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To prevent construction from being hindered, the town lacks even an outer wall. If attacked, it would be impossible to defend the city. Relocating would be more effective.

Based on these considerations, I immediately asked the remaining personnel to prepare to head to the Treeman settlement at any time. Depending on the situation, we may be asked to move ahead before we return to the city.

"The decisive battle will take place in the wetlands. Victory there would be a blessing. If we lose, we will inform you of the situation through the 'Mission Network'. Then you will immediately abandon this place and move to the treeman settlement. Then we will ask the humans for help and join forces to defeat the orc army. Honestly, the enemy forces are numerous. We are determined to win this battle, so even if we lose, there is no need to fear. You must remain calm and act according to the plan!"

All the monsters in the town gathered together, and I announced the resolution of the meeting to them.

This time, it felt like I was sitting on a mikoshi, with me perched atop it like a mirror cake. Honestly, I'm embarrassed to give a speech in front of everyone, but luckily, I'm currently in slime form.

I was so embarrassed that I kept mumbling to myself, "Whatever happens with the Orc Army, it's fine. I don't want to hold such a speech meeting again..."

Perhaps because I was preoccupied with such matters, I didn't feel the slightest bit of fear. Monsters are sensitive creatures, easily affected by emotional fluctuations. This time, that trait worked perfectly, and everyone listened to me fearlessly.

It’s worth my embarrassing speech, so I’ll just console myself with this.

"Here comes the important part, about the participants in the first battle—"

After hearing what I said, the monsters below became excited.

Everyone seems eager to join the fight. Have these guys ever been so belligerent?

Never mind. I decided not to delve into it and just published the story quickly.

"This time, Benimaru will lead the troops, with only a hundred men from the Wolf Demon Corps. Shirao will be the deputy commander. Shion will serve as a guerrilla soldier. Although Souei isn't here, he will also participate. And then there's my mount, Ranga. That's all. Any questions?"

After I shared my proposed policy with everyone, the crowds in every corner erupted in a commotion. They seemed to think a hundred people were too few, and they were very dissatisfied. Shuna stepped forward as a representative and spoke up.

"Rimuru-sama, isn't this too few troops? Also, you didn't even call my name. Why is that?"

Ask me why, I can't answer...

That's because Shuna looks like a princess, and I don't want to take her to the battlefield. That being said, there are actually other serious reasons.

This combat operation places great emphasis on mobility.

In response to Langa's request, a few more Lan Fang wolves were added, but the total number of troops was not large, only about 100. In order to maximize mobility, all the infantry remained in the village.

By analogy, Shuna, who is unable to control Rangalang, is naturally not a candidate.

Beyond that, the Human-Ghost Tribe totaled approximately six hundred, half of whom were women. The security force led by Riguru consisted of two hundred Blade Goblins. The remaining personnel, both male and female, comprised approximately two hundred construction workers, and the final two hundred comprised women and children unable to perform manual labor.

The number of people is indeed small, and squeezing out a hundred people to participate in the battle is already the limit.

"Well, um. I'd like Shuna to help lead the rest of the group. It's going to be tough for Rigurdo to negotiate with the tree people and dryads alone, right? Besides, the women and children will feel more at ease with Shuna around."

I came up with a plausible excuse and tried to convince Shuna. It seemed to work. Shuna replied, "I'll take care of the little things," which made me feel relieved. The women and children really admired Shuna, and I thought she was perfect for the job.

Shuna looked back and forth between me and Shion, her expression slightly displeased, but convincing her was the key. There was no need to deliberately say anything to provoke her.

"Rimuru-sama, why am I not on the list?"

Liguru raised his hand to ask a question, and the answer here was much simpler.

"You will lead the other members of the security force and strengthen the security system around the town. The forest has been in chaos lately, hasn't it? If anything happens while we're away fighting, I'll need you to take care of everyone. That's all, please!"

After hearing what I said, not only Rigur, but also Rigurd agreed. Recently, the powerful magical beasts that inhabited the deep forests had begun to cause trouble, so they were immediately convinced.

Everyone reached a consensus and went back to make preparations.

After the speech ended and the crowd dispersed, Souei contacted me at this very moment.

(Rimuru-sama, is it convenient for us to talk now?)

He contacted me through "Si Nian Wang".

I asked him to discuss the alliance. What happened? Could he be... lost?

He was so handsome when we set out, but if I tell him now that he can't figure out where the lizardmen live, no matter how gentle I am, I'm bound to get mad...

I was a little worried, but of course, that wasn't why he contacted me. Unlike me, Souei was very capable.

I've already met the Lizardman leader. He's willing to form an alliance with us. However, he wants Rimuru-sama to come personally...

The news he brought was truly surprising.

Less than half a day had passed since the meeting ended, and he had already negotiated an alliance...

Men with strong work ability are different. And he is handsome, which makes him even more annoying.

I repeatedly tried to comfort myself and suppress my jealousy while responding to him.

(It doesn't matter. We're all going to the wetlands to fight anyway. You're already there?)

(Ah, yes. I can use Shadow Blink to quickly get to and from the wetlands. If it's someone I know, I can even fly directly there, but it takes a while to locate the leader—)

According to Souei, he used Shadow Blink to reach the wetlands, then sent his clone to explore the surrounding area. Gobda can only use Shadow Blink while holding his breath, which shows the huge difference in their abilities.

By the way, since the matter has been completed, Souei's real body is moving towards our town.

Is it okay that the one who went to see the Lizardman leader was a "clone"? He can use several clones to do many things at the same time, and his abilities are even more sophisticated than mine. It's amazing.

