Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN)
The Eight Star Demon King

The red-haired demon lord stood up right after I devoured the Clayman.

「Excellent, then from today onwards you will be recognized and known as the demon lord. Is anyone against this? 」

Naturally, there was no objection as it seemed, I had already been accepted as a demon lord long before this.

I'm relieved. To be honest, when I antagonized the other demon lords and fought, I thought I would die; it was an act of suicide!

「I believe that Rimuru is a man who can get things done when needed! If you like, I can allow You to be My Follower. 」

「Ah, I'm fine. Find someone else to follow you. 」

「What's with it !! What's wrong with following me? !! 」

Supplicating Ramiris.

In addition to that,

「Fufu! You want to hang out with Rimuru because she's my friend, right? 」

「Eh !? The lies! * Choking *! Rimuru's a lie, right? 」

「Wahahahaha! You are so unpopular Ramiris! 」

「What is it?! Hiya! 」

Saying those words Ramiris did a nice flying kick towards Milim's face but Milim deftly dodged it.

I looked at the two, amazed.

「Funny. I don't want to admit it, but there's no other way. This madam would not forget her grudge against the evil dragon there.

But oh well, I'll admit it today. If you survive the next Great War, I'll play with you! 」

That's what Ruminas said.

Since I was glared at with bloodthirsty eyes, I thought this bishojo would be a tough one, but it seemed like everything was fine.

「We agree to this, aren't we parents (Dagruel)? 」

「Umu, yes it is true. I have no reason to oppose this. 」

TN Note: it's like “hm ..”, but Japanese variant.

Dino and Dagruel have also given their approval.

The matter that the two were talking about was definitely something big. Looks like they tried to protect me a while ago, they were good people.

「Fu, I'm not interested in who became the demon lord or anything. Do as you please. 」

Leon said that, cold as usual.

Now, there are two people left.

Thinking of this, I stared at Frey and Karion. Frey noticed my gaze and looked back at me as if she was judging me.

“It's good? We are partying, and I want to make a request rather than give advice, but is it okay? 」

And such words are spoken.

The butler Ruminas had arranged the round table that I kicked back to its original position.

There's a big table that broke, but I didn't see it. If you pay attention to it, you lose.

It seems that the compensation for this round table will be expensive.

The demon lord sat around the round table.

During the meeting, two maids came to prepare tea.

Frey started talking after everyone calmed down.

「First of all, there is no objection to accepting slime (Rimuru) as the demon lord.

My proposal is another matter that is different from the topic.

… No, it's not necessarily irrelevant.

After watching the battle earlier, I'm sure - As a demon lord, I'm too weak.

Even when I fought Clayman, we were just competing.

If it was an aerial battle, I would have profited .. but this is no excuse for the demon lord.

I have decided to become Milim's subordinate.

Milim is also very dangerous, not someone who should be left alone.

I may be inferior as a demon lord, but my ability in battle is decent.

What do you think, are you going to accept My proposal? 」

Saying this, Frey looked at Milim and Guy in turn.

It's not about him being weak …

In contrast, Clayman is an impulsive type, like a tactician. Thinking Frey would rely on tactics made them have a strange feeling in their gut.

Well, I wonder if it's because she's the scary type of woman that makes this even stranger.

Just before Milim could respond to the proposal, the,

“Wait a minute. If that's the case, there are things I want to say as well.

I, too, have lost to Mirim because of my inflated ego.

I intend to step in as a general.

What if there's an emergency, or maybe a Hero shows up? Giving this loser the demon king's name is presumptuous isn't it?

That's why, from today on I will be Milim's subordinate.

Nice to meet you, General Milim! ”

Right now, they did not even bother to check the other party's intentions.

Milim had no subordinates from the beginning. That's why, no one can stop Milim from getting subordinates …

This then made me wonder, what will happen to the subordinates of the two Demon Lords?

「Wait a minute, Karion! Claytard's the bad one for his negligence!

I'm controlled by him so I know about things like that! 」

That might not make sense.

Although that reason is still not accepted, I thought about Milim.

The other demon lords had shocked expressions on their faces in response to that carelessness.

「You bastard, don't pretend not to know and lecture others. A moment ago you,

『Maybe it is impossible for him to dominate I』

『I'm good at freeing myself from things like that. 』

Or something like that, right? 」

A fine imitation of Milim's voice was used to re-speak his dialogue.

Guy turned out to be very skilled.

“No! That, about it .... 」

「Well, it doesn't matter what happens to those idiot brain muscles over there, are you okay, Milim? 」

「To have the courage to say such a thing! When it comes to subordinates and servants, can you not talk to me just like that? Didn't we also do the trick together !? 」

Hearing Milim's words, his head shook, and,

「No, if you want, we can cooperate. Besides, wouldn't it be more fun together? 」

Thus, the impulse begins.

