Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 30

Gabil had easily acquired the Goblin Villages' support.

Without even having to show our power, the goblins quickly surrendered themselves to me.

They are a pathetic race, after all. Should they show any intention to disobey, I'll quickly force them to obey.

Gabil had completely forgotten the Head's words.

He had every village bring out food from their storehouses.

And, for have every warrior assemble before him.

The goblin warriors numbered 7,000.

They were clothed in battered leather armor, and armed with stone spears.

A poor fighting force, but good enough for now.

Those without the will to fight have already ran away.

ŒClan chiefs! Are there any other villages around here?

The chiefs exchanged glances.

One nervously replied,

ŒNo... though not exactly a village, but there is a community...

What's with that?

The way they are trying to avoid the question was getting on Gabil's nerves.

And when he pressed further, they began telling him a bizarre story.

That there was a group of goblins hunting atop of fang wolves.

However, that makes no sense, he thought. Fang wolves are powerful monsters that move in packs.

Called the rulers of the plains, they've thwarted Lizadmen's advances many times.

For them to serve some lowly goblins... impossible!

And moreover, they've concluded with a truly ludicrous statement.

Those goblins obeyed a slime.

A slime, the lowest of monsters! What wolf, or even goblin would serve such trash?

He decided to confirm their words.

There's probably some trick involved, he thought. If he handled this well, he could gain control over the fang wolves.

Gabil thus decided... for the sake of his grand ambition.

The village was not where he was told.

That had angered him, but he decided to be patient. In order to control the wolves, he probably needed to be more patient.

To achieve his desire of ousting the current Head, he needed to have more self-control.

Thus, for the sake of his goals, he decided to be patient.

Gabil perceived only one obstacle to his plans"a lack of an army.

If only he could command the wolves, the other lizardmen would surely follow.

And with the rulers of the plains and the rulers of the marshes under one banner, how could they even think to fear the lowly orcs!

Gabil so believed, without even a hint of doubt.

By expelling the orcs, they would become the true rulers of the Jura Forest. And thus, surely Gelmudo-sama would distinguish them for their service.

For such a grand dream, he'd wait as long as necessary.

The main army he'd already sent back to the Shisu lake, ordering them to be on standby.

Since they didn't have much provision, they had to act quickly. Time was of essence.

And after receiving reports that tracks were found, he quickly issued orders.

Including himself, he selected ten elites.

Mounting the Overlizards, they ran towards their objective.

The wolves were nothing to fear, as although they were certainly powerful, they obeyed some lowly goblins. Probably the leftovers of a pack.

"I'll train them myself, and have them regain their former power!" So he thought.

Oh, but how could he have imagined what would lay before him...!

His head was filled with the dream of becoming a ruler of the forest and serving Gelmudo-sama.

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To meet with the lizardmen's envoy, I proceeded to the entrance of the city.

There, we had built a small cabin that the guards used to rest in.

The members who attended were myself, Rigurdo, Benimaru, Hakurou, and Shion.

I had asked Shion to prepare some tea, but that ended in regret.

She does not understand the beauty of gentle refinement and natural simplicity. She does everything with all her strength.

As if screaming, strength is everything!

When cleaning, "Everything must be erased" she concluded, and attempted to destroy the very building. Fortunately, we were able to stop her in time and did not need to rebuild it.

"I sincerely beg your forgiveness!" she exclaimed dejectedly, but that doesn't mean we can let our guard down around her.

She'll just try to solve any problem with her strength. So I worry about letting her out of my sight.

However, she was ecstatic when I let her take wait on me.

I just wish she wasn't that happy about it.

And as I had expected, the tea was horrible. But was that even tea...?

I feel like there was strange grass, looking like wakame, floating in there. In short, that was not something you'd drink.

Rigurdo, fearing "What is this... explain yourself!" question, timidly turned away.

What a guy...

Benimaru, keeping his eyes closed as if his life depended on it, refused to look this way.

Damn you guys...

And the oblivious to our trouble, waiting for praise"Shion.

Wait! What is there to praise?

Having said my prayers, I moved to take the teacup,

ŒAh! Tea, huh! I was just getting thirsty!

With those words, Gobuta who had just arrived took the cup and drank it all.

*Guuuuuuuuuudo!!!*

Well done! I'm proud of you from the bottom of my heart!

Shion's face, however, twisted into a smile devoid of any positive emotion...

That, Gobuta did not notice... couldn't notice.

One last *Gobu~!* escaped from his mouth before it had filled with foam. And, *Bikun bikun!* he fell to the floor convulsing.

Dodged that bullet. That could've been me right there.

Her face colored in surprise, Shion slightly inclined her head.

But I won't be deceived. She's forbidden from cooking from now on.

ŒAh, Shion. When making food or drink for people, make sure to run it by Benimaru first!

Let's make sure she understands.

Benimaru, choking on something, stares at me in response.

"Nope. She's your problem now, I leave her to you!" I told him with my eyes.

And thus both dejectedly hang their heads.

I pray there be less victims from now on.

Since the alarm sounded, an hour had passed.

And the envoy had finally arrived.

And, with a somewhat ˜different' attitude, a Lizardman dismounted a giant lizard.

Would he be... their leader?

ŒWell done with the reception! I'll allow you to become my servants. Be honored!!!

Is he still asleep?

Somehow... I have no words to say. What the hell is this idiot saying?

ŒHmph. Haven't you heard? The orc army is advancing on the forest. The only one who can save you small fry is me!

So the orcs are indeed coming. I was waiting for Souei to report, so this is within expectations.

I guess it would make sense to unite against them, but...

ŒOh, right. I've heard there is someone among you who has tamed a fang wolf. I'll make him into an officer. Bring him to me!

Umm...

Fighting together is good. But what if our ally is an idiot?

An incompetent ally is worse than a hardened foe. That much is common sense...

I took a quick glance at Rigurdo. His mouth was gaping open.

Benimaru scratched his head, and looked at me as if saying, "can I kill this idiot?"

Of course, I hadn't considered his offer.