Chapter 304

Chapter 304

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 304: Stop Ganging Up On Me! (8)

A dark night had descended.

ㅡGrooooowll.

The plants of the Demon Realm, emerging from the ground, swayed their heads with a strange noise. They acted more like animals than plants. Their petals, almost like heads, looked up at the sky, scattering a wailing sound.

“Ha ha ha ha ha!”

I laughed as I watched them too.

Seen from here, it was quite a spectacle. The path in the middle of the mountain. Those demonic creatures were lined up on both sides of the road.

It really felt like a defense game, didn’t it? Whoever tried to cross this path would certainly not be safe. I prayed that this setup would prove effective. If it was, defending mountainous areas will be easier in the future.

ㅡVwoosh!

At that moment, Serinu, who had gone scouting, returned.

“Hey, Serinu. How is it?”

“I see fire. They’re camping right now.”

“Distance?”

“A bit far… If they start moving again in the morning, they’ll probably arrive around the afternoon?”

“Then it’s not feasible to attack from this side.”

“Yeah! I think it’s best to just wait and strike like usual!”

Serinu exclaimed with excitement.

“Wow. So our Serinu can make such a judgment call?”

“Well, I’ve got some experience now. Oh, and they don’t seem to have that many troops. Maybe around 200?”

That’s quite a lot, though.

But it was smaller than usual. With those numbers, there was nothing to worry about. Honestly, it was Baron Helson who was strong.

“I’ve scouted everything.”

Serinu proudly puffed out her chest as she spoke.

“Heh heh heh, our Serinu checked everything thoroughly, huh?”

“Right, aah, ah!”

Feeling playful, I wrapped my left arm around Serinu’s waist and used my right index finger to poke Serinu’s nipple repeatedly.

ㅡPoke, poke.

“Mmmm♥ Getting poked on the nipple feels goooood♥ Ahh♥”

“Like this. Does this feel good?”

“Uh huh…♥”

ㅡPoke, poke.

I poked her nipple with my finger, then rubbed it gently. With only one layer of clothing covering him, I could feel Serinu’s nipple harden through the fabric.

“Quickly… Not just my nipples, poke my clit too♥ I want my clit poked♥”

“No. Not while we’re on a mission.”

“What!?”

I let go of the sulking Serinu.

“You’re mean!”

Pouting, she fixed her clothes with a flushed face. I gave her a comforting pat.

“I’ll do plenty when we’re back. Just wait.”

“U-uhm… Then will you also do tentacle play?”

“What should I do?”

“I want my mouth, nipples, clit, and anus all poked.”

What a pervert!

When I nodded, Serinu said,

“Alright! So the pixies can rest for now, right?”

“Yes. Rest well with the others. Tomorrow, get ready to kill the enemy as planned.”

“Okay!”

I immediately sent the pixies away.

“Buril. Looks like a battle will start around tomorrow afternoon.”

“Kek. So we’ll face tired troops from the march? Then that’s easy pickings. Kekeke.”

“Indeed.”

Marching drained a lot of energy.

“Buril, you go get some rest too.”

“Understood! Kek!”

I looked forward to tomorrow.

“Enemy spotted! They’re all coming, Dark Lord! Baron Myler’s troops are about to enter the underworld!”

“Good job, pixie!”

Hearing the report from the pixie.

“Baron Mellerja’s forces are coming from a different direction. They haven’t even reached the border yet. Judging by their trajectory, they were likely aiming to regroup in our territory.”

“Then we’ll crush them one by one.”

I also listened to Karuti’s report.

Now, let’s just calmly enjoy defeating them individually. We’d break Baron Myler here and then Mellerja after that. Baron Ogonbrite was reported to be coming later, so we wouldn’t worry about him now.

“Alright.”

With our new weapon, the Plant Towers, deployed, we’d use Mandragora in the next battle.

The tactic was simple.

Like when we dealt with Helson, we’d neutralize the enemy’s horses with the lamias once they entered the path, then initiate the fight. As soon as the horses panicked, we’d deploy our goblin infantry at the front.

And as they engaged in battle…

“It’s the Plant Towers’ turn.”

The Plant Towers were lined along the side of the path.

These would play a crucial role.

As soon as our infantry and the enemy infantry collided, the Flytraps would spring up, followed by the concealed Bolt Plants firing seeds in unison.

The Plants were even camouflaged with flowers. The enemies would march right in without a second thought.

Even if our infantry simply held their ground, we could deal significant damage. Let them taste the power of our plant towers attacking from both sides.

Once the angels were deployed, it’d be over.

“Kerk. Are we facing them head-on this time? It’s been a while.”

“Yes. But don’t worry. Your equipment level has improved drastically, so no injuries.”

“Kerk. Yes. Plus, our strength has increased with magic. This is a guaranteed victory.”

The goblins were now heavy infantry. They’re clad in metal like knights, and even their shields were reinforced with iron.

Breaking through such infantry lines wouldn’t be easy.

“Hah!”

ㅡFlash!

I raised both hands, concentrating my magic. A sphere of magic formed in my hands, and I spread it out like mist, buffing my troops.

“Kerk…!”

“Kyararak!”

It was essential to cast a magic buff before battle!

The excited soldiers took quick breaths, brimming with determination.

And as we waited.

