Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN)
The Underground Labyrinth Arrest
Three people stood in a luxurious room with tense expressions.
Standing up straight, they waited for the master of the room.
The master of the room was named Kagurazaka Yuuki.
The man who had recently come to the Empire, who at a shocking speed, reached the position of Commander of the Corps.
But to them, they thought it was natural.
After all, Yuuki is …
「Yo, I keep you waiting! Although it is okay for you to sit while waiting for me. 」.
Yuuki entered the room while saying that.
Following behind him was Kagali, who was like his secretary.
「No, no, Yuuki-sama. We are your servants. You don't have to worry about us. 」
A man replied as a representative.
The man's name is Damrada.
One of the Bosses [1] Cerberus [2], a secret society.
The three people here are the bosses of Cerberus.
「Hahaha, Damrada stiff as usual.」
Yuuki urged these three people to sit down while holding back a laugh.
As they sat in their seats as requested, Yuuki cut off the chase.
「So, Damrada. How is Monster’s Country Tempest?
How do the transition of power and technological progress take place? 」
“Ha! Their strength is increasing day by day.
The country has been able to support 200,000 people, most likely its internal development has been completed.
The formation of the corps is also progressing, and there is a relationship with the committee, namely the board, and the new organization.
It could be said that the foundation of Monster’s Country Tempest had been stretched to encompass the other side of the Jura Great Forest.
The current number of organized troops was no less than 50,000.
Their numbers were not a threat to the Empire, but their individual strength was high, and their cooperation was good as well. It is impossible to underestimate it.
Moreover, still the increasing number of mercenaries and other troops had to be taken into account.
Their total number seems to reach 120,000 ~ 150,000.
Regarding the development of the technology, namely――
Currently, it did not seem to be developed within Tempest.
As for the barrier protecting the city, the goal is to protect its citizens, not to prevent technology leaks.
But, the thing called “Magic Train [3]” that started operating so suddenly has broken the common sense of transportation capacity.
Most likely the development may continue elsewhere.
Unfortunately, even I, as a trader cannot gather information about further technological developments. 」
「So, even you as a trader, can you determine the structure of their troops?」
“Iya. It seemed like they had no intention of hiding their strength.
It was extremely scattered and seemed to have become two corps.
The First Corps was led by General Gobuta, while the Second Corps was led by General Gerudo.
Their official main force seems to be the Second Corps. However, these corps seem to be experts in a certain aspect, and are called construction corps.
As expected, their main force was the First Corps.
It was a high-speed task force that was a collection of many people with high firepower capabilities.
While the Second Corps maintains the front lines, I believe they are planning to make the First Corps trample over the enemy. 」
「High-speed movement? Do they move by using horses or something else? 」
「No, I just observed the military exercises by using magic tools from a distance …
From the initial position where they are facing each other, the entire force moves at a speed that is not possible at the time the initial signal is given.
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From a distance, their speed seemed to exceed the speed of a horse. 」
「Hee .. You were plagued by interference magic when you used magic for observation, right?
It seems like it will be difficult to understand the situation in Tempest from now on.
The information you bring back is valuable.
But, I can't believe that's all they have in their squad .. 」
「Ah, it reminds me …
Regarding the country's satellite city, the Labyrinth city.
There was an elaborate building called a Dungeon, and a city was built surrounding it.
There were rumors circulating that said there was a city within the Dungeon. 」
「A city inside Dungeon.」.
“Iya. There may be a technological development base within that city. 」
“– Indeed. Maybe, no. sure when I think about it. 」
Yuuki thought that much when he heard Damrada's report.
Their amount of strength might really be that big.
However, some doubts remained in the details. Judging from the thought process of a Demon King like Rimuru, he felt that having only two corps was too little.
Moreover, in that country, there were some extremely powerful Devils.
Benimaru, Diablo, Shion, Gobuta.
These people were called Shitennou (Four Heavenly Kings).
A corps left behind under General Gobuta, who was considered the weakest among Shitennou, was suspicious.
No, if you say it's suspicious, all the demons in the country are also suspicious …
It was suspicious how people with the same strength as the members of the former Ten Great Demon Kings were under the rule of one Demon King.
