I'm the Only Totem in Another World - Chapter 59

Chapter 59: Bluethan Conquest （1）

I was so tired that I fell asleep, but I had a strange dream. Of course, it was a crazy dream.

I’m not a snake, and I’ve never been born in a world like that. It must have been Jin Malak’s memory.

The being who gave me the “soul’s initiative” or whatever it’s called.

━ Hmm.

Why did I see this guy’s past in the form of a dream? Is it an ominous foreshadowing that the initiative is changing?

No. Then I would be in a more unstable state than I am now. I just had a strange dream, everything else is fine.

…Jin Malak said my mind couldn’t handle it if we had a long conversation.

Maybe it’s a penalty I received because I had a short conversation in the form of a message last time?

The initiative was shaken for a moment while I was asleep.

It’s nothing yet, but the more I talk to him, the more likely I am to face a situation where our egos mix, or I lose myself.

Let’s avoid conversations with Jin Malak as much as possible. I’ll only talk to him when I think it’s really important, a critical moment.

It’s not all bad news.

If we assume that the dream was all fact, then Jin Malak was almost the strongest being in the world, or at least close to it.

Even in his snake state before ascension, no one could stop Jin Malak.

Didn’t that God of Games guy try everything to get rid of Jin Malak, but still get overwhelmingly defeated?

I don’t know what kind of bastard he is because it’s the first time I’ve heard of him, but he built a cathedral and summoned warriors from other dimensions, so he must be a pretty strong guy.

Wait a minute.

A cathedral and otherworldly warriors? There was also an apostle who received divine power.

Like a Paladin who uses the power of the goddess.

This God of Games bastard, isn’t he Ishtania…?

Jin Malak might have been called the God of Games during the mythical age when he was a snake.

Let’s move on.

Anyway, this is very good news for me. This Loa being, or more precisely, Jin Malak’s peak, is freaking awesome.

Yes, he was a really strong character when he reached his full potential!

He wasn’t just a totem loser who just clicked and used Healing Totem!

As expected of an expansion pack boss, this is what he should be like. I feel good even though the situation is serious.

I…might become really strong?

Might beat the Dark Cloud and Karon…?

Might save the world?

Might be able to go home, have a beer, and watch a movie?

I’ve been running my happiness circuit for a while.

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The Tribal Federation’s altar.

After confirming that the leaders were seated at the round table, I opened my mouth.

━ Today, we will set out to conquer Bluethan. Are you ready?

“Of course. We’ll finish everything today.”

The first to answer was Rake.

As always, she was standing next to Totem No. 1, not at the round table.

“We’ve solved the problem of weapons and food supplies. We also have countermeasures in case of an emergency.”

“Leave the reconnaissance to me.”

“The warriors are ready!”

“I’ve taken care of everything I can.”

“I will stay at the headquarters. It’s a shame that this old body can’t go out in person.”

Rachel, Paya, Kanto, Harry, and Muri each said a word in turn.

Good.

Unlike the Symphony conquest, which was somewhat haphazard due to lack of information, this Bluethan conquest will be conducted systematically.

━ Go over it again.

It’s good to go over it in detail one more time, even if you know it.

“All right.”

Rachel stepped forward and began to explain.

The number of Tribal Federation combatants has increased due to the joining of the civilized people.

There is no longer a need to split up our forces and disperse the enemy to overcome the numerical disadvantage.

We don’t have to risk going all the way to the enemy headquarters to avoid a long battle like last time.

The plan is to slowly conquer the eight villages of Bluethan, then go to the city and kill the three mid-ranking demons of Bluethan, called the Demon Triumvirate.

We’re going to take out all the pawns and eat the king who’s left alone.

Bluethan is smaller than Symphony. If things go according to plan, we can finish the conquest in a day.

For some reason, demons never leave their territory, even if they are at a disadvantage.

The low-ranking demons that the mid-ranking demons control, like the Orangutan Demon, didn’t have their own territory, so they could roam outside their territory.

They can prepare to defeat us, but they don’t have the option of abandoning their territory and running away.

There’s only one thing we need to worry about: Coordinate Transmission, which mid-ranking demons use at the risk of their lives.

Their scouts are nothing more than Demon’s Eye. All we have to do is take care of them and keep them from giving away information.

If there are flying demons, Tteunteuni can take care of them.

We’ve also finished gathering information on the city, which will be a key battleground. It was quick with Paya and Tteunteuni.

No one could recognize the invisible pigeon floating in the air above the city.

