Chapter 303

Chapter 303

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 303: Stop Ganging Up On Me! (7)

“Master! How about this one?”

Sharan brought over a plant, cradling it as if she were cupping water in both hands. Running towards me with such a bright smile—it was so typical of her fairy-like demeanor.

The plant she showed had plump petals. Now, how could I possibly make this into something useful for battle?

“Sharan, what does this one do?”

“This one does this.”

ㅡGoooo…

Emerald-colored energy gathered in Sharan’s hands. The plant began to grow rapidly, and Sharan explained to me as if she were teaching a child.

“When it grows big, it holds seeds inside.”

The petals fell off, and the now bulbous seed-bearing plant started to quiver. Wow, looking at it like this—it was fascinating. I couldn’t imagine a plant like this existing on Earth.

“So, what happens to this seed?”

“Sha~.”

Sharan laughed and said,

“Like this.”

ㅡBoom!

“Huh!”

Suddenly, the flower exploded!

“It bursts open and scatters seeds everywhere. Sha~.”

“What is this?!”

Unbelievable!

The swollen fruit burst, spreading the seeds around! I was so amazed I could’ve fainted from the shock!

“Wow. So this really works? Sharan, is this plant common?”

The seeds had traveled a good distance. If this plant could grow to a meter tall, its destructive power would increase significantly. Ideas started springing to mind.

“It’s not that common.”

“It spreads seeds far and yet isn’t common?”

“I don’t know.”

“Hehehe, I see. Anyway, Sharan is adorable.”

“Sha-sha.”

I patted her head, and Sharan beamed with joy. She loves helping me in any way she can.

“So, Master, how should I cultivate this to make it into a weapon?”

“Alright, let’s give it a good try. Ah, Sharan, I’ll draw a sketch below—how about this for design?”

“I’ll do my best!”

I started drawing.

“Hmmm.”

I grabbed a twig and began sketching on the ground.

ㅡScratch scratch.

I drew a stalk… it needs something like a rifled barrel to aim the seeds accurately, right? If I could use the petals as the barrel and make the fruit bloom inside…

“Done.”

The resulting sketch looked like a flower weapon, with a tulip-like head that tilted forward. Or, more accurately, like the snout of a crocodile. In this form, it should be able to fire seeds straight ahead.

“Look, Sharan. Can you make it like this? Here, these are the petals, and the fruit forms inside.”

“Sha…”

Sharan crouched down, pressing her lips as she studied the drawing thoughtfully.

“Oh.”

Seeing Sharan so focused was refreshing. I stayed by her side, watching the sketch with her.

“Sha! Master! I’ll give it a try!”

“Ooh! Yes! Quickly! High-five!”

“Sha!”

Sharan jumped up, raising her hand, her leaf-covered chest bouncing dramatically. I matched her high-five, and Sharan immediately set to work.

ㅡGoooo…

She blended the powers of nature and magic, channeling that energy into the plant.

Then,

ㅡPop, pop.

The plant began to grow rapidly. With her eyes closed, Sharan focused as if manipulating its genetic structure, beads of sweat forming as she cast magic with both hands. All of her senses seemed focused on her hands.

ㅡSwoooosh.

The plant grew to one meter tall. I couldn’t help but marvel. The plant looked exactly like I had envisioned.

A large stalk with attached leaves, and petals resembling a crocodile’s snout. The flower drooped from the weight, forming the final shape.

“Great, great! Sharan…! That’s it!”

“Sha!”

ㅡFwoosh!

With a burst of magical energy from Sharan, it was complete!

“Wow!”

An evil plant straight from the depths of the underworld!

A demon plant had been created!

“Sha, Master. I’ve made it for now.”

“The appearance is perfect! Wow, how do you do this so well!”

“Sha-sha. Master, shall we test it?”

“Alright!”

I could barely contain my excitement!

If this project succeeded, I’d be able to command an entire army of plant-type monsters. And who knows—maybe even create moving plant monsters.

“Sha.”

Sharan gently stroked the long-range monstrous plant.

Then,

ㅡBrrrr…!

The plant trembled, slowly opening its petal-lined maw. It exuded a vibe that seemed ready to launch something.

“Sharan! Fire!”

“Yes, Master!”

The moment my command was given!

ㅡBoom!

There was a small sound of something bursting.

ㅡSwoosh!

The plant shot a seed from its maw!

“Oh!”

The seed flew pretty fast!

I could see it all with my own eyes. I went to the place where the seed had landed.

“My goodness! The seed is embedded in the tree!”

The seed had embedded itself in the tree bark! This meant its power was considerable!