(Ah, as expected failing to kill Rimuru-san is painful)
There's no point even regretting that.
Yuuki held his breath and continued to think.
There was no threat from the knights and volunteers gathered from the countries around the Jura Great Forest.
The numbers were insignificant, and there was no threat even if they were gathered.
But, the monsters gathered from the Great Jura Forest were dangerous.
Normally you could ignore such an irregular crowd, but he thought that they would move harder than expected if they were under Demon Lord Rimuru.
Other than that group, if they were strengthened by some kind of technology they developed, it was possible for the empire to receive an unexpected blow.
For Yuuki, it was not like he saw the danger inflicting upon his own subordinates as a problem, but there was no reason he was unwilling to try to understand the strength of his opponent.
「Vega, what do you think?」
Yuuki just crossed his arms while listening to the report, and then he questioned one of Cerberus' bosses.
Vega, the boss who symbolizes “Kenan” Cerberus.
Vega nodded solemnly, though,
「We must destroy it. No need to worry at all! All problems will be solved by themselves. 」
He answered confidently while smiling widely.
(This guy, his strength is great, but his head is bad ―― or rather too bad―― so.)
Yuuki sighed in his mind, but he judged the idea was acceptable as well.
Of course, if he wanted to conquer the troublesome Dungeon, he would have to check his current condition.
「Miranda, your idea?」
Last boss Cerberus, “Wanita”, Miranda who set beauty.
She looked like a young girl, but also like a mature woman. She was a woman who exuded a bewitching charm.
“Is so…
If the enemy Demon King has a gender, we don't have to worry about such a troublesome thing …
Plans to gather information about technological developments cannot be made because it is not known where.
No one in charge looked weak to women or technicians with loose lips.
It is highly unlikely that it will be useful to you in war, although it is fine if you leave it to Me to investigate it .. 」
「No, I'll investigate it in order.
The Demon King seemed to be filled with gaps, but he was very careful. He would not neglect to be careful of strangers.
You're too prominent Miranda. 」
「Ah, is that it?」
「Yes, then I will count on you, Miranda, about the Armored Corps Commander.」
「Am I going to do the same as usual, infiltrate the Magical Beast Corps and wait for the command?」
「I asked you, Vega. Don't kill the Corps Commander because it's not good, okay? 」
“I understand. I'll try hard not to do it.
「Yuuki-sama, if allowed, how many people under your control can I borrow?」
「Ah, it's okay. Then, how about you choose at your own discretion from 100 people? 」
「Ya, I'll be happy.」
Talks about seizing the Dungeon had been resolved, and the three leaders retreated from their seats.
All that remains are Yuuki and Kagali
Actually the war preparations are over, all one has to do is investigate the enemy's movements.
Yuuki had more freedom compared to the other generals, as he had the task of gathering information.
「Nee, Yuuki-sama. Will they dance well? [4] 」
「Who knows, they might.
Even if the incitement goes well, we should be able to spread the damage of the war as planned. 」
「But, we finally came here. The war will begin soon. 」
「Ah, that's. We must reap death with great. 」
And then both laughed cruelly.
Their goal was not the victory of the Empire.
Yuuki's intentions and the interests of the Kingdom match, but their relationship is just that.
This should not be misunderstood, but Yuuki felt that he was not responsible for the Empire's victory.
It was just that he thought that the investigation inside the dungeon was necessary.
There were definitely traps and devices there, but crashing them in the labyrinth was an insignificant matter when it came to the destruction of the world.
An investigation must be made to find a loophole for conquest, even though it was just a simple idea …
In the end, because of that idea, the underground labyrinth capture group would return an unexpected report, but that was not something Yuki knew.
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When Yuuki had decided to capture the underground labyrinth, similar information was provided about the Monster’s Country Tempest to the Royal Intelligence Bureau.
Yuuki's subordinates started moving towards Tempest as well.
“Is that so? Good work.”
Those were just words that came out of his mouth to the person who reported the information to him. He did not comment further.
He is not a man who expresses his thoughts to others.
With her short black hair trimmed, she exuded a tense atmosphere.
His expressionless eyes shone with a sharp light, like they could see everything, and pierced through the other party.
He's still young. His youth was seen when he was in his early 20s.
