,000.

one plane can hold up to 400 people.

- To operate it, it needs about 50 staff.

– Other personnel involved in bombing relations. It is useful as a means of transportation.

– It can be said that there is no concept of air supremacy in this era.

while the enemy is caught unprepared, it is a threat that can become a transport for large-scale military deployments.

many Magic Reinforcement Cannons were installed on the aircraft, many former members of the Magic Corps were affiliated with this corps.

The above is the true strength of the Armored Corps.

In the Armored Corps, half of the affiliated members were given forced magic renovations.

The rate of remodeling fluctuates accordingly, but everyone's abilities increase greatly, although there are some degree of differences.

It was the same as the soldiers standing in various places in the Empire, everyone had strength above a certain level.

It even surpasses the unity of other countries in both quality and quantity.

It was a corps that showed the Empire's strength.

The beast corps captured various ferocious beasts, breeding, strengthening, and training them.

The culture of magical animals is by DNA analysis, technology from another world.

And, the imperial strongmen rode them.

Innate strong people from birth are said to have the blood of heroes who played an active role in the past.

If magic remodeling was a technique to turn people lacking abilities into heroes, they were born heroes.

Born Heroes has amazing abilities.

The minor corps with only 30,000 personnel said that one of them had a capability of 10,000 people.

But, the magical beasts that they rode on, all had strength that matched A-Rank.

It was a Corps with only 30,000 people who called themselves the strongest elite corps that the Empire was proud of.

Last entry, Mixed Corps.

This corps, it could be said, was a mish and a mash.

The nest of the thump, where the black sheep were gathered, or so the people in general thought.

However, while it may be true that they dropped out of school, it does not mean they do not have the ability.

It could be said that various new experiments and experiments were carried out by this corps.

The Corps has their own technology development department, also has a magic research department, their potential is unknown.

This corps employs the most Otherworldly as fighters.

Total number of soldiers, 200,000 men.

However, many of them were intelligence officers and common office worker soldiers, the number of soldiers that could actually fight was around 100,000 people.

Having disliked Magic Remodeling, the people who could not ride magical beasts and the people from the former magic corps who had nowhere to go were brought to this corps.

But, it was already recognized that the troops were more than former magic corps even though it was a jumble.

Despite his newly created status, he was bound to the Armored Remodeled Legion in a mock battle even though it was in the same number condition.

A high future has been anticipated from this corps.

Its flexibility comes due to good condensation of points and then rearranging them. It was a Corps established with such a purpose.

These were the Empire's Three Great New Corps.

Great power.

1,130,000 soldiers can go to the frontlines without any problems even if the orders for the military campaign are given now.

Judging from the predictions about the total military power and Western armaments obtained by the Intelligence Bureau, the imperial forces could be said to be too excessive.

Calgurio can speak openly because he has confidence when he is inside the strongest and in addition, the Corps with the largest personnel.

There were already many people who were afraid of Veldora but Calgurio was not afraid of him.

After all, it's just a dragon, right? So he thought.

There were dragons living in the Qanat Great Mountain Range. It must be a powerful monster.

In the case of the Little Dragon inhabiting the foot of the mountain, when one grows into a medium dragon, its power becomes more than A Rank.

The strength of a squadron of Armored Renovation Legions was required even if it was only an individual.

He handled the dragon subjugation in military exercises several times and he familiarized himself with the information about such things.

Nonetheless .

Instead, the more he familiarized himself with it, the more he could come up with countermeasures against individuals, even for a dragon.

"This is just one dragon, what should we fear?" Calgurio reached such a state of mind.

The strength of a monster is determined by the amount of energy.

It doesn't change no matter how strong a person is.

The reason why a dragon is powerful is because it can act with agile movements compared to its mass.

Also, extreme violence from the scale of his dragon. His breath attacks were also dangerous, but it was true that his nature was the amount of his energy.

If that was the case, there was no need to fight from the front.

