Chapter 122

Chapter 122

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 122: Let’s Defend The Dungeon (4)

However, getting scared prematurely wouldn’t solve anything. A knight? Our forces were sufficient. At the moment, the enemies didn’t know about us. If we fought, we could definitely win.

“Sharan, tell the kids to get ready for a fight since we’re near the humans.”

“Yes, Master.”

“For now, just wait for orders. Be prepared. Tell them not to worry too much.”

“Sha. Understood. Sharan will convey it well.”

“Hehehe, right. Our Sharan is lovely.”

“Shasha.”

As I patted her head, she flapped her ears happily. Then, Sharan immediately went to the Monster Internal Affairs Division.

“Master, what should I do?”

“Just prepare for battle as usual. Ah, and please take Reika with you.”

“Same as usual. I’ll do that. Reika? Follow me.”

“What…!”

Lumica grabbed Reika’s wrist.

“Serinu. For now, take the pixies and rest. Remember our triple volley training when the humans come? We’ll mainly use that. Just make sure they know it.”

“Uh… Okay.”

“We must be fully alert to win.”

“Who, who doesn’t know? We’re aware of the danger, too.”

“Right. I trust only you guys.”

After issuing the orders, I went into the main room alone and thought calmly.

First, make a calm judgment and then decide on the policy. And then issue the orders.

“Alright, then.”

Let’s devise a strategy.

Firstly, the humans didn’t know about our existence. We shouldn’t recklessly reveal ourselves. Revealing our identity should only be limited to when the fight began.

So… should we set traps throughout the jungle like the Viet Cong?

No.

We wouldn’t do that.

We couldn’t control the outside. If a human saw the trap, they would think someone set it, and the only ones who could are humans. They might think it’s a band of thieves and return with a punitive force.

So, we couldn’t widely scatter traps outside.

Setting traps itself was proof that we were revealing our identity. We might hurt one or two, but it would be over if reinforcements came.

“Then, I have to set them up inside the dungeon.”

It was different from the time with the Barghest or Satyrs. Since humans were the target, we had to be more careful and meticulous.

“In the end, we have to fight inside the dungeon.”

If we fought within our territory, we could win. We had to lure them into the dungeon if we did fight. It would be great if they just passed by without noticing, but if they discovered a monster lair, they would probably come in to check.

“We’ll take advantage of that.”

The enemies’ forces consisted of three adventurers, two nuns, and one knight. We planned to set traps inside the dungeon. If even one fell into a trap, we would bombard them with a volley of fire and then advance with a phalanx.

They couldn’t avoid such a tactical attack without any information.

Ah.

Or should we use the pixies’ fairies? If they entered the dungeon, we could deploy the fairies waiting outside to sprinkle dust at the entrance.

If not, we could also use the imps as a separate unit. We would hide firestarters somewhere outside and have the imps wait. Imsoong would light the entrance on fire when the humans entered the dungeon.

Taking advantage of their panic, we could advance with a phalanx while pouring on the firepower. A small unit like that could be easily dealt with.

Perhaps they would suffer more trying to protect the nuns?

“There’s a lot we can do.”

As our forces increased, there were many more options. The more I thought about the strategy, the more confident I became.

That was how I planned the strategy.

Ah. Should I ask Reika about the knight?

“Sister Reika. Humans might come.”

“So what?”

“Do you know anything about the knight?”

“The knight?”

“Yes. According to Serinu’s report, there’s a knight with black hair.”

“A knight with black hair…?”

Reika reacted as if she knew something.

“Do you know who it is?”

“I don’t think so.”

She pretended not to know.

“Come on. It’s important. Please help.”

“Ha. Are you asking me to fight against humans now? Do you think I will help?”

“Really? Between you and me, Sister Reika?”

“Ah, go away. Just die by the sword of justice.”

Reika scoffed and mimicked slitting her own throat with her hand. Such a detestable woman!

“Please, Sister Reika! We need your information!”

Without hesitation, I embraced Reika and shouted.

“Kyaa♥ No! Get off me! You brat! Ah, damn it! Go away!”

Reika, trapped in my arms, struggled violently, trying to push me away. But I knew. This woman couldn’t reject me.

Her hands weren’t even applying strength.

“If things stay like this, we’re both in danger! We could both die!”

“Let them all die! Do you think I fear death?”

As she spoke, I pinned Reika down with my weight and softly licked her neck. Reika was particularly vulnerable to such physical advances.

“Ah, aah. Don’t lick there…!”

“Sister Reika, I don’t want to see you get hurt.”

“What nonsense are you spouting…!”

“You’ll get hurt too. How painful that would be; I can’t bear the thought.”

“Damn it!”

This approach wasn’t working.

I attempted to grab her chest.

“Get off! I’ll talk, just get off!”

“Wow! Thank you!”

That settled it.

I quickly released Reika and sat down beside her.

“Then, tell me about the knight.”

“Huh… A knight with black hair, you said?”

“Yes.”

“Vanessa.”

“What? Vanessa?”

“A female knight serving under the baron.”

So she was indeed a knight.

“Do you know her?”

Could it be that Reika was acquainted with her?

Was that the reason for the search?

“Not exactly… Our convent had dealings with her in the past.”