As expected of Souei.

(By the way, when is the best time to have the meeting?)

Even when I praise him, Souei remains calm. Unlike Shuna and Shion, he's a very reliable guy.

(Yes...it will take some time to prepare, and the Wolf Ghost Army will need some time to march. I think we should set it for seven days later.)

It's a long way from the wetlands.

A march on foot should take two weeks, while the Wolf Ghost Army should take no more than five days. Preparations might take two days, so seven days would probably be enough to capture the enemy.

Gabil rides a mobile monster, but its speed should not be as fast as the Storm Fang Wolf.

If we join the Lizardmen before they return to the city, we'll likely be dragged down. We're still unsure whether they'll rebel, so it's better to be cautious than risk an ambush. We should observe carefully and ensure we maintain control.

It’s better to go slower.

Based on the above considerations, I said seven days.

(I see. Then I'll tell you the truth.)

After confirming the meeting date with me, Souei's "Missing Network" was closed.

Although I really hope to finalize the alliance now, I can't just trust someone I've never met. That being said, if we wait until after the meeting to conclude the alliance and then prepare for battle, it will definitely be too late to deal with the Orc army.

So I think we should prepare in advance.

If the other party is unwilling to form an alliance with us, we will retreat immediately.

If the alliance fails, we will take advantage of the Orc army to deal with the Lizardmen and move to the Treeman Village. This is not very nice for the Lizardmen, but war is cruel.

I have to fulfill my duties as a master. It is quite cold-blooded to do so, but I have no choice but to give up.

If they accept the alliance proposal, everyone will be happy. My previous thoughts might just be unfounded worries...

In short, now we can only pray that the alliance with the Lizardmen will not go wrong.

Chapter 354: The assembled weapons are too complete

I want Kaijin to work quickly to prepare 100 sets of equipment for the Wolf Ghost Army.

Benimaru, Hakuro, and Shion also need equipment, so we'll deal with them later. Souei will be back soon, so we'll figure it out then.

Our weapons will be handled by Kurobei, and Shuna and Glom will take care of the clothes and armor, so there's no rush.

While we wait for Souei's return, we begin organizing the Wolf Demon Soldier Unit.

First, we have to choose someone to be the captain.

My eyes accidentally met Gobda's. He was the adjutant of the guard corps, which was just right.

"Brother Gobda, you seem to be very free?"

“Hmm

What you said gives me a bad feeling..."

"You're overthinking it. You're going to join the battle, right?"

Seeing me asking him with a smile, he seemed to have something to say.

However, that face froze instantly—

"of course!"

——He answered in a panic.

Something seems strange. It must be the dangerous evil spirit behind me.

Hmm... Compared to my slime smile, Shion's smile behind me is more powerful. Shion nodded, satisfied with Gobda's response, which made me think so.

Thus, Gobda was decided to be the leader of the Wolf Demon Army.

No one had any objections. Presumably, people had already recognized his strength.

When the captain decided on Gobda, Rigur nodded confidently. It looked like there was no problem.

"By the way, have you asked Mr. Kurobei to make me a weapon?"

Oh, I forgot.

"Ah, yes. Of course."

"Really? You look like you forgot?"

This guy is really sharp.

"Ha, ha, ha. You really are good at getting nervous, Gobda-kun. I've asked him to prepare a great knife for you, so stay tuned."

"Really?! I'm so looking forward to it!"

I finally managed to trick him. Luckily, Gobda is very simple.

Before I forget, please go and ask Kurobei for help.

Looking at Gobda's smile, I reminded myself.

Then we selected one hundred team members.

The selection was made in a matter of seconds. They had been paired up before, and compared to the replacements, the initial pairings showed a better rapport with the Storm Fang Wolf. Based on these selection criteria, the 100 men were chosen for the battle.

Next, hand them over to Kaijin and let Kaijin prepare equipment for the warriors.

This concludes the troop formation.

The army led by Gobda was formed, and Souei returned to the city at this time.

"I'm late."

Souei appeared from the shadows behind Benimaru.

He looks like a ninja. His movements are so smooth and graceful that you can't help but stare at him.

Now it's our turn to prepare.

In order to pack their things, everyone immediately headed towards the building where the workshop was located.

That building can be said to be the base of the manufacturing department.

This wooden building is about the size of a gymnasium. I had originally planned to reinforce the walls with something like plaster, but now I don't have the time to do that.

Having said that, it is at least the largest building in the city and looks quite impressive.

Once inside, I saw several apprentice craftsmen busily working on their tasks. They were probably moving a hundred sets of finished equipment. Production of the security forces' equipment had been delayed, but there was nothing that could be done about it.

We walked into the workshop.

Recently, a dedicated room for weaving cloth has been planned. However, currently, only Shuna knows how to use it. Weaving techniques are so advanced that it would take the Goblinas a while to master them. So, for now, this room will be Shuna's only room.

The goblinas really wanted to learn weaving, but they were currently working under Glom, making linen and other clothing. Once everyone's equipment was ready, we could select those with skillful hands to work on silk products.

Before helping us make armor, we need to make clothes first.

A group of people came to the garment factory.

After saying hello and entering, we were greeted by Zhu Cai with a big smile on her face.

I don't know when she took the time to weave it, but she was wearing a beautiful kimono.

The base is the shrine maiden's costume, which has been further modified into a style that is convenient for movement.

The top is pure white, and the culottes are dyed the same light peach color as Shuna's hair, which looks very cute.