However, there was no gentle light in his eyes, and a cunning intelligence could be felt from him.
No wonder.
Kondou Tatsuya, also known as Lieutenant Kondou, age does not match his appearance.
Kondou Tatsuya is a “Lineworld”.
In this Empire, “The Otherworld” is not a strange thing. One of the big reasons is that Empire has a policy called “World Lain” Protection.
Tatsuya was one of the people saved by the policy.
There is a miracle in this world, therefore it can be said that his life was saved.
Since he had gambled with death and carried out suicide attacks against the enemy forces when he arrived in this world, he had received innumerable bullets and was on the verge of death.
She's lucky.
Coincidentally, he had landed in the Imperial capital, and happened to pass near the Kingdom's Witch Leader.
Tatsuya's life was saved by that fortune. Then he swore to devote the life he once threw away to the Emperor.
So about 70 years have passed, but he has not aged.
He had decided not to appear on the front stage, and was hiding in the shadows of the Empire. In the General Headquarters of Information Generalization, because his figure remains young forever.
The magician who saved him is dead.
He takes Tatsuya as his student, teaches him all his magic, and then he leaves this world. Now Tatsuya is organizing the people.
Thus, only a few trusted subordinates and the Emperor knew of his existence.
The mysterious man was obsessed with information.
A Lurker in the shadow of the Empire.
A human, a demon conqueror.
He knew that he was feared and had received various names, but that had no effect on him since he did not get along with others.
His rank as First Lieutenant was actually inaccurate.
In reality, he was given a high-level position by His Imperial Majesty.
But, she is “Lieutenant One”.
Because he did not want to forget the memories of his subordinates who fell with him in his previous life ―― or rather, in his former world ―― so he remained First Lieutenant.
The existence of First Lieutenant Kondou, who is the director of the Royal Intelligence Bureau, cannot be ignored, even by the Corps Commander.
However, since his true character was unknown, he was the one to be feared.
Well, there is another reason why there are many “Life in the Empire.
That's because there are so many people called.
The one who defected to the Empire, the former leader of the Freedom Association (Guild Master), Kagurazaka Yuuki.
The reason his defection was so easily accepted was because he had sent the “Lain” World he had protected previously to the Empire.
The number is 100 people.
There were many who possessed Unique Skills in that group of 100 people, and many of them were members of the Imperial Guards Force.
Yuuki said that he had found them by chance and had protected them, but according to the investigation, it was a lie.
Despite his appearance like a boy, his actions were like a veteran.
Like Lieutenant Kondou, you can consider him a dangerous person by his looks.
Kondou concluded that the reason why Yuuki could prepare so much “The Otherworld” was through Summoning.
Summoning people using magic is inefficient, although it depends on the individual's abilities. But, making a promise that is called as their allegiance This may happen if the caller is able to etch the summoned soul at the time of the call.
Calling is the most suitable way to get loyal subordinates.
In reality, there was no mistake in First Lieutenant Kondou's anxiety.
It did not exist on all members, but surely an order had been given to some of them at the time of the summoning.
There might also be people among them who have different intentions, such as Hero Masayuki, the summoned person who cannot be completely controlled by orders.
Since he has strong power, Yuuki doesn't even mind that he can't control it completely, and only sends it to the Empire as it is.
However, a case like Masayuki was unthinkable.
He was not very useful, and it was expected that he would not obey orders, so some measures were given to make it in line.
Although First Lieutenant Kondou was not aware of the situation, he had guessed it from Yuuki's words, behavior, and movements within this one year, and he was aware of the danger from the people Yuuki had sent.
Such a perception was too accurate, it could even be called a frightening insight.
The investigation into the other Corps Commanders was not as interesting as Yuuki's investigation.
Empire System is 『Power is everything』.
Therefore, there was no one to criticize Yuuki openly.
There were some people who could complain about Yuuki, who had reached one of the peak of the Empire.
So thought Lieutenant Kondou.
(You're dangerous, Kagurazaka Yuuki. You are an existence to be rid of)
It was better to be in another army, but it would be a problem if the people belonging to the Imperial Guards Forces who were supposed to protect His Majesty, the Emperor, had sworn allegiance to others.
This problem cannot be disclosed.
