Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN)
The Empire that Started to Move
The door opened with a loud voice.
Three people entered the room.
Yuuki averted his eyes from the documents he read,
「Yo, welcome back」
He greeted the three.
But, uh,
「Yuuki-san, that's impossible. The bottom zone is very hard. 」
「Yes, it went well up to the 50th floor.
But, after the 55th floor, the Death Knight wandered together in a platoon.
I think this will be difficult for the ranks of ordinary knights.
Well, the problem starts from the 59th floor.]
「―― That dangerous」
They began to speak excitedly.
Maybe because they were excited, they didn't care how they looked anymore.
If you look at his third outfit, the torn chain letter was broken in some parts.
Just by looking at it there was no doubt that it was due to a fierce battle.
The third story continues.
「The boss of that floor is the rank of Death Knight Commander ―― Death Lord―― but,
three of them appeared together, you know!
Moreover, they were each accompanied by 5 Death Knights, You understand? 」
「It was terrible ... maybe, we relaxed until the 50」 floor
「Monster boss with a face like a cow has strength comparable to A rank.
After all, to have such a monster guarding it, it seemed like there was something in the labyrinth that was 」
「Hee ... then, did you guys give up on the 59th floor?」
「No, we somehow managed to defeat three sets of Death Knights and their commanders.
But yeah .... 」
「The 60th floor guard seems to be a named boss, it is very strong, you know」
「Since we were almost defeated by the numbers on the 59th floor, we were already preparing for a battle of attrition on the 60th floor.」
「The result is our defeat by one humanoid」 type monster
「It clearly has abnormal power, until it becomes a superior version of Death Knight」
「―― That's impossible. Even if we try it many times, we will lose 」
When the three spoke in such a way, Yuuki sat down on the chair, and sat down slightly.
He drank the tea that was served, and took a breath.
Yuuki, thinking that, to some degree, his expectations are right, is,
「Then, it looks like there's something in there?」
He questioned the exhausted trio.
Apparently, the three had just left the city on foot after being defeated on the 60th floor.
They regrouped with Damrada, who was waiting in the suburbs, and immediately returned with Transfer Magic.
This is because they are afraid of being chased.
They heard that the highest record for the labyrinth was the 39th floor and there seemed to be a dead end against the boss waiting on the 40th floor before they challenged him.
Meanwhile, they think that they definitely stand out by advancing and setting new records right off the bat.
They say that they realize their mission has failed, and they retreat when they ascertain the existence of powerful individuals who guard the place without challenging back the labyrinth.
After some consideration of them,
「No doubt. There should be some kind of facility outside of that place. 」
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「Maze size is quite something.
I thought it was expanded through some kind of magic, but it seems that it is not an artificial structure.
First of all, the place originally also did not seem to have anything like underground ruins.
In that case, it was a mystery how they secured such a vast place. 」
「――Only on that floor, the defense is very severe.
No matter how you look at it, they're guarding something.
Not only did the knights defeat us, there were skeletal witches, and ghost dragons later on.
I think the strength there is very different from on the other floor 」
“Good.
You can laugh but…
Maybe, if all the monsters on the 59th floor fight against the monsters on the 60―― floor
Those guys from the 60th floor will win. 」
Shinji and Zhen nodded in agreement with Mark's thought.
They say that it has an amazing presence.
Yuuki had no doubt that floors up to the 50th floor were originally part of the labyrinth for tourist attraction purposes, while floors 51 through 60 and beyond, were a limited safe area.
After that, they ate a snack, and he received the report in a calm and calm state.
It seemed that they were unable to enter Tempest, but they seemed to be able to gather information from the open-hearted adventurers in the labyrinth city.
They summarized the information, and reported it.
As well as all sorts of things they obtained, their spoils of war.
They got high quality “Magic” from monsters.
They could obtain some quality equipment from the treasure chest, which could be placed in the room inside the labyrinth, or from the floor boss, and so on.
