Volume 3
Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN) Chapter 223
Translator Corner
Hi guys sorry bout no chapter for a while.
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Here’s 223!
Enjoy~
Translator
Guro
Editor
rN2
&
SniperIRL
Royal Capital Disturbance -Evacuation-
Behind Venom who was fighting Arios, were the children
who were also holding their weapons up with Kenya as their lead.
Venom without being roused up, started attacking Arios
without worrying about the children
Naturally moving as if he was walking, he rushed at
Arios like a cannonball ignoring gravity and inertia.
And he reached the maximum speed immediately not giving
time for Arios to prepare.
「
Doom
Enemy
[1]
!!
」
The claws on Venom’s hands grew longer and dyed in black
And while releasing “Wave of Division”, he approached Arios.
However――
「
――how
na?ve.
」
Before anyone was aware, Arios was gripping a sword and
swung it.
His sword shone like it was releasing radiance and cut
off Venom’s claws with extreme speed.
Arios’ expression didn’t change as if it’s a natural
result.
He looked at Venom just like looking at a bug.
Such condescending behavior was that of an overwhelming
powerful person to those who was weaker.
However,
his expression was distorted due to unexpected situation. Pain ran through
Arios’ arm.
「
Hahaa,
serve you right~! Luckily, two of it stuck in right?
」
Venom pointed it out and sprouting a smile.
As
what Venom said, two claws had stuck in Arios’ arm.
「
You
bastard, is this your aim from the start?
」
「
Nope,
it isn’t like that. I thought I’d kill you by the first strike.
However, I thought that even if you grazed by one would
be good. Well. I’m so lucky again
today
.
」
「
You
jester―― I will no longer hold back then.
」
「
Stupid~!
Fighting without holding back from the beginning, such a thing should be the
basic you know!
」
Towards Arios who was dyed with anger, Venom was
thoughtfully cheerful.
However, in contrast to his attitude, there’s no gap in
his stance. With his cut claws already regenerated, Venom’s consciousness
focused on Arios.
That’s natural.
From
the exchange just now, Venom was convinced that Arios was an overwhelmingly
powerful person.
(Hee! As I expected, there’s something that I can’t
perceive even inside of where my surveillance are.
Certainly, he’s higher ranking than me……
But, it’s not because he’s fast that I can’t see his
movement.
That means that it was due to his ability that I can’t
detect him from the start, I’m sure my thinking isn’t wrong――
He’s stronger than me, no doubt about it, but it’s not
like I can’t win.
In
that case, it’s so convenient. I will kill this guy and take that power!)
While fighting, Venom felt laughter almost spilled out
from his mouth.
Even if he defeats low ranking enemies, he can’t obtain
more power.
Therefore, he thought this time was a chance for him.
It’s a chance for him to defeat a high ranked enemy and obtained more power.
(I’m lucky. Masayuki is here, this guy will become a
high-quality food for me!)
If Arios’ strength is comparable to the high ranking
people of Rimuru’s closest aides――That’s on Diablo’s class―― and if Arios has
an isolation ability, Venom would have no chance to win.
But, Venom noticed that Arios has no such ability.
Now that Venom was able to percept Arios’ movement, it
probably meant that he couldn’t use that ability.
Arios was not an unreachable existence, Venom concluded
so.
Currently, Masayuki’s ability had increased Venom’s
luck.
It also exerted another effect on Venom, his strength increased
unbelievably.
He can evade an inevitable attack for some reason, and
attack that unlikely to hit was able to hit.
The evidence was the two poison claws stuck on Arios
before.
In this lucky state, he believes that
poison that shouldn’t work will have an effect.
If that’s so, there’s no need to
hesitate.
Venom believed in himself and
Masayuki, and was going to challenge Arios who’s stronger.
Masayuki stands with his arms folded while watching
Venom’s fight.
Honestly, rather than looking at it, he can understand
the fight to some extent from the sparks that occurs once in a while.
It’s not a speed that can be followed by eyes,
Masayuki’s just pretending that he’s watching.
(Or rather, I can’t do anything like that you know.)
Because it’s no longer inside his area of understanding,
the feeling of fear has weakened.
Since Masayuki decided to entrust the fight completely
to Venom, Masayuki thinks about what’s going to happen later.
The most important thing for Masayuki is his own safety.
The children seem to wait for their chance to take part
in the fight, and eagerly watching the fight between Venom and Arios.
Turning his gaze to the children, Masayuki ponders.
(They are stronger than me. If that’s so, I think it would
be safer together……
Or rather, why are they here?)
Masayuki finally feels the doubt about it.
When Masayuki comes to the capital, the children had
already saved Hinata from the crisis.
Masayuki appeared at a good timing, in a favorable
place, but he never aimed for that.
It just happened that the timing match with his arrival
with his companions by Venom’s transfer magic.
