How To Suck Honey With Extras [EN]: Chapter 330

“Get lost.”

I instantly unleashed a barrage of lightning, vaporizing the tree roots erupting from the ground.

They’re definitely still listening.

So, let me issue a preemptive declaration of war.

“Just you wait, you damn bastards. I’ll be there soon to tear everything down.”

The world, the villains, none of it matters.

I’ll burn it all, shatter it, and obliterate it.

Now that I think about it, they compared me to an invasive species.

That’s perfectly accurate.

An entity that disrupts and invades the ecosystem… in other words, their world.

So, I’ll play the part.

* * *

The catastrophe triggered by the monster calling himself Epileotera.

Initially, some dismissed it as the ravings of a lunatic, but when entire regions were reduced to nothing, they could no longer ignore it.

“Exterminate him! We must eliminate that monster immediately!”

“Dispatch the army at once! Gather every capable individual we can!”

Normally, endless negotiations to secure advantages would precede any action.

But now, they were frantically shouting and demanding immediate action.

If that monster acted unchecked, everything, human or otherwise, would be wiped out without a trace.

Witnessing that incomprehensible phenomenon, they must have felt the cold steel of a blade against their throats.

Some kingdoms offered their most prized elites.

Others provided vast numbers of soldiers.

Some primarily donated supplies.

And many wealthy individuals offered their support as well.

In addition to soldiers and knights, mercenaries were hired to bolster their ranks.

Given the urgency, they moved with surprising speed, assembling a formidable army.

When discussing the conquest of the White Hell [a notoriously dangerous and resource-rich area], they were bogged down by self-interest, making agreement impossible.

But with a being openly threatening the world, they were united in purpose.

They managed to muster a force of nearly 500,000 soldiers.

“In a way, we should thank that monster. It was difficult to find an excuse, but thanks to him, we can now push back that demon realm.”

The commander, appointed to lead the 500,000 troops, smirked arrogantly.

No matter what kind of monster the opponent was, they could crush it with this much power.

Literally, their march alone would leave nothing standing.

Above all, he would become a historical figure, witnessing the conquest of the demon realm with such a massive army.

It was the height of hubris.

Of course, his confidence wasn’t entirely unfounded.

Gathering this many troops was unprecedented.

Moreover, logically, with such a force, they naturally believed they could conquer any place.

He could become the main protagonist, not just a witness, in the making of a new history.

Surely, he wasn’t the only one filled with excitement.

For a swift departure, they hastily began their march towards the demon realm.

Of course, the only sea route to the current demon realm had inexplicably turned into lava, making it impossible to approach, but they had a solution.

“We will provide airships!”

A kingdom stepped forward to offer airships capable of transporting the massive army of 500,000.

The Kingdom of Winpelt.

A nation rumored to possess the continent’s only formula for creating flying airships.

Of course, they didn’t have enough ships themselves, so they would provide the core technology and have others supply the necessary materials and resources, but that was sufficient.

Just in time, the Forellos Empire also offered technologies they were developing internally.

They readily accepted the offer and initiated a large-scale transportation operation.

It was impossible to transport the entire army at once, but they managed to assemble a large airship fleet capable of carrying 100,000 troops.

Thus, they began their voyage to conquer the demon realm.

The sight of ships filling the sky more densely than clouds became a popular topic among the people, who watched the army with hopeful eyes, eager to see the chaos quelled.

After two transport operations, approximately 150,000 advance troops established a base in the demon realm.

“……Ugh, I’d prefer to set up camp further inside.”

“This is the demon realm. Setting up camp deeper in without extreme caution would be suicide.”

“I know.”

To proceed cautiously, they first established a base at the edge of the demon realm.

“First, we secure a path for the main force to advance.”

They didn’t truly believe they could conquer the demon realm in one fell swoop.

First, they would send an advance party to secure a path for the main force.

The goal was to send the advance party to the location of that tower and secure a route for marching and supplies.

If it were a simple scouting mission, it wouldn’t be difficult, but….

The commander paused, then summoned someone.

The advance party wasn’t solely composed of soldiers from each country.

They also recruited experienced mercenaries from various regions for reconnaissance.

In particular, they sought advice from a mercenary renowned for his high success rate in exploration requests.

“I want to ask you something. Can we rely on the existing records for this exploration?”

Even for the demon realm, some records existed.

Numerous brave individuals had risked their lives to infiltrate this place.

Of course, none had managed to break through entirely, but some occasionally returned with partial records.

Extremely limited data on the ecology, climate, and other aspects of this place.

Naturally, they intended to consult it for this operation.

However, the mercenary shook his head, offering a negative opinion.

“I doubt it will be of much use.”

“……Hmm.”

“I don’t need to point it out, but what kind of place is this? Isn’t it called the White Hell?”