Baron Myler’s troops began entering the path. I controlled the Evil Eye, which I’d summoned atop a tree, to watch the scene.

Cavalry, infantry, supply unit, infantry, cavalry – that’s the order they’re moving in. Their equipment? Standard. A minor lord’s army wouldn’t have the best gear.

ㅡStep, step, step.

The baron’s troops steadily advanced under the guidance of the cavalry, oblivious to the Plant Towers along the path. Watching them, I was tempted to activate the towers immediately, but that would wait until combat started.

ㅡGulp.

The enemy soldiers were venturing deeper and deeper.

The supply unit. The supply wagons should be the first target.

“Pixie.”

“Yes…!”

“Go and tell Juria. Attack the supply unit as soon as an opportunity arises. We’ll launch our assault in sync with that signal.”

“Got it…!”

With resolve, the pixie flew off quickly. Let’s start by taking down their horses.

Not long after.

ㅡKyaaaaah!

The attack of the Lamia cavalry finally began.

“Hiiihiiihiiing!”

“Hiiing!”

As the Lamias roared, the panicked horses went berserk.

“W-What’s going on?!”

“Kyahaahaahak!”

“It’s a monster!”

ㅡThud!

At the same time, the heavy Lamia cavalry struck the side of the marching formation with precision! They smashed into the enemy’s supply unit!

“Kyahaahaahak!”

They were incredibly brave! Each Lamia charged powerfully, and after fulfilling their purpose, they drew their swords and wreaked havoc on the battlefield.

“Argh! Aaahhh!”

“Aaaah!”

“What the hell is this?!”

“Kyahaahaahak!”

Caught off guard, the soldiers and horses ran wild. Some tried to resist, but the Lamias were fully armored. Their attacks had no effect, and with the size difference, they were countered and fell.

Now was the time!

“Buril! Block the path!”

“Kerrruuuuuk!”

Immediately, I deployed the goblin heavy infantry!

ㅡRustle!

My soldiers, who had been hiding in the bushes, orderly descended the slope, forming a formation on the path.

“W-What’s that?!”

“What’s going on in the back?!”

“Don’t worry about it! We’re under attack! Combat formation! Combat formation! Let the rear units handle the situation in the back!”

The sergeant of the lead unit shouted.

“Ugh!”

It seemed they were regaining some order as the soldiers pointed their spears and shields, forming a formation. These troops managed to shake off the confusion quickly, at least those at the front. The rear was still in chaos.

In any case, I advanced the goblin infantry.

“Lilriel, when I give the signal, take flight.”

“Understood! So I’m to destroy the enemy infantry again?”

“Exactly.”

While they’re struggling against my goblins, the angels would launch a black flame attack at them from behind. This would cause them to collapse and retreat in disarray.

By then, the Lamias would have already cleared the path. But, of course, there’s no escape route.

The only thing awaiting them was the Plant Towers.

“Damn it!”

The veteran sergeant Barik, who had served Baron Myler’s army for a long time, cursed. Judging from the atmosphere, an ambush seemed to have struck the rear.

He needed to respond somehow, but enemy troops had appeared right in front of him. They had fallen perfectly into the ambush.

The enemies were advancing. In this situation, turning back would be suicide. The rear units would handle the back; for now, he had to fight the infantry in front of him!

“Idiots! Raise your shields and ready your spears! Combat positions!”

“S-Sergeant Barik!”

“What?!”

“Something’s wrong! Look at them!”

“What?”

Barik looked up at the enemy troops again. They were heavily armored infantry, plain as day. Winning would be difficult. But if they didn’t engage, they’d be slaughtered.

Then…

“What?”

For a moment, he glimpsed their faces… something seemed… strange.

“Bird? Mosquito?”

They wore iron masks resembling long beaks. Seeing that, a shiver of unknown fear crept over him. Come to think of it, they all looked identical, clad in unified armor.

Each and every one of those heavy infantry soldiers.

And even the iron masks were the same.

“They’re dangerous.”

Barik thought so, but there was nothing he could do but fight. If the rear units stabilized the situation, he might be able to retreat somehow.

The vanguard would be annihilated, but it couldn’t be helped.

Suddenly.

ㅡKyaaahaaak!

ㅡKerrrruuk!

ㅡKyaaahaaak!

The enemy heavy infantry let out monstrous cries.

ㅡWhoosh!

They charged forward, brandishing steel spears!

And at high speed!

“W-What?!”

Barik was horrified.

Those heavily armored infantry soldiers were sprinting forward at high speed, thrusting their spears with perfect formation, not even an inch out of line. How much training had they undergone? They maintained their formation precisely as they advanced with full force.

If they collided… the front line would be completely crushed!

“Raise your shields! Raise your shields!”

“Aaaah!”

“Aaah!”

Terrified, the vanguard soldiers abandoned their spears and grabbed their shields. And after just a few seconds…

ㅡCrash!

ㅡBoom!

ㅡCrunch!

The enemy heavy infantry collided, breaking through their shields and skewering their bodies.

“Kerruk!”

Only then did Barik get a closer look at the enemy. Green-skinned monsters with devilish iron masks laughed at the humans.

“Monsters…!”

They were an army of monsters.

ㅡWhoosh!

Simultaneously, a sinister light shot down from the sky. Something was casting a terrifying spell upon them.

“Even angels are here…!”

Something was terribly wrong.