Chapter 234

Chapter 234

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 234: Let’s Prepare For War! (3)

The dark elf warrior, who had approached a suitable distance, shouted something. At least they know how to request a conversation.

“Indeed, they are dangerous.”

It’s not that dark elves were too dumb to use battle formations. So far, they hadn’t needed to, so they had been fighting in a haphazard way. Given enough intelligence, they could learn anything.

We were now a direct threat. There’s a chance they might copy our strategies and tactics.

Ancient Roman soldiers were the same. Initially, they crushed disorganized barbarians and tribes with their trained army, but as time went on, they too learned and began to employ strategies and tactics. As a result, they became tough enemies.

We must either bring them all under our control or eliminate them.

“Let’s go talk then. Vanessa, Sharan? Let’s go! Make sure you protect me well!”

“Shasha! Sharan will protect Master! Sharan will do it!”

“Hehehe! So reliable! Sharan!”

Both Vanessa and Sharan were wearing proper armor. Both had iron armor over their cloth armor, making them sufficient bodyguards.

“Guys, I’ll be back after talking to those guys for a bit.”

“Be careful! Master! Kerek!”

“Alright.”

After finishing preparations, I grabbed my shield and sword and stepped outside the formation. The dark elf warrior over there looked quite young. I wonder how far the conversation will go?

—Clank.

As I approached a suitable distance, Vanessa and Sharan moved forward and took a combat stance. Truly reliable! Then I too must act bravely!

“Dark elf warrior! Do you have something to say?”

I shouted at him from behind Vanessa and Sharan! He was wary, but not too scared.

“If you have something to say, speak! I will listen!”

I said.

“Who are you?”

He responded.

“And what are those monsters? You have invaded our dark elf kingdom’s land! Get out of here immediately!”

Such a confident voice. The voice of someone who didn’t even consider the possibility of defeat. But to get out of here… that’s not possible. It’s nonsense not worth listening to.

I couldn’t just give up the cultivated land we had worked hard on.

“Ho! What if we don’t leave!”

“You will see the power of our dark elf warriors!”

“You don’t look very strong! Honestly, it’s laughable! To bring such things and call yourselves warriors!”

“You…!”

His face twisted immediately. Yes. They must be quite powerful in this jungle. They must have survived by winning until now. But not anymore.

I’d end it here.

“It seems you have nothing to say! Then I’ll make a demand! Disarm, leave the women behind, and run away! Then we won’t chase you!”

“Nonsense!”

“Don’t you know that the dark elf pioneer village has been destroyed! If you run away now, you can avoid such a fate!”

“So it was you…!”

Upon revealing that, he got furious. Good. Get angrier. They were not trained soldiers, but warriors. An angry warrior was bound to charge bravely.

In war, that’s a poison!

“This is your last chance! Drop your weapons and leave the women! Then I will spare you!”

“Shut up! It’s you who should leave! I will show you the power of our warriors!”

“I’m looking forward to it.”

—Wham!

After finishing his words, he turned and went back to his formation. Should I kill him and sweep them away right now? No. Not yet. We hadn’t heard the pixies’ reconnaissance report yet. Attacking rashly was dangerous.

The infantry formation demonstrated its power when it repelled the enemy’s attack.

“Let’s go back.”

We returned to our formation and started confronting them again.

“Hmm… There’s no chance to use fire attacks.”

“After thinking it through, using fire attacks in this open confrontation is difficult. It would be better to prepare the ambush spots in advance where the enemy might invade and wait.”

“That seems right.”

While discussing with Vanessa, Sharan spoke up.

“Shasha, no fire attack?”

“Next time. Next time. The world of fire attacks is profound.”

After directly confronting and judging, the decision was clear. For example, when humans invaded, selecting a few paths and setting up fire zones would be very helpful.

“Then do it next time we fight humans!”

“Yes, Master!”

Then.

—Buzz!

“They’re here! Serinu! How is it?”

“Yeah! There don’t seem to be any other dark elves! Even if we missed some, it’s probably a small group! We can assume they’re all gathered there now!”

“Is that so! Good reconnaissance! Then Lady Juria!”

“I’ve been waiting.”

“Whether from the rear or the left side, it’s fine. Since there’s no separate unit or ambush troops, feel free to take your position and execute the charge at the signal as usual.”

“Hehehe, will do.”

—Swoosh!

Lady Juria immediately led the lamias into the jungle area behind. This area is familiar to her, having traveled it many times. It should be easy for her to maneuver and take the charge position.

