02x19 - The Signal to Begin the Banquet

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I made a crystal orb using Beretta's
Chaos Core as a reference,

and Treyni-san inhabited it, soul and all.

Then I enveloped it in aura equivalent
to the holy energy in it.

I placed the complete Chaos Core

inside a doll made from the Dryas,
Treyni-san's original body.

Thank you, Great Rimuru.

I've successfully evolved
into a Dryas Doll Dryad.

Now I can accompany
Lady Ramiris without any concerns.

So Treyni can move around freely now?

And she can leave the Forest of Jura now?!

Yeah. Walpurgis is held in a
specially prepared dimension,

and there's a chance Treyni-san
wouldn't be able to enter it,

so it's just in case.

That's great, Treyni!

Yes, Lady Ramiris.

Thus our preparations steadily continue.

The Demon Lords' banquet,
Walpurgis, is this evening.

The time has finally come
to settle all of our scores.

That Time I Got
Reincarnated as a Slime

Episode : The Signal to Begin the Banquet

The venue has been created at the
entrance to the Great Forest of Jura.

Okay.

Our quick-footed Lycanthrope
soldiers, disguised as refugees,

will pretend to flee while luring
the enemy into Geld's trap,

where we will round them all up.

The barren wasteland that was once my home,

the ruins of the former Orc Kingdom of Orbic,

will soon become a graveyard
for Clayman's forces.

So a nation that fell
victim to Clayman's scheme

will be the site of the final battle...

What goes around comes around, huh?

Yes.

We have seen all there is to
see of the enemy's strength.

Our victory is assured.

But the battle hasn't even started yet!

You're awfully confident, aren't you?

When you awakened,

I acquired the gift of my
unique skill "Born Leader."

It allows me to read the enemy's every
move as clearly as the flow of a river.

Sheesh...

Well, I guess that's Benimaru all over.

On that note, I've come up with a strategy.

What is it?

Given the occasion,

I thought we could destroy Clayman's castle
that is said to lie beyond the mist.

Given what occasion?

That seems kinda dangerous.

Not to worry.

Soei and Hakuro will be
the ones to infiltrate it.

They are both eager to—

Wait, Brother!

Okay... What is it, Shuna?

Do you even have to ask?

The Demon Lord Clayman has a very dangerous
power that allows him to control others!

What if he took control of Soei or Hakuro?

He won't. They're not going to—

No!

If you insist on doing this...

I will go, as well.

Whoa, hang on!

That is my decision, Great Rimuru.

Please grant me permission to deploy.

I don't want to send Shuna
right into danger...

But...

He's right that our best chance to att*ck
Clayman's castle is while he's away.

Great Rimuru.

You need not worry.

I will protect Princess Shuna myself.

I will be there, as well.

It is possible Lord Carrion is being
held in the enemy's castle keep.

It seems an investigation is necessary.

Great Rimuru, I'm angry, too.

I'm struggling to suppress my desire
to see Clayman pay for his actions!

O-Okay, okay. I know how you feel.

All right. I'll allow you to join them.

Thank you!

Shuna's safety is your top priority.

Got it?

Thank you for accommodating
Shuna's selfish whims.

I can transport, so if there's
any trouble, I'll be fine.

True. I would likely be
slower to escape than her.

We have resistance to mind att*cks,

so it's unlikely we would
be in danger regardless,

but with Princess Shuna there,
we have no reason for concern.

As for Lord Carrion, we will decide
what to do once we locate him.

Make sure you're always
aware of what's happening.

Our plan will be set in motion
the moment the new day begins,

right before Walpurgis starts. Got it?

Understood.

Also, there are only Dragon
Faithful among Clayman's forces.

What are Dragon Faithful?

Those who worship Milim, the Dragon Princess.

Hmm... Milim's subordinates, huh?

Wait, I thought she didn't
have subordinates...

So does that mean they just
choose to worship her?

Well, just of them
shouldn't be a problem.

Indeed.

Now, let's get you all ready.

Stay still, okay?

As we planned, Clayman's forces
are being lured into Geld's trap.