There were also those weakened by magic, and there was also a new technology called Magic Canceller (Magic Essence Disturbance Radiation).

This could deter the casting of witches, a new technology that allows weakening monsters in battle.

Victory would be ensured if he only fired magic cannons from the main armament of the 4,000 magic tanks, but he had to be very careful in case of any countermeasures.

He experimented with captured dragons, but he was able to kill them with a single magic cannon shot even if it was a Young Dragon of the Rank.

As for monsters, the energy (amount of magic essence) on which it was based would be disrupted if it was exposed to the Magic Canceller and it would be difficult for him to take action.

In short, it's weakening.

If he were to volley the main weaponry of 4,000 magic tanks onto a weakened target, the annihilation would be certain even if it was an ancient evil dragon.

The content of the strategy Calgurio devised for the battle against Veldora was as follows.

・ iim Surrounded by 300 aircraft.

・ iim Detention of Veldora action with Magic Canceller.

・ About 200,000 standby soldiers who have been modified to be confined to Veldora.

・ Volleyball main armament by 4,000 magic tanks.

That's it .

Airship is a secret weapon that can be said to be the fruit of magic technology.

Its maximum speed can exceed the speed of sound. It was impossible for a creature with a flesh body to escape from this speed without relying on magic.

The chances of winning a battle can increase with the accumulation of information after all.

The airship had buried a large number of dragons and the accumulation of information was everything.

Calgurio was confident of that victory and had absolute confidence.

He would be at Calgurio's mercy if he threatened him with some soldiers equipped with Magic Canceller without being able to resist anything.

But, Calgurio thinks that he should not lack etiquette because Gadra is still a hero. . .

(Ffu. After all, he was a person in the past. Even today, parents still cause problems ..)

The potential strengthening of the war depends on the passage of time.

He's a pathetic old man who can't keep up.

「Your Majesty, Gadra-roushi seems to be very afraid of Veldora, but I am different.

Please give the order for the evil dragon subjugation to this Calgurio by all means! 」

Calgurio who stood up and bowed from the other side of the curtain, said the request to the Emperor.

Gadra turned a sharp look at Calgurio, but he sighed like he had given up and repeated it deeply.

Yuuki watched the exchange happily.

It was because the fool (Calgurio) seemed to be moving as he thought.

After all, the biggest wall for the coup resurgence was the Armored Corps.

He thought that he wanted this corps to weaken quickly.

Calgurio was a man to be called an officer rather than a soldier. He was strong in battle, but he was worried about certain plans and victories, people who were not at risk.

But, he had the aspect of not minding losing because he was greedy, and he would move on if there was a worthy reason.

The important thing as long as he gave an excuse, it was all good.

Country Monster The Monster has money. And, there must have been new technologies developed there from a different point of view that the Empire was still invisible to.

Yuuki guessed Calgurio would make a move if he pointed that out indirectly.

Money would attract the nobles who supported Calgurio.

It would be a different story if the new technology was hidden, Calgurio would not move just by being asked by the nobles.

He will turn his greed not only into Tempest but also the satellite city and the labyrinth itself.

According to Yuuki's expectations, Calgurio seemed to dance amazingly.

「Calgurio, are you going to steal the march?

Your Majesty, my Magic Beast Corps can also be used at any time.

Please give this evil dragon subjugation to me at all costs !! 」

The Beast King Gladim who was silent before roaring.

Just by standing up, there was an overwhelming feeling of coercion in that place.

Clearly the personality of a ruler.

A great general who was proud of the incredible combat power within the Empire that even ruled magical beasts under power.

He was the one who was said to be the second strongest person in the Empire.

Calgurio and Gladim let their views intersect to hold each other back.

Seeing that situation, Yuuki sighed in his mind.

The Magic Beast Corps was indeed powerful but it was clear that this corps was no match for this campaign.

So, he did not think that Gladim would announce himself to it.

