Shitara Slime Datta Ken (WN)
Preliminary Round

Following up on the monster spectators living in the Jura Forest, the greetings with the neighboring country's envoys were done smoothly. Although the envoys gathered in unusual clothes, the banquet was held without any problems. And that's good. The truth of the matter is, I received no more than greetings from the messenger. The matter of negotiations and requests was mostly done by Myormiles and Rigurdo, who then gave me the details. It seems like they have a tacit agreement not to let anyone bother me with this matter directly. They really lived up to my expectations. Frankly, even if someone asks for my support, I can only answer with “Ah... is that it?” statement type. Personally, I think for the sake of future relationships we should support anyone who asks, but those people might think that this is my position and prevent it from being published. “Do not hesitate to make promises carelessly!” Or something like that. Really, whether it is something we can or cannot rule out, we do not have the manpower to implement such regulatory policies. Increasing the workload carelessly might make it unmanageable even for Me. I mean, it always seems to be – for Me – that things are going well, so I may be being naive lately. Since speaking with Me is forbidden to most envoys, the only ones I really speak to are the Hero of the Dwarf King and the Burmund King. Yesterday, when King Burmund came to propose to the meeting, he also apologized for the Elf incident. It's not something formal — just a simple apology. Promising to strengthen future management, ensuring that our agreements are delayed is an indirect form of apology. Although the kingdom was small, the king himself depended on the invitation. This might be enough as an apology.

The Dwarf King arrived at the temple around noon. Looks like he came during the day to take a look at the development of our city. He enthusiastically observed the sewage and drainage systems we had. Moreover, while the facility under construction was mentioned, he was very interested in the prospect of a railway system. Because he constantly observes our various technological advances, we end up losing most of the time we have to talk. However, last night when I was acting as a decoration at the party, she decided to talk to Me.

“A long time Slime Rimuru. By the way, this beer is delicious. By all means, I must ask You to teach Me how to make this, ahahaha! ”

I more or less expected him to talk to me at some point, but since alcohol became the way he broke the ice .. I guess it was suitable for a Dwarf, however, liquor was not his goal. He drank a lot, but obviously he didn't have the same views as the drunk. Since there were other countries present, he could not say it in public. He'll probably talk about it later so I don't press him or anything. Whether other messengers avoid talking to Me or not, no one else comes close, so I really enjoy talking to the Dwarf King.

Most of the envoys were from the Minister's social class. To disturb the King of a great power, was something they could not possibly do. What's more, some are just afraid to talk to me. The annihilation of the armies of the Kingdom of Farmas has long been an international fact. My power is no longer in doubt and is known as something that no country can handle. Since that's the case, I guess it would take some serious courage to try a conversation. As for the — traders they are just ordinary people. Even if there were nobles among them, they did not have the social status to speak. Not in front of the whole delegation. In the end, the only person who can call me, without my initiative, is the dwarf king. So, we chatted about the most useless topics until finally ending the conversation. The Dwarf King intends to show the other envoys that our two countries are friendly no doubt. As a result, astute opportunists will find value in running a business in Me rather than just another demon lord. This is the support of the dwarf king. Well, he might as well count the amount of wealth that would flow into the Dwarf Kingdom after the Tempest was developed, but I remain grateful. We couldn't discuss any important issues yesterday, but I can have fun.

Unchecked past this point

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Now, the night had passed and the sky had become bright and blue. Yesterday's rain clouds have blown off the wind to form this weather miracle we are experiencing.

The fighting tournament arena is over. Ten thousand spectators from all over the continent to watch the battle.

An indented roof mechanism for the purpose of blocking sunlight is installed in the audience area. The roof in the audience area is a semi-circular skeletal skeleton with a thin film stretched over it.

Complicated fancy ideas are used to form a frightening atmosphere if I say so myself. No one would have thought that the purpose of this was actually just to block out the sunlight. A cry of shock rang out in a round voice, probably because of this frightening sight.

It seemed that among them were some excited freaks.

The audience was all filled, the seats were full. Myormiles handled the arrangement, I invited the audience, no mistakes or mistakes.

If the battle ended too early, a tour to the dungeon had also been planned as a side attraction. Guiding ten thousand people was an alarming task, but this could be distributed among the citizens of Tempest.

Leave me.

Behind the scenes, I work earnestly in a variety of ways.

Shops opened outside the arena, classic menus such as skewered meat and yakisoba were on sale. There is even shaved ice on sale in some stores. I was surprised and amazed by how much was prepared.

Aah, I want to eat Yakisoba. I'm starting to remember memories, but I'm wondering what they are.

