Tensei Shitara Slime Datta
Chapter 160: The War of Destruction
From his subordinates, Calgurio had received many reports of despair.
The situation was very bleak; it was evident that this war had failed.
No, that's not all.
It had already reached a point where the chances of getting out of the living forest were questionable.
(How did this happen? No, to start with when .....?)
With these thoughts locked in a circle of despair and failing to get out of it, Calgurio once again evaluates the hopeless situation while determining the likelihood of their actions.
Although he could not do anything to change the scenario of this worse case, as captain of the corps he was still responsible for the lives of his officers and soldiers.
That was one thing he would never avoid.
The first was originally intended to convey that the attacking forces had been engaged with enemy forces.
The fierce battle was on the verge of reaching a stalemate.
Despite their overwhelming advantage in numbers, they could not push through the impregnable enemy defense formation; the enemy fought with vigor.
The magic cannons and large-scale magic mages were all completely drunk by the enemy's defensive barrier, unable to exert their effects.
Despite being an enemy, it was a commendable defensive formation.
Since they had lost contact with the underground capture squad, they could only head towards the capital.
This is not the time to praise the enemy's defense.
By the time Calgurio hooked the dots, he had already noticed that he was leaned against the wall.
But, it's too late.
The situation has escalated rapidly.
A new enemy has emerged. The army is the living embodiment of terror.
With oppressive might, they began to trample them.
Their numbers barely reached a tenth of their own, yet they could do nothing against it.
According to the energy measurement team's report, there were several individuals with large amounts of magical essence within them.
However, the majority of the enemy forces, the value of the energy was comparable to their own strength.
The number of A rank monsters was not much.
However, the result had stretched before him, and their own troops were cornered into a corner.
There is even further development.
From within the impenetrable enemy formation, unparalleled wide-scale magic was unleashed.
Due to the attack from the enemy's magic and Youjutsu, there was a large amount of causality within the imperial army.
The purpose of the purple armored force was to spread fear all together, causing the imperial army to fall into confusion, eventually seeing the barrier weaken.
It was a brilliant display of cooperation
However, if it was only so far, they could still regroup.
The vanguard and rearguard each had 100,000 soldiers.
when the front row begins to collapse, the rear row can provide support, change positions with the front row and regroup.
This may happen precisely because of the superiority of their incredible numbers, a strategy that is sure to win.
(Even if it is only temporarily superior, we have preserved the dignity of the Demon King)
Once he realized that he was retreating into a corner, he had just gotten a little protection.
Except word coverage has disappeared into the air as soon as.
Through the use of telescopic magic, imperial army advisers including Calgurio observed the battlefield several kilometers away.
Everyone was at a loss for words in an instant.
The feeling of coverage that remained, immediately dispersed.
The energy measuring team shouted like crazy and shouted in fear.
"O, book a retreat !!"
They said .
Unless it's too late ……
Rather than trying to understand the meaning of his words, it was faster to observe the situation before him.
The rearguard troops who wanted to support the front row were all struck by tragedy.
A kind of nuclear attack magic, "Gravity Collapse"
Releasing absolute energy, brutal magic that spreads tyrannical violence.
Causing the gravitational magnetic field to run the fortress like a star, it creates a localized high-intensity gravitational field.
Everything in the affected region will feel its effects and be destroyed.
If everything continued to be compressed, all the energy would be suppressed into a single point, causing a mini supernova on the ground.
This time, it seems that this is not the enemy's goal.
when the majority of the soldiers were crushed to death, the magic effect vanished.
Even so, among the 100,000 soldiers, who were still alive the number ……
“A mo, monsters. I ... There is only one, but the magic of the galaxy is ……
Magic that exists only in theory ……
It is impossible to use it here, the necessary energy consumption is astronomical... ”.
Indeed, Calgurio had knowledge of it.
In theory, it's possible, but it's still in the research phase.
It was not magic confirmed in the past, but rather a combination of imperial technology, knowledge from other worlds, and a collection of theories that created a new type of large-scale magic that was being researched.
However ..... it was activated perfectly.
And it only takes one monster.
Demon King .
