02x19 - (D) The Signal to Begin the Banquet

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[RIMURU] I made a crystal orb

using Beretta's Chaos Core

as a reference.

The plan was to have Treyni

inhabit it, soul and all.

[RIMURU] I then enveloped the

orb in an aura equivalent to

the holy energy it

already possessed.

[RIMURU] I placed the completed

Chaos Core inside a doll

made from the Dryas, the tree

that was Treyni's original body.

[RIMURU]

Mm.

You have my sincerest thanks,

Lord Rimuru.

I've successfully evolved

into a Dryas Doll Dryad.

And now I'll be able to

accompany Lady Ramiris

to Walpurgis without

any concerns.

Wait a minute, so does

that mean Treyni will be able

to move around freely?

Like, if she wanted, she could

even leave the Forest of Jura?

That's the idea behind it.

And since Walpurgis is held in a

specially prepared dimension,

there was a chance that Treyni

wouldn't be able to enter it

due to her Dryad form,

so I made this just to be safe.

Oh, yay! Congrats, Treyni!

Thanks so much, Lady Ramiris.

[RIMURU] Thus, our preparations

steadily continued.

The Demon Lords'

banquet, Walpurgis,

was set for that evening.

After what felt

like an eternity,

the time had finally come

to settle all of our scores.

[BENIMARU] The venue has been

created at the entrance

to the Great Forest of Jura.

[RIMURU]

Right.

[BENIMARU] Basically,

our Lycanthrope soldiers,

disguised as refugees,

will pretend to flee

while luring the enemy

into Geld's trap.

Where we'll round them all up.

We'll be using the barren

wasteland that was once home

to me and my people.

The ruins of the former Orc

Kingdom of Orbic will soon

become nothing but

a massive graveyard

for Clayman's many forces.

[RIMURU] So, a nation that fell

victim to Clayman's scheme

will be the site

of the final battle.

What goes around comes around.

[GELD]

True.

[BENIMARU] We have

seen all there is to see

of the enemy's strength.

Our victory is assured.

[RIMURU] You've got some

serious confidence, my guy.

The battle hasn't

even started yet.

That's because when you

awakened, I acquired a new gift.

The Unique Skill, "Born Leader."

This skill allows me to read

the enemy's every movement

as clearly as if it were

the flow of a river.

Dude, that's cool.

[RIMURU]

And it certainly suits Benimaru.

[SHUNA giggles]

[BENIMARU]

So, on that note,

I've come up with

the perfect strategy.

Which is?

[BENIMARU]

Given the occasion.

I thought we could also destroy

Clayman's castle that is rumored

to lie beyond the mist.

[RIMURU] Given what occasion?

That seems kinda dangerous.

[BENIMARU]

Not to worry.

Soei and Hakurou will be

the ones to infiltrate it.

And they are both eager to--

Wait a moment, Brother!

Ah? Okay, what is it, Shuna?

[SHUNA]

Do you even have to ask?

The Demon Lord Clayman

possesses a very dangerous power

that allows him

to control others!

What if he were to then take

control of Soei or Hakurou?

He won't. They would

never fall to him--

--I refuse!

--[gasps]

If you insist on doing this...

...then I shall go with you.

[RIMURU]

Whoa, slow down.

Please, this is my decision.

Lord Rimuru, I'm asking you to

grant me permission to deploy.

[RIMURU groans]

[RIMURU] I'd rather not

send Shuna into any danger.

Still though...

Benimaru has a good point that

our best chance to att*ck

Clayman's castle will be

while he's away at Walpurgis.

--Lord Rimuru.

--Waugh!

You needn't worry

about the princess.

I promise that I will

protect her with my life.

And I'll be there,

as well, my lord.

I believe it's entirely possible

Lord Carrion is being held

in the enemy's castle.

It would seem an

investigation is necessary.

Please let me go, Lord Rimuru,

I'm angry, too!

Like everyone in Tempest,

I want to see Clayman pay

for his crimes against us!

Uh, look, I get it!

I definitely know how you feel.

Fine, Shuna, I'll allow you

to join Soei and Hakurou.

Thank you so much!

Shuna's safety will be your

top priority. Am I clear?

[BENIMARU]

Thank you for accommodating

Shuna's selfish whims.

Don't worry,

I can use Transport,

so if there's any trouble,

then I should be perfectly fine.

Yes, that's true. I'd likely be

slower to escape than Shuna.

[RIMURU]

Hmm.

