Chapter 181

Chapter 181

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 181: This Is Cavalry (2)

“Wow!”

The training was going smoother than expected.

The intelligence of the Lamias was higher than anticipated. They executed exactly as I instructed. I had thought they were slightly less capable than humans, but seeing this, they seem quite comparable.

In fact, the intelligence of primitive humans wasn’t much different from that of modern humans. It was kind of like that, wasn’t it? They lived in the jungle, but there didn’t seem to be a big difference in intelligence from humans.

“Then I’ll do it again! To your positions!”

“Kyaaa! To your positions!”

“To your positions! Move!”

—Swish!

At my command, the goblins charged forward about 3 meters, and the Lamias that were halted moved to the back.

“Ke, keurrk…!”

“Kerrruk!”

“Keurk! Keurk!”

At the same time, the goblins burst out laughing.

“Buril, how was it? Was your heart all tight and tense?”

“Kerruk! Master! It was terrifying! They, they, they all charged at once with spears… Kerruk! I almost peed myself from fear!”

Buril was evidently terrified, trembling uncontrollably.

“Kid. Still, you held up well?”

I watched as the line of Lamia lancers charged en masse and stopped about 3 meters ahead.

It’s naturally terrifying.

“But don’t worry. It’s just training. And Buril, there’s nothing better for building courage.”

“Kerrruk! My heart’s gonna burst, Master!”

“It’s necessary training. Carry it out!”

“Keryaak!”

It’s training that can also built the goblins’ courage. While they were cracking their heads, the Lamias regrouped on the other side.

“Regroup! Everyone, in line!”

Sasunall reported.

They really followed commands well. Controlling female monsters really hit the spot. Easier than humans.

“Then let’s conduct the training one more time! Massively!”

—Creak!

At my command, the Lamias shielded their upper bodies with shields, tucking long spears at their sides and aiming forward!

“Pay attention to stop at the designated position! Three! Two! One! Charge!”

And the moment I gave the command!

—Sararararak!

—Sararararak!

—Sararararak!

The Lamia lancers skillfully maneuvered their serpentine lower halves, launching a massive charge.

“Oh…!”

Watching the Lamias keep pace and move with precision on either side was satisfying. It was thrilling. The shield-covered upper bodies and the spears aimed straight ahead…!

This is indeed the ultimate cavalry!

“Stop!!!”

At the right moment, I observed and gave the command to stop.

—Pffsst!

The Lamias immediately braked and came to a halt.

“Kyaa! Impressive!”

A perfect emergency stop.

This was a different dimension from human cavalry. Unlike human cavalry, which required the training and controlling of horses, Lamias could move their lower halves at will.

Their intelligence was also similar to that of humans. Not only was changing direction easy, but emergency stopping was flawless too.

Having such a cavalry at my disposal, even if it were to clash with a human army, using the Lamias effectively could definitely push them back.

“Kerruk…!”

Anyway, they stopped perfectly, about 3~4 meters in front of the goblin formation.

“Good! You’ve completed it splendidly, Lamias! Now, let’s move on to the next training!”

Today, there’s no time for anything else.

We could only conduct Lamia training.

“Lady Juria, please watch closely from the side. After I conduct the training, you will have to train them based on that.”

“Yes. After all, I lead these warriors. I will train them personally.”

“Memorize this well. Proper training is necessary to subjugate other Lamia tribes.”

“Huhuhu, yes, of course.”

The next training involved maneuvering around the formation and striking.

“Everyone! Lady Juria! Look closely at me! The training we are about to do involves maneuvering and striking! If the enemy’s formation is as solid as it is now, it would be impossible to break through from the front!”

“We can break it.”

Sasunall contradicted my explanation. She possessed the confidence of a seasoned warrior, yet she didn’t fully grasp formations.

“Then let’s say there’s an easier way to break it. Watch this.”

I position myself directly across from the formation and picked up a spear!

And!

“From now on, I am a Lamia! Imagine that as you watch!”

—Fwah!

I charged straight ahead!

Of course, not directly towards the formation. I veered significantly, moving towards the formation’s flank.

“Kraaaa!”

I charged at the goblin on the edge, screaming!

“Ke, keurrk?!”

The goblin, startled, cried out. If I were the enemy, I would have turned my spear. That would initiate the collapse of their formation. After approaching, I grabbed the goblin’s shoulder and shook it while shouting.

“In this way! The training is to turn to the side and strike together! Do you understand!”

“Understood!”

“Kyaaa!”

“Kyaa!”

The Lamias responded with spirited cries. What else could you do? We had to practice.

“Everyone, to your positions! And please, move in a wedge formation when moving.”

“Wedge?”

“Like this.”

I drew a diagram on the ground.

“Understood!”

The intelligent Lamias formed a wedge.

“Then commence the maneuver! Just stop in front of the target without actually attacking!”

“Kyaaaa!”

—Sarararak!

