Chapter 369

Chapter 369

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 369: End Of The Expedition (6)

The jungle expedition came to an end.

All that was left was to observe Juria would deal with matters as queen for a while, and then would return at the appropriate time. And while returning, if we farmed a large number of monster recruits, we’d achieve 100% of the achievements and go back.

Both the Dark Elves and the Lamia had increased their troop size.

If we added the numbers of Goblins, Imps, and Kobolds, we’d have a force that’s about the size of a small brigade. To go from starting with a squad to rising to a brigade… my growth was truly delightful.

If I had reached the level of a brigade commander, I could almost be called a Demon King. Do you know how difficult it was to command thousands of standing troops?

Thinking that, I went to find Juria.

“Lady Juria. Now that you’ve become queen, you need to handle matters worthy of that position.”

“Yes, I understand.”

“Classify the remaining soldiers and the new soldiers to be recruited. Pick out capable individuals and educate them properly, as you’ll need to set up a governance system for this place, secure communication channels with us, and even arrange for tribute payments.”

“Understood. I’ll handle everything perfectly. But it might take some time.”

“If it seems like it’ll take too long, I’ll depart first, and you can follow later.”

“Ah! That’s! Difficult!”

This was another one of my flaws, but all my female officers really disliked being separated from me.

So, I couldn’t deploy my female officers to various places and use them. As much as I had incredible traits as an Incubus, I also had such drawbacks.

“If it can’t be helped, then there’s no choice. But surely you’re not going to live here forever, Juria? Just finish your tasks properly and come back. It’s not like I’d leave you behind.”

“That… Yes. Understood. If it’s delayed, I’ll stay here, finish everything, and then depart.”

“I’ll leave you with reliable subordinates.”

There was no other way.

Now, the Count and the Angels were my adversaries. I needed to return to my territory as quickly as possible and prepare for that. And as for the Elves, another race… Vera said she’d try to negotiate well, so I’d leave it to her for now.

I just needed to focus on crushing the Count and the Angels.

Once I dealt with those two, half of the Middle Realm would fall into my grasp.

“Hehehe.”

Of course, beyond this kingdom, there were foreign countries too. But once I unified this kingdom, they wouldn’t be a match for me.

If I seduced and made all the Angels who came to invade the Middle Realm mine? How many bombers would that be? Humans, with their inferior technology compared to the Demon Realm, would never be able to compete.

Even now, with the Angel forces being small, the Count, the strongest noble, was struggling. Foreign countries would be the same.

If I kept increasing my strength like that… I could even keep the Demon Realm in check, and someday, I might even rule it.

“Master? You seem to be in a good mood, Shasha.”

“Because we’re going back now.”

“Shasha is going back?”

“Yeah.”

Sharan made a slightly disappointed expression.

“Why? Did you enjoy it here, Sharan?”

“It was fun. But we have a lot to do back home, so let’s go back quickly!”

“Hehehe, let’s do that, you pretty thing.”

“Shasha…”

I stroked Sharan’s head.

“I liked it because it reminded me a lot of when it was just Master, Sharan, Buril, and Imsoong…”

“Sharan.”

Maybe Sharan liked that life better… but there’s no helping it.

“I’ll make sure you live a much better and more comfortable life in the future!”

“I like that so much!”

“Then, Juria! Finish quickly and come back!”

“Ugh…! Yes!”

I stroked Juria’s head, who was waving her hand as if she was sad, and turned away.

Since it ended up taking more time, I left Juria and her guards behind and returned first. Juria was smart. She’d finish everything quickly and come back. So, there was no need to worry.

“Alright, alright! Nekri! Control the Dark Elves properly! Serinu! Keep a close watch from above!”

“Yes!”

“Okay!”

The long procession of Dark Elves that I had now subjugated continued. There were so many of them. It was only natural since we emptied out the village and the capital.

I had also made sure to gather supplies and valuables. With all the wealth and stored food we had taken, there wouldn’t be any problems on the way back.

“Hmm.”

First, I’d send all the surviving Dark Elf males and married women to the territory of the former Helson Barony. If I purged all the males because I couldn’t control them, the pureblood Dark Elves would be almost extinct.

Since I was not interested in married women or mothers anyway, I’d tell them to live together in peace.

From now on, they’d live as my people in the Helson Barony.

Of course, the young and beautiful Dark Elves would become my soldiers. With the queen, the sorceress, the great warrior, and the soldiers this time… I had gained a lot of high-quality troops.

—Thump, thump.

As we marched on.

“Alright, alright! Buril! Harvest the recruits!”

“Keryaaaaaak!”

I also focused on harvesting recruits.