We'll find it harder to lose than to win.

This battle is as good as over.

After all this, the enemy
will have no way to recover.

Oh, Miss Albis.

Please call me "Albis," Sir Benimaru.

You're not my subordinate.

Yes, that is true.

But for the moment, we Lycanthropes are
entrusting you with the command of our ranks.

I see.

Very well. For the duration of this campaign,

I appoint you as my aide.

I accept, Sir Benimaru.

That said, there isn't much work left to do.

Our victory is already in sight.

Yes, I agree.

However...

It seems a few powerful
adversaries still remain.

Yes. Once we've grasped the course of events,

we'll send in Geld's team.

Hang on! Let us handle that mission!

Please, Supreme Commander!

This is the Lycanthropes' homeland.

If we let you do everything,
Lord Carrion will be furious with us!

Sir Benimaru, we will entrust
the command of the army to you,

so please give the three of us the order
to eliminate the leader of the enemy army.

Please!

Did you let me take the role of supreme
commander so you could do this?

Oh? Whatever do you mean?

All right.

I had planned to include you
three in the att*ck, anyway.

But if it starts to look like you
can't win, withdraw immediately.

There are some among the enemy ranks
that we cannot be careless with.

Yes, we are aware.

The trap should be activated soon.

What will we do with those
who are caught in the trap?

I'd like to say we'll k*ll them all,

but I'm going to leave that
decision to you Lycanthropes.

What do you mean?

Any who lose the will to defy
us will be taken prisoner.

Great Rimuru most likely intends
to make laborers of them.

You want to rebuild your capital, don't you?

You'll want as many hands as you can get.

He even thought of that?

Even against the henchmen of someone
as cunning as Demon Lord Clayman,

he even thought ahead to what
would follow our victory?

How is he so confident?

Of course, that's only if everything
goes according to plan.

It's time.

Geld, begin.

Understood.

Begin!

Yes, sir!

What's happening?!

Is this...

That was too close!

Don't let a single man escape!

Yeah, we know!

Vortex Crash!

Sir Gabiru, you're so awesome!

Hey, watch it!

I didn't expect it to be this one-sided...

We've won.

That was truly brilliant.

Of course.

That's exactly why we can't get careless.

I'm just going to do my job.

Albis, Suphia, Phobio,
the Three Beastketeers...

I permit the three of you to act on your own.

Go and defeat the enemy leader!

I've been waiting for you to say that!

We finally get to bust some heads!

I can smell the bastards who framed me.

I'm going after them.

Then I will go, as well. We leave
the rest to you, Sir Benimaru.

Go!

Yes, sir!

We shall assist you, Lady Suphia!

Oh, Gabiru! Thanks a lot!

You might end up drawing
the short straw, though.

No matter!

Boys, prepare yourselves!

Yes, sir!

Father Middray, this looks bad.

We're clearly fighting a losing battle.

We thought we'd gotten the jump on them,

but once it started, we were already behind.

Weak...

They are too weak.

Are the Demon Lord Clayman's
men truly this weak?!

No, no! They're really not!

The enemy just had a better strategy!

Fool!

When they use underhanded strategies,

we need only break through them by force!

That might work for personal
feuds and quarrels,

but victory in a w*r between armies this
size comes down to leadership skills!

The enemy this time had a trap ready
for us. Of course they'll win.

Hmph! No need to tell me that.

Anyone could figure that out just by looking!

More importantly—

I know.

They are strong.

This isn't what I wanted, but if they're
coming for us, we have no choice.

We'll take them on.

You're really into this...

Understood, Father.

Gotcha.

Hey there. You took great care
of me last time we met...

Tear the Teardrop and
Footman the Angry Pierrot.

What's this? Well, if it isn't Sir Phobio!

Sir Phobio, the guy who failed
to become a Demon Lord!

Sir Phobio, the guy who lost to Lady Milim!

Back then...

You did such a good job for us! Thank you!

Glad to see you remember me.

I would've felt bad if you never
even knew why I k*lled you.

