Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken Chapter 178

WRITTEN BY THE MYSTERIOUS LION MASKSEPTEMBER 16, 2016

There existed within the Beast Corps, those that excelled in aerial combat.

For the Demonic Beasts who were inferior in continuous flight ability, combat in the skies put them at a disadvantage. After all, their landing spots were easily predictable, they would be sniped, and that would be the end of them.

Up until now they weren’t able to recognize friend from foe, and simply attacked each other――

They had been ejected out at the surface deck of the 200 Airships, a spot you could hardly call spacious.

That was why, they had followed their instincts and began to show off their strength.

――but, all turned towards the skies.

Their instincts flared, something like the fundamental root of terror, a “Danger”, they noticed it coming closer.

Testarossa simply scowled at them with an uninterested look.

Then, she was fed up with the group of visibly insane beasts flying towards her.

And……despite being beasts, to misjudge bravery for such suicidal stupidity, how foolish.

At the very least, accept my merciful blessing!)

All Airships within the range of a perfect sphere were stricken with death.
The “Death Ray” also affected the oceans, and all exposed sea life perished.

「Can’t you hold back a little!? We can’t get a turn this way can we? 」

Venom asked Testarossa bewildered,

「You’re still no good.
Please take a good look. There are some survivors see?」

She said, ridiculing the shallowness of Venom’s experience.

Demonic Beasts held the properties of both monster and beast, the flesh they were bound to was a big factor. In other words, they couldn’t endure “Death Streak”.

In other words, those who survived under the effects of this spell were either Spirit Forms, or those who had perfect compatibility with demonic elements.

In any case, only those who had surpassed a certain threshold could endure it.

「Survivors, is it? Interesting, it looks like we too can have some fun.」

Venom’s eyes thinned as he grinned, and he transferred over to his subordinates who were poised for combat.

One could say that Beast King Gradim, on that very moment, had understood the true meaning of terror and danger.

The survivors numbered less than 100.

This time, those who had successfully evolved into a Chimera Knight, due the shortage of Demonic Beasts to consume, had been terribly weakened.

Since it was at a level where even a Chimera knight would die, it was unnecessary to inquire what happened to the others.

Those emotions stirred in Gradim’s heart.

It was an spell so almighty that Magic Barriers were pointless before it.

In other words, this was Gradim’s blunder.

In any case, even though the use of such a powerful spell was beyond expectations, the number of survivors was above what was expected.

「You’ll pay, you Daemons!!」(TN: Small fry trait #1:They never stop and think who started the fight.)

The Beast King roared, and a God-tier armament wrapped around his body with the power of a Demonic Beast housed within.

Roaring in synchronous, his subordinates the 100 Chimera Knights each released their powers.

Thus, the Demon and the Beast king clashed.

Looking down from above was “Killer Lord” Testarossa, facing, confronting, and accepting the stare of “Beast King” Gradim who glared at her from the upper deck.

The (seemingly) rivalling forces, awaiting the final showdown.

「Rejoice, Venom! It’s your turn. I’ll be enjoying this meal.

You will be killing those who attempt to escape from this airspace

Abide to Rimuru-sama’s words, and make sure that not one of you gets killed.
「Who do you think my comrades are? We’re not that stupid……」

(Yeah, you tell ‘er boss!)

They wanted to agree with Venom’s words, but Testarossa was scary and the Demon Chevaliers only muttered in a low voice.

「Silence you fools! If even one of us gets killed, we’re all done for. If you understand, then scram! 」

Eh, wasn’t I in charge? Ignoring Venom who wanted to say this, under Testarossa’s command the Demon Chevaliers began making their move.

They changed location another ship deck, and began their confrontation.

「I am Imperial army Beast Corps General, “Beast King” Gradim! 」

(TN: Gradim used “Dearu(である)” whereas Testarossa used “Desu wa(ですわ)”.)

To Gradim’s battle cry, Testarossa replied gracefully.
And so, the match began, and then ended in an instant.

「Die, you filthy Demon!! Ultimate Gift 『Alternative』 Activate!

Beast King――」
「Shut it. Your attack name is too long. 」

Beast King Gradim’s body, clad in a shining god class armor, was unable to resist the Black Greatsword ‘Death Blade’ Testarossa wielded, and was sliced to ribbons.

The annihilation effect of the Ultimate Skill Testarossa obtained as soon as she ascended『 Hell King Berial』granted an instant death. (EN: Hell king… tentative to change)

The『Hell King Berial』 was similar to Ruminas’s Skill, both governing “Life and Death”. However in contrast, it was more focused on the “Death” aspect. Based off of that, it could be considered inferior to Ruminas’s Ultimate Skill 『Lustful King Asmodeus』, but if one were to only consider combat potential, then there was no inferiority to point out――

Even if a fatal blow were avoided, Testarossa wasn’t serious at all.

