Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 188

His birth (manifestation) happened in the distant past.

Born as an absolute being, he had sway over other beings with his Charisma.

The embodiment of Pride.

If he had grown like that, he could have been a being who would be called the King of the Underworld.

It was somewhat of an accident for a being such as he to be brought into the over world, but this was an event that will end up changing his fate significantly.

After arriving, he surveyed his surroundings.

He understood immediately, that he had been summoned.

The man who looked like the magician who summoned him was annoyingly spewing prideful words.

His wish was to destroy the opposing country which his side was warring against.

That was a simple matter.

Using the wide range destruction magic Death Streak without hesitation, he spread death easily.

Millions perished and cities of death were created. He felt nothing from what has been done.

But, attaining massive quantities of souls, he noticed he has ascended to a True Demon Lord.

It seemed, just reaping ten thousand human souls, was enough to reach ascension.

Then, what would happen if I collected even more souls? He was curious.

Also, he wanted to "repay" the person, who decided to give him such a "chore".

He summoned two retainers Arc Demons and gave them orders.

Swiftly erase this country from the face of this world.

He was currently in a good mood, having ascended.

The point was that he had destroyed the residents of the country, that the magician who summoned him and gave him such a "chore" resided in, with no pain or suffering. That alone, proved how much of a good mood he was in.

Also, the demons he summoned had the honor of being granted physical bodies.

Thus, a once flourishing, but having been divided, great country, that wielded ancient super technologies, met it's demise.

Such had happened thousands of years ago.

Although a country ended up destroyed as his idea of an experiment and "payback", he collected even more souls, but there weren't any more changes.

Which led him to understand, he cannot be strengthened any further.

This marked the start of boring days to come, but Guy didn't mind.

He roamed about everywhere, focused on enjoying the world for what it is.

His life wasted on only battles and refining his Soul in the underworld, now seemed bleak in comparison to the stimulating outside world.

Having fistfights with gigantic demon beasts, decimating self proclaimed monster kings with his magic.

To the native humans, he was viewed and known as both as a God and a Devil at the same time, it was such a period.

And then, they met.

The one who created the world, the ultimate existence.

"Stellar Dragon King" Veldanava. He who had created the world they live in.

Guy, who undoubtedly prided himself as one of the strongest alive, chose to challenge this being without any hesitation.

And ended up utterly defeated.

Guy was sent to the ground, as though there wasn't any resistance whatsoever.

Never once doubting his was the strongest, his pride at that time, was utterly shattered.

ŒEnd me. I am satisfied.

I now understand, that there will always be someone more capable out there in this world.

In the ever continuing and unbreakable logic of this world, my existence too, is but a small part of it.

ŒLittle one.

You see, I love all that have been born from me.

This monotonous world, has been slowly but surely progressing.

Intelligent beings are born, and they have now managed to attain the means to communicate with me.

And now, beings that have the ability to go against me have emerged.

A being such as you.

But, if they keep progressing at their current pace, this world will be destroyed in but a few thousand years.

For that, are you interested in cooperating with me?

Cooperate with me, and become an "Arbitrator".

The magic kingdom that he destroyed came to mind.

Vying for authority, the foolish scene of strife despite being of the same kind.

(I see, *that* was definitely deplorable.)

There was nothing to hesitate about.

As Guy had also grown fond of this world.

ŒWhy not. What should I be doing?

ŒTo be as you are. I would like for you, to take the throne as a "Demon Lord".

To show the world what it means to be feared, so that man will not grow to be overly "prideful".

Pride.

Looking back, this role perfectly fits me.

It was a request, that obviously took into account that Guy wielded the unique skillŽPride.(TN: the skill's name *is* pride lol)

ŒVery well then. I shall take that throne, as a "Demon Lord".

If man were to grow too proud, I shall judge them in your stead.

Guy dove deeper down now that his pride has been shattered once.

And attained ultimate skillŽPride King Lucifer.

A Demon Lord who had the power to rival God was born at this moment.

ŒYeah, I leave it to you.

Hearing Guy's reply, "Stellar Dragon King" Veldanava chuckled happily.

This was the moment, that Guy and Veldanava accepted each other as friends.

Guy now lived his life as a Demon Lord as promised.

But, that didn't actually mean he had much to do.

Turning his attention to gathering intelligence, he now gave orders and recieved reports from his underling demons.

Beside him stood the White Dragon.

It was a beautiful Dragon, with Blue Diamond eyes.

Perhaps having misunderstood something,

ŒI'm not accepting this, even if my elder brother has!(TN: past velzard was so adorable (>ω<) )

She detestably complained, seeming like she wanted a fight.