We already have

a comparable resistance

to mental att*cks as it is.

It's unlikely we would be

in danger anyway.

But with Princess Shuna there,

we have no reason for concern.

As for Lord Carrion,

we'll decide what to do

once we locate him.

Make sure you're always

aware of your surroundings.

Our plan starts the moment

the new day begins.

Right before Walpurgis

is set to commence.

Understand?

[ALL]

Understood, sir.

Anyway, I've been meaning to

tell you that there're only

Dragon Faithful

among Clayman's forces.

Uh, should I know what

the Dragon Faithful are?

They are the people who worship

Milim, the Dragon Princess.

Oh, I get it now, so they're

like Milim's subordinates.

Whoa, wait, she told me she

didn't have subordinates.

Which I guess would just

make them some randos

who are big fans

of her or something?

Well, I doubt a hundred

of them should be a problem.

[SOEI]

Indeed.

Okay. Let's finish

getting you ready.

[RIMURU]

Mm?

Careful not to move

around too much!

[RIMURU]

Uh?

Mm...

[BENIMARU] Just as we planned,

Clayman's forces are being lured

into the trap that Geld has set.

We'll find it harder

to lose than to win.

The battle's as good as over.

Once the trap's been sprung,

the enemy forces will be too

devastated to recover properly.

You think so, Miss Albis?

Oh, please, feel free

to just call me Albis,

Sir Benimaru.

But you're not

one of my subordinates.

Yes, that's certainly true.

However, for the moment,

we Lycanthropes

are fully entrusting you with

the command of our ranks,

Sir Benimaru.

Understood. Well, then.

For the duration

of this campaign,

you shall be my aide.

It would be my honor to help.

I accept your offer.

That being said, there isn't

that much work left to do.

At this point in time, our

victory is all but guaranteed.

Yes, I tend to agree with you.

However... It seems as though

a few powerful adversaries

still remain in their ranks.

That's true.

We'll send in Geld's team once

we're sure of their strength.

[SUPHIA]

Hang on!

It'd be better if we

handled that mission!

[PHOBIO]

Please, Supreme Commander!

This is the

Lycanthropes' homeland.

If we let you do everything,

Lord Carrion will be utterly

furious with us!

[ALBIS sighs]

Please, Sir Benimaru.

We will entrust the command

of the army to you,

but grant us permission.

And allow the three of us

to eliminate the leader

of the enemy's forces.

[SUPHIA, PHOBIO]

Please, sir!

Tch! Did you let me lead

as supreme commander

so you could do this?

Sorry? Whatever do you mean?

[BENIMARU]

Hmph. All right, then.

I'd planned to include

you three in the att*ck anyway,

so this only

solidifies the idea.

However, if it starts

to look like you can't win,

then you should withdraw.

We can't afford to be

careless with these fools.

[ALBIS]

Yes, we are well aware.

The trap should be

activated pretty soon.

What will we do with those

who are caught in the trap?

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

but I don't feel like

that's my decision,

so I'm going to leave it up

to you guys, instead.

What do you mean?

Anyone who loses the will

to fight will be taken prisoner.

[PHOBIO, SUPHIA gasp]

[BENIMARU]

In the end,

Lord Rimuru likely intends

to make laborers of them.

[gasping]

You all want to rebuild

your capital, don't you?

Then you'll need as

many hands as you can get.

--[gasping]

--He thought that far ahead?

[ALBIS] Even against the

henchmen of someone

as cunning as Demon Lord

Clayman, he still planned ahead

to what would

follow our victory?

How is he so confident?

But... of course, that's only if

everything goes as we expect.

It's time.

Now, Geld. It's your move.

[GELD]

Understood.

[GELD]

Let us begin!

[ORCS]

Yes, sir!

[SOLDIERS gasping, screaming]

--[SOLDIER A] What the--?!

--[SOLDIER B] The ground!

[screaming]

[SOLDIER D gasps]

Whoa, good thing we can fly!

[grunting, groaning]

Don't let a single man escape!

Okay, we're on it!

[bellows]

Vortex Crash!

[SOLDIERS screaming]

Wow, you're the coolest,

Sir Gabiru!

[SOLDIER D grunts]

Ah!

[SOLDIER E grunting]

[gasps]

[GELD growls]

[SOLDIER E screams]

[SOLDIER F whimpering]

[SOLDIERS screaming]

[screaming]

[screaming continues]

I expected a bit more

of a challenge.

We've won.

