Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN)
A Different Plan

Hinata was resting at a certain location on a day trip from the Tempest monster country.

And then, the last meeting had begun.

Judging from the situation, the opponent might not be ready to fight and they were waiting for a reply.

However, this was a group of monsters, he could not be careless.

More than anything, even in a battle that would result in total victory, to reduce the sacrifice even a little was Hinata's fighting style.

Doing anything, even cowardly tricks, this was a natural monster mindset when fighting.

According to Church doctrine, monsters should be killed without sympathy for them. Everyone is told about it.

Naturally, the knights were not happy with this.

Winning is a certainty, but they also understand that if losing, it will be a threat to human society.

Precisely because they cannot lose, they believe that this must be achieved through all necessary means.

In this battle, the enemy kingdom was too big to cover it in a barrier.

So, through the use of bait, they wanted to lure the enemy's main invaders out into the battlefield.

However, if it arouses suspicion, this plan will be threatened.

Initially, Hinata proposed a plan to send an envoy, but this was opposed by the holy knights and dismissed.

First, even though there were only 100 people, each holy knight could match a thousand men.

Among them, the 15 individuals consisting of the captain and their 2 vice-captains of the 5 squadrons all wanted the title of the strongest holy knight.

Their influence makes a clear distinction between them and others.

This time, the plan was for 5 captains, 2 of their vice-captains, as well as 5 bodyguards to form a cubic barrier.

Actions are taken for the worst case scenario, the three captains will form a triangular barrier, and the effect will still be visible. For that purpose, instead of cubes, the pentagonal barrier will be activated.

Even if the enemy had taken action and managed to disrupt the installation of the barrier, the location where the barrier would be erected could be easily changed.

The main battle power would now have 40 fewer combatants, but to neutralize the battalion lured into the barrier, this was the best method.

The plan is simple, the remaining 60 will be used as bait to lure enemies to strategic locations.

The fighting spirit of the holy knights was enough.

After all, the enemies this time were only evolved orcs and goblins. For some, they are enemies that have been encountered many times in the past, and have lost the ability to feel fear.

Among them, there were also evolved Lizard men and evolved ogres, anyone other than the main force would probably not be able to match their strength.

All they had to watch out for was the existence of the arch demon.

While the Hinata they worshipped killed the enemy demon lord, they had to restrain other monsters to ensure they did not interfere.

Their biggest obstacle here is believed to be the arch demons.

However, they pushed themselves so that there was nothing to fear. After all, they were wearing spirit protectors.

The spirit they contracted made the embodied armor easily adjustable, which was called a holy letter.

Hinata also wore it, although it was inferior to a true holy letter, it was still better than ordinary equipment.

It was hard to feel its weight, it was a type of superior armor that felt as light as feathers.

The weapons they wield are also items used to defeat evil, weapons that can negate resistance and inflict actual damage.

(Yuuka: Pure damage to you Dota players)

It was rare to need this much strength in a single battle.

The equipment used was so powerful that when subduing the arching dragon, 10 people with such equipment was enough.

This could be compared to the army of a country consisting of 10,000 elite soldiers, but compared to monsters, they could not hope to make comparisons.

The holy knights were scattered in various places, but all the knights that could be contacted were gathered.

For the holy knights, this was a war of conquest that they could not possibly defeat.

Hinata looked at the knights while thinking.

Should we really fight this battle?

Usually, he did not doubt the decisions made until now. Even though he had already decided on this in the holy capital, a piece of doubt had appeared.

This was the first time he had experienced this.

First and foremost, the battle prediction results. The predicted result seems too good, too comfortable.

The forces on this side are few in number; on this wide, open field this will prove uncomfortable.

Instead, enemies could easily take advantage of the vast terrain, making escape difficult.

The terrain is too comfortable.

However, to predict all this is impossible. It felt as if he was dancing on someone's palm, but he brushed it off because he might be thinking too much.

Initially, opponents thought that Hinata lived in the holy kingdom of Ruberius. However they did not take any action to counter this.

The existence of the teleportation gate was a secret, even they were doing exercises in the wilderness around the outskirts of the Ruberius kingdom just in case.

TN Note: yes um Hinata, hate to leak it to you but I'm pretty sure the demon lords and dwarves have been using the teleportation gate for some time now…

There is no doubt that his existence is known. He had faith in his actions because he did so carefully and carefully.

But, even so…

If he trusted his intuition, this was a dangerous place.

Although this is an irrational way of thinking, it cannot be ignored.

Therefore, Hinata stopped thinking and opened her mouth.

“Consideration! 」

Hearing this, the holy knights stopped talking and focused on Hinata.

Hinata, looked at everyone from their faces and said,

「I'll give you your orders now.

Bait team!

The likely location of the predicted battlefield was a trap.

Coincidentally, any interference with barrier activation was a disadvantage.

However, we will deliberately follow the strategy flow of the opponent.

We will spread the barrier so as not to arouse suspicion on the enemy. However, there would be no captain, and the vice-captain would replace them.

The captain and bodyguard will defend the vice-captain with his life at stake.

However, there was no need to think of anything other than the maintenance of the barrier.

