Chapter 228

Volume 3

Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN) Chapter 226

Translator Corner

Chapter 226 desu~

Will try to finish 227 as fast as life allows me.

Have a good day~

Translator

Guro

Editor

SniperIRL

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Labyrinth’s Encroachment – Part 1

Veldora kept looking back in my direction many times

and then left regretfully while I saw him off.

The one who gave up is the loser. It might not look

much, but he had taken a large amount of magic essence from me, so I wanted him

at least to try his best in arbitrating his sisters.

Besides, there is no way for other people to arbitrate

the fight between true dragons.

Even I don’t want to do it.

That’s why, I sent Veldora off without any compromise.

It seems that Velda’s remaining forces are low.

From Dino’s information, Velda’s executives consisted

of 14 people.

After he heard of Dagruel’s defeat,

「

Eh, are serious!? For that

Ossan to lose……

」

was his surprised reaction, he then

told me the information.

I don’t know whether he’s saying the truth or lying,

but I think Velda might not have any more hidden forces. After all, this is not

a Shonen manga, there’s no meaning of hiding them till you’re at a

disadvantage.

The Four Fiends of the Heavenly Commanders and the

Executioners seemed to be Velda’s trusted retainers and his strongest war

potentials.

After that, Pico and Garasha, Dino’s fallen angels

subordinate.

And then, Lucia.

Only Dino was left among the Four Fiends of the

Heavenly Commanders, and 4 of the Executioners were killed by Testarossa and

others.

Moreover, in Ingrassia Kingdom, by the Children and

Venom’s efforts, also Kumara who dealt the final blow, killed one of the

Executioners.

‘Well, I wonder who will make the next move’, while

I’m thinking so……

At the same time, it seems there’s movement in each

country.

The angels who were showing their last resistance

against Karion and others had disappeared suddenly with Teleport.

Even the angel army that attacked “El Dorado”

disappeared at the same time.

Apparently, all of angels who were scattered across

many parts of the world seemed to have disappeared altogether.

And then, they appeared and combined all forces on

Tempest.

Their numbers are around 600.000.

Despite losing 40% of their 1 million, it still

boasted an overwhelming prowess.

All of Velda’s remaining forces came attacking in

order to crush Tempest.

Accordingly to Ciel-sensei’s prediction.

In this way, although we were victorious in various

places, the threat of the angel army still high.

If we carry out the war honorably we will not end up

unharmed.

However, this side has the labyrinth.

Gerudo and Gabil were deployed on the surface and have

been playing with Dino, the purpose was a sort of diversion.

The purpose is to make Velda believe that it was a

war.

In the worst case, we would withdraw to the labyrinth.

Like this, the angel army couldn’t take an action as an army.

Just like when the Empire attacked, we can deal with

every one of them individually.

Naturally, there’s a problem.

There’s a limit in Ramiris’ ability that is the range

where she can create entrances is limited.

She can’t make entrances anywhere she likes.

To be precise, she could link to the previous Dwelling

of the Spirit and the 100

th

floor from anywhere, but you could only

get out to the place of your entry.

It’s not possible to enter the labyrinth from Tempest

and go out to Ulg Nature Park in Ulgracia Republic.

This is a problem for the adventures and Tempest’s

citizens who are taking shelter inside the labyrinth.

Since

the entrance and exit are restricted, if it gets blockaded, it means checkmate.

Those

with higher rank can use transfer, but there are few people who can transfer

among the general public.

Transfer

magic is out of the question as there’s a problem about the transfer

destination.

More

than anything, the use of transfer magic has complex rules; it’s dangerous for

normal people to do it inside the labyrinth.

If

it’s me and the executives, we could transfer to anywhere freely though……

It’s

possible to live inside the labyrinth, but it might be difficult to spent your

whole life without being able to go outside.

For

such reasons, it was decided that we would defend the entrance till the end.

However, that’s already the end too.

If Velda carries out his plan to lure me out as I

expected, he will not stop until he destroys the dungeon.

It’s a pain for the entrance to be blockaded, but

that’s after we break through the blockade later.

Let’s pretend to fall for this plan and respond to it

skillfully.

Everything is according to our expectation.

The next plan has already been issued.

We will be alright as long as the enemy forces didn’t

surpass our assumption, but I wonder how it will turn out.

Benimaru hasn’t recovered his energy yet.

The enemy forces is unclear, I’m a bit worried

However,

「

Leave this place to us! Be

relieved Rimuru-sama, please see the defense force of the labyrinth.

」

I decided to believe in Benimaru’s words.

