Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 185

Velgrynd and I faced each other, and unleashed our attacks looking to end this battle.

Our attacks clashed, and I got sent flying while a part of Velgrynd got sliced up.

The battle was turning into a stalemate of sorts.

But, results are starting to show.

At a glance, it looked like a furious exchange between us, but I had a fair amount of breathing room.

Although I got blown away by the clashes, I diverted most of the impact away, taking almost no damage.

Analysis of Velgrynd's abilities was complete, and just looking at the compatibility between us, it was clear that she's not a threat to me.

It's my win.

I am certain of it.

At this point, I received a telepathic message from Diablo.

(Kufufufufu. It looks like a "Rat" has crawled its way into our fight.

It has been cornered onto the flagship, what are your intentions sire?)

From just his tone, it sounded like getting rid of it was easy.

As for the results for the various battles, some were put into tough battles, but no fatalities so far.

The "Rat" was sneaking around among the battles the Devil Lords were in, observing the battle between Carrera and the guy in uniform from the shadows.

He didn't look like he was going to assist his "allies", what a shady fellow.

Also, it seems like he ate one of his dead "comrades", looks like he had an ability of the "consumption" type.

So, was his aim the man in uniform?

Up til this point, on my orders, the surrounding space was within a field that interrupted teleportation.

I didn't want any unwanted guests, nor did I want anyone escaping.

If the "Rat" wanted to escape, his only option would be to move outside of the field that was set up.

To break through a hole in the field, and get an Airship out of the field. Then teleporting away from there.

Therefore......... his destination must be safe spot, which also means that's where his allies would be.

Should I round up all of them, or get rid of the "Rat" now?

Someone who moves around stealthily huh.

Yuuki may be involved.

If I got rid of the "Rat", the link to whoever is behind the scenes would be cut off.

If the Emperor is eliminated, the Empire will fall into chaos. Which also meant, other factions could take advantage of the situation and grow larger.

In any case, I shall set a trap for the "Rat".

It would be best if it takes the bait (Emperor), and I get to reel them all in.

Although I have no way to confirm who is behind all this currently, it's a good idea to cut the threat at it's roots.

(Let the "Rat" scurry for now. It's probably trying to escape via teleportation, so I want to know it's destination.

After we come into contact with whoever is pulling the strings, we eliminate them. Put priority into finding out who is behind this!)

(Understood!)

To get all who are involved, including the "Rat", in one fell swoop.

I gave the orders to Diablo, with such thoughts.

Even as I was communicating with Diablo, the battle with Velgrynd was still going on.

With support from Wisdom Lord Raphael, communication was easily possible as I still had lots of breathing room, even I was impressed at the current situation.

All of Velgrynd's attacks, were nullified with the Absolute Defense of Covenant King Uriel.

In comparison, my attacks using the "Veldora Sword", looked like they were doing damage as though it was ignoring any defenses on Velgrynd's large body.

The situation looked favourable for me, and seemed it would be difficult to overturn.

Velgrynd reverted from dragon, back to her human form.

As expected, it looked like it was hard to fully defend with that large body. If the aim was to improve her defenses, changing to her human form was a good choice.

But, that meant her offense would drop significantly.

Although there was no change in ability, the amount of base Energy that was at her disposal was now limited.

But well....... To me, since all attacks are blocked anyway, there's no doubt that she would be more of a pain to deal with in her human form.

As expected of Veldora's elder sister, she was a beauty with azure blue hair, having difficulty pointing my sword at that was also one of the reasons.......

Even so, that fella Raphael, wanted to take Covenant King Uriel away from me in this situation.

It's like telling me to devour her, as Gluttony King Beelzebuth would be the only remaining option.

Velgrynd, after grazing past a few of my "Veldora Sword" attacks, looked exhausted.

If I keep up these attacks, it would result in my victory, but.......

ŒDa-damn you! To do this to us, "True Dragons".......

To not only take away my little brother, but to also get in the way of Rudra and my wishes!!

Velgrynd spewed another Cardinal Acceleration.

Although it looked like her output has decreased, with the increased focus she was putting into the attack, it was now a pinpoint attack; it could be said to be comparable to when she was in her dragon form.

It looked smaller, but I'm the only target anyway.

but, this attack has already been analyzed, it won't work on me any more.

ŒWasn't it you guys who took the initiative!?

You pit Veldora against me in the first place!

ŒShut up! My younger brother, hasn't fallen that low to be consumed by the likes of you!

