[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."
02x19 - (D) The Signal to Begin the Banquet
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Follows a salaryman who is m*rder*d and reincarnates in a sword and sorcery world as a slime with unique powers and gathers allies to build his own nation of monsters.
Follows a salaryman who is m*rder*d and reincarnates in a sword and sorcery world as a slime with unique powers and gathers allies to build his own nation of monsters.