Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 01 – Let’S See What I Can Do
Chapter 02 – First Contact
Chapter 03 – First Conversation
Chapter 04 – First Friend
Chapter 05 – First Steps
Chapter 06 – Skill Acquisition
Chapter 07 – First Battle
Chapter 08 – The Power In My Hands
Chapter 09 – Negotiating With The Goblins
Chapter 10 – The Battle Of The Goblin Village
Chapter 11 – Evolving Monsters
Chapter 12 – Preparing Our Environment
Chapter 13 – To The Dwarf Kingdom
Chapter 14 – Trouble
Chapter 15 – A Deal With The Guards
Chapter 16 – The Dwarf Blacksmith
Chapter 17 – The Outcome Of The Promise
Chapter 18 – The End Of Turmoil
Intermission ~Bagworm Gobuta~
Chapter 19 – Return To The Village
Chapter 20 – Toward The Village’S Revival
Chapter 21 – A New Movement
Chapter 22 – The Adventurers Who Finally Arrived
Chapter 23 – Flame Giant
Chapter 24 – Reminiscence~ Funeral March
Chapter 25 – Human Transformation!
Chapter 26 – New Abilities
Chapter 27 – The Ogre Tribe
Chapter 28 – Jobs
Chapter 29 – Lizardmen’S Invasion
Chapter 30 – Envoy
Chapter 31 – Emergency Meeting
Chapter 32 – Stage Curtain Rises
Chapter 33 – Audience
Chapter 34 – The Outbreak Of War
Chapter 35 – War Preparations
Chapter 36 – Participation In The War
Chapter 37 – Encounter ~ Benimaru & Ranga
Chapter 38 – Devil Gelmudo
Chapter 39 – Gears Of Fate
Chapter 40 – Orc Disaster
Chapter 41 – Predator
Chapter 42 – The Great Jura Forest Coalition
Chapter 43 – War Reparations
Chapter 44 – And Thus We Finished The City
Chapter 45 – Those Who Observe
Chapter 46 – A Country’S Name And Two Treaties
Chapter 47 – A City’S Specialty
Chapter 48 – Demon Lords’ Invasion
Chapter 49 – Hurricane Milim
Chapter 50 – Frontier Garrison
Chapter 51 – To The Human City
Chapter 52 – Journey
Chapter 53 – Freedom Association
Chapter 54 – Business ~ The Start Of A Trade
Chapter 55 – Adventurer Registration
Chapter 56 – Ingrasia Kingdom
Chapter 57 – To Learn Magic
Chapter 58 – The Summoned ~ Those Who Are Called Heroes ~
Chapter 59 – The Church Moved
Chapter 60 – A Bit Sudden, But Let’S Have A Test
Chapter 61 – The First Dungeon Conquest
Chapter 62 – A Spirit Is…
Chapter 63 – Children And Spirits
Chapter 64 – Last Days In The Royal Capital
Chapter 65 – The Prelude To Disaster
Chapter 66 – Chance Meeting
Chapter 67 – Forest Assailants
Chapter 68 – Soul And Hope
Chapter 69 – Birth Of Demon Lord
Chapter 70 – Harvest Festival
Chapter 71 – I, The One Who Had Sprouted
Chapter 72 – Upon Awakening
Chapter 73 – The Freed One
Chapter 74 – Veldora
Chapter 75 – Conference
Chapter 76 – Conference – Main Act
Chapter 77 – Ramiris’ Report
Chapter 78 – Demon Lords
Chapter 79 – Dino And Dagruel
Chapter 80 – The Incident Before The Banquet
Chapter 81 – At The Banquet
Chapter 82 – Equality In Death
Chapter 83 – Eight-Star Demon Lords
Chapter 84 – The Downfall Of Falmas Kingdom
Chapter 85 – The Words That Reached
Chapter 86 – Those Who Move In The Dark
Chapter 87 – The Holy City
Chapter 88 – Towards The Second Encounter
Chapter 89 – Different Plans
Chapter 90 – Vs. Holy Knights Part 1
Chapter 91 – Vs. Holy Knights Part 2
Chapter 92 – Vs. Holy Knights Part 3
Chapter 93 – Vs. Holy Knights Part 4
Chapter 94 – Mastermind
Chapter 95 – Complete Victory
Chapter 96 – Chance To Speak
Chapter 97 – Compensation And Future Relations!
