Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken
War Preparation
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,
The 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,
Rimuru-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?
As 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.
Well, that should be fine. I just plan to observe the battle from above, and leave the orders to Benimaru.
I 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.
That 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.
the armor one must first wear
Shuna's room, and,
us with a
but I
but dyed in a pale crimson color;
from
I had been waiting.
conference myself, but feared unable to contribute
I had finished preparing Rimuru-sama's dress. And
"By the way" huh...
ho. That's only
I would presume mine to have
The three thus responded.
Here they are!
she
A pure white kimono.
I was guided to
entered and began
my child form that
in the kimono
glossy linen. First class silk
I'll probably wear the pants I previously received. Putting the silk to my body, it immediately
became
my magic it becomes as
adult and, as
a wonderful product
coat over it, I finished
take out an item from my ******
a beautiful
had forgotten, the "Anti-demon
body radiates a small amount
I can conceal it, but there
I plan to use
once before, but I had
equipped the mask. Strange, but it
I don't need to breathe, I don't do it even as
could create lungs if I wanted to, but since I don't see a
when wearing a mask I can
doesn't feel
into the world, let's use this
my child form, I had so
the clothing, I exit the fitting
my looks for a while, Shuna continued to help
clothing. Absorbing the aura of its wearer,
turned
Benimaru's blood red.
Hakurou's pure white.
It'd be strange if it turned orange
even if this clothing rips, as long as it absorbs
items completely specialized
surprised when I heard that
of pointless. In the first place, had you bought this, you just might wear it for the rest of
but this one is worthy of
high quality
I can probably expect some great
and taking Souei's clothing with
we stopped by
has been so busy with production that
fine in there, I know... he's probably
been working in there without
had mentioned it before the
door to his room was
provided him with a set of tools he took
a warehouse where
held I also deposited there. As a material it's also there, but I just help but
had wanted to investigate the nearby mountains for any iron ore
there have been too few hands
the room the sound of clashing
temperature furnace. Made with packed, backed clay, a furnace we had
made with my [Fire Manipulation] ability, it came out pretty well. I
a ton of plans, but not
noticed us,
Showing his whole face...
have been waiting! By
greeted us with a face that wanted to
Two hours had passed.
were listening to the explanation with eyes
fine already! We get it,
those words many
face stopped me. What can
would now be
I was asked.
alliance, but... did he
I have no clue where to go, where is
begun worrying slightly, but of
a voice free
the Lizardmen's head. He accepted
wishes for us to
say! To have arrived already. Isn't
has passed since the conference
no problem. If anything, I was planning on settling it there anyways. And besides,
yes. By moving through the shadows I arrived at the marshes without great difficulty. If it were
shall we hold the
Isn't it a
but was it that amazing? I haven't used it
a
time, and we'll also need to account the time it takes for the wolf riders to travel
shall do as you
end, come back. If you have
(As you will!)
handled the negotiations well. What a useful
are quiet a distance away
it would take two weeks; the wolves could over it in three
lizard Gabil came riding on
we shouldn't arrive before