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Preparations for Countermeasures Against the Knights are Completed
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Everything was going smoothly.
Thanks to Alice’s dedicated training, the elite gathered from various races had become capable enough to use bows and spears. The specially trained Kobolds had significantly strengthened their legs compared to normal. The creation of the depression was almost complete. All that remains was to stretch the threads. The Arachne had finished distributing the thread-made clothing to everyone. With the cooperation of the Slimes, deadly traps had also been set.
The Orcs reported joyfully that their crops had started to sprout, and Lizardmen also confirmed that the water quality was just as good as outside, with no worries about it drying up. The deadline for the Knights to arrive was approaching, and as I check around to ensure there is nothing left to do, I encountered Arachne.
“Hm? What brings you here at this time?” (Nobunaga)
It was now dusk, and it should be the time when most are preparing dinner.
“Um, Maou-sama! I am sorry to say, but I was thinking of going for a bath.” (Arachne)
Arachne said this somewhat shyly. It was true that after work, she would want to wash off her sweat. Besides, being a female even among Demons, it was natural for her to care about her appearance.
“I have asked something rude. I apologize—” (Nobunaga)
For a brief moment, I recall the body odor of the Orcs.
Could it be that they will be discovered by the smell?
“Wait, Arachne. Since it’s a special occasion, why not use the bath in the throne room? You should also call the Arachnids over.” (Nobunaga)
“Is that really alright!?” (Arachne)
“I don’t mind. We will be fighting soon, so that level of luxury is permitted. However, once you’re done, tell the other races as well. Make sure all races get to use the bath.” (Nobunaga)
“Thank you very much! I will go tell everyone in the settlement right away!” (Arachne)
The Arachne said this and ran off to the settlement.
“Maou, I have something I want to ask.” (Alice)
Alice speaks up without hesitation, despite me sitting on the throne reading.
Do you know why I’m sitting here? I’m trying to show that I’m working hard.
“What is it? If it’s about the bath, the Goblins are using it now, so wait for a bit.” (Nobunaga)
“What are you talking about? I have already went in without asking. More importantly—” (Alice)
Don’t just use it without permission! In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if she uses it every day.
“How far do you intend to go?” (Alice)
“…I don’t understand the intent of your question.” (Nobunaga)
“I cannot read your thoughts. Being this close to you, I have no idea what you are doing. However, it doesn’t look like you plan to just kill them off or send them back arbitrarily.” (Alice)
“…Continue.” (Nobunaga)
“There is nothing more to continue. I already asked my question at the start. How far do you intend to go?” (Alice)
A tense silence filled the room. It was a different kind of pressure compared to the murderous intent that flowed when we first met. The difference was perhaps in resolve.
Initially, it was the resolve to kill no matter what, now it felt like the resolve to be killed in order to achieve something. Two similar yet fundamentally different resolves.
So, I smiled. I was not so base as to conceal words borne from resolve.
“Until I can live safely.” (Nobunaga)
It was a statement that could be interpreted differently depending on who heard it, but it was the truth. It had been my policy from the start.
I felt Alice’s gaze probing me, but this Haniwa face had no such diversity that it could let her see into my heart.
“I see, understood.” (Alice)
Without revealing what she understood, Alice returned to her room.
…Huh? That’s my room, not yours.
“Um, Maou-sama? I sensed a terrifying presence just now.” (Hobgoblin)
Hobgoblin cautiously poked its head out from the bath.
“It’s nothing. Are you the last to enter the bath?” (Nobunaga)
“N-no. The Slimes said something like ‘dirt, grime, food’ and insisted on being the last.” (Hobgoblin)
“Oh, I see, that’s how it is.” (Nobunaga)
So those guys are also grime lickers? Well, it’s convenient since it makes cleaning easier.
And then, three days later in the morning, news of the Knights’ assault arrived.
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