Different Plans
Hinata is taking a break at a certain location one day’s trip away from the monster country Tempest.
Judging from the situation, the opponents probably aren’t battle ready and they are waiting for a reply.
More than anything, even in a battle that will result in a complete victory, to reduce sacrifices even by a little is Hinata’s fighting style.
According to the Church’s doctrine, monsters must be killed without sympathy for them. Everyone was affirmed about that.
Winning is a certainty, however they also understand that should they lose, this will become a threat to human society.
In this battle, the enemy’s kingdom is too large to cover it in a barrier.
However, if it arouses suspicion, this plan will be jeopardized.
Firstly, even though there is only 100 of them, each holy knight can match a thousand men.
Their influence has made a clear distinction between them and the others.
Measures are taken for the worst case scenario, three captains will form a triangular barrier, and the effects will still show. For that purpose, instead of a cube, a pentagonal barrier will be activated instead.
The main fighting force will now have 40 less combatants, but in order to neutralize the battalion lured into the barrier, this is the best method.
The fighting spirits of the holy knights are sufficient.
Amongst them, there are also evolved Lizard men and evolved ogres, anyone aside from the main forces will probably not be able to match their strength.
While Hinata whom they worship slays the enemy demon lord, they must hold back the other monsters to make sure they don’t interfere.
However, they encouraged themselves there’s nothing to be afraid of. After all, they’re wearing spirit armor.
Hinata is also wearing it, albeit inferior to true holy mail, it is still better than average equipment.
The weapons they wielded are also articles used to vanquish evil, a weapon that can nullify resistances and deal true damage.
(Yuuka: Pure damage for you Dota players)
It is rare to require this much power in a single battle.
It could be compared to a country’s army of 10,000 elite soldiers, but compared to the monsters they can’t hope to make a comparison.
For the holy knights, this was one subjugation war they could not possibly lose.
Hinata looked at the knights while in thought.
Usually, she harbors no doubt about decisions made till now. Although she had already decided this in the holy capital, a sliver of doubt had sprung forth.
Firstly and foremost, the predicted outcome of the battle. The predicted results seemed too good, too convenient.
On the contrary, the enemy can easily make use the vast terrain, making escape difficult.
However, to predict all this would simply be impossible. It feels as if she was dancing on the palm of someone’s hand, but she dismissed it as she’s probably thinking too much.
The existence of teleport gates are a secret, they even conducted the practices at the wilderness around the outskirts of the Ruberius kingdom just in case.
TN Note: …yea um Hinata, hate to break it to you but I’m pretty sure the demon lords and the dwarves had already been using teleport gates for quite some time now…
There’s no questioning this, her whereabouts had been found out. She had confidence in her actions as she did them carefully and cautiously.
If she trusted her intuition, this is a dangerous place to be at.
Thus, Hinata stopped thinking and opened her mouth.
「Attention! 」
Hearing this, the holy knights stopped talking and focused on Hinata.
Hinata, looked at each and everyone of their faces and said,
「I’m going to give you your commands now.
It’s likely the predicted battlefield location is a trap.
However, we will deliberately go along with the flow of the opponent’s strategy.
The captain and the escorts will defend the vice captains with their life on the line.
Acts of hostility in order to protect the barrier will be permitted.
Depending on the assailants, permission to stop maintaining the barrier and join the fight is granted.
Central decoy troops, you guys, rely on the assistance of the barrier.
Lure the opponent towards the playing field, where we will claim victory.
In addition, while you guys act as the decoy I will go slay the enemy general.
Do not ever be careless! Take into consideration that there will be no reinforcements, then act! 」
Yuuka: That’s one long speech.
She trusted her instincts, and gave out the orders.
Any other battle forces apart from this one will only end up as a hindrance.
Any signs of cockiness had instantly disappeared from their eyes.
It has been two weeks since the scheduled meeting with Hinata.
She’s either extremely confident, or an complete idiot.
Here we will proceed as planned.
My head somehow feels….
What is going on, why is this happening?!
I am at a lost for words at the spectacle before me.
This is what happened.
TN Note: Don’t ask us what this chaos is all about…not even we’re 100% certain as well…
As expected, 60 holy knights came to attack.
However, if they’ve came to attack us, it means they had a specific battlefield.
The opponent might also have a trap here, and if we take the bait things would get painful.
Mentally, 『I’m sorry Veldora! It’s your turn, or it might not be』, I apologized, and moved to another location.
TN Note: Please check who or what is Suman.
Silly bear.
TN Note:…I see why Clown san gave me a Japanese lesson now…wait, whom are you referring to when you said “Many others” ?
The place where Hinata and I will face each other.
The first notable thing was the situation where the Yomigaeri clashed with the Holy knights.
「Ba, bakana! Our attacks aren’t effective against them! 」
BAKANA- Impossible, but in a very intense and dramatic way.
「They aren’t even undead, what is happening? 」
Instead of replying, with knife in hand, the soldiers of Yomigaeri swiftly wounded the holy knights.
It appears they used their own body as the decoy in order to deal a blow to the holy knights.
TN Note: So they’re like deadpool without the mental disorder, using only a knife, and can even come back from the dead. Nice.
Using their immortality to fight, it’s looking impressive so far.
The holy knights collapsed in less than 3 minutes
Due to the major difference in potential, it’s impossible to think that the immortals will lose.