Well, in the worst case I’ll let Diablo go and we will

manage somehow.

It doesn’t mean my uneasiness is resolved, but I can

do nothing but to believe in everyone left in the labyrinth.

The plan this time will put the labyrinth in danger.

Therefore, I wanted to remove most of my uneasiness,

but the enemy won’t wait.

Thus, while I’m worried, a full assault against

Tempest has begun.

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−

Zero gathered all remaining angels in various places

after he was given the power by Velda

And then, they all depart to Tempest for a full-scale

assault.

Zero is a taciturn person.

And his true identity is not a human.

The leader of the Executioners was Arios, but Zero is

the strongest.

That’s natural

After all, Zero was made by Yuuki, he was an

artificial human

[1]

.

If you interpret it in a broad sense, it can be said

that he’s Vega’s brother.

While Vega was tuned with a pseudo-aggressive

personality, all emotions were removed from Zero.

He was created in this world as a combat doll

possessing both high computing power and calm judgment not affected by

emotions.

Among the hundreds of the handmade dolls created by

Yuuki, Zero is the only one that can be called a success.

With a unique combat sense and perfected battle

creature body.

Zero evolved as spiritual life form after he got the

complete control of the Seraphim power given to him.

And right now.

He obtained the completed Ultimate Skill

『

Evil Dragon Lord Azi Dahaka

』

from Velda, Zero was going to

cross another wall.

After Zero’s body mixed with

『

Evil Dragon Lord Azi Dahaka

』

, a peculiar change occurred.

It’s a mutation beyond Velda’s expectation.

The mutation is progressing within Zero without being

noticed by anyone.

The army of 600.000 angels finished organizing, Zero,

Mai, Dino, Pico and Garasha, those five people meet face to face.

The objective is to conduct the last briefing.

As soon as he arrived, all members were gathered by

Zero.

As Zero was given the title of the Heaven’s Supreme

Commander, Dino and the others don’t have right to object.

Also, another reason is, compared to the time when he

met him before, Zero’s aura has this overwhelming coercion.

Thinking that it would be troublesome, Dino has no

other choice but to obey him.

「

Well, what kind of plan are

you going to do?

」

「

Dino-san, you can’t win if

you fight halfheartedly, you know?

If you want to attack, attack with everything in one

go. You should concentrate your forces and not give time for the enemy to

recover.

」

「

Don’t be ridiculous.

It’s troublesome because they are hiding inside the

labyrinth, I’ve been attacking them steadily, you know?

It’s a plan you know, a strategy.

」

To Mai’s retort, Dino boldly says the excuse he

already thought out before.

Not hesitating to say what he thinks is Dino’s amazing

point.

In fact, he was slacking off but as he said his words

boldly like he has one.

「

Guh…… how impudent……

」

For Mai who is a diligent, honor student type, Dino

was an opponent she’s not good against.

Delighted that Mai was unable to refute, Dino tried to

pursue further but,

「

We don’t have time for a

quarrel. Let’s begin the plan quickly.

The order I received was destruction of the labyrinth

with all-out attack.

Therefore, even if they were barricading themselves

inside the labyrinth, it’s fine.

After all, we’ll destroy the labyrinth, there won’t be

any problem.

Quickly sweep aside the surface corps and begin the

labyrinth’s invasion.

」

Zero stops Dino and told Velda’s order.

Dino and the others have their expressions changing

due to the order.

「

Hey hey, don’t say an

unreasonable thing like that! That labyrinth is impregnable.

It’s not because I failed once, but seriously it’s

disadvantageous for us inside.

The enemy is completely immortal and ignored any

damage.

Even if we attack with an army, we will be divided and

defeated one by one.̍

」

「

That’s right! Besides,

there’s a tough guy among the surface corps.

It’s hardly a joke, to that guy, any attack aren’t

working at all.

」

「

See! There’s also a warrior

who can goes toe to toe with this Garasha too.

They are not people who you can easily defeat just by

pushing with numbers.

」

Following Dino, Pico and Garasha also complain.

In fact, during the attack in the last few days, those

two were at loss how to continue fighting against Gerudo and Gabil.

They don’t know how it will be if they release their

full power, but it didn’t seem like they could win by fighting normally.

Because of that, the girls quickly objected to Zero’s

words of dealing with the surface corps.

As Dino understands the high difficulty of the

labyrinth, this was advice from his heart.

His real intention is that he doesn’t want to enter

the labyrinth again, but that is something is better left unsaid.

However, the talk has advanced toward the worst

direction that Dino worried about.

