Chapter 64

Chapter 64

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 64: Strengthening My Foundation (13)

So, the lively days passed.

“Huaa!”

In the morning, I woke up and cleaned my face and feet with the clear well water made by Lumica, did some simple exercises, practiced my spear skills, and then officially started the day.

The start of the day was the meal we all shared together. After enjoying a delicious meal, we prepared for the day’s tasks, gathered all the subordinates, and gave them their assignments for the day.

And then we plunged into our daily tasks.

The tasks included training, hunting, and dungeon construction. It was just like being in the military. We either went on operations, underwent training, stood guard, or worked in the barracks. It’s all such things.

“Huoo.”

But now was a time of focused individual maintenance.

Since absorbing the power of the Barghest, I have experienced quite satisfactory growth. So, it was time for training. If I had grown, I needed the skills to match it.

I felt it keenly while fighting the Barghest.

I had to become stronger.

—Sswik.

I immediately open the dark magic book and start studying.

“Karuti.”

I missed Karuti.

I wonder what she’s doing now? I didn’t know for sure, but she probably was in the library, reading books. She was a pure child who loved books.

Anyway, this dark magic was very difficult. Self-study was not at all easy.

What I wanted to learn this time was a lower-level dark magic skill, Dark Spear, a ranged attack dark magic that shot out darkness in the shape of a spear.

Wouldn’t it have a longer range and higher attack power than Demon Breath? But it was damn difficult.

“Dark Spear!”

—Tspot!

With the incantation, flames sprang from my hands and began to form a shape. What was formed looked like a piece of wood.

—Puong!

“Ah.”

Of course, it couldn’t even maintain its shape for a few seconds and burst immediately. The destructive power of the failed dark magic was almost zero.

Like this, I consumed precious magic power bit by bit to learn Dark Spear and attempted it over and over again.

“Ah, damn it.”

But, as was typical of self-study, I kept making the same mistakes.

“Haah.”

I leaned back on the wooden chair and sighed.

“Master, did you fail again?”

Sharan came.

Seeing Sharan’s face and body, my sunken mood immediately lifted.

“Yeah. I failed again. It’s somewhat difficult.”

“It’s alright. Master can do it.”

“Really? Can I really do it?”

“I’ll cheer for you.”

Saying that Sharan positioned herself in front of where I was sitting. She put her hands behind her head and emphasized her chest.

And.

—Jiggle, Jiggle.

Sharan started shaking her breasts and began a cheer dance!

“Whoa!”

“Does Master feel energized?”

“Yes! Thanks to Sharan, I’m overflowing with energy!”

This is the situation where the pretty and cute Sharan is shaking her breasts in front of me as a cheer! If this doesn’t energize me, then I’m not a man!

“Alright! I’ll try again with renewed energy! Thanks, Sharan!”

“Yes, Master. Then I will go back to clearing the dungeon roots.”

“Okay, go!”

With those words, Sharan went back inside the dungeon.

Dungeon Root Construction.

It was the task of covering the walls and ceiling of the dungeon with tree roots. Originally, this was a slow process, so I intended to do it later, but efficiency improved significantly after Lumica joined.

With the abundant supply of good water, the roots grew faster. They were sprouting very quickly. Now, there’s no need to worry about soil falling from the ceiling and walls.

Sharan and Lumica got along quite well. Sharan was of the plant type, and Lumica was of the water type. Their synergy was inevitable.

“Dark Spear!”

—Hwaruk!

Perhaps it was because of Sharan’s support, but it seemed to be in better shape than before. I should focus on maintaining the shape according to the ritual today and add penetration and explosive power later.

While I was doing this.

“Demon King, you are working hard.”

This time, Lumica came.

“Yes, Lumica.”

“Here, cold water.”

Saying so, Lumica handed me a cup. Inside, as expected, was cold water.

“Hehehe, thank you.”

Lumica was currently wearing the leaf bra and panties made by Sharan. I liked it too. Anyway, I drank the water immediately.

—Gulp.

“This is good.”

“…Is it good?”

“Yes, refreshing.”

“…”

What was it?

Why was she blushing?

“Why, why is your face red?”

“No, it’s nothing. But Demon King?”

“Yes?”

“Do you want to create a large water source around the dungeon?”

Indeed.

“Exactly. But to do that, you should visit the lake once. To gather some kind of power. What exactly is that?”

“It’s literal. If you gather the power of the lake, you can use it to create a large stream.”

“Hmm… Is it some kind of magic?”

“It will take some time. But to do it quickly, we must start quickly, right?”

“Yes. I will take you to the lake soon.”

I was thinking about something right now.

Creating a basement level in the dungeon and letting groundwater flow there… I was thinking of something like that. Creating an underground lake as well. Wouldn’t it be convenient if the groundwater flowed perfectly?

Gathering the power of the lake seemed to be able to make it possible.

Anyway.

I had been reading the black magic book for about one or two hours since noon.

“Kerek!”

I heard Buril’s voice from over there!

“Oh! Is Buril here!”

“Kerung!”

Buril ran over and hugged my thigh.

“This little one!”

While stroking his head, looking behind him,

“Kerek! Kerek!”

“Kereruk!”

My goblin soldiers were returning with laughter.

And behind them…

“Kururuk!”

“Kyusak!”

Imps and kobolds, tied in a row, were being dragged.

“Boy! The mission was successful!”

“Kereruk!”

