Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 193

I can't return to Tempest until Krishna's arrival.

But, I didn't just rest leisurely while waiting for Krishna's arrival.

Just like Emperor Rudra's wish, I'll take his place to maintain the peace and order of the Imperial Capital.

I conferred with the nobles who had requested a meeting, patrolled the Imperial Capital or that was what I claimed as I went sightseeing the Imperial Capital. I was very busy.

Because the sightseeing serves as an inspection of the city structure, I'm not playing around. Well, it turned into recreation nonetheless.

For the reconstruction, there's no need to do anything special right now.

After all, there was no damage to the buildings, the main damage was on the human population.

However, as their relatives were robbed by the angels it might be necessary for us to perform mental care so as to cope with the fear of the citizens who will be ruled by a Demon Lord.

Don't you think that such matters would not be suitable tasks for the demons? However, unexpectedly, this is not true.

The demons who eat emotions were helpful, because they reduced the burden on the mind by eating the emotions such as the fear and anxiety of the citizens.

Although there would be negative effects to the citizens if all of their emotions were eaten, I ordered them to adjust the citizens' emotions with moderation. It doesn't mean all of the citizens' sadness disappeared, but it could prevent them from performing a rebellion or organize a resistance, so it might be best for them.

Though the demons would probably erase them the moment such signs are seen.

I predict that they wouldn't report small matters like that at all.

Before the game, Yuuki or rather Angra Mainyu made certain to pluck up all the sprouts of worrying elements...... I intend to overlook such things as it can't be helped when it happens.

I don't intend to interfere with the civilians, but I won't hesitate to destroy them if they raise an armed uprising.

As I didn't want such a thing to happen if possible, I feel relieved when the Demon style mental care succeeded.

Dino seemed to show his true colors in Tempest, as if he was waiting for the timing when we would be in the middle of combat with the Empire's army (or rather, we might be the one who chose the time).

I confirmed the damage immediately, Gerudo had received serious injuries while Shion and Souei seemed to be lightly injured.

Shion's injury was only to the degree that it will be healed immediately, while Souei could hardly be called wounded, as such I felt relieved.

On the other hand, Gerudo's injuries seem to be considerably bad. It didn't endanger his life, however, he seems to have fallen into a situation of needing a complete bed rest.

Because of my worry, I came back to check on his condition with the transfer gate during the break.

ŒHey, Gerudo. Are you alright?

I asked his condition as soon as I enter the treatment room

I saw Gerudo's miserable appearance.

For Gerudo, who has a high recovery rate, to still be in this state, it is probably the influence of the enemy's abilities.

As I hear about his condition, I see it while referring to the archive[1]..... the fight, where Shion and Souei used Gerudo as a living shield, is projected clearly.

"How cruel!" were my feelings that make me want to console Gerudo from the very bottom of my heart.

No... As far as I can see, they had repulsed two fallen angels which are of higher rank and as a strategy this might be the most optimal choice.

It's a secret, that I thought, that I am a bit scared of this lack of mercy.

I'm certain that this action is exactly just like an action in a strategy that is drafted by Raphael-san.

ŒOh Rimuru-sama!

I, Gerudo am truly ashamed, due to my own uselessness, this one has caused worry for you.

This one shall devote myself more from now on, and acquire a tougher body that wouldn't be injured to this degree!

Oh......

Don't you think that you're already tough enough by now?

After all, he amazed me by how he received the attacks of two awakened Demon Lord class enemies so many times, yet didn't get any fatal injuries.

Although, it might be the result of his self-recovery ability aided by Shion's skills.

ŒIs that so. Then I shall anticipate it.

In which case, I will help you only a bit.

After I say as such, I execute Gerudo's evolution.

ŠNotification. Would you like to carry out the evolution of Individual: Gerudo? YES/NO‹

I answer with YES, and send 100.000 souls to Gerudo.

In this way, Gerudo has evolved into an awakened Demon Lord as well.

ŒIt's just a perfect opportunity, while you are imagining the appearance that you desire for yourself, you should take a break.

ŒUnderstood! I'm very grateful for the blessings you have conferred to me!

Leaving Gerudo who was thanking me, I entrusted the rest to the treatment personnel, and left the room.

Because I was deeply moved and about to cry out, it could be said that I had made my escape. Since I expect that being half-baked will be no good, when it comes to the Great War. Evolving Gerudo had just the right timing, however I don't think I was very happy. The ceremony was finished without problems as he hadn't declined this time.

And, there's another job for me.

I go to the labyrinth groups' posts.

Inside the labyrinth, Dino seemed to have aimed at Ramiris, so there was a necessity to deal with it for the future.

I listen to the story, as it's necessary for the future.

Dino had defeated Beretta, he also overwhelmed Adalman and Albert, it seems he had been on the verge of laying his hands on Ramiris.

Oh well, in the end, Ramiris is safe because Zegion protected her, it was a smart decision to keep an eye on him from the start, as I had predicted Dino's betrayal.

But, it doesn't mean that Beretta and Adalman are weak.

They are plenty strong, however Dino was a more powerful enemy than we had expected.

