Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 140

My diet had become more diverse.

Previously, with every meal, the dessert had been fruit, but now there was also cake.

Ah, it's wonderful to be alive. I had decided to make Sunday and other public holidays special because I had grown tired of eating too much everyday.

It was a satisfying life. When I had just reincarnated into a Slime, I had never thought about leading such a luxurious lifestyle.

If there are no problems with the East Empire, I could immerse myself in my hobby but...........

Thinking about it recently, Veldora, some sympathizers, and I had all thought something like, "Should we attack at the same time as the declaration of war?"

Although there some who didn't agree with the wait and see approach, if you think about it, it's easier to attack than it is to defend.

The spread out defensive forces might not have enough soldiers to protect along the planned invasion route. On the other hand, only deploying the reconnaissance unit to decide the route had a large risk of turning into an attack.

It's expected that they would not invade from the Dwargon Kingdom territory.

The neutral country, the Arms Nation Dwargon, possessed a standing army equipped with highly technological armaments.

The country's entry and exit points were also more suitable for defense, and not for an attempt to seize the city with a large army. Therefore, it could be said that the country itself was a natural fortress.

The sea route was also not an option. The number of the ships might not suffice, and there were also large demonic sea monsters infesting the high seas.

It was difficult to meet the requirements and gain a foothold for sea combat, so the risk would be too high and the route would not be chosen. More simply, it was unknown whether the ship could sail the sea safely or not.

Similarly, the mountain range inhabited by the dragons was also not an option.

In the end, the only option left was the route that passed through the Great Jura Forest.

When it came to this, the possible routes that could be selected for military mobilization were three.

But, one of those routes was an area adjacent to the Dwarf Kingdom. I think it wouldn't be used for an unauthorized invasion, due to the fear of a pincer attack from Tempest and Dwargon.

In the end, the other two routes are the most probable for invasion. The army, in theory would be divided in two to handle the two routes.

However, was it really going to be that simple?

I couldn't help but to think about it. If the empire really mobilized as expected, was the empire underestimating Tempest? Or it was because they possessed a large army? Which one was true?

Anyway, those were my thoughts as a person that wasn't an expert in military affairs, but I would choose the invasion route between the two routes.

A military expert would not choose easily predicted the route simply because there was no other route.

No, on contrary if there's no other route, I would not move until I gathered enough forces tooverwhelm the defenders, so I thought.

If it becamea battle against that large army, then splitting the war potentials was a bad plan.

It was no good.

I got irritated while thinking about it.

As expected, we should attack, right?

Or rather, when the empire made their war declaration, was a suicide attack the right answer?

The right answer might not come even if I think about it seriously. I should deal with it by adapting to the circumstances.

'Adapting to the circumstances.'

The phrase sounds wonderful, it gives the image of capable man.

Alright, let's go then.

I made reconnaissance missions to various places, including the Sea route, as a precaution and I set up Transfer Magic Circle in various places.

Using the long distance communication method, the preparations for urgent mobilization were flawless. It was meant for personal use, but it was good enough for delivering reports.

If there was something, then a report would come. Let's think about that later.

With the conclusion reached, I stood up and went to the dining hall.

I needed sweets when I used my head. Though desserts were reserved for special days and public holidays, snacks were different.

I intended to ask Shuna to prepare a cake for me immediately.

Sweets were my soft spot. In case I grew tired of eating sweets, I would think about it when it happened.

My plan was easily overturned, though when I saw that Shion was in the dining hall.

A large smile appeared on her face when she saw me, and she presented to me the plate in her hand.

I wonder what this is, this unpleasant premonition......

ŒI have been waiting for you, Rimuru-sama!

Don't be so reticent, Rimuru-sama.

If you ordered it, with a single word, I would have prepared a cake (something similar)......

Ok, here you are! The taste is identical to Shuna's, but it's several times bigger.Please eat it without reservation!

She smiled while presenting the plate with a big lump of something that seemed to be made of konnyaku[1] on top of it.

Eh? Cake........!?

I gazed at the object on the plate I had received reflexively, and looked around, searching for help.

But there was no one, did they run away?

Apparently, I had come at the worst moment.

ŒOi, is this a cake?[2]

ŒYes! The taste is perfectly reproduced!

Shion was brimming with confidence.

But, the bad feelings just increased.

The taste is perfect? Then, other than the taste, the rest isn't good?

I decided to eat a single mouthful while mourning my ruined plan.

This was something I had decided, to enjoy a post-meal dessert.

In the first place, this hellish situation was caused because I was a glutton despite the fact that I don't need to eat.

I scooped a bite with a spoon, and put it in my mouth.

I thought I vomited.

It had the consistency of konnyaku, but it tasted like an overly sweet cake.

Looking at it, it was grey and had the texture of konnyaku.

At this moment, I realized once more: For a cake, the appearance is important. No, not just cake, for any meal, the appearance is also important.

Even if the raw ingredients didn't seem to have changed, I didn't think it was delicious.

ŒHow is it? Is it tasty?

Shion's annoyingly smug look[3] seems to say, it's perfect, right?

This fellow is like that. First of all, what was cooking? She seemed to stumble for such basic a basic point.

ŒSit down. For a now, sit down there. It's time for scolding![4]

ŒEh!? Why?

Her smug look immediately changed to watery eyes. Shion was flustered, but I don't care.

After that, for approximately 30 minutes, I lectured Shion seriously about what cooking was.

I finished scolding Shion and finally drew a breath.

Leaving her unattended was my mistake. Shion entrusted everything to her Skill and only got the resulting flavor. She might not improve during her lifetime because of this attitude.

Did my scolding work? Shion promised to learn to cook from Shuna.

Or rather, wasn't she already being taught by Shuna? No, no, that might just be my imagination.

I was slightly anxious, but with this I was safe for the time being, I decided tothink that.

When I came out of the dining hall after modifying my thought, I unexpectedly met Kurobee.

ŒOh, I've been looking for you, Rimuru-sama. You were here after all.

ŒHmm? Looking for me? Was there something you needed?

ŒYes, the previous request for a new type of weapon was completed!

Kurobee reported joyfully.

Request from before? Because there were a lot, I don't remember which one it was.

Anyway, I went to the workshop with Kurobee.

The workshop was hot as usual. It was good that I wasn't affected by the temperature, although the work inside seemed great.

The number of people inside the workshopincluding monstershad increased since my previous visit.

ŒThe number of apprentices seems to have increased.

ŒYes, thanks to you. However, they still have a long way to go. The number of unusable articles produced is greater than the number of usable articles produced.

The two of us entered the workshop while talking, and the apprentices noticed our voices and looked up.

And then, noticing my figure, they all stood up and bowed simultaneously. I was surprised by their vigor.

When Kurobee saw that,

ŒYou idiots! Quickly return to work!

He shouted in very loud voice, and the apprentices' work resumed.

I might understand their feelings. It was similar to when the company president comes to your workspace, making you feel tense.

It was more stressful, for the people in lower positions.

I too didn't have much free time even though I was the King of the country. I might be just as pitiful as them since I couldn't play freely.

Even when general manager visited my workspace in the previous world, I would have prepared with a major cleanup the day before. If it was the company president instead, then overbearing mood where failure could not be tolerated would appear.

Since I understand that my household had increased, I might need to pay all the more attention when playing leisurely.

But.....

ŒI'm sorry for coming here so suddenly, but, because I think I'll probably be dropping by more frequently, please don't feel so tense.

I said to them.

It may be a problem if I became over-familiar, but there was no need for everyone to be tense.

I loved to act big but it wasn't very interesting if they were too tense and there was no reaction.