Volume 3
Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN) Chapter 225
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Intersected Checkmate
Velda surveyed
the situation of the war in various places expressionlessly.
The results are
unsatisfactory.
Or rather, it was
so disastrous that it may be said to be a total defeat.
In the battle in
Milim’s territory, the angels are being expelled as Vega was defeated.
Although it was a
large army numbered 200.000 angels, it was a disastrous scene as there were
only 10.000 or so remaining as the result of being absorbed by Vega or
annihilated by Karion.
Overwhelmed to
the point of annihilated.
Victory on this
battlefield couldn’t be expected anymore.
Looking at “El
Dorado”, the place ruled by Leon, the stalemate continues as there’s no one
commanding the angels and the city barrier can’t be broken.
Although he
couldn’t see the situation inside the isolated castle by a barrier which
disconnected it from the space, Velda knew that Kagali was already defeated.
He gave
『
Evil Dragon Lord Azi Dahaka
』
to Kagali’s subordinate
called Footman, but it would aim both sides that are inside the place.
The fact that the
barrier remains standing means the fight still continues…… but Velda felt an
uncomfortable feeling.
The decisive one
was Dagruel’s defeat who attacking Holy Empire Ruberios where Ruminas lives in
hiding.
Dagruel who is
the strongest among the Four Fiends of Heavenly Commanders, his defeat as
one who boasts combat capability next to him is something that Velda couldn’t
ignore.
The giants of the
Chain of Restrain Titan army seemed to stop moving and accept defeat.
(It can’t be, for
Veldora to win against Dagruel……
Even when I check
the combat data with Velgrind, I can’t find any winning factors――
）
It’s vexing, but
it was outside his imagination that Veldora won against Dagruel.
「
I’m very sorry. In my calculation, for the Four Fiends of Heavenly
Commanders, that’s Vega, Kagali and even Dagruel to be defeated is――
」
Velda raises his
hand to stop Lucia who starts apologizing.
「
Oh well. Even in my calculation too, Dagruel’s defeat was not expected.
The question is
how to do the next move.
」
Dino who’s
attacking Demon Lord Rimuru’s headquarters is still alive.
Most of the war
potentials were concentrated on this place, but it was because Dino is the one
with the most passive combat capability.
As for Milim’s
territory, there’s no problem to leave it alone.
Because Demon
Lord Milim who was the most important issue had been obtained.
He can ignore
Leon’s “El Dorado” too.
As for the reason
of the attack in the first place was because he allowed Kazarim’s selfishness
who showed an obsession towards Leon, it doesn’t mean that it’s an important
place.
As for protecting
the Heaven Gate and also cutting the source of the people’s faith, it was
important to destroy Holy Empire Ruberios……
The hope of the
Western Countries’ people was lost by telling them the annihilation of Demon
Lord Rimuru.
In addition to
this, if he destroys the headquarters of the Western Holy Church, the people
who are resisting would give up in despair.
But ――
(The presences of
Veldora and resistance forces in various places keep giving hop to the people.)
That was Velda’s
analysis
Even for the Holy
Church, it’s only one of them.
It seems that the
network between the countries is beyond what he imagined and can’t be looked
down.
Velda felt ironic
as it was Kagurazaka Yuuki, his host, who created the organization specialized
even in information transmission, that’s Freedom Association.
(It won’t be
interesting if it’s not like this. Everything would end immediately once I go
out, let’s have them resist as much as they want.)
It was more fun
than he thought, Velda was satisfied. Next, “Well then, what would they do?” he
thought.
In front of him
is Lucia.
On her right side
is Milim.
Kneeling down
below him were the last two of the Executioners, Zero and Mai.
They are his
remaining war potentials.
He intends to
defeat every one of the Demon Lords and in reverse blame it on Demon Lord
Rimuru’s subordinates.
In territorial
strategy, it could be said to be his complete defeat. However, the enemy’s
“King” that is Demon Lord Rimuru has already been destroyed.
There’s no need
to panic so Velda thought.
Above everything
else, his true and important goal is to defeat Guy Crimson and Chloe O’Bell who
have the possibility to be equal to him.
In fact, if he
destroys the strongest people in this world, it would be easy to purge the
remaining forces.
Currently, Guy is
fighting against Chloe. Also, Velgrind is fighting against Velzard.
Chloe would be
free once she defeats Guy, but she wouldn’t be able to point her sword at Velda
due to the restriction. However, just in case, he ought to kill her together
with Guy.
As long those two
perish, it might be possible to persuade Velgrind.