Chapter 98 – Letter Of Invitation
Chapter 99 – Tournament Preparations
Chapter 100 – Underground Labyrinth
Chapter 101 – Smooth Plan
Chapter 102 – Audience With Monsters
Chapter 103 – Monster Slave
Chapter 104 – The Night Before
Chapter 105 – Preliminary Round
Chapter 106 – Tournament – Finals Part 1
Chapter 107 – Tournament – Finals Part 2
Chapter 108 – Tournament – Finals Part 3
Chapter 109 – Tournament – Finals Part 4
Chapter 110 – Tournament – Finals Part 5
Chapter 111 – Tournament – Finals Part 6
Chapter 112 – Tournament – Finals Part 7
Chapter 113 – Tournament – Finals Part 8
Chapter 114 – Tournament – Finals Part 9
Chapter 115 – Underground Labyrinth Exploration Party
Chapter 116 – Evaluation Conference
Chapter 117 – Smooth Sailing
Chapter 118 – Labyrinth And Trust
Chapter 119 – The Way To Enjoy A Dungeon
Chapter 120 – Setting Off
Chapter 121 – Hinata And The Kids
Chapter 122 – Hinata And Yuuki
Chapter 123 – Predestined Fate
Chapter 124 – Birth Of A Hero
Chapter 125 – The Memories Of The Hero
Chapter 126 – The Rebellion’S Beginning
Chapter 127 – Excuse And Reflection
Chapter 128 – Alliance Of Three Kingdoms
Chapter 129 – Yuuki Subjugation Raid
Chapter 130 – A Suddent Invitation
Chapter 131 – Demon Lord Leon
Chapter 132 – Kagurazaka Yuuki
Chapter 133 – Leon Vs Yuuki Part 1
Chapter 134 – Leon Vs Yuuki Part 2
Chapter 135 – After The Incident
Chapter 136 – Eastern Empire
Chapter 137 – A Year Of Progress
Chapter 138 – A Request From The Council
Chapter 139 – The Whole Story Of The Assembly
Chapter 140 – Research Results
Chapter 141 – U An Unexpected Guest
Chapter 142 – Military Affairs
Chapter 143 – The Dreadful Corps
Intermission -Venom’S Story-
Chapter 144 – Underground Labyrinth Capture –Enforcer Scout Platoon-
Chapter 145 – Underground Labyrinth Capture-Capture Of Irresistible Force-
Chapter 146 – Underground Labyrinth Capture –Outcome And Conclusion-
Chapter 147 – The Empire That Start To Move.
Chapter 148 – A Decision Made Too Late.
Chapter 149 – Night Before The War Begin
Chapter 150 – Expectations That Became True
Chapter 151 – Great War Outbreak –Start–
Chapter 152 – Great War Outbreak – Agitation And Resolution-
Chapter 153 – Great War Outbreak –The Beginning Of The Trampling-
Chapter 154 – Great War Outbreak –The Smiling Demon–
Chapter 155 – First Battle Victory And Enemy Main Forces
Chapter 156 – The Mysterious Lion Mask
Chapter 157 – Battle Of The Dungeon.
Chapter 158 – The Absolute Strongest Of The Dungeon.
Chapter 159 – The Capital’S Defensive Battle.
Chapter 160 – The Clean-Up Annihilation War.
Chapter 161 – A Demon Lord’S Work Isn’T A God’S
Intermission –Shinji’S Situation-
Chapter 162 – Reward And Evolution Part 1
Chapter 163 – Reward And Evolution Part 2
Chapter 164 – Reward And Evolution Part 3
Chapter 165 – The Out-Of-Control Gears.
Chapter 166 – A Coup D’État In The Imperial Capital.
