Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 152: Agitation and Resolution

The war has begun. It started earlier than I expected. The last line of warning that Testarossa pointed out was trampled by the Imperial forces without hesitation. At that moment, the Eastern Empire and the Country Tempest Monster fell into a state of war.

In direct response, Benimaru's instructions were transmitted to the first and third corps via Thought Link. The two forces of the Military Tempest began to mobilize simultaneously. Since the strength of the tank's cannon was unknown, it was suicide to remain in the same position recklessly. There is still a distance to go before the two forces make contact, but we cannot be rash as the effective range of the enemy weapons is still unclear. The most striking difference between the world's former tank and the world's tank is that the barrel is shorter. Inside the Jura Kingdom Forest where the trees grew busily, there were several trade routes. The tank corps came charging in from the east, passing through the meadows and crossing the great river, but the length of the turret would not cause any problems when turning the rifle turret even inside the forest with its dense trees. It was questionable whether this had any effect on accuracy and range, but judging from the performance of the weapons they carried like rifles from a while ago, I think this situation is clearly problematic. The shotgun from a while ago was silent and did not back down. I can't confirm the silence because only detailed scenes projected onto a large screen can't reproduce the audio. If there is someone on the actual site, they can use the video crystal to transmit the video on the monitor along with the audio, but I cannot reproduce the audio using surveillance magic. Oh well, when magic processes the wavelength of an image through a high-altitude light source, slowness is bound to occur if I try to transmit audio.

Merely, this was not at a level that Raphael could improve upon. Is it easier to understand if I use the thunder analogy? Since there is a pause of a few seconds from the light, it will not be able to transmit if it is also burdened with sound [1]. That's why I couldn't determine whether the rifle from earlier was silent or not from the big screen image, but it became clear that the rifle was silent after the Mind Report came from Testarossa. In this case, it can be said that this weapon is a magic tool. It replaces gunpowder with a magic formula. Of course, the tank will have the same technology without recoil, high precision to some extent, and lack of sound. What needs to be determined is its range and strength. I didn't fight personally, but it was more worrying than what I thought just from watching my friend fight. But, the only thing I can do at the moment is assess the situation. Let's watch this fight with great attention.

Before the situation developed, I expressed my opinion to use 〈Magiddo's improved Magic Physics "Megiddo (God's Sun) better". But, Benimaru rejected the idea that ―― was possible after he consulted with Raphael. There seems to be some reason for this. First, to start walking on the road as a country, they cannot always rely on the Demon King who is their king — me. If they are aware that this is their country and have no intention to defend their own country, then they do not have the qualifications to live in this country. That's the first reason. The next one is the weakness of "Megiddo (Murka Lord)". It was a great magic that I could activate while sitting inside the control room. However, there will be some countermeasures made after the material is exposed. Since I exterminated everyone last time, no information was leaked about "Megiddo (God's wrath)". But, Benimaru explained that in this kind of war, if I use it carelessly, there must be survivors, and it is certain that "Megiddo (Murka Lord)" will be dealt with immediately.

Its original identity was the high-temperature rays of a beam of sunlight, and avoidance by sight was almost impossible. However, some degree of protection can be obtained if one is coated with a material that has a heat-insulating effect. I judge it is not easy to destroy a tank when the tank corps appears. I may not be able to penetrate the tank if I do not raise the power and increase the temperature to 10,000 degrees. Also, I can predict that there will be no blazing explosion as it is not powered by fuel.