“Ugh…….”

Well, it was obvious.

Anyone who came here couldn’t help but notice that fact.

“There’s no white anywhere, let alone snow.”

Only barren rocks everywhere.

The environment is drastically different from the known demon realm.

“So, that hypothesis is correct…….”

In the first place, the owner of this demon realm is Peresia.

Everyone knows that.

With Epileotera arbitrarily taking over, it’s clear the owner has changed.

“Even I would change everything immediately.”

“Ugh…….”

The existing demon realm was already a headache due to the lack of information, but now it’s even more troublesome.

“It doesn’t matter. Let’s proceed as planned.”

After all, there’s little reliable information about the existing demon realm either.

There’s no reason to be surprised by anything that appears.

The commander ordered the advance party to proceed with utmost caution.

“First, let the soldiers rest… and then immediately secure the path.”

It doesn’t matter what they encounter.

They were fully prepared and confident in dealing with it.

“I will personally lead the advance party.”

Above all, he was confident in his own abilities.

Even in his home country, few could match him.

Even if that monster himself blocks the way, it wouldn’t matter.

It wouldn’t be a bad thing to cut off his head and present it to the main force.

However, his confidence didn’t last long.

He overlooked the fact that this was still the demon realm.

And…….

Above their base… several strangely shaped birds were circling in the sky.

They hadn’t realized yet.

That the man inside that tower, revealing his malice to the world, was watching them with a malicious smile…….

* * *

The advance party of 50,000 began their march.

The commander personally led the army, taking the lead and shouting.

“There’s no need to be afraid! Even if it’s a demon realm, it’s just a useless, abandoned piece of land.”

With the commander personally armed and leading the way, the soldiers had no reason to hesitate.

After marching for several hours.

“Hmm… they’re coming.”

As expected, beings appeared to greet them.

The ground vibrated slightly.

It wasn’t the sound of marching soldiers.

The sound was coming from the opposite direction.

“Hmph, I guess they wouldn’t let us pass quietly.”

The commander drew his beloved sword.

“All troops, stand by! Immediately form a line and prepare for engagement!”

As soon as he shouted, something began to appear in the distance.

The sight of gray shapes moving in packs.

Gradually, the presence drew closer, and soon they were close enough to be seen with the naked eye.

Wolves made of rock.

“Monsters… or are they summons created by that monster?”

They didn’t look like ordinary monsters.

Come to think of it, according to the records of the existing demon realm, Peresia’s summons originally guarded this place, so was he doing something similar?

“It doesn’t matter…….”

Just crush them all.

“It’s no different from facing monsters! Form a line, maintain sufficient distance, and engage!”

The purpose of this reconnaissance mission was, of course, to identify the types and strength of these monsters.

Therefore, the corps was formed with those experienced in monster subjugation.

The soldiers quickly lined up to face the monsters.

First, the mages within the corps chanted spells, and a wall of rock rose from the ground.

They aimed their spears and long swords, preparing to face the oncoming threat.

If the opponents were agile monsters, chasing after them would be foolish.

They set up a fence to block their charge, thrust spears to keep their teeth and claws at bay, and planned to corner and eliminate them.

Woof!

As they approached within range, the sound of the rock wolves barking echoed.

The wolves following behind also barked incessantly, shaking the air.

Every time they barked, the atmosphere seemed to tremble, and goosebumps prickled their skin.

They weren’t barking normally.

“There’s no need to be afraid! It’s just the sound of dogs barking!”

The commander and the knights directly commanding the groups of each corps shouted constantly, scolding them and urging them to stay focused.

Finally, the pack of wolves collided.

It was like a gray wave… a wave with teeth and claws crashing down.

“Kugh!”

The soldiers gripped their weapons tightly.

Not because of sweat, but as if for reassurance.

And the moment the wolves collided with the fence, they thrust their spears and stabbed their long swords, pushing them back.

First, they block the initial charge.

“Quickly smash them!”

While the front row struggled to hold the line, the soldiers in the rear row drew their bows, and the strong ones grabbed javelins and swung their arms wide.

The arrows and javelins rained down on the monsters.

However, these monsters, being far from ordinary creatures, wouldn’t be easily defeated.

“I’m counting on you! Mages!”

There was no need to say it; the mages were already chanting spells.

As they finished, the area above the wolves’ heads glowed red.

Countless fireballs appeared, pouring down like a fiery rain.

Kwagagagagagang!

They exploded relentlessly, smashing the monsters to pieces.

Strangely, even though the flames raged fiercely, not a single spark reached the monsters or the soldiers at the front.

“Indeed… amazing.”

A spell meticulously calculated not only for power but also for range.

‘With this, it’s not just a reconnaissance mission… but also the subjugation of that monster is possible…….’