Chapter 167 – The Segregation Point Of The Era
Chapter 168 – Guy ? Crimson
Chapter 169 – Negotiations With Guy
Chapter 170 – A Pleasant Tea Party
Chapter 171 – Clash! Storm Dragon Vs Scorch Dragon – First Half –
Chapter 172 – Clash! Storm Dragon Vs Scorch Dragon -Last Half-
Chapter 173 – Rage
Chapter 174 – Rimuru Vs Storm Dragon & Scorch Dragon
Chapter 175 – Veldora Released
Chapter 176 – Sword Of Tempest
Chapter 177 – The Black Numbers
Chapter 178 – The Black Numbers Vs The Empire ― First Half―
Chapter 179 – The Black Numbers Vs The Empire – Last Half –
Chapter 180 – Duel On Deck
Chapter 181 – Towards The Final Stage
Chapter 182 – The Entrusted Will
Chapter 183 – Establishing The Contract
Chapter 184 – The Faceoff
Chapter 185 – The Beginning Of A New Game
Intermission – Guy ? Crimson –
Chapter 186 – First Move
Chapter 187 – The One Who Observes
Chapter 188 – Apostle Of The End
Chapter 189 – Army In The Sky
Chapter 190 – Ultimate Skill
Chapter 191 – Ciel-Sensei’S Skill Synthesis
Chapter 192 – Walpurgis
Chapter 193 – To Each Preparations
Chapter 194 – World Rumbling
Chapter 195 – Chaos And Counter-Moves
Chapter 196 – Lion King Vs The Four Fiends Of The Heaven Commanders’ Vega
Chapter 197 – Demon Vs Angel
Chapter 198 – Gobuta & Karion Vs The Four Fiends Of The Heaven Commanders’ Vega
Chapter 199 – Rimuru Disappearance[1]
Chapter 200 – Each Of Their Reactions
Chapter 201 – Preparations On Leon’S Side
Chapter 202 – Moderate Clown Troupe
Chapter 203 – Great Demon Lord Kazaream
Chapter 204 – The Confused World
Chapter 205 – Vs Dagruel Part 1
Chapter 206 – Vs Dagruel Part 2
Chapter 207 – Vs Dagruel Part 3
Chapter 208 – Vs Dagruel Part 4
Chapter 209 – Sprout Of Envy
Chapter 210 – Leon’S Feelings
Chapter 211 – Calculation That Goes Amiss
Chapter 212 – Foolish Kazaream
Chapter 213 – Unjust Ending
Chapter 214 – The Closed World
Chapter 215 – Time Accelerated
Chapter 216 – Vs Dagruel Part 5
Chapter 217 – Vs Dagruel Part 6
Chapter 218 – Vs Dagruel Part 7
Chapter 219 – Vs Dagruel Part 8 –Conclusion-
Chapter 220 – Royal Capital Disturbance
Chapter 221 – Royal Capital Disturbance –Hero-
Chapter 222 – Royal Capital Disturbance -Sudden Change-
Chapter 223 – Royal Capital Disturbance -Evacuation-
Chapter 224 – Royal Capital Disturbance -Defeat-
Chapter 225 – Intersected Checkmate
Chapter 226 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment - Part 1
Chapter 227 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment Part 2
Chapter 228 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment Part 3
Chapter 229 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment Part 4
Chapter 230 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment Part 5
Chapter 231 – Labyrinth Encroachment Part 6
Chapter 232 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment Part 7
Chapter 233 – Labyrinth’S Encroachment Part 8 -Conclusion-
Chapter 234 – Archangel’S Domination
Chapter 235 – In The Northern Land –First Part-
Chapter 236 – In The Northern Land -Middle Part-
Chapter 237 – In The Northern Land -Last Part-
Chapter 238 – Justice And Contradiction
Chapter 239 – Soaring Wall
Chapter 240 – Final Decisive Battle Part 1
Chapter 241 – Final Decisive Battle Part 2
Chapter 242 – Final Decisive Battle Part 3
Chapter 243 – Final Decisive Battle Part 4
Chapter 244 – Final Decisive Battle Part 5
Chapter 245 – Final Decisive Battle Part 6
Chapter 246 – Rimuru Vs Yuuki –First Part–
Chapter 247 - Rimuru Vs Yuuki – Part 2
Chapter 248 - Rimuru Vs Yuuki – Part 3-
Chapter 249
Chapter 250
Chapter 251
Chapter 252
Chapter 253
Chapter 254
Chapter 255
Chapter 256
Chapter 257
Chapter 258
Chapter 259
Chapter 260
Chapter 261
Chapter 262
Chapter 263
Chapter 264
Chapter 265
Chapter 266
Chapter 267
Chapter 268
