Chapter 193

Chapter 193

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 193: Dark Elves (4)

I took a moment to reorganize and allowed the soldiers to rest. After all, there was nothing particularly urgent to do until the interrogation results were in.

“Buril, tell the kids not to mess around while on guard duty.”

“Keureuk. Understood, my lord.”

It’s unfortunate to stand guard while others rested, but someone had to do it. We could take care of these kids next time.

So, I walked around for a bit and then sat down.

“My lord.”

Buril, who was next to me, called out to me.

“Yes. What is it?”

“Are we going to rule over the Dark Elves now?”

“Of course.”

“They look pretty weak, are they useful? Keureuk. They don’t seem to fight well.”

“They don’t fight well? Man, we just won because we’re a trained army. Do you think you can win against a Dark Elf warrior in a one-on-one fight?”

Training the Dark Elves would change the story.

“Keureukkeureuk. Isn’t that the basics?”

Buril laughed mischievously in response.

“I could absolutely smash them. Fold them in half and turn them into chairs. Keururung.”

“Hahaha, look at this guy. Overflowing with confidence.”

“Who do you think I am? It’s Buril, Buril. Keureuk.”

Mischievously indeed.

“Anyway, my lord. Who’s next after the Dark Elves?”

“The other Dark Elves and the Lamias.”

Once I subdued them all and expanded my power, whether it be humans or angels, I’d be prepared. Enhancing our forces was exactly what preparation meant.

The Dark Elves will be the foundation for that.

How much time had passed?

“It’s done.”

Vanessa came to announce the end.

“Oh. Did you gather some useful information?”

“A few useful things. I’ve verified their accuracy, so they should be trustworthy.”

“As expected, Vanessa! The epithet ‘Lewd Knight’ isn’t just for show!”

“Who, who’s calling me a Lewd Knight!”

She blushed and snapped as if joking.

“Anyway, rest assured. Now, please give your report.”

“About calling you a Lewd Knight, I take that back!”

“Ah, if you keep causing a fuss, I’ll have to torture you.”

“Kuuh…! You keep making sexual threats!”

“So, the report comes first.”

“Alright.”

Vanessa then explained.

“That village is kind of a frontier village. The Dark Elf Kingdom… Basically, it’s a central place, and the queen has issued an order to expand, creating these frontier villages in various places.”

A frontier village. I had somewhat predicted something similar. But a direct order from the queen?

Ambitious, like me.

“An expansion order. What’s the reason for it?”

Maybe she was planning to plant bases everywhere and then expand her territory from there?

“They said they didn’t know that far. They were just sent according to the queen’s orders. Anyway, there are more such frontier villages. We need to be cautious.”

“That’s right.”

Subduing just one wouldn’t be the end of it.

“The village is not yet completed, and although they have received support from the central, the resources are not plentiful. So, they’re patrolling and hunting to secure food.”

Not only that but also the scale. The stories about the village’s structure, too. The information brought by the last reconnaissance team was not much different, so it can be considered very accurate.

In conclusion, Vanessa reported that it wasn’t a warlike atmosphere.

“That’s all.”

As soon as the report was over, I felt a thrill.

We won.

And it was a decisive victory.

In such a state, there could be no problems winning.

“Ah, but I have one more thing to ask.”

“What is it?”

“Are you aware that five warriors have gone missing? What do you think about that?”

“That… I didn’t ask.”

“Is that so? Then let’s go and ask together.”

“Understood.”

Vanessa and I immediately headed to the scene. Upon arrival, indeed, the Lamias were surrounding and threatening the Dark Elves.

“You are…!”

A Dark Elf tied to a tree was shocked to see me. His face was swollen, probably from being beaten during the interrogation.

Without further ado, I asked.

“I heard that five village warriors went to capture a Lamia.”

“How did you…!”

Those were definitely the guys from here.

“They all came attacking us and ended up dead.”

“Gasp!”

That confirmed it.

“Lady Juria, these prisoners are now useless.”

“Then, is it okay to ‘hunt’ them?”

Juria immediately asked, her eyes glinting with a snake-like glare. Lamias, being a monster race, possess primal urges for violence.

“Do as you please.”

“Kyahahahahahaha!”

Lamias and Dark Elves were hostile towards each other, just as the fae felt murderous intent upon seeing humans, Lamias felt the same in this scenario.

“Oh, noooooo!”

Leaving behind the screams of the prisoners, I announced the start of the march again.

“Lord Demon King, we will arrive soon.”

“We’re almost there. All troops, stand by here.”

“Aren’t we attacking immediately? If we wait here, we’ll soon be discovered.”

“We need to see what the situation in the village is first. Serinu!”

“You called?”

Serinu hurried over from behind.

“Go and secretly check the situation in the village. See how fortified the stockade is, where the buildings are positioned. After seeing that, we’ll decide on the attack route.”