Since Buril has grown as big as a hobgoblin, I tried giving him a mission to go outside without me. This mission was to capture imp and kobold prisoners. Additionally, I asked him to catch some game as well.

He succeeded splendidly.

He caught two imps and three kobolds. Such cute little ones they were. These kids were all grown up and did everything well independently.

“Well done! My goblin troop!”

“Keruk!”

“Kerek!”

All of this was possible because Buril had grown.

“Kerek!”

Buril had grown as big as a hobgoblin! Of course, he was cuter with a bigger size! Just look at those bright and clear eyes!

“Buril did well too! It seems you commanded well! The mission was a success!”

“Kerurung!”

So, since the mission was successful, it was time to grant them some rest.

“Guys. Since today’s mission was successful, everyone take a break! From now on, wash and do personal care! Gather together!”

“Keruk!”

“Kerung!”

“Kaerung!”

Upon declaring a gathering, the goblins cheered. These guys loved catching bugs or lying down to sleep.

“Buril.”

“Kerek?”

“Even when resting, maintain discipline, understand? Don’t go far, control, and let the kids rest well.”

“Kerek!”

— Cheoeok!

Buril, who saluted, shouted loudly as if asking for trust.

“Hehehe, alright. I trust you. Then, Imsoong! Gyuil! You guys prepare the meal!”

“Kkuruk!”

“Oh! And the new recruits are here, come and see!”

“Gyusasat?!”

Hearing the word ‘new recruits’, Imsoong and Gyuil ran out from inside the dungeon.

“Kkuruk!”

“Gyusasasat!”

The ones who came out saw the prisoners and excitedly jumped around.

“Yes. These guys are your juniors now. Manage them well.”

Shall I start casting the domination magic slowly?

“Kkuruk…!”

“Gyusat!”

I went right in front of the tied-up prisoners and reached out my hand. If I used domination magic today, I would have to infuse them with mana tomorrow. It might interfere with the training in black magic, but that was okay.

Since my subordinates had increased.

“Demon Domination Magic!”

—Hwaruruk!

I injected my domination magic into each one of them.

“Kkuruk?!”

If I continued to smoothly increase the troops and train them like this, I could remove nuisances like the Barghest without any problem if they invaded again.

Two days later.

We took Lumica back to the lake again. Lumica said it would take some time to gather the power of this lake. She also said she didn’t know exactly how long it would take, but was it a big deal?

I needed to visit frequently.

“Well, Lumica. I will visit frequently. So, don’t be too lonely.”

“Lon, lonely! I’ve always been alone; there’s no reason to feel lonely…”

Her words seem to suggest loneliness regardless.

“Still. I’ll keep visiting.”

“…come with some white stuff.”

What did she think this was, a melodrama?

“Yes.”

After talking a little more with Lumica, we moved on.

“Master. It will be more comfortable for us once Lumica gathers the power of the lake.”

“Hehehe, true.”

We could live without worrying about water.

“Living without worrying about water is the best. Anyway, Sharan. Shall we scout around since we are out?”

“Yes, Master.”

The predator Barghest that came to this area was dead. There might be some changes.

Immediately, Sharan and I headed towards an area we had yet to visit.

While doing so,

“Ah! Master! I found an imp!”

“Where!”

“Kkuruk?!”

“Over there!”

—Paat!

Like a thrown Pokéball, I dashed and caught the imp and captured it with a body slam!

“Kkuruk!”

“Oh. You’re also Imsoong’s subordinate. Mana Domination Injection!”

“Kkuruk…?!”

This was a very smooth taming.

The imp that received mana trembled its body, then soon calmed down. Then it blinked its eyes and looked up at me.

“Kkuruk!”

And then the ensuing uproar began.

“Making a fuss is a species trait. Anyway, follow me. From now on, you are my subordinate.”

“Kkuruk.”

“Master. You have one more subordinate.”

—Clap clap clap.

Sharan clapped her hands.

“This is what they call a windfall. But Sharan, aren’t there other Dryads?”

“Other Dryads?”

“Yes.”

“Hmm… I haven’t seen any. Ah, I saw them in the past.”

“In the past?”

“Yes. They fought each other and were driven away. I don’t know what happened after that.”

A simple territorial dispute, perhaps.

Having more Dryads wouldn’t be strange, anyway.

“Master. Do you want more Dryads?”

“If there are, why not? You can control Dryads as your subordinates.”

“Sha… Then, next time we meet, I will try to catch them.”

“Hehehe, alright.”

Sharan would also like to have more subordinates.

But I hadn’t seen a fairy lately. I plan to catch one when I see it next time.

—Rustle rustle.

Then, Sharan and I continued scouting. We had plenty of time, and there were no worries as Buril was guarding the dungeon. We could go far.

How long had we walked?

—Meeeeel! Meeeeee!“

—Swoooosh! Swooooosh!“

“What’s this noise?”

This was a cry I had never heard before.

“Sharan, do you know what it is?”

“A different species? Maybe?”

“Let’s check.”

—Swoosh.

I aimed my spear immediately and stepped forward as carefully as possible. Very quietly. I slowly approach the source of the sound.

—Rustle.

Moving aside the bushes lightly to see ahead,

“Meeeeee! Bweeeee!”

“Swoooosh! Swooooosh!”

What a surprising sight!

“Huuk!”

A monster with a lower body resembling a goat or yak and walking on two legs! The upper body of this monster resembled a human, but the face looked like a mix of a monkey and a mountain goat!

These monsters!

“Swoooosh!”

They were at war with lizard creatures with legs and arms!