Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 194
At my thoughtless whim, Ciel, the intelligent interface, had separated herself from Wisdom Lord Raphael.
Her official title seems to be Manas (Divine Wisdom Core); An intelligent core, she can be thought of as that sort of thing.
Similar to a Spiritual Life Form, she is incapable of materializing by her will alone.
An entity that only "thinks"; She has become that sort of existence.
Existing as a part of my soul, one can think of it like having a second "heart" (Strictly speaking that's not the case, cognition being sense of self' \= heart).
Now then, what has become of Wisdom Lord Raphael?
Just as I was thinking Raphael had become a simple high speed calculator,
Master, about synthesizing the remaining Skills that are on hold, what should be done?
I'd forgotten.
Stuff happened, and I ended up not starting the process.
If I remember correctly, we'd be usingCovenant King UrielandStorm King Veldorato produceStellar Wind King Hastur.
By the way, after the recent events, AKA absorbing "Scorch Dragon" Velgrynd, I had also obtained the Ultimate SkillScorch King Velgrynd.
Velgrynd, who had seen off Emperor Rudra, was now in a released state, via my Scorch Dragon Release.
Though I didn't ask about it, Charity King Raguelhas most likely been analyzed already.
In the end, it seems I now wielded 5~6 Ultimate Skills.
Plus, by activatingFood Chain, the abilities of my underlings undergoing evolution, excluding some abilities, had also been collected.
It's not like I can fully make use of so many, synthesizing them should be fine. There's no battle now anyway, so no problems there.
But, would using skills on the level ofScorch King VelgryndorGluttony King Beelzebuthto synthesize be able to create something else?
Back then, during our tea party with Guy, he said something about "Sin" skills being part of a "Series", I vaguely remembered him saying something like that......
(Right, I should start synthesizing. But, aren't the Sin Series and Virtue(Angel) Series Skills kinda important?)
There are no problems. As higher tier abilities, collecting all 7 would grant a bonus that releases racial limits.
The Sin Series would be the Demon race, and the Virtue Series would be the Angel race.
That is why, to prevent the enemy from collecting the abilities, Guy»Crimson decided to take in Leon, which would be my speculation.
Right.
This talk about releasing racial limits, does that mean it comes after completing evolution, via souls?
That is correct.
Currently, the Demon race has their evolution tree sealed.
But, via Master's "Naming", and the offering of souls, that limit has been released for a handful of individuals.
For the Angels, their evolution tree is not sealed, but their "Free Will" has been sealed instead.
But unfortunately, Angra»Mainyu has most likely released that seal by other means.
For example, dominating the mind of a person, incarnated with an Angel's body, and using the abilities of said Angel that way, or with other similar means
Ah, so that's it.
Because the Angels had their "Free Will" sealed, that's why they're so weak. No wonder it felt odd.
Compared to the Demons who had free will, the Angels lacking it was unnatural no matter how you looked at it.
Speaking of unnatural, the rules of evolving for the Demons was weird too.
If they had matured naturally, the highest they could reach was only ever up to Arc Demon tier.
Even the Demons, who had lived a really long time, why were they unable to evolve to the Demon Noble tier?, I thought.
Through this, both sides were balanced out.
A fight would result from just the two races meeting. This looks like the work of someone, as a means to balance them.
My bet's on Veldanava.
In the underworld, there was most likely only 1 Demon Noble that existed, who had been tasked with the role of administrator.
Arc Demons that were recently born, and veteran Arc Demons like Diablo and Testarossa were existences of incomparable charisma.
That is obvious, as they had no power to evolve naturally.
It isn't known since when, but it was thought that further evolution was impossible, without collecting all the 7 Sin Series Skills.
If you think about it this way, that time when Guy suddenly showed up right when there was an influx of Demon Nobles under me, I can now comprehend his actions.
The Angels were all "enslaved" underJustice King Michael with their wills sealed.
By collecting all 7 of the Virtue Series Skills, the wills of the affected Angels would be released.