It
wasn’t like they had acted together till then.
「
Hey,
Kenya! Why are you guys here?
」
Although it’s too late, Masayuki asks Kenya.
Masayuki’s behavior was too natural, like not thinking
about the fight――Although saying that he’s ignoring as he can’t see the fight
won’t be wrong――in the people’s eyes, but he didn’t notice it.
He felt he needs to ask the question for his safety
later on.
He
wanted to withdraw from this dangerous place quickly, but he thought that he
needs a reason for that.
「
Ah,
An-chan
[2]
.
Actually, Alice is――
」
「
Uhhh,
with my ability
『
Perceiver
(Space Wiseman)
[3]
』
, I somehow know
that danger is approaching Hinata Onee-chan!
」
「
Because
Alice makes a racket, we somehow do it……
」
「
For
that reason, we came to help Hinata-san.
」
「
We
got stronger thanks to Hakurou-shishou and Agera-Shishou’s training you know!
Right
now we might not lose to Masayuki An-chan!
」
So, the children answer Masayuki’s question together.
(What are they saying…… From the start, they were
stronger you know……)
While
thinking so, Masayuki consents with “I see”.
「
I
see, I didn’t think that you guys would be here.
」
「
We
too, we didn’t think that An-chan would come.
」
「
Yes.
But, if you didn’t come Hinata Onee-chan might have been killed…… Onii-chan,
thank you!
」
「
Eh!?
Ah, I guess so. Well, no need to worry if I’m here.
」
Masayuki feels the sweats flowing on his back increased
to the unexpected overestimation.
Aside from that……
Apparently, Masayuki concludes that the enemy’s aim
certainly to be Hinata.
(Well, what should I do? The enemy is aiming for
Hinata-san, but I’m near her so I would be in danger too……)
Masayuki thought so, but the children said that they
came here to protect Hinata.
He’d like to run away with transfer magic but Venom is fighting,
it was difficult to run away from this place.
Although the enemy seems not going to interfere with the
city and the citizens, the damage seemed to be massive due to stray attacks.
While
thinking so, Masayuki draws a conclusion that the safest place is next to
Hinata who the children will protect.
「
Alright,
then I’ll be next to Hinata-san. Because I’ll protect you in case of something
up.
」
Standing naturally next to Hinata, Masayuki spoke
without any hesitation.
But, that’s not the only reason.
Masayuki had something he wants to protect above all
else.
The warmth left in his right hand ―― that’s right, the
memory of the warmth and softness of Hinata’s breast.
(Losing such wonderful things, I will never allow it!)
With Masayuki’s intense determination, the effect of his
ability increased to the maximum.
――While it’s a Unique Skill, it’s enough to reach the
truth of the world.
As the result, the space called Lucky Field
[4]
which gives tremendous
blessing to people Masayuki considers as ally expanded, that’s unintended by
Masayuki.
「
Hmm,
as expected that angel-like guy is beyond my capabilities….. I can barely
follow the movements.
Compared to that, your friend is amazing. He can somehow
fight against that guy……
Truly
amazing……
」
Hinata nods to Masayuki’s word.
And
then she continues,
「
Well
then, let’s us do the thing that we can do now.
I think that will be helping the people escape from this
place.
Nicholas, we will spread defense barrier in this place!
Sealing
the aftereffect of that fight, it will become the people’s shield!
」
She shouts with vigor.
Based on that Girl’s belief, Hinata started to do what
can be done now.
She doesn’t think of an outrageous thing such as she
wanted to save everyone, but helping people that need help in front of her ――
that’s the way Hinata lived.
That’s
the thing that led to confidence, Hinata understood that well.
「
With
pleasure!
」
「
Understood,
Hinata-sama.
」
?
「
Leave it to me!
」
Responding to her are Nicholas, Leonard and Fritz.
Following Hinata’s orders, the three ran to three sides.
And then, a square with Hinata as the top is formed.
And so, with 4 holy knight class people, the defense
barrier was spread.
Holy Field will be effective if the enemy is a monster,
but this time there’s Venom here and the enemy has the appearance of an angel.
If they’re carelessly put holy attribute barrier, it
will be a hindrance instead.
With that in mind, they chose Material Shield (Holy and
Magic Defense Barrier).
It was a barrier with the purpose to block explosion
impact, heat etc, that’s all elements.
Thus, Hinata plans to temporarily earn some time for the
people to escape.
In
align with Hinata’s action,
「
Hinata
onee-chan! We’ll also help!
」
Alice
said so and synchronized the effect of Space Barrier of Unique Skill
『
Perceiver
』
with Hinata and
co’s barrier.
As the result, the Material Shield deployed by Hinata
and co was reinforced greatly.
Looking
at that, Gale went out ahead.