Well, that's how I thought. During various conversations I had with various cooks and people, I was able to convey My memories of various foods due to the transmission of the mind, but the reproduction of the taste was rather difficult. No, if I make full use of My analytical skills, I should be able to reproduce his spirit. Since wheat can be ground into powder, multiplying it wa is very easy

Even sushi is successfully reproduced, there is nothing to fear.

The audience surrounded the ground surface part of the arena. At the entrance there was a large stone tile used for paving the ground. Processing a two-meter square is a fairly strenuous challenge, but they are carefully laid out in a pattern similar to a chessboard. The gap is filled with impact-absorbing material with additional adhesive properties, making it look like a large stone slab.

Since I spread a soft layer of magic on it, its durability increased. Although it is an ordinary solid rock, it is 300 harder than concrete. The material scattered in this layer is 10,000 times harder than concrete. The 2m. I was surprised how much durability it was comparable to a nuclear shelter.

There's no need to even test it, I'm sure it will be able to take a direct hit from a nuclear strike, especially after a bad cook tries to crack it. There was no difference between the two in my mind…

Because it is physically durable, with the help of magic, we will be able to build structures that are difficult to destroy.

Magic formations were written on the floor, and a battlefield was formed. Since it would also be used for combat training in the future, it covered a very large area.

The magic formation extended to the audience venue, it was a large-scale magic. On the inside of the circle, a smaller circle is drawn with a diameter of 500 meters. This is the stage of the fighting tournament.

Inside the visible double barrier, there were actually many more, that was where the fighting tournament would be held. This time, we requested cooperation from the holy knights, and the holy protector has also been established.

Making sure that the audience was not scattered by the contestants was something I thought about from the beginning.

Through the prevention barrier, the power restriction has not been activated. Since the Magical energy has not been sealed, there is a risk of interference caused by the high magic results, but it has been suppressed by one of my personal barriers.

My main skill, the Covenant King Uriel, is absolute barrier.

In reality this alone was enough, but since I did not want to show it then I decided to summon a holy barrier to disguise it.

I think those present were unaware of it.

Due to its instant activation period, it was previously activated at the moment an attack capable of destroying the sacred barrier was released. If this is just for prevention, there should be no problem.

We didn't expect it, but we even took precautions against holy-type attacks, there would be no problems.

The entire arena was filled with excitement.

That is to be expected, after all this is one of my carefully laid out plans.

It seems like fighting tournaments are also in this world, but not up to the scale here. It seems that the Kingdom of Ingrasia hosts each year, champions are awarded various prizes depending on the level. Participants were ranked based on their adventurer status.

I have failed to notice this during my stay due to the wrong time, however, this is usually used for the royal training grounds, just a kind of debauchery.

Well, the number of seats within the arena was ultimately limited. Since I have yet to find a floating chair or monitor system of any kind, general visitors can catch a glimpse by watching from the top of the roof, various viewpoints, and so on, or actually climb the pillar of the arena itself.

Because the screen is mounted on four sides, it allows for a live view of the battle. Through the use of optical magic, expanding the projection is a simple task.

Since I used a magic tool, it was not a hassle. It's also good publicity.

I'm not one to ignore a profitable business in such a place, I'm defined by my nature as a true businessman at heart.

Well, it's time.

I stood up, and spoke into the microphone in hand.

(Rimuru ‘the soft heart’)

“It is nice to meet all of you, I, known as the Demon Slime Demon Lord, Rimuru Tempest.

………

Ah, forget it, airing is too troublesome. Yo, I'm from the Eight Star Demon King, happy to be in your acquaintance.

Today, I'm grateful you took the time to respond to our country's invitation. In the future, I plan to hold various events like tdia, so please enjoy your first visit.

I want to live in peace and harmony with all of you, so please avoid making trouble for me in the future. Instead of humans and monsters constantly bickering with each other, I think cooperation with more profitable interests is a much better future than destruction.

While I was aware that there were many who were still wary of My identity as one of the Eight Star Demon Lords, I actually thought hard to make a good impression You saw. I don't want to impose My desires on any of you. If you will do your best to end your conflict with monsters, I will definitely be happy.

If you don't want to, well, I guess it can't help. It will be your country's duty to handle responsibility for such matters.

I see no reason whatsoever to attack a nation that refuses to cooperate, even though those who do so are clearly better off. Just like we are monsters that have no reason to go through discrimination without such thoughts. There is no difference between us on any basis. If the war begins in the name of monster subjugation, please note that not a single life will be saved. The earth will be turned into glass and the government of the country will be squandered after the most devastating torture for years until their souls will be destroyed by their intense acts of evil.