But, rather than incarnating as an Angel, it would be akin to obtaining control of an Angel with free will.
There is no doubt that the side that releases their seal' first would gain the upper hand.
Thinking as such, Guy prioritized collecting the Sin Series Skills. At the same time, he brought over someone(Leon) who had an Angel Series skill, thus impeding the Angel's side.
With that train of thought, it is possible that there is a group that was collecting the Skills to release the Angel's side too.
Hmm, wait a sec....
It should have been a good choice for Rudra to be the one leading the Angels that had lost their will.
But that would imply that only because of the seal on the Angels' wills, the seal on the demons was implemented to balance it out.
While granting RudraJustice King Michael, it was thrown in as a bonus of sorts?
Well, it's pointless to think about such things right now anyways.
This underlying mechanism between the Sin Series and Virtue Series isn't really relevant to me.
The evolution of Demons has not been a problem for me anyway.
(Doesn't look like there's any problems. Alright, I'll leave it to you! Ah, wai....)
Understood! Beginning the process right away!!
Looking back, I was a man who repeated his mistakes.
It's never a good idea to say "leave it to you", haven't I regretted this countless times! Why, did I do it again....
Before I could even stop her, Ciel, who was fully prepared, began the synthesizing of my abilities.
It is possible that me giving the green light accidentally, then frantically trying to stop the process, was all within range of her predictions.
With fearsome speed, the synthesis began immediately after I had consented.
As though having waited forever in a "Stay!" position, she worked at a furious pace...... (EN: stay! as in like a pet dog)
Ahh, she's definitely doing something unbelievably amazing, I thought, having kind of given up trying to stop her.
Now then.
The synthesis felt pleasant this time, as it ended without me going into Sleep Mode.
That was expected though.
Since I was asked for consent in the middle of a battle, if the process caused me to go into Sleep Mode, even I would get pissed.
It took more than 48 hours to complete the process; During that time, I had no problems with everyday activities.
(So, how's it looking this time?)
Taking my question as a chance, Ciel happily began to explain the results.
First, usingWisdom Lord RaphaelandGluttony King BeelzebuthI synthes
(Ooooi!! Wait wait wait wait)
What did she say just now!?
This fella, what did she just let slip? Wisdom Lord Raphael, which was her original "body" of sorts, was used as a part of synthesis!?
Is there a problem? was the impression that Ciel gave, but I calmed down and started a Q&A with her.
But, looks like I wasn't mistaken about what I heard. I do know it's kinda impossible to be mistaken about such things though......
Although I kind of expected it, it's still shocking nonetheless.
After that, I continued my Q&A with Ciel-sensei, and confirmed the results of my ability synthesis.
I definitely should have confirmed the contents before beginning the process.
My abilities after the synthesis, looked nothing like what it was before.
More like, it felt horrifying to merely call it synthesis. Well, it is what it is.
Status
Name: Rimuru Tempest
Species: Ultimate Slime
Divine Blessing: Great Demon Lord's Blessing
Title: "Great Demon Lord"
Magic: True Dragon species MagicUpper tier Spirit Summoning
Upper tier Demon Summoning, etc
Skills: Manas: Ciel
» Thought Acceleration»Appraisal»Parallel Processing
»Fusion»Separation»Chant Annulment
»All of Creation»Food Chain»etc
Ultimate Skill(s)
Void God Azathoth
» Soul Consumption»Turn Null[1]»Imaginary Room
»Space Time Control»Multi-Dimensional Barrier
»True Dragon Release»True Dragon Core Transformation
Harvest Lord Shub Niggurath
» Skill Creation»Skill Duplication
»Skill Gifting»Skill Bank
Normal Skills...Universal PerceptionGreat Demon Lord's Haki
Universal Body Transformation
Combat Skills...Law ManipulationElement Alteration
Telepathy ControlClairvoyance
Resistances: Physical Attack Nullification, Natural Elements Nullification,
Abnormal Status Nullification, Mental Attack Nullification,
Hybrid Attack Resistance
The results looked like this.