But, the moment Yuuki showed an unnatural move, that was when he would die.
Because First Lieutenant Kondou, a scout in the shadow of the Empire, never forgave a traitor.
「You must be as arrogant as you can be. Because your life is in my hands. 」
A cruel light appeared in his eyes as Lieutenant Kondou muttered calmly in the shadow of the Empire.
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In response to Yuuki's orders, three people were chosen.
Out of Yuuki's 100 subordinates, the person chosen must be from the Mixed Corps.
It is said that just coming from another world will get you a high position in the Corps, the Empire is not naive.
But the 100 people Yuuki chose only had Unique Skills that excelled in combat ability.
Hence, they hid in every corps, living while hiding their fangs.
They had all received Yuuki's orders to rebel together, and to seize the corps with each other.
Now that Yuuki had taken control of the Mixed Corps, everyone thought that day was imminent.
Meanwhile, there were three people who could not hide their confusion on the order of the unexpected dungeon capture.
Soon enough, the Empire would attack the other side of the Great Jura Forest. It was natural for them to hesitate about capturing a Dungeon during such a time.
A coup (military revolt) by Yuuki's subordinates was planned to take place when the Empire began its invasion, and after several frontlines were finished it spread.
As a result, the Empire would instantly fall under Yuuki's control, and he would begin the conquest of the world using his power.
They had received such an explanation from Yuuki.
Three people, three people,
Tanimura Shinji's
Mark Lauren
Zhen Liu Xing [6]
Flared up because of Damrada's unexpected orders.
「Hey, hey, Ossan. We are called to Labyrinth Capture (Atletics)….
No kidding! Or rather, are you making fun of us? 」
「Wait a minute, Mark. Yuuki-san might have a plan?
Please tell us what you know, Damrada-san. 」
Calming the rampaging Mark, Shinji asked Damrada.
those 100 people were elite battles, each possessing Unique Skills.
Their self-esteem was high, and they looked down on Cerberus.
However, they recognized Vega's superiority, which is the boss who epitomizes “Kenan”. But, few people who respect Damrada have the specialty to count money.
Among those 100 people, Shinji was relatively close to Damrada.
This time too, he volunteered for the role to appease Mark who vented his anger on Damrada.
Zhen Liu Xing, this man was quiet, and what he thought was unknown.
But, he could definitely understand what was being said. Her braided black hair was located on her back, and she was wearing a Chinese style outfit similar to Damrada.
Various hidden weapons seemed to be hidden within his clothes.
Shinji naturally realized that he had assembled this team.
There is anxiety, but all three are members of the labyrinth capture group ―― Their official name is Enforcement Reconnaissance Platoon.
That was why Shinji, as the team leader, asked Damrada that.
Damrada explained the situation.
As the interior of the labyrinth is unknown, this investigation is being prepared for the upcoming war.
There is a possibility that some secrets are hidden inside the labyrinth.
This may not be a problem, even if ignored, but the investigation was conducted for the sake of caution.
(No, Yuuki-sama actually seems to have other intentions.
That's not something to guess. I better not say anything sloppy.)
Shinji decides that there is no need to boldly ask about everything and Damrada finishes his explanation.
However, the explanation of the fear and vigilance of Demon Lord Rimuru was deliberately repeated many times.
The labyrinth was created, by the Demon King with great confidence.
As far as Damrada is concerned, he has not heard stories about the arrest.
It was just a rumor, but Hero Masayuki had broken through to the 30th floor.
「Please do not neglect to be careful.」
「Hei, Ossan! Are you underestimating us? 」
「Now, now, Mark. Please wait.
Damrada-san, I understand the conversation. Can I ask for a guide? 」
「Ah, guidance and assistance on the other hand is handed over to me. We left after the preparations were finished. 」
「Understanding」
Next day.
The group, guided by Damrada, went to the Transfer Magic Formation.
Can the three really capture the labyrinth?
Damrada was more worried about whether the arrest was possible, than what was hidden inside the labyrinth.
But, he didn't say it.
He understood that it would only be a complaint even though he said it.
Better find some bitter experience, so Damrada thought.
Thus, the challenge to the labyrinth of the Empire by the three members of the Enforcement Reconnaissance Platoon began.