Chapter 184

Chapter 184

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 184: This Is Cavalry (5)

“Sssssss!”

“Sssssss?!”

From the side, the Lamia cavalry charged. The orcs, realizing this, turned pale and screamed in terror.

“Sssssssss!”

Quite naturally, the orcs fell into a panic and tried to flee, pushing each other into utter chaos.

At that scene—

—Thudding sounds!

“Kyahahahaha!”

The Lamia cavalry swept through like a refreshing tempest.

“Sssss!”

—Boom!

A bursting sound of flesh being torn apart filled the air.

The orcs, pierced by lances, flew into the sky. The substantial weight of the Lamias concentrated at the tip of the lance; upon collision, bodies were torn apart, utterly devastated in a spray of death.

“Oh…!”

I couldn’t help but purely admire that scene.

Was this the power of cavalry?

Was this really the power of cavalry!

The power was on a different level from infantry! If the conditions were right, this ultimate power could annihilate an enemy unit…!

“Hammer and anvil!”

A splendid example of hammer and anvil tactics. The infantry acted as the anvil, while the cavalry, like a hammer, struck from the side!

“Ssssss!”

“Kyaaaah!”

“Kyaaa!”

The enemy, being orcs, were easily overwhelmed.

“Oh, my.”

“Shaaa…”

“How could this be?”

Vanessa nodded, but the other royal guards seemed quite surprised. They probably thought the same as me.

Humans, too, would seldom see a cavalry unit single-handedly slaughter an enemy unit. This was a rare sight.

—Chop chop chop!

But that’s not all.

“Draw your swords!”

“Kyahahaha!”

After the grand charge, the Lamias drew their swords and slaughtered the panicked orcs.

—Whirling sound!

Not only that, but they also frantically shook their snake tails, tripping the orcs. This havoc followed the charge.

The lance cavalry converted to sword cavalry without any issues in mobility.

Who could possibly stop this?

“Perfect! Absolutely perfect!”

If they were fighting humans, it wouldn’t have been this easy! Humans would have a commander, after all!

But.

That was outside of the forest. That’s the story of field battles in the human world. This was the jungle. There’s no information about me here. In such a state, this kind of tactic would work perfectly a few times…!

However, we shouldn’t be overconfident. After using it a few times early on, humans would start to prepare. But then, I could just switch tactics!

“Wooooooooo!”

Morale boiling over, confidence bursting forth. I released that feeling in a roar!

“We shall be the rulers of this jungle! All troops, break the formation! Slaughter the remaining orcs!”

“Krrrrrk!”

“Grgrgrgrgr!”

My speech ignited their fighting spirit, and my subordinates released their primal trap as they broke formation. Primal violence exploding right after victory.

“Krak!”

The goblins immediately pursued the orcs, who were trying to flee in teams of three.

“Goblins, take on one in threes! Imps, attack in teams of six! Royal guards, charge!”

“Grgrgrgrgr!”

The orcs had already lost their will to fight.

“Sssssss!”

They simply ran in panic. Such enemies were just easy prey.

Running away in battle by showing their backs?

That meant death.

I did not bother to intervene.

There’s no need for me, the Demon King, to fight on the front lines. If necessary, I would fight, but now was the time to manage my troops for a clean sweep.

“Shaa… Master. The Lamias are more formidable than expected.”

“Right? Wasn’t it good to bring them in?”

“Yes, Master.”

Sharan too was admiring the rampaging Lamias. It’s incredible how beings with snake lower bodies can exert such strong power due to just that.

“It’s truly amazing. That the Lamias are of this level…”

“Hehe, isn’t it surprising?”

“If this is the case-”

“We could sweep away an unsuspecting human unit as well.”

“…”

Vanessa nodded solemnly.

“But as you know, it would be difficult to use them in open fields. It would be risky to overestimate their capability.”

“Don’t worry. I’m aware of that.”

Right now, we’re living in the jungle, so we used jungle tactics.

“It’s amazing. I didn’t expect the Lamias to be this strong.”

Lumica, too, covered her mouth in astonishment as she looked at the scene.

“Hehe, Lumica is strong near the water, isn’t she?”

“Huhuhu, is that so?”

Anyway.

“Let’s go.”

The field was quickly being cleared. The orcs were falling, and we had no casualties on our side.

It was our complete victory.

“Cease combat! We have won! You have completely crushed the orcs with your hands! Kaaaah!”

“Krrrrk!”

“Grk!”

With the victory declaration, a frenzied cheer erupted. I briefly gave a speech to boost my subordinates’ morale, then ordered the cleanup of the battlefield.

“Rest will be taken back home! Clean up the corpses and loot! The orcs’ bones and flesh will be our food!”