Please know that I am one of the peaceful people. These words may come out as a threat, but it's just my honest feeling for lasting peace. I really hate war, war is fast and cruel, but I will never hesitate when necessary. I want to live my eternity in peace.

These words are also my own thoughts.

From today's tournament, I really hope that you from different countries finally understand the level of our combat power. I have presented my head of state and chief of staff for the sake of this tournament, representatives from different countries and organizations have come to participate as well.

My main purpose is here today to convey these words to you.

I pray that you all make wise decisions, accept them and take them as open words. ”

Is that too easy?

Masa…

After all, after I rise, I must give My greetings to the nobles and nobles. Yet, even so, here and there in those places, a standing ovation was still going on. Not only my subordinates, there are influential people, merchants, and also individuals whom I do not know in them.

Now I'm happy with that, though at first I'm sure it's too unpleasant. My intention has been conveyed. How people will react after that, that's all.

Therefore, although not particularly grand, this fighting tournament started with a standing ovation from all over the place.

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In that case, the format of this tournament was battle royal.

Even with the recent series of dropouts among applicants, there were still a total of one hundred and fifty applicants left.

Since it takes 3 participants for the main match, they should be selected among 150 people. Since this is the case, we will arrange it so that fifty people will participate in each division. Thus, three champions from each of the three divisions would meet in the final match.

One game is planned for the morning, and two in the afternoon.

Well, even though it's called a game, it's still battle royal. Luck is an important factor. I split the registration time for separate groups, cooperation between participants is possible, but only one person has the right to go forward.

Well, what's gonna happen.

Amidst the excitement, the first match began.

The contestants enter the middle.

Everyone puts on a lot of pressure.

There are two recognized faces in the group. Gozu and Mezu. Somehow, even though they proposed on the opposite side of the arena, they remained in the same group. Well, neither of them will rise to glory any time soon, but they are quite strong, let's use the person who won between the two as the boss on the thirty floor. If they want to, I'll allow it to be a shift system.

Well, this will also depend on the strength of that individual.

Both of them defeated the monsters around them and were in an incomparable state. There were some A-class monsters among them, but there were also higher races. Their faces are projected.

Then, after removing all the filmonsters around them, only two remained. Not even 10 minutes have passed.

The audience was excited by the fierce competition between monsters. After all, this is a rare opportunity to watch our fighting level monsters so closely.

Mesu and Gozu stared at each other, and began to insult each other.

(Gong)

“Oh puny Mezu, we should have already settled this between you and me from the beginning. Finally, our long-term destiny will end today, prepare yourself! ”

(Mezu)

“That is a stupid word that can only come from Gozu, who works under Rimuru-sama is us, the Mezu!

You can disappear into seclusion and live your life without regrets! ”

And, the two suddenly started fighting.

Just like that, the opening act had ended, and both of them were in the spotlight of the stage.

They were both types of strength, fighting fiercely between an axe and a spear, both with shields in hand. Rather than using black arts, they were more suited to fighting with their physiques.

TN Note: The original word is Yojutsu ( ⁇ ), magic is Majutsu/Maho ( ⁇ / ⁇ ).

An axe swung with all its might, and was repulsed by the shield. With their positions shattered, the short spear struck out in a split second easily, and retreated. It only took 10 minutes for the two to become the only remaining, but this exchange of punches and blocks happened in 20 minutes.

The 100-year war they fought seems to be not over anytime soon.

The audience was lost in the charm of the fierce fight between the two. It is like that, the fight between A rankers is not something that you usually see for life.

It was a brilliant fight, and the fight lasted a long time due to their perfectly matched abilities.

(Gong)

“This is the end!”

The results are in.

Gozu threw a huge axe with all his might. An attack that could destroy the stone used to knock his opponent down

However, Mezu laughed fearlessly.

Just before his invasion, he paused for a moment. The large axe holding the large axe was now dancing in the air, its left arm with it.

However, Mezu dove into Goze's chest, and prepared an inevitable lunging posture.

He sacrificed his left arm in exchange for victory. When Mezu was convinced of his victory, he,

(Gong)

“Too Na? Ve! Lighting Horn ”

After shouting this loudly, the horn above his head suddenly pierced the right side of Mezu's head.

His horns doubled, penetrating Mezu's eyes and right arm.

This is the deciding factor of the game. Due to the attack from his right, the trajectory hastily missed.

Furthermore, when he was struck by the horn, he suffered additional lightning damage, his blood boiling.

Gozu is the winner.

I mean, is Mezu still alive after that? I guess not to be wary of the overly suspicious and large horn, Mezu just blamed herself for this.

And of course, Mezu survived.

