Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 145
Three people stood in a luxurious room with tense expressions.
Standing upright, they were waiting for the master of the room.
The master of the room was named Kagurazaka Yuuki.
The man who recently came to the Empire, who had, with surprising swiftness, reached the position of Corps Commander.
But to them, they thought it was natural.
After all, Yuuki was...
Yo, I've kept you guys waiting! Though it was okay for you guys to take a seat while waiting for me...
Yuuki entered the room while saying that.
Following behind him was Kagali, who was like his secretary.
No, no, Yuuki-sama. We are your servants. There is no need for you to worry about us.
One man answered as the representative.
The man's name was Damrada.
One of the Bosses[1] of Cerberus[2], a secret society.
The three people here were the bosses of Cerberus.
Hahaha, Damrada is stiff as usual.
Yuuki urged these three people to sit down while warding off laughter.
When they sat down in their seats as urged, Yuuki cut to the chase.
So, Damrada. What is the situation in the Monster's Country Tempest?
How is the transition of the forces and the progress of technological development going?
Ha! Their forces are increasing day by day.
That country is already capable of supporting 200.000 people, it's likely that their internal development is complete.
The formation on each corps is also progressing, and there is a relationship with the committee, which is the council, and the new organization.
It could be said that the foundation of the Monster's Country Tempest has been stretched to include the other side of the Jura Great Forest.
The current number of organized forces is not below 50.000.
Their number is not a threat to the Empire, but their individual force is high, and their cooperation is good as well. It's not possible to make light of it.
In addition, the still increasing number of mercenaries and other forces should be factored in.
Their total number seems to reach 120.000~150.000.
Regarding their technological development, that is
Currently, it seems it's not developed inside Tempest.
As for the barrier that protects the city, its purpose is to protect the citizens, and not to prevent a technology leakage.
But, the thing called "Magic Train[3]" that began operating so suddenly has broken the common sense of transportation capacity.
It is most likely that its development might have been continued somewhere else.
Unfortunately, even me,as a merchant was unable to gather information about further technological development.
I see, even you as merchant.Were you able to determine the structure of their forces?
Yes. It seems they don't intend to conceal their forces.
It's greatly distributed and seems to have become two corps.
The First Corps is lead by General Gobuta, while the Second Corps is lead by General Gerudo.
Their official main force seems to be the Second Corps. However, this corps seems to be skilled in a certain aspect, and is called the construction corps.
As expected their main force was the First Corps.
It's a high-speed task force that is a gathering of many people with the high firepower flame ability.
While the Second Corps maintains the front, I believe they plan to have the First Corps trample the enemy.
High-speed movement? Do they move by using horses or something else?
No, I only observed the military exercise by using a magic tool from a distance...
From the starting position where they were facing each other, the whole force moved at an impossible speed the moment the starting signal was given.
From a distance, their speed seems to be beyond a horse's speed.
Hee... You were interrupted by interference magic when you used magic for observation, right?
It seems like it's going to be difficult to grasp the situation in Tempest from now.
The information that you have brought back is valuable.
But, I don't believe that is all there is to their forces...
Ah, that reminds me...
Regarding that country's satellite town, the Labyrinth city.
There is a complicated building called a Dungeon, and the city built surrounding it.
There is a rumor circulating that says there is a city inside the Dungeon.
A city inside the Dungeon...
Yes. There might be a technological development base inside that city.
Indeed. Possibly, no......it's certain when I think about it.
Yuuki thought as much when he heard Damrada's report.
Their number of forces might really be that amount.
However, some doubt still remained in the details. Judging from the thought process of a Demon Lord like Rimuru, he felt that having just two corps was too few.
Besides, in that country, several abnormally strong devils existed.
Benimaru, Diablo, Shion, Gobuta.
These people were called the Shitennou (Four Heavenly Kings).
A corps being left under General Gobuta, who was assumed to be the weakest among the Shitennou, was suspicious.
No, if you said it was suspicious, all the devils of that country were suspicious too...
It was suspicious how people with strength equal to the members of the former Ten Great Demon Lords were under the rule of a single Demon Lord.
(Ah, as expected having failed to kill Rimuru-san is painful)
There was no use even in regretting it.
