Chapter 242 – Storage!
I was inside of the Leorl mountains with Remlik.
“There are so many… The demihumans really did gather here.”
Remlik said with a look of surprise as he saw the scene that spread out in front of him.
Many demihumans had gathered by the entrance to the mines, at the foot of the mountain.
And if you looked to the distance, you could see a line of them coming from the plains and the forest as well.
Remlik guessed that at least ten thousand of them would come.
“They all came to rely on you, Remlik. They will not aid in Ruda’s invasion. Not with hands or supplies.”
Remlik nodded and answered with a serious expression.
“I must not disappoint them. Still…you people really did surprise me. I did not think you would be able to prepare so much food. Also, that you had so many subordinates…”
A lot of food had already been carried from Sheorl to the Leorl mines.
After explaining the situation to the Sylpheum as well, they had agreed to send food through Sheorl.
Furthermore, we had dug through and altered the mines in order to prepare living spaces for the demihumans.
While I had helped with things related to digging, it was all only possible with the help of the Sheorl people.
I shook my head.
“They are not subordinates. They are friends.”
“I see. It must be nice to have friends that you can trust.”
“What are you talking about, Remlik? You are our friend now.”
“One mind and body. I will rely on you then. Now, as for what comes next…”
Remlik turned towards Langs in the distance.
“It depends on how the enemy reacts. They already know that the demihumans are fleeing. And they know about our existence.”
“Indeed… But since they didn’t react immediately, I think they are unsure of what to do. The Vader are aggressive people, and yet they did not attack… They are clearly afraid of the giants, and those who fly in the sky.”
“We could send a messenger to negotiate.”
They could no longer steal supplies from the demihumans, or use them as laborers.
Not only would they have to rethink their invasion plans, but it would affect the ordinary lives of the Vader people in Langs as well.
That being said, even if they wanted to take the demihumans back by force, they would not be able to do so easily, with us here.
In that case, they might want to try and negotiate.
Remlik nodded.
“That would be the best outcome. My brother is not a reckless man. He understands your strength, after that fight. And he might feel that he cannot win. However…”
Remlik looked worried.
“…He has never been defeated before. He doesn’t know what it is like. And so I cannot predict if he will yield or not.”
“I see… In any case, he is not someone who will come head-on, I suppose?”
“Yes. He will make plans. And use whatever he can. Be it hostages or disposable pawns.”
“In that case… He might lure us out or use other tricks to win. We must be careful and gather information.”
“Yes. But Heal. That will not be enough. It is also important to prevent my brother and the governor from acting.”
“In other words… We also have to make a move.”
If that would work, then it was fine.
But if we could not see through Ruda’s will, then we would need to plan further, like Remlik said.
Remlik nodded and took out a map.
There were several markings on it already.
“As I said, I also have food and supplies stored. Of course, what I could extract quickly, I have already brought here. However…”
“I understand what you are trying to say… We should take the governor’s supplies as well.”
“Correct. For such times, I have information about where they store their weapons and supplies marked on this map. And I have duplicated the keys as well.”
Said Remlik as he took out a jangling ring of keys from his pocket.
It was thievery, but Remlik had come prepared.
“I don’t know about taking their food. However, we could use the weapons.”
“Not just weapons. If we take their wagons and camping tools, they will hardly be able to think about invading. Though, the Vader soldiers can turn into dragons, so they can fight without weapons.”
Remlik muttered.
“But I think taking the food will be the biggest blow. If you want the enemy to surrender quickly.”
To end the battle decisively.
Without any fighting.
It would probably be better for both the Vader people and the demihumans.
“I see…we will do it then. Allow me and my friends to participate in the plan.”
“Thank you. Alright then. We will go as soon as all of the demihumans are gathered in Leorl.”
The next day, after confirming that the demihumans from every village had arrived safely, we put the plan into action. The stealing of the governor’s supplies.
‘Leorl’? Wasn’t it ‘Sheorl’? Or is that the name of the region they are in (I forgot those details).
Thanks for the chapter! Awesome translation! May God bless you!
Leorl is the name of the mountain, the mine, where they found the remains of a backup city to Sheorl. The place Remlik asked them to help him clear out the monsters in.