“Ah, you don’t know her well? Is that all?”

“Yes. She might be acquainted with the convent leader. She must have joined the search after hearing about my disappearance.”

Reika looked troubled as she spoke.

“I’ve only seen her a few times.”

“Hmm… I see. So, could this be a search party sent by the baron?”

“I’m not sure. If it were sent by the baron, wouldn’t it be the army instead?”

That made sense.

Why would she come with adventurers?

“If it’s not the army, then perhaps she took personal leave or something to help with the search. After all, a lord wouldn’t mobilize an army just for a missing nun, especially in times like these.”

“What do you mean by ‘these times’?”

“What? You didn’t know?”

“Please, tell me quickly! Before I kiss you!”

“Damn it! It’s a critical situation! We’re in a time when one can hardly withdraw troops because of territorial battles!”

“Territorial battles?!”

That was the explanation.

It seemed that troops couldn’t be carelessly withdrawn due to the risk of territorial battles. Reika surmised that there must be various constraints in such circumstances.

It was important information, but not useful at the moment. But in such circumstances, could a knight take leave?

“I… don’t really know. This doesn’t seem like the story to hear now.”

“Then why did you ask!”

“Sister Reika, sorry. Anyway, how strong is this knight, Vanessa?”

“She’s probably stronger than I am.”

“Really!”

“She’s stronger than I am, even with my divine power fully restored.”

Reika’s strength.

It wasn’t just about her swordsmanship skills or physical fitness; her superhuman strength stemmed from her divine power. Whether healing wounds, demonstrating immense strength or creating shockwaves, it all came from her divine power.

“Knights have mana.”

Knights were said to possess mana.

Mana, like divine power, conferred superhuman strength, but it differed from the utilitarian nature of divine power, such as healing or creating shockwaves.

A knight’s mana boosted their physical capabilities.

“And she probably trained more diligently in swordsmanship than I did. She’s quite famous for being strong. I don’t know how strong exactly. It’s a remote barony, so she’s not as strong as the kingdom’s elites.”

Reika added that explanation while glaring at me.

“So, to summarize, she’s strong but not an absurdly powerful superhuman.”

“Right.”

That meant we could deal with her.

“Thank you for the information. As expected of Sister Reika, my true ally.”

“Shut the hell up.”

“Then, could you keep it down a little?”

“Go away!”

—Whoosh.

Reika pushed me away.

“I’m helping you only because of this horn! I can’t turn back now!”

Then she turned and left the main room.

“Hehehe, she’s becoming more cooperative.”

Thank you for the kind explanation.

Let’s get to work.

If she was not an absurd superhuman, we could somehow win with the power of many. Even Barghest was a very strong beast. But we overcame it with the power of friendship.

Even superhumans can’t do everything alone.

Once they entered the dungeon, they’d be devoured by me.

“Serinu, bring the fairies.”

“Are you going to have the fairies fight too?”

“Of course. Let me explain the plan.”

—Creak.

I pointed to the ceiling.

“I plan to create a small space in the ceiling. I’ll hide the fairies there. When I signal, the fairies hidden inside will simultaneously sprinkle powder. What will happen then?”

“Ah! The humans who enter will suddenly fall into hypnosis! If we hide them in a small gap, they won’t notice the fairies!”

“Right. Exactly. So, bring the fairies as they are and make a gap in the ceiling.”

“Okay!”

It’s like a hypnosis powder shower. They come halfway in, and suddenly, powder falls from the ceiling?

“They’ll have to face it with their eyes open.”

The dungeon was dark anyway. The walls and ceiling were covered with tree roots, which made it easy to obstruct the view.

“And Imsoong. You have an important task.”

“Grrk… Master! I’m ready!”

“Hehehe, brat. Full of energy.”

I explained the plan to Imsoong as well. I’ll create a hideout outside for the imps to wait. And we’ll have plenty of firestarters ready.

“When the humans enter deep into the dungeon, secretly block the entrance with the firestarters. And when I signal, light them up.”

“Grrp…! Then you, Master, will be in danger!”

“We have a path going down to the underground valley at the back. If anything happens, we can escape through there. Can you do it, Imsoong?”

“I’ll do it well! Leave it to me, Master!”

“Good! I trust only you, Imsoong!”

“Grrrrrr!”

So, I continued to give out the orders.

“Buril! Set up ankle traps at the spots I marked!”

“Got it! Krerk!”

That was how I prepared for the dungeon defense.

Whether the humans would discover our dungeon was not yet certain. Maybe they wouldn’t find it. But they were nearby. Therefore, preparing was the only way to survive.

“Come, humans.”

I shall make you my offerings.

While preparing, we also sent pixies to scout and understand the movements of the humans.

“Demon King! The humans are heading towards the dungeon!”

Finally, the day had come.

“Good. Well done. Now go to your position.”

—Vroom!

The pixie dived deep into the dungeon.

“Master… Is it okay?”

“Yes. It’s okay. We’re all prepared. Just do as I told you.”

“Krerk! Understood!”

Carefully avoiding traps, we entered the dungeon. I also attached pixies to Imsoong’s group. I could trust and leave that side to them.

“Everyone! Get ready for battle! We will win!”