The wolf riders swiftly collected the fallen holy knights, binding their shadows and sealing off their movement.
「Hehe, holy knight-san, from the moment you attacked us, it was already our win. In addition, this knife is coated with a powerful sleeping drug.
Or did you previously prepare an antidote? You know it’s not going to resist anything other than poison right? 」
Thus, the lower ranked soldiers explained with a smug look.
The holy knights chuckled in response to their preaching and my mind had fallen into a state of confusion.
In this clever scheme, only the Yomigaeri had such an effect on the opponent.
Even so, the enemy was donning shiny armor to begin with; almost covering their entire body, hurting them was difficult.
However, the dozen individuals who managed to leave the battlefield with a scratch evaluated this.
The Yomegaeri as the main, the Hiryu and wolf riders in turn as support.
They were able to greatly reduce the enemy numbers at first because they had set the foundation and were able to cooperate well.
Was there such a strategy?
While I was thinking this, Shion sent a signal.
Diablo who was hovering in the air on cue made a wicked smile and nodded.
(Kufufufu. Leave it to me. However, please take responsibility Shion-san.)
Parting with such words, he flew away happily.
About that gleeful smile earlier, the holy knight squadron must have something in mind. Perhaps, they were planning to put up a barrier.
That’s why, there was no need for Diablo to move anywhere…
Earlier, Gobuta and Gabil looked at each other,
(Um, It feels like this is slightly different from what was discussed during the strategy meeting, what…)
(That’s why! I’m not sure why, but I have the feeling I was supposed to be fighting someone stronger?)
Gobuta and Gabil questioned this.
I already thought something was amiss. I’m glad, I am not wrong.
Even so,
(Are you guys idiots? Work quickly and do as you’re told, or do you want me to test my new masterpiece (dish) on you?)
I was convinced yet that’s what Shion thought.
No, I might not be convinced,
(I understand! We wanted to go all out anyway. Of course, I’ll pass on the dishes!”
(Then get a move on Gabil-san. If you don’t go over I’m going to get you.)
And he went away in a hurry.
But, it’s strange. For some reason even with Gobuta and Gabil, the flow of the battle had taken a turn for the worse.
They matched the number of the small holy knight squadron of 8 individuals perfectly. Apparently, the 8 of them had decided to suppress the opposing small squadron.
Wait, huh? Shion, since when did you separated? It wasn’t this kind of strategy?
(Shion, I have reached the location, I’ll become the opponent of this one squadron.)
Souei’s thought had just been transmitted.
Ah, is that so. Souei has also have been convinced… well, Souka and co. has already returned and will be going to support Gabil was what I though at the time.
Yuuka: Up to this point I just feel like a blind kid playing football. What is going on anymore~
Smoggy: I think Souei’s group is attacking the barrier-erecting team.
Thus, they split into 3 directions, but the enemy still had two forces left.
Now then, where are the rest of the troops?
(My lord, please give me permission to commence attack!)
(Yes! My body feels light. I want to have a light exercise after waking up……)
I wonder what’s with that.
Well, it’s probably not me who’s going to be in danger, but my enemies…
(O, ok! But don’t be too reckless. I’d prefer if you don’t kill them……)
(Leave it to me!)
Ranga let out a happy howl, and gleefully ran off.
Shion looked at them with satisfaction, and licked her lips.
I glanced at the pink tip of her tongue, but there was something suspicious about that wetness.
Yuuka: This really is turning into an ero novel.
Smoggy: A lust for battle perhaps?
She turned around and faced me,
「Now then Rimuru-sama, I’m be going on ahead! 」
Nodding as hard as possible, she jumps out with great force using both feet and flew at a momentum as if she was trying to pierce the heavens.
It’s already been a series of events now.
The reason my head is going crazy, I wonder will I ever know?
Yuuka: I’m literally banging my head against the table at this point.
Smoggy: Make sure to fix it afterwards ok? oh, and there’s a ‘slightly’-used ice block to cool down yours head afterwards in the fridge.
One way or another, the battle plan seems to be largely revised.
The environment surrounding the area was made so that no once can interfere with the fight.
Lets change my viewpoint for a moment.
I also changed my emotions, the situation is ideal.
I said that to myself, I went to meet Hinata.
Yuuka?: WHAT YOU HAVEN’T MET HER YET?! WHAT WAS I EDITING JUST NOW THEN?
Smoggy: Rimuru’s observation of the battle?
Hinata looked like she had something to say, but she had a bitter look on her face……
Suddenly, she burst into laughter for she had made a breakthrough.
「Is that so, yes that’s right. In the end……
Let’s settle this with the most ancient way.
Slime demon lord……no, Rimuru.
The tactics that I planned vigilantly, all wasted.
Based on the situation we’re already gradually losing, meaning that this fight here is probably also planned by you.
If you triumph over me, I’ll listen to what you have to say!
Not just you, I will believe that monsters and humans can come to a mutual understanding.
Without a hint of confusion in her eyes, Hinata stared at me.
No, based on look alone she looked like a high school student.
Throwing away everything that she shouldered, she simply wanted to challenge me.
This is a situation I desired, there is no reason for me to refuse.
I’m doing this in order to open her eyes.
「Ok, I accept your challenge! I’ll make you open your eyes!」
At that moment, a promise was exchanged between the two.
Words are no longer necessary, the fight between the two signaled the beginning of the end.
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