“Then pixies! And the nuns! All of you take positions behind the goblin formation! The battle will start soon! Everyone, be alert!”

—Kreeeee!

Thus, the long-range units were positioned behind the formation.

The dark elf warriors were still gathered there, glaring at this place.

It wouldn’t be easy to attack. It must be their first time seeing such a monster army. But I had provoked them. They couldn’t hold back from charging, could they?

At that moment.

“Shasha! Master!”

“Alright!”

The dark elf warriors started raising an alarm and approaching us.

“Raaahhh!”

“Aaahhhh!”

“Wipe them all out!!”

They shouted and charged!

“Now! My soldiers! Bellacruel Demon King’s army! Those fools are charging without a plan! So, what should we do?”

Asking the battle-hardened elite goblin soldiers.

“Kerek! Kerek! We stab them to death!”

“Stab them to death! Stab them to death! Kereuuuek!”

“Just trust the shields and fight! Kereuuek!”

They answered with a sneer.

Even goblins knew this.

If you charged at the formation, there was only death.

Morale was at its peak.

We could not lose to fools.

“Pixies! Nuns! Load Wind Cutter and Dark Bolt!”

We needed to weaken them before the clash. So, immediately load the spells while watching the dark elves charging in.

“Fire!!!”

Issuing the command to fire all at once!

“Kill those dark elf bastards!”

“Bang! Bang!”

“Kill them all!”

The pixies, filled with rage, fired Wind Cutter in rapid succession, and the nun trio, Ruby, and Lilriel also fired Dark Bolt, the dark attack spell.

—Swaaah!

—Fwoosh!

The projectiles flew and struck the charging dark elf warriors without any countermeasures.

—Thud!

—Boom!

The pain-filled screams were drowned in the battle cries. A warrior with a spell embedded in his chest collapsed, but was trampled by the following warriors, causing a few to trip and fall.

“Kereuuuek!”

“Kerraaahhh!”

Look at them.

Those ignorant beings showing disgrace even before the clash.

“They’re coming! They’re coming now! Everyone! Hold your weapons tightly! Shield bearers, hold your shields and stand firm! Raaaahhh! Lamias, deploy!!!”

—Fwoosh!

At the moment I commanded, breathing demon breath after a long time!

—Boom!

The dark elf warriors clashed with my monster formation!

“Raaaahhh!”

“Kereuuuek!”

—Crack!

—Thud!

The front row shield bearers were composed of big and strong ones. They were also the best-armored. They held the large shields firmly, and those standing behind thrust their spears without hesitation.

“Krah!”

“Kuheuhk!”

These were my elite soldiers who had performed this task numerous times. The dark elf warriors, charging valiantly, were struck in the chest by spears and fell.

And on the left and right?

Hobgoblins and lizardmen were holding the lines. They were not as familiar with formation battles as the goblins in the center. So I immediately ordered the kobold reserves armed with long spears.

“Gyuil! The first squad behind the hobgoblins! The second squad behind the lizardmen!”

“Gyusatsat! Gyui! Gyusam! Take your squad members and move to position!”

“Gyuahhh!”

Even Gyuil skillfully issued commands to his subordinates.

—Buuung!

Pixies flew around the battlefield, intercepting dark elves attempting to act individually. Seeing this, Vanessa spoke.

“It’s always the same; the enemies never make it here.”

“That’s because we prepared properly.”

—Waaahhh!

—Kereuuuek!

The warriors clashing with my soldiers were literally being torn apart. From this side, I could see the entire scene clearly.

“Vanessa. Over there, by the hobgoblins. They’re flanking. Go stop them.”

“Understood.”

“Sharan, keep protecting me.”

“I will stay by your side, Master. Ah, Master! Juria is coming over there!”

“Hoo… It’s over now.”

—Rumble!

—Thud!

I saw Juria leading the lamia cavalry charging from behind the dark elves.

“This battle is our victory.”

Weapons, women, and resources will be ours. Good. Capturing them will yield more information about the dark elf kingdom.

That’s not all. It will buy us time before fighting the humans. Even the dark elf kingdom would suffer greatly from losing this many warriors at once.

—Boom!

Soon, the lamias collided with the dark elves.

“Aaahhh!”

“Kyaaaahhh!”

The completely shattered warriors.

“Kill all the men and capture the women!”

As I gave that order, I too drew my sword. Now it’s time to chase the stragglers.