Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 29: Invasion of the Lizardmen

There is a lake in the middle of the Jura Forest, called Shisu.

The swamp surrounds the lake, and is controlled by the Lizardmen.

Countless caves surround their land, forming natural labyrinths that thwart any invasion.

Being protected by the land itself, the Lizardmen peacefully ruled the lake.

However, one day, troubling news reached them.

Orc troops moved forward into the lake.

The chief, upon hearing this news, quickly issued an order.

"Prepare to fight! We will destroy them !!! 」

The head was full of confidence.

If they fought on the plains it might have been different, especially considering the Lizardmen were outnumbered,

But this battle will be in accordance with their terms.

If they set a trap and proceed carefully, they would definitely win.

While sending some to prepare for battle, he also sent out a scout team to investigate the Orcs.

Knowing the size of the enemy is a must.

As you become a leader, your intelligence increases.

Carnivorous lizardmen will individually rank as monsters C +.

The soldiers could reach B-rank, and some special individuals among them could even reach B-rank.

The total number of their troops amounted to ten thousand – if it summoned half of their entire population for weapons.

However, even so, their abilities were somewhat highly ranked.

If they cooperated well and fought as a single unit, they could easily rival the army of a small human country.

Thus, this battle seemed to be entirely in their favor.

There's no way we're going to lose! So thought their heads.

However, his heart was still heavy.

Orcs were usually a race that would not attack those stronger than themselves.

And not at all the weaker Lizardmen.

If they were to attack the goblins, then it would make sense ... but why would they?

And thus the question slowly grew into a restlessness that tormented him.

Brave personality, but with enough humility. It was the Chief Lizardmen who ruled over them meticulously for many years.

And this lizard fear soon became a reality.

It's been confirmed but the reconnaissance team.

Orcs numbered 200 thousand !!!

Impossible! … so he thought.

Orcs are indeed a race full of life, renowned for their reproductive abilities. However, even then, to prepare 200 thousand soldiers was unthinkable.

How can they get enough food?

Who united the many selfish and greedy Orcs under one banner?

With their strength, at least a thousand will follow …

The best the chief could do was to gather an army of twenty thousand.

Are they divided into sections that are controlled by some extraordinary individual?

Nevertheless, one must unite the leaders …

That is impossible …

The mere thought awakens fear.

He wanted to reject that thought with all his might.

How terrible that existence is. … Orc Lord, said to be born once in hundreds of years!

However, no matter how hard he thought, only entities could achieve such results.

If ... if Mr. Orc was indeed born, then the profit he relied on might not be meaningful.

If they fought normally, defeat was almost inevitable. They don't have enough troops!

So the Chief thought.

What can they do to escape this predicament?

If his worries were proven wrong, he would just jump for joy. However, one had to prepare for any circumstances before the decisive battle.

So he decided to ask for reinforcements.

And thus he sent one of his subordinates.

Unfortunately, it was the subordinates who caused the chaos.

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The leader of the Lizardmen Raid, Gabil, having received orders from the chief, left the swamps.

He brought with him a hundred soldiers.

Gabil was not happy.

For him, who had a name, to receive orders from the head without a name .. how disgusting!

I am the chosen one! That fact is the root of Gabil's pride and confidence.

The particular demon he met gave him this name.

「You showed promise! One day, I will return to call you to my side! 」

So the big demon told him.

He remembered those words as if they were spoken yesterday.

My great master, the demon Gelmudo himself bestowed this name on me!

So how can I be content working under their low-class lizardmen and pathetic leaders?

For the sake of Gelmudo-sama, I must control the lizardmen …

Gabil kept thinking the same thing: is this okay? Of course not!

In that case, what should he do?

The orders of the Chief were to travel to the goblin village and to ask for their help.

He does allow for strong coercion, but strictly forbids any action that would trigger a violent response.

How sad! So Gabil thought.

We must conquer the goblins! We must have faith in our abilities, and everything will go according to plan!

Aye!

We don't need a weak head that overestimates the strength of some lowly Orcs!

Isn't this the opportunity to take over what I've been waiting for?

This . So – how should I proceed?

That lowly goblin could at least serve as a meat protector. So let's collect them and use those lowlifes to use.

Ten thousand goblins should be beneficial.

Wait .. I have a better idea.

This is the perfect opportunity to show the world our strength!

My power!

To that end, I have to proceed with caution here.

Carefully, without letting your guard down, wait for the right time.

First, gather the troops.