The Lamias executed a flanking maneuver in a wedge formation very skillfully. They spread out to avoid overlapping each other’s tails. Accustomed to group hunting, the Lamias immediately adapted this technique.

The Mongolian warriors were similar. Having lived a nomadic life from childhood, they possessed transcendent riding and cooperative skills.

Training them as warriors would have been very easy.

“Keryaaaaak!”

Soon, the Lamias who had maneuvered widely stopped at the side of the goblin formation.

“Perfect…!”

With only Lamias, everything was possible!

That’s how I spent the entire day training the Lamias. It looks like I’d personally direct them until tomorrow, then have Juria take over the training from the next day.

But really, it was good that our forces have increased, but the Lamias ate a ton. The saying that cavalry were money-eating horses wasn’t for nothing. The muscles and strength coming from their long serpentine lower bodies require a lot of food.

The next morning, they began making something similar to haystacks early on. Since the area was surrounded by plants, there was no issue with materials, and they could quickly make everything. These haystacks were then set up in jungle areas densely filled with various plants.

They targeted the enemy forces that entered the jungle. Yesterday’s training was conducted in a clearing near the dungeon, but today it will be in the jungle.

“Sasunall. Today’s training involves knocking down all the haystacks we’ve set up in the jungle with spears. Can you do it?”

“Of course.”

In fact, having a senior warrior commanding on the front lines is crucial.

“Skillfully avoid the jungle’s terrain features while driving a spear into the target, and then pull out a sword to devastate them. It’s a kind of raid.”

Human cavalry, when they lost their charge in melee, became sitting ducks. Perhaps, they should be called ‘donkey knights.’ In such cases, the knights fight dismounted.

But Lamias were different.

The massive charge was over? They could pull out their swords and fight right there. Their tails were covered with scales, so they were safe. Their bellies were exposed, but that could be solved with belly armor.

“The position is over there, so take the Lamias and check it out. After finding the right spot, carry out the attack. Once everything is done, I’ll check the condition of the haystacks. It’s a tactic to quickly annihilate large numbers of enemies… Please take it as seriously as possible. That’s how we can conquer this world.”

“Trust me alone.”

It’s because I gave them the White Stuff that they listened so well.

“Then find the haystacks! You can start after I’ve completely disappeared!”

After saying this, I led a few of my subordinates to where the haystacks were set up. Then, along with Vanessa, I climbed a tree to watch how the Lamias would react.

“Really amazing.”

“Yes? Lady Vanessa?”

“I think it’s clear they possess military talent. Watching them devise such tactics and operations as soon as the Lamias appear convinces me of it.”

A truly amazed expression.

“That’s just basic knowledge. It’s common sense.”

It’s not that I had a particular talent.

It’s just that I knew a bit more because I was from the modern era. They obeyed better due to the Womb Seal Engraving and my control. Training against humans wouldn’t be like this.

And my strategies worked primarily because the enemy lacked information about me and because they were sitting ducks.

If I were to command a unit in battle outside this jungle among humans? Then I didn’t think I could achieve much. I might be able to lead a small unit, but anything beyond that would be a complete mess.

“Really… I think we might even be able to conquer the human world.”

“I hope so. It would be great if you could hope so too, Lady Vanessa.”

“…”

Vanessa didn’t respond, but she seemed to agree. After all, she’s a demon. My success would benefit her too.

—Sararak.

“Ah, it seems they’re coming.”

“I need to take a good look.”

I could sense the Lamias around. The scouting Lamias had found the enemy straw dummies. After assessing the situation, they began to move stealthily, looking for the optimal route of attack.

As they continued to scout the area, the Lamias began to gather at a specific spot.

And then.

“Kyaaaaaa!”

With Sasunall’s cry, the Lamias wielding spears launched a unified sarararak charge. Their serpentine lower halves flexibly and skillfully navigated the jungle terrain, propelling their bodies forward, and thus.

—Kugugugugung!

—Kugugugugung!

—Kugugugugung!

The Lamia cavalry swept through the straw dummy area. The haystacks hit by the spears literally exploded, were impaled, or torn apart and sent flying.

“Kyaaaaa!”

—Sreung!

Simultaneously, the Lamias wielding iron swords I had provided cut down the remaining straw dummies, cleaning up after the massive charge. The slicing that followed the charge was enough to disorient anyone.

“Very well done, Lamias!”

—Clap clap clap clap!

I couldn’t help but clap and be amazed.

Good.

Very good.

You never knew what might happen next. Angels might invade. So, I needed to quickly expand my forces and increase my power.

With the Lamia cavalry, it was possible.

I could smash the orcs living in the neighboring village right now, subjugate the races hiding in various parts of the jungle, whether they were Lamias or Dark Elves, and simply break them all under my rule.

It’s for this training.

“The best warriors! You, Lamias, are the best warriors!”

I came down from the tree and enthusiastically clapped, praising them.

“Kyaaa…”

The previously spirited Lamias blushed and became shy. Let’s continue to build up their training level a bit more before launching a conquest war against the forest tribes.