As you can see, this is a place where you should not be careless.

Well, Karion became Karion,

「Don't worry about that, but you obliterated my country!

You too, have an obligation to look after us! 」

Smoke started rising from Milim as he tried to understand the difficult words.

He's more cunning than me.

The milim who could no longer understand its meaning were now several inches away from losing consciousness.

Finally,

「Eeeiii !!! Bodo time! Do as you please! 」

The smoke coming out of his head was akin to a volcanic eruption, and he stopped thinking.

As expected of Milim

He looks smart, but he's not good at thinking.

“Ha ha ha. All righty! Then today and beyond, Karion and Frey are no longer demon kings.

You should have served Milim since the beginning of 」

Guy declared it while laughing.

No one present voiced objections. Sure, I don't mind either.

Thus, My Ascension as the demon lord has been officially approved.

At the same time three demon kings were expelled, one was granted eternal death, and the other two were now Milim's direct subordinates.

The Ten Great Demon Lords were currently descending to the Eight Great Demon Lords.

「So, it's not the Ten Great Demon Lords anymore.」

In response to my murmur, the demon lords reacted with uneasiness.

「Bothering yes. For the sake of our self-esteem, we have to think of a new name 」

Dagruel had brought up such a problem.

Eh? Is this an important issue?

「Fortunately, we are in the middle of Walpurgis Banquet. All the demon lords were gathered here, so there was a lot of wisdom floating about. 」

Ruminas make serious Aizuchi.

TN Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aizuchi

Oyoy, it doesn't matter our names.

Moreover, humans have named us without our permission from the very beginning.

「Didn't” Ten Great Demon Kings “before took about 3 months to decide? I'm already tired. I don't have the energy anymore to think ~ 」

No-no. You may not think even before you are exhausted.

I've been thinking hard until now! It's not like that.

Or the rather, why would it take 3 months to think of such a name!

Or rather, what I really want to say is. The demon lord seems to have a lot of free time ……

What I heard, was that during those 3 months the name “Ten Great Demon Kings” has taken root among humans.

In the end, it was decided to use the name, but the required approval was not obtained.

「Content yourself. These are the times we need to work together and overcome them! 」

These are Guy's words, and

「Eh? Eight Great .... 」.

And, he silenced his surroundings with an oppressive silence without a word.

“One stop. Now, as Guy said! Give it all yours! 」

Ramiris restated this.

Apparently not all the eight great demon lords were convinced.

And as if cooperation and coordination are meaningless,

「Wahahahaha! I leave everything to you! 」

「I'm not interested in this matter. I leave it to you. 」

Soon, some people had already begun to interfere with the already fragmented cooperation between the demon lords.

As expected of the demon lord.

I thought it was impossible to work together from the start, and it seems like it is.

「Oh, if that's the case, then this is the specialty of my friend Rimuru! 」

Behind me, Veldora said such a thing when she was getting bored.

Tsk, and I think he'll be fine as long as he keeps reading the manga when such an event happens.

Reading the mood, he nonchalantly continued reading by himself.

However, there was someone who nodded in response to Veldora's words.

「That reminds me, you're the one who named my subordinates (the butler)! 」

It's Ramiris

“Even not your servant” is what I want to say, but now is not the time for this.

But this guy.I caught a glimpse of his intentions appearing, only to disappear afterwards.

If you don't insert the nails that lock together, it'll be too late.

TN Note: Interlocking spikes are iron rods that are pierced into the bone to straighten it.

Well, I don't really mind, but it's up to Baretta's intentions.

Looking around, the demon lord's hopeful gaze was now all focused on Me.

Oh no. .. Circular nets have been installed.

Winking at each other, Guy said,

「Today, Rimuru has been recognized as the new Demon King.

I think I'd like to give you an extraordinary privilege.

Aye! The privilege to give us a new name!

Receiving such a great honor, you would naturally accept it, right? 」

It is a persuading voice.

And I remained silent, neither accepting nor rejecting,

「And besides, you are the reason why our number is declining. Take responsibility and think of a name! 」

Suddenly a scary tone sounded.

It's gonna be very troublesome.

Bodo time. I also gave up.

「I understand. God, don't complain if you don't like the name. 」

I answer that.

The demon lords, were now comfortable with their faces being filled with smiles.

They were relaxed while I replaced them in the tea ceremony. Fully leave it to others.

TN Note: According to me the tea ceremony is an expression about handing over all the hard work to others.

Then, this person has a high position.

There are eight demon lords, the Eight Great Demon Lords might be fine, but I feel like this will not work.

Previously, Ramiris thought the Eight Great Demon Lords were fine right? I was about to say it, but the intimidating look from around me made me forget everything.

Rejected.