In any case, as for Beast King Gradim, his opponent was simply too strong.

But against a certain red haired demon, she still had nothing.

「Gu, wa…… ri, ridiculous…… y-you’re too strong. But, my subordinates, t-they’ll…… 」

Gradim uttered with the last of his strength, however his hopes had already been shattered.

It was a reasonably well fought battle, but in the end they only ended up as experience points for the demons.

「……How,how could this. Y-your majesty, my apologi……」

And so, an elite, even by the Empire’s standards, Beast King Gradim faced a sorrowful end.
And thus, the Beast Corps was annihilated, and wiped off the face of the earth.

Making a quick glance with 『Magic Perception』 to make sure there were no signs of life, Testarossa took off from the vessel.

The Demon Chevaliers followed behind her.

「A～a……As expected, I didn’t get a turn……」

Venom complained, but nobody was there anymore.

………

…

After Testarossa had gone, a single man walked out of the flagship.

「Oh boy. Even someone as awesome as me can’t win against a monster like that ・・・yet.

I wanted to kill Gradim, but it looks like he’s been cooked already; I’ll dig in then.」

And so, he greedily guzzled the cleanly halved corpse of Gradim.

Energy began pouring into his body, as great power amassed.

「Fumu. It was so-so. But that’s hardly enough.
I guess I can only stay silent for now……」

He murmured, holding the torn-up God-tier armor Gradim once wore in his hand, and poured energy in.

The man clad the armor onto himself with a natural look on his face.

The man nodded and left the scene, heading towards the transfer magic formation within the ship.

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Ultima and Carrera, as per Diablo’s instruction headed towards the Emperor.

In order to vent out the frustration of being unable to witness their beloved master in action, they needed clear out the trash.

Various barriers formed a multiple-layered defense system, and even Nuclear Magics proved mostly useless.

That’s a hassle, was the common understanding that Ultima and Carrera had reached.

That being the case, they would simply strike there first.

7 Demon Dukes in total.

Testarossa’s lieutenants, Duke class Moss and Baron class Cien

Carrera’s lieutenants, Viscount class Agera and Esprit.

Each of them held great strength, they were beings that could even be called Kings of the underworld.

In this military operation, the supreme command forbade even one death, thus they couldn’t afford to be careless.
Therefore,

「Zonda, you go eliminate everyone else other than the flagship.

I don’t detect anyone that strong, but don’t be careless okay? 」
「Certainly, Ultima-sama! This Zonda will take swift action in accordance to your command.」

Ultima handed down the extermination order to Zonda.

As a result, it became difficult to escape from a battle in the skies.

While she was worried about Zonda, her personal interests took priority.

Thus they moved on to the cleaning up of small fry. In order to bring down their respective prey, they invaded the upper deck of the flagship where the Emperor was.

And so the two sides faced each other.

As well as Veyron, Agera and Esperit.

The 10 strongest of the Royal Knights, the Imperial Guardian No.1~10, led by First Lieutenant Kondo.
The decisive battle was about to unfold.

Emperor Rudra was protected in an Absolute Barrier.

However, there are conditions.

And then the other condition.

This ability is the Ultimate Skill 『Justice King Michael』’s “Castle Guard”.

Of course, that’s also the reason he had turned into a husk after several millennia but……

Therefore, the Emperor didn’t move.
The moment he started taking aggressive action would also signify the disappearance of the absolute defense.

「You insects…… Do not you interfere with the realization of my ambitions!
Royal Knights, eliminate these miscreants! 」

The Emperor gave his imperial decree.

『By your will!!』

The Emperor’s loyal knights promptly began taking action to execute the command.
Oh the other hand,

「Hey, Carrera. By insects, is he referring to us perchance?」
「Ahaha. There’s no way right? But if he is……」

Carrera denied Ultima’s inquiry with a laugh.

It glinted with a dangerous light, that looked as if it could blow at any moment.

「The Emperor has decreed. Make short work of those nuisances (worms).」

Those words were the trigger.

「worms? Did you just say worms!? Foolish human!! Kill you. I’ll shatter that your very soul!!」

Ultima raged..

If mercy was to die a painless death, then unforgiveness was to waste away whilst suffering.
Either way, the fact they would be killed didn’t change, but for these girls there was probably a difference.

The demons who followed them were trembling in fear from their aura.

「H-hey Agera. Isn’t this getting dangerous for us too?」

That aside, considering our master was insulted, I believe we should grant them a fitting punishment!」
「Urk! You’re losing it too.」

Realizing she couldn’t stop the usually calm Agera from unleashing her fury, Esprit sighed.

Giving up was, in all seriousness, the right answer.

His superiors, the Devil Lords, were existences that must never be angered at all cost.

The terror of his superiors was something Veyron was very familiar with.
And then, just as Veyron had anticipated, the Devil Lord pair, unleashed their horror.

Chapter end