Thinking so,
Velda makes Lucia states her opinion.
「
It’s about time for Demon Lord Guy Crimson and even the True Hero Chloe
O’Bell to be exhausted.
We should send
all of our war potential and kill both of them.
」
Lucia answered so
without hesitation.
Satisfied with
her answer, Velda stands up.
「
Good! Then, I will give new power to Zero. With this, go to Guy’s
place――
」
Before he finishes
talking, Velda stopped moving.
(Wait…… isn’t
they are too easy to be read?
The calculation
derived by Lucia is also worrisome as everything ended up with failure.
――Although Demon
Lord Rimuru was killed, why there’s no hesitation in that guy’s subordinates’
movement?
Also, Veldora’s
action is……
No way, he’s
still alive?
If that’s the
case, he knew that I’ll be aiming at Guy and the other.
Then…… what I
should target at, is Tempest?)
It’s completely
unexpected from Lucia who is the strongest Manas.
Although she
doesn’t possess Ultimate Skill
『
Wisdom Lord Raphael
』
, Lucia’s intellect is very high.
And yet, the
result was too unnatural.
「
A change of plan. Attack the Monster Country Tempest. Zero, assemble
all remaining troops and join Dino.
I’ll give you
this, Ultimate Skill
『
Evil Dragon Lord Azi Dahaka
』
, it’s almost approaching its completion, accumulated more combat
experience.
Master it. Even
Ramiris’
『
Labyrinth Creation
』
can be broken if you use it.
Go! Trample that
place and realize the
birth of the
new world
(
destruction
of this world
)
!
」
「
As your will!
」
Receiving Velda’s
command, Zero stoop up and went away.
Mai too follows
Zero and left the place.
Only Lucia and
Milim remain.
Velda calmly sat
on his throne and laughed a little.
(If Demon Lord
Rimuru is alive, there’s no way he won’t move when Ramiris is in danger.
He will guess
that I was going to aim for
Guy and Chloe
(
Rook and Bishop
)
, but he’s wrong.
Instead, I’ll
lure him out and get the checkmate in one go.)
Velda was
convinced that Rimuru had survived.
However, as he
didn’t show himself, Velda predicted that he might not in perfect condition.
Or maybe, he
thought that Velda will move in order to end both Guy and Chloe and awaiting
the opportunity to strike at such opening?
Either way, Velda
has seen his plan.
(As long I’m in
this Sky Castle, I won’t lose. On the contrary, I’ll lure Rimuru out and put an
end to him.)
That was Velda’s
thought.
「
It’s a checkmate, Rimuru! Well, how will you move next?
」
The Sky Castle
with only Lucia and Milim left was filled with emptiness.
In this place,
Velda’s laughter echoed a bit.
His laughter
became a small signal announcing the war entered its final phase.
??????????????????????????
Too damn strong
ーーーーー
!!
That Giant Ossan
is so absurdly strong!!
I didn’t think
that Dagruel has so much power and I’d see Veldora-san fighting with full
power.
「
Kufufufufu, as expected from Veldora-sama. Even I wouldn’t be able to
win against Demon Lord Dagruel with my body intact.
」
I’m nodding in
admiration as Diablo has the same opinion as me.
As I can feel his
confidence from his words, I don’t think that he would lose one-sidedly.
However, for him
competing against Veldora in strength is abnormal in the first place. Dagruel
is too strong.
I didn’t notice
anything that indicated Dagruel would be this strong when I met him before.
Even in the fight
just now, Veldora would have lost if he made a mistake.
《
Indeed. Without the combat experience from fighting Velgrind, Veldora
might have been defeated.
》
Ciel-sensei
calmly said so, but she seems have not doubted that Veldora would win.
She was probably
confident as Veldora’s ability was strengthened by her own hands.
Oh well, that
confidence is justified.
Veldrora’s
Fertile Paradox has transformed the barren desert into a great forest.
Didn’t he
strengthen it too much?
It was refreshing
seeing his usual magic experiment.
This ability is
too haphazard.
Sacrificing the
angel army who was attacking Ruminas’ capital, the land which was poured with
excessive energy has splendidly revived.
Absurdly, it
seems the angels were not allowed to resist it.
The probability
of success was manipulated and it seemed that resisting became impossible.
Indeed, so
Veldora-like. What a terrifying guy.
「
Kuaahaaahahaa! Actually, I used the magic essence completely! I want a
refill.