This isn't on the level of just "refreshing".
Though it was shocking how nonchalantly she expendedWisdom Lord Raphael, which was her original "body", it kind of became an empty husk.
For Ciel, there were no deep emotions, she just went on with her work without any hint of sentimentality.
Her thoroughness was to the point that she had been sacking any and all unneeded skills.
Also, my title had somehow become "Great Demon Lord"; I lost Divine Protection and instead have Divine Blessing.
From the one being protected, to the one giving protection it seems.
While I was still a Demon Lord, I shared both protection and blessing with Veldora, but now, that's not possible any more.[2]
Having the title "Great Demon Lord" means that I have multiple Demon Lord level followers; there is clear difference in our positions.
It was kind of concealed, but I was notified of the change in title by the "Voice of the World".
Next, about my abilities, it really became some out-of-this-world stuff.
So, first up.
SynthesizingWisdom Lord RaphaelandGluttony King Beelzebuth,Void God Azathothwas born.
It seemsStorm King VeldoraandScorch King Velgryndwere expended too, with only certain abilities being inherited.
Although the summoning abilities were lost, I didn't really make use of them as they had time limitations, so it isn't a big deal. Instead, the Release abilities got improved.
True Dragon Core Transformation is, word for word, an ability that manifests a Blade Core. I still need to get consent from the actual person(dragon), but this is way too powerful for normal use anyway.
Instead, I can now create Pseudo-cores too, which are watered down and expendable. At roughly 5% of the original output, even that is pretty amazing, and it makes them more conventionally usable.
Also, I can produce Velgrynd's Pseudo-Scorch cores too, but....
It is also possible to manifest Velgrynd as a Blade Core, but getting her consent is most likely impossible, so getting her Pseudo-cores is also kinda difficult.[3]
The most important point, is that the Pseudo-cores don't affect True Dragon Release. I can make them at any time without the need for consent, this makes it a very attractive ability.
But, the True Dragon related abilities aren't the problem.
The really nasty ones, are the main abilities that were synthesized for Void God Azathoth.
Soul Consumption... The upgraded version of Predate. Consumes everything, including the target's soul.
Turn Null...An immensely destructive Energy produced from a chaotic, nuclear dimension. Controllable via Manas.
Imaginary Room... A dimension made to isolate any and all targets. The upgraded version ofStomachï¼Isolate.
Space Time Control... Instantaneous travel is possible with my will alone.
Multi-Dimensional Barrier... An always active, multi-layered barrier. An absolute defense that makes use of dimensional gaps.
That, was what Ciel-sensei explained them as.
Frankly, I wasn't expecting upgrades of this level....
Where'd that Stellar Wind Lord Hastur go off to! I didn't even have the spirit to make that "jab".
As long as I had Void God Azathoth, the other abilities weren't needed, I thought.
Secondly, what looked like the pot that received the remaining skills, wasHarvest Lord Shub Niggurath.
This was simply, a skill made for my followers.
Skill Creation... Information that has been gathered byFood ChainandAnalysis, are used to create new skills.
Skill Duplication... The ability to make copies of obtained skills.
Skill Gifting... The ability to grant the copied skills onto the target. Can also remove the granted skills.
Skill Bank... Turns skills that have been obtained into information and stores them, able to reproduce the skills at any time.
Turning the hefty amount of skills that have been consumed into information, it's now all stored nicely.
Plus, they can be reproduced whenever. Now that is one absurd ability.
Granting a Gift to my followers, has also become possible. But regarding that, there was compatibility of the follower etc. to consider.
It's not as if anyone can use those overpowered abilities.
Those kinds of details, I can let Ciel handle. Her habit of "Remodelling" is still around, but she can't do the impossible.
These 2 skills were what was obtained this time.
Whatever the case, this looks way too powered up compared to before the synthesis.