Each of them was a rare class, whereas the bardiche Mark possessed was a unique class.
They could sense, that in order to gather so many people, they needed to prepare an unimaginable amount of money and labor.
Meanwhile, there was some alarming information.
That was, uh, that was,
There was a city on a certain floor within the dungeon (Underground Maze).
Or so they say.
「As expected, it looks like it wasn't a mistake.」
“Yes. I think it's for sure. 」
“–This.”
「Intinya, we can not pass the 60.」 floor
At least, since he judged it was impossible with just his group, Shinji reported it obediently.
At a level where the savior's face is useless, because the boss is too strong.
「By the way, how far do you feel the power of that boss?
Can you compare it to the people belonging to the Imperial Guards Army? 」
Shinji and the two daydream at Yuuki's question.
Although it was called the Imperial Guards Army, in the army there were people like Shinji and his group, who were not interested in the Rank Determinants Battle.
They were indebted to Yuuki in various ways after they came to this world, and had helped under his instructions in various ways…
Since they were not interested in becoming the top 100, they also did not participate in the Ranking Determinants Battle seriously.
Furthermore, since the Corps Commander had been replaced by Yuuki, they were deliberately transferred from their original Armored Corps to the Mixed Army Corps led by Yuuki as Corps Commander.
In this corps, there was no need to participate in a useless Rank Determinant Battle.
There are a number of people who are among those who think like “Lainworld”.
They were not given great responsibility, and they did not show off their strength, they were people who lived accordingly.
Since the abilities of such people were unclear, it was still a mystery whether the Imperial Guards Army was really the strongest group…
But, on paper, it was unmistakable that this group was the strongest group in the Empire.
「Yah .. At least, around the top 50 rankings …?
I think the subordinates of those people are not worth considering 」
「In the end, only one knight was, right?
That knight, we can't touch him, even with the three of us, you know? 」
“–Good. People in the top 30 rankings, perhaps fighting evenly against knights? 」
「Yang reminded Me .. Is there no Demon Arc Conquest Squad sent before the construction?
Back then, I participated as a campaign doctor.. 」.
「Ah, incident” Beach Lake Dyed in Scarlet Color “[1]? Is it true, Shinji was the survivor of the incident? 」
「―― I'm lucky to survive」
The “Lake Shore Dyed in Scarlet” incident was one of the most heinous incidents to have happened in the Empire region.
A vassal state, adjacent to a beautiful lake, rebelled against the empire, and shouted for independence. Back then, the king of that vassal state took a certain action, as his country was inferior in war forces to the Empire.
It was, the secret art of Demon Summoning, that Tabu could consider.
The king gave the order to summon the strongest demons that would obey him, and the Imperial Palace Witch answered the order.
Even if they were to oppose the empire, the population of the small country did not even reach 10,000 people, so there should be no chance of victory for them, but――
There was a reason why the king suddenly declared the independence of his country.
A noble from the Empire wanted the princess, his only daughter.
In the Empire, which had become powerful, it was impossible for the emperor to understand such a small country movement.
The Margrave, entrusted with ruling the area, borrowed the authority of the emperor, and committed atrocities. Such a scene was a common occurrence in the Empire.
The Demon Arc emerged from the Summoning Demon; it then destroyed the small country.
The devil's wish is the princess of that kingdom.
The Witch of the Royal Palace, whose mind begins to disintegrate once she sees the demon, presents the princess in response to the demon's request.
The demon grew an evil smile, and possessed the body of the princess.
It achieved embodiment through the princess. [2]
The king became very angry. However, that anger was immediately replaced by fear as the demon rampage began.
In the end, reports that a small country was destroyed reached the Empire, and the demon conquest was decided.
It was as if their initial response was being delayed step by step, that place would be the location of the birth of the second Crimson Guy.
The beautiful lake was dyed with the blood of the inhabitants of the small country, and the water turned a red color.