」
Although if he
didn’t come back and then demanding like this, I would think that he was such
an amazing guy……
I let out a sigh
like saying ‘Good grief’, and began transferring my energy to Veldora.
「
Hey, the other thing is fine, but Velda won’t know this place right?
」
「
Of course. Do I look like someone who will make such blunder?
」
Veldora-san is so
confident.
It’s visible when
I asked him, oh well. Let’s think about it when we get exposed.
Besides,
Veldora-san’s activity this time is a wonderful work worthy of praise.
He restored the
out of order ley line and corrected the distortion of that land.
Thanks to that,
there are more cards that this side could play.
He also acted
skillfully not to raise Velda’s suspicion.
Therefore, I
thought that I will let him taking a large amount of magic essence from me.
Well then, it can
be said that the war has completed its first stage.
In Milim’s place,
the army lead by Karion had exterminated the angels.
Gobuta was
participating in the meeting in Tempest, but it seems that he return back and
cooperates with Karion again.
There seems to be
some injured soldier from Gobuta’s subordinate, but they recover immediately as
a large amount of High Potion seems to be prepared beforehand.
This place will
be fine I guess.
Even in Leon’s
“El Dorado”, it was a real victory.
While maintaining
the barrier, orders were issued on the battlefield.
There’s no
problem in here either.
With this,
victory in various places except in Tempest is confirmed.
However, Ciel’s
strategy is amazing……
What I’m really
anxious about is just Gobuta’s fight.
But, there was
insurance even for that fight. Because it included the cleaning up afterward as
the Devil Lords defeated the Seraphim.
In the worst
case, Diablo would go and support them, but I just worried too much.
As for the
reinforcement request coming from Mizari, there would be danger for anyone who
went there.
However,
《
Benimaru is the one who go there. Because Kazarim is related to
Gelmudo’s matter.
》
Ciel said so,
asserting that there was no need for me to issue orders.
There were
various things that make me want to go, but it can be said that everything is
going as Ciel’s prediction.
From the moment
of predicting Dagruel’s betrayal, she prepared Veldora to be lurking in
preparation just in case of the worst.
If Veldora didn’t
wait for his turn, Shion and the others might not have a hard fight though……
I suspected that
this might be a part of Ciel’s strategy so Shion would show some growth.
Well, I don’t
think that it’s like that.
Although I was
the one who sent Masayuki to various places, it might be just a coincidence
that he happened to be there when Hinata facing her crisis.
But, it seems it
was Ciel’s intention for the children to go to Ingrassia Kingdom. It’s not
surprising as Ciel knows Alice’s Crisis Perception ability and incorporated it
into her strategy.
The proof was
Kumara going together with the children as their bodyguard.
What caught my
eyes next is Masayuki.
That guy’s grasp
over people’s hearts seemed to be strengthened to a level that can’t be taken
lightly.
I sincerely
thought that I’m glad Masayuki is my ally.
However, he
helped to wipe out people’s anxiety in various places.
The result is
beyond what I intended.
Regarding
Masayuki, Ciel didn’t modify his ability, but taking a memo of the acting
coaching is Ciel’s idea.
As expected, Ciel
had a part even in this matter too.
Seen in this
light, it’s terrifying because I see everything is playing right above Ciel’s
palm.
Oh well, it’s
convenient for me as I want to end this war quickly.
For Velda, I give
you my condolences.
There was nothing
to say other than he has a bad opponent.
Well now, how
will he play his move next?
「
Well, the battle in various places has ended with our victory, but how
do you think Velda will move next?
I don’t think
that he will give up in destroying the world, where will be his target next?
」
「
That’s, it will be the place where Guy, Miss Chloe, Veldora-sama’s
sisters are fighting right?
」
When I ask him,
Diablo answered so.
Yes, the same
opinion as me.
Initially, my reason for neglecting the battle in that place is to lure out
Velda.
Then, we also
moved and waiting for Velda’s arrival or so I thought at first.
《
Please wait. Currently, everything is advancing just as planned. As a
result, I anticipated a change in enemy’s thought.
Velda has doubted
master’s annihilation and convinced that master is alive.
In other words,
Velda’s next plan is attacking this city.
》
Ciel stated her
opinion.
I see, as
expected he would feel suspicious.
Because even
though I should have ‘died’, my subordinates are still playing an active part
in this war.
If you thinking
about this, even I will feel something is suspicious too. Oh well, it would be
weird if you don’t feel anything suspicious about it.
To predict that
it would be like this…… As expected from Ciel-san.