“Got it! Leave it to me!”

Serinu swiftly flew off.

“All troops. While facing the enemy direction, form a battle formation. Begin forming two-row horizontal battle lines!”

“Keureuk! Form two rows horizontally! Shield bearers in front, spearmen in the rear!”

“Keureukkeureuk.”

Then, I positioned the rest of my subordinates behind them. Including my personal guard, I properly arranged the rest of the army to protect the flanks and rear of the goblin formation.

Once Serinu returned, the attack would commence.

“Goddess… please have mercy on the poor Dark Elves.”

“Huh? Sister Irene, are you praying?”

“Yes. Even though it’s an unavoidable war, it’s sad to see them die. So, I’ve been praying.”

She usually acted like a lewd nun, but now she seemed like a real nun.

“Of course! My prayers may not be heard since I’ve turned into a demon, but still…!”

“It’s okay, Sister Irene. That’s understandable. Please feel at ease.”

It’s indeed sad.

Sad, but necessary.

“It would be good to research things like Dark Elf culture.”

Then Ruby approached me with a suggestion. If our quartermaster requested it, we must oblige.

“I’ll leave that to you, Lady Ruby. Since we’ll be continuously fighting the Dark Elves, please investigate thoroughly.”

“Yes.”

She nodded vigorously.

“This time! I will do it right! I’ll show the combat skills honed in the High Heavens!”

“I’ll be watching, Lady Lilriel.”

While we were talking like this,

“I’m back!”

Serinu had returned.

“How was it?”

“They’ve put up some stockades, but sporadically! We can attack from all sides without a problem! Besides buildings, there’s no cover in the village!”

“Good! Juria!”

“Yes, Demon King.”

“The infantry will enter from the front, so have the Lamias attack from the sides when appropriate. I’ll leave the timing of the attack to you.”

“Understood. Then, I’ll split the troops into two and set up ambushes on both sides. Oh, but what if we encounter the enemy on the way?”

Well then,

“If you can handle it, do so, and if not, retreat towards the main force while shouting to alert us. I’ll issue new orders then.”

“Understood.”

Now, it begins!

“Buril! No, wait. Serinu. How wide is the village’s main entrance?”

“Well… the pillars are sporadically placed. It’s more open than a pathway.”

“Then we can proceed as is. Buril!”

“Keureuk!”

“Advance! Initiate the attack!”

“Advance! Keureuk! Move forward!”

At that command,

“Kereuuueuk!”

“Keureuk! Keureuk!”

“Kereuuueuk!”

The goblin infantry began advancing toward the Dark Elf village. Meanwhile, they kept an eye on both sides. The Lamias also split into groups and spread out to the sides.

“Pixies. Take shields and fly up. Execute.”

—Booooom.

The Pixies took to the air simultaneously.

Air superiority secured.

“Serinu, split the Pixies into teams of three. If you spot Dark Elves, shoot on sight.”

“Got it!”

And so, the advance began.

“Grrrrr!”

“Gyusat sat!”

The imps and kobolds also raised their weapons, keeping a tight watch on the rear as they advanced.

“…!”

A few Dark Elves on the other side noticed us and ran towards the village. It seems only the males are visible.

“Stay calm. It’s too late for them to prepare now. Keep advancing!”

“Kereuuuuueuk!”

“Kill all the Dark Elf bastards!”

“Grrruk!”

As the Pixies also unleashed their murderous intent, we finally got a clear view of the Dark Elf frontier village.

“Ho.”

The village was half-built as reported. The stockade was hastily erected, and the buildings inside were well-made but still needed more work.

They must have planned to build the houses first and then the stockade.

That was their downfall.

“They’re panicking.”

The sight of the village was visible from here. Seeing us approaching, the village descended into chaos.

—Hustle and bustle!

Men and women ran in all directions, throwing whatever they were holding. Even if they armed themselves, it was too late. They wouldn’t have the chance to gather properly.

The women were… beautiful. Typical of Dark Elves. It was only a glimpse, but their looks were no joke.

“All troops! Watch out for arrows! Take up shields!”

—Thwack.

Anyway, be careful of blind arrows.

“Increase the pace of the advance! All troops! Let out a war cry!!!”

—Keryaaaaaaaah!

The goblins, following my command, raised their war cries and increased the pace of their advance. The Dark Elf village drew ever closer.

The Dark Elves inside the village, gathered in a few groups, drew their swords and aimed at us, but their faces were clearly marked with panic and fear. Look, the men were in front. The women were behind.

First, we’d wipe out the male Dark Elf warriors and then I planned to capture the women alive. Thoughts about the spoils can come after victory.

—Thwack.

Soon, the goblin infantry reached the entrance of the village.

“Start the war!!!”

I shouted.