Guy was feeling bored recently, so he decided to face her seriously.

After battling for 3 days & 3 nights, Guy's base of operations turned into a silver world blanketed in ice.

Guy simply laughs it off, but for everyone else who lived there, it was a disaster.

She was Veldanava's younger sister, and seemed to be jealous of Guy as he had been accepted by her brother.

But, the seed of jealousy hadn't shown itself inside of her, so her real motive was probably to test Guy.

In the end, she seemed to have found something interesting, and now followed alongside Guy.

This, was how Guy met "Frost Dragon" Velzard.

He shifted his headquarters to the Northern Continent.

It was because the Aura (youki) leaking out from Velzard dropped the surrounding temperature.

Since there was less impact on the surroundings up north, he decided to move his base there.

At that time, Velzard had just learned to transform into her human form, but even more Aura was leaking because of that. (TN: velzard also had her time as a problem child (´Ï‰ï½) )

It was the right decision to move his home base. But that place had now became a land of permafrost that was void of any life, that was the only thing that was regretful.

To distract himself away from his boredom, he began surveillance on a larger scale, focusing on locations which showed large scale advancement in livelihood.

Although they looked scrawny when compared to "that place with super technology", the knowledge of magic and skills which were passed down, slowly began to resurface in their advancement.

It was amusing to watch the humans.

In time, villages became countries, and small scale skirmishes started to show up.

Is it time for me to appear?

As a warning, some countries were destroyed.

The humans, in the face of the threat Guy posed, slowly gained the mentality of working together.

(That's good. Unless you get on my nerves, I won't be destroying your country!)

Guy was fairly fulfilled, with his job as "Arbitrator".

Time passed, and a few hundred years went by.

On a certain day, to the bored Guy, a party came to challenge him.

These intruders, managed to overcome the frozen lands which no man dare tread.

ŒYour's truly is Rudra. Rudraƒ»Nasca!

A Hero of mankind, one who has shouldered the wishes of his people.

Vile Demon Lord, time to meet your end! Also, give this one all of your treasures!!

ŒRudra nii-sama, you're acting like the demon lord now!

ŒAhh, that's no good. He's getting blinded by greed.

He's definitely gonna get his *** whooped.(EN: nii-sama \= big brother, for you lesser weebs)

Having such a conversation, a weird trio.

Hero? What's that?

Guy has been bored for so long, those words piqued his interest.

ŒFufun! Coz Your's truly is the strongest, I won't be needing help from you guys.

Hey Demon Lord, I challenge you to a one-on-one battle!

The good-looking young man who can be called a biseinen, charged in wearing his intricate full-body magic armor. (TN:maybe pretty boy for biseinen? lol)

Should I easily evade or receive the attack. Maybe I should counterattack and make him regret his choice.

Guy thought with Thought Acceleration, while looking at the 3 of them.

But,

ŒNii-sama! At least have some support magic Holy Blade !!

The magic released from the silver haired girl, who looked to be his younger sister, enveloped Rudra's sword in light.

It was a dazzling, eye catching light, which exudes a radiance that seemed to destroy evil.

(Shit. That light could cut through all barriers!)

Plus, he has been hiding his true strength, the young man's swinging sword accelerated towards Guy.

At the last second, Guy parried the blow with his Demon Sword "Tenma".

The young man, with his vivid sword techniques, gave Guy problems even when predicting his moves using "Clairvoyance".

ŒHey, you're good! You are the first who managed to make me draw my sword!

ŒHah! To think you would parry the attacks of Your's truly! This is gonna be fun, Demon Lord!

Before this one destroys you, how about he hears your name?

ŒHow brazen, for a human....

I'm Guy.

All who have faced me, end up screaming Giyaaƒ¼ƒ¼ƒ¼ƒ¼.

Does that work as my name?

It was a pain to think about, so I shortened it to Guy for my name.

Œ.... Wait a sec.

That's not how names work. Names don't work that way at all!

It won't be awesome if your's truly defeats a Demon Lord with such a weird name....

Come to think of it, your hair's a beautiful Cardinal Red color

ŒHold up. If you talk about Cardinal, you think of me. What are you doing giving away my name!?(EN: Velgrynd talking)

ŒNn? Ahh, I get it, what a noisy fella....

Alright, Crimson then! How's that, no more problems right?

Œ.... it's kinda similar, but that's good i guess. Words don't really go into that thick head of yours....

ŒGreat! Then it's decided. From today, you shall be "Demon Lord" Guyƒ»Crimson!

Thus, "Demon Lord" Guyƒ»Crimson was born.