Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 34: The Breakup of the War

That day, the Orc army filled the swamp with thousands of troops.

If you look from above, you will see a crowd of tunnels as if an unrelenting vortex.

However, those present were only a fraction of their troops. The Orcs decided to attack by circling around the lake.

With little resistance they had occupied the swamps, and proceeded to the caves.

However, a commotion rippled through the crowd.

Because suddenly someone had ordered the lizardmen to attack.

And that was the cause of the outbreak of war between the Orcs and the lizardmen.

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Swamp ruler-the Lizardmen.

Having high battle abilities, they can maneuver smoothly through mud or swamp.

Hiding among the grass, they approached the orc army, and attacked undetected.

Everything went according to plan.

He had locked his head earlier in the basement, reorganized the troops, and had them move above ground.

And, quickly assuming the battle formation, he started attacking the orcs.

Gabil is not entirely incompetent. He did not have the ability to see the bigger picture, but he could definitely lead an army in battle.

That ability he inherited from his father, a former chieftain.

Lizardmen respect power.

Thus, they would not follow someone who only boasted of his strength.

Gabil idolizes an individual. For her sake, she had to show her competence.

Yet…

He left a thousand soldiers to guard the main room.

It was occupied only by women and other civilians. If they had to, the women could also fight, but they did not have the necessary strength.

For that reason, he had sent 500 additional troops at once to the main hall.

That is, Gabil decided to gradually strengthen that defensive line with the troops fighting in the tunnel.

After being purged so as to move the troops, Gabil gained control of the entire army.

Their numbers: 7,000 goblins and 8,000 lizardmen.

That is his fighting strength.

Without relying on the labyrinth, he proceeded to meet his opponent on the ground.

And leaving the minimum limit for defense, he mobilized everyone to fight.

The first attack as described.

They managed to divide the enemy and land a devastating attack on their flanks.

The Orcs scattered by the lizardmen are hunted by the goblins.

Following Gabil's orders on the letter, the squad performed very well.

The goblins, too, fought earnestly. Thus, they were able to advance with the rest of the troops.

The success of the attack can thus be attributed to the ideal cooperation of each unit.

To see!

Thought Gabil. There is no need to fear the Orcs!

Dad's senile. So he worries without need.

I will calm his fear.

After seeing my heroic achievements, he would definitely recognize me as the next head. For that, we have to clean the orcs at once.

Or maybe this whole scenario was planned to hand over leadership to me! So he thought.

Excitement filled the fields.

Look at 'em! A lowly Orc is no match for a great Lizardmen!

Proud of his work, Gabil observes the battlefield.

Everything has been going well until now.

After losing many soldiers, the Orcs must have been slumped in despair.

But Gabil had no idea, the terror of the Orc Lord.

That the Chief had known, the terror of the Orc Lord.

That difference now showed his fangs.

* Guchaguchaguchagucha *

Orcs walk in death.

By crawling, crawling on it. No, wait!

They don't walk on it, they eat it. What a horrible sight.

Brave lizardmen warriors, hardened in many battles, this was an unusual sight.

A sinister aura circled the Orcs.

A soldier who was frightened by this sight, tried to take a step back and fell backwards.

Without missing this opportunity, the Orcs swarmed the soldier.

He was dragged into the mud and tore the limbs off the limbs.

Since the war began, she was the first victim.

And it started it all.

The Orcs that devoured the stranded soldiers gradually gained their abilities.

That ability was unlike [Predator], and could not perfectly replicate the skill.

Despite this, they absorbed the power of the lizardmen to some extent, and shared it among those in their domain.

It was one of the effects of the unique skill [Starving Ones].

They are a flock just like individuals. Again, silence is similar to the shared evolution of the canine wolf species.

That was why the previous head was so afraid of letting the lizardmen die.

For the sake of not letting the orcs develop any further.

Although they were unable to obtain all the abilities from those who ate, they were still able to obtain some of their special features.

For example, the lizardmen's ability to move freely through mud and swamps.

For example, grow a scale around their vital area to survive.

This kind of change they can make.

However, that was how they were able to quickly turn the tide of battle.

"Don't be afraid! Show them the power of the tall and proud Lizardmen !!! 」

The Lizardmen regained their spirits from the cries of Gabil.

They were the masters of the marshes fighting on their own land; they attacked again.

They were still faster than Orcs, that's what they believed.

Even if they were overwhelmed by numbers, if they retreated to their defensive line, they could definitely destroy the enemy again.

And yet!

As they tried to surpass the Orcs again, they met with a ready formation.

Orcs are getting faster.