A hostile act to protect the barrier would be allowed.

It would be great if we could fight as planned. But if we are to be scattered because of the preemptive attack, fight back with full force. I'll say this again, don't be stubborn To overcome the barrier, everyone's survival is a top priority.

Depending on the attacker, permission to stop guarding the barrier and join the fight is granted.

For barrier groups, consider that the enemy will be scattered.

The central decoy force, you guys, relies on barrier aid.

And don't be too confident to try to make a surprise attack out of pride.

Lure your opponent to the field of play, where you will claim victory.

Considering that your own strength might eventually annihilate your comrades.

Besides, when you act as bait, I will kill the enemy general.

Never be careless! Consider that there will be no reinforcements, then act! 」

Yuuka: That was one long speech.

He trusted his instincts, and gave orders.

After all, this was their only combat power.

Another battle power other than this one would only end up as a barrier.

The troops conducted another meeting to review the complicated maneuvers after confirming the role of each holy knight.

Signs of arrogance instantly disappeared from their eyes.

＊ ＊ ＊

It had been two weeks since the scheduled meeting with Hinata.

If it was Hinata, we thought a surprise attack might be a good idea; she even obediently let out a fireball explosion in the sky to let us know.

He's either very confident, or really an idiot.

Fine whatever.

Here we will proceed as planned.

… ..I thought of this and although I still had time before the fight, I could not understand what it was.

My head feels somehow….

What happened, why did this happen ?!

I was at a loss for words at the spectacle in front of me.

Here's what happened.

TN Note: Don't ask us about what this mess is…

As expected, 60 holy knights came to attack.

Lfs nice. This is because everything went according to plan.

However, if they come to attack us, it means they have a specific battlefield.

Moreover, to dig this tunnel into the open field required a lot of effort and difficulty, but there was a bit of complexity; I almost stated that I would set a trap here, yet they went and triggered it.

The opponent may also have a trap here, and if we take the bait, everything will hurt.

Mentally, 『Sorry, Veldora! Now it's your turn, or maybe not 』, I'm sorry, and move to another location.

TN Note: Please check who or what Suman is.

Yuuka: Many others and I laughed so hard ??

Silly bear.

TN Note:... I understand why Clown san is giving me Japanese lessons now...wait, who do you mean when you say “Many others”?

The place where Hinata and I will face each other.

This was why; the battle had begun on the side.

The first important thing was the situation where the Yomigaeri clashed with the Holy Knights.

「Ba, bangana! Our attacks are ineffective against them! 」

BACANA - Impossible, but in a very intense and dramatic way.

「They are not even undead, what happened? 」

The Holy Knights spoke in surprise.

Instead of replying, with a knife in hand, the Yomigaeri army quickly injured the holy knights.

It seemed that they were using their own bodies as bait to deal blows to the holy knights.

TN Note: So they are like graves without any mental interference, using only knives, and can even return from the dead. Goody.

Using their immortality to fight, so far it looks impressive.

And like this, the holy knights braced themselves as they witnessed what they believed to be a one-sided (game) development, however …

The holy knight collapsed in less than 3 minutes

Due to the huge difference in potential, it was impossible to think that the immortal would lose.

The result was that the Yomigaeri had bounced back intact, and the paladins had fallen.

The wolf riders quickly gathered the fallen holy knights, bound their shadows and closed their movements.

「Hehe, holy knight-san, ever since you attacked us, it has been our victory. In addition, this knife is coated with a powerful sleeping drug.

Or did you just prepare the antidote? You know it won't fight anything but poison, right? 」

Thus, the lower rank warrior explained with an arrogant look.

Really am.

The holy knights chuckled in response to their sermon and my mind had fallen into confusion.

Of course, that was not the only situation in the war.

In this clever scheme, only the Yomigaeri had such an effect on the opponent.

The next group attacked without being careless and without even receiving a single blow.

Even so, the enemies started wearing sparkling armor; almost covering their entire bodies, hurting them was difficult.

Precisely because they lowered their defenses after giving a fatal strike, the Yomigaeri were able to injure them.

However, the dozens of people who managed to leave the battlefield with scratches evaluated this.

To fight the holy knights, the trinity formation was used to support them.

Yomegaeri as the main, Hiryu and the wolf rider as support.

By cooperating in a perfect formation through communication with mind transmission, they were on par with the holy knights.

They can greatly reduce the number of enemies at first because they have set the foundation and are able to work well together.

Or rather. huh?

Is there such a strategy?

When I had a duel with Hinata, wasn't the location of the fight a bit isolated?

While I was thinking this, Shion sent a signal.

Diablo who floated in the air as he was beckoned made an evil smile and nodded.

(Kufufuf. Leave me. However, please take Shion-san's responsibility.)

Parting with such words, he flew away happily.

Huh huh? Shouldn't you be monitoring from above?

About that cheerful smile earlier, the holy knight squadron must have something in mind. Perhaps, they were planning to put up a barrier.

Thanks to the monitoring network through Souei's shadow associated with the thought link, various information regarding the war situation flowed in.

