The Strongest Farmer in Another World ~I'm a "Farmer", Not a Demon King! ~ - Chapter 582

The Strongest Farmer in Another World ~I’m a “Farmer”, Not a Demon King! ~

Chapter 582   Evil God Suppression Battle: Lilia’s Battlefield

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The long-range units led by Lancia are eliminating the large enemies, while Zaviet’s troops are dealing with the smaller ones. Then, Leireine and her group take care of the enemies that manage to slip through.

Currently, our rate of elimination exceeds the rate of enemy increase, and in a few more hours, we should reach a complete zero.

While it seems like everything is progressing smoothly, there are, of course, some issues. Well, to put it simply, it’s the casualties.

Even though Lancia’s team is dealing with the larger threats, they can’t completely eliminate them, and if any surviving large enemies get close to Zaviet’s troops, they could sustain serious injuries.

The smaller enemies, despite being engaged by multiple soldiers, can still cause injuries.

These soldiers have to withdraw from the battlefield to receive treatment, but the place where they’re being treated is, in a different sense, also a battlefield.

“Hey hey hey hey~. I wanna go too~”

“Denied.”

“Aww~!”

However, even in such a battlefield, there are fools who fight without consciousness, and that fool—Lilia—is babbling about wanting to go to the front lines instead of doing treatment.

Well, I can’t say I don’t understand.

After all, she probably wants to stand out and show off, wanting to make a cool contribution. For that, going to the front lines and defeating enemies directly is the quickest way. It’s certainly the kind of scenario she desires, where she can shine and stand out.

But it’s no good. Lilia can fight, sure, but her abilities are more geared towards defense. Even if she were to step forward and block enemy attacks, she wouldn’t necessarily be able to defeat enemies as she wishes.

So, rather than wasting her strength unnecessarily in such a situation, it’s better to keep her in the rear like this, where she can wait and treat the injured.

Furthermore, it’s likely that the enemy is targeting not only me and Flora but also Lilia. If she were sent to the front lines, she might not be able to adapt to changes in the situation even if something were to happen.

If Lilia were to go to the front lines and start moving around, and as a result, enemies were to flow into the flanks, this operation could collapse.

So, for that reason as well, I want her to stay back and continue waiting in the same place.

“You quietly treat the injured. It’s not like fighting is your forte in the first place.”

“But I can fight too!”

“I know you can fight, but you’re not the type to go charging in recklessly. …Speaking of which, looks like you have work to do.”

As I try to placate Lilia, a wounded person approaches from the front lines.

Judging by the extent of the injuries, they seem to be able to move on their own, so it’s not too serious, but the amount of blood visible suggests that treatment is necessary.

Pointing to the injured person, I divert Lilia’s attention in that direction.

Lilia, who had been complaining until then, immediately starts moving and speaks to the injured person as soon as she sees them, seemingly drawn by my gestures towards them.

The injured person was miraculously healed by Lilia, who seemed to have known them from before and engaged in conversation with them.

Here are Lilia’s reactions to their remarks:

“Huh? What? You know me? …Oh! You’re the person who played with me in the capital! Ohh, you came all the way here.”

“You’re defeating enemies for my sake? Heheh, what a nice thought! That’s how subordinates should be! …Oh, but make sure not to get hurt. Pain is tough, you know?”

“Hmm? What’s this? Why are you two arguing!? …Who can serve me better? …Hey! Don’t fight over me!”

“Alright, everyone, listen up! It’s great that you’re all enthusiastic, and I’m happy you’re defeating a lot of enemies, but that doesn’t mean you should get injured! Who do you think is going to heal you?!”

“Yeah yeah. You’re being obedient! After this is over, I’ll treat everyone to something nice, so don’t die! Even those who have suffered serious injuries should join in! Got it? Stop fighting here and go defeat the enemies quickly! Oh, and make sure not to get hurt!”

“Oh, taking care of subordinates is also a noble task of evil, right? Treating tired subordinates is the duty of a boss… Huh, what? …Huh? …We’re out of money? No way! I earned a lot when I was in Karakas!”

“Ugh… If it comes to this, I’ll have to borrow money from him again…”

Ignoring whatever she’s saying. Oh wait, maybe not. I should make her pay back five times as much. If she realizes she needs to earn a lot, she might actually start working… Right?

Well, I’ve summarized Lilia’s reactions, but did you get the gist of it?

If you didn’t, I don’t care. Farewell.

Anyway, now that she’s started treating the injured, my attention seems to have shifted.

Since everything seems fine here, I should quickly leave this place to avoid getting involved again.

Oh, before I leave, I should make sure to tell the accompanying elves. This time, I’ll tell them to keep an eye on Lilia and not to let her wander off. There’s a possibility she might sneak out if left unattended.