I did think this was overdoing it at first, however, thinking of the future confrontation with Angra Mainyu got me to re-evaluate my thoughts.
I want to properly conclude this mess, and get on with fully enjoying my life here.
And so, my ability synthesis, courtesy of Ciel-sensei, concludes.
At the same time as my ability synthesis completed, the evolution of the Executives also concluded.
All of them had their compatibilities guided by Ciel-sensei, and their abilities optimized.
Well that much was kind of expected, it looks like Gifting effects also had some impact there.
It looks like Shion is the only one who has yet to ascend for some reason, everyone else has safely ascended.
How have they all turned out....
Up first, Benimaru.
Name: Benimaru
Species: Flame Spirit Oni (Upper tier Divine Monster Spirit[4])
Divine Protection: Great Demon Lord's Blessing
Title: "Flare Lord (King of Vermillion Rage)"
Magic: Flame spirit magic
Skills: Ultimate Skill
Blazing Sun Lord Amaterasu
... Thought Acceleration»Unifying Command
»Light & Heat Control»Space Manipulation
»Multi-Layered Barrier
Regular Skills... Universal PerceptionDemon Lord's Haki
Battle Skills... Law Manipulation (Heat)
Resistances: Physical Attack Immunity, Natural Elements Immunity,
Abnormal Status Immunity, Mental Attack Resistance,
Hybrid Attack Resistance
Looks like he managed to get along with Momiji, and has safely ascended.[5]
Discarding his physical body, he had fully evolved into a Spiritual Life Form. Albeit lower than the True Dragons, he is still an Elemental Divine Spirit nonetheless.
Obviously, his stats improved drastically, saying his strength was greater than an awakened demon lord wouldn't be an understatement.
As Zegion still has a physical body, just comparing that alone would make Benimaru the victor in a battle between the two.
Fact is, Benimaru, Diablo, and Zegion, has secured the top 3 positions from what it looks like.
Moving on, Souei.
Name: Souei
Species: Dark Spirit Oni (Middle tier Divine Monster Spirit)
Divine Protection: The Flare Lord's Shadow
Title: "Darkness (Master of the Dark)"
Magic: Dark Spirit Magic
Skills: Ultimate Gift
Shadow Moon Lord Tsukuyomi
... Thought Acceleration»Eye of the Moon
»One Hit Kill»Ultra Speed Movement
»Parallel Existence»Space Manipulation
»Multi-Layered Barrier
Regular Skills... Universal PerceptionStealth
Battle Skills... Law Manipulation (Shadow)Nerve Strings
Resistances: Physical Attack Immunity, Natural Elements Immunity,
Abnormal Status Immunity, Mental Attack Immunity
As Benimaru's shadow, it seems the two of them started their ascension at the same time.
Turning into something different from his unique race, he has become an existence that rivals Benimaru.
If you only look at total Energy Levels he would pale in comparison with Benimaru, but his strength is still top notch.
Though he only became a Half Spiritual Life Form, he should end up being the same as Benimaru after settling down.[6]
I think, he's most likely being treated(by the system) as Benimaru's follower.
Well, his attitude hasn't really change anyway, so it's not a big deal.
Of the abilities he obtained, most notable is "Eye of the Moon", which is an ability that specializes in gathering information.
It seems it was obtained with influence from Benimaru's abilities, and some help from Ciel-sensei.
The ability, is similar to high tier Observation Magic. It is capable of observing anywhere in the world with the option to add sound too, and the information can be processed and turned into a video.
As expected, for being fully specialized in spying activities, he's turned into a pretty dependable guy.
As the one who grasps all information in Tempest, he was granted the title of "Darkness(Master of the Dark)".
Ranga.
Name: Ranga
Species: Wind Spirit Wolf (Upper tier Divine Monster Spirit)
Divine Protection: Great Demon Lord's Blessing
Title: "Star Lord (Stellar Wolf King)"
Magic: Wind Spirit Magic
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