Chapter 269
Chapter 270
Chapter 271
Chapter 272
Chapter 273
Chapter 274
Chapter 275
Chapter 276
Chapter 277
Chapter 278
Chapter 279
Chapter 280
Chapter 281
Chapter 282
Chapter 283
Chapter 284
Chapter 285
Chapter 286
Chapter 287
Chapter 288
Chapter 289
Chapter 290
Chapter 291
Chapter 292
Chapter 293
Chapter 294
Chapter 295
Chapter 296
Chapter 297
Chapter 298
Chapter 299
Chapter 300
Chapter 301
Chapter 302
Chapter 303
Chapter 304
Chapter 305
Chapter 306
Chapter 307
Chapter 308
Chapter 309
Chapter 310
Chapter 311
Chapter 312
Chapter 313
Chapter 314
Chapter 316
Chapter 317
Chapter 318
Chapter 319
Chapter 320
Chapter 321
Chapter 322
Chapter 323
Chapter 324
Chapter 325
Chapter 326
Chapter 327
Chapter 328
Chapter 329
Chapter 330
Chapter 331
Chapter 332
Chapter 333
Chapter 334
Chapter 335
Chapter 336
Chapter 337
Chapter 338
Chapter 339
Chapter 340
Chapter 341
Chapter 342
Chapter 343
Chapter 344
Chapter 345
Chapter 346
Chapter 347
Chapter 348
Chapter 349
Chapter 350
Chapter 351
Chapter 352
Chapter 353
Chapter 354
Chapter 355
Chapter 356
Chapter 357
Chapter 358
Chapter 359
Chapter 360
Chapter 361
Chapter 362
Chapter 363
Chapter 364
Chapter 365
Chapter 366
Chapter 367
Chapter 368
Chapter 369
Chapter 370
Chapter 371
Chapter 372
Chapter 373
Chapter 374
Chapter 375
Chapter 376
Chapter 377
Chapter 378
Chapter 379
Chapter 380
Chapter 381
Chapter 382
Chapter 383
Chapter 384
Chapter 385
Chapter 386
Chapter 387
Chapter 388
Chapter 389
Chapter 390
Chapter 391
Chapter 392
Chapter 393
Chapter 394
Chapter 395
Chapter 396
Chapter 397
Chapter 398
Chapter 399
Chapter 400
Chapter 402
Chapter 403
Chapter 404
Chapter 405
Chapter 406
Chapter 407
Chapter 408
Chapter 409
Chapter 410
Chapter 411
Chapter 412
Chapter 413
Categories Genre: Action, Adventure, All, Comedy, Completed, Fantasy, Shounen Status: Completed ______
Total Chapters in book: 416
Estimated words: 1129434 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 5647(@200wpm)___ 4518(@250wpm)___ 3765(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 1129434 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 5647(@200wpm)___ 4518(@250wpm)___ 3765(@300wpm)
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When the demons were summoned on Rimuru’s command,even the upper echelons of the Imperial army recognized the bizarreness of the situation.
Major General Xam’d was one of them.
As the demon Summoning Gate manifested,
「U- Unbelievable…. For the Summon Gate to be that huge….」
He couldn’t help but hear such things muttered by a subordinates Mage.
Energy analysis began immediately, and they finally understood the predicament they were in.
The demons that had been summoned, each and every one of them were demonic beings that surpassed the rank of Greater Demons.
「Th-That’s just…. Just how much war potential does he have….」
Words of trying not to face the reality before them start leaking out.
Gradim, who clearly heard those words, turned his attention onto Major General Xam’d.
There wasn’t much point in hiding it. Xam’d had simply spoken the facts for what they were.
Which was, that an army of demons with the strength to overpower their own Imperial army had appeared.
Even if they outnumber them, there wasn’t much that could be done to cover the difference in quality.
They would be slaughtered if they didn’t try and do something about it.
Even if the brass, including himself, could survive, all the regular soldiers would get massacred.
Gradim didn’t want to believe it, but Major General Xam’d wasn’t the type of guy who joked around.
(Tsk. We underestimated him because it was only a Demon Lord….)
It was too late for regrets now.
Now was time to do whatever possible.
As the emperor was also there, they couldn’t take any disgraceful actions.
