Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 126

Once Chloe parted with Hinata and Ruminas, she returned to Yuuki's side.

Upon departure she took off her bracelet and handed it to Hinata.

ŒThis is...?

ŒA piece of my equipment. It was passed down to me when our souls were one... So it's yours to begin with, is it not?

The spirit equipment bracelet.

That bracelet which Rimuru made by copying the destroyed spirit equipment and gave to Hinata.

Because it was linked to Hinata's soul, upon merging with Chloe it was also sent to the past.

And though even at the beginning it was called a legendary piece of equipment, it had further evolved by feeding off of Chloe's power during her travels.

Now it was a Divine piece of equipment; Chloe's personal piece.

Hinata considered accepting the bracelet.

Indeed, when they were one Hinata was able to use it. However, this piece of equipment has shared many years with its master Chloe.

Moreover, Hinata who has lost much of her original strength was simply no longer able to sustain the equipment's summoning even for a moment.

Thus, with a sigh,

ŒIt is yours, Chloe. I can no longer use it.

Besides, this was made by your teacher, Rimuru.

It fits you better

Hinata said with a warm smile, and returned the bracelet.

Chloe took it in her hands and held it close to her heart.

ŒHuh... sensei made this? Is that so...

So sensei has been protecting me for so long...

ŒWhen I meet Rimuru I'll tell him that you're doing fine and holding onto that bracelet.

So use it. Or is it called a Hero's personal garb for naught?

ŒThanks... I'll treasure it

Chloe responded with a smile and nodded.

Hinata nodded in return.

The two souls who have fought together for so long would no journey separate.

Chloe bowed in gratitude, silently opened the door, and disappeared.

Without a word to the other children.

For Chloe the four kids are irreplaceable.

She truly wants to call out to them and throw her arms around them.

But now is not the time.

When the world's destruction is avoided, then she could do it. Then she would finally be released.

So Chloe will no waver.

She will not meet with Rimuru and will not call out to the kids.

For she was yet cursed by Yuuki.

At the very least, until she was released from this curse she could not let her guard down.

Meeting old friends will certainly consume time. Though she is permitted some freedom of movement, she should not stay separate from Yuuki for long.

Yuuki's three commands are powerful chains binding her.

Although he is obligated to give her specific commands, she must still obey his orders.

Chances are, Yuuki is now aware that Chloe has awakened as a true hero.

Though Yuuki never gives out orders without carefully thinking of the consequences, he just may order her to fight Ruminas.

Which is why she must move only after considering every possibility.

Upon exiting Chloe dispelled her spell.

Though no one has noticed, Chloe has been slowing time the whole while.

Since Hinata and Chloe awakened only three minutes in the world have passed. Chances are that Ruminas noticed, but did not mention it.

This only shows how wary Chloe is of Yuuki.

The world's destruction was caused by Yuuki's actions.

The forces in this world have been altered and a resistance force has sprouted.

Even Chloe's strength is far above what it used to be.

(I will defeat you this time! No, this time I will protect it!!)

She recalled the future where she was powerless to protect anything.

This time she swore to defeat Yuuki and protect the world.

She said her prayers and set off.

She was the one who was called the true hero.

Having thus been born, awoken, and with her resolve set,

The Hero Chloe began her rebellion.

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A young lad relaxing in an expensive cahir,

Behind him is a beautiful elf preparing tea.

In the chamber of the Freedom Association's master appear Yuuki and Kagali.

ŒHero Chloe seems to have completely awoken.

Hasn't she obtained some seriously ridiculous power?

Though it seems we are still able to control her thanks to the restraints placed upon her

But we won't be able to use even half of her power.

Seriously, nothing is going well.

Claymen's awakening failed, Rimuru-san is still alive.

There should have been more chaos by now.

What do you think, Kazalim?

Clearly amused the lad called out behind him.

Turning towards the inquirer,

ŒYou ask me that?

Haven't you already come to a conclusion?

The plan is a failure.

Cutie-pie Clayman is dead, too.

There's no way to sow discord among the demon lords now.

Though we could denounce the Western Saint's Church's ineptitude, there's people among us who oppose that action.

The countries surrounding Jura's forest are also moving differently than we wanted.

The destroyed Farmas Kingdom is being brought back together by a people's hero.[1]

He's got to have some terrifyingly smart friends to have managed things so fast.

He stabilized the country and reeled in neighboring violence.

Even the monster's activity has been stifled by Tempest.

The Jura Forest counties are enjoying a time of never-before-seen peace and prosperity.

In short, it's complete opposite of what you had expected

Kazalim replied with a bored expression.

ŒHey, why did you choose a pretty girl but are talking with so crudely?

Is that your type?

ŒDon't mess with me. It's cause I am Kazalim!

˜Tis a matter of appearance, Master

Kagali suddenly finished the sentence.

For Kazalim, no, for Kagali these things did not matter.

Strength was everything and Kagali's master possessed it. Therefore, all was well.

Human society despises cooperation and is fraught with grief and death.

So Yuuki had said, but his plan seems to have gone poorly.

So he's mumbling things like "Isn't the difficulty setting set too high?!" and such while Kagali is making tea.

Expression and tone aside, mastering one's limbs was not a matter for a single day.

In the first place, Kazalim was not a being who understood gender, but was affected to some degree by possessing Kagali.