「
Well,
I think my Unique Skill
『
Cultivator
(Reclamator)
[5]
』
will be useful!
」
Gale’s
Unique Skill
『
Cultivator
』
was originally an
ability suitable for agriculture, but depending on how to use it, it was an
excellent ability with various applications.
Interfering with the earth, Gale covers the plaza on the
people side with soils that turned hard.
Gale synchronized with the spirit of earth, on that
moment a protective wall as strong as steel was completed.
A wall instantly appeared in front of the people.
Naturally, the people were shaken.
After
Gale are Kenya and Ryouta.
「
Alrighty!
We will knock down that guy.
My eyes have gradually accustomed and become able to see
that guy’s movement.
I
don’t think Masayuki An-chan’s turn will come!
」
「
We’re
also quite trained.
However,
it’s reassuring that Masayuki-san is watching us!
」
Saying
such words, Kenya and Ryouta participated in the fight.
「
Ah.
When it’s dangerous, I’ll protect you both!
」
Kenya and Ryouta replied with a nod.
(I never decided so though.)
So Masayuki thought.
As it becomes like this, Masayuki has no other choice but to believe that Venom
and the children will defeat the enemy.
It’s a miscalculation for Masayuki
that Kenya and Ryouta participated in the fight.
He thought that they will keep
protecting Hinata.
However, the cornerstone of the
defense, that’s Gale and Alice are still here.
Hinata and co’s barrier seems to have
been reinforced, although it’s not going as Masayuki has planned originally,
his safety is secured for the time being.
(Hmm. Like this, it would be better
not to make an unnecessary move.)
Masayuki made a decision and decided
to deal with the remaining trouble quickly.
That’s the gaze of the people around
the place.
Because Masayuki is Masayuki, he
wants the people to go somewhere quickly.
「
Everyone,
please calm down and leave the plaza! If there’s a place where you can take
refuge in――
」
Masayuki is trying to keep the people away while showing
his cool side to Hinata.
His plan is one.
When the situation turns worst, he will run away.
He thought that to make it easy for him to escape at any
times, having fewer people here is better.
However,
the people received his words in another meaning.
「
Hero-sama,
he is worried about us……
」
「
Idiot,
it’s different! We are in his way. If he’s fighting seriously, we’ll get
involved!
」
「
Is
that so? So that’s why he let the small apprentices fight……
」
「
That’s
right. If Masayuki-sama himself fights, there’s no doubt he’ll win.
But
then, we will get hurt too!
」
「
We’re
hindrances to him!?
」
Well, like that.
Naturally,
they misunderstood Masayuki’s true motive.
「
Everyone,
please run to the royal castle. There’s a large-scale barrier set up in that
place.
Although the angel’s army will come to attack it, it
will take time for the barrier to break.
In
order to let Hero-dono to fight freely, a smooth evacuation will be better――
」
A man suggested so towards the people who try to flee
from the plaza.
That man is Prince Elrick who confessed his own crime.
His
face is like someone who had been released from evil spirit’s grasp, his eyes
are of a person who prepared and decide to accept anything.
「
Prince――
」
Even
the knights are surprised for a moment.
「
Everyone!
Did you hear it? Please move calmly, there’s enough space for everyone in the
castle.
So there’s no one injured by panic, please leave this
place calmly.
Leave
the rest to Hero-sama!
」
One of the knights issued instructions to the people
with a large voice.
And then that knight ordered to the soldiers who were
bewildered by the turn of the events to guide the populace and prepare to
receive them in the castle.
Apparently, the man was the Knight Order’s vice leader,
receiving the order the knights promptly started to move.
Attached to them, the soldiers also began to move.
People began moving like water from the plaza.
“We need to evacuate quickly so Masayuki-sama will be
able to actively taking part in the fight” with that in their hearts.
Thus, there were only a few people left in this place.
[1]
滅殺分断破
(
ドゥームエネミー
) Messatsu Bundan Ha (Dūmu enemī), the kanji means Annihilating
Dividing Crush/Tear.
[2]
It’s a contraction from Ani (Elder
brother). Just like Aniki.
[3]
空識者
(
キヅクモノ
) Sora/Kuu Shikisha (Kidzuku
mono), the kanji
空
can means Sky, Void, Empty,
Space, Shikisha= Well-informed person, Wise man. Kidzuku= to Notice, to
recognize, to perceive. Mono= person, so the one who perceive/Notice= Perceiver.
[4]
幸運領域
(
ラッキーフィールド
) Kouun Ryouki (Rakkī fīrudo), Lucky/Fortune Domain.
[5]
造成者
(
タガヤスモノ
) Zouseisha (Tagayasu mono), Someone who reclaim/clear/prepare
field/land. Tagayasu= To till/plow/cultivate = The one who till/plow/cultivate
land = Cultivator. Feel free to suggest better name.