That was brilliant. Nicely done.

[BENIMARU]

Hmph. Yes, of course.

But we still can't

get too reckless.

After all, we have

a big job left to do.

Albis, Suphia, Phobio,

starting now--

I permit the three of you

to act on your own.

So go and defeat

the enemy leader!

I've been waiting to hear that!

Heck yeah! We finally get

to go bust some heads!

I can even smell the

bastards who framed me.

You can bet that

I'm going after them first.

Yes, I will fight as well.

We leave the rest

to you, Sir Benimaru.

Do your best out there.

Then, go!

[BEASTKETEERS]

Yes, sir!

[SOLDIERS yelling,

swords clanging]

[GABIRU laughs] The Dragonnewts

will assist you, Lady Suphia!

Hey, Gabiru! Thanks a lot!

Unfortunately, I fear

that you might end up

drawing the short straw.

We're more than ready!

You hear that guys?

Prepare yourselves!

[SUKERO, YASHICHI]

Yes, sir!

[chuckles]

--[GABIRU] Hmph!

--[YASHICHI] Yeah!

[HERMES] Father Middray,

this looks bad...

Real bad. It would appear

we're fighting a losing battle.

We thought we'd gotten

the jump on them,

but once it started,

we were already behind.

[MIDDRAY groans]

Oh... Weak!

They are far too weak.

Lord Clayman's men

are this pathetic?!

Why send us such

weak soldiers?

[HERMES] No, no!

They're really not that bad!

It just so happens our enemy

had a much better strategy!

[MIDDRAY] Fool! If they're

using underhanded strategies,

then we can simply break

through them with sheer force!

[HERMES] That might work for

personal feuds and quarrels,

but victory in a w*r

between armies this size

will ultimately come down

to leadership skills!

The enemy had

a trap prepared for us,

so of course they'll win.

[MIDDRAY] Hmph. I don't need you

to state the obvious, Hermes.

Besides, anyone could figure

that out just by looking.

[HERMES]

More importantly--

I know, idiot.

[MIDDRAY]

They are strong.

This isn't what I wanted.

But if they are coming for us,

then we have little choice.

We'll have to take them

on ourselves.

You're really into this, huh?

[sighs]

Understood, Father.

Gotcha.

Heh!

Hey. You took great

care of me last time.

If it isn't Tear the Teardrop

and Footman the Angry Pierrot.

[FOOTMAN]

Well, hello!

Why, it's such a pleasure

to see you again, Sir Phobio!

[TEAR] Sir Phobio, the guy who

failed to become a Demon Lord!

Sir Phobio, the guy who got

his butt kicked by Lady Milim!

Back then...

...you did such a wonderful

job for us. Thank ya, honey!

Heh. I'm glad to see you guys

haven't forgotten about me.

I would've felt real terrible if

you didn't know why I came here.

I hope you're ready

to die, clowns.

[TEAR] What's this?

Why in the world is he so angry?

[FOOTMAN]

It's a mystery.

Oh! Perhaps he's upset

because he's such a fool?

[TEAR]

I don't know! Could be the case!

[FOOTMAN] While his outrage

is certainly delicious,

I see no reason why we should

have to be k*lled just because

he fell for our silly trick.

[TEAR]

For sure! For sure!

[PHOBIO]

Shut up!

Look, I know I was an idiot

to let you trick me.

But fortunately for me

and unfortunately for you,

idiots don't need

a reason to get even!

[TEAR] Oh, wow, you're

really pickin' a fight?

But you're so weak!

Don't hurt yourself!

[FOOTMAN laughs]

Don't be so mean, Tear.

After all, Sir Phobio did his

best to come up with a joke

to try and make us laugh.

[PHOBIO growls]

--[TEAR gasps]

--[FOOTMAN] He's fast!

[PHOBIO grunts]

[FOOTMAN laughs]

--[TEAR] Huh?

--[FOOTMAN] Oh?

[FOOTMAN]

Hi there, piggy...

Hello again, Footman.

Tell me, do you remember me?

[FOOTMAN] If memory serves,

you are the Orc General, yes?

My goodness, you certainly

look more impressive now!

Sir Benimaru ordered me

to come here.

To help you.

Thanks a lot, Geld!

Much obliged!

[GELD sighs]

These clowns should be

worthy prey for me.

[SCOUT A]

Sir! 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?

[YAMZA]

What now?

I guess we'll have to rely on

Adalman, the Index Finger.

