Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 65: The Prelude to Disaster

King Edomarisu of the Kingdom of Pharmas frowned when he received his report.

There has been a change in the status of the trade quo around the Kingdom of Pharmas.

Initially, trading profits and losses would take up to a year or even longer before that was certain, but this time the change was too sudden.

Due to its location, the kingdom of Farmas can be considered as the main trading partner of the Dwarven Kingdom.

Without the need to traverse dangerous terrain, profitable for direct transactions. Therefore, a lot of profit is gained by selling imported goods after applying high taxes.

But, just selling goods to a foreign kingdom was not enough to be satisfied.

If imported goods are sold only domestically, restraining foreign trade, it will further increase profits, and such a decision is made after listening to the advice of the Minister of Economic Affairs.

As expected, there was initially an increase in the number of adventurers to the country plus sales and revenue also increased.

But within a month, sales began to show signs of recession, and an investigation into the cause was immediately ordered.

Damage is not limited to imported goods. Foreign merchants who came to buy goods and adventurers who came to stay disappeared altogether

Adventurers living in the city affect the income from the shops and inns, making this situation something that cannot be ignored.

It's not a problem that people can just wait and see.

When their report was submitted, it was shocking.

“It looks like a new city has appeared in the Great Jura Forest. Besides, it is inhabited by monsters. ”

And that's the situation. It really doesn't make any sense.

When Veldora disappeared, the surge in monster activity had become a cause for concern. Many monsters lived in the Great Jura Forest. Relatively, the threat level of monsters was relatively low, although there were monsters that exceeded B rank among them.

Putting the city in a dangerous place like this, how much combat power would it need? Even maintaining the surrounding villages and towns within the monster habitat required a lot of tax money invested into it.

Moreover, the monsters living in the city were an unprecedented phenomenon.

This is the phenomenon of monsters that established the country. Who could possibly believe this?

However, there are reports of goblins evolving into human-like bodies, orc-looking figures, and others.

In the report, they all evolved into a species called hobgoblin. Now, the goblins were close enough to humans, even engaging in business while speaking in human language.

That was not all, there were also Orcs and High Orcs, with the knowledge and techniques of organizing the work corps to build and maintain the roads.

It's an absurd story no matter how people think about it.

How many years does it take for even one individual to evolve? Of course because of the magnitude of this subject is something that should be addressed immediately.

News of the entire group developing, this was something that had never happened for centuries!

Of course, I have no doubt that the spy will lie.

But that's not the problem here.

The main problem was that a city appeared out of nowhere.

Directly through the Great Jurassic Forest, with a route that directly connects the kingdom of the Dwarves and the small country of Burmund formed.

In addition, the security of trade routes is guaranteed.

This is something that cannot be ignored. After all, if this route was allowed, the geological advantage that the kingdom of Farmas had would be lost.

For the Farmas Kingdom, which mainly relied on trade to earn an income, this was a matter of life and death.

Since the neighboring Dwarven kingdom became an excellent (thank you) industrial empire, the local industrial level was low.

There are no local specialties, and no resources can be processed.

Local agriculture is at a level when people will not go hungry, but the taxes earned will not be enough to cover national spending.

Tourism and trade being the main pillars, it is a country where the rates are high.

Until now, thanks to the threat posed by Veldora, the trade route through the kingdom of Farmas made it prosperous.

The disappearance of Veldora after 300 years is not predicted.

Thus, measures for the future as a country have not been well viewed.

「Well, what is happening now ....」.

No one can answer the king.

Currently, at the venue where the emergency meeting conference began, a similar report was announced to each member.

The people gathered here were all the upper class nobles involved in the management of the country, whose wealth was heavily diverted to the center.

Everyone present knew more than anyone that if the kingdom could not benefit from trading with the Dwarf kingdom, the national power of the Kingdom would fall.

Although no one answered, there was an answer. However, anyone who says that should burden all responsibility.

Adding that to the equation, this is not something to be said.

"Let's invade and destroy the city!"

Those are his words.

Even with the collective efforts of the country, the most number of troops that could be mobilized was on a scale of about 100,000 people.

However, against an evolved monster, an ordinary warrior was useless.

A trained knight or mercenary would be required. This is not a war between humans, if you want to mobilize to defeat an opponent, this is not something that amateurs can handle.

All they wanted was to avoid increasing the number of people who would die in vain.

So out of 100,000 soldiers, those with actual combat experience through combat numbered around 20,000. Mercenaries make up the majority of that number.

Knights belonging to this country are at most 10,000.

This number included all the knights in the region. When it came to those who would actually join the king's orders at most was 5,000.