Now what…,

「How about” Eight Star Demon King “? Even though I'm associating it with Octagram? 」

[ED: I tried to think of a new name for them, and ended up with this:

Demon King Octostar,

The Starry Eight Demon Lord,

The eighth-star Demon King,

and my personal favorite, the Octo Dimensional Star Demon King

No one has reached the end.]

After I spoke, silence followed.

The Demon King closed their eyes, and examined each word carefully.

After a while, everyone opened their eyes simultaneously, and,

「It's decided. Nice name 」

「Do not think you have won, a new era is ahead of us! 」

「I think so! If it's Rimiru, I believe him/her/he can do it! 」

ED: Rimuru, you fucking hermaphrodite. Makes my life very difficult.

「As expected indeed! Swahaha! 」

「Hmph, I'll admit this, just a little bit.」

“In a flash! Waw. The last one took three months! 」

「……」

There's no objection.

That terrific.

Even if anyone objected, I would make that person think of a name.

and besides, I just heard it. What you have been doing for the past three months…

In this way ... from today onwards, the feared demon king will be known as the “Eight” Star Demon King (Octagram)

The Eight Star Demon King.

Devil Race .. Guy Crimson “Dark Lord”.

Race Dragonoid .. Milim Nava “Tyrant of Destruction”.

Fairy race .. Ramiris-chan “Maze” series.

Giant race .. Dagruel “Continent’s Wrath”.

Vampires ... “The Queen of Nightmares” Ruminas Valentine.

Race falling ... Dino “Sleep Ruler”.

Race Humanoid Demon .. “Blond Devil” Leon Cromwell.

And I, I,

Mucus race .. “Pemulare” Rimuru Tempest.

I want “Cool second” name too.

To make my soul tremble in joy, they are extraordinary people.

Well, there's someone inside who'll think of anything.

With the recognition of Me as the demon king, the distribution of the land was also done.

Right now, my territory consists of the entire Great Jura Forest.

It was an unprecedented treatment.

The Frey, Carion and Clayman territories would be merged under Milim's rule.

In the end, the rules are nominal.

The management of the territory would probably be left to Karion and Frey, as well as the Milim people.

Since there are several drifters among the demon lords, hiding in their territory, so I don't know the location of all the lords.

However, with the ring of the demon king, it was possible to communicate with them.

I was also given one.

The ring of a demon king could not only be used for communication, but also summon a spatial magic gate.

Of course, they can freely visit this place ……

And that's it, which means I can come here without needing them to come pick me up exclusively…?

No, I can't think about it. I feel I'll only feel exhausting if I ask this.

Thus, the series of events involving Clayman as maStermind has come to a close, and I am recognized as the new demon lord.

Master Clayman, the existence of this mastermind is alarming, but right now the matter from the demon side is resolved.

Furthermore, I have officially ascended to the position of a demon lord.

＊ ＊ ＊

Guy had a faint smile on his face as he observed the demon lords.

Now, the demon lord had received a new name as well as a slight increase in combat power.

The eight-star Demon King.

The symbol of the new demon lord, I think it's a good name.

The distribution of forces is completed and everything has been established in a state of equilibrium.

In this Great War, it was certain that he had the advantage.

There was no difference whether he won or lost, but even so it was natural for him to want victory.

Although it lies in its level of familiarity …

According to what Dino had heard, the eastern empire was quickly gathering strength.

The forces once destroyed by Veldora have begun to regroup and the powerful beings are reborn once again.

And, we suspect that in the shadow of the eastern empire lies the existence of “naga scorching”, Velgurind.

If the empire starts to move, “type naga” might start to activate.

Things get interesting.

The pieces have spread across the world as a stage, a war (game) for supremacy.

The challengers will give their all and participate in this fight.

A way to finally get rid of this boredom after 500 years.

Great War this time will be something really “hebat”.

My own main skill, 『Prideful King Lucifer』.

Milim's main skill, 『Murka Demon King』

And,

The ultimate skill of the New Demon King Rimuru, 『The greedy King Beelzebub』 is considered.

The three major powers with the strongest abilities, the highest skills, were prepared.

I don't think I'm stronger here, but I hope this is a happy miscalculation.

In addition, as,

In Dino, “Kemalas”.

Inside Ruminas, “Nafsu”.

The second awakening priority of the ultimate ability is only placed behind.

And, to enjoy many things…

About Shion.He already had combat abilities equal to those of the demon lords, and further growth could be expected of him.

TN Note: Unless she uses her restaurant for cooking. Maybe he could learn to slice the enemy into chunks of meat?

The buds of jealousy have grown.

Frey, Karion, and Shion.

I confirmed what was in all three at the same time.

No one can predict where the wind will blow, but when they wake up it will be an exhilarating event.

Hopefully, I won't get drunk from jealousy and fainting.

Jealousy is hard to control, because it feels like even after I wake up from my dream, I am still struggling in another dream.

Guy thinks of the future, and enjoys the feeling of his enchanted imagination for a while.