We couldn’t see the mid-ranking demons because they were inside their homes, but we’ve already figured out the city’s terrain, the approximate number of low-ranking demons and worshippers, and the quality of their troops.

Three mid-ranking demons.

Four low-ranking demons.

Seventy demon worshippers （soldiers only）.

The overall assessment was ‘lame’.

They were far behind Symphony in every way.

It’s as if the three of them got together, scratched each other’s bellies, and just slept all day.

The Gorilla Demon, he was special.

A well-armed army, two low-ranking demons on par with a Level 4 Paladin, and his own powerful force.

He was also as intelligent as a human. It was impressive how he waited for the Orangutan Demon to stall for time.

Thinking about it again, he was a Round 1 boss with an absurd difficulty level.

Realistically, without the Totem of Chaos, it would have been either defeat or the ‘Dark Cloud Ending’.

This time, we’re going to win by skill, not by chance.

Fair and square.

…I’ll use the Totem of Chaos when all three mid-ranking demons are together.

“That’s all.”

Rachel concluded the ‘Bluethan Conquest’ briefing. It was a good briefing.

━ Let’s begin.

“Yes!”

I transferred my consciousness to Totem No. 3.

When I went outside, leaving my body （totem） to Rake, a well-armed army greeted me.

The ratio was about 7 barbarians to 3 civilized people.

They are all veteran heroes of the 5th year of the Demon Apocalypse.

“Loa Malak!”

“We will dedicate our victory to you!”

“We will reclaim Bluethan!”

I don’t think we’ll use that area as our territory even if we reclaim it, but what does it matter?

It’s just to get into the mood.

━ My followers. I promise you victory. Fear not. I will be with you wherever you go.

“Waaaaaaaaaaaah!”

A thunderous roar echoed through Symphony.

The subtle boundary between barbarian and civilized man disappeared. They were all warriors and my followers.

At least for this moment.

“Shall we go?”

Rake made eye contact with Paya. Paya nodded silently.

Rake grinned and quickly climbed onto Tteunteuni’s back.

Caw!

Tteunteuni, the monster pigeon pretending to be a spirit, continued to grow, big enough to carry both Rake and Paya.

Now, in terms of size, he’s no match for a low-ranking demon.

“Let’s go!”

Tteunteuni nodded at Paya’s command, spread his wings, and took off.

“Follow Malak!”

Kanto and the other cavalry followed behind Tteunteuni. It’s the so-called ‘string of sausages march’.

We brought all the horses from the stables because mobility is key to this conquest.

Everyone seemed to know how to ride a horse. All the warriors who couldn’t ride are dead.

“Giddy up! Giddy up!”

It’s breathtaking to see hundreds of horses galloping across the land at once.

Is this how the Khan of the Mongol Empire always felt?

I feel like a real ‘commander’.

Screech━!

Tteunteuni entered Bluethan territory.

He didn’t use his stealth ability, but he wasn’t detected because he was higher than Demon’s Eye.

“Fire!”

“Don’t let them get away!”

The cavalry following behind skillfully shot their arrows and hit Demon’s Eye.

The barbarians who lived by hunting were a little better at archery.

We were able to reach the first village quickly after killing Demon’s Eye and the Infected that were blocking our way.

“That house. The low-ranking demon is in there. I can feel his energy.”

Rake pointed to the sturdiest-looking house in the village.

“I understand.”

Paya nodded and moved Tteunteuni to the top of the house.

Rake glanced down and tightened her grip on the cloth wrapped around Totem No. 3.

Then she jumped off Tteunteuni’s back in a very acrobatic move.

Boom!

She crashed through the roof and entered the house.

It was literally a Rake drop.

The moment the startled demon’s eyes widened at the sudden intrusion, Rake drew her curved sword.

Slice! The demon’s head was cut off in an instant.

One of the eight demons who ruled the eight villages died 3 seconds after encountering Rake.

Five zombies would never have been able to defeat this enemy.

This is too much, damn it.

“Humph.”

Rake, making a satisfied hum, climbed back onto the roof through the hole she had made in the ceiling.

Paya and Tteunteuni are waiting. Rake quickly climbs onto Tteunteuni’s back.

All Rake has to do is kill the demons, and all Paya has to do is act as a transporter.

Half the battle is won if you kill the leader.

━ Let’s clean up the rest of them quickly.

“Yes!”

The two women on the back of the spirit answered in unison.

Let’s finish this quickly and safely this time.