Chapter 165 (1/2)
The Out-Of-Control Gears
The news had not arrived into the Empire yet
However, for the Enorance was bliss
The Imperial soldiers who headed out to invade tempest, in other words their beloved families, were slain by some unknown means
With a force that al, they never considered the possibility of defeat
He would definitely acco the west side; they never doubted the emperor ould one day unite the lands
To the unlucky northeast in the Great Jura Forest, the evil dragon Veldora is currently weakened, there’s nothing to fear anymore
TN Note: 鬼門 means northeast, but since the author wants to reference to the fact Northeast is an unlucky direction in japanese culture,鬼門 was used instead of 東北
Under the ireatest iun
These were the thoughts of the general citizens nobody expected them to have a hard time let alone defeat
Neither were there any survivor left, nor did they ever reach the western countries, and simply all perished in the Great Jura Forest There was not a single soul who could iine this scenario
Yuuki received the report, and made a wry smile
百万近い軍勢で上手く攻めれば、魔王リムルを始末出来ると期待していたのだが……結果は全滅。
If the forces of al was used well, they perhaps there’s a chance they could eliminate the Demon Lord Rimuru…… but to think it was a complete annihilation
Literally, the result was every soldier killed without exception
De heavy casualties, that would be the ideal scenario
The next most ideal scenario would be Dee to each other
If both sides ended up suffering major causalities, then he would have earned some time as planned
He would launch a coup d’etat before the wounded I armored corps to form a stable foundation
And while stalling for tie dealt by Demon Lord Rirasp
When he opened the lid and looked inside, not only did the dee, it was practically a one-sided tra
Although he didn’t lose any of his own corps, game pieces he could have utilized went up in flames
It was an unexpected scenario
But what’sof all, was how rown
「まさか……あの大軍を難なく撃滅するとは、ね」
“Unbelievable…… to think he razed that large army with ease”
「信じられませんね……あの軍勢ならば、魔王３体の軍勢を相手取っても互角に渡り合えそうでしたが……」
“It truly is unbelievable…… if it’s an arth on par with 3 demon lord armies……’
“No, compared to the Ten Great Deram are a bit extraordinary
Take Leon for exath he still has the battle prowess of a ht corps
Even Miri no subordinates has taken in Karion and Frey, two old demon lord class individuals as her subordinates
There’s also the de territory, and is now the ruler of the Great Jura Forest
Then of course there’s Guy who’s the strongest, alongside Dagruel and Ruside their own forces
Aren’t the only weak ones Ramiris and Dino?”
「……ですわね」
“……that’s true huh”
Although he originally wanted to refute Yuuki, he showed a convinced expression after hearing the explanation
It’s true, the situation’s very different compared to when he was a demon lord
Despite having their battle potential shaved during the battle against the angels, Dagruel and Ruminas displayed some ridiculous power
But for the other new deree, survival is still a desperate issue
それはカガリこと”呪術王(カースロード)”カザリームも同様であった。
This was also a siari, or “Curse Lord” Kazarim
More i the number of subordinates This was evident from Clayman’s failure
For those whose strength surpasses a certain threshold, an arth in numbers is pointless before them
If there’s one question present, there should have been soth somewhere amidst the armored corps, why didn’t they play an active roll is inexplicable
It seems like Demon Lord Rimuru himself didn’t take action, it was his subordinates who had devastated the imperial army
According to the haggard-looking Miranda’s explanation, she feared that Demon Lord class majin had also joined under the banner of the Demon Lord
Bound to naught, they are like the king of dele deination
そんな事を可能とするのは、”暗黒皇帝(ロード・オブ・ダークネス)”たるギィ・クリムゾンのみだと思っていたのに。
So, only “Lord of Darkness” Guy・Crimson came to mind
カリギュリオの敗北は未だ伝わっていないし、グラディムの魔獣軍団は、”飛空船”により北方面へ移動中。
“However, things have sure gotten interesting
Currently, the Iainst Luminas
Calgurio’s defeat still hasn’t been transmitted, and Gladi to the north
The defense of the capital is left to the hybrid corps
In other words, if I will it, I can grasp the heart of the empire in my hands
If we don’t need to be vigilant about the armored corps’ return, let’s start our er”
「それはつまり……皇帝の寝首を掻く、という事ですか？」
“So in other words……let’s just cut of the e like that?”