Although he did not deny that this corps was suitable for attacking, it was not suitable to challenge Veldora.

In any case, the damage given will be not the least and it is doubtful whether in the first place there is a possibility of victory.

Since Yuuki knew that the Armored Corps had been working for Veldora's countermeasures, he was able to finish reading his strategy but he thought that the Magic Beast Corps would not be effective against Veldora.

From what he heard from Chloe's story, Veldora could be expected to have high combat abilities.

It wasn't so bad when the Armored Corps, but it would be difficult for the Magic Beast Corps to win against Veldora.

And in this case, the struggle together also has no meaning.

First of all, the war is decided by numbers.

Even if there were 30,000 joined, it would be overshadowed in front of an army that had the size of hundreds of thousands.

No matter how powerful the unit was, if their movements were limited, then it would be difficult to pull off an effective blow.

Not to mention, if several numbers were separated, their worst case would be surrounded by enemy forces and each one would be destroyed. . .

On top of that, it was ideal for the Armored Corps and Veldora to face each other.

Because it was important for Veldora to advance to the front—

About that, Yuuki was not too worried.

It was still pretty good if it destroyed Rimuru's executive or his subordinate army even if Veldora didn't show up.

Comparing the Rimuru and Armored Corps forces, the Armored Corps was probably superior.

There seems to be some strong individuals among the executives but for that this side is also similar.

Calgurio was greedy, but he was not weak at all.

There were special protege officers and strong warriors also enlisted, so if Veldora did not appear then the chances of victory would not waver.

It was futile to lose to the Magic Beast Corps here.

Yuki thinks he needs to do something.

"Wait a minute . I think it is better to entrust this to Calgurio-dono 」

Calgurio flashed a faint smile at Yuuki's words, Gladim has a bitter face.

And for the first time the Emperor, allowed that statement.

「Say, state your thoughts」

Yuuki expressed his strategy with a humble look while hiding his thoughts in his mind.

First, the Armored Corps would raid from the front of the Jura Great Forest area.

Sensing the invasion of the large corps, it was certain that vigilance would be concentrated in the Jura Forest area.

Then, from the north side will come another invasion to stun the west side as the invasion simultaneously.

「Do you say north side? Do you intend to pass through the Qanat Great Mountain Range? 」

To Gladim's question, Yuuki denied it with a smile.

And, without a sense of ridicule,

「We can avoid the battle against the dragon if we pass the sea route」

So he stated.

Surely, judging from the dragon's flying range, the sea route was out of the dragon's sphere of influence.

However, huge sea monsters inhabited the ocean, and it was difficult to get rid of the damage even if they left with a fleet.

It was difficult to maintain the lead with exhausted strength even if it arrived at the northern side port after passing an unfortunate sea battle.

Moreover, the Empire had some number of sea battleships, it existed to be used for subjugation against sea monsters or large sea magical beasts.

That was the reason it was necessary to connect the transport fleet with the transport corps, but it would not be on time if it was prepared now.

The nobles as well as the ministers raised questions on Yuuki's remarks.

But, uh,

「That might be true? Calgurio-dono's? 」

Yuuki brought the subject to Calgurio with a smile.

Calgurio was aware of Yuuki's intentions at that moment.

(Chih! This shitty brat ... Was he aware of the existence of the precious Airship?

Even though I hid it so much and built it in secret ..)

But, Calgurio thought about it.

That's not a bad strategy.

Calgurio was also considering a strategy to attack from the north side.

But, he stopped him this time because there would be a problem in the number of soldiers and formations if he were to heavily distribute his corps.

He concentrated on Veldora and the labyrinth.

It was a decision that Calgurio issued …

(Very interesting. The airship transported the Magic Beast Corps and afterward devoted itself to support and supply.

As for just taking advantage, this might be done.

In any case, if I were to arrange for a great power to launch a surprise attack from the north side of the western alliance, then,

This could be a reason to prevent people from turning their eyes to the other side.