The number in the monster country numbered around 10,000, but there might be some who were building.

TN: Dramatic Irony – there are about 165,000.

In addition, if you are considering a 1 vs 1 battle scenario, you should consider the quality of the equipment. In addition, you should also consider the combat power of women as well.

With that said, conquering monsters with only regional knights would be difficult.

For a decisive victory, at least 10,000 experienced soldiers had to be prepared.

In this place, anyone who suggested the attack would have to shoulder the burden of funds if the combat forces were insufficient.

No one wants to miss the benefits, but carrying the burden of loss is also undesirable. The people gathered here all had that mindset.

The king could easily decipher the thoughts of the upper class nobles.

Factors that would secure victory were combat troops and war funds.

Moreover, the adventurers living in the monster city were something that could not be ignored. He had to work with a friend to finish it. No one will support them if there is no benefit ……

But what if we assume there is a benefit? After obliterating the monsters in the city, and recognizing their right to rule the city ……

There would be no sense of unethical ruling the monsters. Slavery monsters are not uncommon.

Exterminate troubled cities and enslave living monsters. In addition, the city can be incorporated into the territory of the country.

By doing so, the Kingdom of Farmas would gain new lands, and they might even obtain the blessings of the Great Jurassic Forest.

Adding to that, the defense could also be left to monsters. The council does not allow the enslavement of humans, but they will not complain if they are monsters.

There is also income earned from opening new trade routes, full of good benefits.

Above all, there was something that fascinated the king.

It was silk, the sample was obtained from the city, and he had never felt such a thing before.

Comparing it to Magic fibers or hemp cloth was a presumptuous act. The results of the analysis showed that it appeared to be woven fabric from the cocoon of the hell moth.

The hell moth is a very dangerous monster, although the material is not limited to cocoons, but .. In reality, no one can believe that there is a better cloth than the one at hand.

By all means necessary, the method of manufacture must be obtained. With the manufacturing method, this can be a country specialty.

This and that, if the city wanted to be conquered, the benefits would be gained.

Unknowingly, the possibility of the king's despair had changed his face with desire.

The problem is the conquest itself.

On this issue, the king had a plan.

He had contacted Cardinal Nicolas Spertus of the church before.

An emergency magic letter was sent through magic communication between countries.

The contents of the letter were about the Monster Country. The letter was carefully written in the hope of not causing trouble for the church and persuading them to take care of the matter.

Even the King of Edomarishu became acquainted with Cardinal Nicolas.

He was a shrewd man who would do anything that would give him a profit as long as it did not make the church depreciate. Such a person usually thinks to his own advantage. Thinking from his point of view is natural.

In the letter, it was also written that for further consultation would require the delivery of a courier. It seems he might be a monster expert.

The king could not hide his surprise

Actually, the church won't move as long as it's not a big threat.

At that moment, King Edomarisu thought of everything.

The Raison de'etre church is the belief that humans and monsters do not get along well.

With approval, the plan to proceed had been thought through.

For the church, will there be enough justification to conquer monsters that do no harm to humans?

But what if a nation asks for help? They will be able to launch the power of punishment by means of victory.

I see, so that was the purpose of Cardinal Nicolas, and hence, King Edomarisu was convinced.

If the church can compensate for the lack of manpower in her own country, this could be a battle of victory.

Especially with the support of the church, this could be a holy war!

TN: I know that! After reading chapter 59, I knew this would happen! Holy ass.

ED: Prediction by bears ~ Next time lest the octopus predict the outcome of the world cup, get a bear!

And by leading this war, and gaining the honor of leading a holy war to victory, this is something I must understand.

By doing so, I was able to secure my foundation, and also suppress the position of a high-class noble.

However, it is very important that there is a way to make it inexcusable for me to lead this strategy.

This meeting was a joke for that.

Staring at the upper nobles once again, confirming that none of them were trying to speak.

Now, I can make myself a path to follow this.

I will attack when the time is right.

「Although I want to ask each master, whether the load is too much ....」.

And I said it as if I wanted to stop my words,

「Your Majesty, forgive me for my rudeness! It seemed that the monster city had started a business with adventurers. And supporting this from the shadows is the Kingdom of Burmund. If that's the case, if we attack the city, neighboring countries will not look kindly to us .... 」.

「True, moreover, they have the support of Dwarf blacksmiths, and are now polishing their own technology ……

If we gather our troops, the eyes of neighboring countries will also watch .... 」.

Two nobles expressed their objections.

Marquis Muller of the Kingdom of Farmas was part of the noble faction with Earl Hermann as his follower.