I may have penetrated it, but it may not have stopped the movement of the tank. I can say that its power is amazing for anti-personnel magic, but it is a different story when facing such a modern weapon. Perhaps, it would be easier to blow them all up with normal nuclear attack magic. In that case, it is necessary to deal with the witch who put up the first barrier, and in the end it will proceed to the war where we will be dragged into the swamp of warfare, and this is. . . . . . Not a story that ends well. Then, should I just direct personnel? So I thought, but I can understand that this is impossible, even for me. I am unmatched against the Kingdom of Pharmas, it is probably because I have dealt with them on the site personally. If I am going to shoot precisely, I need to prepare various relay points to take advantage of the light reflections. It was clearly impossible while looking through the big screen. Still this is because I cannot accurately understand space with 『Perception』 Magic Power because there is space between me and the battlefield. So for long-range attacks, he would always descend from the sky. I certainly understand Benimaru's argument, as it can be expected that they will take action against him if I use him hastily. It seems I need to ascertain the situation before I use it. Then, my job was to watch, because I gave Benimaru the right to rule.

For that reason, I was watching the battlefield. The Gobuta Corps moved into the wings in a perfectly coordinated motion. Most likely, the Imperial troops would try to understand their position with monster detection magic. From here, it was a match between skill and speed.

Gobuta would according to Benimaru's will, hit the side of the tank corps with thunder speed. They are faster than the rotation of the tank turret, and their goal is to sneak into the tank from the front. They retreated after giving an attack to an infantry unit stationed to protect the blind spot of the tower. Their delicate beautiful movements are projected on the big screen. I can clearly say that their mobility is high, even from the images sent by Souei's intelligence photography corps. Like a huge monster that ran through the battlefield at will.

At the same time, a battle had also begun in the sky. A third corps led by Gabil, hidden in the sky, attacked the airship. The enemy seemed to be very surprised by this and was unable to deal with them immediately. As a result, they managed to drown around the three of them in an instant. It was the result of repeated hit and run tactics used by all members to attack on a wave without becoming greedy. Even Gabil had handled the training of his subordinates very well, and he seemed to have obtained an incredible aerial combat power. There wasn't much power in the fireball exhaled by the wyverns. But, perhaps because everyone was concentrating their attacks on one place, the fireball they were breathing pierced through the plane's magic barrier. However, his initial strategy was to attack the ground from the sky. Although they never assumed that the battle would be an air-to-air battle, the so-called great hard effort had paid off tremendously.

Gobuta and Gabil. Both of them showed incredible results from their practice and achieved results in their first actual fight. However, not everything will go well. That will be proven soon.

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Lieutenant General Gastar, angrily glared at the approaching cavalry. (These damned ones became arrogant!!) He cleared his anger-filled mind as the monster approached from the front. This reminded him of the terror planted by a demon named Testarossa with red hair not long ago. Monsters that can only hit and run may not be able to damage tanks no matter how fast they move. He quickly ordered his subordinates to prepare a tank cannon. Along with the type of shell that packed magic essence and increased destructive power, the tank contained another attack that shot out accumulated magic essence gathered from the air like a beam. If it is a shell, it is possible to make quick shots even if the number is limited. In case it is a beam, the energy charge takes a little more than three minutes but there is no quantity limit to it. Since it is possible to switch between these two types of attacks, the first type of shot beam and the normal shell are shot during the time it takes for the next beam to be filled. The preparation of the tank gun was completed in accordance with the orders of Lieutenant General Gastar. (First of all, what the people in the sky are doing. They should have started bombarding them from the sky to sweep the ground!)

Gastar ordered the tanks in the corps' outer ring to aim and fire the cannons at the surrounding trees while angry at the carelessness of his comrades. The tank corps began to expand the battlefield by cutting down the surrounding trees while alternating between the two types of shells. First of all, despite how large the trade route was, it was a narrow qute if three tanks formed a line. Because they were at a disadvantage because the enemy made a surprise attack at a much higher speed than the wild animals from the overcrowded gap of the trees. First of all, they began to create a favorable situation by changing the battlefield. Subordinates who receive orders handle tasks properly without being confused. The neighboring trees were cut down without taking up much time and space wide enough to operate the tank was created. As a result, the superiority of the first corps led by Gobuta was lost when the obstacles they used to cover and hide were removed.