Great military advantage. Of course, that would be an achievement for the Aerial Fighter Legion)

Calgurio quickly counted it on his head.

Scales tend toward profit and lead to decisions.

「Alright, I can't be rash to Yuuki-dono.

I'd like to know where you got that information from …

It really astounds 」

「No, no, it's because I have a connection.

There are many acquaintances from the same city that you saw 」

"I saw . . I approve.

It's been exposed before, but it's definitely.

There's a new weapon called "Airship" developed in my corps.

The Aerial Fighter Legion used this new weapon.

This is the center, the trump card.

It might be possible for the Air Combat Legion to transport the Magic Beast Corps! 」

With Calgurio's comments, the inside of the conference hall instantly grew excited.

That was because there was a way to attack the western countries without going through the Jura Great Forest

It's only natural that they're excited.

「However, roughly the maximum number of soldiers that can be transported is 100,000 people.

It might be difficult to conquer the west with just this.

So, I insist on simultaneous strategy! 」

Calgurio announced the strategy he made in his mind while revising his own strategy.

The 100 ships of the Aerial Fighter Legion will deal with Veldora, the remaining 300 ships will support the Magic Beast Corps.

His strategy would work out perfectly if he sent the best magician to fight Veldora.

While considering that, Gladim groaned.

It would be an honor for the warrior to fight against the strongest dragon named Veldora.

However, this strategy comes with a reason.

Above all, there seemed to be a group that specialized in individual battles that were said to be the strongest group called the Holy Knight Order in the west.

It seemed that their number was only 200 people, but he thought that he wanted to fight with them once.

Moreover, there was a country with faith as the foundation in the west called the Holy Empire of Ruberios.

There seemed to be a Guard Army under the direct control of the Pope that rivaled the Holy Knights in the country.

He will destroy the Guards and trample his holy capital.

Gladim felt that the blood of the ferocious beasts flowing in his body started to boil.

「Maybe good! Let's go with that strategy !! 」

The excitement in this large conference hall was further heightened by the words of approval echoed by the Gladim Beast King.

「We will win, we will win without any doubt !!」

「Victory for us, people of the Empire!」

「Long live, Your Majesty the Emperor!!」

So in such a situation, they were already fascinated with the imagination of victory.

The strategy went smoothly and the plan was completed without a hitch.

They finally got permission from the Emperor and his strategy was approved.

The strategy of the two-sided invasion was simultaneously decided with a surprise attack from the Empire.

Yuuki grinned in his mind.

Everything went according to his expectations and he became desperate to hold back his laughter.

With this, he could push away the intruding Magic Beast Corps to a distant place, and the weakening of the Armored Corps would naturally be done as well.

Even if Veldora did not come out specifically, the strategy worked despite only reducing Rimuru's handpieces.

It can be said that the best result is that both sides can run out.

And he can consume a weak empire from within and wage a great war with all the power he has.

While chaos arises in the world, let's aim for an opportunity to kill Rimuru in that gap.

Guy Crimson and Rimuru.

Two people that Yuuki had to be careful of. He couldn't be too careful with the other Demon Lords either, but he would manage it somehow if he had the time.

Let Chloe who is the strongest Hero throw it away, and in that gap she will get rid of the rest with Chloe in a one-on-one fight.

If he did, the limits of his own ultimate ability would be lost and it would be possible to put Milim under his control.

But . .

There was a reason why Yuuki did not do so.

The reason why Guy Crimson had not moved for such a long time was unknown.

The reason why the arrogant Demon King was not moving.

It was an unease whether it was because of something he had to be wary of.

He should be careful.

Therefore Yuuki hesitates to use his ace card named Chloe.

(Anyways, if this war gets big and the world falls into chaos, something will happen.

Then, I might see the thing hidden if it happened correctly!)

Yuuki laughed happily and thought about the future event.