Even in the Empire's several hundred years of history, this disgusting incident could be called the worst that had ever happened.
「Well, about the main problems that exist.
I only saw his appearance during the fight at that moment, though,
I feel the boss of the 60th floor is almost the same as the Demon Arc 」
“What? Things like Demon Demon! It's on a level we can't beat, you know? 」
「――Is it really the same?」
The Armored Corps, which had branches throughout the Empire's territory, solved the incident of “The Dyed Lake Coast in Scarlet” Color.
Or so the official story.
However, Shinji who was there, saw that some knights defeated the Demon Arc, which the troops could not fight against, from afar.
He did not intend to mention it, but he thought that they might be people from the Palace Guards Force right now.
Therefore, because of that, he had lost his interest in the Ranking Determiners Battle.
He really felt that they were living in a different world.
「Ah, they might be like this.
It would be great if a machine to check the enemy's strength could be developed, although it might be meaningless.
The knight seemed to be strong as he was a high-level swordsman.
The magician-like skeleton then had an intimidating air that was comparable to the Demon Arc. 」
Shinji's words contained no doubt, and were filled with his true feelings.
「Then, how else do we lose.
Other than those two strong people, there are dragons right?
A little too cruel. The balance is too difficult, the labyrinth. 」
「Until the 50th floor the balance is good ..As expected, if you consider what is on the other side, there must be a city after that place. 」
Receiving the third report, Yuuki pondered.
It was not an accurate conclusion, as he did not see it with his own eyes, but it seemed that there was a floor guarded by a dragon that turned into an undead, and two beings with the Demon Bow class.
It seemed like they could not reach the targeted research facility if they did not pass through the place.
(Well, it can't be handled in the usual way, as expected)
Yuuki can go and break through the labyrinth itself, but he will soon be noticed by Rimuru and his group.
He did not participate in the labyrinth just because they were careful with his movements.
However, however, Yuuki wants to reach the objective of catching the labyrinth. He might ignore it, but Yuuki had a premonition that some problems would happen later.
Yuuki pondered for a moment,
Right, if you want to check the equipment obtained in detail, then,
you should visit the Imperial Palace Witch, Gadra-roushi [3].
Shinji, you should also greet your master for the first time in a while, right?
Also, you may be selling unnecessary items, as the Inventory Section will buy them. 」
He thanked the three men, and called them.
The three, who remembered that they were tired of his words, showed delighted expressions, thanked Yuuki, and left the room.
The seeds are scattered.
It may be too early to spread the issue to other parts.
Perhaps, the Empire will make a move.
Yuuki thought that much, and quietly grew a smile.
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After the three left Yuuki's room, they went to the Inventory Section to sell “Magic” and unused equipment.
Their reconnaissance ended in failure, but they could earn a considerable income in a short period of time.
Their salaries, provided by the army, were more than the average income of commoners, but not to the extent that they could live luxuriously. On the other hand, in order to leave the army and become independent, the conditions in this world are very severe.
Being able to lead a stable life, is already exciting.
「Hey, hey, where did you guys get” Magic Crystals “ini?
This is something that is rarely seen these days, isn't this the high-quality one! 」
「Equipment here is also good. It was a weapon made with pure Demon Steel.
Although I'm distracted by this hole thing. 」
「Hahaha, where it was obtained is confidential. Please don't ask me again. 」
After such an exchange, they rested well in their respective rooms that day.
The forced march had ended, their bodies and minds might already be very tired. When Shinji woke up, it was the night of the next day.
Shinji who woke up, contacted two other people.
Zhen was awake, but it seemed like Mark was still asleep.
Actually, the fatigue must be great, because Mark mostly plays an active role.
They met and decided to have dinner.
In the Imperial capital, the three of them dined in a high-class restaurant.
It had been a long time since they last had such luxury.
Yuuki did not tell them to hand over the spoils, and happily gave everything to Shinji and his comrades.
When permission to loot was not granted, the spoils obtained in the middle of the military campaign became military property.