“Yeah That’s right! It’s a Coup d’etat
These words put a suspicious sari’s face
To bring forth chaos unto this world was Kagari’s desire, no matter what the method
Although things didn’t go as Yuuki predicted, this doesn’t mean they’re in a bad position
Or rather, this is a chance to seize the empire
Plans were made; even failure was taken into consideration
Yuuki ell aware of that He will result in profit no matter what the scenario
TN Note: “転んでもただでは起きないのだ” basically reedy person who is able to do so
“Understood Then, I’ll go prepare”
Saying so, Kagari stood up from her seat
Looks like things are going to get busier, she thought as her smile deepens
Her face, as if lusting for edy, was tainted ickedness
Watching Kagari exit, Yuuki was deep in thought
Even thought Deroas outside of his expectations, but he’ll be putting this aside for now
Just now… he has obtained definitive confirmation of the imperial arrowth of Riht
ならば……と、その先の状況を予測していく。
If that’s the case……he can only predict ill happen after that
‘He’ will make a move
With things as they are, that strongest existence will definitely not overlook this
The destruction of the imperial army isn’t a problem; rather it was just what he wanted
If it’s to send Derave, it doesn’t matter who does it
「さて、どうするのかな？ リムルさんは……
どこまで抗えるか見ものだね。上手く共倒れになってくれると最高だけど……
“Now then, what are you going to do now? Rimuru san……
I’d like to see how long you’d last It would be splendid if this could end in mutual destruction
At least, if Guy could get rid of Rimuru, there’s one less problem to deal with
If you could also injure Guy in the process that would be great”
Yes
If his strength has gotten this strong, then Guy・Crimson would definitely make a move
And things have already progressed to such a stage
So far the plan’s still on track, with a few modification and the plan can continue on with no problems
Yuuki looked at Chloe who didn’t respond to his words and slightly smiled
2 commands left
3 enemies to defeat
If two of them could strike each other down, then his wish could coreatest combat asset
Although things deviated fro smoothly
Yuuki deepened his thoughts regarding future plans in high spirits
However, to interpret every event was a difficult task
To realign the gears that had spun out of control was no easy task, things have already gotten out of Yuuki’s hands, and started to advance in an unforeseen direction
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After finishi+ng her report to Yuuki, Miranda swiftly beganpreparations to leave the capital
As a member of the military, desertion before the enemy is a capital offense
she obtained this identity as a disguise, and yet it led to this
It was a position she obtained after many hardshi+ps,
And yet they became her very shackles, truly ironic
裏組織”三巨頭(ケルベロス)”の頭(ボス)の一人でもある彼女としては、逃亡先に困る事は無い。
As a head of the underground organization Cerberus, she had no qual
自由組合同様に各国に根を張っている闇組織には、必ず”三巨頭(ケルベロス)”の手の者が潜り込んでいるからだ。
An dark organization that has its roots in each nation like the freedom association, there would definitely be a “Cerberus”about
Naturally, there are also si within the empire’s capital, and so her plan was to lay low, and wait for a chance to escape to the west
カリギュリオの篭絡は後一歩の所まで漕ぎ着けており、自身の”女”としての魅力を駆使し、機甲軍団の実権を握るのも後少しだったのだ。
She was so close to inveigling Calgurio success was one step aith her charms as a “woman”, with a bit more effort she would have seized authority over the armored corps
ダムラダが恐れる程の魔王とはいえ、100万の軍勢で掛かれば恐れるべき程でもないと思っていたのに……
Even though it was the Demon Lord Damrada feared, if an army of 1 million was used well there isn’t really much to fear……
Expel the demon lord, and conquer the western countries
And then, by lory in the empire
She should havefuture ahead of her
それが、夜逃げのように自身の財産を掻き集め、逃げ出す事になるなどと……屈辱の極みであった。
Yet now, she’s gathering her belongings and escaping under the cover of night, do to so …… this was maximum humiliation
This was all because of Yuuki for underesti so useless
Damrada obeyed Yuuki out of fear, but Miranda only did so for she judged he has his uses
ただし、”三巨頭(ケルベロス)”がユウキの創った組織である以上、ユウキには利用価値がある。