Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 214: Attack and Defense

A blade glistened, and a straight sword drove him away.

The intense attacks and defenses were out of control for a while.

Each of them made their tricks and plans to progress in the fight profitably.

A high level of psychological warfare has been waged.

While Souei and Laplace were fighting, their fight was interrupted as Kazaream fell while completely charred along with roaring sounds.

With the impact from when Kazaream was thrown there, the floor of the hall split open and the fragments scattered.

As proof that Kazaream's body was burned to a high temperature, the marble covering the floor began to melt.

Naturally, Kazaream was unharmed.

Half of his body was burned by the flames, it became a terrifying sight that no one would normally think that he was still alive.

But, Kazaream was still alive even under such conditions.

「Ah, nee-san!」

Laplace was startled and ran towards Kazaream in a hurry.

In a panic that no one could have imagined from his arrogant attitude.

Even Leon and his partner who were tending to their injuries while watching the fight between Souei and Laplace, stopped their movements as they looked at the terrifying sight of Kazaream.

Everyone could understand just by looking at his appearance.

Benimaru wins, and Kazaream's life begins to burn out.

Spiritual life forms are people who stand at the top of this world with their tenacious vitality.

However, from the moment their minds shattered and admitted one's defeat, their vitality (\= energy) quickly diminished and caused their death.

Kazaream's situation was exactly like that, everyone could see his defeat with their eyes, his energy started to diminish very quickly.

Souei did not stop paying attention to Laplace while being careful.

He did not think it was a trick, if it was a scheme, he judged it would be dangerous to move recklessly.

Comparing the two, Laplace and Souei were about the same.

He would be defeated when he pointed out a fatal mistake, he could understand it from the fight just a moment ago.

Souei watched Laplace's behavior carefully.

Benimaru landed soundlessly from the sky next to them.

「Do you end it? But, aren't you a little overreacting? 」

「No, his energy exceeds mine.

There was no reason to be easy on him.

If I don't finish it with my full strength, it will be a war of attrition.

If that happens, this side will lose if I make a bad mistake. 」

Benimaru answered Souei's question.

In fact, if you compare the size of the basic energy, Kazaream has twice as much as Benimaru.

Benimaru borrowed the energy from Rimuru through the Soul corridor and barely gained any power equivalent to Kazaream.

It was a battle method to borrow power from a higher-ranking person he learned from Diablo.

Of course, the requirements were difficult and of course he could not fully use the power of Rimuru in battle.

Moreover, it was impossible to borrow it beyond one's maximum energy.

That's because it's going to get out of control.

Moreover, there were some fine restrictions, but it could be said that it was a forbidden secret art to be able to use abilities beyond one's strength.

Only the top three, Diablo, Zegion and Benimaru were capable of doing so.

It was the ultimate art that was hidden from the other executives.

(But, the only thing I didn't understand until now, was Diablo's intention when he taught me this.

With such a question in his mind, Benimaru did not change his relaxed attitude with Souei.

In fact, he was able to defend against Kazaream's holy demonic fusion attack by letting the nihility energy he borrowed from Rimuru accelerate and wrap himself up with it.

If it was only his own strength, he was sure it would be a very difficult fight.

If it was said whether he would be able to win or not, he thought that he might barely win, but Benimaru did not think that he wanted to really try it.

By the way, one of the Four Demon Commander Heavens, Kazaream was a powerful enemy.

「Well that might be true. Against such a monstrous class, it was unknown what technique he was hiding. 」

「True to」

Souei did not pursue the matter anymore and slightly nodded.

When Souei understood, Benimaru started walking to deliver the final blow to Kazaream.

Victory was certain, but there was a possibility for Kazaream to bounce back if he was not knocked out in this place.

Since there was no insurance he could win his next fight, Benimaru would wipe it out without fail.

But, when Benimaru was about to approach him, he heard Kazaream's voice muttering.

When he heard those words, Benimaru stopped walking.

「Hey, Laplace ...... where did I make a mistake?」

He heard Kazaream muttering with eyes that could see nothing towards the empty sky.

Kazaream's memory continues.

