Volume 9 Chapter 7 (1/2)

I, my monsters, and our equipment were being transported to [Pig] Demon Lord Agares's dungeon by the Darkness Dragons.

Time was of the essence. The enemy was part of an alliance formed to oppose me. If I took too long, he might be able to call for help.

”What a crass-looking dungeon”

”Kuina doesn't like it either”

The [Pig] Demon Lord's dungeon was a castle-type.

More likely than not, castle-type dungeons were chosen by self-aggrandizing Demon Lords. Moreover, his choice of design was just awful.

At any rate, after landing, we assembled near the entrance of the dungeon.

The Avalon-Ritters formed a defensive wall in front while Abyss Howls set up Transfer arrays.

When the humans saw the large number of nightmarish dragons, they ran and fled as fast as they could.

Which was the correct decision considering the dungeon was going to turn into a battlefield.

We would be as considerate as we could, but even so, some humans that have ventured in dungeon could still be harmed.

Unless…

”I'll leave our first wave to you, Rorono. Take Tiro and the three knights and rampage as flashily as you could. Once we've shown them we're to be taken seriously, declare [War]. If they've accepted to do a formal [War], we'll regroup and start again. If they don't, we'll continue rampaging as is until we break the crystal.”

If possible, I would like for them to accept our declaration of [War].

It wouldn't change things too much if they did, but the moment our dungeons were connected by the white space, the humans within the dungeons would be transferred to a different space where time didn't flow, thus eliminating the risk of the adventurers getting caught in the crossfire.

The humans had nothing to do with this fight. I didn't want the blood of such blameless creatures to be on my hands.

As for the [Pig] Demon Lord, he should find a formal [War] to be also favorable and would most likely accept it.

After all, unlike me, he didn't have a way to transport large amount of fighting force over a long distance. At the very least, none that he could prepare right away. So, as things were, we were the only ones on the offensive.

In a [War] though, because of the white space, he would have the option of sending his monsters to attack Avalon and try to break my crystal.

One thing that wouldn't be in his favor in accepting my declaration was that it would remove the chance of him getting assistance from other Demon Lords. But then again, we made such good time that that was almost an impossibility.

Plus, a [War] has the allure of having the possibility of receiving a reward from the Creator, should it strike his fancy.

”Mhm, leave it to me, master. I'll show you the power of the new models.”

From a while ago, monsters of the [Pig] Demon Lord had come out of the dungeon and surrounded us at a distance.

Seeing as they were not attacking, their purpose was more likely to gather intelligence.

Their bewilderment was very apparent.

”My lord, the Transfer arrays had been set up as well as our defensive formation.”

”Good work, Duke.”

With this, we could begin at any time.

Rorono's three knights were also now active.

There was the red knight that had heavy armor and a gigantic piledriver.

The eccentric white knight that was basically ordnances with wings.

Lastly, there was the black knight that had an elegant body. Additionally, two swords were hanging from its back while two machine guns were holstered at its hips.

Each of them was made with a different concept in mind.

The red knight was specialized in charging attacks; the white knight was for long range and aerial bombardment attacks; and the black knight was for adaptability.

They were accompanied by a total of ten Avalon-Ritters.

Needless to say, it was a sight to behold.

”Shall we begin, Rorono? Their scouts have returned, so they should have fortified their defenses a bit. That should be enough of a stage for your knights. Go and show me their might.”

”Mhm, leave it to me.”

How reliable.

I was sure she would do as well as I had expected, perhaps even more.

”Aura, you're making dissatisfied face, you know?”

Maybe it's because she didn't get the chance to draw first blood? But even so, I'd expect such a reaction more from Kuina than her.

”Oh, I'm not questioning your decision or anything. It's just that, when I see those goblins and orcs, I have this extreme urge to blow their heads off. So, when you didn't make me join the first wave, I felt frustrated, I guess… I wonder why though”

”Maybe it's because you're an elf?”

A tale that was commonly told about elves was how orcs would go to their villages and violate their women.

Perhaps, that deep seethed hatred was even embedded to their DNA.

”Anyway, I'll go rampage later. Rorono-chan, save some for me, okay?”

”Sorry, I can't promise that. We're going to fight with the intention to annihilate all of them.”

Rorono was fired up, alright.

The enemy aimed for her, so it was only natural she was pissed off.

All preparations complete, I decided it was time to go in.

”Alright, let's go.”

”Mhm”

After Rorono nodded, sounds of activity came from the three knights and the Avalon-Ritters.

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Generally, Demon Lords would place the weaker monsters in the early floors of their dungeons and the stronger monsters in the deeper areas. That way, they would be able to get a wide array of adventurers delving into their dungeons.

However…

”Hoh, it seems they're giving us a grand welcome.”

In the first dungeon room of the first floor, right when we entered, hundreds of monsters were assaulting us with their murderous intents.

The [Pig] Demon Lord's dungeon was a castle-type and, typically, the first dungeon room of such a dungeon was a wide entrance.

That being the case here, there was not much cover. It was a good place to take advantage of the enemy's great numbers.

However, that was a foolish plan against us. If they had known of the tactics we used, they definitely wouldn't have picked this place.

The enemy forces were primarily composed of C rank High Goblins.

Additionally, taking command of the goblins were several B rank Goblin Lords.

Goblin-type monsters were generally weak, but they were capable of reproducing extremely quickly.

Moreover, even though the Goblin Lord was just a B rank monster, it had a skill that made goblins it commanded stronger. Army-wide strengthening skills were such powerful skills that they were almost exclusive to A rank monsters and above.

”Rorono, this is quite the sight, isn't it? I'd say the enemy numbers at around 300. Meanwhile, our side only has the three knights and the Avalon-Ritters as well as you and Tiro. It's 300 versus 15. Do you think you can win?”

This time, I was going to make Tiro to just sit back and not fight but still earn experience points for some level ups. Additionally, Rorono herself wasn't going to intrude either. So, it was more like a 300 versus 13 fight.

Furthermore, an open field, despite the lack of cover, still presented some advantages to the side that had the larger force.

”Master, our enemies this time are quite clever. Assembling a large number of High Goblins and then augmenting their low stats with the Goblin Lords' skill, they have a good amount of quantity and quality. Even so, such petty tricks stand no chance against my knights. We will crush them.”

”I look forward to it, then.”

From this moment on, this battlefield was going to be Rorono's stage. Any unnecessary interference from me would only sully the beauty of her performance.