Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 139

Yesterday's cake was delicious.

Therefore, I will visit again in order to heal my weary mind after the tiring conference.

As expected of the royal capital of Ingrasia Kingdom where the Freedom Association's Headquarters was located.

Yuuki actually did a good job.

He searched for "World Travelers" and sheltered them. Not just people with high ability but those with knowledge and those familiar with technology as well. Since I was mainly obsessed with food, I could learn something from this.

To be honest, there was no satisfaction in a meal at the level of a frontier village. Modern Japan was too luxurious.

Only one boiled potato every day and a tasteless soup made with bitter grass. Such meal was the norm.

Because salt was a high-class item, food that had flavor was precious.

Even bread, since it was eaten when hard, would be nothing more than a hardship.To try and improve the food was a very natural action, but whether or not it was possible was different issue.

Just like with me, the images formed with the knowledge of the former world might not be conveyed properly to the other party. It would be certain that there would be many attempted trial and errors between a "World Traveler" with common sense and the other party.

I could pretty much estimate that much.

Thanks to their efforts, I could eat a cake, even in this world.

Although the reason I came to Ingrasia Kingdom's royal capital was to participate in the Council's conference, I believed this issue could be more important than that.

Today's goal was negotiating with the shopkeeper to see if he would share his recipe.

Shuna said she could make an identical cake, but it would require several months of research in order to make one at the same level.

I greeted Kirsch-san,[1] the shopkeeper. I wanted to ask him to teach Shuna how to make it.

The recipe might have been a secret, but even if it was useless, I had continued to ask him.

ŒAah? You want learn how to make my cake?

Do you think a treasured recipe can be taught to other so easily?!

I'm glad that you liked the cake, but this was made with the effort of many people.

So it can't be taught to others so easily.

Oh well, it was a natural reaction.

There are similar shops in many places in this town, but after my eating spree and comparing them to each other, only this shop had the real deal.

It was certain that the other shops only imitated this shop. This shopkeeper could also be another "World Traveler."

ŒCould you please do something about that?

Shuna asked politely while lowering her head.

It was a refined movement that placed her both hands together and bent at the waist beautifully, charmed all who saw it.

Œ......guu. I, I won't fall to sucha seductive technique!

But, I will think about it, if you can make a dish that can satisfy me, anything is ok.

Oops.

It seems Shuna was able to draw out a compromise. I was prepared to have to research it in the worst case scenario, but Shuna's dishes are first class.

It might go well.

ŒShuna-san. Cook to your heart's content and end this!

Make that conceited shopkeeper moan by the supreme dish!

ŒYes. I understand!

Shuna was motivated.

The cake had instigated a fire in Shuna's spirit.

Shuna borrowed the kitchen and prepared the supreme dish.

It was Tamagoyaki[2].

The supreme dish, that was said could make someone understand the cook's skill, was Tamagoyaki.

Kirsch-san stared at the given plate and gulping, he swallowed his saliva. Saying nothing, with a fork, he put a mouthful Tamagoyaki into his mouth.

ŒDelicious!!

It was a single blow.

With Shuna's dish's overwhelming power, Kirsch-san acknowledged Shuna.

ŒThank you very much

A charming smile floated on Shuna's face.

Things had concluded. As the smile pierced his heart, Kirsch-san seemed to fall completely.

ŒTchi. It can't be help! It's a special occasion, okay?

The muscular Ossan responded to Shuna with a shy smile.

Honestly, I could only say he was acting dere-dere[3]. Oh well, it couldn't be helped, Shuna's pale pink hair suited her well, and she was a lovely girl.

Kirsch began to teach Shuna how to make the cake in the kitchen.

Benimaru and I ordered a drink similar to coffee from the clerk, and thought about the conference earlier while waiting for Shuna.

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When I had arrived at the assembly hall where the conference was held, several Council members came to greet me.

I heard many stories from the people who came to visit the Tournament, it seemed they wanted to tie diplomatic relations with me.

I considered the future appeal and interacted sociably with them.

ŒAhahahaha. Rimuru-dono, though you are called a Demon Lord, aren't you very sociable!

ŒOh my, you're quite right. From now on please call me as you see fit.

By the way, I hear that you produce many interesting items?