Normally, if I’m
the one who came up with the idea and executing it, the differences would be
like heaven and earth……
「
Then, Velda is aiming at Tempest right?
」
《
That’s certain.
》
「
And, his aim is to lure out me who panicked?
」
《
That’s right. And perhaps, he will send his strongest forces including
even anti-labyrinth.
》
Anti-Labyrinth
ability?
That seems
impossible.
That labyrinth is an invincible area, granted with absolute immortality by
Ramiris.
As long as we
fighting inside it, there’s no way we will lose.
As for the method
of capturing the labyrinth, there’s no other way than to destroy the creator
that’s Ramiris.
《
No. If it spreads it roots in the labyrinth, it’s possible to rewrite
the effect. In other words――
》
Ah, that’s right.
Hearing Ciel’s
explanation, I understood.
Certainly, it may
be possible to nullify the labyrinth with such method.
If that comes
true, it’s likely that the final decisive battle will be done inside the
labyrinth.
I immediately
thought about the countermeasures, also I told Benimaru who returned to Tempest
about it.
I want to believe
that those present there, Ramiris included, will be able to deal with it later.
And then, I
converse with Ciel.
「
Then, it would be impossible to lure out Velda, right?
」
《
Yes, I expected so. Conversely, you could say that we succeeded in
confining him.
》
Exactly as Ciel
said, it can be said that Velda shut himself inside the Sky Castle.
Up until now, the
location of the Heaven Gate was unknown.
Or rather, due to
the raging magic essences in that area,
『
Magic Power Perception
』
can’t be activated smoothly.
For a long time
ago until now, the Heaven Gate has been hidden.
However, with
Dagruel who is the Gate protector defeated, the disorder of the magic essence
was corrected.
What left is only
the defense mechanism of the Gate itself……
If it was before,
if you aim at the gate, Velda would immediately guess your intention.
And then, before
you break the power defending the gate, he would put some countermeasures.
But, right now.
Because of
Veldora’s great efforts, the gate has become exposed.
It would be too
late for Velda when he realizes our intention as we quickly destroyed the gate
and get the checkmate.
An eye for an
eye.
As Velda is going
to attack my city in order to lure me out, on the contrary, he would also get
invaded.
Now that we have
shaved off Velda’s forces, we don’t need to defend all of our bases.
Far from hoping
for the destruction of the world, he better realize that it was a foolish idea
to send his forces gradually to various place.
For the next
turn, it would be an attack from our side.
I shall teach him
that it’s a mistake if he thinks that it will be his turn forever.
『
Testarossa, Ultima, Carrerra――
』
By calling my
summons, I connected to the three Devil Lords with
『
Telepathy
』
.
It’s a secret
line made by going directly through “Soul Corridor”.
『
This is, Rimuru-sama! You’re safe after all――
』
Testarossa
answered filled with emotion.
I nodded and
ordered those three.
『
You three, go destroy the Heaven Gate. Furthermore, conceal the fact
that I’m alive, oke?
』
『
Even though you said so, everyone is convinced that Rimuru-sama is
alive……
』
『
I have asked Benimaru about it, but oh well, just in case. It’s not the
time for me to appear yet, so don’t say it’s an order from me. Even if you are
asked by other people, it’s fine if you refuse and don’t say my name.
』
『
Please rest assured in that case. Because it’s only Rimuru-sama who
could order us!
』
Saying so,
Testarossa and co laugh happily.
Come to think
about it, those three are under my direct control.
Because they
won’t receive an order from other people, I guess I’m thinking too much.
As for Benimaru,
it was too late as he knows I’m alive.
While I was
thinking of such things to hide my own embarrassment, Testarossa and other seem
to have finished their preparation.
And in order to
execute my order to destroy the Heaven Gate, they began moving with glee.
Next, the
remaining problem is――
There are people
who are fighting and causing unnecessary environmental destruction on the
northern continent.
「
Well, it’s meaningless for Guy and the others to keep fighting. I think
someone has to go and mediate between them.
」
At the moment I
said so.
「
Oops, Dia――
」
「
I have the important duty as Rimuru-sama’s guard. This place aside, oh
Veldora-sama, please go and admonish your sisters!
」
The victor is
Diablo
Veldora tried to
push that role to Diablo but was brilliantly ignored.
It was his utter
defeat.
Thus, it was
decided that Veldora would go and arbitrate the quarrel between his sisters.
Veldora’s
expression was overflowing with sadness, but as he had taken a large amount
magic essence from me, there’s no need for me to feel any sympathy for him.
I want him to try his best.