Gradim made his decision, activated the teleportation magic circle, went to where his forces were standing by, and took direct command.
The members of the Beast Corps were the cream of the crop, hand picked and trained by Beast King Gradim himself.
It was a gathering of strong individuals, with rumors saying they are descendents of ancient heroes.
And their Demon Beasts partners, were said to be A- rank in terms of power.
Battle Chimeras: Demon Beasts which were born from selective breeding after DNA analysis. They were seen as a type of weapon, having combat oriented abilities.
And it was obvious that the Corps members who had tamed them, were also ranked above A- in terms of capability.
Their strength when battling together on land, were said to be second to none.
But currently they were above the sea, which put them at a disadvantage.
That was exactly why, the hastily returned Beast King Gradim issued one specific order.
「Listen up, ladies!! From this point on, i will be issuing the Secret Command.
The analysis team has concluded that the demons are all above A rank in capability.
It is predicted that we will suffer massive losses if nothing is done.
Which is why, we shall oppose them with our last resort.
Permission to use Medical Skill『Beast Fusion』is hereby granted.
Make haste. The enemy isn’t going to wait for us!!」
The forbidden order was issued.
Medical Skill『Beast Fusion』, was a skill that was developed by the team responsible for the analysis of Demon Beast DNA.
This skill, fused the Demon Beast and it’s handler together. (TN: duh)
Letting a human attain the power of a Demon Beast; a forbidden power.
The reason it was called a forbidden skill, was because it became impossible for the individual who activated it to cancel the effects.
The drug used for the skill, had to be surgically removed in a facility with the appropriate tools.
Through the fusion of the handler and his partner, a warrior that surpassed the original concept would be born.
The drug was distributed and kept on hand, so it was possible to activate whenever necessary. But, usage is prohibited without the Secret Command from the corps leader.
There was another reason why it was “secret”.
Risk of death: 10%
Risk of compatibility failure and completely turning into a Demon Beast: 20%
Risk of losing control (applies for both Beastman and Demon Beast): 30%
Risk of side effects resulting from the fusion: 20%
There were many underlying problems.
There is only a 20% chance for “complete” success of the fusion. (TN: I don’t like doing math but the percentages don’t add up lol)
But like Gradim, there were corps members who successfully fused and completed the process.
These members consequently attained new powers, and became stronger.
These perfectly compatible individuals, made up less than 1% among the entire corps.
They were called Chimera Knights, and were the aides of Beast King Gradim.
The order that Gradim calmly issued, was akin to a death sentence for the Beast Corps troops.
If there were unable to attain power now, they will simply end up as fodder for the demons.
It was a cold, but pragmatic order.
And the troops swiftly followed it.
They had prior knowledge to the risks, and knew of the high mortality rate.
But because they had absolute faith in Beast King Gradim, they followed the order without hesitation.
The result: out if 30,000 members of the Demon Beast squad….
7,700 turned into berserk Demon Beasts, 5,800 into complete Demon Beasts.
4,500 turned into berserk Beastman, 7,400 into Demon Beast-man soldiers.
550 turned into Chimera Knights.
It resulted in a fairly large loss in numbers.
The ones who went berserk had already been let out, and were rampaging on the decks. An ejection type magic circle was prepared beforehand, to deal with those individuals.
That was the job of the Mages, who were standing by around the squad members. This was to prevent being attacked by their former comrades.
Those who were still sane and combat ready numbered 13,750, which was less than half of the squad.
The members who turned into Demon Beasts but were still conscious are also counted in, so the drop in numbers was fairly significant.
But Gradim nodded with satisfaction.
The number of Chimaera Knights born was higher than expected.
There was roughly 100 of them who were his aides already.
Through strict selection, only individuals with high chances of successfully fusing were chosen, but it was difficult to increase their numbers.
But because of the current emergency, it was fortunate that 450 Chimaera Knights of good quality were born.
(We can win with this!)
Beast King Gradim was confident, and began reforming the ranks to prepare for battle.
―― grind them to dust!
The Black Numbers released their restraints in elation as they received their orders.
And were about to head straight for the Airships that had evacuated to the ocean.
The 100 airships still in the air, were to be food for their masters.
The remaining 200 or so that had descended to the ocean were their own.