「At first, I just wanted a place where we could live happily ……

Since the shortcut was to become a Demon King, I became one—

Then, I guess I got carried away. . . . . . 」

「Eh, such a thing. It was someone else who got carried away! 」

「True, I remember that. I felt aggravated by Leon introducing himself as the Demon King even though he was human.

Fussing over such a drab matter, I lured Leon to a fight. . . . . .

Hahaa, I woke up the sleeping dragon. . . . . .

So I was killed and I took a grudge on Leon and lived for it all this time. . . . . .

But, it's a mystery.

Why for something like that during this――

We just live happily. . . . . .

Laplace, you're wrong, you know. . . . . . Me . . . . . I made a mistake . . . . . .

Again, we are happy to ―――――― 」

Kazaream's consciousness sank to the bottom of eternal darkness.

――Ah ..... That's true ...... I also have to apologize to Clayman――

Those were the last words that came to Kazaream's mind.

「Nee-san? Kazaream-san? Hey, that's not good, being stubborn is a redemptive feature!

If you give up, it will be the end. It's a lie, it can't ……

I'm not fooled, stop the nonsense! Once again together, we are happy――

Do you think we'll let you leave us easily !? uuauoooooooo !!! 」

Laplace cried loudly.

He was too helpless, and it was enough to stop Benimaru's footsteps.

「Eh, this ..... lie, Kazaream-sama?」

The weak tears sat down, he became dazed due to his inability to accept reality.

Silence filled the room as time had stopped—

「Hoohoohooho! Now is the time for my right turn! 」

With an unnatural movement like a machine, the Footman appeared all of a sudden.

He held an unpleasant round ball in his hand.

As he raised the ball in his hand above the sky. It happened .

『Yo, my name is Velda.

Looks like Kazaream was defeated? Or brainwashing eliminated?

Okay, well that's good.

Well now, I won't be talking for a long time, I have to gather my goals quickly. ]

The ball emits light and pulls the figure of youth ―― Velda―― in the air.

The image was associated with form and clearly showed the figure of the boy.

And the picture says those words.

Everyone stopped moving hearing those words. It was not that they were not interested in the boy's conversation, it was because they were unable to understand his purpose and were confused.

Moreover, a certain intimidating aura could be felt from the child.

Was it the descendant of his main body or just his body doubled?

Even Mizari and Leon who were high-ranking existences were overwhelmed by the aura they felt from the boy, and they were unable to act recklessly.

They stood up vigilantly.

"What's that……? Kazaream-sama is brainwashed, you said !? 」

Laplace is reacting.

「You ! What do you think Mah comrades !! 」

Laplace showed his rarely seen anger.

But, her voice did not reach Velda. He simply acted indifferent to his goal without any interest about Laplace.

Velda raised his right hand towards Kazaream regardless of the reaction of the others.

At that moment, the light separated from Kazaream's burned body and sucked into Velda's hands.

「As if I let you do it!」

Souei at an extremely fast speed threw a stab at Velda, but his prick passed through the image and did not activate the effects of a single kill attack.

「It wasn't an illusion? Illusions with real substance ……? 」

"This!? Some sort of parallel existence? 」

Towards the analysis of Leon and Mizari, the,

『Ah, you guys better not think too much of me. It's just a recording.

Since I was talking while expecting your behavior, there was a slight peculiarity.

Well, I'm done gathering my goals, it's time for me to disappear.

Oh yeah, I think I should give you all the gifts for the end―― ――

Velda says that she is a recording of an image of herself.

Benimaru was the first to notice the abnormality.

Benimaru had sensed earlier that it was a recorded image of Velda, and without being confused he ran towards where the Footman was holding the ball.

The finished ball emits light and begins to pulsate, beginning to erode the Footman's body.

"Be careful! Fat the――」

That simultaneously happened with Benimaru's warning.

Kazaream's body emitted light, then a powerful light and destructive power were released into the surroundings.

It made all of the combined divine demonic energy go berserk and caused a condensed explosion.

Magic power swelled to the maximum inside the container and was released instantly.

With a flash, the castle hall was filled with destructive lights without any heat.

An incredible killing power spread out and attacked the surviving people.