Would you mind allowing our country to handle those goods?

ŒOh, about that. We're in the feel the same. We also expect your cooperation.

Of course, the appropriate remuneration would besaying more than this would be tasteless, right

Ah, yes.

What should I call it...this speechless feeling?

This wasn't even being rude anymore!

I had believed the other party might have been a noble, it might have been a failure for me to act modestly. It seemed they had misunderstood my response considerably.

Oh well, it was troublesome. Even if I didn't particularly distribute goods to these fellows, it could still be distributed by the guildas the organization under the Arbitration committee.

ŒAh, is that so. Please take care of me at that time

Let's go with a strategy of juggling conversations without any meaning.

This was a conversation between adults. It was a talk of "If you want to buy something, come buy it yourself!"

I refused the impolite Council member with a smile and left the place after I had finished giving light greetings.

In the midst of a lengthy talk, another committee member also approached.

Although my mood had been ruined since the morning, I endured since I could possibly request something here, and entered the meeting place.

And then the conference began...from then on was the true hell.

At the last meeting, the agenda Hinata had proposed was to appeal for our cooperation. I had heard it from her.

The defense would be entrusted to our country, and a constant amount of money would be paid. Given that the other party was certainly going to use us, we too would use the other party.

Oh well, we were equal in this regard. Anyway we were located on the Empire's invasion route. If the war happened, it was natural for the rear to work together.

Also, if they paid the defense fee, of course I would accept. I didn't have any reason to refuse.

And then there was the real issue.

The purpose of participating in this conference was to make them a hand over their surplus forces.

In other words, I would show off the monster's power and the powerful military strength in my possession.

Each country would pay us their defense budget, and we would be used for good. However, in fact each country possessed large military forces, their size enabled each country to ignore Tempest.

Tempest had already been recognized as a country. Because we were aiming for co-existence and co-prosperity with human society we should hesitate to hold a role of the defense force for the Confederation.

Besides, by giving support it would be possible to demonstrate our military force to watchful eyes of many countries. It was a strategy that killed two birds with one stone.

Hinata had said that she had also aimed for this.

The soldiers under the direct control of the committee only included a few Holy Knights. Therefore, by building a base for us, they could entrust the emergency response to us.

I approved of that plan, even if I was being used by others I had also intended to make a profit off of them.

How did things turn out like this?

The desk I had kicked up was floating in the air and when it fell I pulverized into very small piece with my heel.

I crossed my legs, sat on the chair arrogantly, and glared at the Council members who turned pale. They looked at me in surprise and I let out a sigh in my mind.

No, I had endured it at first.

Even as an adult, I was considered someone with a heart wider than a sea. I could even brag that this was as famous as the stories of my recent activities.

As someone who was called the embodiment of patience, dealing with the Milim's selfishness was my forte. Because I had a vast, spacious heart, I could even laugh and forgive Milim's selfishness.

But...

What about the committee ossans[4] and their selfishness covered in greed that didn't have any charm?

The answer to that was the large desk that was crushed before their eyes.

ŒAh, you guys. Are you making fun of me?

Saying whatever you please, am I your servant?

Aah? Don't think I don't know even though I remained silent!

In the conference room that had fallen silent, my voice resounded calmly.

I didn't shout but my voice seemed to inflict the mind of the Council member with fear.

I also did not use theŽDemon Lord's Haki.

Because, if I used it on human, the best case would be they panicked, and the worst case would be they become insane and died in madness.

The brainwashing series was usable, but all possibilities of friendship with humans would vanish if I used it. I didn't have the hobby of spending time with uninteresting dolls that can only answer YES for the remainder of its life.

In other words, I only got angry and broke the desk this time, it was just a normal intimidation tactic.

But, the effect was still great.

ŒNo, no,Rimuru-dono We didn't say it with such an intent...

In the first place, it was that.

To address someone of a higher standing and a King of a country with "Dono".

Even if we held the status of a country, they only treated me like the king of a vassal nation, not as equal country.

I was sure these fellows were looking down on monsters.

And the contents of the discussion from a while ago...

Geez, share the blueprints for the magic train, give the rights for joint management of the labyrinth, hands over the tax from the people who lived in the satellite town and not the citizens of Tempest...