In this case, they cannot complain, even in the worst case where everything is taken away.
In many cases, the,
「However, if all the goods and money earned are taken, we may seriously think of moving, right?」
Both agree with Shinji.
One gold coin is equivalent to 100,000 yen.
Market prices are similar in the Empire.
Gold coins on the market were issued by the Dwarf Kingdom, their quality was standardized as ordinary gold coins.
They could use real Empire gold coins, but there would be money checks by money changers, and the cost would also be greater.
Hence, most of the transactions used gold coins made by the Dwarf Kingdom.
The gold coins made by the Dwarven Kingdom inscribed with magic, any fake money will be revealed soon. If by chance, the fake is revealed, it will result in the punishment of eath.
Therefore, right now there are only a few idiots faking money.
The gold coins that Shinji's group obtained from the labyrinth city, which was the satellite city of the Monster’s Country Tempest, were without a doubt made by the Dwarf Kingdom.
It could be used within the Empire without any problems.
The army has an annual salary system. Promotions are also included, counted and collected next year.
However, taking into account the people who do not have money, they have designed a system in which they provide daily allowances from reserve funds.
For an ordinary warrior, it was ten gold coins ―― their annual salary was equivalent to 1 million yen.
Since the army takes care of the necessities of life (food, clothing & boards), it is a great deal of money for the poor.
The gold coins they obtained were all over 100 pieces.
Mark and Zhen are First Lieutenant.
Since Shinji had the qualifications of an army doctor, his commanding rights were two ranks higher, he was a Major.
Since the Other World was given preferential treatment, even the lowest would receive treatment as a Second Lieutenant.
Of course, the salary given by the Empire in a year was more than for an ordinary soldier.
But, even so it's about 50 ~ 100 pieces gold coins.
The amount of money they earn during these short-term missions is greater than their annual salary.
Not to mention the unique grade equipment and so on, were things that they could not obtain throughout their lives unless they paid a large sum for it.
Unable to withstand Damrada's lavish lifestyle is the biggest reason Mark hates her.
In short, jealousy, there is no other meaning.
Mark dislikes Damrada, whom he doesn't know, who only leads a good life, while he himself is personally just a soldier dog.
Moreover, he was fed up with himself, who thought of such things, and vented his fury even more strongly at Damrada.
Shinji can understand Mark's feelings, but he can satisfy himself only with the salary he receives as an army doctor.
If he said something careless, it would disturb Mark's mood.
They thought of something based on the information they could obtain in this mission.
That,
‘Even if they are not too dependent on the military, the three of them can live together in the labyrinth city, right?’
Something like that.
Naturally, the Empire was a major force in culture and technology. It was an incredible capital city.
The food is good, and the living conditions are also comfortable.
As long as they had money, they could enjoy a fulfilling life comparable to their previous world.
But they were more or less civil servants.
They might be given dangerous missions, so they couldn't be careless.
In that case, the dungeon was extremely satisfying.
After all, they did not have to worry about death.
They were half doubtful, but since they had experienced it themselves, they had no choice but to believe it.
If they didn't need to worry about death, wouldn't it be better for them to live attractively there?
It's normal to think so.
Even if there is money, it is meaningless if there is no entertainment…
There, there was a place called the Colosseum, and it seemed like it could be used freely on his holidays.
Various sports games, such as football and baseball, are played there, and they are already investigating that adventurers enjoy them.
As for the taste of the food, it was the same as the empire.
Although it was the same, it nevertheless had a sense of nostalgia that could not be reproduced by the people of this world, and it attracted their hearts as people from Earth.
To be honest, it was because they were indebted to Yuuki that they did not want to switch sides.
When the war started, they would be considered defectors, but fortunately now was a peaceful time.
If it was now, it would be easy to retire from duty, and leave the army.
「The problem is war .. true」
Mark murmuring.
That's why they can't decide.
It was caused by the problem he just said.