But I sincerely doubt there's

a way we can get Adalman

all the way out here

on such short notice.

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,

even if I make it back alive,

I'll just be ex*cuted.

If I somehow found

a way to survive,

there's still the possibility

I'd be turned into

a soulless puppet,

and I don't want that.

Which, of course, means that my

safety is now my top priority.

As much as it annoys me, I'll

admit defeat in this battle.

[growls]

[YAMZA] But no matter what,

I will be the one

who's victorious at the end.

[YAMZA]

Buy us time.

I'm going to return

home for a bit.

I need to go fetch Adalman.

Adalman?!

As in, the Wight King, Adalman?

Hold on, but he can't leave

his current location, can he?

[YAMZA] True, but Adalman can

summon the spirits of the dead

to rebuild our forces.

I will get his aid,

whatever it takes.

I'm leaving you in charge

while I'm away.

[GENERAL A]

Uh. Yes, sir!

[YAMZA] Since I

voluntarily swore loyalty,

I'm not under constant watch,

like the other Fingers

in Lord Clayman's command.

If I cover my tracks well,

then 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...

[YAMZA gasps]

[YAMZA gasps] My transport

magic won't activate?!

Is it spatial interference?

[YAMZA grunts]

Hey! The enemy is near--

Ah!

Paralysis, poison,

and petrification?!

Impossible! They were

just fine a moment ago!

[SOLDIER G shrieks]

[YAMZA gasps]

Albis!

[YAMZA] That means this entire

area is under her control now!

[YAMZA growls]

[YAMZA]

Very well.

I'll give you

a worthy fight, Albis!

[YAMZA]

I have to survive this...

...and make my comeback,

regardless of the cost!

[YAMZA]

Albis, greatest of all the majin

in Demon Lord Carrion's service.

As one of the intrepid

Three Beastketeers,

you will agree to a one-on-one

battle with me, will you not?

Yes. I look forward to it,

Yamza the Magic Swordsman

of Ice, of the Five Fingers

in service to

Demon Lord Clayman.

It will be a great joy to

demonstrate the difference

in our skill levels.

And through our battle,

I will finally show you how

superior Demon Lord Carrion is

compared to Clayman.

[yells]

[YAMZA grunts]

[ALBIS grunts]

[YAMZA]

Heh!

Hyah!

[ALBIS]

Hah!

[YAMZA growls]

[BOTH grunt]

[ALBIS]

Hmph!

[YAMZA]

Heh, heh!

[SOLDIERS yelling]

[ALBIS] Fiend! Your pathetic

plan won't work on me!

[SOLDIERS gasping]

[YAMZA]

You're mine!

--[YAMZA gasps]

--[ALBIS gasps]

[GOBTA] You know, a cowardly

move like that isn't very manly.

[YAMZA] Damn it!

Who the hell are you?!

The name's Gobta!

And yeah, I was

hiding nearby in case

something like this happened!

[ALBIS] My. Even I

didn't know about this.

Although, it would certainly

explain why I sensed

something unusual.

[chuckles] Uh, sorry about that,

but it was a direct order

from Benimaru!

Besides, you totally noticed us

from the start, didn't you?

[YAMZA] Weakling!

Stay out of my way!

[GOBTA]

Hah!

[YAMZA] No way! His power is

as great as my ice sword's?!

Impertinent little weakling!

[GOBTA]

This isn't good.

I held him off because he

happened to use magic,

but if he stabs me with

that ice sword, I'm a goner!

I can just run

away now, can't I?

You guys mop up

the remaining enemy majin!

But Yamza is pretty strong,

so don't me--

--[gasping]

--Ah!

[YAMZA] That runt actually

dodged my att*ck?!

[GOBTA]

Whoa, that was too close!

[YAMZA laughs] Planting helpers

for a one-on-one fight?

How far the Three

Beastketeers have fallen.

[GOBTA] Hold up!

I volunteer to be the referee

for this one-on-one fight!

[GOBTA]

Thank goodness!

Now I won't have to battle

against that scary majin

and his stupid ice sword!

Oh? Hmph.

I'd be willing

to concede to you.

[GOBTA] No, no! I'll be

the one to hold back here!

You just go out there and

fight to your heart's content!

Sorry for interrupting!

[ALBIS chuckles]

[GOBTA]

Hooray, I'm saved!

At least I did my job.

Not to be a pessimist,

but there's no way

that I would have won!

[RAPHAEL] Next time, "On This

Land Where It All Happened."