Velda's intention was that when he took the power he had given Kazaream, he at the same time manipulated the energy inside Kazaream's body and made it explode.

「Cih!」

There are some people who can react.

Among them, Benimaru dodged all the explosive flashes that were arguably difficult when observing the situation around him.

Souei who was far away from Kazaream, in an instant he placed the Footman as his shield and deployed many barriers as his defense.

Mizari who had no change in her expression, used barrier magic that wrapped around her whole body and she could undo half of it. He received damage from the remaining energy, but as a spiritual life form, the wound immediately regenerated.

Laplace directed his anger at Velda beside Kazaream, but his life was saved due to the power of his foresight.

He moved to the location of Tear who could not react before the moment of the explosion, and he created a barrier while covering Tear. Even so, he had a serious injury on his back, but he seemed to be unable to avoid death.

And then, subordinates Leon――

They all seemed to be safe due to the barrier created by Demon Lord Leon and Leon protecting him like a shield with his own body.

But, Leon who prioritized protecting his subordinates over himself, had received tremendous damage and was unable to move after being bathed in a destructive light that he could not undo.

However, there was still an unyielding light about to shine in Leon's eyes and he did not let Velda go from his sight.

The attack just now was brutal, but no one died.

Benimaru who felt the situation heaved a sigh of relief, but there was a slight feeling of unease.

He could feel the uncomfortable feeling coming from the Footman.

(What is this.....?)

He had such a question but,

"Hows it? Are the fireworks beautiful?

Well now, this is a gift, but I think it's time to join in as well.

I gave the Footman it right there Vega eggs.

Although the reproduced body was transplanted with Ultimate Skill 『Evil Dragon Lord Azi Dahaka』, it had the same ability.

If it were to absorb Kazaream's explosive energy now and obtain the holy demon energy, I wonder what would happen?

Oh, whether it succeeds or fails, both are good.

Please enjoy it fully. Bye bye!"

He lost consciousness for only a moment when he understood the meaning of Velda's words.

Words that are just surprising.

Benimaru analyzed, but he wasn't sure if it was the correct answer.

He had no time for it, as he had evil monsters produced as a matter at the moment.

He had been receiving reports about his combat abilities ever since when one of the Four Demon Commander Heavens, Vega went berserk. It was an evil monster that had considerable immortal characteristics.

An effective way to fight such a monster was simply to exterminate it with incredible energy.

However, if such a monster obtained the attribute of a holy demon, the means of attacking that it could use would be reduced.

It meant a monster that he could not defeat if he was not skilled enough.

(It's bad. I used Prominent Acceleration in the previous fight, I have not recovered my energy ..)

If Benimaru used the strongest attack he had, he would probably annihilate it. However, even if he borrowed Rimuru's nihility energy, he calmly concluded that it was dangerous because the level of his energy loss was too great.

In other words, he could not help but conclude that the war potential was not enough against the Vega class – monsters currently – that had resistance to the attribute of a holy demon.

It backfired because Benimaru had used his strongest attack against Kazaream.

He could defeat her even if it took a little time, but he ended the fight with a quick strike so that he could guard Laplace. It was Benimaru's decision.

If he only fought against Laplace, he would have magic power left. There was also Souei here, so he judged that there was no problem even if there were 4 classes of Demon Lords awakened.

It can be said that Benimaru's decision aiming for a quick conclusion is never wrong.

But, he only regretted his own busyness at this moment.

For the current war potential here, Leon was injured all over his body and it was hard to say that Mizari was unharmed.

Although Souei was not injured, his abilities were devoted to an individual. Since he did not have a ranged attack, he was no match for removing Vega.

Most importantly, it was uncertain how Laplace would move, the preparation for it was necessary.

The people below than that are not included in the war potential.

The strategy that could be taken here might just be for him to become the leader and ask Mizari to help him.

He could not help but hope that Mizari had the means to attack a wide area like Carrera.

If he did not have such means, he would only need to buy some time for him to recover his energy.

Velda said everything he wanted to say, all traces of him suddenly vanished.

As the person himself said, it seemed to be a pre-recorded image.

All he needs to be aware of is the Footman carrying Vega eggs.

