Chapter 162 (1/2)
On a side note, Guro san seems to be busy soreed on a collab, yay ??
162話 褒美と進化 その１
Chapter 162 Reward and Evolution Part 1
70万の帝国軍将兵を蘇生させた翌日。
It's now the second day after I revived the 700,000 soldiers of the Empire's forces
Since there wasn't sufficient space in the grand hall of Teathered my subordinates in the battle arena to test out the evolution ritual
This will also serve as the rewards for repelling the empire's armies
It's also a victory celebration of sorts
Actually, since the war hasn't ceased yet we shouldn't let down our guards, but it'll be an exception this time
This is also for the sake of i soldier Morales
The Ten Lords of the Labyrinth also made their formal appearances, and the battle arena's jam-packed with soldiers
Oh, for confidentiality, the human volunteers, the adventurers weren't invited
The city around the Dungeon――the fact it's now named Labyrinth-Gard――hasn't been conveyed into the inside of the dungeon yet
This is in consideration of the fact wea war, it's for the sake of caution
The barrier stones haven't been is of Labyrinth-Gard Once the war is over I plan to perfor wide-scale attack spells
Due to present situations, there isn't enough time to implement any defenses, but it can't be helped
Although the dungeon can't be explored at the redients can still be traded
Other than the adventurers, business is going as usual
The volunteer soldiers have returned to Labyrinth-Gard, currently on standby in their own homes
Only a section of individuals such as Masayuki and Arnaud were allowed to participate as representatives
Anyways, rewards and coiven
Incidentally, I also experimented on the Demon Lord Ascension
TN Note: for those who don't remember, 魔王への進化 was dubbed Demon Lord Ascension all the way back at chapter 71
My evolution took 2~3 days, my level of activity has dropped due to the effects of Harvest Festival, however at the moment the empire's armies aren't here
TN Note: 収穫祭, Harvest Festival is the term used by the author to describe the evolution of a monster into a demon lord, probably because they harvested a load of souls for this
It would seem the airshi+p corps would take 3 days to fly around the back of The Holy E their advancement speed, they would hit open seas in 2 days
When flying near supersonic speeds, they could reduce travel tiic consumption was immense, and they could only maintain their top speed for a short amount of time
In this world, the ability to move at supersonic speeds is quite a threat, so I think a short ah
何しろ通常速度でも、時速400km程度は出るらしく、船や列車などは比較にならない速度を有しているのだから。
In any case, since the average speed for an airshi+p is about 400km/h, when compared to a shi+p or a train this is pretty fast
That's why, you can say this is good ti
It was an overwhel adversary lurking in the midst of the enemies still exist
If Yuuki appeared, a all of my executives the only ones who could deal with him would probably be either Diablo or Benimaru
If theydo over the soul, resulting in the possibility of having a subordinate
Regarding the infor Raphael seeainst it
However, I think it's probably only a temporary effect
I think it's possible to set up a perfect defense against it if I directly saw Yuuki's ability, but at the moerous
The ih the Demon Lord ascension will serve as insurance for those “oh shi+t moments”
TN Note: well, raw says eato-san's interpretation better
Perchance, even if my subordinates were still defeated after they ascended and their souls were rewritten, it's still possible for them to stall for time
The plan is to contact me in the event of a chance encounter, commence a pincer attack with me and finish him off
According to Wisdo Raphael's prediction there would be no proble the rewrite; even so I still want to be extreh
(TN: This…whole…paragraph…kill…me…please…)
Naturally, Benimaru was the first to be nominated
As supreme commander of the army, he commanded the troops wonderfully
There was a situation where a de, but that's not a problem
You could probably even call it a job well done
“Alright then, Beniht even become a demon lord?
“What are you saying, Rimuru-sama?”
Shuna is currently giving a speech to all the soldiers ords of appreciation for this battle
(TN: And for some reason, literally just cuts off from their conversation into the actions of the other Executives…Whyyyy are you so confusing?!?!?!?!?!?)
With my words as the introduction, she read a script out loud
Naturally it wasn't me who came up with the manuscript It was Shuna, but let's not mind the small details
(TN: Ri written for him? Wait wut, did I translate this correctly?)
TN Note: Loads of politicians do that You translated it correctly
Recently, techniques relating to fabrics and sewing have been co her time for her hobbies
Even so, she spends a lot of her time as my secretary
At the uard as well asher subordinates
Thus recently it wasmy secretary
That's hile Shuna was giving a speech the conversation between Benimaru and I continued
“Well, we acquired some souls didn't we? It see them”
“Why haven't I heard about this?”
“Oh? Didn't I just explained abut it?”
I and Benimaru locked eyes
I wonder was it distasteful for me to not tell him beforehand?
No, I'm pretty positive I've already told him I would be
granting him neers
“For the moment, I did say I'll bestoer toyou ?”