Those words, in addition to realistic fear, had reached Calgurio's brain.
We have raised our hands against someone we should never have put on our hands, right?
First of all, to activate such a large magic, even with 10 magicians it might not work.
Its energy consumption could not compare to ordinary nuclear attack magic, and without perfect concentration it would only result in an accidental release of energy.
Even so......to have the ability to stop him completely halfway through, it could only be considered an inhuman monster ability.
“But ..... we still have the scientific weapon of magic exterminator .....”
"No, we have to retreat immediately, same Calgurio"
The man who had suddenly barged into the tent, said this to Calgurio.
When thinking about what the guards were doing, he looked at the man,
"A, aren't you Krishna Dono?"
In the Empire's battle for position, this man often ranked in a high position.
He also often participates in these battles himself, he is a swordsman that you cannot be careless of.
This man, with a haggard appearance, wore the strongest imperial legendary rank equipment, and there was a gaping hole in his chest plate.
There were still signs of a death struggle on it.
"Listen, Bazan and Raiha are dead. Colonel Kansas and the Main General Treatise as well.
In addition, 2 'Other World'. There were monsters there that could not be destroyed even with that kind of power.
We have detected a great miracle now, but we are worried that it is not the demon lord.
Several demon Arc class monsters had been identified within the dungeon.
Furthermore, there was even a Demon Lord class. The magic we detected, was most likely used by one such person.
Backwards now. There is no shame in this, decide quickly! "
“Not the Demon King?
And, there are some more monsters?
Demon King ?!
So there's something on this level ……
And on top of this, the evil dragon Veldora still hasn't appeared ……
And Demon Lord Rimuru has not made a move ……
Gather the soldiers, we retreat immediately! ”
Of the three resurrection bracelets seized from Shinji and his partner, Calgurio has taken one and hidden it for himself.
2 Was given to the Technology department for analysis, and one of them was given to Krishna.
Due to the Emperor's absolute order, the Technology department could only hand it over without complaint.
One has been completely separated so this is the only one that can be used, and thanks to the bracelet, Krishna is able to revive.
And thus, while the resurrection effect of the bracelet was confirmed, a non-influential replica was also confirmed.
the soldiers in the dungeon, in the true sense of those words, were wiped out.
350,000 soldiers, all destroyed.
Rather than dying, those who are still alive are more important.
There was a tank corps and 400 airships, they had to regroup with them, understand the situation, and then reorganize the troops.
Worse still they would retreat back to the empire, but it was much better than total annihilation.
Calgurio has decided, and will give the order.
However, it's too late.
"Kufufuf. Now that's gonna bother you. Why don't you be my opponent for a minute ”
The demon crept in, never allowing their pitiful prey to escape.
Tension airs on Headquarters.
Only one monster has broken through.
However, the aura coming out from it, was far more incredible than any monster they had encountered so far.
Monsters with statures similar to theirs, yet exuding magical essence were more concentrated than giant dragons.
Moreover, he had infiltrated without anyone noticing.
Even with that kind of aura, he still managed to interrupt without anyone sensing.
The guards pointed their swords at the intruder.
However, Calgurio's body felt heavy, he could not lift his sword as he wished.
"Kufufuf. You guys who are inferior trash want to fight with me equally? ”
Red-haired monster, Diablo laughed.
Calgurio looked at Krishna, but Krishna was already on his knees.
Krisha may have felt an enormous difference in ability, and despair.
Calgurio held onto a small piece of hope, and tried to negotiate with Diablo.
"I'm sorry for my rudeness, my name is Calgurio.
I am the leader of this Corps, and the highest authority in this operation.
May I ask for your name? "
"Oh yeah? You're very polite.
"My "name" is Diablo, a loyal servant of the Demon King Rimuru. ”
As Calgurio guessed, this is a named monster.
Or rather, it would be strange if something of this caliber did not have a name.
Confirming that the other part had reason and intelligence, Calgurio had hope with the negotiations.
“Diablo Dono, we want to offer our surrender.
If this battle continues, we will have more soldiers dead, your side will also suffer more damage, right?
What the hell are you saying?