The subordinates of the 3 pillars (EN: note at the end) Testarossa, Ultima and Carrera numbered 600 in total. All of them were beings that easily surpassed Greater Demons.
They were all over A rank, beings who could rival high tier Majin (EN: note at the end).
They now eyed their pitiful prey, with their powers now unconstrained.
But then,
「Wait!」
All of their movements stopped, with that one word from Diablo.
Now their attention was on Diablo.
Diablo raised one of his hands, signalling to the demons to be at ease,
「Kufufufufu. Do all of you understand?
The order from Rimuru-sama, is that none are allowed to die.
If even one of you were to die, it would be a sin so grave that even if us executives offered our heads to atone, it wouldn’t nearly be enough.」
His smile, instilled fear upon his underlings rather than it’s original purpose.
And none refuted his words.
The demons quietly paid heed to Diablo’s orders.
「First, Testarossa. Would you be so kind as to clean up the trash below us?」
「Oh, why not? That much is easy by myself.」
「Wait a sec! I wanna do that! I can do that much easily too, you know!?」
Ultima barged in as Diablo was giving the order to Testarossa.
To that, with no displeasure, Diablo answers,
「Kufufufufu. Of course it is possible for you too.
But, since those are floating down there undamaged, shouldn’t we try and capture them?
All of those ships, I am thinking of offering them to Rimuru-sama.
Ultima, aren’t you bad at controlling your power output?
For that, Testarossa is the one most suited for this job.」
Unexpectedly, he explained his reasoning.
This showed Diablo was in an amazingly good mood.
If there was an interruption while his mood was foul, the life of whoever interrupted would speed towards zero.
Ultima, sounding satisfied,
「Che~. ―― can’t help that I guess. True, it isn’t what I’m good at.」
She seems to have given up her selfish thoughts.
「Ufufu. Well then, I’ll be of―― 」
「A moment. Take Venom with you.」
「Hm, what for?」
「We’ve been given the order to wipe them out. Have I not said?
None are allowed to escape.
We shall put the Demon Chevalier to use, for that purpose.」
「 ―― understood. They will be of use, as Bloodhounds. I shall borrow them.
Moss, you are next in terms of capability behind us 4 pillars.
As long as you heed the order to not die, you can do as you please.
Cien, you shall take control of the remainder, and sweep up any who intend to escape!」
Testarossa gave out the orders for her minions, and swiftly took action towards her prey.
Venom looked at Diablo, and looked like he wanted to say something for a split second, but only gave a bow seeming like he had given up, and left following behind Testarossa.
「So, are you going to go after the Emperor, Diablo?」
「No, that unfortunately looks impossible.」
「Hmm? Why’s that?」
Unexpectedly, Carrera replied with interest to what Diablo just said.
Carrera was known to show no interest, and totally ignore anything others said.
「Kufufufufu. The Emperor, has an Absolute Barrier.」
Just as he was saying that, Diablo suddenly shot out a Nuclear Cannon.
The ultra-long-distance blast Nuclear Cannon, maintaining speeds at over 10 times the speed of sound, pierced the defense barriers of the Airship.
And without losing any momentum, made direct contact with the Emperor.
But, the Emperor was uninjured. The Knights protecting the emperor didn’t even move, as if they knew the result.
「Did you see that? The Royal Knights protecting the emperor didn’t even move.
That shows they have confidence that the defense field will not be penetrated.
It would seem that the Emperor wields an Ultimate Skill.
One of the “Angel Series”.
The “Angel Series” is known to have high defensive properties, the defenses that the Emperor has are probably the highest of them all.
Analysis showed it to be “Castle Guard”.
Using the “loyalty” of the subordinates around him as energy, he is invincible as long as he has loyal retainers nearby.
To put it simply, if we do not clean out the Imperial soldiers, we have no means to kill the emperor.」
「Hmmm. Surprising you could tell that much.」(Ultima)
「Color me impressed as well. There was no way to tell, just from looking at them.」(Carrera)
「Kufufufufu. That much was obvious (with the help of a certain someone)!」
Bragged Diablo, while the other two looked at him dubiously.
Clearing his throat to divert their attention, Diablo pushed to finish the conversation.
「Well that’s the gist of it, I would like for you all to clear out the flies around the Emperor.
Carrera, you take the man in uniform.