The time it took for Benimaru to complete his thought gathering was only a short time of 1/1000 or less than a second.

But, even if the thought was only momentary, it was a decisive period.

When Benimaru turned his gaze to the Footman, it had already happened.

「Hooohoohooho. Did you see, Laplace?

I, Footman the Angry Clown just killed that hateful Leon.

Including Kazaream-sama's regret, I will clear myself of this anger now! 」

Footman said as if he were the greatest.

As it supported his words, the Footman pulled out his hand from Leon's chest.

A large amount of blood flowed out.

「「 「Le, Leon-sama !!」 」」

Leon's subordinate panicked.

Meanwhile, Leon fainted in slow motion and vomited blood from his mouth in large numbers.

His heart was pierced, and anyone could see that it was a fatal injury.

His consciousness almost taken away by Velda's attack was one of the causes, Leon being covered by the wounds all over his body, he already could not deal with the Footman's movements.

Leon who is one of the Octagrams is on the verge of being killed now.

In the case of Mizari who is a spiritual living being, the essence will likely be able to regenerate as long as it is not destroyed.

However, Leon was a high ranking human who had a holy body.

He is an Awakened Hero, which is similar to an existence that has no age but – of course it depends on the physical body.

If he evolved into a spiritual living being and became a half-dead god, the problem might be different.

Footman kept laughing out loud.

「Are you stupid ……

Didn't you hear the last words of Nee-san .... 」.

Laplace tsukkomi to the Footman even though he's serious.

However, it did not go into Footman's ears.

Footman was already living in his delusion, reason and thought, everything was eaten away by Vega eggs.

「What is this, Footman. You also already broken―― 」

Laplace muttered in frustration.

His eyes clearly saw the future where the Footman broke.

Vega's power continues to erode it, Footman's anger, thoughts and even memories are not depleted.

In that case, the only thing left was the incarnation of destruction.

「I won't forgive you, Velda !!!」

Laplace vowed to take revenge with anger in his heart.

「Eye water, go for a moment. I'll start seriously, after a long time. 」

「Eh, but ..... Footman ......?」

「Footman controlled. By that jerk, Velda.

Therefore, I need to end it immediately. 」

「――Understood. Don't act rashly! 」

「By the way, did you save something from Velda?」

「I have nothing .... Maybe, because I stick to Kazaream-sama all the time.

Laplace, don't leave me alone ……? 」

「Hahaha, leave it to me. I'm actually stronger than Kazaream-sama you know? 」

"Yes . I know . 」

Laplace turned his gaze to the Footman while saying "what do you know".

His eyes had already swallowed all the feelings and all the unrest in his heart disappeared.

Devil, Laplace staggered to his feet.

And then, he walked carefully to Benimaru's side, the,

「Say, let's have a temporary truce. 」

So he suggested it boldly.

Benimaru accepted the suggestion.

There was a possibility it was a lie and a trap, but he was willing to do so including that.

Since the Leon he had expected for the biggest attack had fallen, he would use a usable hand that could be used.

Above all, Souei can be added to the war potential when Laplace's vigilance is eliminated.

Souei did not oppose it, he investigated Laplace's movements with his clones. Both sides are involved together.

They conduct strategy meetings while holding back the Footman's anger.

He worries about Leon's condition, but he gives priority to defeating the current Footman.

「If I am not mistaken, that Vega man sucked magic essence from the ground right?」

「As long as he is in contact with the ground, he can reproduce endlessly. 」

For the conversation of Benimaru and Souei, the,

「Please don't worry.

The castle is isolated from the world by a round isolation barrier even from the ground.

Even the hole made by Benimaru-sama and Kazaream-sama some time ago, has already been completely restored 」

Mizari.

It seems to have worked flawlessly.

However, Benimaru hoped that there was no way to attack long range.

Mizari can naturally use Nuclear Attack Magic, but she judges that simple magic is ineffective.

「Then, You Clown. Do you have a big move or something?

Since his regenerative power is too high, he can recover immediately even if I cut him off, you know? 」

「Call me Laplace.

For the answer to the question ... I'm sorry.