Also, I was surprised by Zegion's splendid performance.

He's an out of the norm existence. Among my subordinates, he and Diablo form a pair of unrivaled strong individuals.

His strength was clearly on a different level from the other floor guardians.

When I saw the archive, Zegion seemed to have defeated Dino easily, while still hiding his ability.

What a terrifying child.

Honestly, I think it's a really good thing that he is my ally.

I don't mean that Adalman and the others' performance was poor, rather I want to praise them, for splendidly buying time.

However, I'm afraid that they, who were very earnest, might blame themselves again.

And, just as I thought,

ŒI deeply apologize, Rimuru-sama. I have exposed Ramiris-sama to danger

When I called for Beretta, Adalman and co were bowing their heads and apologizing to me.

As expected. I thought that they will feel some sort of responsibility, like this.

ŒNo, didn't you guys succeed in stalling Dino, in accordance to the plan, right? It is a superb achievement.

ŒHowever, I am the central figure in the defense.

Although I was appointed by Rimuru-sama as Ramiris-sama's guardian, in this crisis

Beretta still argued vehemently.

He must be quite frustrated, however I believe that he was not the only one to have noticed whether he could win or not, in addition he took the most appropriate action.

He seemed to settle down at last, when I praised him that it was a splendid work.

Beretta and Adalman have already earned enough achievements, not just from doing a reckless attack knowing that it was impossible to win against Dino.

Concerning the results, Ramiris is safe so there is no problems whatsoever.

Besides,

ŒOh well, I understand your feelings that lament for your lack of power.

If that is so, then I shall give you all more power!

So, I took a pose as if showing "What a Great Demon Lord!", and held my hand over Adalman's head.

ŠNotification‚Would you like to conduct the evolution of Individual: Adalman? YES/NO ‹

I reply with YES and Adalman's awakening evolution completes.

The next is Beretta.

Fortunately, I acquired a large amount of souls during the battle with the Empire Army, therefore I am able to evolve Beretta.

Although I had changed the master and servant relation to Ramiris as the master rather than me, Beretta is still one of the devils that I created. Even now, I own the authority as the sub-master, and there's also the important duty of protecting Ramiris.

Because I can strengthen him, I want to awake him. The power that will be necessary to accompany the four dragon kings.

ŒYou too, Beretta. From now on, continue to protect Ramiris!

I end Beretta's awakening evolution as I order him so.

ŒYes! I will put this life on the line!

Beretta strongly nodded to my words and seemed to accept the evolution.

Then I told him to recuperate at ease and had him return to his job.

Oh well, it's because they're strong to the degree that even if the enemy was rather powerful, the labyrinth defense will be alright. However, there is also the possibility that the guardians will need to rally forth to face the enemy.

If Beretta becomes the person in charge of Ramiris's protection and the labyrinth management, then I will feel more assured.

And with this, one of my tasks came to an end.

When I visited Ramiris who was sleeping innocently on the couch, she seemed to be sleeping in bliss.

It's quite the relief that she's safe.

ŒMunya munya...... Dino you bastard!

I will test all of my 48 special moves on you......

Is she sleep-talking?

This fellow, and she's even confident in her dreams......

ŒI am so glad that you're safe.

I said, in a small voice so as to not wake her up, and then left the room.

I had entrusted Shuna to care for Ramiris. Since she's only sleeping, it will be alright.

I believe that the labyrinth will be alright so long as Zegion protects it, but for the time being I asked about it from Zegion as well.

ŒZegion, you did a good job.

I already knew that Dino was suspicious, however the timing of his betrayal was at a time when we were short on hands.

I feel relieved that you were here.

ŒNo, someone like I still have a long way to go.

If it was Rimuru-sama, even if I hadn't appeared, you could have killed him with one strike that crosses space-time, right?

I feel grateful for the chance you have given me to participate, whether I was able to meet

What is he trying to say?

A strike that crosses space-time? I might not be able to do that...... What kind of monster does this guy picture me as......

ŒAh, yea. That's right...... Perhaps, I might be able to do that, right.

ŒYes! It is a simple task if it is Rimuru-sama.

This is far beyond mere respect, I feel like his gaze is more like someone who is revering their God.

Because Zegion has compound eyes, this might be no more than my imagination.

Pulling myself together, I spoke with Zegion for a while.

Apparently, he carved a curse onto Dino. Not the Thought Manipulation kind, but the terrifying kind that even has the power over life and death.

In a case that the target does not act according to the practitioner's intentions, it could immediately rob the target of their life. However, it can't make detailed limitations, like restraining the target's actions, so it can't really limit what the other party will do.

Though he seems to know when the target tells a lie, there's no special limitation besides that. It is capable of making it impossible, for the target, to say anything about the curse to anyone else, as it is a cue for the activation of the ability.

Simply put, it is a curse that grasps the life and death of the target. Resisting is not possible after the curse has been carved.

In other words, it's already impossible for Dino to lift the curse, huh. It may be possible for him to expel it, with cooperation from a high-ranking skill holder.

But at least Zegion, was able to put the inhibition on even an Ultimate Skill owner.