The king wanted to click his tongue but he persisted,

「Hoo, then what do you propose? 」

So I asked the two men.

Even with other countries watching, when we had church support I was able to come out with BANG.

However, if I tell them that here, the profit-seeking nobles will be interested in conquest and will seek to lead.

The city would be under the direct jurisdiction of the king. The well that would be produced there, there was no way he would share it with the nobles.

The two people asked looked at each other,

「Why don't we send messengers? If we communicate with that city, the monster threat will recede. Of course, we can benefit from short-term trading. Then, we get taxed from defending tourist sites when people from other countries take part in tourism. Moreover, if security were even more attractive, trading with the dwarf kingdom would become more prosperous! 」

Marquis Muller, as his representative, replied.

Earl Hermann also nodded in response, to show his support.

Of course there is some truth. When Veldora disappears, we can take over the defense as we have done at home.

It is a friendly idea, there is no reason to destroy it.

But, if they are building a trade route, the fact that they are seizing the interests of our country is a different story.

Marques Muller and Earl Herrman had concerns about forest defense because their territory borders the forest. In addition, Marquis Muller's territory also borders Burmund, so they have a good relationship.

For this reason, it was probably why they were opposed to the monster subjugation.

Although, he may have received a bribe from Burmund ……

However, one way or another, the decision was made.

Since he was already a king, the future was in his hands. It had already filled his head with fame and fortune.

「I understand your reasons.

However, I asked, can you trust monsters?

In the future, if monsters suddenly attacked, who would be responsible?

Will you, perhaps, be responsible?

Your loved ones, their lives and possessions, will you protect them all?

The other party is a monster. They are not meant to coexist with us humans whose thoughts they cannot fathom!

Think hard, did your carelessness pass? 」

It is requested with the intent to intimidate with oppression.

I asked the two men but their faces only paled, unable to answer.

That's natural.

They were only human, they could only trust each other as much as a couple.

The king of another party could be a fake, signing a contract with a double body would be a bad decision.

If I trust them, once everything is done there will be no turning back.

If I sympathize with monsters, I will be anxious about what might happen after.

I knew from reading the report that the representative was a good-natured person, but it didn't seem to be listed anywhere in the report.

Small tricks are used to lure opposition. Even if one were to oppose everything was already decided.

Making sure there was no more opposition, the kings moved.

So in the name of the Kingdom of Farmas, to conquer the monster city known as "Tempest", an army will be raised.

After the upper class nobles left, varlet was again accompanied by a man.

The man's name is Reihumi.

It was the messenger sent by Cardinal Nicolas.

「As expected, you have arrived, messenger-dono. Today, we have decided to increase the squad. 」

"That's very good. The cardinal will be pleased too! 」

「There were some nobles who voiced their opposition, but in the end they were extinguished. 」

「This is expected. However, someone willing to protect monsters, this was quite unexpected. Would you care for someone like that? 」

「N, No, and I have no power. For such a thing .... 」.

After greeting each other, the King raised the main topic.

Unexpectedly, the courier had a pair of inner disciples that were like an abyss, indescribable flashes of madness and coldness could be felt when one looked into his eyes.

As for raising the armies of the Kingdom of Pharmas, the Church promised to look for reinforcement and assistance.

That's all that's exchanged with the sender of the message.

The envoy accepted this as an official request. The church will send an army dedicated to the conquest of monsters.

In terms of battle prowess, there were 3000 professional muester exterminators. Moreover, they would also make special exceptions and send out 1000 knights related to the church.

Church knights would have magic swords as standard equipment, especially effective against monsters.

There were also many individuals who excelled among the anti-monster units sent in to help.

Even an evolved group of monsters would be reduced to nothing but an orderly horde under their might. Although the numbers are the same, the difference in quality is like free players compared to paid players.

ED: about to put the console compared to the PC but realized that I would be pelted dead.

TN: You must be a good player despite your elegant appearance Yuuka san …

King Edomarisu King was relieved to have a strong fighting army.

There were 5000 knights themselves, and 4000 from the church with them.

Perhaps, the hired mercenaries would not be under 3000.

Summing up the numbers, the soldiers who specialized in combat had become equal to or over 12,000. If you belong to female and monster warriors there are about 10,000 more.

Well, when this demon subjugation crusade ended, he might be able to get his way with his fame as the Hero King.

He may need to increase donations sent to the church, but that's a cheap price given the profits he'll soon have.

Secret conversions between the king and the messenger continued extensively.

Because the flames of jealousy, ambition and desire, the brakes on his greed have stopped working, great evil will soon envelop Tempest.