The war will surely begin. Otherwise, they would have long since left this country, and would have moved to the labyrinth city.
「Which side do you think will win?」
「Just say, what will we do if we receive orders to attack that city?」
The three looked at each other.
There was an uneasy feeling in attacking that city they liked, after they had stayed there for a while. But they, judging from the strength of the boss within the labyrinth, thought that the might of the strongest person in the Monster’s Country Tempest would be unthinkable.
「If you think about it, usually you would think that the guards protecting the research facility are strong, right?
But, the people belonging to the country's army are monsters, right?
If so, the guards in the labyrinth were not the strongest, right? 」
「I think the same. At the very least, Demon Lord Rimuru was probably an exception.
In the past, a city seemed to have been annihilated by an evil dragon named Veldora…
Actually, something similar seems to have happened.
I think the Demon Arc is the same as a tactical nuclear weapon on Earth. 」
“One stop. The war was about numbers, even if some of those bosses showed up, it would be useless. 」
「――With our class, we can not fight ten people, I think it means nothing.」
The three talked until late that day, but in the end the conversation was not resolved.
At the very least, they only decided to leave the army before the war started, and split up on that day.
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In the office where a nice table was placed, a man with one eye was sitting in an upscale chair.
His left eye was covered in an eye patch, his appearance was like that of a thin man around 40 years old.
Name's Calgurio.
He was the Commander of the Armored Corps that boasted the greatest strength in the Empire.
On the table in front of him, several “Magic” crystals were placed.
It is a high quality “Magic”, which has high purity, and will be a source of magic energy.
In his hand was a sword.
It was made with high-quality Demon Steel, and the skills used could be understood as high-level.
It was an incredible sword, the same as the sword forged by the best craftsmen of the Dwarf Kingdom.
It was said that the Inventory Department bought it, but it had a clear difference from the items sold within the Empire.
A subordinate of a high-ranking noble familiar with Calgurio got his hands on the Department of Supplies, and reported if there were any outstanding items.
That's what happened this time.
Many nobles came with indecent smiles, and reported it to Calgurio.
Calgurio's origin was as a low-level noble, a high-level noble wouldn't get tired of talking to him if he was a civil servant.
The nobles looked down on Calgurio, but they knew how to be polite to the head of the corps of the largest faction.
So, their relationship is equal.
“It seems impossible to harvest“ Magic Crystals ”with this purity from naturally generated monsters”, so they say.
‘If we want to find a stable supply, we have to secure a place that produces this “MagicCrystal”!’ Like those.
They sued Calgurio in his report.
There was no such thing as a high-level noble moving around while ignoring their own advantages.
There is no such thing as ‘They report it with good intentions,’ or something like that.
There's another story he's worried about.
It was about the sword Calgurio was holding in his hand.
Many times, this unusual 『Item seemed to have the mysterious effect』 an exaggerated thing said when he came to buy it.
If examined, it would likely strengthen the Empire's army.
In the end, it was sold for 100 gold coins for such a reason, but there was definitely something Calgurio was worried about.
There's a hole in the sword.
Does the hole have meaning?
Calgurio could not decide.
Therefore, he handed the sword over to the Technical Group after he had a problem.
If it were them, there would have been some discoveries.
When the results were brought a few days later to Calgurio, he was surprised, but determined.
Since the sword attracted the best craftsmen among them, he realized it.
Also the origin of the sword came from within the dungeon belonging to a certain country, and when he found out about it, Calgurio devised a strategy in his mind.
He thought while smiling thinly.
When the time comes, he should not allow anyone to start.
And, despite having the opportunity to obtain such important information, he felt that his comrades were extremely pitiful if not paying attention to this.
After all, this fellow was a stupid beginner.
His head did not stop thinking while sneering at his comrade.
‘How much can he enjoy maximum profit if he does?’
He thought about the opportunity to apply the initiation of a military campaign to the Emperor while thinking about it deeply.