What's this? Why in the world is he so angry?

What a mystery.

What is this fool so angry about?

Why? Why? I wonder why?

His outrage is certainly delicious,

but I see no reason why the two
of us should have to be k*lled.

Right? Right?

Shut up!

I know I was an idiot to let you trick me,

but idiots don't need a reason to get even!

Wow, you want to fight us?

But you're so weak. Don't hurt yourself.

Don't say that, Tear.

Sir Phobio did his best to come
up with a joke and make us laugh.

He's fast!

Well, well...

Long time no see, Footman.

Do you remember me?

I believe you are the Orc General, yes?

Goodness, how impressive you look now!

Sir Benimaru ordered me
to come and assist you.

Thanks, Geld! I appreciate it!

They should be worthy prey for me.

Reporting!

Suphia, the White Tiger Claw of the Three
Beastketeers, has been spotted at our rear!

And Phobio, the Black Leopard Fang,
is in the forest to the east!

What? The Three Beastketeers?!

What now? I guess we'll have to
rely on Adalman, the Index Finger.

But there's no way we can get Adalman
all the way out here quickly.

We're past the point where we can
even talk about bouncing back.

Lord Clayman only acknowledges
his most capable subordinates.

The moment our loss is assured, if I make
it back alive, I'll just be ex*cuted.

And I don't want to somehow survive only
to be turned into a soulless puppet!

Which means my own safety
must be my top priority.

As much as it annoys me,
I'll admit defeat in this battle.

But I'll be the one to win in the end!

Buy us time.

I'm going to return home
and bring Adalman here.

Adalman?!

The White King?

But he can't leave his current location, can he?

He can summon the spirits of
the dead to rebuild our forces.

I will bring him here, whatever it takes.

Take command while I'm away.

Y-Yes, sir!

Since I voluntarily swore loyalty, I'm not
under constant watch, like the other Fingers.

If I cover my tracks,

even Lord Clayman won't be able to follow me.

I'd love to be at the
top of the Five Fingers,

but I can't do that if I'm dead.

If I curry favor with
some other Demon Lord...

My transport magic won't activate?

Is it spatial interference?!

Hey! The enemy is near—

Paralysis, poison... and petrification?!

Impossible! They were all
fine just a moment ago!

Albis!

This entire area is under her control now!

Very well, then.
I'll give you a serious fight.

I have to survive this

and make my comeback, whatever it takes!

Albis, greatest of all the majin
in service to Demon Lord Carrion...

As one of the intrepid Three Beastketeers,

you will agree to a one-on-one
battle with me, will you not?

Yes, I certainly will,

Yamza the Magic Swordsman of Ice, of the
Five Fingers in service to Demon Lord Clayman.

I will show you just how
far apart in skill we are.

Perhaps that will show you how
superior Lord Carrion is to Clayman.

Fool! You really think such
a pathetic plan will work?!

You're mine!

A cowardly move like that isn't very manly.

Damn it! Who the hell are you?!

I'm Gobta!

I was hiding nearby in case
something like this happened!

My, even I didn't know about this?

That explains why I thought
I sensed something strange.

Benimaru ordered me to do it!

Also, you noticed us from
the start, didn't you?

Weakling! Stay out of my way!

His power is as great as my ice sword's?!

Impertinent little weakling!

This isn't good.

I made it that time because
he happened to use magic,

but if he stabs me with
that sword, I'm a goner!

I can just run away now, right?

Mop up all of the enemy majin!

Yamza's strong, so don't mess with—

He actually dodged my att*ck?!

That was too close!

Planting helpers for a one-on-one fight?

How far the Three Beastketeers have fallen.

Okay, I'll be the referee
for this one-on-one fight!

Perfect! Now I won't have
to fight that scary majin!

Oh?

I'm willing to concede to you.

No, no! I'll be the one to hold back here!

You can fight to your heart's content!

Sorry for interrupting!

Whew, thank goodness!

Now I've done my job!

There's no way I could take that guy on!

On This Land Where It All Happened

Next time, "On This Land
Where It All Happened."