Chapter 29 (1/2)
Lizardmen’s Invasion
There is a lake in the center of the Jura Forest, called shi+su
A marsh surrounds the lake, and is controlled by the Lizardmen
Countless caves surround their lands, for any invasion
Protected thus by the land itself, the Lizardmen peacefully ruled over the lake
However, one day, troubling news reached them
The orc ar to the lake
The Head, upon hearing these news, quickly issued orders
「Prepare for battle! We’ll crush them!!!」
The Head was full of confidence
Had they fought on the plains itthe Lizardmen’s were outnumbered,
But this battle would be on their terms
If they set traps and proceed carefully, they were sure to win
While sending some to prepare for battle, he also sent a reconnaissance teaate the orcs
Knowing the size of the enemy is a must
Along with becoence increased
The carnivorous Lizardmen would individually rank as a C+ monster
The warriors could reach B-, and so them could even reach B rank
The total nu half of their entire population to arms
However, even so, their abilities are rather highly ranked
If they properly cooperate and fight as a single unit, they can easily rival the army of a small human country
Thus, this battle seee
There is no ill lose! So thought their head
However, his heart was still heavy
Orcs were typically a race that wouldn’t attack those stronger than themselves
And by no means are Lizardmen weaker
Had they attacked the goblins, then it would’ve made some sense… but why them?
And thus the question slowly grew into unease that tormented him
A bold personality, but with enough humility That was the Head of the Lizardmen who ruled them carefully for many years
And this lizard’s fears were soon to come true
That much was confirmed but the reconnaissance team
The orcs numbered 200 thousand!!!
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The orcs were indeed a race bursting with life, renown for their reproductive abilities However, even then, to prepare 200 thousand warriors was unthinkable
Hoere they able to procure enough food?
Who had united that reedy orcs under one banner?
With their power, at most a thousand would follow…
The best the head could do would be raise an army for twenty thousand
Are they divided into sections controlled by so individuals?
But even so, someone has to unite the leaders…
It couldn’t have been…
The ht evoked fear
He wanted to reject that thought with all his ht
That’s how terrifying that existence was The… Orc Lord, said to be born once in many hundreds of years!
However, no ht, only that entity could have achieved such results
If… if the Orc Lord has indeed been born, then the advantage he so depended on would probably be less
If they fight norh troops!
So the Head thought
What could they do to escape from this predicament?
If his worries proved mistaken, he would only jump for joy However, one has to prepare for any circumstance before the decisive battle
So he decided to call for reinforcements
And thus he sent one of his subordinates
Unfortunately, it was that subordinate that caused the chaos
Lizard the orders from the head, left the marshes
Taking with him a hundred warriors
Gabil was not pleased
To hi orders fro!
I am a chosen one! That very fact was the root of Gabil’s pride and confidence
A certain devil he had ranted him this name
「You show promise! Someday, I’ll come back to call you to my side!」
So the great devil told him
He remembers those words as if they were said yesterday
My great master, the devil Gelmudo himself bestowed this name upon me!
So how could I be satisfied working under those low class lizardmen and their pathetic leader?
For Gelmudo-sama’s sake, I must take control of the lizardmen…
Gabil kept thinking the sa: is this fine? Of course not!
In that case, what should he do?
The orders froe and to request their assistance
He did allow some forceful coercion, but strictly forbid any action that would prompt a violent response
Pathetic! So thought Gabil
We should just conquer the goblins! We should have soo as planned!
Yes!
We have no need for the weak head who overestimates the power of some lowly orcs!
Isn’t this the chance for take over that I aiting for?
It is So–how should I proceed?
Those lowly goblins can at least serve as ather them up and put those lowlifes to use
Ten thousand goblins should be useful
Wait… I got a better idea
This is the perfect opportunity to show the world our power!
My power!
For that goal, I should proceed carefully here
Carefully, without letting
First, gather forces
This Gabil will proceed onward to the Goblin village!
For the sake of reat ambition!
The goblin village chiefs gathered with paled faces
Conificantly dwindled