In short――

「

I told you there was no

problem. Mai, I transferred the command of the angels to you.

Command the whole army and clean up the surface corps.

If it’s you, there’s correction for long range

attacks.

Make the angels fire volleys of Holy Light Sphere from

the sky and annihilate the enemy on the ground.

」

「

Understood. It’s a suitable

stage for

『

Accuracy Increase

』

and

『

Long

Range Attack Power Increase

』

of

my ability heh.

I’ll make the angels synced with me with

『

Connect

』

, is it fine right?

」

「

No problem. I left the

surface to you, you don’t mind?

」

「

I’m good. Then, what will you

do?

」

「

I will invade the labyrinth

with Dino and the others.

」

The matter is briefly decided by Zero, Dino’s anxiety

hit the mark

(Wh, what with this guy, there’s not even a

discussion……)

Dino wanted to shout, but unfortunately Zero has the

higher authority.

「

Hey hey…… inside the

labyrinth, the enemy will keep reviving――

」

「

Not a problem. I’ll erode the

labyrinth itself.

Using the ability of the true

『

Evil Dragon Lord Azi Dahaka

』

given to me by Velda-sama,

you see.

」

Interrupting Dino’s word, Zero declares so without any

change in his expression.

Sensing from Zero’s attitude that any more argument is

unnecessary, Dino given up as saying anything will be useless.

Because the matter is already decided, Dino’s words

won’t change anything since Zero said it was Velda’s order.

「

I understand, I will obey

you. So, is it only me and you who enter the labyrinth?

」

「

I will enter the labyrinth

with you three.

And, I will leave you three to earn me time as I am

eroding the labyrinth.

」

「

……Understood.

」

Dino responded so, Pico and Garasha also steeled

themselves.

Thus, the members to capture Ramiris’ labyrinth were

decided.

「

When the plan start?

」

To Dino’s question,

「

Staring now.

」

Zero answered.

And so――

With Zero’s word as the signal, the largest attack in

history towards Tempest began.

Glittering flashes.

The angels attacked together to the extent of making

sight impossible.

A heat wave mows down the surface, evaporating the

town created by Rimuru and co.

Even the corps led by “Barrier Lord” Gerudo and

“Dragon Lord” Gabil chose to withdraw in front of the rain of light that

pouring from the sky which can’t be simply defended with barrier.

If there’s no defense correction from Gerudo’s ability

that attack would have violently annihilated everything.

The ability correction of Mai’s Ultimate Skill

『

Weapon Lord (Bow Weapon)

』

enables precise shooting.

The angels who are united by Mai’s will, caught the

target in Mai’s line of sight and attacks one point together.

A concentrated attack of 600.000 angels is terrifying.

The temperature of the focused point is impossible to

be measured. If it’s not reflected and dispersed by Gerudo’s barrier, it won’t

allow any resistance.

She should praise Gerudo as he was able to withstand

it for a moment.

The part with the town was rapidly transformed into an

empty land void of anything.

The angels move under one will, unlike when they were

under Dino’s command.

Like one living being, they shown an orderly movement.

They become a threat to Tempest, it’s no longer

possible to think them as they were same as before.

Zero nods as he confirmed that the surface corps has

withdrawn into the labyrinth.

From the exit―― Entrance opened on the surface, he

confirms several places of distorted space that release similar waves.

Mai also sighted the place and completed fixating the

place as the target of the angels’ army.

「

Don’t spare anyone who runs.

」

「

Gotcha.

」

Conversing briefly, Zero begins to move into the

labyrinth taking along Dino and co.

As if ridiculing Dino and co, Mai has shown that she

easily won against the people acknowledged by Pico and Garasha.

Pico, frustratedly thought that she has no other

choice but to admit it.

(Still, they seem to withdraw a bit too easily……)

Although she didn’t say it loud as it would make her

looks like a sore loser, Pico can’t get rid of it from her mind.

After all, she experienced the bitterness during her

fight against Gerudo, who boasts a much too high defensive power.

She thinks that Mai was amazing to repel such opponent

so easily, but she still has some unsatisfied feeling.

(Oh well. If they retreated into the labyrinth, there

might be a chance to fight them.

But, with that defensive power and immortality, it

won’t be a joke……)

Thinking about the solution when the time comes, Pico

follows Dino and the others into the labyrinth.

When the four people entered the labyrinth―― it was

the moment when Zero’s Labyrinth Eroding Plan begun.

[1]

人造人間

Jinzou Ningen, Jinzou=

Man-made/Artifical. Ningen = Human. It usually means Robot or Android, but in

this context it’s an artificial human/being.