A fierce battle also started in the sky. At first, they were caught off guard and suffered some losses but Major General Faraga who led the 100 airships of the Air Combat Legion was a capable man. In the current mission, the cornerstone of the anti-Veldora containment strategy is an airship that can be called an air fortress that has the largest magic-cancelling device installed. The piloting was a member of an elite class of magicians who commanded the witches. The adjustment of the magic amplification cannon was very important. Also, a magic barrier was put in place to always protect the airship. Furthermore, the Shield (Wall Shield), which was magic to deal with physical attacks, was strengthened to prevent attacks to the airship. A shallow attack would not go beyond that, actually after the first wave of attacks, the airship did not suffer any damage from the wyvern fireball. Major General Faraga involuntarily grew a smile and regained his composure. After becoming calm, he felt a grudge when three planes had sunk after being startled by the likes of Wyvern. The deployment of the Shield was not carried out in time and the attack surpassed the magic barrier, and became evidence of his recklessness. With such fury he faced the approaching Wyvern,

"Back attack! For the magician standing at the magic enlargement cannon station, start the spell! 」

So, he issued an order. The magician's spell that normally fired him was amplified up to 20 times his strength by the magic amplification cannon. It was a cannon just in name, actually it was just a pedestal with the ability to amplify the magic used. A large spelling control ball is made with magic stone with high purity ――At first, the orb attached to the staff is as big as a fist due to the effect of sanding spells, various large-scale magic can be cast. In the sky battlefield, dazzling magic spell lights danced wildly with lighting, blizzards, flames, and wind. Of course, Gabil and his corps that were targeted could not be said to be safe from it.

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「Please sit down, Rimuru-sama. That's in prediction. There's no problem"

Benimaru said to me with a calm aura. To his words, I reacted as if something was exploding inside me.

「You, can't you see that causality has appeared! Therefore, I will go out and use "Megiddo (Murka Lord)" ―― 」

But, my words were cut off in the middle.

"That's not good . As supreme commander, I cannot allow the king to be exposed to danger. Above all, the enemy side had a dangerous person named Yuuki. Moreover, I heard that the Emperor Divine Guard is strong. There might be other strong people in the Empire. Without knowing the enemy's war potential, for the king to advance forward was unquestionable. Please trust us. 」

Weakly I sat on the chair because of his words. Unpleasant feelings that are not anger or agitation do not fade. There was nothing I could do, because Benimaru's words were right. Shion who was standing behind me, Souei who was standing at the side as well. There was nothing to say about Diablo, Shuna who was looking at me anxiously, I realized that everyone was ready for the victims to appear.

Also, not only the people in this room ―― Perhaps, everyone who fought in front as well. With their determination to be the bait to lure strong people, they would stand on the battlefield. I'm the only one who doesn't have a resolution. And then at that moment,

"Because of that, I have to be perfect"

So, I think I heard that voice somewhere. Even you, are you worried about me? But, now it's okay. I grieved all the time about being rude to those people.

「Sorry, I did not calm down for a moment. . . . . . 」When I apologized to Benimaru, he nodded,

"Relieve . Victory will definitely be yours 」

So, he promised me. His usual carefree face was not there, now was the solemn expression of a great general who held the life of his soldier in his hands. In his words, I felt uneasy, my troubles, and unpleasant feelings were gone. I was ready to kill my enemy even if I had to die with him. But, for someone who died for my sake, I didn't think too deeply about it. It was necessary for me to accept it. The act was done not only for my benefit, it was for their families and the country that protected them, for an existence that symbolized them all. And that's me. For this reason, as my compensation for their actions, defeat is not permitted.

"Of course . Tell my words to everyone. Okay well? 」「 Yes! By all means 」

I obtained Benimaru's approval and showed maximum ability 『Mind Control』, and gave orders to all subordinates who joined my soul lineage while putting forward all my emotions, 『Listen this! Defeat the enemy with all your strength. There is no need to show mercy and it does not need to be easy. With all the power you have, get rid of the enemy immediately !! 』Benimaru nodded at my words and a smile appeared on the faces of the executives. That commandment means one thing. 'Release the detained forces. '