I too, like the Niisan people there, specialize in anti-individuals. 」

「What, you can not use it ..... Didn't you boast of being stronger than Kazaream a moment ago !?」

「What a stupid thing to say! If it's about devious tricks like Seraphim absorption or the Revived Demon Lord Transformation, I can't use them, such talk.

Even such cunning tricks, no matter how many I am, I cannot win.

Therefore, I have 10 spirit bombs left, if I let them explode with chain— 」

Laplace cleverly pointed the bomb out of his pocket for a moment.

"Oh?" so Benimaru nodded.

The four people held a meeting while dodging the attacks launched by the extremely agile Footman.

Its strength was sublime, but they survived because its attack speed was slow.

That's good at the moment, but there's a chance that they won't be able to deal with the pace later. It would be a suicidal act to prolong this.

「Oke, his energy is currently not so great since he just picked up Kazaream's remains.

If we want to defeat him, now is the time!

Moreover, if we spend a lot of time, his body will fully adjust to Vega's strength. 」

"–Betul . The speed of his attacks gradually increased.

Since the attack had the attribute of a holy demon, it was impossible to fully defend against it if you received it. 」

In fact, if no one could place a barrier both holy and demonic, good attributes would pass through.

It would be cancelled if Foootman could master it like Kazaream even if there was a barrier against both attributes.

「Mizari, I entrust you to maintain the barrier with all your efforts. Even in the worst case, don't let this person replenish his strength any more than this!

Souei and Laplace, you two please set the bomb. I left a signal of competition to Souei.

Since I'm going to blow everything up along with the signal, you two don't fail to get out on time! 」

The four people had already started moving at once under Benimaru's command.

It was an impromptu plan, but they showed incredible cooperation, with Laplace and Souei strings, the Footman tied.

When 10 spirit bombs floated around the Footman, Souei gave a signal.

"Now too!"

At the same time, Benimaru carefully doubled the barrier he spread.

He probed the surroundings with ama and confirmed that there were no other Footman fragments.

In addition, he attached it so there was no room for the Footman to make clones.

「Receive this, Hell Hell !!! !!!」

Hell fire swept within the barrier.

At the same time, the spirit bomb exploded and caused a chain explosion within the barrier.

Originally it was a holy demon attribute attack that could be sustained.

Yes, originally ……

「This, that's a lie right !? That footman, he was consuming explosive energy !!! 」

The unifying energy of the holy and demonic attributes was too compatible with the Footman who obtained the Kazaream attribute.

Even when his body was burned, as his body was regenerated by his super recovery ability, his lost energy was replenished. The footman no longer retained its original shape and its size was enlarged to three meters, becoming an incarnation of violence.

「Why do you use something like an explosion of holy devil attribute!」

「What cruel! Didn't you approve! 」

Even though Benimaru and Laplace were fighting and screaming, it was an act to lighten the atmosphere even slightly.

It can be said that the situation is the worst.

Since the current attack was unsuccessful, the only way left was to wait until Benimaru's energy was restored; it was a pessimistic plan.

It is not known if it will work, it is also clear that the Footman will be able to master Vega's power if they buy time for it.

The footman was currently rampaging recklessly as he lost his ego.

He will kill everyone who lives in this place completely.

The only thing that can be said as saving grace is the egoless attack which is a means of survival for Benimaru and co.

「It was inevitable ..... it will be a war of attrition, I guess we just need to do it. 」(Benimaru)

「True, there is no other way. 」(Souei)

「I'll accompany you. 」(Mizari)

「Not helping. Prioritize yourself to stay on top of everything. 」(Laplace)

All four people are ready for it.

But, the overwhelming determination and touching emotions of the four people shattered in the next moment.

「Kufufufufu. So, this is what says that 'you are never careful enough in the final stages', Benimaru-dono. 」(Sorotan steals Satan)

No one knew when he arrived, an evil demon suddenly appeared behind the Footman and gripped his head.

And just like that, he threw it on the ground.

The demon turned around and shrugged as if showing his disappointment.

「Against small fried this level, what do you guys play?」 (Rimuru Butler Demons)

With a sardonic smile, he said those words.