Let's Prepare for War! #2
Even if you usually try to live with a bit of peace of mind, once a war breaks out, you have to change your entire mindset. They dare to enter this Demon King's territory? I cannot forgive them.
"Execute combat readiness! It's combat readiness, keruk!"
I immediately summoned the soldiers to initiate combat readiness and sent the pixies out for reconnaissance.
"Julia. What do you think?"
"Judging by their marching path... I think they'll reach the farmlands."
"True. They probably know the location. Let's head out immediately."
If the farmlands are being targeted, we have to get there as fast as possible.
To be honest, the Hobgoblins and Lizardmen aren't elite troops. They're just colonial soldiers. They won't be able to buy much time, and without us, their morale will be low.
Their role is simply to preserve their strength and hold out until we arrive. We have to go as fast as we can. Even though they've been trained, there's no way they can hold the front line without us, their reliable big brothers, around.
"But, King."
"Yeah, Buril."
"If we head out, won't it be a disaster if the Dark Elves attack the dungeon instead? Keruk."
"Don't worry about that. I don't know where those Dark Elves came from, but they don't know the location of our dungeon. They won't drag an army blindly to a place they don't even know."
This area is our turf. Imps, Lamias, and Pixies are always roaming around on patrol, but no Dark Elves have ever been spotted nearby.
Therefore, they don't know where our dungeon is.
It's natural they found the farmlands given their location, but... this place is relatively safe.
"Necree! Necree, come here!"
"...Yes."
Necree ran over immediately.
"We'll have to fight the Dark Elves. Can you fight?"
"If I have to, I can. It's not like all Dark Elves are the same. I've fought Dark Elves from other tribes before. But if they are from the same..."
"Same kingdom? You mean it's a bit awkward if they're from your homeland?"
"..."
Necree nodded slowly, looking at me with a face begging for mercy.
"Very well. As the Demon King, I will accept that opinion."
"Ah...! Thank you!"
When I generously accepted her request, Necree was overjoyed and thanked me. Well, it can't be helped for now. I need to show this much tolerance to win the hearts of my subordinates.
"Still, Necree. Can you do well when fighting humans?"
"Of course!"
"Understood. Then I'll have the Dark Elves handle rear guard duties. You won't need to fight directly, but you still have to fight if the enemy comes. Unless you want to die."
"I can do at least that much. I'll work hard."
"Good."
In that way, I assigned tasks to my executive staff.
"Gyul! Did you load all the rations!"
"Loaded them all, Gyusat."
"Good!"
My soldiers, having finished their combat preparations, gathered on the parade ground.
"All troops! Is combat preparation complete!"
"Keruuuuk!"
"Grrrruk!"
"They say Dark Elf warriors have swarmed in! It's clear they're targeting our farmlands! We can never let them steal our food! The invincible Quls Demon King Army! Let's show the enemy what we're made of!"
—Keruuuuuuuk!
Having undergone repeated training and real combat, the preparations for departure were completed perfectly, even though it hadn't been long since Julia brought the intelligence. On top of that, morale was at its peak.
"Then, let's move out!!!"
Let's show them what we've got!
"Shwaaaaak! Shwaaaaak! You've arrived!"
"Grarak! We're saved! We're saved! Grak!"
When we arrived at the farmlands, Jurassic and Hukburi welcomed us while crying. Looking at them, they were completely terrified, forming a defensive line using the guard posts and barracks as walls.
They were holding shields, but they were still trembling with fear.
"I'm here, so rest easy! We will definitely win!"
"Shwaaaak...! Demon King!"
"Grrarararak!"
Anyway, with my arrival, the status effect: Fear was dispelled. As expected, colonial soldiers are just colonial soldiers. They might have the courage to ambush from the rear or strike fleeing enemies in the back, but direct combat is difficult for them.
"King! Those over there are all Dark Elf warriors!"
"Yeah. I see them."
Beyond the farmlands.
The Dark Elves were standing in a line, looking this way. They probably stopped because they realized we were prepared. They must have also realized that reinforcements had arrived.
"I don't know if dialogue is possible. Buril! Goblins, take the front! Jurassic! Hukburi! You two, move to the flanks of the Goblin unit!"
"Keruk! Understood!"
I climbed up the guard post while giving orders.
"Hmm."
The Dark Elves standing in a line.
Their attire is light, and their weapons vary from spears and swords to shields, but the concept of a battle formation is weak. At best, they're on the level of barbarians carrying iron weapons.
They came prepared to fight, but we won't be pushed back even if we clash head-on.
But wait, it's a mixed-gender group of warriors? I want to take all the women as spoils of war. If they fight together, losses will be inevitable.
It's a shame.
After confirming what I needed to, I came down from the guard post.