No no no, wouldn't one usually think it would be some kind of weapon!?
“Mu ht be but…
But you know, there wouldn't be ht?”
“there will be!”
We once again locked eyes with each other, the stare was broken this tiave up
He seems to have decided to prepare himself
You ned yourself to this, but I'nificant differences
“It's not just ?”
Good question
俺の場合は、魔素や魔力が10倍程になった上、魂の系譜の魔物全てに祝福ギフトが授けられた。
In ic increased 10 folds, and everyone soul-linked to
It's unknoill turn out this time, but it's certain that he will drastically increase in power
But, this guy was stronger than I was before I ascended, if he underwent the saer than I am now?
To be honest I feel a sense of anxiety
Basically, I don't think my folloill betray me, but the possibility of theo berserk couldn't be denied
Although Veldora is nearby, so berserk ――or rather an unreasonable level――would be a serious matter
Hence I'll start off with perfor the evolution ritual on only one individual to make an absolute confirmation
I explained the circumstances to Benimaru and he seemed to have understood
And, he boasted he would definitely not go berserk What a reliable thing to say
As Shuna's speech ended, I quickly tried to reward him
“You have done well in this battle! You will be known as
“Wrathful King(Flare Lord)” from today on!
(TN: Changed froeful)
TN Note: changed froeful to wrathful, I felt the latter had more impact
“Haha! I a!!”
The ceremony was performed
He was usually friendly, but as expected before his soldiers he was their supreme commander
Benimaru has perfectly differentiated between public and private
Wrathful, it er
Benimaru was usually ier, his nature is like that of a raging fire
As one of the (demon) lords who serve me, there is no better name than this
(TN: Uhhh………10 dollars on so a better name than him?)
TN Note: 魔王 actually , I don't even knoe call thelish instead, but in the raw it fits pretty well
So, would this be a second name, or a rank?
(TN: Beats me, you already have a storyline that's end of Zelda)
《告。規定量[魂:10万個]を使用して、個体名：ベニマルの進化を行いますか？ YES/NO 》
< announce=”” fixed=”” quantity=”” [soul:=”” 100,000],=”” will=”” you=”” evolve=”” individual=”” name:=”” benimaru=”” yes/no=””>>
YES、だ。
YES
それを授与すると同時に、俺は魂の回廊から、10万個分の魂をベニマルに送った。
When I had commemorated him, I have also simultaneously sent 100,000 souls from the corridor of souls to Benimaru
Once the souls were awarded, Beniun
There was no change
hmm, did it fail?
“There seems to be another condition…
This problem, seemed to be on my end
I heard the voice of the world
It seere to a Demon Lord
Because the concept of life span would disappear, the ability to make a child does not seem necessary
“Regretfully, until i complete my job as the leader of my species, I cannot complete the evolution…”
“…In other words, you wouldn't evolve unless you bear kin?”
(TN: …Okay)
TN Note: Big thx to lion san for the pun idea XD, in all honesty thought, he alongside his kin are the last ogres, so it's justified
“U,mu…that's how it is”
Beniain
There were a lot of stare downs today, but aze was
overwheler
(TN: Why did I translate this?…)
Feeling uncomfortable, Benimaru's eyes started to sway
(TN: Lerab a chair and some ropeOkay I'll be quiet now…)
“You better be resoluted, Benimaru”
(TN: WHY,HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!?!?!?!? Okay for real this time, I'll be quiet)
I whispered silently,
“Mo of souls between you and Benimaru!”
I declared with a loud voice
Beniht red face, however, a sraved onto his mouth
You look pretty happy
Although he seemed like a hardliner, he was a pure man at heart
I didn't dislike this, but if I left hile till the end
…We-well, I ah
(TN: What, because you're forever a virgin?)
TN Note: does he even have a virginity to begin with?
Shuna looking surprised had widened her, but it seems she intends to bless her older brother
The arena echoed with blessings and outcries of jealosuy, Beniratulatory words
Well, it is only an announcement now, but after the ascension cere to have to host Benie
Benimaru and Moe I ordered Shuna to prepare
Mo to Benimaru
The cheers did not stop sounding for a while, once I raised my hand the cheers finally silenced
When there isn't time later on, I'd like to bless them just as it is, but for now this ceremony takes priority
It was an unexpected incident, but I had tiress
Consequently, it was Gobuta
Gobuta went up onto the platform
“For you, no reward!”
So it was declared
“EH!? That's terrible-tsu!Then why did you call me up here?”
“That's a good question There is no reward for you, but instead I'ht”
“A right-tsu?”
Gobuta was confused, unable to fully understand theof my words; he had a confused expression on his face
Does he have no confidence in the words 'right'?
I look at Gobuta's confused expression with a broad grin
“You are given the right to “converse in a casual tone” with me!