Like spreading a net across the sky, we moved in a long horizontal line at certain intervals, receiving scout reports from the Pixies, and abducting all the monsters in our path.

“Keruk! Keryaaaaaak!”

“Grrrruk!”

The wild monsters were no match for my subordinates.

My subordinates were more violent, had better specs, and sharper senses. Every time a squad runs, new recruits were captured, screaming and strung together like dried fish.

“Keruk, keruk! Master! We’ve caught all the Goblins in no time! Ah, but the little ones are so small, they look like kids!”

“You’re just big, you idiot. Hehehe, anyway, treat them all well and be careful not to kill them.”

“Of course! We’ll never let our recruits die!”

Buril and all my subordinates were gleefully carrying out their abduction spree. When a large number of new recruits come in, the senior members got more comfortable and their authority was established.

And the existing junior members could also take on the role of seniors by receiving new juniors.

They’d be happier than anyone.

“Ah! Hey!”

“Oh, Serinu, what is it?”

“There’s a Pixie village over there!”

“Serinu! Go and take charge! Bring the Pixies here! Take as many items as you need for gifts!”

“Got it! Let’s go, everyone!”

—Whoosh!

At Serinu’s shout, all the Pixies flew off at once.

“Wow.”

As the troop size increased and the commanders grew, everyone knew what to do and carried out their tasks without being told. Was this what they called economies of scale?

“Being a Demon King definitely requires many capable subordinates.”

There was a reason why things like the Four Heavenly Kings existed.

With just four reliable generals, there was nothing to fear. Look, Buril and Serinu were bringing in the Goblins and Pixies on their own, weren’t they?

“Tsssh!”

“Grrr! Orcs! Master!”

“Immediately form an encirclement and hunt them down!”

“Got it! Grrr!”

Although Orcs appeared…

—Swish, swish, swish!

The Kobolds quickly formed a battle line… no, before they could even form it, the Kobold spearmen engaged the Orcs one-on-one and finished them off.

—Thwack!

They wielded their spears like ghosts, turning them into skewers.

“Gyusat!”

Wow, the Kobolds are now defeating Orcs one-on-one? Well, the Orcs were only holding clubs. The Kobolds had received professional spear training, so it’s only natural.

“Good job! Kobolds! You defeated the Orcs one-on-one! You’re the best!”

“Gyusasat! Did you see that! We’re stronger than Orcs!”

“Gyusaaaaat!”

It was like a festival!

As we advanced, recruiting new soldiers along the way…

“Grararak! Dark Elves!”

“Shooooooo! Master! What on earth!”

We arrived at our mid-save point.

Juragi and Hookbeak greeted us.

“Hey. Long time no see. You saw them all, right? They’ve all become my subordinates. We’re going to rest here, so prepare for that.”

“To make them all your subordinates…! As expected! You are indeed the Demon King! Shooooooo!”

Juragi wiggled his body, clasping his hands together, and flattered me. This Lizardman had his cute moments.

“Don’t just admire, pack your bags, you idiot. You’re coming with us now.”

“Are we abandoning this place now? Shuwak.”

“Yeah. There’s a better place. You’ll now be managing the Helson Barony in the human lands.”

The Helson Barony was currently in complete ruins due to the Dimensional Beasts running rampant.

We’d place the Dark Elf refugees, Lizardmen, and Hobgoblins here. We’d have them gradually manage the city, farm, and rebuild it.

And later, well.

If we accepted humans too, wouldn’t it naturally become a village where monsters and humans coexisted? As a Demon King, I had such a vision.

“Shooooooo! Welcome the Master! Commence!”

“Shuwak, shuwak!”

The Lizardmen made preparations according to Juragi’s orders. The Goblins, Imps, and Kobolds were trying to set up tents. We would rest here for a day and then go together.

“Ah, Buril! Goblins, manage the new recruits! Gather them and control them well! Imps and Kobolds, set up the tents!”

“Keruk! Got it, Master!”

We were currently marching, and the new recruits were just tied up and moving, so we hadn’t been able to cast domination spells on them yet. If we cast domination spells every time we captured them, we’d have to stop all the time.

The Goblins were just shouting and dragging the mindless wild monsters with ropes like slaves. There was an old movie called Apocalypto, and it reminded me of that.

“Gather them well! We’re going to cast domination spells now!”

Anyway, we’ve arrived at the base, so we can start casting domination spells on them all. Thinking about casting them on all those monsters already makes me happy.

So many new recruits.

I felt like a battalion commander at a recruit training center.

“Keryak! Come here!”

The Goblins shouted at the new recruits and pulled the ropes, controlling them, and I approached them.

“Keruk…!”

A terrified, weak Goblin looked up at me.

—Thwack.

I placed my hand on his head.