"Serineu."
"Yeah!"
"Go around the perimeter with the others and see if those bastards have any other units. They might shoot arrows, so don't get too close if you can help it."
"You mean scout while being as careful as possible? Got it!"
And I gave an order to Julia.
"Julia. Once the pixies bring back reconnaissance data, start preparing to flank them from the side where there are no enemies. Just take your position and wait like usual, then charge according to my command."
"As you command, Demon King."
Julia, who had her hand on her chest and was bowing, answered while flicking her tongue like a snake.
Now then... just as I was about to give orders to the royal guard, Reika spoke up.
"Tsk. This bastard."
"Yes?"
"Look at this guy drooling. Hey. Did you get horny again after seeing those sexy, busty Dark Elf bitches?"
"No, Reika?"
"Anyway. Don't you dare waste time saying you're going to 'train' them after catching them again."
"No, Reika. I understand that sentiment, but telling me not to train them at all..."
"Ah, what? What? So you're saying you're going to train them?"
I have to, though.
"Understood, Reika. As for the training... alright. I'll only train the executive-level women. I'll stick to just that, so don't complain, okay?"
"Executive-level?"
"You know. The women with high status. I'll just sleep with the lower-ranking ones once... but the commander-level women need to be trained slowly so I can completely dominate them."
"You really love high-status women, don't you."
That is correct.
There is nothing more fun than violating a high-status, beautiful woman.
"Fufufu, to be favored like that. I am very happy."
"The Saintess is great, isn't she."
"Well, have it your way. I can't say I can't tolerate it to that extent. But you know what happens if you waste too much time training them, right?"
"Yes."
Good.
"Well, you're going to train them less. That's great news. More importantly, about that fire attack I mentioned before."
"Ah. You mean testing it out now before using it on the humans?"
"I have to try it once so I can use it later."
"Hmm... for now, this is near the farmlands, so it's a bit dangerous..."
The fire attack Vanessa mentioned is that.
The plants where the enemies are standing. Sharan dries them up in an instant, and then the imps immediately throw fireballs to turn the withered area into a sea of flames.
It's a good strategy.
But everything is fine, except for the fact that this is a farmland.
I can't stand the thought of precious food burning.
"Demon King. Don't worry about that. We have a water tank here, don't we?"
Lumika said softly, pointing to her own large breasts.
"Water tank...!"
No, breast tank!
"Even if a fire starts, I can extinguish it easily with my ability. So why don't we try using it?"
"In that case! Sharan! Shall we give it a try?"
"Shaa! King! Sharan will work hard!"
"Ooh!"
Everyone is full of motivation.
"Haa... it's become so natural to burn enemies to death now. Oh Goddess. It would be better if there were no such things as wars..."
As Irene sighed, Liza and Ruby, who were standing next to her, comforted her by rubbing her back. It can't be helped. Because war will never disappear from the world.
Unless an absolute god from somewhere descends and threatens to kill every bastard who wages war, we sentient beings will wage war forever.
But there's no such god. A god who claims to stop war by killing everyone? There's a limit to even the most absurd things.
"That's right. It would be better if there were no wars. As expected of Irene. Compared to Reika, your heart is very kind."
"What was that, you bastard?"
I immediately stroked Irene's hair.
"I-it's strange for a shameless person like you to say that! You Demon King who turns women's holes into rags!"
"Hehehe, yes. Yes."
Anyway.
The formation is complete, and the deployment of troops is perfect. Now we can move as soon as the pixies report back from their reconnaissance.
Just then.
"King! King! Keruuuuk!"
A voice calling me was heard from the Goblin formation. Vanessa, who was there, heard something from Buril and ran over to me.
"Vanessa? What is it?"
"Let's go up to the guard post first."
"Let's do that. You go up first."
"T-this guy is trying to look at my butt from below again...!"
"If you know, hurry up."
"Kk!"
Vanessa immediately climbed the ladder to the guard post. I followed behind her as she climbed the ladder, shaking her hips. The view of her hips from above is truly charming.
Anyway.
Once we were up, I could understand the situation.
"Ooh. Is that brave one a messenger?"
A Dark Elf was approaching us.
"Seems like it. It looks like they felt the need for dialogue after seeing our troops."
"Hmm."
"They might try to negotiate, what do you think?"
"Negotiations are usually proposed first by the side with the advantage."
I have no intention of negotiating when I'm confident I won't lose even if we fight right now. Well, I can listen to what they have to say, though. Depending on the situation, if they meet our demands, we might not have to fight.
"Hehehe."
"Haa... they're probably thinking they'll spare us if we hand over all the women again."
"I don't need all of them. I have a preference for virgins."
"Y-you scoundrel, what are you saying right now!"