This Gabil will continue his journey to the Goblin village!

For my big ambition!

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The head of the goblin village gathered with a pale face.

It all started with the arrival of the canine wolf.

Or maybe it started when they left the village of named warriors.

Villages eager to fight along the seemingly sad village have now joined forces.

A rescue worker appeared in the village.

Creatures with extraordinary powers.

The goblins come under the protection of the creature, gain new powers, and successfully reconstruct their village.

But the goblin leaders were unable to do something as shameless as the request to join them now of all time.

Actually, many want to do that. There are many who already have.

But if they were to join them now surely they would be treated as slaves. It was the thought that prevented them from making a decision.

But time does not wait.

The orc army has started to move forward.

Some leaders have decided to serve the orcs.

Rather than being trampled by them, it was better to promise help in advance, and live under their protection …

With that intention, they sent an envoy.

The envoy did not return .. not everything.

The orc envoy brought the envoy's head, and said this.

「Guhahahaha! We will not allow your capitulation! And yet. If you choose to become our slave, we will at least save your life! That is our response. 」

And he left relaxed.

But anger does not arise within them. Because they witnessed such incredible power.

That single orc could slaughter everyone in his own village.

Normally, Orcs were D rank monsters.

Stronger than your average goblin, but not too strong.

Upon hearing the report, the village heads fell into deepening despair.

They should have chosen to serve under their fellow brothers, at least …

Orcs who promised to save their lives also demanded that they give up all their food.

"We won't kill you, but die!" That's what he said.

However, even if all the goblins gathered, they would definitely be annihilated.

The goblins that could fight numbered a little less than ten thousand.

Their brethren from the savage area, those who were not included in their meeting, could not be contacted.

So they ran out of options.

At that moment, an urgent report arrived.

The lizardmen warriors have entered the village! It read.

Is this not a glimmer of hope?

So the village chief went to see the Lizardmen Raid Leader; he was their only hope, they thought.

Moreover, he was a named monster! He will be their savior.

And then, their Messiah proclaimed

「Vow your loyalty to me! If you do, I promise you a bright future! 」

We believe those words!

Therefore, the village chief made a decision.

It was the fault of the weak who had no one to depend on.

There are some who insist on serving their kind rather than the Lizardmen.

However, their numbers were far more numerous, so the goblins chose to serve Gabil.

If only they knew that this decision would determine their fate …

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Hakurou is a swordsman.

Strength without defects.

Even though he was at the age to become someone's grandfather, his spirit was clearly younger by many years.

After taking my human form, I learned the sword from him.

Though I haven't held a sword since kendo lessons in high school …

My speed of perception is a thousand times the norm!

Receiving a punch is a piece of cake!

I also had time when I thought about it.

Because moving in the form of a child was unpleasant, I changed to my adult version.

“Come, me, grandpa!” I thought, pay attention to Hakurou.

Then somehow he ran away. At that time .

* Supaaaaa! *

He landed a hit square on top of my helmet.

I did not feel any pain or damage. The helmet was made of wood, so it offered no protection.

Since the point is to learn these movements, it is best to hear when a hit lands.

But really…

It's not speed; it's skill. Completely different skills.

His ability is probably higher than mine.

How unexpected.

I didn't plan to be arrogant, but this really surprised me.

So this is a swordsman! A recognizable strength.

Had it been an actual fight, well I had a few tricks of my own, but if this was a surprise attack, I would have lost.

Despite knowing this much, any mistake would definitely lead to my defeat.

After all, there was no way Hakurou could do everything there.

Next to me, Benimaru was knocked out (with a happy expression?).

If I did not have an accelerated perception, I would definitely be in the same condition. It's not something to laugh at.

Two of us were taken out at the same time.

As this old man regained his young spirit, he became truly dangerous.

Then,

* Karan, karan, karan, karan !!!! *

Strange sounds were heard from the surroundings.

Whatisit?

The sound, apparently, was the goblin-mounted alarm system.

Of course, they did it without my knowledge. Using the traps I previously set up as clues.

Ending our training, we headed to Rigurdo.

When he saw me, Rigurdo rushed over.

「There is a problem, Rimuru-sama! The Lizardmen courier has arrived !! 」

So he impatiently reported.

By the way, Rigurdo has pretty much built up this image of panic, hasn't he?

Other than that ... Lizardmen?

Huh..I know that a disturbance will come someday, but it seems like it has finally arrived here.

All right, let's listen quietly as I always do!