“Krk!”

“And the injured, gather! If you think you’re hurt, come here! Squad leaders, check for injuries and send them this way!”

“Krrrk!”

First, we needed to check for the injured.

“Sisters, gather! We need to treat the injured.”

As I called out, the resting nuns approached.

“Sisters. You learned healing before, right? Please treat anyone who is injured.”

“Ha… It’s tough because I used a lot of magic power, so I need a little rest…”

I said to Irene, who requested a rest.

“Sister Irene, you will face one hour of sanctified torture if you rest now.”

“What?!”

“If you don’t follow orders on the battlefield, you will be punished. You can rest later, so please treat the injured first.”

“Just, wait a minute…!”

“If you don’t follow orders, it’s collective responsibility, hehe.”

“Kyaa!”

Reika quickly covered Irene’s mouth.

“Hey. Can you go easy on us? We fought hard, too.”

“Understood. I’ll forgive you after seeing Reika’s face. But on the battlefield, you must absolutely obey my orders. Got it?”

“…Yes.”

Reika nodded her head.

As they did so, the squad leaders brought the injured to our side. Most of the injured were goblin shield bearers who had blocked the orcs’ charge with their shields but still suffered bruises on their arms from the impact.

“Stretch out your arm here, goblin.”

“…Krk.”

—Flaring.

My proud Dark Nuns applied healing to the goblins’ arms. The magic power seeped in, healing the bruises.

I surveyed the battlefield.

“The heat of battle.”

All my subordinates were moving sluggishly, breathing heavily.

Should we rest for about 10 minutes before cleaning up?

Just as I was considering this.

“Krk! Master! I’m hungry after the fight!”

Buril approached, shouting.

“Krrrrk!”

“Fresh meat! The kids want fresh meat! Krk!”

“Kyaaah!”

Goblins agreeing and my subordinates looking this way.

“Are you guys hungry!”

“Kyaaah!”

“Grk!”

“Then eat! Eat the fresh meat of the orcs! We’ll clean up after eating!”

—Kyaaah!

Immediately, my subordinates split open the bellies of the fallen orcs. Direct from the battlefield, fresh meat…!

“This is what you call Rocket Fresh!!!”

But seeing the Lamias taking out organs to eat was kind of scary.

After the battle ended and we had rested and cleaned up, what next? Naturally, it was time for plundering. We went to the orc homes and ransacked their storerooms.

“Kya! These brats had quite a stash!”

Orcs lived in huts and knew how to stockpile resources. We found simple tools and food as we raided the tribe.

“We should take all of this too.”

But maybe it would be better to camp here tonight in this tribe? Everyone’s tired from fighting, and it would be dangerous to go back with the spoils now.

Alright.

Let’s rest here tonight and then go.

“This brat.”

“Sister Reika?”

“You fought better than expected.”

“Of course, I have to fight well. The lives of my family depend on my command.”

“…”

“I always say, to keep my family well, I have to do well.”

With that said.

“That thought is still the same.”

Reika looked at me with a peculiar gaze and said,

“Is there a problem?”

“No. Just give orders if you have any.”

“Hehe, yes.”

It was clear she had fallen for me, heart and soul.

“More importantly, Lilriel! Lilriel, come here!”

“Hah!”

“Why didn’t you do anything during the fight!”

Lilriel had only held a sword and posed at the back during the battle, not actively participating!

What, a soldier from the High Heavens, so they’re supposed to be damn good at fighting, but why not fight!

“You, uncivilized ones fighting amongst yourselves, I need not intervene…!”

“One hour of sanctified torture as punishment!”

“Why, why!”

“Fight harder! Angels are known to fight well!”

“How can I fight well without divine power…!”

“One more hour added! Just prepare for it, I’ll spare no mercy!”

“Ah…!”

I planned to use a dildo made by the pixies on her for two hours of anal punishment. Anyway, we quickly transformed the orc hut village into a campsite and lit a bonfire as the sun slowly set.

“Today! Everyone did very well! Because we all moved as one, we were able to annihilate the orc tribe without a single death! You all certainly deserve a reward! Goblins, line up!”

“Krk!”

“Let’s start with a shot of magic power injection!”

“Krrrrk!”

To the rejoicing goblins.

—Poke.

Just as I was about to start infusing magic power,

“Krk…! Krrk! This, this strange sensation…!”

“Uh?!”

The first goblin burst out!

“What the hell!”

Had he finally reached that realm?!

—Pokepokepokepoke.

As I swiftly infused magic power to check,

“Krk! Lord Buril! Lord Demon King! Words are coming out! Krrk!”

“Kyaaah!”

One by one, the goblins started speaking…!