I'll win next time! He shouted threateningly. He looked fine, however, the game had been decided.

The winner of the first match was Gozu.

He deserved to be the first winner, it was a good match.

After the afternoon break ended, the second match began.

Above all, it seems that food stalls are well received.

There were also those who returned to the city that had eaten on horse carriages, each individual was different.

Now, the second-half players have come in.

…?

Uh!

I almost cried out loud. Because I understand this match will be over in an instant.

Anyway, I saw a certain group of 3 people.

A person who is tall slim, with sturdy muscles

A big, big man, with muscles like armor

A person with a body that should be called fat rather than large.

They are the sons of Dagruel whom I met during the Walpurgis Banquet.

They possessed magical energy equivalent to an old demon king. Although due to their substandard techniques, they were easily twisted by Shion easily, but in this preliminary round they were overwhelmed.

They are even comparable to Goze and Mezu in terms of being outstanding.

Or rather, all three were at the level of the main match.

Even though they weren't trained before, I don't think I'd be able to be too careless around them if or after they were trained. Something like that might actually be a bit dangerous.

ThI have been powered to that extent in such a short time. I think it has something to do with the clothes they're wearing, but-

(Demon Trio)

We're Shion's bodyguards!

What nonsense are you saying? Because that's what I hear letter by letter.

Somehow, are you okay? I want to question them thoroughly, but it seems that the intellectual secretary/cool beauty Shion knows nothing about this. They may have been deceived complexly by his appearance. Or, maybe they just realized their masochistic nature after being hit.

If that's the case, I don't want to know anymore.

The result was as I expected.

Let alone 5 minutes, they beat everyone in one minute. The older one is the one who wins. He seems to be the strongest among the 3.

Therefore, it looks like the second match ended without any spotlight in this mode but ……

It doesn't happen to the audience. There was an enthusiastic and lively atmosphere in the arena. Let alone A rank, there was a demon king grade battle power.

The merchants and emissaries of different countries could judge the extent of the physical and magical power of those participating. This is in line with their profession that requires attention to talent. Most likely there was not even a need to use a certain skill for this either.

I shouted something of unanimous excitement. After shouting so much, tonight's beer will taste good.

After a few splashy times because of a big successful tournament, finally came the final match.

I saw the contestants.

Amazingly, there were also humans, but...they were not holy knights, would they be alright?

(Rimuru)

“Oy, I see humans down there, will they be okay?”

I listened to Myormiles who was by my side,

(James)

“Ah, well, I guess they must be famous adventurers. Apparently some A rank adventurers from the Ingrasia Kingdom battle tournament. It was a few warriors from the west with his party saying something about doing whatever it takes to conquer the Demon King .. ”

(Rimuru)

“Hoooh, and do I think this Demon King is me?”

(James)

“Eh? Could it?

After all, they have not really said why they should win the tournament, but just said that they need to join…

I accept it because there are no rules that prohibit people from participating. Each one pays an entrance fee of twenty silver coins …

I don't know if he's a real person, but there's mention that he's a hero and a pretty strong individual. Maybe I can compare it to the leader of the Holy Knights? ”

The leader, comparable to Hinata?

That young man? That's not possible.

Wearing a shining golden armor, his body was white all over his body.

With long golden hair braided in the back, she looked very popular.5 people surrounded her protecting her. It looks like a hero party. It would be interesting if it was real.

Match starting.

The hero was lucky enough to be in a party, giving him an overwhelming advantage when they attacked with excellent attacks.

I looked towards the audience, though,

(Group #1)

“Hey, isn't that a western hero?”

(Group #2)

“Oh! Masayuki! It was the hero of the west, Masayuki the same! ”

(Crowd #3)

“As expected, with such elegant swordsmanship, and such a beautiful fighting style ....”.

Things like that are heard.

Eh?

Masayuki's?

The name sounds a bit Japanese…

I watched him closely and noticed something. That's a wig .. That golden hair is a wig!

This is not the right time…

Elegant swordsmanship, he had yet to start fighting with his sword. The people around him were already active, but he had not done anything yet.

Meanwhile, the fight has been decided.

The winner, is the hero who does nothing ……

His friends kneel in front of Masayuki, and the hero makes it to the final.

Are you all right? You're not a bad boy who bluffs… ..I wouldn't be happy if some noble boy had just gone to the Final match…

There were cheers from the crowd.

This popularity seems a little worrying…

If I do nothing but evaluate it, this battle can be dangerous. Is she okay? I'm a little worried about the hero Masayuki.

In the end, this was how the Preliminary Round ended and how the last three contestants for the main tournament were gathered.