It was just stating their selfish demands.

I was a Demon Lord, for cripes sake! Because of this, I expected to be treated with proper respect, however they were just acting in an extremely unreasonable manner.

Even if they were nobles who represented their nations, my generous heart had reached its limit.

No, I would say that Yuuki was quite a clever fox if he could lead such tanukis[5] by the nose. It was impossible for me.

ŠNotification. Therefore, I told you I would be the one represent it‹

Raphael seemed to say something but it might just have been my imagination.

Raphael-san who was just a skill should not have able to intrude freely to such an extent.

I was too angry and seemed to have heard an auditory hallucination. But, it was good since it allowed me to collect myself a little.

ŒEh? Then, what kind of intent of what you want to relay?

Are you telling me to work like a carriage horse as your guys slave?

ŒN, no! That's unthinkable! We don't have such intent...

I shifted my focus onto the Council member who had spoken franticly, and suddenly I had an odd feeling.

That fellow's eyes were facing towards the inner part of the conference room's door.

When I listened carefully, I heard several footsteps. Apparently, he seemed to have called the guard.

When I noticed that, the door was flung open and several soldiers and a large man entered.

ŒOh oh, so energetic. Are you an idiot to call yourself a Demon Lord?

But, you only brought three attendants, aren't you bragging too much?

Stupid!

If I beat you and put you under my thumb, you monsters will be at my mercy!

The large man immediately barked loudly as he entered.

Eh? What?

You're going to beat me and turn me into your minion?

What is this fellow talking about? Did I become dumb? I didn't really understand what this fellow was saying.

ŠSolution. This large man (Fool), says that he will win against master and turn you into a minion‹

I could understand that!

If it was explained one on one with serious look, I would be really dumb.

ŒOi..... Is this the consensus of the assembly?

In reply to the question posed by my tired self,

ŒAre you an idiot? Of course it is! Or, are you frightened?

If you grovel and lick my shoes now, I won't make you feel pain.

The large man answered with vulgar laughter.

But amongst the Council members there were some who were stiffin fear and confusion,

ŒI didn't hear about this. What is this about?

ŒWho instigated this?

ŒThat soldier is wearing armor bearing the crest of the Ingrasia royal family.

That means, this is Ingrasia's instigation?

I was able to hear such response from an obviously unrelated, a perplexed person and a person who had made a calm judgment.

That meant that this matter is not a decision by the assembly, it was just a reckless show of power? Oh well, it seemed Hinata didn't know about this, and it was certainly not a unanimous decision either.

I made such a judgment.

ŒOi, don't enter without permission.

The Council's assembly hall is in the middle of a conference right now.

You guys, this is not behavior becoming of a soldier

Hinata calmly demanded the large man and his group to leave.

ŒHahaha, Hinata-dono. It's fine.

It is I[6] who called them. It's to teach that outlaw a lesson

ŒGavan-dono[7], did you lose your mind?

Though I didn't hear about this before.......

Or rather, didn't you guys hand the authority of the Council's decision over to me?

Hinata's voice lowered and become cold.

Ah, she seemed to be quite seriously angry. I thought it was certainly due to that fool's judgment.

ŒShut up, woman. Ah?

I don't know if you're the former Holy Knight leader or what, but I am the leader of the Ingrasia Chivalric Guard Order, Reiner-sama[8] is not your enemy.

Didn't you wet yourself with piss running away after being defeated by that meager Demon Lord? Right, oh Holy Knight Leader-sama.

Anyway, that position too was merely a decoration you obtained after seducing a sex-minded cardinal.[9]

Even if a small fry fought you, it would be a poor and boring fight. To lack the resolution to kill the Demon Lord, it's ridiculous!

But well...your appearance isn't that bad. If you want to become my woman, it would be okay for me to love you as my beloved concubine

Ah, this fellow is dead meat.

Hinata's expression didn't change. Her cold, beautiful face was like normal.

However, contrasting with her cold outward appearance, inside she seemed to be raging like magma.

ŒWhoa, Reiner-kyou[10]. Isn't that a little vulgar?

Still, I'm interested in the Demon Lord as well. Monopolizing it wouldn't be good.