It's weird to think Gabil, but it's too late.

Without any advantage in speed, they were now surrounded by many orcs.

And they suppress their attacks.

Out of overconfidence at their speed, they blindly chased the Orcs in their retreat, and were thus besieged.

Perhaps if the Orcs were not under the influence of their master, the Gabil group could have this difficulty.

One could continue discussing such suppositions without end. The truth of the matter is: they are completely surrounded.

Like ants blocking the escape of their prey, orcs stormed them.

Even if they fought with all their might, they would definitely give up soon.

How could? Gabil could not understand.

He desperately tried to rally his troops, shouting words of comfort.

However, the Goblins had lost the formation in panic, and the Lizardmen trembled in fear.

It's bad . Thinking so, he wanted to issue an order to retreat . but even he understood that they had nowhere to run.

To gather them all under the banner, he had forced the soldiers to empty the caves.

Even if it had ordered a desperate retreat to the tunnel, its entrance was too narrow.

The goblins who would run first would block their escape.

And, without any entrance, they would be slaughtered by the Orcs.

If they run into the forest instead.they will be chased and slaughtered.

They can't back off.

Gabil understood that well.

Why would his father fight in such a cowardly manner? He finally understood.

How big an idiot am I? Thought Gabil. But now there is no time to regret.

Right now, Gabil only had one thing he could do. Increase morale and reduce the concerns of his colleagues.

「Guwahahaha! What an anxious face! I'm here! There's no way I can lose to some orcs! 」

Yes, to encourage his allies by saying something he himself did not believe.

Their fate has been decided …

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Ah…

The head of the Lizardmen sighed.

He's full of regrets.

That, for one, he had mentioned the terror that the Orc Lord was only in a fairy tale.

No, he had mentioned it on another occasion. However, the fact that he failed to convey his terror now caused the Head of Regret endless.

If he explained it correctly, perhaps Gabil would be more vigilant.

But it's too late now. Sighing, he threw away that thought.

They still have things they need to do.

The kind, gathered in the main hall, looked anxious.

Four lanes lead to the room, one can be used to escape.

Orcs can't come off the escape route. It was a direct route to the forest. This is the only route you can't get lost in; the one they dug themselves.

Therefore, they needed to observe the other four.

The units fighting in the tunnel slowly retreated and regrouped in the main hall.

The defensive line of the chamber currently consisted of 1,500 soldiers. There may also be some who have not backed down.

On the other hand, orcs were very numerous.

They might find this place soon.

Hopefully, the remaining soldiers will return before they do so …

The head glanced at the exit.

With all the meetings of their brothers, the large room now felt very tight.

If they had to escape at that very instant, it was hard to imagine they could all retreat safely.

Maybe they need to start evacuating small groups at once.

Whatever he chose, the situation would definitely be chaotic. However, it must reduce the chances of extinction, whatever is necessary.

However, even if they escaped into the forest, the orcs would find them sooner or later.

And even if they succeed with their escape, survival may prove impossible.

Therefore, the Chief was unable to order an evacuation.

The only thing he could do was buy time.

Whether they came or not, he did not know; but, he still bet all on reinforcements.

The suffering of the head seems as if it will continue forever.

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The captain of the Lizardmen Guard fled into the forest.

Sensing the aura of strength, he headed towards her.

Although the lizardmen had high mobility in the swamps, the same could not be said about the forest.

His breathing was disheveled, his pulse was unstable, the Captain was exhausted quickly.

But he still has to run.

His sprint could determine the future of his race.

And like that he continued for three hours.

As if ignoring the limits of his body, he solemnly urged. Suppressing with his own will, he could faint at any moment.

He was well aware of that fact.

Moreover, he did not know if that demon named Souei was actually in the front.

Whether he agreed to help, he did not know either.

Should he bother running?

The thought crept from the dark corners of his mind. However, he refused to entertain the thought.

He failed to stop the stupidity of Gabil. So he believed.

He knew that Gabil wanted to be recognized by the Chief.

However, he had not mentioned it to the Chief. Hero of the Lizardmen, Gabil.

He was also one of those who respected Gabil.

To take responsibility for his mistake, the Captain is unable to abandon his mission.

If he stopped, he would not be able to run anymore.

Therefore, he continued.

There was someone who saw this desperate sprint.

The captain himself did not notice the creature.

That chased the Captain without a sound from branch to branch.

Is he talking to someone? Without a visible and voiceless partner, she seemed to be in the middle of a conversation.

After it was over, he nodded once.

And,

「You will be finished. I'll act as you command. 」

Muttering, he swooped in front of the Captain!