That's why Diablo doesn't have to move anywhere…

As I thought about this, Shion raised her chin in a funny yet flirtatious motion.

Before, Gobuta and Gabil looked at each other,

(Um, it feels a little different than what was discussed during the strategy meeting, what.).

(That's why! I'm not sure why, but I feel I should have fought someone stronger?)

Gobuta and Gabil questioned this.

Good.

I thought something was wrong. I'm glad, I'm not wrong.

Despite this, though,

(Are you idiots? Work fast and do as you're told, or do you want me to test out my new masterpiece (trial) on you?)

I'm sure that's what Shion thinks.

No, I might not be sure, though,

(I understand! We want to go out anyway. Of course, I'll deliver the dishes! ”

(Then go to Gabil-san. If you don't go, I'll get you.)

And he left in a hurry.

No, you're not wrong.

But, this is weird. For some reason even with Gobuta and Gabil, the flow of battle has turned for the worse.

Then, when the two joined together, Souei and his 5 subordinates started to move.

They matched the number of small holy knight squadrons consisting of 8 people perfectly. Apparently, 8 of them had decided to suppress the small squadron of opponents.

Ya wait? Shion, since when did you split up? Isn't this a strategy?

(Shion, I have reached the location, I will be the opponent of this squadron.)

Souei's mind had just been sent.

Ah, thats. Souei has also been reassured.well, Souka and co. have returned and will support Gabil is what I thought back then.

Yuuka: Until now I just felt like a blind kid playing football. What happened again ~

Smoggy: I think Souei's group attacked the team that built the barrier.

Thus, they split into 3 directions, but the enemy still had two forces left.

I can do this myself. I'm willing to do it! I've got to say it.

Now, where's the rest of his army?

(My master, please give me permission to start the attack!)

(Ranga, you're awake)

(Yes! My body feels light. I want light exercise after waking up ..).

I wonder what's up with that.

It's dangerous to let this guy off! Looks like this risk prediction told me.

Well, maybe I'm not the one who's gonna be in danger, but my enemy…

(O, ok! But don't be so reckless. I'd prefer if you didn't kill them ..).

(Give me!)

Ranga howled happily, and happily ran away.

Now, I can only pray for the safety of the Holy Knights. Good luck! The fact that I support the enemy is a secret.

Shion looked at them with satisfaction, and licked her lips.

I glanced at the pink end of his tongue, but there was something fishy about that wetness.

Yuuka: This really turned into an ero novel.

Smoggy: Lust for war maybe?

He turned and faced me,

「Now, Rimuru-sama, I go first! 」

Nodding as strongly as possible, he leaped out with great force using both of his legs and flew at speed as if he was trying to pierce through the sky.

Ah, good luck... uh, what?

Now it's become a series of events.

The reason my head went crazy, I wonder will I ever know?

Yuuka: I'm really banging my head against the table at the moment.

Smoggy: Make sure to fix it afterwards huh? oh, and there's a block of ice that ‘slightly used to cool your head afterwards in the fridge.

One way or another, the battle plan seems to have been largely revised.

Indeed, the 1 vs 1 situation with Hinata happened as it should.

The environment around the area was made so that no one could interfere with the fight.

Even so... Hm? I thought I wasn't planning on being like this?

Let's change my point of view for a moment.

Even so, I may have a feeling of scheduling things to be like this from the start.

I also changed my emotions, the situation was ideal.

There's no problem.

I told myself that, I went to see Hinata.

Yuuka?: WHAT HAVE YOU NOT MET HIM YET ?! WHAT NEW AM I DOING?

Smoggy: Rimuru's observation of the battle?

Hinata seemed to want to say something, but she had a bitter expression on her face ……

Suddenly, he laughed because he had made a breakthrough.

「Well, yes it is true. In the end……

I might think too much. Am I right, am I wrong.

Let's finish this the most ancient way.

Will you accept this? Single battle.

Mister demon slime ... no, Rimuru.

I admit this. At this point, a small trick is useless.

The tactics I carefully planned, all in vain.

This is the first time I feel like laughing at My own helplessness.

Based on the situation we have gradually lost, meaning the fight here might also be planned by you.

But, if you want Me to accept your thoughts, show me and beat Me.

If you win over Me, I'll listen to what you say!

Not just you, I will believe that monsters and humans can understand each other.

Of course, if you feel like I'm still unable to accept your thoughts, I'll die fighting to the bitter end. 」

Without the slightest bit of confusion in her eyes, Hinata looked at me.

The expression on his face, losing all sorrow, made him look younger than he really was.

No, based on her appearance alone she looks like a high school student.

Compared to previous Hinata who was like an adult, this Hinata gives a more natural feeling.

Throwing away everything he shouldered, he only wanted to challenge me.

Like he said, based on the situation I've won. However, unlike what he had thought, there was still a reason for me to fight him.

This is the situation I want, there is no reason for Me to refuse.

I did this to open his eyes.

「Oke, I accept your challenge! I'll make you open your eyes! 」

At that moment, a promise was exchanged between the two.

Whether or not promises make no difference.

Words were no longer necessary, the fight between the two marked the beginning of the end.