Yuuki suppressed a sigh and kept thinking.
There was no threat from the knights and volunteer soldiers gathering from the countries around the Jura Great Forest.
The number wasn't significant, and there was no threat even if they gathered.
But, the monsters that assembled from Jura Great Forest were dangerous.
Normally you could ignore such a disorderly crowd, but he thought that they would move more fiercely than expected if they were under the Demon Lord Rimuru.
In addition to that group, if they were strengthened by some kind of technology they developed, it was possible for the empire to receive an unexpected blow.
For Yuuki, it wasn't like he saw harm befalling his own subordinates a problem, but there was no reason that he should be unwilling to try to understand his opponents' forces.
Vega, what do you think?
Yuuki was just crossing his arms while listening to the report, and then he questioned one of the bosses of Cerberus.
Vega, the boss that symbolized the "Power" of Cerberus.
Vega nodded solemnly,
We should just smash it. No need to worry at all! All the problems will fix themselves.
He answered full of confidence while smiling broadly.
(This guy, his power is great, but his head is bador rather it's too bad you see.)
Yuuki released a sigh in his mind, but he judged that idea to be acceptable as well.
Certainly, if he wanted to conquer the troublesome Dungeon, he should check its current state.
Miranda, your idea?
The last boss of Cerberus, the "Woman", Miranda who governed over beauty.
She looked like a young girl, but also like a mature woman. She was a woman who emitted a bewitching charm.
Is that so...
If the enemy Demon Lord has a gender, we don't need to worry about such a troublesome thing...
A plan to gather information on the technological development cannot be made since the place where it is being developed is unknown.
There is no one in charge who seems weak to a woman or a technician with loose-lips.
It's very unlikely that it will be useful to you in the war, although it's okay if you leave it to me to investigate...
No, I will investigate it sequentially.
That Demon Lord appears to be full of gaps, but he's unexpectedly cautious. He will not neglect to be cautious towards a stranger.
You stand out too much Miranda.
Ah, is that so?
Yes, then I'm going to rely on you, Miranda, about the Commander of the Armored Corps.
Will I do the same as always, infiltrate the Magic Beast Corps and wait for orders?
I ask you, Vega. Do not kill the Corps Commander since it's no good, ok?
I understood. I will put a great effort not to.
Yuuki-sama, if allowed, how many people under you control may I borrow?
Ah, it's okay. Then, how about you choose at your own discretion from the 100 people?
Yes, I would be my pleasure.
The talks about capturing the Dungeon was settled, and the three leaders retired from their seats.
The only ones remaining were Yuuki and Kagali
Actually, the preparation for war were already complete, the only thing left to do was to investigate the enemy's movement.
Yuuki had more freedom compared to the other generals, since he had the duty of information gathering.
Nee, Yuuki-sama. Will they dance well?[4]
Who knows, they might.
Though If the incitement goes well, we should be able to spread the ravages of war as planned.
But, we came here at last. The war will begin soon.
Ah, is that so. We need to reap death wonderfully.
And then the two laughed wickedly.
Their objective was not the victory of the Empire.
Yuuki's intention and the Empire's interest matched, but their relationship was only that.
It shouldn't be misunderstood, but Yuuki felt that he didn't hold any responsibility towards the Empire's victory.
It was just that he thought that an investigation of the inside the dungeon was necessary.
It was certain that there were traps and devices in there, but running into them in the labyrinth was an insignificant issue when it came to the destruction of the world.
An investigation should be done to find an opening for conquest, though it was only a simple idea...
In the end, because of that idea, the underground labyrinth capture group would bring back an unexpected report, but that wasn't something that Yuki knew.
When Yuuki had decided on the underground labyrinth's capture, similar information was given about the Monster's Country Tempest to the Empire's Intelligence Bureau.
Yuuki's subordinates had begun to move towards Tempest as well.
First Lieutenant[5] Kondou, who received the information, was a taciturn person.
Is that so? Good work.
Those were only words that came from his mouth to one who reported the information to him. He didn't make any further remarks.
He was not a man that expressed his thoughts to others.
With his trimmed short black hair, he emitted a tense atmosphere.
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