Ultima, you deal with any remaining distinct individuals.
All other remaining demon nobles besides Moss and Cien are to support Ultima!」
『As you wish!!』
Accepting their orders, the demons flew off.
But right before Ultima and Carrera took off,
「Huh? What are you going to do, Diablo?」
Ultima asked, having finally noticed.
Diablo looked like he shuddered.
But calmly,
「I have something important to do.」
said Diablo.
The two felt even more suspicious now.
「Wait a minute, Diablo. What are you being so secretive about?」
He reluctantly answers Carrera,
「My role is to watch over our majestic Rimuru-sama!
This is a role so important, that it isn’t something I could task others with!!」
He declared in a fit.
「Wa-wait a sec! What’s with that?
I wanna see Rimuru-sama’s greatness too!!」(Ultima)
「Huh? Are you gonna hog all that fun for yourself?
Even if you’re our superior, that’s power abuse you know?」(Carrera)
The two Devil Lords voiced their objections.
But at the same time, they now understood why he so quickly dispatched the haughty Testarossa.
Diablo was their direct superior, if all three of them were together they could have “appealed”, but there was only two of them now so the odds are not in their favor.
In the end they could only accept it, all the while griping about it.
「Hey! I can do whatever the hell I want right?」(Ultima)
「Yes, of course.」(Diablo)
「I can destroy everything that’s floating in the sky right?」
「Definitely.」
Diablo was conceding as much as possible, to improve the moods of Ultima and Carrera.
Them being this easy to convince was quite a bargain.
「Alright then. There seems to be some who look very tasty, so I shall give in this time.」(Carrera)
「Yep. I want to rampage around too, to vent off some of this frustration.」(Ultima)
Sounding like they conceded, the two of them flew off.
They also gave orders to the remaining demons who were standing by around them, as though an afterthought,
「You guys, spread out!
Get under Cien’s command, and show no mercy to anyone who tries to leave this airspace!!」
Carrera shrieked ventingly, and the demons moved out in unison.
―― grind them to dust!
Intending to follow their orders to the letter, the demons set up a full perimeter surrounding the Imperial fleet.
Soon, the decisive battles in the air, and on sea level would begin.
Diablo smirked, pleased that everything was going just as planned.
Through observing his beloved master’s battle nearby, he would improve himself.
And with this battle, to give the remaining demons the opportunity to experience battle in the truest sense, that was the main objective.
Surviving the odds, and attaining strength.
The abilities of their corporeal bodies, were the best they could hope to attain.
What remained, would be the skills within those bodies.
This applied to Testarossa, Ultima and Carrera too.
Power that was simply given to them, could never compare to the shine of one that was mastered, obtained by themselves.
Providing them with an “enemy”, and having them break through that obstacle.
Demons were one of the most powerful races.
While they were weak in their inferior stages when compared to Angels and Spirits, that position was switched the moment they reach the upper classes.
As growth is slow, many would fall and perish in the process, but those who managed to reach the higher tiers would become unchallenged.
That was why, the brute force approach of the Devil Lords besides himself, was all too understandable.
It will be good experience for them to be thrown into a tough battle.
(Now, for them to survive the ordeal. Hopefully they make it out in one piece. Kufufufufufufu――)
Diablo’s smile widened, as he snickered in anticipation.
Notes:
– pillars: It’s like a collective noun, a counter one might say. In japanese it’s used for counting nobility, gods etc.
– majin: Powerful elite monsters, like oni or tengu. Benimaru and the bunch would count.
Editor’s Rant:
~ Gao, another week, another 3 chapter. This was one of those cliffhangers lol. It seems all the sunday chapters may be cliffhangers. Maybe you know if you read sushi’s disclaimer…*laughs evilly*.. Anyway. These next few chapters will be flash back to the demons’ actions until Emperor spilled his spaghetti. They’re pretty intense battles so please don’t blow them off! I especially like the aspect of Carrera v Kondo. Instant ship . ahem. Well. See you all next week in yet another chapter!! Gao~!!
Total Chapters in book: 416
Estimated words: 1129434 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 5647(@200wpm)___ 4518(@250wpm)___ 3765(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 1129434 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 5647(@200wpm)___ 4518(@250wpm)___ 3765(@300wpm)
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