Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 35

After sending out Souei, I had everyone else prepare for war.

However, it's not like we were all going to set off. Since we don't know our enemy's abilities, we need to take it seriously from the start.

The construction of the city is proceeding smoothly, but we have not prepared any fortifications.

Thus, if we are attacked, relocating would be the best option. So I decided.

So what are we to do? In response to that thought,

ŒThe decisive battle will occur at the marshes If we win, great. If we lose, we'll retreat back here as fast as circumstances allow.

In that case, since fighting here wouldn't increase our chances of winning, we will barricade ourselves in the Cave of the Seal.

While holding the fort, we will request help from the humans.

If we request through the guild, they just might help, so prepare yourselves to evacuate at a moments notice.

Regarding our attack,

I'm designating Benimaru as the captain in charge of the hundred wolf riders.

Shion, you indiscriminately slaughter at your discretion.

Hakurou will serve as my Adjutant.

I will create a network with [Telepathic Communication] for you all to join and issue orders as needed.

A withdraw order will be given by your commander"me.

Riguru will stay with the remaining goblins and see to the defense of the city.

Dismissed!

I thus conveyed the plan.

Everyone nodded; no one disagreed.

I had thought that there would be some complaints about requesting help from the humans, but seems like I was mistaken.

I wonder if they have gotten over their aversion after spending some time with those adventurers.

As for the guild request, if I sell the demonic steel, we should have enough gold. And besides, the orcs are as much a threat to the humans.

If we hold a proper discussion, we should be able to gain their assistance. That much I probably shouldn't worry about.

And besides, we're already trying to figure out just how dangerous this Orc Lord is.

Anyways, completing the goblin's armor takes priority.

I had ordered Kaijin to quickly produce 100 armors.

Benimaru, Hakurou, and Shion also need some armor.

Before Souei returns with their response, we need to finish these preparations. If they reject our alliance, we will move as soon as we ascertain Gabil's motives.

If we can't fight side by side, we should wait for the Lizardmen to deal the first strike.

Having thus decided, we concluded the conference.

After dismissing the group, almost all immediately left.

Only the three oni and I were left inside.

Do they want something? I looked inquisitively at Benimaru,

ŒRimuru-sama, do you perhaps worry too much?

Even if You do not trouble yourself to ride onto the battlefield, Hakurou and I alone should manage, would you not agree?

ŒAs he said. Rimuru-sama is our lord. Commanding the battle can be left to us, if you so wish.

So they said.

No, no, that won't do at all. I mean, you guys have been had by orcs before!

But, of course, I didn't say that.

We shouldn't count that time before they had evolved.

ŒWell, that should be fine. I just plan to observe the battle from above, and leave the orders to Benimaru.

ŒI see, so it was like that!

They agreed with my words.

In the first place, I have never commanded a battle. While I've ran plenty simulations, I have no actual experience.

Thus, as I observe from above, I intend to devote myself fully to relay orders.

ŒThat aside, you guys, get yourselves ready. Unless you are planning on fighting a war in the nude?

Nodding at my words, the three oni.

And thus, we headed towards the production building.

Dedicated to the Department of Production,

A building as a large as a gymnasium made of wood. We had planned on reinforcing the walls with mortar, but have yet to get around to it.

Still, the building is the largest in its kind, and looks pretty impressive.

Upon entering, we are assaulted by the noise of hard labor. At my order, they are busy producing 100 sets of armor.

Well actually, only the dwarf Garm and Doldo are making things with ten apprentice goblins assist them.

The rest are preparing raw material and transporting completed products.

We proceed further in.

Recently, they've also warded off rooms for specialized products.

Only Shuna can enter that room"the rest are forbidden. She is far too skilled and teaching others will take too long.

Goblinas were also learning the textile craft, and are right now working under Garm producing hemp-linen clothing.

Gradually, they should move on to finer work with silk.

Since under the armor one must first wear linen.

We proceeded towards Shuna's room, and, after I announced ourselves, entered.

Shuna greeted us with a smile.

I don't know when it happened, but I suddenly found myself wrapped in a beautiful kimono.

Not pure white, but dyed in a pale crimson color; needless to say, it was cute.

Standing up from a chair,

ŒI had been waiting.

I wished to participate in the conference myself, but feared unable to contribute better than with a meal, I humbly ask your forgiveness.

However, I had finished preparing Rimuru-sama's dress. And Onii-sama and the rest's by the way.

Œ"By the way" huh...

ŒHo ho ho. That's only to be expected.

ŒWell, considering Shuna-sama's marvelous skill. I would presume mine to have been made as well?

The three thus responded.

ŒHere they are!

With those words, she brought out more dresses.

A pure white kimono.

Having received mine, I was guided to a room to change.

First, I entered and began changing.

Changing into my child form that wore the black fur coat.

Removing the coat, I wrapped myself in the kimono that Shuna had made.

A glossy linen. First class silk that feels wonderful to the touch.

Underneath, I'll probably wear the pants I previously received. Putting the silk to my body, it immediately changed size to fit me.

This one also became a magic item, huh.

Seems like after mixing with my magic it becomes as if a part of my body.

Just to try, I change into an adult and, as expected, the clothing grows appropriately.

What a wonderful product she had made.

Wearing the coat over it, I finished with the clothing.

Then, I take out an item from my ****** pocket.

It is a beautiful mask.

The one Shizu-san had forgotten, the "Anti-demon Mask".

My body radiates a small amount of magical energy as aura.

If I focus, I can conceal it, but there have been times when I've let it spill.

Thus, I plan to use this mask to hide it.

It had broken once before, but I had Doldo repair it.

I equipped the mask. Strange, but it makes me feel calm.

Normally, since I don't need to breathe, I don't do it even as a human.

I could create lungs if I wanted to, but since I don't see a need to, I haven't made them.

However, when wearing a mask I can pretend to be breathing.

And it doesn't feel strange.

Okay. When we head out into the world, let's use this appearance.

Returning to my child form, I had so decided.

Wearing the clothing, I exit the fitting room.

Praising my looks for a while, Shuna continued to help the other oni.

This clothing. Absorbing the aura of its wearer, it can change its appearance.

My clothing turned jet black.

Benimaru's blood red.

Hakurou's pure white.

Shion's, of course, turned purple. It'd be strange if it turned orange or something.

Seems like even if this clothing rips, as long as it absorbs our magical energy, it can repair itself.

Magic items completely specialized for our use.

Truly magnificent! And I must admit that I was surprised when I heard that we can change how the clothing looks at will.

Makes changing clothing seem kind of pointless. In the first place, had you bought this, you just might wear it for the rest of your life.

I don't know how good human magic items are, but this one is worthy of an A rank appraisal.

A very high quality product.

Thus, I can probably expect some great weapon from Kurobee.

After saying thanks and taking Souei's clothing with us, we took our leave.

The next place we stopped by was Kurobee's smithy.

Recently, he has been so busy with production that he hasn't even shown his face around the city.