Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 36

Three days have passed since we departed.

We had been able to reach the marshes.

Since we couldn't replenish our water reserves along the way, I had used the water from my stomach, but it seems to also have filled everyone with power.

Come to think of, since it constantly flows within my magic power, this just may be the water's acquired effect.

When departing we focused on minimizing luggage to maximize speed.

Thanks to that, we were able to arrive sooner than expected.

Before we continue our advance we must confirm the current situation.

The meeting with the Lizardmen's Chief is scheduled for tomorrow, and we have yet to have any cause for concern.

Thus, I ordered everyone to standby and take a break. Tension filled the air.

Now, for the reconnaissance...

[Rimuru-sama, I shall go.]

Souei immediately offered.

He was not wearing any armor. Instead, he was wearing a chainmail woven from my steel thread.

No questions about it”it was built for agility.

According to him, I won't be hit, so there's no need! Such were the smug and brisk words of this handsome guy.

I see... I somehow managed to reply.

This time too, I can entrust this mission to him with confidence.

[Okay then, Souei. Go, confirm the situations for me.

If possible, go check how good the ability of the pig boss is!]

Saying so, I sent him out.

Surely, he will discover many interesting things with his exceedingly high ability.

[Rimuru-sama, would you mind if we rampage as we liked this time?]

Benimaru had asked.

Frankly, since I had no idea about the situation I couldn't say. Thus,

[Hmm? I don't mind, but can you properly withdraw once I order the retreat?]

So I say.

Benimaru sported a fearless smile.

[That signal, I think it would be unnecessary? After all, it will be annihilation! Won't it?]

Such self confidence. You too, huh! So I thought.

Good men are full of confidence, was it... if we win...

Was acting so smug but lost anyways! Were that to happen, the embarrassment would be intolerable.

This guy probably doesn't worry about such things, right?

Oh well.

[Don't be careless, okay?]

So I said, and ended the conversation with a shrug.

Shion was entranced, admiring her sword. Soon she would be allowed to rampage as she like! Such a smile appeared on her face.

Had she not been so ditzy, she'd be the cool Shion.

That girl, entranced with her sword, makes a really dangerous impression.

Let's act like we hadn't seen it, shall we. That's the best thing for my mental health.

As expected from Hakurou, he was calm as usual.

Or should I say: as bright and clean as a stainless mirror, truly a dignified presence that comes from a skilled person.

However,

[No opponents to sink my teeth in...]

He murmured, but my ears didn't not miss it.

Seriously, I wonder if all Ogre people were this overconfident?

They had lost once against the same opponent, so I'd think they would be more wary in this situation.

Such worries caused me to let out a sigh.

But..... that my worries were completely unnecessary, was proven almost immediately later.

2 hours later.

(Would now be acceptable?)

Confirming the battle formation, I received a telepathic message.

(What? Did you find something?)

(No, just a single Lizardman, is running in our direction)

(What? Do you understand why?)

(Yes, according to the information from the clones, the war has already begun in the marshes, although I had warned them not to act alone...)

(Oh, is the one who leading them the Lizardmen name Gabil? That guy that was pointlessly overconfident....)

(That is likely. What should I do regarding the lizardman?)

Fumu. The war had already begun. But has the outcome been decided yet?

Rather, maybe we made it in the nick of time. Need to confirm the state of battle from above.

Well, about the Lizadman...

(Let's hear his story. Whether it was the decision of the Chief or not, we need to confirm their intentions.)

(As you will!)

I cut the connection.

So, it had begun. I thought that we could enjoy a long awaited break but the circumstances seem to dictate otherwise.

So addressing everyone,

[Listen! The break's over. The war has begun

From now on I will command from above!

You guys follow my command, prepare yourself for war!]

Hearing my words, everyone faces tighten.

[Understood. For honor and glory!]

Shion replies and Benimaru nods

Hakurou casually walks forward.

I sprout wings from my back. The wings open a hole in the clothes, but once the wings disappear, the hole would close.

At my pleasure the clothing would change its form. A truly convenient ability.

[It's an order. I forbid you to die. This war is not a decisive battle. Make no mistake!]

Hearing my words,

[[[Oooo~o~o~o~o !!!]]]

They let out a battle cry.

While nodding, I soar to the sky.

From above, I observe the battle.

What cannot be seen with ***** eye alone is clearly visible with [Magic Perception].

Almost as if you were observing with a satellite far beyond the clouds.

The current situation was bad for the Lizardmen.

Clearly, the situation had degraded to where they could not do anything and were surrounded.

They somehow manage to hold the orcs back, which was caused, it seems, by the desperate encouragements from their commander. However, they clearly wouldn't last much longer.

That commander looks familiar. It's Gabil. I had thought that he was just a fool, but it seems I had underestimated him.

For a commander, it is fatal to not be able to see the bigger picture.

However, no one would expect a young commander who lacks experience to properly observe the entire theatre.

In any age and in any country, not every commander is an excellent one.

Should he, however, survive and learn from this experience, he just might become an excellent one.

It's pity for him to die here. So I thought. then issued orders.

(Benimaru, hear my wish. First, the encircled Lizardmen. Help them!

After that, do as you like. The details you will hear from Hakurou)

Replying happily to my orders.

(Understood! Is it okay if I go there with Ranga?)

(I leave it to you!)

Thus, I have begun to change the tides of war.

In fact, above the clouds, thinking while observing the armies clash and being able to understand their every movement, gives me a sense of overwhelming superiority.

I must also note that through "Thought Transmission", the aerial information can be transmitted to every soldier.....

Information tactics of modern warfare can be implemented in a fantasy world..

Unlike conventional armies, the amount of information provided is vastly different. With this, it is be possible even for an individual unit to maneuver well.

Actually, this makes individual movement possible.

When I was thus thinking, Souei called.

(Rimuru-sama, apparently their flank was taken. The Chief's son, Gabil had caused a rebellion.

Furthermore, the Chief was confined in an underground chamber.

They have also been attacked by the orcs, and anxiety spreads among their forces.)

I see, so he was his son. Moreover, we shouldn't let anything happen to the Chief

Thus I had an idea,

(Souei, can you leap to the former Chief with shadow step?)

So I ask him, since they met once, it should be possible.....

(It's possible, shall I go now?)

(I leave it to you. Assist the Chief, and do with the orcs in the caves as you please!)

(I will! ƒ»ƒ»ƒ»ƒ»ƒ»ƒ»Would you have another minute?)

Shadow step, let's practice that when the war ends. As I was thinking so, Souei called out.

Seems like he had more to say.

(What? Is there something else?)