“Master? Is this a success?”

“Yes! It’s a success! A big success!”

“Sha!”

Sharan and I danced with joy!

“Sharan! How about firing consecutively?”

“Sha? That’s not possible.”

“Really? Why not?”

We shared our thoughts while dancing.

“It only has one fruit.”

“What about making several?”

“Sha! I’ll give it a try!”

“Oh, and I’d like to increase the speed of the flying seeds!”

“Then, Master, let’s have a fun day together today and make lots of plants.”

Sharan said, looking as happy as could be.

“Sharan…!”

Yes!

“Today, let’s play with plants all day!”

“Sha! Master, I’m so happy!”

Me too!

That day, Sharan and I focused on improving the plant weapon.

I assigned the reconnaissance tasks to my subordinates. They could handle it, and with Vanessa’s support, there was no need to worry.

Anyway.

We continued to bring in and grow different plants until sunset, and indeed, magic was quite something. Sharan created each plant just as I ordered.

ㅡSwoosh!

The one I designed… yes, let’s call it the “Bolt Plant.” This plant weapon shoots seeds like bolts. With each attempt, it advanced significantly. Now, it could fire up to ten spike-like seeds powerful enough to embed into a tree.

“Hehehe.”

Additionally, we improved the first “Venus Trap” Sharan made, and it became quite impressive.

“Sharan, is there a plant that can move on its own or travel around?”

“If it’s about moving vines or stems, maybe, but beyond that, I don’t know.”

That was a shame.

“Oh! It might be good to wrap these moving plants around our subordinates like armor!”

These plant weapons could be transported by cart. But if they could wear moving vines? That would be revolutionary—plant monster armor! Truly demonic.

“Sha-sha. That sounds fun too.”

“Yes, Sharan. Let’s do this again together next time.”

“Yes, Master!”

With that, the weapon research was paused for now.

“Lady Vanessa, what’s the reconnaissance report?”

“It’s a decent location for a fight, provided we secure the spot first.”

“Hehehe, I see. Then we’ll camp here and survey the border.”

“Understood. But…”

“Yes?”

“Plant weapons… you sure think of interesting things, don’t you?”

“Hehehe, indeed.”

Even I had to admit—it was quite an entertaining idea.

In this way, I prepared for war.

Researching and developing things with Sharan was genuinely enjoyable. Of course, Lady Anna was also rigorously training the human army. The Holy Crusaders were full of morale under the Saintess’s name.

“Kyuse oppa!”

And as usual, Karuti’s reconnaissance arrived.

“Oh! Karuti!”

“The barons are on the move!”

“Yes… is that so.”

So they’re finally making a move?

“I don’t know what kind of alliance they’ve made, or where the forces are gathering. But one thing’s for sure—Baron Myler has mobilized his troops!”

“Thanks, Karuti.”

They had begun to move. I didn’t know when the other two barons would act, but the time for battle had come.

“In any case, let me know if the other two barons move.”

“Got it!”

Unlike the modern world, in this one, it’s not easy to communicate with people far away. Given that Baron Myler moved first, it seemed unlikely that they’d gathered for a detailed military conference.

If they’re moving separately, meeting at a certain point, or perhaps not meeting at all… hmm.

Could they be gathering in enemy territory?

Or would they cross the border and meet within our domain? Or could one of them not join?

I considered these possibilities as I prepared for war.

The three barons were moving separately.

According to Karuti’s latest report, they were advancing while remaining apart. There’s no real sense of unity.

“Then this is ideal for me.”

Perfect for defeating them one by one.

If there’s a difference in their marching speeds, the others wouldn’t be alerted once I take down one. Let’s prepare thoroughly and defeat them individually.

“Everyone, begin planting the seeds!”

“Kerrek!”

“Keryaaaak!”

Let’s test the plant weapons we had been producing. Following my command, the goblins took the seeds and spread out.

“Sharan, after the seeds are planted, grow them all.”

“Yes, Master!”

If they proved useful, they’d become part of our regular forces.

“Since it’s their first real deployment, we should proceed with caution.”

“Of course, Lady Vanessa. That’s why we’ve set everything up to minimize interference.”

From their direction of advance, Baron Myler would inevitably use this path. He could veer off, but considering the waterways, this seemed like the optimal route.

We’ll hit Myler here first, then respond to the others.

“Boss! Everything’s planted! Kerrek!”

“Good! Well done, goblins! Sharan, let’s go!”

“Sha!”

ㅡGoooo.

In the quiet forest, sinister monsters of flora emerged.

Let’s show them the power of plant weapons.