Of course, we will pay compensation, and promise to refrain from all future acts of invasion.
No, we can even have an alliance between Tempest and our Empire!
We will not forget this kindness. How about that?
Can you give this to Demon King Rimuru the same? ”
Considering the current situation, all 350,000 of the underground prison capture team were dead.
As for the Capital offense team, more than half were dead or could no longer fight.
Unable to contact other forces, the combat force currently at hand is 150,000 members including casualties totaling less than 200,000.
There would be a certain amount of causality if they acted violently, so if they wanted a full victory, this was a pretty big proposal.
Calgurio had made a split-second decision, instead of running away, he tried to negotiate with Demon Lord Rimuru through an intermediary.
This military operation was a total purge.
They really underestimated the enemy forces.
It was a proud battle power that could fight 3 old demon kings simultaneously and still win.
Even if they combined all the battle power from the west, they would still be incomparable
one third of the imperial army.
They were confident of an absolute victory, but this was the result.
The Demon Lord class, and several other demon lord class individuals, were all under the banner of Demon Lord Rimuru.
They would have to pay compensation here and retreat, then rebuild their power next.
There were already nearly 500,000 deaths, and Calgurio would undoubtedly be defeated, but more than this then the backbone of the empire would collapse.
Calgurio is greedy, but incompetent.
That's why he offered this proposal.
If the enemy demands the lives of the generals, then he must be prepared to sacrifice himself.
But, it's too late.
"Kufufuf. This proposal, it's coming a little late.
At this point, only you are still alive. ”
Calgurio could not understand what was being said to him.
The advisers were also confused by his words.
However, Diablo let out a gust of wind with his mind.
* pachin! And snap his fingers.
Moments later, the tent exploded, and the outside scene had entered the Calgurio scene.
And there's a mountain of bodies.
The soldiers in the middle of their work, lying dead as if they were asleep.
It was almost as if their souls were being pulled out of them ……
No, their souls may be completely drawn out, the soldiers unable to fight back and their souls destroyed by the red-haired demon Diablo.
Diablo had no reason to take the time and effort to want the enemy soldiers to escape.
And killing them all would also be troublesome.
So, when he went down he also simultaneously activated "Late ・ From ・ World", reaping the soul of every enemy soldier.
Actually, he could have killed them with insanity through 『Haki the ruler of Raja』, but that would have caused too great a commotion.
Diablo did not plan to let a single enemy stay alive.
Precisely because of that, he quickly annihilated the enemy, without the slightest bit of hesitation
First of all, he had always preferred to be a lone wolf.
That was also why he did not have his own subordinates.
They are just useless tools that are not even worth using.
There is currently a little chick named Venom who selfishly follows him, but if he proves useful then he will be used.
for Diablo, the value of the tool is in its utility.
That's why a useless subordinate is underdog, he himself too, must prove himself as a useful tool (lowly servant) to his master Rimuru.
"U, you …. . UOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !! ”
Calgurio shouted, glaring at Diablo as if he was vomiting blood.
The anger from killing his comrades had obliterated his fear in an instant.
At that moment, a dazzling suit of armor had struck Calgurio, and his mind became calm.
The strongest armor of the era of the gods.
Borrowed from the Emperor, a god-class Equipment.
Allowed to be worn only by the 4 Captain Corps, it was a testimony to the Empire's greatest combat power.
“Inspardonable, Satan! I'm gonna kill you! "
"Kufufuf. It's more like that, now it's getting interesting. ”
They had a stalemate, and the final battle began.
However, it cannot be called a fight.
That was because, to Diablo Calgurio was nothing more than a lower life form, even god-class equipment was nothing more than mighty power.
Tools only have meaning if you know how to use them.
This is just a sad fairy tale if the owner cannot bring out the full potential of his tools.
Calgurio did not even manage to make Diablo serious, it was nothing but reaping one soul.
There were 150,000 soldiers from the imperial army camped outside around the dungeon.
Apart from a few higher-ups, none of them were aware of what caused them to be annihilated.
In this way, the entirety of the imperial power that came to attack the tempest, was completely annihilated without leaving behind any great achievements.
And the crisis has passed for now.