Although he was an unreliable boy, to think he would be defeated by a puny Demon Lord.......

And ending up absorbed by that Demon Lord, and used to corner me like this.......

It feels like she's really taking it out on me.

Drowned in anger, Blasts were forcefully released at me.

Too bad, those don't work against me.

But man, I'm stumped. If I continue attacking with this sword she might end up getting "erased", but well, she *is* Veldora's sister.......

(Hey, Veldora. Can't you talk to her and get her to calm down?)

(!? Don't ask something so scary! I almost forgot to breathe for a moment.

It's impossible for me to nonchalantly talk to her now, since she's actually angry for me!!

If she found out I was cooperating with you, and am totally alive and all.......)

Right.

I finally realised, Veldora can't be relied on, like at all.

But, man, this guy....... He's so unreliable at critical times.

This situation, happened because he ran away, and didn't want to meet his other elder sister.......

Huh? Then why am I the one doing all this jack?

I was slowly getting annoyed at something else.

(But, we can't just "erase" her, right?)

(.......u, Hmm. That would be bad, yea.

That's it! Let's change the setting to one which I was forcefully consumed by you.

Just devour my sister too!

Then, get her into a position similar to mine.

If it's the current "you", it's definitely possible, even Wisdom Lord Raphael agrees!)

.......what is this fella saying?

This guy, just because he doesn't want to get scolded, he's the spoiled type who puts the blame on his buddy!

And from that train of thought, the bad guy is me isn't it!

Also, the plan to only have Gluttony King Beelzebuth remain supports this notion.

Raphael and Veldora are in cahoots! Was, what I have realised.

But, well.

Towards his elder sister who was so aggravated at his "death", just appearing like nothing happened is not a good idea, even I could understand that much.

Even though I understood, it definitely feels like all the troublesome stuff was dumped onto me.

Also....... If Veldora, who merrily put so much power into the sword earlier gets found out and gets chewed out for it, he's not going to put the blame for that on me too, right?

Change the setting to me being forcefully consumed! The moment he said that, he was definitely aiming to push all the blame onto me.

But wait a sec? A similar position.......

Against Veldora, there wasn't really anything I can "force" him to do.

I get his consent, then he works accordingly. More like he has a lot of freedom to do whatever he wants, that Veldora.

Basically, once he is "released", there isn't much of anything I can force Veldora to do.

If he wanted to take actions disadvantageous to me, I could just cut the Link; even if Veldora declines, it's not like he gets "erased" if the Link is cut.

If something happens and the "released" Veldora gets destroyed, whether he decides to return to his "real body" which is inside me or not, there's no "real" loss. (TN:people die when they are killed.. Wait, huh?)

To put it simply, there is no restricting force whatsoever.

A position similar to Veldora's.

Simply means to devour Velgrynd, then "release" her.

That also means, the fact that Veldora wasn't forced into anything would be proven, and I don't get blamed at all.

A sibling-squabble? What's that, is it tasty?

That's not something within my "jurisdiction".

I decided to devour Velgrynd, and put her in the same position as Veldora.

But, it's bothersome if she rampaged after getting "released".

Since I can't force Velgrynd, is it even possible to do something like this?

ŠSolution. There are no problems. As a being similar to a "True Dragon" now, there is room to spare.

Also, it is possible to set conditions for "release".

Regarding that, negotiation with individual: "Scorch Dragon" Velgrynd is required.‹

Hmm?

So I have to devour first.

Then, set conditions when turning her into another "ability"?

In the worst case, if Velgrynd declines, I could just isolate her inside myŽStomachwithout turning her into an "ability".

I could also just let her out after the whole fiasco is over, it's not like she "needs" to become another part of my abilities.

After my ascension into something similar to a "True Dragon", I can feel my stats have definitely increased, there should be no problems isolating a Velgrynd or two inside me.

The objective was decided.

Now to get to work.

ŒWhatever the case, gotta get rid of the threats! I'm not going to let you do something like this again.

Velgrynd, time for you to repent a little!!

ŒScrew you, like hell I'm going down without a fight!

The fierce battle with Velgrynd continued.

Holy crap she's fast. It's gonna be a real pain to capture her.

She's supposed to have less power in her human form, but the battle isn't getting any easier.

Even then, using Covenant King Uriel, I cut her movements off withŽInsulated Prison.

Through that, I managed to finally capture her.

ŒYou bastard, **** you! Let me out, release me!!