Chapter 227

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.

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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.